Still Hooked: More of What We Want From Authors
05/12/25 • 27 min
From footnote gags and dramatic time jumps to unreliable narrators and human writing, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dive deeper into what readers want from authors. Trust, voice, pacing, mood... The list (and the critique) goes on.
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From footnote gags and dramatic time jumps to unreliable narrators and human writing, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dive deeper into what readers want from authors. Trust, voice, pacing, mood... The list (and the critique) goes on.
AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own... hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
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I’m Hooked: What Readers Want More From Authors
We asked the book club: What do you love when authors do? From time-jumping stories to snarky all-knowing narrators, moving settings, and psycho-analyzing protagonists, Ramya Amuthan and Jacob Shymanski dish on the literary techniques that leave listeners wanting more.
AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
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AMI Audiobook Review is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes three new podcast episodes a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Follow AMI Audiobook Review on YouTube & Instagram!
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own... hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
- X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
- Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
- Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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