YA-OK https://ya-ok.pinecast.co en 2024 Join us every other Tuesday as Erik J. Brown (Author of All That's Left in the World & Lose You to Find Me) and Alyssa Ljub (Netflix's The Circle Season 4 & Alyssa Explains it All Podcast) celebrate the growing popularity of YA Novels. Each episode will contain stories from authors, recommendations or lists that is sure to expand your goodreads list! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2896fa2c-bf79-11ee-8049-2b94cf4f792a/image/YA_OK_Coverart.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress YA-OK https://ya-ok.pinecast.co yes episodic A Podcast about Young Adult Novels with the people who write them Geekscape Join us every other Tuesday as Erik J. Brown (Author of All That's Left in the World & Lose You to Find Me) and Alyssa Ljub (Netflix's The Circle Season 4 & Alyssa Explains it All Podcast) celebrate the growing popularity of YA Novels. Each episode will contain stories from authors, recommendations or lists that is sure to expand your goodreads list! Join us every other Tuesday as Erik J. Brown (Author of All That's Left in the World & Lose You to Find Me) and Alyssa Ljub (Netflix's The Circle Season 4 & Alyssa Explains it All Podcast) celebrate the growing popularity of YA Novels. Each episode will contain stories from authors, recommendations or lists that is sure to expand your goodreads list!

]]> Geekscape saintmort@gmail.com A Spoiler Full Better The Devil Discussion This week we are doing a Spoiler Filled Deep Dive into Erik's new Thriller "Better The Devil". Make sure you have read the book prior to this episode to avoid spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 A Spoiler Full Better The Devil Discussion full 51 Geekscape This week we are doing a Spoiler Filled Deep Dive into Erik's new Thriller "Better The Devil". Make sure you have read the book prior to this episode to avoid spoilers! This week we are doing a Spoiler Filled Deep Dive into Erik's new Thriller "Better The Devil". Make sure you have read the book prior to this episode to avoid spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are doing a Spoiler Filled Deep Dive into Erik's new Thriller "Better The Devil". Make sure you have read the book prior to this episode to avoid spoilers!

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]]> 3160 yes "Follow the Water" Author Ellen Cochrane For our 50th Episode we sit down with Ellen Cochrane who took a true story she remembered from her youth and crafted an exciting and informative middle group book out of it. Follow the Water has strong "Hatchet" vibes in all the best ways and we know you're gonna love Ellen as much as we did! ⁠Buy Merch⁠ ⁠Join Our Facebook Group⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000 "Follow the Water" Author Ellen Cochrane full 50 Geekscape For our 50th Episode we sit down with Ellen Cochrane who took a true story she remembered from her youth and crafted an exciting and informative middle group book out of it. Follow the Water has strong "Hatchet" vibes in all the best ways and we know you're gonna love Ellen as much as we did! For our 50th Episode we sit down with Ellen Cochrane who took a true story she remembered from her youth and crafted an exciting and informative middle group book out of it. Follow the Water has strong "Hatchet" vibes in all the best ways and we know you're gonna love Ellen as much as we did! ⁠Buy Merch⁠ ⁠Join Our Facebook Group⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For our 50th Episode we sit down with Ellen Cochrane who took a true story she remembered from her youth and crafted an exciting and informative middle group book out of it. Follow the Water has strong "Hatchet" vibes in all the best ways and we know you're gonna love Ellen as much as we did!


