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Juliet Izon: The Encore

A journalist who specializes in travel, food and design, Juliet Izon, talks about her debut novel, The Encore. While studying at a conservatory of music, two musicians Anna and Will become the best of friends and lose touch after graduation. Each have pursued different music careers and reconnect after almost sixteen years. Travel on the tour bus with them and Lottie as they all begin to get to know each other. Filled with heart and incredible music references, Juliet's debut is spectacular. We Were Made For This Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: F8VBVYOBIEDTGAQE

Alexandra Sokoloff and Craig Robertson: The Grapevine

When two award winning writers, Alexandra Sokoloff and Craig Robertson decide to co-write a book, the result is The Grapevine. Learn how Alexandra and Craig worked together to write the story of a mom who leaves her job, gets in the family RV to look for her missing daughter. There are big questions in this book and the duality of life is captured beautifully in this story and you'll hear why. We Were Made for This  Music licensed through Soundstripe JQ0BQXAUU6VRRJON

Sarah Stewart Taylor: Hunter's Heart Ridge

Sarah Stewart Taylor discusses her second novel, Hunter's Heart Ridge, in this series which is set in Vermont and features Detective Franklin Warren. Sarah talks about the themes of community, generational tension, and the art of crafting complex characters within a locked-room mystery during a snowstorm. Sarah is a master at creating multiple storylines and capturing the nuances of how life experiences impact characters and the actions they take. We Were Made for This  Music licensed through Soundstripe EIDZUFCCMVXTAKVC

Cinelle Barnes: A Way Home: A Memoir of Losing Yourself and the Beauty of Returning

Journalist, essayist and memoirist, Cinelle Barnes talks about her new memoir, A Way Home: A Memoir of Losing Yourself, and the Beauty of Returning. She shares her inspiring journey through trauma, recovery, and the power of storytelling. Readers will feel themselves alongside Cinelle and share her hope, community, identity, and the transformative nature of travel and writing. We Were Made For This Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 8TACG7T6XAVHGGLF

Bianca Marais: A Most Puzzling Murder

Bianca Marais's latest book, A Most Puzzling Murder, is nothing short of brilliant. Solve a variety of puzzles, alongside the main character, Destiny Whip, as she is tasked with finding out a future murder. Bianca encourages you to write in your book as you work through the puzzles and if you need help, you can email Destiny for a clue. It is locked room mystery, with a cast of villains and incredibly world-building. You haven't read anything quite like it and hear Bianca talk about her approach to writing this story. We Were Made For This Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 39AGJ0TDODPMP6RZ