Good Adventures, If you're a fan of shows like the X files, Manifest, and Lost, you will love the new serial Vella story Genesis Machine. Meet the author and then go read! Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: The Genesis Machine Learn more at her website  On the Kindle app, token start at 1.99 for 140 but on Amazon desktop, they start at 1.99 for 200. https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella ~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my mystery Vella, 4 Bullets and a Ghost here.   And my fantasy Vella, Amy of Earth as Kelli Wieland here.  See you next week. Until then, go read a good book. Melissa

Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & Reads

Genesis Machine - A UFO Conspiracy Vella Interview with KJ Gillenwater

Good Adventures, I'm back from my summer hiatus. Which I forgot to tell anyone about. Ah well. On this show this week, AE McKenna returns to chat about being part of the Amazon beta for hard cover books. You'll want to stick around for the whole show to hear how you could win a signed hard back cover of the second book in her Smoke and Magic Series. Comment over on our youtube channel.  The cut off date, which I forgot to mention will be Oct 14 at 11:59 EST. See a pattern here? Without notes, I completely fail at life. Links: Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Amazon , Bookbub   Listen to Amy's wonderful story from one of our Roll-A-Prompt Writing shows ~~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. If you like cozy novels, start with How to Sex Your Snake   Do you read on the new Kindle Vella? You'll want 4 Bullets and a Ghost. Never heard of Vella? It's from Amazon. They gives you the first 3 of each serial for free and then 200 additional free tokens to buy more episodes. Read on Amazon or Kindle iphone or ipad app. That's it for now. Go read a good book. Melissa

Smoke and Magic - Death Rite Genie with Author AE McKenna

Good Adventures, I'm so excited to introduce you to author Elizabeth Engelman. Her novel, The Way of the Saints is one of the best I've read this year and won the Nilson prize for a first novel. I see many more awards in the book's future.  If you'd like to comment on today's show, head on over to our YouTube channel.  Pre-order The Way of the Saints now - https://lizzyengelman.com/home/ It will be out September 2021 You can also support your local book store by ordering from them directly or through https://bookshop.org If you only shop on Amazon, you'll find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Saints-Nilsen-Prize-First-Winner/dp/1733015337/ That's it for now. See you next time. Go read a good book.  Melissa  

The Way of the Saints - Elizabeth Engelman discusses her award winning novel that follows 3 generations of Puerto Rican Woman

Good Adventures, I'm so excited - it's writing prompt time. Today, I'm joined by my Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series co-author Lisa Mahoney and our good friend space opera author A.L. Bruno. We roll dice, write, and read, cutting out all that boring stuff while we write. Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: A new favorite singer/songerwriter is Jay Ingram. Check him his album on itunes. Want your own copy of a Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal? You'll find them on Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Amazon.  A.L Bruno's Space Opera Novel Stars Forever Black.  He was on ep 101 of the show and you can hear him read a section. If you are going to be near the Orlando area come see Lisa and I at the Orlando Books Reads con the last weekend of August. It's free to attend the book signing on Aug 28, 2021 from 3-6 pm eastern.   And that's it. I'll see you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa

A Feverish Cyclops and a Magic Carpet - It's Writing Prompt Time!

Good Adventures, This week I'm chatting with frequent guest Tony Bruno. You know him from many of our Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Shows. Today, we're chatting about his new space opera novel, Stars Forever Black. And he reads!  Comment over on our Youtube Channel.  Links: Stars Forever Black Tony's Website That's it for now. Until next time, go read a good book.  Melissa

Space Opera Author A.L. Bruno Chats Stars Forever Black

Good Adventures,  I'm so excited to welcome back my sometimes co-host Terri M. Collica. We're chatting with cover designer Mariah Sinclair today. Lots of great info for cozy mystery authors. Including what you need for the new Amazon episodic serial service Vella.  Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: https://www.mariahsinclair.com https://www.thecovervault.com ~~~~ What do Terri and I write? Thanks for asking.  Terri pens the Sunny McBain YA Mystery Series. Fuzzy Visions and Family Visions. https://www.amazon.com/Terri-M-Collica/e/B00OUE3URW I write the June Nash Mysteries - How to Sex Your Snake, How to Square Your Grouper, How to Launch Your Lizard. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW That's it for now. Until next time, go read a good book. Melissa

Book Cover Designer Mariah Sinclair talks Cozy Covers & the new Vella

Good Adventures, I'm excited to chat with author Shelly Snow Pordea about her time travel series, surviving a cult, and her work as a coach and ghost writer.  Comment over on our Youtube page.  Links: Shelly's website; (love the pictures) https://www.shellysnowpordea.com ~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my June Nash Cozy series, about a reluctant adventurer here, starting with How to Sex Your Snake. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW See you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa

Time Travel with Author Shelly Snow Pordea

Good Adventures, This week, Lisa Mahoney and I are joined by our friend Kristina for a Roll-W-Prompt Writing show.  Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series on Amazon, B & N, and Kobo.  That's it for now. Go read a good book.  Melissa  

Running A vulnerable 10K with a Ballroom Dancer - It's Writing Prompt Time!

