Passions & Prologues

Judith Turner-Yamamoto spent three decades attending dance glasses and it's brought a new perspective to how she interacts with the world. In this discussion, Adam and Judith chat about the connections between movement and writing and how the world of dance helps her appreciate her environment more as well as how the discipline has driven her writing. They then chat about her new book, Loving the...

Judith Turner-Yamamoto spent three decades attending dance glasses and it's brought a new perspective to how she interacts with the world. In this discussion, Adam and Judith chat about the connections between movement and writing and how the world of dance helps her appreciate her environment more as well as how the discipline has driven her writing. They then chat about her new book, Loving the...

Judith Lindbergh has spent her life dedicated to storytelling. It started through dance and acting and extended into becoming an author, teacher, and creator of The Writers Circle . There, writers of all age and experience come together to take workshops and classes under world class published authors. They foster creativity, openness, and the joy of writing. In this discussion, Adam and Judith ta...

Judith Lindbergh has spent her life dedicated to storytelling. It started through dance and acting and extended into becoming an author, teacher, and creator of The Writers Circle. There, writers of all age and experience come together to take workshops and classes under world class published authors. They foster creativity, openness, and the joy of writing. In this discussion, Adam and Judith tal...

A picture is worth a whole novel with Kerri Schlottman Kerri Schottman has always been fascinated by photojournalism. She loves the stories that can be conveyed by a single picture and she’s had a great deal of exposure to the artists who take them. She found herself thinking about the concepts of how photos can remove the subject's voice in a way when we only look at a picture. This is how her ne...

A picture is worth a whole novel with Kerri Schlottman Kerri Schottman has always been fascinated by photojournalism. She loves the stories that can be conveyed by a single picture and she’s had a great deal of exposure to the artists who take them. She found herself thinking about the concepts of how photos can remove the subject's voice in a way when we only look at a picture. This is how her ne...

Wow does this episode cover a lot! Iconic romance author Penny Reid opens this discussion by discussing her obsession with crafting before getting why and how she learned to make soap before getting into her deep dive into essential oils. We then bring up a classic Penny Reid concept- KNITTING! But wait… there’s more! We also chat about the “Penny Reid-iverse” by getting into her journey as a self...

Wow does this episode cover a lot! Iconic romance author Penny Reid opens this discussion by discussing her obsession with crafting before getting why and how she learned to make soap before getting into her deep dive into essential oils. We then bring up a classic Penny Reid concept- KNITTING! But wait… there’s more! We also chat about the “Penny Reid-iverse” by getting into her journey as a self...

Nikki Payne, debut author of Pride and Protest , is a cultural anthropologist by day who spends her time thinking about big questions and how to answer them. On this episode, she joins Adam to discuss one of the questions she's spent her life thinking about: What does it mean to be "ugly". She opens the conversation by explaining how her fascination began with the movie, The Color Purple and has c...

Nikki Payne, debut author of Pride and Protest, is a cultural anthropologist by day who spends her time thinking about big questions and how to answer them. On this episode, she joins Adam to discuss one of the questions she's spent her life thinking about: What does it mean to be "ugly". She opens the conversation by explaining how her fascination began with the movie, The Color Purple and has co...

Bestselling rom-com writer Sophie Cousens lives on Jersey Island in the UK and it has changed the entire way she lives her life, in the best possible way. In this discussion, Adam and Sophie chat about what living on a small island is like, the stress she feels now that her books come with expectations, and her love of the romantic comedy genre.  Her latest book, Before I Do , is the perfect end o...

Bestselling rom-com writer Sophie Cousens lives on Jersey Island in the UK and it has changed the entire way she lives her life, in the best possible way. In this discussion, Adam and Sophie chat about what living on a small island is like, the stress she feels now that her books come with expectations, and her love of the romantic comedy genre.  Her latest book, Before I Do, is the perfect end of...

