Kevin Watson – Press 53 and the Prime Purpose of Publishing
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
Release Date: 03/15/2019
S3E3 – Mary Alice Monroe – On Ocean Boulevard - A Return to Beloved Characters & Coastal Currents
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
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 On Ocean Boulevard has been different in the wake of a pandemic and the way in which the novel’s storyline has proved to be prescient. She talks...
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S3E2 – Kristy Woodson Harvey – 'Feels Like Falling' Rises as a Narrative Vaccine
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
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 offers encouragement to writers whose events have been side-lined. She sees this pandemic as a creative gift that has forced her to think differently in...
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S3E1 – Book Buy-ology: How to Hook Your Reader & Sell More Books
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
As a new season of books hit the store shelves, it’s more important than ever for authors to think about effective ways to turn a book browser into a buyer.
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S2-E14 – FROM THE VAULT - Adrian Rice - The Importance of Poetry & Southern Porches -
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
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 Estate: New & Selected Poems. It’s also interesting to see what’s changed and what hasn’t changed on this podcast. You’ll notice the music and...
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S2E13 – Bren McClain – The Conroy Connection & Lessons in Failed Novels -
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
“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 - Bren’s writing journey was not always an easy one and she poignantly shares the struggles and lessons learned on her way to publication. Bren considers herself a 27 year overnight success. She is honest about the realities of the ever-changing...
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S2 E12 – Landis Wade & Ed Southern: Why You Should Attend a Writers’ Conference
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
We could all use more creativity in our writing lives. Sometimes we just need a bit of encouragement and a reality check. A writing conference is a perfect place to find it. Nothing beats the authentic engagement and energy of meeting fellow writers and publishing industry pros face to face. In this episode Lynda is joined by two special guests who break it all down – author and fellow podcaster Landis Wade and Ed Southern, Executive Director of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. Landis gives us tips and insights from an author’s point of view. Ed takes us behind the scenes...
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S2 E11 – Bren McClain –A Secret Shared, Maternal Love & A Pilgrimage to the Page
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
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 time and place that marks the best southern fiction. Award-winning novelist Bren McClain talks with Lynda about meeting Pat Conroy and how it...
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Rea Frey – Motivations, Secrets and the Relationships That Connect Them.
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
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-seller lists. Her previous books were non-fiction. They focused on health, cheating boyfriends and detoxing before pregnancy. Rea tells us what it’s like...
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S2 E9 – Joshilyn Jackson – Story Arc, Narrative Drive & Plot Twists –
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
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 unforgettable characters and the way she exposes the psychological under currents of her characters. Scuba diving plays a big part in 'Never Have I Ever.' Joshilyn took scuba diving...
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Marketing Matters: The Creative Mind Shift
Literary Latte Podcast with Lynda Bouchard
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 from it. Whether you are just beginning a manuscript or have completed one, this episode is for you. It’s filled with real world, road tested advice. At...
info_outline‘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 publishing and the reinvention has kept him creative. In this episode he shares the 2 most important things a writer should know about the publishing industry, the importance of real books and what he looks for when a manuscript comes across his desk. Kevin shares why there is no better calling card than being published and how being ‘a literary citizen’ sparked his creation of the ‘High Road Festival of Poetry & Short Fiction.’ https://www.press53.com
The High Road Festival of Poetry and Short Fiction:
https://www.press53.com/high-road-festival/
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