Good Adventures, This week, I have an enlightening chat with mystic, muse, and mentor Kamala Devi McClure. They’ve starred on Showtime’s reality TV series, Polyamory: Married & Dating, and been featured on Dr. Drew, Tyra Banks, and the award-winning documentary, Sex Magic.  Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: For their books, workshops and newsletter, visit KD's website. ~~~~ That's it for this now. Go read a good book, Melissa  

Sacred Sexual Healing with mystic, muse and mentor kamala Devi McClure

  Good Adventures, Today, I'm reading ch 1 of my new novel, How to Sex Your Snake. Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Ninjas & Wrestlers & Giants, oh my! June’s life is in limbo. Since being the personal assistant to her twin brother does not include helping wrangle his lizards up on the International Space Station—thank God—she’s got free time on her hands. Which for her, usually means trouble. But not this time. Nope, she’s just going to relax, avoid any sort of publicity, steer clear of her brother's nutty fans The Dewzers, and just hang out with Morgan. Except he's on his first case as a private eye and he needs to make one little stop. Where June's attacked by a ninja. Well that escalated quickly. When clues lead her and Morgan to wrestlers who impersonate the Nash twins, it becomes personal. Big June and the Bugs? Puh-leaze. Now she’s cape deep in the world of semi-professional wrestling. And as Morgan works his way through this first case, June realizes he's in over his head and she's about to end up down for the count. Permanently! You'll find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Google Play https://books2read.com/u/3JRExv And Nora's Saga over at Allegiance.  That's it for now. I'll see you next time, go read a good book, Melissa

Ninjas & Wrestlers & Giants, Oh My! Today I'm reading the first chapter of How to Launch Your Lizard

Good Adventures, This week I'm talking to author Piper Punches. She reads from The Murder Lawyer and you don't want to miss this. Comment over on our Youtube Channel.  Links: Find her books: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gOtuhn Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3ttNprO Indiebound.org https://bit.ly/2OdKHGZ Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-murder-lawyer And anywhere else ebooks are sold including Google & Apple Website: piperpunches.com Email piper@piperpunches.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/piperpunches Socials: @piperpunches (FB, IG, Twitter, Goodreads, Medium, Pinterest) Sign up for her newsletter and read Part One of The Murder Lawyer for free: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/4ypc62kyug ~~~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Sex Your Snake is the first novel in the June Nash Mysteries and If you're a writer, check out the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Series, I co-author. https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Banczak/e/B01N7UG4ZW/ That's it for now. See you next time. Go read a good book, Melissa

Lawyers, She stories, and the Big Bang Theory with author Author Piper Punches

Good Adventures, This week we're joined by children's author Ginger Baerg and as usual, it's a lot of fun! Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Visit Ginger's Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo. That's it for now. See you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa

Memories of Alligators at the Car Wash - It's Writing Prompt Time Again!

Good Adventures, This week I'm chatting with soap maker and author Carrie Pack. Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links: https://www.thegildedbubble.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiVvhwVY2KYAgLNorqfZlQ Check out Carrie's novels: http://carriepack.com Love my new logo for the show? Want something great too? Go chat with Kevin over at https://www.instagram.com/KevinDrawsStuff/ ~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Launch Your Lizard is my latest June Nash Mystery. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW See you next time. Go read a good book, Melissa

Hand Crafted Soaps with Author and Soap Maker Carrie Pack

Good Adventures, If your feet are itchin' to travel, you'll love this week's episode. Laura and I talk travel in Greece, France, and Italy and she reads a sample. Her prose is so beautiful, you'll feel like you're there when you read her book.  Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links:  Surf her blog over at https://www.pagesandstories.com Memory Keeper on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JJKT1MG/ ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Sex Your Snake is the first book in my June Nash Mystery Series. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW See you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa

The Memory Keeper - Travel Memoir with Author Laura Janis Thompson

  Good Adventures, Lisa and I are joined by first time author Elliot Vang. If you'd like to play along, hit pause when we finish rolling for our prompt, write for 30 minutes and then listen to what we came up with. You can share your story in the comments over on our YouTube Channel. You'll find the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and whoops, they're not on Google Play yet. If you'd like to join us for a future show, leave a comment. That's it for now. Go read a good book! Melissa

Disco Cakes - It's Writing Prompt Time Again!

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