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In this special episode of Withywindle, author and publisher Carolyn Givens joins us to share her story, The King’s Messenger!

Carrie lives in Charlotte with her literary cat, Lord Peter Wimsey. She has previously bumped around the world, both as a missionary kid and adult. Carrie was part of the publishing process on more than 30 books before launching Bandersnatch.

She’s the author of Rosefire, published by Bandersnatch Books in 2021, and The King’s Messenger, released as a new edition by Bandersnatch in 2022.

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About Carolyn Givens

In this episode of Withywindle, we’re wandering into the wonderfully imaginative world of illustrator Jaime Zollars!

We chat about favorite snacks, the path that led her to drawing, and the joys of making pictures (and maybe monsters) come to life.

Jaime shares what sparks her imagination, how she found her way as an artist, and which of the books she’s illustrated is especially close to her heart.

Come along for a conversation about art, books, creativity, and all the strange and delightful things that happen when you follow your imagination.

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In this special episode of Withywindle, author Matthew Mellema joins us to share an original story, Back from Mars!”

It started when Earth lost communication with every single Martian outpost at the same time. Even worse was the final transmission from Mars. . .”

Learn more about Matthew Mellema HERE

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What do baseball, Boston, and picture books have in common? Matt Tavares! In this delightful episode of Withywindle, we chat with the award-winning author and illustrator about the winding path that led him to creating beloved books for children. We also talk baseball, history, and discover how real-life passions can become beautiful stories.

Garglehauser Song Lyrics by Andy!

Garglehauser, the bookstore troll

He loves riding on the toll roads

Give him a book with a monster inside

He’ll laugh and laugh til he dies

Garglehauser, the bookstore troll

He is very, very old

Wise as master yoda, you see

Garglehauser, we love thee

Garglehauser, the bookstore troll

He loves eating books with mold

As it’s always been foretold

Garglehauser, the bookstore troll

Learn more about Matt Tavares

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In this special episode of Withywindle, author Carolyn Leiloglou joins us to share one of the beloved tales from the Brothers Grimm: The Six Swans.

The Six Swans is a timeless fairy tale about the quiet strength of sacrificial love, the endurance of hope, and the restorative power of faithful devotion.Learn more about Carolyn Leiloglou HERE.Shop books by Caolyn Leiloglou.

What happens when two lovers of stories, poetry, and imagination join us around the Withywindle fire?

In episode two of Withywindle Season 10, we’re delighted to welcome poet, priest, and storyteller Malcolm Guite, along with master illustrator Stephen Crotts. Together, we wander through the worlds of myth, wonder, and faith, exploring the stories that shape our hearts and spark our imaginations.

Enjoy!

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Malcolm Guite

Stephen Crotts

In this episode we present “How Slimebottom the Troll Got His Name,” a wonderfully strange and delightfully mischievous tale written and brought to us by Glenn McCarty.

Join us for a journey filled with trolls, trouble, and the kind of muddy mayhem that makes sense on Withywindle. This story is sure to leave a little slime on your boots and a smile on your face.

Glenn McCarty Tumbleweed Books: https://glennmccarty.com/shop-2/

Glenn McCarty Song of the Stone Tiger: https://www.bandersnatchbooks.com/books/stone-tiger

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Season 10 starts… NOW! After a long, long break (did you miss us? we missed you!), Withywindle is back with a brand-new episode packed with books, belly laughs, and some truly questionable jokes.

Our first guest of the season is author Kate Milford, who joins us to talk about the magic of stories, mysterious adventures, and, of course, snacks. We swap favorites, ask big questions, get a little goofy along the way.Welcome back to Withywindle.

Surprise! We’re back for a special between-seasons episode.Deck the halls and duck the dad jokes . . . it’s the Withywindle Christmas Special! David and Graeme bring you a snow-covered story, yuletide games, a Very Official Holiday Snack Review™, and enough cheerful chaos to power Santa’s sleigh.

Tune in for the merriest Withywindle of the year!

We’re ending season 9 of Withywindle the same way we always do, with a questionpalooza! So hit that play button and tune in as we answer such questions as . . .

• How do we prepare the guests for Withywindle shenanigans?

• What would the Withywindle Soda Shop be called, and what flavors would we serve?

• What are our favorite reads of the year?

• How many Cheetos does it take to get out of a glen?

• And many, many more!

Thank you for listening to another season of Withywindle. We love doing this show, and we are so grateful for everyone who takes the time to send us notes of encouragement, snacks, drawings, or comes to visit us at Goldberry Books. See you next season!

Thank you to all of our guests who came on this season and shared in the nonsense.

Thank you to Logan Green for producing the show.

And don’t forget, you can head to withywindle.substack.com to become a supporter of the show for only $5. We’ll be posting bonus content for you there. Your help ensures seasons to come. THANK YOU!