Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff

Sarah Smith

A bookish podcast were Sarah talks to authors that otherwise get lost in the shuffle and shines a light on some amazing books you don't always see on your feed!

Hear about titles, processes, inspirations, psychology, and all the things that go into creating a written work that really shines AND get to know the mind(s) behind it.

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October 25 · 52 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with Zita Carlo
Join Sarah and nonfiction author turned dark romantic fantasy author Zita Carlo as they discuss this mischaracterization of romantasy, the evolution of media, and her debut upcoming novel's origin story!
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October 18 · 55 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with Jesse Aragon
Sarah and celebrated debut author of The Demon Star, Jesse Aragon, talk life after a debut novel, chaotic characters, and how not every debut novel is a writer's first novel!
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October 11 · 1 hr 2 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with Andy Peloquin
Sarah and celebrated author Andy Peloquin talk gimdark worlds, hating magic systems, and how pieces of us end up in our characters whether we like it or not.
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October 4 · 41 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with David Catuhe
Join Sarah and author slash artist David Catuhe talking about starting over, the power of storytelling, international markets, and the joy of writing a cozy science fantasy book for young folks that grows with them!
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September 27 · 59 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with Linden A. Lewis
Linden A. Lewis talks about crafting the story of Mordrena Halfheart, their publishing journey, the cost we pay for grief, writing love in its myriad forms, and a LOT more in this week's episode!
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September 20 · 49 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with Daniel Polansky
Sarah and Daniel Polansky talk cynicism, writing in every genre, grimdark Redwall, and the future of Low Town.
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September 13 · 57 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with James Rollins
Sarah talks all things Moonfall, the ins and outs of writing a book, James' favorite inspirations, and so much more!
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September 6 · 1 hr 2 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with Laura Weymouth
Listen to Sarah and Laura talk about the role of motherhood in fantasy, mental health, redeemable men as a spectrum, pacifism, and more!
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August 21 · 1 hr 11 min
Sarah Talks Bookish Stuff with David Scott Hay
Listen in as Sarah talks with author David Scott Hay about his sleeper hit indie book The Butcher of Nazareth and how we went from cozy mystery to gritty biblical horror.
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