Los mejores podcasts de Alison Sullivan (2024)

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187: The secrets within; exploring domestic noir - with Alison Irving 1:23:13

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Just long would you be prepared to endure a difficult marriage? How many years of mind games could you take? That's the dilemma facing Laura in Alison Irving's debut novel, Casual Cruelties, which was published by Bloodhound Books last year. As Alison is keen to stress to us from her home near Belfast, she is not writing from personal experience, b…

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186: Pursuing your passions - with James Ellson 1:21:33

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There was a time, not so long ago, when the name Moss Side conjured up images of dystopian Manchester streets riddled with drug-related gang gun crime. The epicentre of 'Gunchester' in the 90s, the district was one of the toughest areas in the UK to police. Our guest this week, James Ellson did just that, and was responsible for serious crimes in t…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 125: ChamberQUEER 43:00

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ChamberQUEER highlights LGBTQIA voices in contemporary and historical music and reimagines the classical concert experience as a radically inclusive gathering space and musical community for the 21st century. Founded in 2018 by Jules Biber (cello), Danielle Buonaiuto (soprano), Brian Mummert (baritone), and Andrew Yee (cello), ChamberQUEER operates…

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185: From Chariots & Cold Feet to the DS Cross crime series - with Tim Sullivan 1:24:28

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When it comes down to it, The Hobcast Book Show is above all else a celebration of storytelling. Our guest this week, Tim Sullivan, has been a storyteller his whole career - beginning with theatre productions at Cambridge University, making short films, working throughout the Granada TV empire in all departments including news and drama, and becomi…

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184: Renaissance Florence meets Judge Dredd - with D.V. Bishop 1:46:37

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There seems to be a theme emerging on The Hobcast Book Show. Iet's amazing how many guests begin their literary careers in comics and graphic novels. That's certainly the case for our guest this week, D.V. Bishop. David was the youngest editor ever of the celebrated 2000 AD comic. As he explains, many of the lessons he learned from that experience …

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183: The Writers' and Artists' Yearbook - with Alysoun Owen 1:25:07

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There can't be many authors who haven't dipped into the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook at least once in their career. First published in 1906, the 2025 edition came out last week. It's the go to reference guide for the UK publishing industry, with comprehensive listings of all the agents, publishers, periodicals, newspapers, awards and festivals th…

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182: Writing a modern thriller - with David Jarvis 1:22:24

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On this week's Hobcast Book Show, we talk to our latest Hobeck Books author, David Jarvis about his new thriller - The Violin and Candlestick, and about how a career as an internationally-renowned strategic planner has fueled this latest novel in the Mike Kingdom series. Michaela 'Mike' Kingdom is a former desk-bound CIA analyst who becomes a reluc…

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181: Be afraid of the plants around us - with Jill Johnson 1:20:19

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Who knew that the innocent looking Foxglove at the bottom of the garden could kill you? Or could your Peace Lily be trying to poison you? Our guest this week, author Jill Johnson, has drawn on her knowledge from her degree in Ornamental Horticulture and wider passion for plants to create her Eustacia Rose mystery series. Eustacia is the putative pr…

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180: Self Publishing Show Live Special with Ricardo Fayet, Craig Thomson and David Jarvis 1:28:31

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Welcome to this special edition of The Hobcast Book Show, bringing you highlights from Europe's biggest independent publishing show, SPS Live! 2024. Hundreds of authors descended on the South Bank Centre in London for this fourth edition, for two days of talks by bestselling authors and industry figures - all offering insights into the potential fu…

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with David Austin 1:03:00

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Art Town is an upstate NY podcast hosted by Justin Baker. Inspired by art and craft, once a month Justin sits down with regional artists and artisans to discuss their work, inspiration and life. This month the Art Town guest is David Austin, to see/learn more about David check out his website:www.davidaustinart.com Or on instagram @artsupplygeekThe…

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179: Artful dodging and self-publishing - with James Benmore 1:42:13

2M ago1:42:13

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Whatever happened to the Artful Dodger? That's a question that our guest James Benmore has explored with The Dodger Papers trilogy of novels, exploring how one of Charles Dickens' most-beloved characters might react on his return to London after five years hard labour in Australia which was his fate at the end of Oliver Twist. Some might say that i…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 124: Byron Schenkman 28:30

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Byron Schenkman is an American harpsichordist, pianist, and music scholar who specializes in baroque and early music. Along with violinist Ingrid Matthews, Byron Schenkman cofounded Seattle Baroque, which the two musicians directed until 2013. Suzanne spoke with Byron Schenkman -- who has performed on dozens of recordings -- about their current pro…

