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19: The 30,000 Foot View, with guest author Erin Dionne

5/24/2018

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I give some recommendations for my favorite books for writers. Then my guest, middle grade novelist and English professor Erin Dionne, chats with me about revision tips and tricks, plotting vs pantsing, story structure, and more. Spoiler alert: There is no one way to be a writer! Oh also we talk a bit about contract killers and trivia addiction. Obviously.
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SHOW NOTES:

* The Literaticast has a Patreon - throw in a buck and you just might win books! (Also, you'll help keep new episodes of the podcast coming. Yay!)

* Erin Dionne is on the web, and on twitter. (Also, I'M on twitter!)

* Blake Snyder's "Beat Sheet" for plotting (See the book SAVE THE CAT, below, for more details)

* Another example of cinematic plot points

* Erin's first picture book is coming this fall, and you can pre-order it now! ​

* Teachers Write is a great FREE program that runs over the summer, July 9-Aug 3, particularly geared towards teachers who also write books. Check it out for mentorship and inspiration!

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18: Buy the Book, with guest bookstore buyer Suzanna Hermans

5/8/2018

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I'm joined by Suzanna Hermans, from Oblong Books & Music in New York's Hudson Valley. She talks about how she curates the selection at Oblong -- what prompts an "auto-buy" from her -- and when books get returned. We also touch on some hot topics: Does a scandal from an author prompt exclusion from the bookstore shelves? And just how terrible IS Henry Higgins from MY FAIR LADY? (#theworst). Plus, great book recommendations, and current obsessions!
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SHOW NOTES:

* SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE!
* The Literaticast has a Patreon - chip in a buck, and you just might win books every month.
* Find me on Twitter @literaticat - Find Suzanna Hermans on Twitter @oblongirl
* Visit Oblong Books & Music on the web!
​* Awesome upcoming YA events at the Hudson Valley YA Society
* Edelweiss is a digital catalogue system
* Obsessions have a Caribbean flair:
 -- Jenn rec's a TV show on Netflix: DEATH IN PARADISE is escapist "Murder She Wrote-esque" fare.
 -- Suzanna recommends ONCE ON THIS ISLAND for Broadway Lovers.
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BOOKS WE DISCUSSED:
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"Will make you cry your face off... in a good way!"
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Suzanna's backlist pick for a series everyone should read!
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Jenn's backlist pick for a series every Penderwick's fan should check out!
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"A heartbreaking and powerful story about a black boy killed by a police officer, drawing connections through history."
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"A jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality."
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Vera Brosgol's first picture book is a forever-staff-pick at Oblong!
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"Beautifully drawn, brutally funny, brilliantly honest." --Raina Telgemeier, author of Smile
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