Nearly Literate

We're so proud to announce that we've been podcasting for over a year now and have had some great conversations and interviews with amazing guests and authors. Over the course of the year, we've hit some bumps in the road. We've undergone a name change, started a YouTube channel, and most recently hit a stumble when podcast member Dan Hannah moved out of state. Over the last year we've learned tha...

Author, entrepreneur, blacksmith, and book-binding artisan Austin Rowlader joins Darci, Dan, and Matt for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation about writing, publishing, religion, books, and how to avoid the "publishing industrial complex," as Austin has coined it, by hand-binding your own book! This is our longest conversation to date, but we think you will be as fascinated by Austin and h...

IT's been a few weeks, and Darci and the boys are back in the podcast studio. It's St. Patrick's Day, and Darci has finished her busy book tour of Murder at the Blarney Bash! Matt shares some funny anecdotes, and Dan has some big news that will rock the podcast. Buckle up and take a listen!

Darci and the boys have the unique pleasure of chatting with historical fiction author and religious scholar, Charles Fischer about his new work of historical fiction, The Eunuch. The Hannah's have a thought provoking and often hilarious talk about ancient Babylon, the life of a eunuch and so much more. Buckle-up and take a listen! THE EUNUCH by former Harvard Divinity School student is equal part...

Darci and Dan chat with cozy mystery author, Traci Hall about her new book, Murder at a Scottish Castle and so much more. If you love mysteries, Scotland, and a great story, then buckle up and take a listen! For more about Traci Hall: www.tracihall.com For Murder at the Scottish Castle: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781496744371/murder-at-a-scottish-castle/ Connect with Traci on FaceBook: @Trac...

Darci talks cozy mysteries with the boys as she celebrates the launch of Murder at the Blarney Bash, the 5th book in her Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series. Dan and Matt, only nearly literate, join the conversation, giving Darci some interesting ideas for other holiday mysteries. Want to buy a copy of Murder at the Blarney Bash? Click on the link below. https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781496741745/mu...

After a month long break, Darci and the boys are back with a new look and a new name. After learning that Dan and Matt were not onboard with the former podcast name of Motherboy, stating that it was a joke, Darci took the matter in hand and asked them, "Well, what name are you onboard with?" After much consideration, they've landed on Nearly Literate, because Darci is a fiction author, and the boy...

Brother Jim joins in the fun as Darci and the boys discuss their favorite Christmas memories, including watching their favorite Christmas movie, Christmas Vacation. They also talk about their favorite gift-giving tradition, the white elephant. Buckle-up and have a very Merry Christmas!

It's December and the gang is trying to find the perfect Christmas gift. Dan turns to Chatgpt for some inspiration. Matt and Dan also share their thoughts on TV's hit show, The Golden Bachelor as well as what they thought about the new Napoleon movie. Need a laugh? Buckle up and take a listen!

Darci and the boys chat about being prepared for any situation. Dan wants to know why we grow so much corn, and Matt gives advice for surviving the holidays. Buckle up and take a listen!

Darci and the boys welcome historical cozy mystery author Clara McKenna to the podcast. Clara talks about her new holiday release, Murder on Mistletoe Lane, and schools the boys on Edwardian England. We had a blast talking with Clara and hope you enjoy the conversation too. For more information on Clara McKenna and her books: www.claramckenna.com

Matt explains the 4 Gs of dating. Dan shares his thoughts on tiny houses, Darci complains about the price of turkeys. It's another crazy ride as the gang talks about strategies for surviving a disaster. Buckle up and enjoy!

After a string of author interviews, Darci and the boys are back, catching up after a busy month, Dan explains the crypto scandal, Matt tells Darci he's quitting a bad habit, and both boys admit to making Boo baskets for their girlfriends. Darci's delighted, and explains her own fascination with lucid dreams. This is a fun one, so buckle up and enjoy!

Author Christin Brecher joins Darci and the boys live in the Motherly studio. Christin talks about her newest release in her A Snapshot of NYC Mystery series, Mugshots of Manhattan, as well as as life in NYC, including the rats. It's a hilarious conversation you won't want to miss! To learn more about Christin and her books follow these links: https://christinbrecher.com/ https://christinbrecher.c...

Author Libby Klein joins Darci and the boys to celebrate Halloween and to discuss her charmingly festive Halloween cozy mystery, Mischief Nights are Murder. Join in the fun as Libby shares some Mischief Night pranks and swaps spooky stories with the gang. Buckle up for this spooky fun conversation! Links to Libby and her books: https://libbykleinbooks.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Mischief-Nights-Mu...

Darci and the boys welcome the prolific, bestselling Kensington author Michael Griffo (Falco) to the podcast for a hilarious, wide-ranging conversation that bounces from books to Broadway and just about everything in between. Need a pick-me-up today? We've got you covered! Laugh along with us as we talk with one of the most talented writers out there today! For more information on Michaels or his...

Larissa Ackerman, publicist estraordinaire at Kensington Publishing, joins Darci and the boys on the podcast. Larissa and Darci are drinking pumpkin pie martinis as they chat about the strategies of promoting books, Kensington cozy cons, bathroom habits, the dangers of pumping your own gas, and Larissa's most hated books and movies. Join us for this fun, meandering conversation with Kensington's b...

Jess Sinclair is an American author of women's fiction. She's also writes cozy mysteries under the name Tracy Gardner. Jess talks with the Hannah's about her new book, What We Could Have Been. Since Dan and Matt have no idea what women's fiction is, it's a very interesting (and hilarious) conversation. For more information about Jess Sinclair: https://www.tracygardnerbeno.com https://www.penguinra...

Ryan Cobb is an American author and biologist. His first novel, a sci-fi deep-past adventure, The Wild Shores of Pangea, follows a team of scientists and paleontologists as they travel 207 million years into the past to explore the Triassic Period. Full of humor and sci-fi adventure, his book will appeal to readers who love Jurassic Park and dinosaur adventures. Ryan joins the Hannahs as they talk...

Dan codes a naughty rap song, Matt puzzles over generational definitions, and Darci talks about Blue Zones. It's just another day with the Hannahs!

Neighbor, lawyer, and Howell Library board member, Tony Kandt visits Darci and the boys for a fun, wide-ranging conversation.

Darci talks about her current favorite animal, a bear who steals candy from a convenient store! Matt talks about the Burning Man protesters, and Dan thinks that zeppelins are going to make a comeback.

Matt and Dan reminisce about their high school days, Darci tells a cautionary tale about silver, and Matt rants about Kirby vacuums.

Cozy mystery author Holly Danvers (Holly Quinn/Sherry Lynn) joins Darci and the boys for an engaging and often hilarious chat about the joys and pitfalls of writing murder mysteries. Whether you like ready murder mysteries, watching true crime tv shows, or are just fascinated by murder, take a listen! Links: https://www.authorhollyquinn.com/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667539/murder-a...

Matt sums up his birthday dinner at Black Rock, the boys talk about their near death experience at Nelis' Dutch Village, and if that wasn't enough danger, the family discusses Openheimer and atomic weapons. Buckle-up!