Rediscovered knowledge fuels a new renaissance, but tensions rise as secular powers clash with the Order of Saint Leibowitz over control of ancient technologies. The monks, still guardians of sacred relics, face moral dilemmas as their influence grows in a society teetering between progress and pride. Amidst political intrigue and philosophical debates, can humanity learn from its past while navigating an uncertain future? In this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast, we conclude "A Canticle for Liebowitz" by Walter Miller Jr.



A Canticle for Liebowitz (Part II) - Become Fire Podcast S2. Ep #12

Does your picture book manuscript feel too long? 📝 Or maybe you're wondering if it's actually an early reader, chapter book, or something in between?

In this episode of the Journey to Kidlit podcast, Brooke Van Sickle tackles: 
* How long is too long for a picture book
* What counts as a complete story with proper pacing
* Why pagination matters more than word count
* What to do when your book doesn’t have a clear problem or conflict
* And how to rework your idea so it’s more marketable (and fun!)

Perfect for writers unsure about age ranges, genres, or how to tighten their manuscript. You’ll also hear tips for writing from the right point of view and when to ditch your main character in favor of the reader! 😉

Tune in now and download your FREE Children’s Book Template to get started 👉 https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template

#kidlit #picturebooktips #writingforkids #childrensbookwriting #kidlitpodcast #writingadvice #kidlitcommunity

LINKS FOR EPISODE:
* Join Kidlit Academy: https://journeytokidlit.com/kidlit-academy
* Get the FREE template: https://journeytokidlit.com/get-the-template



Are You Writing a Picture Book or Something Else? How to Know If Your Idea Fits the Market

Orion Township Librarian Dan Major is joined by James Pugh to talk about gardening and seed libraries.  

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Is there a science-based app that can address stress in real-time and improve communication in the workplace? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Edward Beltran on the hot APP Pulse by Fierce and his new book Fierce Resilience: Combatting Workplace Stress One Conversation at a Time.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! 

Edward Beltran is the CEO of Fierce Inc., a pioneering company in communication and leadership training, and a contributor to Forbes and Fast Company. Known for his innovative approach to employee well-being, Beltran is the architect behind Pulse by Fierce, a groundbreaking app that leverages biometric data to help employees and leaders identify and address workplace stress. This tool, often described as the “Fitbit of Business Performance,” is designed to combat the $300 billion lost annually due to stress-related issues. Under Beltran’s leadership, Fierce Inc. has embraced dynamic and modern training methods, including 3D training and Metaverse initiatives, while building on the 20-year foundation established by Susan Scott’s iconic book Fierce Conversations. Beltran’s forward-thinking vision reflects his belief that leadership training must evolve beyond traditional in-person methods to offer diverse, adaptable solutions for today’s challenges.  https://fierceinc.com

For more show information visit:
www.MariannePestana.com

Fierce Resilience with Edward Beltran

What happens when the best and brightest from the Naval Academy Class of 1957 go on to quietly shape history? Would you believe that no one’s told their story, until now? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with James D. Paulk on his new book Shaking Up the World: Stories of the Naval Academy Class of 1957.

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! 

James D. Paulk, born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1957 and served as a Naval submarine officer for ten years. Following a 26-year career in manufacturing management with Procter & Gamble, he founded a business consulting company. His passion for marine conservation led him to successfully advocate for the elimination of destructive gillnets in California, build artificial reefs, raise white seabass for ocean release, and write pro-angler legislation.  After retiring, Jim became a prolific writer for fishing magazines and newspapers, a lecturer, and an active participant in fishing seminars, radio programs, and clubs, earning numerous fishing and conservation awards. After 37 years in southern California, Jim and his wife, Pat, relocated to Kingsland, Georgia. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565536059908

Get the book on Amazon! https://a.co/d/eXHRzVC

For more show information visit:
www.MariannePestana.com

Shaking Up The World by James D. Paulk Jr.