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]]> 4101 yes "Meet Me Under the Lights" Author Cassie Miller We're back!! Today we sit down with author Cassie Miller to discuss her debut YA Novel "Meet Me Under the Lights"! This book was pitched to us as "Friday Night Lights" meets "The Notebook" which obviously checked all our boxes. Enjoy an hour conversation about baseball, theater and Kenny Ortega! Also at the end Erik gives a life update and how it will affect our release schedule for the next year or so. Buy Merch Join Our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000 "Meet Me Under the Lights" Author Cassie Miller full 49 Geekscape We're back!! Today we sit down with author Cassie Miller to discuss her debut YA Novel "Meet Me Under the Lights"! This book was pitched to us as "Friday Night Lights" meets "The Notebook" which obviously checked all our boxes. Enjoy an hour conversation about baseball, theater and Kenny Ortega! We're back!! Today we sit down with author Cassie Miller to discuss her debut YA Novel "Meet Me Under the Lights"! This book was pitched to us as "Friday Night Lights" meets "The Notebook" which obviously checked all our boxes. Enjoy an hour conversation about baseball, theater and Kenny Ortega! Also at the end Erik gives a life update and how it will affect our release schedule for the next year or so. Buy Merch Join Our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're back!! Today we sit down with author Cassie Miller to discuss her debut YA Novel "Meet Me Under the Lights"! This book was pitched to us as "Friday Night Lights" meets "The Notebook" which obviously checked all our boxes. Enjoy an hour conversation about baseball, theater and Kenny Ortega!


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]]> 4556 yes How Forever 16 Turned into Lance Rubin's Family Audiobook In a mini-Episode Producer Matt sits down with past guest Lance Rubin about his new book Forever 16 and the audiobook he made with his wife and brother! Buy Merch Join Our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000 How Forever 16 Turned into Lance Rubin's Family Audiobook full 48 Geekscape In a mini-Episode Producer Matt sits down with past guest Lance Rubin about his new book Forever 16 and the audiobook he made with his wife and brother! In a mini-Episode Producer Matt sits down with past guest Lance Rubin about his new book Forever 16 and the audiobook he made with his wife and brother! Buy Merch Join Our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a mini-Episode Producer Matt sits down with past guest Lance Rubin about his new book Forever 16 and the audiobook he made with his wife and brother!


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]]> 1554 yes Our Favorite Reads of The Year This week we go through our favorite books we read in 2025! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram! Join Our Facebook Group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Our Favorite Reads of The Year full 47 Geekscape This week we go through our favorite books we read in 2025! This week we go through our favorite books we read in 2025! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram! Join Our Facebook Group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we go through our favorite books we read in 2025!


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]]> 3503 yes 8-Bit Christmas Author Kevin Jakubowski For our Christmas Episode this year we are very excited to be joined by Kevin Jakubowski, a screenplay writer who wrote the YA novel 8-Bit Christmas which later became a huge hit on HBO Max. We discuss the transition from screenplays to novels as well as what it was like seeing his first book become a film! Buy some merch Follow us on Instagram Join our Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000 8-Bit Christmas Author Kevin Jakubowski full 46 Geekscape For our Christmas Episode this year we are very excited to be joined by Kevin Jakubowski, a screenplay writer who wrote the YA novel 8-Bit Christmas which later became a huge hit on HBO Max. We discuss the transition from screenplays to novels as well as what it was like seeing his first book become a film! For our Christmas Episode this year we are very excited to be joined by Kevin Jakubowski, a screenplay writer who wrote the YA novel 8-Bit Christmas which later became a huge hit on HBO Max. We discuss the transition from screenplays to novels as well as what it was like seeing his first book become a film! Buy some merch Follow us on Instagram Join our Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For our Christmas Episode this year we are very excited to be joined by Kevin Jakubowski, a screenplay writer who wrote the YA novel 8-Bit Christmas which later became a huge hit on HBO Max. We discuss the transition from screenplays to novels as well as what it was like seeing his first book become a film!


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]]> 3751 yes "The Bone Tower" Authors Fox Starr This week we are joined by the author team Fox Starr about their new Fantasy YA novel The Bone Tower! Buy some YA-OK Merch Follow us on Instagram Join our Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000 "The Bone Tower" Authors Fox Starr full 45 Geekscape This week we are joined by the author team Fox Starr about their new Fantasy YA novel The Bone Tower! This week we are joined by the author team Fox Starr about their new Fantasy YA novel The Bone Tower! Buy some YA-OK Merch Follow us on Instagram Join our Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by the author team Fox Starr about their new Fantasy YA novel The Bone Tower!


