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Meet the new co-hosts of Charlotte Readers Podcast – Beyond 300 and learn about the new format for the show.

Author and developmental editor Nora Gaskin and author Landis Wade talk about the developmental editing process, how her developmental editing process worked for his books, and tips from the author and editor perspectives as to how authors and developmental editors can work together to make books better.

Landis and Janet perform scenes from Deadly Declarations at the Boone Literary Festival

Authors Donna Everhart and Landis Wade talk with narrators Amy Bentley and Bill A. Jones about the process of making their novels into audiobooks and tips related to the narration process, plus readings by the narrators.

Mystery writers Sara Johnson and Valerie Nieman join mystery writer and host Landis Wade to talk about their three recent mystery books and they tackle the topic of writing mysteries.

Learn about the storyline for “Deadly Declarations,” a novel with mysteries separated by more than 250 years.

Authors Catherine Farley and Kathy Izard join author host Landis Wade for a discussion of overcoming writing and marketing struggles and talk about Catherine’s and Kathy’s recent books.

Amber Smith, author of the middle grade book “Code Name: Serendipity,” and Paula Martinac, author of the historical “Dear Miss Cushman” offer tips on writing younger characters.

Thanks to Marti Mongiello and his team for a fun conversation about the history of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and the writing of my novel, Deadly Declarations

Discussion with authors’ Cathy Pickens, Carrie Knowles and Frank Morelli on inspiration, writing and book marketing.

Interview with author Scott Syfert about the controversial Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence

Reflections, gratitude, photos, video and music in honor of 200 episodes

Drawing on lessons learned from 200 author episodes, Landis shares his 5 Ps of Podcasting, his 5 Cs of Writing, his 5 Ls of Interviewing and his 5 As of building a passion project.

Landis interviews award winning authors Jacqui Castle and John Kessel and NC water expert Klaus Albertin on the thriller, “The Water Knife,” by Paolo Bacigalupi and the topic of water rights

The book discussed is Matt Doherty’s: “REBOUND, From Pain to Passion, Leadership Lessons Learned”

Landis talks writing classes and all things Charlotte Lit with Kathie Collins and Paul Reali

Book promotion secrets with Lynda Bouchard, Dawn Hardy and Hannah Larrew

A Group Read. Merry Christmas!

So .. I taught a class …