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Book Banter with Rayna is your go-to podcast for relaxed, engaging conversations with authors, illustrators, creators, and other bookish personalities. Hosted by indie bookseller and event specialist Rayna Nielsen, each episode dives into the stories behind the stories, exploring the creative journeys, inspirations, and passions of the literary world. Whether you’re a voracious reader, an aspiring writer, or simply a lover of great conversations, Book Banter promises a cozy, insightful, and entertaining escape into all things books. Live stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Book_Banter
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with author Rebecca Thorne about her Tomes & Tea cozy fantasy series. How she harnesses the power of her ADHD to write all the books. We also discuss (with diagrams) her 5-Sentence Method to keep you writing too.
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Rebecca Thorne is a USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author, specializing in fantasy, sci-fi, and romantic. She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, hails from sunny Arizona, and uses her ADHD as a superpower to write multiple books a year. When she’s not writing (or avoiding writing), Rebecca can be found traveling the country as a flight attendant, hiking with her dogs and lovely fiancée, or basking in the sun like a lizard.
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Rebecca's books range from heartwarming to heart-pounding. They will always feature LGBTQIA+ characters and diverse casts, as well as Rebecca’s hallmark writing of cinematic action and witty banter. All of Rebecca's books can be purchased through your favorite local indie or this link: https://bookshop.org/lists/book-banter-guests
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Book Banter is a conversational interview with authors, illustrators, creators and other bookish folks.
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Follow Book Banter with Rayna wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@Book_Banter
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with Alexandra Vasti about her bestselling regency romance series. We learn when Alex read her first romance novel and what projects she has coming up.
Alexandra Vasti is a British literature professor by day and USA Today bestselling romance writer by night. After finishing her PhD at Columbia University, she moved to New Orleans with her family. Her books have been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, and elsewhere.
Join us as we discuss her bestselling books Ne'er Duke Well and Earl Crush. We'll find out how she started loving romance novels and what she is working on next.
Ne'er Duke Well can be purchased here: https://bookshop.org/a/106612/9781250910943
Earl Crush can be purchased here: https://bookshop.org/a/106612/9781250910967
Book Banter is a conversational interview with authors, illustrators, creators and other bookish folks.
Follow Book Banter with Rayna wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@Book_Banter
Saturday Dec 28, 2024