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178: The Joy of Publishing - with Phil Rowlands, Diamond Books 1:27:33

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You'll forgive us for talking shop this week on The Hobcast Book Show, as we speak to fellow indie-publisher, Phil Rowlands of Diamond Books. Set up by three friends during the Covid crisis, Diamond Books specialises in crime fiction. Phil, and his fellow founders Jeff Dowson and Steve Timmins all had experience as authors, directors and script wri…

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177: Comedy, Drama and Crime - with Liz Webb 1:25:33

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One of the joys of interviewing authors for The Hobcast Book Show is delving into the myriad ways they conduct research for their novels. Our guest this week, Liz Webb, is a great believer in immersing herself in a setting and finding inspiration from those experiences. So it was quite natural for Liz to take the plunge into the freezing waters on …

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507: Unlocking Business Succession: The Power of ESOPs with Keith Butcher 24:48

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In an interview with Jason Hartman, Keith Butcher, founder of Butcher Joseph, discusses business succession and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). With many business owners approaching retirement, ESOPs offer a tax-efficient way to transition ownership to employees. This model enhances employee retention and loyalty, providing long-term retire…

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176: Crime fiction through the ages - with Martin Edwards 1:19:33

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Crime fiction is the most enduring genre in UK publishing, as well as the most popular. For over two hundred years, readers have had a love affair with whodunnits and murder mysteries, police procedurals and amateur sleuths. So what lies behind crime fictions eternal appeal? Who better to ask than our guest this week, Martin Edwards, who is recogni…

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with Karley Sullivan 53:20

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Art Town is an upstate NY podcast hosted by Justin Baker. Inspired by art and craft, once a month Justin sits down with regional artists and artisans to discuss their work, inspiration and life. This month the Art Town guest is Karley Sullivan, to see/learn more about Karley check out her website:www.kiddiepool.org Or on instagram @kiddie_pool_artT…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 123: Ian Watson 22:49

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In 1982, a group of Early Music fans founded the Connecticut Early Music Society to present an annual festival of concerts every June. They feature a repertory of European music written before about 1800 and they focus on historically-informed performance practices, including the use of period instruments. Ian Watson is Artistic Director of the CT …

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 122: Wil B 22:40

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Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste met as talented teenage music students in Florida, playing violin and viola respectively. They clicked as friends, and after pursuing their university training in music, the two classically trained instrumentalists formed their hip hop duo, Black Violin. Their performances are energetic, surprising, and captivati…

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175: Trusting the process - with Orla Owen 1:20:56

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"Relax. The inspiration will come." That's the message for writers from our guest this week, novelist Orla Owen. The author of the critically acclaimed Christ on a Bike, Orla has learnt to trust in the writing process to solve problems she faces, whether it be a plot point or character development, or any other of the myriad puzzles that need solvi…

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174: The joy of longhand writing - with Jennifer Lee Thomson 1:15:46

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So much of publishing of the publishing process has been sped up by waves of digital technology over the past three or four decades, so it's rare to meet an author who believes in the creative power of putting pen to paper rather than slaving in front of the computer screen. For our guest, Jennifer Lee Thomson, the magic of writing longhand unlocks…

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173: Writing with a neurodivergent brain - with Amanda Marples 1:24:22

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It's only in the past few years that neurodiversity has entered the wider consciousness. For instance here at The Hobcast Book Show, we are both touched by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but we've only become aware of it recently. It helps explain our lifelong experience of feeling on the outside of society - never quite fitting i…

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172: A listening ear and cafe culture - with Alison Stockham 1:19:59

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We're always keen to explore where an author's inspiration comes from. What inspires that kernel of an idea that leads to a novel? In this week's episode we speak to Alison Stockham, who explains how the seeds for her recently published third novel, The New Girl, were sown some years ago after a conversation with a friend. As Alison explains, she's…

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171: Meet the Midnight Man - with Julie Anderson 1:18:36

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We're delighted to be joined again by our guest, Julie Anderson this week, as we celebrate the launch of her new novel for Hobeck Books, The Midnight Man. Set in post-war Clapham, the book introduces us to two very different women, Elly and Fay, who become an unlikely sleuthing duo following a chance meeting in the cafeteria of the South London Hos…

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with Rob O'Neil 1:18:18

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Art Town is an upstate NY podcast hosted by Justin Baker. Inspired by art and craft, once a month Justin sits down with regional artists and artisans to discuss their work, inspiration and life. This month the Art Town guest is Rob O’Neil, to see/learn more about Rob check out his website or instagram:https://roboneil.com/Or @roboneilTheme music by…

