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Behind the Book

Behind the Book is hosted by authors Tess Thompson and Karen McQuestion, both of whom have a passion for books, lack filters, and are too curious for their own good. Listen to insider scoops, insight... Read more

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Ranked #1

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How Debra Clopton's Writing Routine Helped Her Recover from a Life-Threatening Illness

How Debra Clopton's Writing Routine Helped Her Recover from a Life-Threatening Illness

Tess & Karen loved talking with USA Today and international bestselling author Debra Clopton!  She writes wholesome,... Read more

11 Jul 2022

46mins

Ranked #2

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Gregory Maguire, Author of WICKED: An Interview Not to be Missed!

Gregory Maguire, Author of WICKED: An Interview Not to be Missed!

Gregory Maguire is a master storyteller, both in the written form and in this interview! Tess & Karen were enthralle... Read more

4 Jul 2022

1hr 14mins

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Jodi Allen Brice: How the Pandemic Inspired a Genre Change

Jodi Allen Brice: How the Pandemic Inspired a Genre Change

Jodi Allen Brice writes small town clean and sweet romance.  Her previous novels, written under a different name, were p... Read more

27 Jun 2022

42mins

Ranked #4

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From Rejection to #1 Amazon Bestseller

From Rejection to #1 Amazon Bestseller

When Karen McQuestion's publisher rejected her book, THE MOONLIGHT CHILD, she decided to self-publish it, then poured on... Read more

20 Jun 2022

45mins

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Sara Rosett, Author of Cozy and Historical Mysteries

Sara Rosett, Author of Cozy and Historical Mysteries

USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett writes lighthearted mysteries for readers who enjoy atmospheric settings and pu... Read more

13 Jun 2022

44mins

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Karen McQuestion --Three Things Every Great Novel Must Have

Karen McQuestion --Three Things Every Great Novel Must Have

Amazon Charts bestselling author Karen McQuestion describes the three things every great novel has in common. Books ment... Read more

6 Jun 2022

18mins

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Editor Jacque Ben-Zekry Explains the Promise of the Premise

Editor Jacque Ben-Zekry Explains the Promise of the Premise

Jacque Ben-Zekry of Modify Editorial Services, is a Developmental Story Editor primarily working with Mystery, Thriller,... Read more

30 May 2022

1hr 3mins

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How Simone St. James' Love of True Crime Inspired a Novel

How Simone St. James' Love of True Crime Inspired a Novel

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Simone St. James writes books spanning genres and time periods. Listen t... Read more

23 May 2022

41mins

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Elizabeth Mackey on the Art of Designing Effective Book Covers

Elizabeth Mackey on the Art of Designing Effective Book Covers

This episode is all about one of Tess and Karen's favorite topics--book covers! Designer Elizabeth Mackey (who lives in ... Read more

16 May 2022

43mins

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Award-Winning Picture Book Author & Illustrator Chris Van Dusen on Creating Stories for Kids

Award-Winning Picture Book Author & Illustrator Chris Van Dusen on Creating Stories for Kids

Welcome to what Tess calls her favorite interview of all time! Author Chris Van Dusen shares how he was chosen to illust... Read more

9 May 2022

57mins

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