Do you know the true story of the Kingdom of the Happy Land? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dolen Perkins-Valdez on her new book Happy Land. 

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! 

Dolen Perkins-Valdez is the New York Times bestselling author of Take My Hand. Dolen is an Associate Professor of Literature at American University, a graduate of Harvard, and a former University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA. https://dolenperkinsvaldez.com 

For more show information visit:
www.MariannePestana.com

Happy Land with Dolen Perkins-Valdez

In this week's podcast, Sally shares some fun books and resources to help you start your own art project:

Drawing Class — Animals: Learn to Draw With Simple Shapes and Online Tutorials 
by Keegyum Kim
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1899073

Easy Paper Crafts for Kids: 45 Fun and Creative Projects for Children Aged 5 Years+ 
by Catherine Woram
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1927077

Creativebug
https://www.creativebug.com/lib/fraservalley


Art Projects for Kids

Do you know the powerful story of the woman who helped shape the Harlem Renaissance? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Victoria Christopher Murray on her book Harlem Rhapsody. 

Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! 

Victoria Christopher Murray is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 novels. Her novels, The Personal Librarian and The First Ladies, which she co-authored with Marie Benedict were both Instant New York Times bestsellers and her novel, Stand Your Ground won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction. Four of her novels, Lust, Envy, Wrath and Greed have been made into TV movies for Lifetime. Visit her at www.victoriachristophermurray.com 

For more show information visit:
www.MariannePestana.com

Harlem Rhapsody with Victoria Christopher Murray

Our exploration of ways to keep the bugs away as well as the usual snark and 3 books reviewed!
Pearce Oysters by Joselyn Takacs
Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass
Bad Nature by Ariel Courage

EPISODE 445 NOTHING EVER HAPPENS PEARCE OYSTERS BAD NATURE

Dave Newman is the 2024 Rattle Poetry Prize Readers' Choice Award winner. He's worked as a truck driver, a book store manager, an air filter salesman, a house painter, and a college teacher. Dave is the author of seven books, including The Same Dead Songs: a memoir of working-class addictions (J.New Books, 2023), East Pittsburgh Downlow (J. New Books, 2019), The Poem Factory (White Gorilla Press, 2015), the novels Raymond Carver Will Not Raise Our Children (Writers Tribe Books, 2012), Two Small Birds (Writers Tribe Books, 2014), Please Don’t Shoot Anyone Tonight (World Parade, 2010) and the collection The Slaughterhouse Poems (White Gorilla Press, 2013), named one of the best books of the year by L Magazine.  Winner of numerous awards, including the Andre Dubus Novella Prize, he lives in Trafford, PA, the last town in the Electric Valley, with his wife, the writer Lori Jakiela, and their two children. Before starting at Pitt-Greensburg, he worked in medical research, serving elders.

Pre-order his forthcoming book here: 
https://www.magicaljeep.com/product/newman/191

As always, we'll also include the live Prompt Lines for responses to our weekly prompt. A Zoom link will be provided in the chat window during the show before that segment begins.  

For links to all the past episodes, visit: 
https://www.rattle.com/rattlecast/

This Week’s Prompt:
Write a poem about an echo you’ve heard more than a few times. Include as many sounds as possible.

Next Week’s Prompt:
Write a poem about a time you had to do someone else’s job and found the result surprising. 

The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, then becomes an audio podcast. Find it on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

ep. 290 - Dave Newman

Author Sharon Gordon speaks with Eddy Edwards & Gillian Smart about her first novel entitled "Sheribaby" and what inspired her to tell this gripping story about a little girl growing up in Jamaica during the 1970s-1980s.

