Thoughts from a Page Podcast

In this interview, Anna and I discuss Bookclubs and how the company was launched, the company's various resources available for book clubs and individual readers, how the pandemic led to the growth of online book clubs, how Bookclubs' business model works and keeping the site free for users, keeping up with changes in technology, and much more. Anna's recommended reads are: Violeta by Isabel Allende The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr...

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Jon provides an inside look at his job as a literary scout, how he got started and why he launched his own company, celebrity book club selection, the way the streaming industry has changed his job, the impact of Netflix on foreign markets, and much more. Jon's recommended reads are: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan True Biz by Sara Novic Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon...

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June of 2022...

In this interview, Margarita and I discuss Acts of Violet, melding her love of stories about unresolved disappearances and those set in the showbiz world, exploring why the world of magic is so male-dominated, writing in a multi-media format and helping design the interior of the book, how the title and cover came about, and much more...

In this interview, Piper and I discuss By Her Own Design, telling Ann Lowe's little-known story, how she went about filling in the gaps of Ann's life, writing biographical historical fiction, why Jackie Kennedy Onassis remains so popular, how historical fiction teaches while also telling a story, and much more. Piper's recommended reads are: Jackie and Me by Louis Bayard Sister Mother Warrior by Vanessa Riley Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon...

In this interview, Geraldine and I discuss Horse, how she learned about the horse Lexington, her research and visiting the Smithsonian's Museum Support Center, how popular horse racing was in the 1800s, tackling 3 timelines, the significance of the title, and much more. Geraldine's recommended reads are: Overstory by Richard Powers Worn: A People's History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon...

In this interview, Julie and I discuss The Lies I Tell, why con artist stories are so popular right now and creating a female con artist who uses gender stereotypes to her advantage, writing dual timeline stories, the nod to her characters from The Last Flight, the hardest character to write in this book, how to get an additional chapter for The Last Flight when purchasing The Lies I Tell, and much more...

In this interview, Joey and I discuss The Local, how Marshall, Texas came to be the patent lawsuit capital of the U.S., how he learned about Marshall and decided to write this book, writing a book versus writing for the screen, his fabulous book cover, and much more. Joey’s recommended reads are: Bath Haus by P.J. Vernon Trial by Don M. Mankiewicz The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here...

In this interview, Alison, Bradeigh and I discuss The Beach Trap, how they came up with the name Ali Brady and why they chose to write under a pen name versus their own names, creating their own take on The Parent Trap, the way they approach writing together, their great cover, what's next for them, and much more. Bradeigh's recommended reads are: The Bodyguard by Katherine Center The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E...

In this interview, Annabel and I discuss Nora Goes Off Script, how Nora is resonating with so many readers, the great reception the book is getting on Bookstagram, how titles send signals to readers about a book's genre, the difference in writing YA and nonfiction verses adult fiction, and much more...