The Book Drop Mic with Jason Wright

Jen Carpenter: How to Slay a Lion

I'm so excited to welcome a former Southern Virginia University [http://www.svu.edu/] student to the podcast! Jen Carpenter is a writing star on the rise and she's not just the debut author of the romcom How to Slay a Lion, she's also a co-founder of a brand new bookstore in Buena Vista, Virginia. Her energy and enthusiasm for books, bookstores, and life will leave you smiling for days. Buy Jen's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990481077 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990481077] Learn more about Jen: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DJKY4ZK9/about [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DJKY4ZK9/about?ccs_id=55ba4871-2bfe-4c22-af38-51ffee3e2b1e] Follow Leaf and Lore on IG: https://www.instagram.com/leafandlorestore/ [https://www.instagram.com/leafandlorestore/] Follow Leaf and Lore on FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573024493610 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573024493610] Learn more about Jason: http://www.jasonfwright.com [http://www.jasonfwright.com/] About the book: Amelia Anderson has always been the queen of the library, but when the town’s most historic building, her library, is threatened by a demolition order, she’s ready to become a heist mastermind. The target? A manila envelope containing the document that could save the library. The obstacle? Lucas Chernov—her high-school crush turned infuriatingly handsome billionaire contractor. She wants her library. He wants to push it over. This. Is. War. Lucas is no stranger to tough decisions, but Amelia is unlike any challenge he’s ever faced. As the eldest of ten brothers, each as enigmatic as the next, Lucas carries the weight of a family curse and the expectations of a town. But when Amelia, with her frizzy hair and fierce determination, stumbles into his life—or rather, his mansion—Lucas finds himself questioning more than just his building plans. With a Newfoundland dog named Nemean at her side, Amelia is determined to save the library, even if it means facing down her old feelings for Lucas. What she doesn’t expect is for Lucas to be drawn to her quirky charm and a proposal that could change both of their lives forever. In a town where everyone knows your business, can Amelia and Lucas find common ground—and maybe something more—before the wrecking ball swings? How to Slay a Lion is a sweet, slow-burning, enemies-to-lovers, laugh-out-loud Hercules retelling about finding courage, love, and the unexpected places where you might discover both. This podcast is brought to you by InkVeins, your source for book publicity, promo, press releases and more. Text 540-212-4095 [http://tel:540-212-4095/] for more information.

Ashley Boyson: One Day: A child's journey through grief and loss

Such a treat to reconnect with Ashley Boyson about her brand new children's book. Ashley's story is one of the most inspiring you'll ever hear! Buy Ashley's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990481077 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0990481077] Learn more about Ashley: https://www.themomentswestand.com/ [https://www.themomentswestand.com/] Learn more about Jason: http://www.jasonfwright.com [http://www.jasonfwright.com/] About the book: You never expect to lose your cheerleader. You never think that one day the one who always told you that you were born for greatness, wouldn't be there to watch you become it. This is a story about a young child who lost someone really special to them, and their journey through the emotions that followed. A story of sad times and happy memories that become a wave of the grief and trauma associated with losing someone you love. And the triumph on the other side of the pain and realizing they will be with you forever. To all the kids who have lossed someone they love. You are not alone. There are so many who have navigated this lonely journey. You will get through this. It will be hard, but you will be carried and come out stronger on the other side. Nobody can ever replace what you have lost, but there are so many people who can love you and help you through this new chapter without them. I hope this book brings you comfort and warms your heart as you face these new emotions and find ways to work through them. You are never alone. May your angels be close and may you feel the strength and courage they will bring as they cheer you on from the other side. This podcast is brought to you by InkVeins, your source for book publicity, promo, press releases and more. Text 540-212-4095 [http://tel:540-212-4095/] for more information.

Rebecca Connolly: The Crime Brûlée Bake Off (Claire Walker Mystery 1)

Rebecca Connolly is back! The prolific and award-winning author joins the show to discuss her new genre-bending book and her future. Don't tune out early! You just might miss an appearance by the famous Aunt Edith! [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB1XpTMRgV0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Buy Rebecca's book: https://www.amazon.com/Crime-Br%C3%BBl%C3%A9e-Bake-Off-Mystery/dp/B0DJDQ76NH [https://www.amazon.com/Crime-Br%C3%BBl%C3%A9e-Bake-Off-Mystery/dp/B0DJDQ76NH] Learn more about Rebecca: https://www.rebeccaconnolly.com/ [https://www.rebeccaconnolly.com/] Learn more about Jason: http://www.jasonfwright.com [http://www.jasonfwright.com/] About the book: The Great British Baking Show meets a cozy mystery with a contemporary romance and a Regency-era twist.  When Claire Walker is selected to be a contestant on the immensely popular cooking show, Britian’s Battle of the Bakers, she is thrilled. She can’t wait to spend eight enchanting weeks baking at the picturesque estate of Blackfirth Park. She can almost smell the fresh pastries wafting through the air as she and her fellow contestants use historical equipment to bring pre-1900s recipes to life. If she can win the fifty thousand pounds, she’ll be able to ditch her teaching job and launch her baking career.  The Viscount of Colburn, Jonathan Ainsley, is the custodian of Blackfirth Park and an eligible bachelor. With his family’s income dwindling, he reluctantly agrees to host the entire production team, but he refuses to participate since he’s had enough of single women who see him as nothing more than a potential conquest. But when a contestant is found dead soon after filming begins, Jonathan is forced to get involved. To make matters worse, the baker’s death is eerily similar to the legendary death of the tenth Viscountess of Colburn two hundred and fifty years earlier, which sends rumors racing through the estate.  Even as suspicion falls on some of the bakers, a decidedly different kind of heat begins to simmer between Claire and Jonathan. If they are to have any hope of a future romance, they must first solve the mystery before the show gets canceled or someone else falls prey to the Blackfirth Park ghost. This podcast is brought to you by InkVeins, your source for book publicity, promo, press releases and more. Text 540-212-4095 [http://tel:540-212-4095/] for more information.