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170: The Doctor and dyslexia - with Dr Luke Deckard 1:28:23

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We had the pleasure back in February 2024 to appear on The Secret Circle podcast discussing the challenges of running a small publishing house in the current marketplace. This week, we have the pleasure of returning the invitation to the show's host, Dr Luke Deckard. Luke is an author with a deep passion for noir, both written and film, and is a cr…

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169: Striving to make publishing sustainable - with Stuart Debar 1:25:04

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There are so many challenges that publishers face as it is, so is it possible to also tackle the environmental impact of creating books too? Our guest this week, Stuart Debar of UK independent press, SRL Publishing, believes it is. In fact, he argues that publishers have a duty to publish in as sustainably as they can, from choice of paper stock fo…

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168: Life as a micro publisher - with Joe Chadwick 1:16:45

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Why become an independent publisher? It can't be the hours? Or the pay. So what motivates people to enter the industry? That's a question we put to our guest this week, Joe Chadwick, author and creator of Essex-based micro-publisher Crescent Swan Publishing. Joe set up the company in order to publish his first novel, The Briarmen in 2021, and with …

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 121: Tom Huizenga 31:20

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If you are a fan of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, you're in luck! Tom Huizenga is a long time NPR producer, editor and reporter whose work you've probably heard. Suzanne interviewed Tom about some of his favorite Tiny Desk performances and NPR interviews, and he shared stories about what it was like to meet some of his personal musical idols.…

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167: The professor will see you now - with C McGee 1:13:25

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We're heading Stateside again this week on The Hobcast Book Show to meet our guest, C McGee. By day, he's Professor Caleb Husmann, teaching political science at William Peace University in North Carolina, and by night he's C McGee, author of satirical mystery, Owen O'Shea - Stay-At-Home Dad, Wannabe Detective. As Caleb explains to us, once his drea…

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with Colin Social of Wet Specimens 1:04:31

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Art Town is an upstate NY podcast hosted by Justin Baker. Inspired by art and craft, once a month Justin sits down with regional artists and artisans to discuss their work, inspiration and life. This month the Art Town guest is Colin Social (singer and guru of Wet Specimens), to see/learn more about Colin check out his bands links below:https://wet…

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166: Marrying crime and humour - with Tim Maleeny 1:16:36

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Would you ever consider writing a chapter from the perspective of an octopus? Our guest this week, New York-based author Tim Maleeny certainly has, but as he explains in this episode of The Hobcast Book Show, he'll consider anything if it entertains his readers. Tim is the author of the Cape Weathers Mysteries series; the latest novel Hanging the D…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 120: Simone Dinnerstein 2024 20:32

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Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein has a wide variety of musical passions, but music by Johann Sebastian Bach is an important part of her foundation. She believes Bach's music has it all – intelligence and heart – and her expertise inspired The New York Times to describe her as "an utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpreta…

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165: Be careful what you wish for - with Stacey Murray 1:07:22

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It's been something of a mad week for us at The Hobcast Book Show. We've been on the road with our annual visit to the London Book Fair at Olympia, and spent two days in Dorset discussing books with bestselling author Rachel Maclean. Somehow we've also found time to speak to Hobeck Books author Stacey Murray ahead of the release of her first novel …

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 119: Morgan Sullivan 29:16

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Morgan Sullivan came to singing later than many other professional singers do. Nevertheless she has achieved success as a freelance musician who has performed with numerous top tier ensembles, including Bach Collegium Japan, Folger Consort, and American Baroque Orchestra among many others. She has also recorded music by Brahms and Schutz with Yale …

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164: 5 Novels, 3 Screenplays in 1 Year? No sweat - with JD Kirk 1:16:01

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We're thrilled to be joined again by one of the true stars of the UK independent crime fiction scene - JD Kirk. In the past few years he's developed a huge following for his work, especially the best-selling DCI Logan crime thriller series - with 19 books to date. His year to come looks busy, to say the least, with 5 novels scheduled and three scre…

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163: The Bard and the Beautiful - with Guy Hale 1:22:55

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It's perhaps not a thought widely shared, but we think that William Shakespeare is one of the English language's original crime authors. You don't have to look far into his canon for murder mysteries, whodunnits, revenge thrillers or even the odd domestic noir. The Bard has certainly proved an inspiration for our guest this week, author Guy Hale wh…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 118: Frederick Ballentine 29:16