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]]> 4440 yes "Everything We Never Had" and "Patron Saints of Nothing" author Randy Ribay This week we are joined by author Randy Ribay who wrote the critically acclaimed Patron Saints of Nothing as well as well as some Avatar The Last Airbender novels and the more recently released "Everything We Never Had" Buy YA-OK Merch Follow us on IG Join our FB Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000 "Everything We Never Had" and "Patron Saints of Nothing" author Randy Ribay full 44 Geekscape This week we are joined by author Randy Ribay who wrote the critically acclaimed Patron Saints of Nothing as well as well as some Avatar The Last Airbender novels and the more recently released "Everything We Never Had" This week we are joined by author Randy Ribay who wrote the critically acclaimed Patron Saints of Nothing as well as well as some Avatar The Last Airbender novels and the more recently released "Everything We Never Had" Buy YA-OK Merch Follow us on IG Join our FB Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author Randy Ribay who wrote the critically acclaimed Patron Saints of Nothing as well as well as some Avatar The Last Airbender novels and the more recently released "Everything We Never Had"


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]]> 4590 yes "The Vale" and "Loveboat, Taipei" Author Abigail Hing Wen This week Erik and Alyssa are joined by Abigail Hing Wen who talks about her novel "Loveboat, Taipei" which was turned into a Netflix movie as well as her newest novel "The Vale" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000 "The Vale" and "Loveboat, Taipei" Author Abigail Hing Wen full 43 Geekscape This week Erik and Alyssa are joined by Abigail Hing Wen who talks about her novel "Loveboat, Taipei" which was turned into a Netflix movie as well as her newest novel "The Vale" This week Erik and Alyssa are joined by Abigail Hing Wen who talks about her novel "Loveboat, Taipei" which was turned into a Netflix movie as well as her newest novel "The Vale" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Erik and Alyssa are joined by Abigail Hing Wen who talks about her novel "Loveboat, Taipei" which was turned into a Netflix movie as well as her newest novel "The Vale"

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]]> 3763 yes The Dark Writing of Christopher Pike This week in honor of Halloween just around the corner Erik takes the time to educate Alyssa and Producer Matt on all the dark tales we missed out by not reading Christopher Pike in their youth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000 The Dark Writing of Christopher Pike full 42 Geekscape This week in honor of Halloween just around the corner Erik takes the time to educate Alyssa and Producer Matt on all the dark tales we missed out by not reading Christopher Pike in their youth! This week in honor of Halloween just around the corner Erik takes the time to educate Alyssa and Producer Matt on all the dark tales we missed out by not reading Christopher Pike in their youth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week in honor of Halloween just around the corner Erik takes the time to educate Alyssa and Producer Matt on all the dark tales we missed out by not reading Christopher Pike in their youth!

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]]> 3011 yes 20 Years of Twilight On October 5, 2005 Twilight hit book shelves and immediately became a global phenomenon! Today to celebrate that Alyssa and Erik dive into their history of these books and if they think they hold up still! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000 20 Years of Twilight full 41 Geekscape On October 5, 2005 Twilight hit book shelves and immediately became a global phenomenon! Today to celebrate that Alyssa and Erik dive into their history of these books and if they think they hold up still! On October 5, 2005 Twilight hit book shelves and immediately became a global phenomenon! Today to celebrate that Alyssa and Erik dive into their history of these books and if they think they hold up still! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On October 5, 2005 Twilight hit book shelves and immediately became a global phenomenon! Today to celebrate that Alyssa and Erik dive into their history of these books and if they think they hold up still!