Takeover episode! Emma and Annabelle interview Jason about Scar Dakota

Jason takes the hot seat on his own podcast! Join us as Jason's beta readers and good pals Emma Wierschke and Annabelle White ask him questions about his new middle-grade novel Scar Dakota and its journey to bookstores. Jason opens up about writing, what he learned from the Zoom beta reading group, and all three share their favorite scenes and characters. You'll absolutely love these two spunky hosts! Buy Scar Dakota: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTJ6TMDX [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTJ6TMDX] Learn more about Jason: http://www.jasonfwright.com [http://www.jasonfwright.com] Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnaUQSX9cfE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnaUQSX9cfE] About the book: Shane Dakota's world is falling to pieces. He's just moved over Christmas break from North Carolina to the very strange mountain land of Utah. Suddenly Shane's grandparents are raising him and he's spending way too much time teaching his grandpa about Netflix while learning more than any seventh grader ever should about pickleball. But even Shane knows those aren't his biggest problems. His mother, a member of the National Guard, has just passed away and Shane is struggling with the truth. Plus when the holiday break ends, Shane has to walk into a huge new school with a story, a secret, and a fresh scar on his right cheek. Shane tries to fit in, but he can't stop thinking about his mother, wondering about a father he's never even met, and remembering the bizarre accident in North Carolina that sent his world spinning. Just when it all feels upside down, Shane makes friends with his new neighbors Kabir, Ink, and a crew of almost-famous YouTubers. Shane even scores a new nickname - Scar - and he actually likes it! But just as Scar finally finds his place, he betrays a friend and receives a mysterious text message that threatens to expose his secret. Can Scar face the truth about friendship and his family in front of the entire seventh grade on the biggest stage he's ever seen? Will he learn lessons about the power of religious and cultural diversity in time? More than anything, Scar must learn that everyone has scars, and if we choose, they have power to become beautiful. This podcast is brought to you by InkVeins, your source for book publicity, promo, press releases and more. Text 540-212-4095 [http://tel:540-212-4095/] for more information.

Dr. Ronald Dwinnells: Thirty Days Hath September

After a few false starts, we're giddy to have Dr. Ron Dwinnells swinging by The Book Drop Mic to discuss his new novel, Thirty Days Hath September. This is exactly the kind of storytelling Jason is drawn to, and we think you'll love learning why. Buy Ron's book: https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Days-September-Ronald-Dwinnells/dp/1632998173 [https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Days-September-Ronald-Dwinnells/dp/1632998173] Learn more about Ron: https://rondwinnells.com/book-publications [https://rondwinnells.com/book-publications] Learn more about Jason: http://www.jasonfwright.com [http://www.jasonfwright.com/] About the book: Wealthy fourth-year medical student Jack is miserable and mean. An elderly patient, seeking her long-lost lover, is about to send him on the journey that will change his life. Aimless Jack Maizel is a slovenly medical student who is unlikeable, arrogant, and slightly manic. Persuaded by his influential parents to pursue a medical career, he cannot hide his contempt for the profession and even for some of his neediest patients. His classmate, Ahgri, a well-mannered and gentlemanly former Tanzanian mountain guide and coffee plantation worker, is an unlikely best friend. When Maizel begins a month-long clinical rotation on the first day of September in 1982 with a hospital admission work-up for elderly and soft-spoken Mildred Dixon, he has no intention of doing any more than he has to. As the month goes by, she recounts a tender and passionate romance with a young U.S. Army Air Force lieutenant headed off to bombing runs over Germany. She appeals to Jack for help in her last wish of finding the love of her life again. As the days run out on September, Mildred and Ahgri’s collective wit and Mildred’s touching plea eventually lead Maizel to a life-altering experience. The astonishing twist that ignites a path for Maizel’s future will leave readers with a poignant lesson on how we learn to live and love. Dwinnells’s memorable characters and his message of hope, kindness, forgiveness, and redemption will appeal to readers across genres. Ronald Dwinnells is the author of the Axiom Gold Medal-winning leadership book, Don’t Pick Up All the Dog Hairs. This podcast is brought to you by InkVeins, your source for book publicity, promo, press releases and more. Text 540-212-4095 [http://tel:540-212-4095/] for more information.