Surprise! It’s a bonus episode absolutely loaded with book recommendations! Adam is joined by his good pal, Amy Clark from momadvice.com and the fabulous Book Gang podcast to offer up some book recommendations just in time for your holiday travel season. These recommendations span every genre so there is definitely something for everybody. Enjoy and thanks for all the support in the first few mont...

Surprise! It’s a bonus episode absolutely loaded with book recommendations! Adam is joined by his good pal, Amy Clark from momadvice.com and the fabulous Book Gang podcast to offer up some book recommendations just in time for your holiday travel season. These recommendations span every genre so there is definitely something for everybody. Enjoy and thanks for all the support in the first few mont...

Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches , has always loved to unwind after a busy day. Her favorite way to do so involves the simple, repetitive tasks of pointing and clicking. She first remembers playing with tamagotchi before graduating to the computer games of her youth that she would play with her father.  Adam and Sangu discuss their shared love of the King’s Qu...

Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, has always loved to unwind after a busy day. Her favorite way to do so involves the simple, repetitive tasks of pointing and clicking. She first remembers playing with tamagotchi before graduating to the computer games of her youth that she would play with her father.  Adam and Sangu discuss their shared love of the King’s Que...

Martha Anne Toll has lived a musical life. She was raised with siblings who formed a family string quartet, studied with a world class teacher for viola, and spent countless hours perfecting the singular notes that, collectively, make beautiful music. In addition to music, Martha has a love of books few can match, interviewing authors and reviewing stories for NPR while she’s also spent a lifetime...

Martha Anne Toll has lived a musical life. She was raised with siblings who formed a family string quartet, studied with a world class teacher for viola, and spent countless hours perfecting the singular notes that, collectively, make beautiful music. In addition to music, Martha has a love of books few can match, interviewing authors and reviewing stories for NPR while she’s also spent a lifetime...

Horror novelist Dawn Kurtagich deeply understands what makes a story memorable. She seeks out the small details and aspects that make stories special. She learned these things by watching Xena, Warrior Princess.  The show was an awakening for her on so many levels. In this wide reaching conversation, Dawn and Adam discuss how Xena opened up her world but they also discuss mental health, the small...

Horror novelist Dawn Kurtagich deeply understands what makes a story memorable. She seeks out the small details and aspects that make stories special. She learned these things by watching Xena, Warrior Princess.  The show was an awakening for her on so many levels. In this wide reaching conversation, Dawn and Adam discuss how Xena opened up her world but they also discuss mental health, the small...

New York Times bestselling author Claribel Ortega knows about world building. She's been doing it since she was a child when she first discovered The Sims, the popular video game that lets you build entire communities and lives and determine how they play out. In this discussion, Claribel shares her experiences with the addicting game, the surprisingly emotional moments when her Sims die, and how...

New York Times bestselling author Claribel Ortega knows about world building. She's been doing it since she was a child when she first discovered The Sims, the popular video game that lets you build entire communities and lives and determine how they play out. In this discussion, Claribel shares her experiences with the addicting game, the surprisingly emotional moments when her Sims die, and how...

Melissa Urban, co-creator of Whole 30, joins Adam to discuss her new book, The Book of Boundaries . Melissa has built her career by being someone people come to seeking help with creating spaces in their own lives and over the years she’s learned to build boundaries for herself. As a recovering addict, it’s pivotal for her to maintain a healthy lifestyle and healthy mindset.  In addition to discus...

Melissa Urban, co-creator of Whole 30, joins Adam to discuss her new book, The Book of Boundaries. Melissa has built her career by being someone people come to seeking help with creating spaces in their own lives and over the years she’s learned to build boundaries for herself. As a recovering addict, it’s pivotal for her to maintain a healthy lifestyle and healthy mindset.  In addition to discuss...

Rachel Harrison has quickly established herself as one of THE defining voices of the horror genre. She exploded onto the scene several years ago with her terrifying and unnerving debut The Return before following that up with the equally spooky Cackle . Both books were not only atmospheric and gothic, but they also were extremely well written, the pages flying by. Her newest book, Such Sharp Teeth...