Interview Sharon Gordon Talks about Sheribaby

Bryant McGill's "Voice of Reason Book (2009-2012)" is presented as a thought-provoking and critical examination of contemporary global issues, exploring themes of violence, lost liberty, corporate power, and social injustice. The book is described as a "wake-up call", urging a revolt against manipulation and oppression, and advocating for a return to compassion and human dignity. Endorsements highlight McGill's work as a "peaceful voice for change" in a world consumed by violence, offering guidance towards positive transformation. The text also includes excerpts on various related topics, such as the state of the human family, excessive nationalism, corporate influence, the nature of violence, biodynamics, education, activism, and the power of intention, all contributing to a broad critique of modern society and a call for a more humane and just world.

https://bryanthmcgills.blogspot.com/2010/11/voice-of-reason-book-2009-2012.html

Voice of Reason Book (2009-2012) by Bryant McGill

Author Charlotte Wood joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her book Stone Yard Devotional, which was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize.

Episode 706: Charlotte Wood

I speak with writer Sophie St. Thomas about her incredible book Reproductive Rites, the Real-Life Witches & Witch Hunts In The Centuries-Long Fight For Abortion. It should be on your reading list and gifted to anyone who is a feminist, into witchcraft, or just wants to know the history of reproductive rights. It’s a delightful read that makes otherwise heavy subject matter digestible and entertaining.

Reproductive Rites with Sophie Saint Thomas

Australian politics is shifting. The two-party system was broken at the last federal election, and another minority government is a real possibility at this one. Politics-as-usual is not enough for many voters.

In this timely episode of Gleetalks (Gleetalks Link) George Megalogenis traces the how and why of a political realignment in his Quarterly Essay: Minority Rule: The New Shape of Australian Politics with broadcaster and author David Marr. 

This is about the teals, the Greens and the Coalition. In a contest between new and old, progressive and conservative, which vision of Australia will win out? But it’s also about Labor in power – is careful centrism the right strategy for the times, or is something else required? With the election only weeks away, this is essential listening to understand the new political landscape.

Like what you heard? Buy your copy here: https://gleebooks.com.au/product/quarterly-essay-96-minority-report-the-new-shape-of-australian-politics/


Gleetalks George Megalogenis Minority Rule

Katie Mitchell is a storyteller and bookseller. Katie lives, works, and writes in Atlanta, Georgia. Her online and pop-up Black bookstore, Good Books, has been featured in The New York Times, NBC, NPR, PBS, and many other outlets. 

Katie joins the show to further discuss her book, "Prose to the People". This book  centers profiles of over fifty Black bookstores from the Northeast to the mid-Atlantic, the South, and the West Coast, complete with stunning original and archival photography. Katie also talks about an event on May 1st 2025 in promotion of Prose to the People in Philadelphia, at the African American Museum with Glory Edim and March Lamont Hill.



Katie Mitchell | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.22.25

In today’s podcast, Linda shares some modern takes on Jane Austen’s beloved novels. These retellings are fun, diverse and offer new perspectives on her timeless works:

Good Fortune by C.K. Chau
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1890506

Incense and Sensibility by Sonali Dev
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1845807

Once Persuaded, Twice Shy by Melodie Edwards
https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S21C1925183


Jane Austen 2.0

Who doesn't love a slow burn fantasy with dragons! Listen in as we interview author Jasmine Walt about her book Promised in Fire!

About Promised in Fire:
New York Times bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with this first book in a brand-new fantasy series, perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, thrilling adventures, and awe-inspiring worlds...A fae with impossible magic, Adara has been an outsider for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in the earth fae realm, she's a water fae who can't control her magic, making her not just useless, but downright dangerous at times. When a training mishap accidentally unleashes a hidden magic inside her, Adara suddenly finds herself on the run. The king wants to use her powers for nefarious reasons, and he'll stop at nothing to obtain her-including kidnapping and torturing Adara's own mother. A dragon awoken from slumber. As the last of his kind, Einar wants nothing to do with the kingdom of Ediria or its problems. The fae hunted his kind to extinction, and he harbors only hatred for them in his heart. But when a beautiful fae female awakens him from an enchanted slumber, Einar is reluctantly ensnared. 

