Okie Bookcast

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's Chapter 44! My guest is John J. Dwyer, author of The Oklahomans and several other history and historical fiction titles. John grew up in Duncan and taught History and Ethics at Southern Nazarene University from 2006-2021. He also had a successful career in journalism and broadcasting before making the switch to writing books. John’s books have wo...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! This month, Hannah and I are joined by author and editor Rebecca Inch-Partridge. Rebecca is an author, an editor, and an avid science fiction fan who grew up imagining a more inclusive world for women writers. Today, she is shaping that reality with the publication of her first YA science fantasy novel, Escaping the Dashia , from Black Rose Writing. Connec...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! I had so much fun talking with children's author, Tammi Sauer!  Tammi is a former teacher and library media specialist, who now works as a full-time children's book author.  Her books have received accolades including starred Kirkus reviews, the NPR Best Book of the Year, Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, and the Oklahoma Book Award. Her...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's Chapter 42! For our conversation today, we're taking a look at indie authorship with a couple of fantastic young independent authors - Tyler Lenz and Amy Prokopis. Tyler Lenz was born in Enid, OK, and attended college at Oklahoma State University. He lives in Moore, OK with his wife, Roxanne, and two children where he currently works as the...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! We're back! No guest for this month's YNGR, so Hannah and I are taking a look at some books we're excited to read this summer. Hannah The Roanoke Girls - Amy Engel Confessions - Kanae Minato, Stephen Snyder Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chobsky Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros The Husband’s Secret - Liane Moriarty You Shouldn’t Have Come...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 41! My guest is J.J. Johnson, a husband, father, podcaster, and Award Winning Middle-Grade author. He grew up in Pryor Oklahoma, attended Oklahoma Baptist University where he majored in Theology. He now lives in Edmond with his wife and two boys who are commonly known online as - Hobbit 1 and Hobbit 2. J.J. and I talk about his award-win...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! J and Hannah are joined by Aubrey Stanley, a Bookstagrammer who is part of The Bookish BFFs. Connect with Aubrey: BookishBFFs Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Bookcast conversation with Hannah about The Ashford House. Aubrey The Man Who Died Twice - Richard Osman The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman Never Lie - Freda McFadden Don’t Yo...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! We're talking about the Oklahoma Center for the Book and the Oklahoma Book Awards with OCB Executive Director, Connie Armstrong. Connie has led the Center since 2009. She holds degrees in history and political sciences from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Central Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Center for the Book is a state affiliate of the C...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Volume Four of Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry. I'm excited to share with you the work of these 11 Oklahoma poets.  Open Mic Night - Kara Lisa Soft As Cotton - Brand Rackley Instagram: @brandrackley   The Honesty of Grief - Alannah Benae Instagram: @alannah_benae Some Days - Sally Hoch Instagram: @sallyhochwriter Cabi...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! I'm really excited to interview my Your Next Great Read cohost and favorite oldest daughter, Hannah Herron for this chapter of the Bookcast! Hannah has a new book coming out this month - The Ashford House - so this felt like the perfect time for a conversation about her work. Hannah is an author, screenwriter, and educator from Norman, Oklahoma. She’s...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Hannah and J are joined by OKC Bookstagrammer, Melissa Coast (AKA stickynote_bookrecs on Instagram). The conversation ranges from haunted houses to classic sci-fi to some surprise romance entries. As always, something for everyone. We also have a special announcement from Hannah about her new book - The Ashford House - coming April 18! Connect with Hannah:...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Chapter 38 finds me in Crescent, OK at Paper Pages Bookstore talking with owner Karen Payne. Paper Pages is a fantastic store featuring a wide variety of books, as well as gifts and locally-sourced pastries and coffee. In our conversation we talk about the role of the store in the community, Karen's commitment to supporting local vendors and authors,...