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S5E223 Editing, Craft, Book Reviewing & AI: Ekta Garg on Writing and Publishing
Host Edith welcomes returning guest Ekta Garg—author, editor, and book reviewer—to discuss the writing and publishing journey. Ekta explains editing stages (developmental editing, line/copy editing,…
S5E222 Steep Reflections: Craig Yorke on Memory and Identity
Host Edith welcomes neurosurgeon and memoirist Craig Yorke to discuss his April 2025 memoir Steep, which began as a letter to his adult sons and evolved after encountering a James Baldwin quote about…
S5E221 Author Visibility Without Burnout: Lisa Towles on The Me Factor (Branding, Audience & Social Media)
Host Edith welcomes returning guest Lisa Towles, thriller author, fellow podcaster, and book coach, to discuss Lisa’s nonfiction book, “The Me Factor: Your Secret Weapon for Author Visibility,” which…
S5E220 Caroline Ailanthus on The Elf, The Dwarf and the Telegraph (Book 1): Epic Fantasy, Democracy, and Environmental Justice
Host Edith welcomes returning guest Caroline Ailanthus to discuss her new epic fantasy novel The Elf, the Dwarf and the Telegraph: Book One, the first in a trilogy. Caroline explains the story’s…
S5E219 Peg Unhinged: Menopause, Dating Apps, and Reinventing Life — with Author Teri M. Brown
Host Edith welcomes regular guest and co-host Teri M. Brown to discuss her upcoming novel “Peg Unhinged,” releasing April 21, 2026. Brown introduces Peg, a near-50 woman navigating menopause…
S5E218 Author Jess Bowers on Horse Show: Spectacle, History, and Writing Short Stories
Host Edith interviews author and college professor Jess Bowers about her debut short story collection, Horse Show, named one of Electric Literature’s most exciting debut collections of 2024. Bowers,…
S5E217 Through the Lens of Fiction: Bringing Family Stories to Life
Host Edith welcomes author Tudor Alexander to Book Lover’s Companion to discuss his historical fiction family saga The Last Patient, published in February 2025. Alex explains the novel is inspired by…
S5E216 A Writer's Odyssey: Lexy's Path from Legal Ventures to Literary Adventures
Host Edith welcomes fiction author Lexy, a retiring or recovering lawyer joining from Paris, to discuss her cross-genre romantic supernatural thriller series. Lexy explains that the first three books…
S5E215 Creating Realities: Kristina Bak on Writing for Every Age
Host Edith welcomes returning guest Kristina Bak from Bellingham, Washington to discuss the third and final book in Bak’s near-future, non-dystopian YA trilogy about Stevie, a young healer shaped by…
S5E214 Whimsical Worlds: The Enduring Allure of Fairy Tales with Ekta Garg
In this episode of Book Lover‘s Companion, host Edith welcomes author, editor, and book podcast host Ekta Garg Ekta from Illinois to dive into the world of modern fairy tales. They discuss Ter's…
S5E213 Crafting Complex Characters: Carmen Amato on Writing and Cultural Influence
In this episode of Book Lover‘s Companion, Edith interviews Carmen Amato, a CIA veteran, crime fiction writer, and dog mom, about her exciting novels. They delve into Carmen's popular Emelia Cruz…
S5E212 Unfolding San Francisco: Magic, Mystery, and Memory with Laura McHale Holland
In this episode of Book Lover's Companion, Edith welcomes author Laura McHale Holland to discuss her latest novel 'Shinbone Lane,' set in 1974 San Francisco. Laura shares insights into the…
S5E211 From Venice Mysteries to Dog Tales: A Session with Laury A. Egan
Join host Edith in this engaging episode of Book Lover's Companion as she welcomes back returning guest Laury A. Egan. Dive into a captivating discussion about Egan's thriller, 'Jenny Kidd,' set in…
S5E210 Historical Insights and Fictional Journeys with Author Libby Fisher Hellman
In this episode of Book Lover's Companion, host Edith welcomes crime fiction and historical fiction author Libby Fisher Hellman from Chicago. They discuss Libby's latest book 'Max's War,' part of her…
S5E209 Beyond Humpty Trump: Exploring the Literary Mind of David Finkle
Join host Edith on the Book Lover‘s Companion podcast as she welcomes writer and journalist David Finkle. In this riveting episode, Edith and David delve into his books 'Humpty Trump and the Second…
S5E207 Building Worlds with Dakota Jackson: The Construction of Shadows
Join host Edith in this episode of Book Lover’s Companion with special guest Dakota Jackson. They discuss Dakota's new fantasy book, 'The Construction of Shadows,' which is the first in a planned…
S5E208 Exploring the Dark World of Medical Mysteries with David Shactman
In this episode of Book Lover‘s Companion, host Edith interviews healthcare expert and fiction author David Shactman about his book 'Mortal Choice: A Medical Mystery.' The conversation delves into…
S5E206 Writing Without Borders: A Chat with Izzy Arnfeld
Join host Edith on the latest episode of Book Love Companion as she interviews Izzy Arnfeld, an aspiring author from Upper Austria. Izzy discusses her lifelong passion for writing, from early…
S5E205 Exploring Historical Fiction and Nonfiction with Emma Woodhouse and Caroline Ailanthus
Welcome to 'Book Lovers Companion' with your host Edith! Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the fascinating world of historical fiction and nonfiction. Edith is joined by special…
S5E204 Retribution and Redemption: Inside James Bateman's Dark Fantasy World
Join Edith, host of Book Lovers Companion, as she engages in a captivating conversation with fantasy author James R. Bateman from the United Kingdom. They delve into his book 'Savior of Lost Souls,'…
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