Purchase: https://a.co/d/4R1ogqJ

Promised in Fire | Author Jasmine Walt

In this conversation, Terrie Hellard-Brown and Lee Ann Mancini explore the vital aspects of discipling and disciplining children in a Christian context. They discuss the importance of obedience, respect, and honor, and how these concepts can be taught to children. The conversation emphasizes the difference between transforming a child's heart and mere behavior modification, advocating for positive reinforcement and effective communication. They also address the challenges of gentle parenting, the necessity of consistency in discipline, and offer hope for parents who feel they have started too late in their children's spiritual upbringing. The discussion concludes with insights on building a strong foundation for children and overcoming parental guilt.

Episode 287: Lee Ann Mancini and Discipline and Discipleship for Our Children

Gleetalks is a series of some of the most interesting and popular conversations from Sydney’s finest literary events program at Sydney's best loved bookshop. Go to our events page to discover even more fascinating discussions featuring some of Australia and the world's most interesting people!

Aspiring writers, best-selling scribes, and award-winning screenwriters confront existential dread and writing angst! A podcast for the conversationalist.

In a single moment your life can change!  “Moments with Marianne” is a transformative hour that covers an endless array of topics with the ‘best of the best.’ Her guest are leaders in their fields, ranging from inspirational authors, top industry leaders, business and spiritual entrepreneurs.  Each guest is gifted, and a true visionary!  A recognized leader in her own work, and while teaching others to develop, refocus, and grow; Marianne will bring the best guest, and sometimes a special surprise.  Don’t miss this – you never know just which ‘moment’ will change your life forever.

Are you looking for something good to read? Or watch? Or listen to? Tune in to Fraser Valley Regional Library’s ReadRadio podcast for some great recommendations. In each episode we will highlight some of the library’s books, movies and TV shows that you might not know about. All reviewed materials are available for loan in the FVRL catalogue. 

Fraser Valley Regional Library is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 25 community libraries serving nearly 680,000 people in its service area.

Each week we review at LEAST 3 books in different Genres! You never know what topics will come up when we are all together, but we promise it will be a fun time.  We are conquering the world 1 book at a time, come and join us!

Orion Neighborhood Television is Lake Orion's community media center. We focus on community and non-profit programming, media production education, and empower our residents to share their ideas with the world.

Bryant McGill is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author, and speaker in the fields of human potential, personal empowerment, and social entrepreneurship. His prolific writings and small aphorisms have been published in hundreds of books and thousands of works by other authors and thought leaders.

Astrology and metaphysics to help cultivate a more mindful world.

We are Franciscan missionaries living a poor, chaste, obedient life in service of the forgotten and marginalized through prayer, compassion, and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.

WURD Radio is the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of few in the country. Taking a multimedia approach – on-air, online and in the community – WURD is widely recognized as the pulse of the African-American community locally, regionally, and nationally. From mayoral races to presidential elections, from the street corner to the corner suite, WURD has tackled the hard issues as an influential, respected and powerful voice in the marketplace.

Meet a new poet every week, as they talk life and share poems with Rattle's editor, Timothy Green. All that, plus Poets Respond and the Prompt Lines—live every Monday! 

Rattle is a publication of the Rattle Foundation, an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the practice of poetry, and is not affiliated with any other organization.

Brooke Van Sickle is the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children’s Book that Sells and the founder of Journey to Kidlit, a global online resource that helps aspiring children's book writers learn how to craft and publish their own stories.

We felt a new year called for new a chapter 📖 
YOU asked and we listened!! 
Our podcast 🎧 will now be exclusively dedicated to books!!!

You’re welcome ☺️ 

Our platform will now solely focus on lifting, empowering, and supporting authors, writers, and book lovers everywhere ✨
It will spotlight all writers: Indie authors, novelists, journalists, screenwriters, poets, and more. We will talk about their inspiration, experiences, process, and everything in between 🎧🎙️
Don’t worry though, we will still be discussing The Books & Martinis Book Club monthly book and our ever-evolving TBR 📚

We can’t wait to share everything we have coming up! 📣

New tracks tagged #books