Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
The podcast with a Southern accent on writing. Each episode is a jolt of inspiration fueled by engaging conversations with southern authors and publishing industry pros who pull back the curtain on the writing life and share real-world insights on the craft and business of writing. Inspired, informed and always outside the book. Hosted by literary publicist, Lynda Bouchard. Powered by storytellers. http://www.bookingauthorsink.com/literary-latte/
Episodes
We all know that a Mary Alice Monroe novel is a ‘must have’ for a trip to the beach and with many beaches still closed (due to the Corona virus restrictions) her new novel, On Ocean Boulevard, is the perfect antidote. Mary Alice joins Lynda to talk about the return to her beloved Beach House series – a family story that her readers have followed for nearly 2 decades.
In this episode, Mary Alice shares how launching and promoting O...
S3E2 – Kristy Woodson Harvey – 'Feels Like Falling' Rises as a Narrative Vaccine – We are all looking for an escape right now and Kristy Woodson Harvey provides the perfect antidote to isolation with her new book Feels Like Falling which debuts April 28th.
Let’s face it - a strong Southern writer with grit is no match for a pandemic. Kristy shares her unique experience of launching a book in the midst of a global health crisis and ...
“I have gone to my favorite bookstore for years, always finding the one book I wanted - and then three more I hadn’t known I wanted.”
― Mary Ann Shaffer, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
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This is an episode from the vault. My conversation with the award – winning Poet, Adrian Rice is one of my favorites. I went back and listened to it again and I’d forgotten how much fun it was talking with Adrian. He shares some really important points about writing and poetry in particular. Plus, I could listen to his accent all day long. Since this interview Adrian has published a new collection of poems titled – The Strange Est...
“Fear is the major cargo that American writers must stow away when the writing life calls them into carefully chosen ranks.” –Pat Conroy
Bren McClain is fearless in her writing life and in this season finale episode the acclaimed author of ‘One Good Mama Bone’ provides the perfect coda to our conversation in episode 11 - http://bookingauthorsink.com/literary-latte-s2e11-bren-mcclain/
Bren’s writing journey was no...
A Secret is shared. A Story is born. Read the first paragraph of ‘One Good Mama Bone’ by Bren McClain and you’ll know why the late Pat Conroy wanted this stunning debut novel for his imprint (Story River Books). It’s Southern to the core. It’s about motherhood. It’s beautifully written. Bren’s writing is distinguished by a sophisticated and detailed portrayal of the day-to-day realities of rural poverty and an authentic sense of ti...
Award-winning author Rea Frey sits down with Lynda to talk about her new domestic suspense novel, ‘Because You’re Mine.’ The book revolves around lots of secrets and unpredictable characters. It’s a gut-wrenching mystery with a heart-breaking, unexpected ending. It asks – how well do we really know our friends?
You may know Rea from her debut novel - ‘Not Her Daughter ‘- which launched her into the fiction market and onto best-sell...
What if someone knew your worst secret and was ready to use it against you? New York Times award-winning author Joshilyn Jackson keeps us on edge with that chilling premise in her psychological thriller 'Never Have I Ever.' Fellow author, Lee Child, says “it has an ominous back beat.” Joshilyn sits down with Lynda to reveal where she gets the inspiration for crafting unforgett...
S2 E8 – Marketing Matters: The Creative Mind Shift –
This episode is a replay of my interview with ‘Where Writers Win’ founder Shari Stauch. It was one of the most downloaded and listened to episodes from Season 1. Shari and I talk about actionable marketing tips and we lob creative publicity ideas out there for you. Marketing matters big time where your book is concerned because it is PART of the creative process – not separate fr...
In her newly released novel, The Summer Guests, New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe explores the complexities of relationships and the parallels between land and life. A hurricane is the catalyst that brings very different characters together in this novel and as the storm approaches the South Carolina coast, residents are forced to evacuate and leave possessions behind. An important question is posed: what do I tr...
The New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Beach Reads, Mary Kay Andrews, delivers this summer’s blockbuster, Sunset Beach. In this episode Lynda takes us beyond the book and talks with Mary Kay about her back-story to becoming such a prolific writer. Mary Kay shares her advice on writing and publishing and the secret to sustaining her career.
There are teachable, take-it-to-the writing desk moments throughout. Mary Kay...
Award-winning author and historian, Jim Jordan, transports us back to 1858 in Savannah, Georgia to share the true story of the criminal life of slave trader, Charles Lamar in his award-winning book, ‘The Slave Trader’s Letter Book: Charles Lamar, the Wanderer, and Other Tales of the African Slave Trade.’ Jim talks with Lynda about finding the lost documents that brought his book to life and how being lousy at golf led to his real p...
So you think you know everything about the Civil War? Think again. In this episode, Georgia native, noted Civil War historian and award-winning author Dr. Joan Cashin provides a fresh perspective on the American Civil War and offers one of the most original interpretations of our country’s
most wrenching internal conflict to date. Joan joins Lynda to talk about her new book, ‘WAR STUFF: The Struggle for Human and Environmental Reso...
‘Press 53’ Founder and Publisher, Kevin Watson, talks with Lynda about why running a publishing house is like ‘taming an octopus’ and the advantages for authors of being published by a small independent press. Kevin reveals why his publishing house specializes in short-fiction and poetry and offers up salient advice for authors from his real-world perspective. His career has taken him from the airline industry to the world of book ...
Patrice Gopo – From her white Sunday school classes as a child, to her early days of marriage in South Africa, to a new home in the American South with a husband from another land, award-winning author Patrice Gopo’s life is a testament to the challenges and beauty of the world we each live in, a world in which cultures overlap every day.
Patrice talks with Lynda about the writing journey that resulted in her new collection of essa...
Kirkus Book Reviewer, Bill Thompson - Lynda picks the brain of one of the best book reviewers in the biz in this fascinating episode. You’ll discover what it takes to get a book review, what a reviewer looks for and valuable insider tips.
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When the Detour Becomes the Main Road – In this year-end episode, Lynda reflects on highlights from Season 1 and the common thread in each episode. She shares her thoughts on why writing matters and previews a fascinating, fun-filled Season 2.
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Patti Callahan Henry - New York Times best-selling author Patti Callahan Henry joins Lynda to talk about her newly released historical novel, Becoming Mrs. Lewis, which explores one of the greatest love stories of modern times. Patti shares her reason for writing about Joy Davidman, who became the wife of C.S. Lewis, the surprises she found in her research and the trick of bringing it all together.
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