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Chapter 37 of the Bookcast focuses on the Oklahoma Writers' Federation, Inc. - a non‑profit federation of writers' groups from across Oklahoma and beyond dedicated to promoting higher standards for the written word. I sat down with Nick Lyon (President) and Bre Lockhart (Conference Coordinator) about OWFI and it's mission and the upcoming co...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Our guest for this month's YNGR is Mel Odom. Mel is the author of over 200 novels and is a professor in the Professional Writing department at the University of Oklahoma. He's also a Bookcast alum, appearing on Chapter 4 of the show way back in 2021. Listen to chapter 4 of the Bookcast . Be sure to stay through the end of the conversation for a b...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! My guest for Chapter 36 is author, historian, and attorney Bob Burke. Bob has written over 150 books about Oklahoma and Oklahomans, ranging from topics like The Oklahoma City Bombing to the Oklahoma State Fair to Oklahoma legends like Wiley Post and Ralph Ellison. Bob is a 3-time winner of the Oklahoma Book Award, received  the Lifetime Achievement Award f...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Love fantasy stories and dragons? Then I've got the conversation for you! My guest, Kathryn Fogleman-White, describes herself as Keeper of Dragons, and lover of coffee.  As a Master Storyteller, Kathryn believes in providing quality books that give readers a chance to pause and take a brain break from the rest of the world. She the author of the Tales...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to the January edition of Your Next Great Read! Hannah and I are joined by Oklahoma author Jamie (J. L.) Hyde to talk about the books we're loving and why you might love them too! Plenty of thrillers and true-crime this month, with other great books thrown in as well. Connect with Jamie: Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Purchase Jamie&a...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Chapter 34! I had the joy of talking with Andrew Berzanskis, Editorial Director for the University of Oklahoma Press. Andrew has worked in publishing for two decades, during which his work involved acquiring books for the University of Washington Press, West Virginia University Press, and the University of Georgia Press. He got his start in univ...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! Welcome to Volume Three of Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry.  I'm excited to share with you the work of these 11 Oklahoma poets.  Darkness Comes to Me - Ken Hada Twitter: @KhadakhadaKen Website: kenhada.org Old Car - David Jennings Website: davidjenningsartinphotographyandpoetry.com Estelle and Rain in the Forecast - Ruth Key Web...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! As we turn the calendar over to 2023, some of my former guests and reviewers have checked in for this special "Where Are They Now?" episode of the Bookcast. I've included each guest's name and the episodes where you can hear more from them, as well as a link to their websites. Enjoy this opportunity to catch up with these friends! Charl...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's the year-end edition of Your Next Great Read. No guest this month so Hannah and I took a few minutes to talk about our favorite and least favorite reads from this year as well as our regular conversation about what we're reading and why you might enjoy it too. Remember - you can purchase all the books mentioned on the show through the links...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's Chapter 32 of the Okie Bookcast! Today I talk with Kylar Merrell, comic writer and artist and the driving force behind Foreign Press Comics - an Oklahoma-based publisher. Kylar has created several titles, including Terminal, Valkyrian , and his contributions to the newly released Fletcher Cross anthology. He's also the host of the Comics Uns...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's Chapter 31 of the Okie Bookcast! My guest is award-winning children's author, Mariana Llanos. Mariana is a Peruvian-born writer of children’s books who has lived in Oklahoma since 2002 and started her publishing career in 2013 with her book Tristan Wolf. She is the author of 12 published books, the latest of which, Run Little Chaski, an Inka...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's a family affair on Your Next Great Read! Co-hosts J Hall and Hannah Joy Herron are joined by special guest, Susan Hall (J's Mom and Hannah's Grammie). We're talking about what we're reading, why we love it, and why you might love it, too. We've got something for everyone in this conversation - children's books, comic...

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! My guest for Chapter 30 of the Bookcast is Rilla Askew.  Rilla is the author of five novels, a book of stories, and a collection of creative nonfiction, MOST AMERICAN: NOTES FROM A WOUNDED PLACE, which was long-listed for the PEN/America Award for the Art of the Essay. She’s a PEN/Faulkner finalist, recipient of the Western Heritage Award, Oklahoma Book Aw...