Bestselling Vampire Author, and Be the Reader

Charlotte Readers Podcast

In this episode 347, we take a dark detour with Smolder, the newest novel in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series from number one New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton. We learn from David Weinberg about getting inside your reader’s head, and from Charlotte Lit on writer independence. And we have book recommendations and more.
Today’s Featured Authors:
Laurell K. Hamilton Time Stamp: 3:43
In Smolder, Vampire hunter Anita Blake is no stranger to killing monsters. It’s part of her job as a Preternatural U.S. Marshal, after all. But even her experience isn’t enough to stop something that is bent on destroying everything—and everyone—she loves. There is more than just a murderer to catch: an ancient evil has arrived in St. Louis. Learn more at https://www.laurellkhamilton.com/.
David Weinberg Time Stamp: 39:44
We discuss David Weinberg’s blog post “Be the Reader” (https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/be-the-reader/).
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 32:20
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip about writer independence from dependence.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 51:35
Hannah recommends:
Memorial by Bryan Washington
Sarah recommends:
Virtual You by Peter Coveny and Roger Highfield
Landis recommends:
Under Enemy Colors by Sean Thomas Russell
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog (https://pages.charlotte.edu/mark-west/blog/author/miwest/), recommends:
The Secret of FBI File 100-3-116 by Mark de Castrique
Community Voices:
Thank you to Pernille Hughes for sharing an elevator pitch.
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