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Frederick Ballentine is an American tenor whose awards include a Grammy for his recording of George Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS. The opera star exudes a sense of ease, confidence, and fun when it comes to his career as an in-demand collaborator on everything from classic operas, to cutting-edge contemporary works. Frederick Ballentine spoke with Suza…

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162: A storyteller's soul - with Paul Waters 1:19:15

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Our guest this week on The Hobcast Book Show rarely takes no for an answer. Author, journalist and podcaster Paul Waters sees a 'no entry' sign as a challenge to be overcome rather than a deterrent. Take, for instance, how he produced the first live foreign radio show in communist Cuba by somehow smuggling in a satellite dish through the airport. A…

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with John DeSousa 53:31

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Art Town is an upstate NY podcast hosted by Justin Baker. Inspired by art and craft, once a month Justin sits down with regional artists and artisans to discuss their work, inspiration and life. This month the Art Town guest is John Desousa, to see/learn more about John check out his website:www.johndesousa.artOr @iohn.usaMusic by:Theme music by Ph…

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161: Untold human stories - with Miriam Halahmy 1:10:59

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The world seems ever more divided and fractured at present, with discordant voices drowning out appeals for reason and peace. Our guest this week, author Miriam Halahmy, is an ardent campaigner for peace, particularly in the Middle East. Miriam is a prolific author of middle-grade and young adult fiction tackling difficult subjects such as the Holo…

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160: How clear is your writing? - with Tim Franks 1:23:04

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As authors, it's sometimes easy to lose track of how accessible our writing actually is. We often assume that whatever we write, as long as it makes sense and is grammatically correct, it will be easy to follow and enjoy. Our guest this week, author Tim Franks, begs to differ. As a former teacher working with the phonics system of teaching children…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 117: Shawn Okpebholo 27:00

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Award-winning musician Shawn Okpebholo earned his degrees at the prestigious University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. But he credits his start in music to The Salvation Army church, where he received free music lessons as a child, and to his mother's tenacious support. The breadth of Dr. Okpebholo's work is extraordinary: chamber wor…

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159: Under the cover of crime fiction - with Roger A Price 1:15:32

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Since we began The Hobcast Book Show just over three years ago, we've spoken to a number of former police officers turned authors. All of them have fascinating stories to share, and valuable insights into how to mix the reality of policing with the need to tell a good story. Our interview with thriller author Roger A. Price follows that tradition. …

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158: Making dreams come true - with Daniella Blechner 1:05:26

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We first met our guest on this week's Hobcast Book Show at the London Book Fair in 2022, and we're delighted to have the chance to speak at length to Daniella Blechner, author and founder of Conscious Dreams Publishing. Daniella has dedicated the past few years to enabling a huge range of authors to bring their stories and ideas to print. For insta…

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with Star Herrera 1:02:53

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Art Town is an upstate NY podcast hosted by Justin Baker. Inspired by art and craft, once a month Justin sits down with regional artists and artisans to discuss their work, inspiration and life. This month the Art Town guest is Star Herrera, to see/learn more about Star check out her website:http://www.starherrera.comMusic by:Theme music by Phantog…

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157: Austen: The Next Generation - with Linda O'Byrne 1:22:43

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The appeal of the works of Jane Austen never diminishes. As each new TV or film adaptation comes out, so a new generation discovers the enduring magic of Austen's world, even two centuries after her death. Austen wrote six novels, with Pride and Prejudice her most celebrated. Our guest this week, Linda O'Byrne, has written six novels that take Aust…

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156: Publishing Trends and Goals for 2024 53:35

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In a departure this week, Rebecca and Adrian discuss a recent article from Written Word Media predicting the 10 trends for publishing in 2024. It's set to be the year that generative AI takes a firm grip on the industry, creating fresh opportunities and challenges for everyone involved in the creative industries. Will reader tastes change as a resu…

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Sunday Baroque Conversations 116: BLKBOK 25:15

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From the time he was just a small child, Charles Wilson III – aka BLKBOK – showed extraordinary musical talent. The budding piano virtuoso's family nurtured his interests, which blossomed to include many genres of music: classical, hip-hop, rap, and much more. BLKBOK chose his name, in part, as a way to honor his admiration for Johann Sebastian Bac…

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155: New Year - Will publishing change for the better? - with Derek Thompson 1:29:07

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It's tempting to approach every new year with refreshed focus and aspirations, and we're no different here at The Hobcast Book Show. But let's be realistic. 2023 was a year of major upheaval in the creative industries with the growing impact of generative AI, combined with a cost of living crisis, and rising production costs. So can we look forward…

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