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Tips from episode 304 from five talented debut authors

Listen to this interview from episode 304 with USA Today bestselling author Jenifer Ruff on indie publishing.

Listen to this marketing talk from episode 303.

Listen to this book marketing discussion from episode 303.

Listen to this book marketing discussion from episode 302 of the podcast.

Listen to this writing discussion from episode 302 of the podcast.

Listen to this writing/book marketing talk from episode 301 of the podcast.

Author and developmental editor Nora Gaskin and author Landis Wade talk about the developmental editing process, how her developmental editing process worked for his books, and tips from the author and editor perspectives as to how authors and developmental editors can work together to make books better.

Landis and Janet perform scenes from Deadly Declarations at the Boone Literary Festival

Authors Donna Everhart and Landis Wade talk with their audiobook narrators Amy Bentley and Bill A. Jones about the process of making of their novels into audiobooks and tips related to the audiobook narration process.

Mystery writers Sara Johnson and Valerie Nieman join mystery writer and host Landis Wade to discuss their recent mystery novels and talk writing mysteries.

Overcoming writing and marketing struggles with authors Catherine Farley and Kathy Izard and author host Landis Wade

Amber Smith, author of the middle grade book “Code Name: Serendipity,” and Paula Martinac, author of “Dear Miss Cushman” talk about tips for writing young characters.

Landis had a great time talking about the history of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and the writing of his novel, Deadly Declarations. Thanks Marti Mongiello and the team at Inn of the Patriots.

Discussion with author’s Carrie Knowles, Cathy Pickens and Frank Morelli about inspiration, writing, and book marketing.

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Drawing on what he’s learned in producing and hosting  200 author episodes, Landis talks about his 5 Ps of Podcasting, his 5 Cs of Writing, his 5 Ls of Interviewing and his 5 As of building his passion project.

Landis interviews award winning authors Jacqui Castle and John Kessel and NC water expert Klaus Albertin on the thriller,”The Water Knife,” by Paolo Bacigalupi and the topic of water rights

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Julie McElmurry of the Charlotte Unconventional Film School created this short video interview. Thanks!

An in-studio Charlotte Readers Podcast clip of guest, baseball lover Ellyn Ritterskamp, riffing about and reading her essay from The Love of Baseball.

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest Sally Brewster talks about Park Road Books, the store dog and her love of books.

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Tracy Curtis makes you laugh with essays from her Humor Me Trilogy

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Gary Powell reads and discusses short stories with dark and human edges.

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Susan Proctor reads and discusses short memoir

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Paula Martinac reads and discusses her book, The Ada Decades and more

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Paul Kurzeja reads poetry and essay

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Pam Kelley reads and discusses her book about Cocaine, Race and Ambition in New South Charlotte

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Linda Phillips reads and discusses her young adult novel, Crazy

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Judy Goldman reads and discusses Together: A Memoir of a Marriage and a Medical Mishap

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author JD DuPuy keeps you laughing with poetic humor about lawyers.

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest author Ann Campanella reads and discusses her memoir which deals with the difficult topic of Alzheimers.

Gilda Morina Syverson reads and talks about her memoir,My Father’s Daughter: From Rome to Sicily

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest, memoir author Cathia Friou, reads and discusses scenes from her charmed divorce.

Charlotte Readers Podcast guest, author Cathy Pickens, reads and discusses true Charlotte crime and ghostly Charleston haunts.

A collection of Season 1 and 2 authors give voice to their written words and talk about writing and podcasting.

Charlotte Readers Podcast author and host Landis Wade opens up about the podcast, reads a bit, and discusses the origins and goals of CRP.