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A Book & Its Author is a podcast featuring interviews with & readings by writers working in a variety of genres. Available on all your favorite platforms & here: https://abookanditsauthor.libsyn.com/

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Indigenous transracial adoptee shares her personal struggle amid US Supreme Court case If the Indian Child Welfare Act is overturned, it would make it easier for non-indigenous families to adopt indigenous children.

A excellent short new segment about AB&IA alumnus. Susan Devan Harness (ep. 20). www.9news.com/article/news...

22.02.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of The Twins Of Strathnaver by Rachael Wright.

Cover of The Twins Of Strathnaver by Rachael Wright.

Latest read. The Twins Of Strathnaver by Rachael Wright.

20.02.2026 18:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Book & Its Author: 072: Full Of Beans: A Back-In-Time Mystery by Mark J. Wilson Mark J. Wilson discusses and reads from his debut novel, Full Of Beans: A Back-In-Time Mystery (Redwood Publishing, LLC, 2025), about a private detective who solves crime and creates plenty of problem...

Ready for a new episode of A Book & Its Author? Well lucky you! I’ve got one! Ep. 72 features Mark J. Wilson & Full Of Beans, a detective novel with Polaroid-based time travel. On all the usual podcast platforms & here: abookanditsauthor.libsyn.com/072-full-of-...

19.02.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of Adolf: 1944 And All That Remains by Osamu Tezuka

Cover of Adolf: 1944 And All That Remains by Osamu Tezuka

Latest read. Adolf: 1944 And All That Remains by Osamu Tezuka

19.02.2026 04:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of A Man Without A Country by Kurt Vonnegut

Cover of A Man Without A Country by Kurt Vonnegut

Latest read. A Man Without A Country by Kurt Vonnegut. @sevenstories.bsky.social

15.02.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of Saturday by Ian McEwan.

Cover of Saturday by Ian McEwan.

Latest read. Saturday by Ian McEwan.

15.02.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And a few of these have actually ended up as guests on the podcast. If that’s not enough, just remember: the contest runs every January, so keep watching this space & keep writing! (2/2)

04.02.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
β€œIf you didn’t win this year’s contest, don’t feel bad. Nothing you did wrong; just the luck of the draw. Also note that I always download a few non-winners that catch my interest. And a few of these have actually ended up as guests on the podcast. If that’s not enough, just remember: the contest runs every January, so keep watching this space & keep writing!”

β€œIf you didn’t win this year’s contest, don’t feel bad. Nothing you did wrong; just the luck of the draw. Also note that I always download a few non-winners that catch my interest. And a few of these have actually ended up as guests on the podcast. If that’s not enough, just remember: the contest runs every January, so keep watching this space & keep writing!”

If you didn’t win this year’s contest, don’t feel bad. Nothing you did wrong; just the luck of the draw. Also note that I always download a few non-winners that catch my interest. (1/2)

04.02.2026 23:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Book & Its Author A podcast. About a book. With an author. Interviewed. Reading from said book.

A Book & Its Author is a podcast featuring interviews with & readings by a wide variety of writers. Available on all the usual podcast platforms & here: abookanditsauthor.libsyn.com

04.02.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Hashtronaut performing

Hashtronaut performing

Kanawha performing

Kanawha performing

Hashtronaut & Kanawha at The Alpine in Reno.

01.02.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to Rachel Wright, winner of the 5th annual A Book & Its Author social media contest! Her novel, The Twins Of Strathnaver, is now in my hands, waiting to be read.

01.02.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Maruchan Wonton Ramen Noodle Soup Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor in package

Maruchan Wonton Ramen Noodle Soup Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor in package

Maruchan Wonton Ramen Noodle Soup Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor prepared

Maruchan Wonton Ramen Noodle Soup Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor prepared

#ramenorama Maruchan Wonton Ramen Noodle Soup Hot & Spicy Chicken Flavor (#136).

31.01.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Are you a WRITER? Have you written a BOOK that you’d like to discuss on an established bookish podcast? Well, have I got a deal for you. But you’ve gotta ACT NOW, because today is the LAST DAY of the A Book & Its Author social media contest. See my pinned post & act WITH ALL DUE HASTE.

31.01.2026 18:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile race is coming back to the Indy 500 The Wienermobiles are coming back for a bite at the Brickyard in May, giving them another chance to relish the spotlight of racing’s biggest weekend.

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31.01.2026 04:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A single pip, as on a die

A single pip, as on a die

Countdown to the end of the A Book & Its Author social media writers contest. See pinned post for details. #writingcommunity

31.01.2026 04:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Katherine Fusco from her website

Photo of Katherine Fusco from her website

It’s been a busy day for AB&IA. Not only did I release a new episode, but I also recorded an interview. The new interview: Katherine Fusco, author of Hollywood’s Others: Love & Limitation In The Star System. Watch this space for info. @columbiaup.bsky.social @fuscowrites.bsky.social

30.01.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Book & Its Author: 071: No Great Tragedy: An Academic Novel by Bernard Schopen Bernard Schopen discusses his latest, No Great Tragedy: An Academic Novel (Luminaire Press, 2025), which follows a β€œneither heroic nor tragic, merely academic” Classics professor as he stumbles throug...

It’s been a busy day for A Book & Its Author. Not only did I release a new episode, but I also recorded an interview for the future. The new episode: Bernard Schopen & his academic novel, No Great Tragedy! On all the usual podcast platforms & here: abookanditsauthor.libsyn.com/071-no-great...

29.01.2026 23:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two pips, as on a die

Countdown to the end of the A Book & Its Author social media writers contest. See pinned post for details. #writingcommunity

29.01.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of A Danger Which We Do Not Know by David Rondel

Cover of A Danger Which We Do Not Know by David Rondel

Latest read. A Danger Which We Do Not Know by David Rondel. @davidrondel.bsky.social

29.01.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Giles Goat-Boy and Choose Your Own Adventures. Now that’s a bookshelf I can get behind. (Not literally, of course…)

29.01.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Three pips, as on a die.

Countdown to the end of the A Book & Its Author social media writers contest. See pinned post for details. #writingcommunity

29.01.2026 04:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Four pips, as on a die

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28.01.2026 04:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I enjoyed reading @infernulls.bsky.social 's book Infernulls: The Golden Letter, and now you all can listen to @abookanditsauthor.bsky.social chatting him up about it.

27.01.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Five pips, as on a die

Five pips, as on a die

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26.01.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cardboard Spaceship Check out Cardboard Spaceship - <p><strong>Cardboard Spaceship is a collection of twenty-one science fiction short stories from the mind of Jean-Paul L. Garnier, with a special introduction by Michael...

Cardboard Spaceship - a collection of my stranger short stories on the boundaries of science fiction

bookshop.org/a/197/979822...

16.01.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Forest Exiles Saga: by Mark J. Engels

Forest Exiles Saga--a breakneck urban fantasy thriller series featuring the modern-day remnant of an ancient clan of werecats, torn apart as militaries on three continents vie to exploit their deadly talents. Ebooks and paperbacks now widely available worldwide!

books2read.com/rl/forest-ex...

25.01.2026 05:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Six pips, as on a die

Six pips, as on a die

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25.01.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The wide range is definitely part of the fun for me. Doing this takes me out of my comfort zone.

25.01.2026 04:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome to the arena, Joel. #writerscommunity check my pinned post for contest details.

25.01.2026 02:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@infernulls.bsky.social is right. I am a lot of fun. Granted, that has something to do with the company I keep (like Zeggy). Episode 68 is the one in question, if you’re wondering.

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