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]]> 4800 yes "Rare Birds" author Jeff Miller This week we are joined by author Jeff Miller about his middle-grade book Rare Birds. Jeff talks about getting his foot in the door in writing and what lead to this much more adult themed book compared to his previous work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "Rare Birds" author Jeff Miller full 40 Geekscape This week we are joined by author Jeff Miller about his middle-grade book Rare Birds. Jeff talks about getting his foot in the door in writing and what lead to this much more adult themed book compared to his previous work! This week we are joined by author Jeff Miller about his middle-grade book Rare Birds. Jeff talks about getting his foot in the door in writing and what lead to this much more adult themed book compared to his previous work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author Jeff Miller about his middle-grade book Rare Birds. Jeff talks about getting his foot in the door in writing and what lead to this much more adult themed book compared to his previous work!

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]]> 4471 yes Pre-Order Erik J Brown's Book Better The Devil This week instead of our usual interviews Producer Matt talks to host Erik J Brown about why you should pre-order his new book "Better Than Devil" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000 Pre-Order Erik J Brown's Book Better The Devil full 39 Geekscape This week instead of our usual interviews Producer Matt talks to host Erik J Brown about why you should pre-order his new book "Better Than Devil" This week instead of our usual interviews Producer Matt talks to host Erik J Brown about why you should pre-order his new book "Better Than Devil" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week instead of our usual interviews Producer Matt talks to host Erik J Brown about why you should pre-order his new book "Better Than Devil"

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]]> 1613 yes "Love and Video Games" Author Zachary Sergi This week Alyssa and Erik are joined by author Zachary Sergi to discuss his new book Love & Video Games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "Love and Video Games" Author Zachary Sergi full 38 Geekscape This week Alyssa and Erik are joined by author Zachary Sergi to discuss his new book Love & Video Games! This week Alyssa and Erik are joined by author Zachary Sergi to discuss his new book Love & Video Games! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alyssa and Erik are joined by author Zachary Sergi to discuss his new book Love & Video Games!

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]]> 4470 yes "Heir of Storms" Author Lauryn Hamilton Murray This week we are thrilled to welcome Heir of Storms author Lauryn Hamilton Murray to discuss her debut novel and why she loves fantasy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "Heir of Storms" Author Lauryn Hamilton Murray full 37 Geekscape This week we are thrilled to welcome Heir of Storms author Lauryn Hamilton Murray to discuss her debut novel and why she loves fantasy! This week we are thrilled to welcome Heir of Storms author Lauryn Hamilton Murray to discuss her debut novel and why she loves fantasy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are thrilled to welcome Heir of Storms author Lauryn Hamilton Murray to discuss her debut novel and why she loves fantasy!

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]]> 4042 yes "Kill Creatures" Author Rory Power This week we are joined by author Rory Power to discuss her newest novel Kill Creatures as well as her award winning novel Wilder Girls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "Kill Creatures" Author Rory Power full 36 Geekscape This week we are joined by author Rory Power to discuss her newest novel Kill Creatures as well as her award winning novel Wilder Girls! This week we are joined by author Rory Power to discuss her newest novel Kill Creatures as well as her award winning novel Wilder Girls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author Rory Power to discuss her newest novel Kill Creatures as well as her award winning novel Wilder Girls!

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]]> 3870 yes "The House of Quiet" and "Mister Magic" author Kiersten White We are thrilled to have this week's guest Kiersten White on! For the last year we've all raved about how much we love the book Mister Magic, but now that Kiersten has released a YA Thriller called "The House of Quiet" we finally were able to invite her on! Unfortunately Alyssa was unavailable for this interview but Erik has more than enough questions for Kiersten! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "The House of Quiet" and "Mister Magic" author Kiersten White full 35 Geekscape We are thrilled to have this week's guest Kiersten White on! For the last year we've all raved about how much we love the book Mister Magic, but now that Kiersten has released a YA Thriller called "The House of Quiet" we finally were able to invite her on! Unfortunately Alyssa was unavailable for this interview but Erik has more than enough questions for Kiersten! We are thrilled to have this week's guest Kiersten White on! For the last year we've all raved about how much we love the book Mister Magic, but now that Kiersten has released a YA Thriller called "The House of Quiet" we finally were able to invite her on! Unfortunately Alyssa was unavailable for this interview but Erik has more than enough questions for Kiersten! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are thrilled to have this week's guest Kiersten White on! For the last year we've all raved about how much we love the book Mister Magic, but now that Kiersten has released a YA Thriller called "The House of Quiet" we finally were able to invite her on! Unfortunately Alyssa was unavailable for this interview but Erik has more than enough questions for Kiersten!

