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Beyond the Page #3 | Angela Page on Historical Fiction, Screenwriting & the Many Paths to Publishing
Tags: adapting books to film, Angela Page, Angela Page Conti, aspiring authors, author interview, author podcast, based on a true story, Beyond the Page, book marketing, book podcast, Books, creative writing, Enrico G., family history, filmmaking, historical fiction, historical fiction podcast, historical novels, hybrid publishing, Italian history, Italian immigrants, page chewing, publishing industry, screenwriting, storytelling, WNBA Books, Women’s National Book Association, World War II fiction, writer interview, writing community, writing process -
The Second Apocalypse Readalong: Every Discussion from The Darkness That Comes Before to The Unholy Consult
From 2023 through 2024, I was joined by author Carl D. Albert, Varsha, and Dan (and others who joined when…
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Beyond the Page #2 | Jared Maxwell on Florida Noir, Leadership & Code of Vengeance
One of my favorite things about hosting Beyond the Page is discovering the unique journeys that lead people to storytelling.…
Tags: author interview, author podcast, Beyond the Page, book podcast, Books, character development, Code of Vengeance, creative writing, crime fiction, crime fiction podcast, crime noir, dark comedy, Florida Noir, independent author, independent publishing, indie author, Jared Maxwell, law enforcement, leadership, military fiction, morally gray characters, noir fiction, page chewing, reading, storytelling, suspense novels, thriller books, writer interview, writing craft, writing process -
Beyond the Page #1 | T.J. Cooper on Epic Fantasy, Self-Publishing & A Shadows Vendetta
Today marks the launch of a brand-new series here at Page Chewing: Beyond the Page. While Page Chewing has always…
Tags: A Bond of Silver, A Shadows Vendetta, author interview, author podcast, Beyond the Page, book discussion, book podcast, Brandon Sanderson, comics, creative writing, epic fantasy, fantasy author, fantasy books, fantasy literature, fantasy podcast, graphic novels, independent author, independent publishing, indie fantasy, Joe Abercrombie, page chewing, Ray Bradbury, self publishing, storytelling, T.J. Cooper, Tolkien, worldbuilding, writer interview, writing craft, writing process -
Page Burners: Deadhouse Gates Readalong Guide
Page Burners is our ongoing group-read podcast series where we tackle some of fantasy and speculative fiction’s biggest and most…
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The Darkness That Comes Before Reread: Prologue Discussion (Full Series Spoilers)
Early Access for supporters of the Page Chewing blog, episode will be public Saturday 7/4. When readers first pick up…
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Best Prime Day Deals for Readers, Gamers & Tech Lovers | Page Chewing
Prime Day has arrived! Here are a few deals I’ve found that I think fellow Page Chewers would find useful.…
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Weekly Update: Some Books Feel Like Coming Home
There are more books in the world than any of us will ever have time to read. Every year brings…
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Weekly Update: Malazan, Social Media Fatigue, and Why Reading Still Matters
There are weeks where I feel like I’m reading everything at once and weeks where I wonder how I’m ever…
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Back in the Saddle: Malazan, The Second Apocalypse, New Projects & Reading Updates
After a long stretch of real life getting in the way of reading and podcasting, things are finally getting back…
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Page Chewing’s Amazon Ebook Deal Roundup – Updated 7/9/26
Everyone loves a good deal, especially when it comes to books. Whether it’s to read later, just to have or…
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Friday Conversation: Lincoln Michel on Writing, Genre & The Future of Fiction
We’ve got a great one for you this week. In the latest episode of Friday Conversation, I sit down with…
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Is Crossed Brilliant or Just Brutal? A Page Chewing Discussion
Crossing the Line: Revisiting Garth Ennis’ Most Controversial Comic Few comics have divided readers quite like Garth Ennis and Jacen…
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A War to End All by Michael R. Fletcher & Clayton Snyder – Chapter by Chapter Podcast Discussion | Page Chewing
Final Discussion and Author Conversation The conclusion of The Manifest Delusions trilogy arrives with A War to End All, a…
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The Second Apocalypse Readalong: Exploring R. Scott Bakker’s Epic Fantasy Masterpiece | Page Chewing (2023 with Katerina & Daniel)
If there’s one fantasy series built for deep dives, heated conversations, and big-brain theories, it’s R. Scott Bakker’s The Second…
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Pick of the Week: You’ve Been Cancelled #2
After hearing so much about You’ve Been Cancelled #2, I decided to grab issue #1 and catch up on the…
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PAGE CHEWING: Comics & Manga – Weekly Pulls | Ep 2 PotW:Tales of Syzpense #1
On episode 2 I talk about 7 books I read this week and reveal my pick of the week! Instead…
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