The Secret Library Podcast

This week, I'm so excited to be speaking with the magical Ruth Bernstein, who I know from my good old Book Soup days. Ruth wrote her thesis at Pitzer College on libraries and I knew everyone would be down to think about that.  Not only do we talk about how amazing libraries are, but we dive into the topic of what role libraries play in society, the way programs for libraries get funded and what might be the best use of library resources today.  And... for the tech lovers we not only talk about the physical space of a library but also about it's increasing role of being an access point for information both online and off.  Nerds will delight... happy listening.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetattooedgoverness.com/subscribe

Milda Harris, novelist, is also a mother of twins and has written over 8 novels. She makes me feel like an enormous slacker, if we're being honest.  Get ready for another show-notes-heavy episode. If you're listening on iTunes, make sure to visit SecretLibraryPodcast.com where you can check out links to all the resources Milda and I talked about for the self-publishing world.  Remember the show notes from Sam Potts' episode? These are like those.  Milda and I talk about writing for the YA market, how she keeps motivated and organized when writing a series (genius tips on this), and on her current project: a serial novel that she's publishing a chapter at a time through the election this November.  Milda and I used to co-host a show way back in 2007, before people knew what podcasts were. It was still fun and it was excellent to have a reunion.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetattooedgoverness.com/subscribe

If you've dreamed of reading books and drinking tea all day instead of staying in a soul-sucking job that creates nothing but stress, this is the episode for you.  Join me as I chat with Christina Orlando, founder of Muse Monthly, as we talk about creating a book and tea subscription service, and how she gets dreamy books to her subscribers every single month.  We talk about searching for first-time authors and those from underserved voices to create a really special experience for readers out there.  There's nothing like talking to a book nerd AND someone who loves their job every day. This conversation was such a treat. I know you'll enjoy it as much as I did.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetattooedgoverness.com/subscribe

This week, I talk with Catherine Theis about poetry vs. prose and how to break into the wide world of reading poetry. We cover everything from how to find poetry you enjoy reading, to how to read poems, to why it's wrong to think of poetry and prose as totally different concepts.  Catherine is a PhD candidate in Creative Writing at USC and generally kicks ass at talking about this topic. She blew my mind completely at least once.  Prepare for the same thing to happen to you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetattooedgoverness.com/subscribe

Edan Lepucki came on the show to celebrate finishing the latest draft of her forthcoming novel, Woman Number 17. Edan's first novel, California, was subject to an intense amount of press and scrutiny when she found herself the sudden beneficiary of Stephen Colbert's feud with Amazon in 2014.  Today on the show Edan talks about dealing with crazy press, how to have a new novel waiting like a lover on the side as you finish your current book, and worth the time it takes to listen alone: an ACTUAL FORMULA about how many pages you have to read before you can give up on a book.  Such a treat. I know you'll love this episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetattooedgoverness.com/subscribe

Join me on a huge journey through the aspects of interior design. Not of your house, but the inside of books. Learn the most important thing about what book designers have to think about when designing a book, hear how book design has evolved through the decades, listen to us discect the differences between e-reading and hard copy reading and wonder how long it took to do the show notes once it was all done. (Answer: over 2 hrs) You can see the full notes at secretlibrarypodcast.com Book nerds and design nerds alike will rejoice at this episode. Happy listening.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetattooedgoverness.com/subscribe

This episode, we welcome author Esmé Weijun Wang to discuss her debut novel, The Border of Paradise. Kirkus Reviews called it “Gothic in tone, epic in ambition, and creepy in spades.”  While Wang has been a novelist working on this story since very early in her career, many people know her better as an essayist since that work has been out in the world much longer.  We discuss the process of writing a novel from many different points of view, shifting from non-fiction to fiction in the public eye, and how to deal with having to put your characters through the ringer.  Esmé is a delight and I can't wait to have her back on the show when she writes another book... I suspect there are many stories to come.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetattooedgoverness.com/subscribe

Bari Tessler joins us to talk about her upcoming book, The Art of Money, coming out June 14, 2016. Bari is an educator and pioneer in the field of financial therapy. We discuss her gentle yet effective approach to personal finance and building a meaningful relationship to your money.  We get into the method she shares in the book as well as the process of writing the book, co-authors, how to find the right editor, and what happens between the time you decide to write about and when it arrives on the shelf. An intimate and amazing peek into the world behind the scenes of both money and books.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetattooedgoverness.com/subscribe