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E130: Interview with James Wade, author of Beasts of the Earth

August 24, 2023Author InterviewAll Things Left Wild, Author Interview, beasts of the earth, Blackstone Audio, Blackstone Publishing, East Texas, Friday Reads, James Wade, Readers Advisory, River Sing Out, Staff Pick, Texastopshelfatmerricklibrary

“A ll Things Lef t Wild by James Wade was one of my favorite novels of the last two years, as was River, Sing Out. But neither of those novels could have prepared me for the dark and compelling vision of Beasts of the Earth.” ~David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Spur and Anthony Award-winning author of Winter Counts

James Wade’s third book, Beasts of the Earth, is a heart-stopper, a jaw-dropper, and a prose-stunner. The characters of Harlen LeBlanc and Munday Fisher are two you won’t soon forget. There’s a reason the New York Review of Books calls James Wade an “an author of extraordinary merit.” Take a listen to this interview with three-peat guest author James Wade. Thank you so much Mr. W for joining me once again on the show! It’s always a pleasure, but it’s an even bigger pleasure reading your fabulous novels.

Reserve James Wade titles here. Follow James Wade on Instagram at @jameswadewriter

James Wade recommends: Oleander City by Matt Bondurant; Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy; The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy; The Last Karankawas by Kimberly Garza

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Episode 89: Interview with Cadwell Turnbull – No Gods, No Monsters

April 13, 2022Author InterviewBlackstone Audio, Blackstone Publishing, Cadwell Turnbull, Convergence Trilogy, Fantasy, No Gods No Monsters, Science Fiction, The Lesson, trilogytopshelfatmerricklibrary

What a thrill to welcome back Cadwell Turnbull to the podcast! Cadwell was here for E41 and his debut THE LESSON. Now he’s back to talk about the first book in his brand new and very exciting Convergence Trilogy, NO GODS, NO MONSTERS. We talk about alot in this episode including what it’s like to write a trilogy, no easy feat!

“As creatures from myth and legend reveal themselves to be real, we’re reminded that people often are the actual monsters. Turnbull’s prose is gorgeous and lush, using contemporary fantasy as a lens to examine real-world oppression and injustice.” Those are my words from the Library Reads Top Ten Books of September 2021 for NO GODS, NO MONSTERS! I was honored to be chosen to cheer on the new book.

Thank you so much for joining me Cadwell – it was terrific and I cannot wait for book two!

Cadwell Turnbull recommends: Never Have I Ever by Isabel Yap; the Murderbot Series and the entire Martha Wells collection; Naomi Novik collection; Emily St. John Mandel collection; the Martine Arkady collection.

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Episode 63: Interview with James Wade 2021 Edition: RIVER, SING OUT

June 8, 2021Author InterviewAll Things Left Wild, Author Interview, bad guys, Blackstone Audio, Blackstone Publishing, Book Discussion, book discussions, East Texas, Friday Reads, James Wade, Mare of Easttown, Readers Advisory, River Sing Out, Staff Pick, Texas, The Thin Mantopshelfatmerricklibrary

You all remember when James Wade joined us for E42 to discuss his debut novel, All Things Left Wild.

Well, James Wade is BACK!

He’s back on Top Shelf and he’s back to talk about his new book, River Sing Out. River Sing Out is an East Texas thriller that finds young Jonah Hargrave navigating the very depths of the river bottoms in more ways than one. Hold on to you hats folks, because once again James Wade delivers some serious bad guys in River Sing Out...one in particular is known as the Thin Man and I’m getting the chills just typing his name. So check out this episode because this southern gothic kept me glued until the very last page.

Man it was great to catch up with James Wade, and we even managed to talk about Mare of Easttown, so you’ll just have to give a listen.

James Wade recommends: The Hunting Wives by May Cobb; Joe Lansdale titles especially the forthcoming Moon Lake; and Olympus, Texas by Stacey Swann

Reserve your copy of River, Sing Out ; and All Things Left Wild

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Episode 42 Interview with author James Wade

August 7, 2020Author InterviewAuthor Interview, Blackstone Audio, Blackstone Publishing, Book Discussion, book discussions, debut, debut author, Friday Reads, James Wade, Readers Advisorytopshelfatmerricklibrary

“There’s a story in my head…” novelist James Wade tells us in this incredible interview about his page-turning historical fiction debut, All Things Left Wild: after a botched robbery, sixteen-year-old Caleb Bentley is on the run with his mean-spirited older brother across the American Southwest at the turn of the 20th century. And boy will Caleb’s moral compass and inner courage be tested.

I could not put this book down.

What a thrill to talk to James Wade about the book, his writing process, and how he became a writer. Just like his book, this interview is one wild and compelling ride. Hold on to your hats! A total blast, thanks a million James!

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Episode 41: Interview with author Cadwell Turnbull

July 24, 2020Author InterviewAuthor Interview, Blackstone Audio, Blackstone Publishing, book discussions, Cadwell Turnbull, debut author, Readers Advisory, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

I read The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull in 2019 and this book is *still* with me… This incredible debut is an alien first contact novel set in the Virgin Islands and follows three families adjusting to this invasion. The Lesson explores colonialism, and the history of colonialism (how Turnbull does this, I will not spoil, but it is amazing). Cadwell Turnbull also explores sexuality, politics, and ageing. I cannot say enough about this book. We also talk about a trilogy, what he’s reading these days and honestly, this episode is just the complete package. I was thrilled to be able to host him for this episode.