Authors Like Us
Authors Like Us
A podcast about everything you didn't want to know about the authors you love.
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Episode 22 Helaine Becker
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07/02/11 • 25 min
After nearly a six month absence, Authors Like Us is back. This was a podcast we did with Canadian author Helaine Becker, who had helped spearhead a book drive to bring attention to the closures of libraries in California. We chat about the state of Canadian schools, the apathy of our media and government, and what, if anything, we can do to attempt change. Sites of interest: http://www.helainebecker.com/
Episode 19 - Susin Nielsen PART ONE
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11/15/10 • 22 min
Anyone who was a teenager in the 80s grew up on the wonderful Canadian drama, Degrassi Junior High. The success of the show can be summed up by its fun cast, real teens, and its great writing. As a teen, I never thought I'd ever be so lucky as to meet one of those writers. Lee and I met up with Susin Neilsen at Oz Coffee on a warm and sunny Vancouver afternoon. We chatted about her picture books, her novels and her career as a TV writer. Her dry wit extends beyond the pages of her books and scripts, right into her in-person conversation. In the first part of the interview, we chat with Susin about her newest book - Dear George Clooney, Please Marry My Mom. While the machines at Oz were a bit loud (actually, my recorder was just more powerful than I realized) we hope the background noise will make you feel as if you were there with us. You can learn more about Susin at: http://www.susinnielsen.com/
Episode 18 - The Lee and James Interview
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10/26/10 • 25 min
This is how far behind we are. We recorded this episode at the end of August, meaning it to be a summer wrap-up. I suppose it still is ... though some of our "future" events are now past. Either way, it's a good snap shot into the lives of Lee Fodi and myself, James McCann, all things techie (and tardy). Guest interviewer kc dyer (www.kcdyer.com) once again takes charge, and offers a funny perspective into the life of the two authors who run Authors Like Us. I should mention, that if you listen past the closing song you will get our out takes from Pirate Camp 2010!
Episode 17 - Kevin Sylvester
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09/07/10 • 35 min
We could call this the "Food Episode," as much of it centres around the many dishes we love to eat. This is perfect for our guest, Kevin Sylvester, whom many of you Canucks may recall from his CBC radio days. Kevin's books, Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders, and the sequel, The Aztec Abduction, are fresh stories for kids who are looking for something a little different. In this episode you'll discover some of the delectable dishes, and a narrow miss with a pulled rat sandwich, that helped inspire this new face to the Canlit scene. You can find out more about Kevin at his blog, http://kevinarts.blogspot.com/
Episode 16 - Kari Lynn Winters
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08/25/10 • 25 min
Kari, Lee and I all go back to the early days that we were published. It's been quite exciting to be there for each other as we grew as writers, and though Kari has moved to the other side of the world (Toronto) we are still managing to keep in touch. In this episode of ALU, you get to meet Kari and hear this brilliant academic - not only as an educator, but as a child-like author. Her picture books are well worth reading, as they combine both aspects of her personality. To learn more about Kari, visit www.kariwinters.com/
Episode 13 - The Class of 2k10 at BEA
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06/25/10 • 26 min
During our trip to Book Expo America, we had the opportunity to interview the Class of 2k10. What is that, you may ask? This is a unique idea for a group of debut authors to support and promote each other as they launch their new books. In the photo, we have: Shannon Delany, Jeri Smith-Ready, Denise Jaden, Rhonda Hayter, Judith Graves, and Kitty Keswick. Missing are: Swati Avasthi, Michele Corriel, Leah Cypess, Alexandra Diaz, Bonnie J. Doerr, Janet Fox, Jacqueline Houtman, Jennifer Hubbard, Irene Latham, Tom Leveen, Shari Maurer, Kristina McBride, Mara Purnhagen, Laura Quimby, Jame Richards, N.H. Senzai, and Laura L. Sullivan. You can find out more about them here: http://www.classof2k10.com/
Episode 10 - Part II With Meg Tilly and Don Calame
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04/20/10 • 22 min
When geeks discuss hockey, sports, vegetarianism and Korea. All in one great podcast.
Episode 9 - Susan Juby
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04/02/10 • 32 min
The hardest part of making a podcast is knowing what to cut. We generally record more than we'll need, just to make sure that we get some great juicy bits. However, what happens when the author is so entertaining that all of it is juicy? Susan Juby is a fantastic author of young adult fiction. Her newest novel is what I would call an Important Piece in young adult literature. This is the kind of book that will transform lives, and I'm willing to bet even save a few. It's the kind of memoir that reminds us that we are not the only ones going through darkness, but that we share a common human experience. Nice Recovery is a book that every parent needs to read, and then give to their preteen or teen to read. You can learn all about Susan at www.susanjuby.com
Episode 7 - Marianne Mancusi
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02/14/10 • 21 min
I think this marks the first time Lee and I were nervous speaking with our guest. Up until this point, at least one of us (if not both) knew the author we were about to interview, whereas this time we interviewed someone we knew only by reputation. In a "world is small" sort-of way, I "met" Mari Mancusi (http://www.marimancusi.com/) through Myspace in 2007 when my book Pyre was being published. I asked her to read a pre-published copy of it, and if she liked it maybe she would provide me with a quote for the jacket. She graciously read it, enjoyed it and gave me the quote. After that, I have enjoyed following her career with her vampire series, Blood Coven, as well as her new story in the anthology, "Zombie Valentine" and countless other books. You can see her at Dragon Con defending Zombies on the panel "Vampires vs. Zombies" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3oox2K1tC0). When she isn't writing, you can see her on the nationally syndicated TV show Better TV. (http://www.better.tv/)
Episode 23 - Tom Angleberger
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07/02/11 • 24 min
This was our interview with Tom Angleberger, author of Strange Case of Origami Yoda. Many times in the past Lee and I have attempted to pull authors into a Star Wars discussion, but this time our author came willingly. There are teasers for book two, so listen carefully! http://origamiyoda.wordpress.com/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Authors Like Us have?
Authors Like Us currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does Authors Like Us cover?
The podcast is about Literature, Reading, Writing, Children'S, Podcasts, Books, Arts and Authors.
What is the most popular episode on Authors Like Us?
The episode title 'Episode 23 - Tom Angleberger' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Authors Like Us?
The average episode length on Authors Like Us is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Authors Like Us released?
Episodes of Authors Like Us are typically released every 14 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Authors Like Us?
The first episode of Authors Like Us was released on Nov 16, 2009.
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