Turn the Page Podcast

Episode one thirty one - part one

Carola Lovering joined us to talk about Too Good To Be True, her twisty new novel which shifts perspectives between three deeply scarred characters involved in a marriage triangle. Of course, we HAD to ask Carola about Stephen, the memorable sociopath from her debut novel, Tell Me Lies -- which led to a conversation about various Long Island addresses which make appearances in both of her novels.

Episode one thirty one - part two

Young and talented, David Hopen penned The Orchard, a story about a protagonist from an Orthodox community who moves to South Florida for his senior year of high school, and the wild ride that ensues as he peels away the layers of his own relationship with the secular world. David also lends lip service to a favorite kosher pizza place in Florida -- and answers a question about another food item which makes an appearance in the book.

Episode one thirty one - part three

Teddy Wayne tells us about the significance of the late 1990's, in which his short novel Apartment is set. Apartment, which not a flashy thriller is thick with anxiety and awkwardness which will keep the pages turning as Wayne's unnamed protagonist invites his classmate Billy to share an apartment with him. While at first subtle, the chasm between Billy's background and the protagonists begins to splinter and leads the reader to question the true meaning of loneliness and privilege.

Episode one thirty - part one

There's something about Witches with Amber Benson.

Amber Benson zoomed in to talk about her several series written in the fantasy genre, and ended up hanging out to discuss the foresight of Octavia Butler, the congeniality of Merricat Blackwood -- Shirley Jackson's antihero, and how often Giles cleaned his glasses during her time on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Spoiler Alert! Merricat wasn't so nice, but Amber is a delight.

Episode one thirty - part three

 A Very Meta Podcast with Eliza Jane Brazier.

Author Eliza Jane Brazier's debut novel, "If I Disappear" finds Sera, an avid fan of True Crime Podcasts running from her own disappointing life to uncover the secrets behind the disappearance of Rachel, Sera's favorite podcaster whose content focuses on women who disappear.

Episode one thirty - part two

Assassin's Creed Gold with Anthony Del Col.

Author and graphic novel creator Del Col returns to the podcast to talk about his work in fiction podcasting -- notably adapting the popular video game franchise Assassin's Creed to podcast format in Assassin's Creed Gold -- an audio series released by audible which explores new aspects of Isaac Newton's history and includes plenty of the fast paced intrigue to thrill fans of the video games and newcomers alike.

Special Episode 18

We welcomed guests from all over the world to talk about their involvement in The Covid Cello Project, a series of viral videos which feature a beautiful orchestra of cello players from every corner of the globe playing everything from classical music to rock! The Covid Cello Project, headed by Tony Rogers grew from 15 to over 500! Not only is this a tapestry of international cello players, but it is multigenerational as well. Stay tuned after the episode for a sample of their work.

https://www.youtube.com/c/TonyRogers/videos

Episode one twenty nine - part three

Debut author Kate Weinberg talks about the Truants, an atmospheric mystery surrounding a toxic mentorship in academia, and a few hints of Agatha Christi.

Episode one twenty nine - part two

Meghan Arcuri and Carol Gyzander talk about women in horror month and how you can get involved! First and foremost, you should join us for their event in partnership with Syosset Public Library on February 28.

Episode one twenty nine - part one

Long Island Native James Chambers chats about his work with the Horror Writers Association, adapting comic books, and collaborating with Leonard Nimoy.