Q. Why is your podcast called Charlotte Readers Podcast?
A. The podcast was first recorded in a studio in Charlotte, North Carolina where it featured Charlotte-area authors, but as the podcast grew, it shifted to virtual recordings, and due to the magic of remote podcasting, authors have appeared on the show from Charlotte, other North Carolina locations, plus 33 U.S. States and four countries.
Q. How many appearances, authors, episodes, blogs, and vlogs are on the podcast?
A. The audio podcast has featured 500 appearances by 450 authors on 400 episodes. The podcast website features more than 88 author blogs and more than 47 author vlogs (video blogs).
Q. What is the focus of Charlotte Readers Podcast?
A. The hosts interview authors about their books, their writing techniques, and their writing lives, and they talk about publishing, writing, book marketing, and all aspects of being a writer.
Q. Why do authors read their work on the show?
A. Because this is the show where authors give voice to their written words.
Q. Where can people listen to the audio podcast?
A. The podcast episodes are available at the episodes page of this website, and on podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and wherever you like to get your podcasts.
Q.Do you have podcast books with quotes from authors who appeared on the show?
A. We’re glad you asked. We have an eight-book series called The Write Quotes series compiled from more than 500 interviews with hard-working, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling authors. The first in the series can be downloaded for free. We also have a work of fiction written by two of the hosts called Death by Podcasting.
Q. Who are the hosts?
A. They are readers, award-winning writers, and one is even a publicist. Learn more here: Sarah Archer; Hannah Larrew; and Landis Wade.
Q. Why should I listen?
A. Because the hosts have fun while encouraging authors to read and talk about the kind of books, stories and poems that touch the emotions, followed by the kinds of questions and answers that offer depth and insight into the readings.
Q. Will Charlotte Readers Podcast produce more episodes?
A. We’ve wrapped up the show with 400 episodes, but watch this website for announcements on our future creative collaborations.
Q. How do we get in touch?
A. Reach out to us on the Contact page of this website.
Q. One final question. What’s the catch? You’re not just going to give us this stuff for free, are you?
A. There is no catch. You can listen for free on this website; on Apple Podcasts – as well as all major podcast platforms, and wherever you like to get your podcasts.