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I’m Melissa Banczak, author of the June Nash Mysteries, and co-author of the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series with Lisa Mahoney. When I’m not writing, I’m reading. I started this show to rave about new discoveries, chat with indie and small publishing house authors, and occasionally share from my works in progress. This is Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & Reads.

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I’m Melissa Banczak, author of the June Nash Mysteries, and co-author of the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series with Lisa Mahoney. When I’m not writing, I’m reading. I started this show to rave about new discoveries, chat with indie and small publishing house authors, and occasionally share from my works in progress. This is Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & Reads.

    Ep 123 - Author Gigi Lain and her debut novel, Little but Fierce

    Ep 123 - Author Gigi Lain and her debut novel, Little but Fierce

    Good Adventures,
    Today I'm chatting with a new favorite author, Gigi Lain. I thoroughly enjoyed her debut novel, Little but Fierce, and highly recommend it! Comment over on my Youtube channel. 
    Purchase Links:
    Amazon
    Google Books
    Kobo
    Gigi Lain Website
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    What do I write? Thanks for asking. You can listen to some of my audiobooks for free on my YouTube channel and find ebooks, audio, and paperbacks over on my website.  
    Thanks for watching. Go read a good book!
    Melissa

    • 42 min
    Ep 122 - Neil the Squeal Gets a Deal - A Christmas Elf in Witness Protection with Author Victoria Rocus

    Ep 122 - Neil the Squeal Gets a Deal - A Christmas Elf in Witness Protection with Author Victoria Rocus

    Good Adventures, 
    I found the funniest, weirdest, oddest, Vella serial story and you have to read it! Victoria Rocus, the author joins me for the chat. When you're done listening, drop down to the show notes and go read this story! 
    Comment over on our Youtube channel. 
    Links:
    Neil the Squeal on Kindle Vella 
    Victoria's Website 
    Victoria's Linktree
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    What do I write? Thanks for asking. You can listen to my June Nash Misadventure audiobooks for free right here on this channel and find ebooks, audio, and paperbacks at my online store. 
    Thanks for listening. Go read a good book!
    Melissa

    • 36 min
    Ep 121 - Saving a Soul with Cuddles

    Ep 121 - Saving a Soul with Cuddles

    Good Adventures,
    Feeling lost? Maybe you need a cuddle. Filmmaker and author Jason O’Brien dove into the world of cuddling and healed himself in the process. In our chat, he takes us through what led to his films, Cuddle and My Body is Not Obscene, and eventually his memoir Cuddle Me. 
    Comment over on our Youtube Channel. 
    Links:
    The films: http://www.flprods.com/
    The book: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Cuddle-Me/dp/B0CFBYGT4W/
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    What do I write? Thanks for asking. You can listen to some of my audiobooks for free right here on this channel and find ebooks, audio, and paperbacks over on my website. https://melissabanczak.com/
    Thanks for watching. Go read a good book!
    Melissa

    • 29 min
    Ep 120 Butterfly Shifters, Guardian Angels, and Author TK Lawyer

    Ep 120 Butterfly Shifters, Guardian Angels, and Author TK Lawyer

    Good Adventures,
    Today I’m talking Butterfly Shifters and Guardian Angels with author TK Lawyer. Comment over on our Youtube channel. 
    Links:
    Buy signed copies direct.
    Follow her on Instagram. 
    Enjoy her book trailers here.  
    Jan 20 and 21, 2024 she’ll be at the Central Florida Comic Con in Lakeland.
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    What do I write? Thanks for asking. You can listen to some of my audiobooks for free right here on this channel and find ebooks, audio, and paperbacks here. 
    Thanks for listening. Go read a good book!
    Melissa
    Melissa

    • 21 min
    Imposter Tendencies and The Lost Girl with Allison Spooner

    Imposter Tendencies and The Lost Girl with Allison Spooner

    Good Adventures,
    Today I’m chatting with author Allison Spooner about her YA novel The Lost Girl. In a desperate attempt to save her dying daughter, a mother sends the thirteen year old off toward the second star to the right and straight on till morning.
    Want to watch this as a video? You'll find it on our Youtube channel. 
    Links:
    https://linktr.ee/allisonspooner
    https://www.allisonspoonerwriter.com/
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    What do I write? Thanks for asking. You’ll find my June Nash Misadventures plus my co-authored Roll-A-Prompt Jumpstarts at https://melissabanczak.com/
    Until next time, go read a good book, 
    Melissa

    • 22 min
    Ep 118 Silly Squirrels Benefit Lions

    Ep 118 Silly Squirrels Benefit Lions

    Good Adventures,
    Today I’m chatting with author/illustrator Amy Quig about her picture book, Good Night Squirrels, an adorable rhyming book that follows the antics of three young squirrels as they play with their forest friends and learn a few lessons along the way. 
    A portion of proceeds benefits Wisconsin Lions Camp. A worthy organization with camps for youth and adults with disabilities. 
    Comment over on our YouTube channel so I can see it and reply! 
    Links:
    https://quigbooks.com/ - buy the book or schedule a signing! 
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    What do I write? Thanks for asking. You’ll find my cozy mystery and writing prompt jumpstarts at https://melissabanczak.com/
    That’s it for now, go read a good book,
    Melissa

    • 18 min

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