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]]> 5194 yes Books That Give Us Summer Vibes Instead of a guest this week we are breaking down the books we love that gives us Summer Vibes and at least one book we haven't read but look forward to reading this summer to hopefully give us summer vibes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:54:00 -0000 Books That Give Us Summer Vibes full 34 Geekscape Instead of a guest this week we are breaking down the books we love that gives us Summer Vibes and at least one book we haven't read but look forward to reading this summer to hopefully give us summer vibes! Instead of a guest this week we are breaking down the books we love that gives us Summer Vibes and at least one book we haven't read but look forward to reading this summer to hopefully give us summer vibes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Instead of a guest this week we are breaking down the books we love that gives us Summer Vibes and at least one book we haven't read but look forward to reading this summer to hopefully give us summer vibes!

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]]> 1980 yes "Run Away With Me" author J.L. Simmonds This week we are joined by J.L. Simmonds whose new YA “Run Away With Me” has been described as Thelma & Louise with Lesbians! We discuss how Aerosmith inspired the plot, the perfect naming of Muppet bands and why despite being in Europe J.L. felt like the road trip story only worked in the United States! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "Run Away With Me" author J.L. Simmonds full 33 Geekscape This week we are joined by J.L. Simmonds whose new YA “Run Away With Me” has been described as Thelma & Louise with Lesbians! We discuss how Aerosmith inspired the plot, the perfect naming of Muppet bands and why despite being in Europe J.L. felt like the road trip story only worked in the United States! This week we are joined by J.L. Simmonds whose new YA “Run Away With Me” has been described as Thelma & Louise with Lesbians! We discuss how Aerosmith inspired the plot, the perfect naming of Muppet bands and why despite being in Europe J.L. felt like the road trip story only worked in the United States! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by J.L. Simmonds whose new YA “Run Away With Me” has been described as Thelma & Louise with Lesbians! We discuss how Aerosmith inspired the plot, the perfect naming of Muppet bands and why despite being in Europe J.L. felt like the road trip story only worked in the United States!


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]]> 3678 yes "Summer Girls" author Jennifer Dugan Returns This week we are excited to welcome back Jennifer Dugan, our first return guest. Since we dove into Jennifer’s process last time this time we discuss movies, Kristen Stewart, straight men and concussions. We do also find time to discuss Summer Girls, Jennifer’s newest book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "Summer Girls" author Jennifer Dugan Returns full 32 Geekscape This week we are excited to welcome back Jennifer Dugan, our first return guest. Since we dove into Jennifer’s process last time this time we discuss movies, Kristen Stewart, straight men and concussions. We do also find time to discuss Summer Girls, Jennifer’s newest book! This week we are excited to welcome back Jennifer Dugan, our first return guest. Since we dove into Jennifer’s process last time this time we discuss movies, Kristen Stewart, straight men and concussions. We do also find time to discuss Summer Girls, Jennifer’s newest book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are excited to welcome back Jennifer Dugan, our first return guest. Since we dove into Jennifer’s process last time this time we discuss movies, Kristen Stewart, straight men and concussions. We do also find time to discuss Summer Girls, Jennifer’s newest book!

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]]> 3886 yes "Runaway With Me" and "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" author Brian Selznick This week we are honored to be joined by author Brian Selznick! Brian is a beloved author in the realm of middle grade famously illustrating Andrew Clements "Frindle" and then writing The Invention of Hugo Cabret which later became the Martin Scorsese film "Hugo". Now he's dipping his toe into the world of YA with his new novel "Runaway With Me"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 May 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "Runaway With Me" and "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" author Brian Selznick full 31 Geekscape This week we are honored to be joined by author Brian Selznick! Brian is a beloved author in the realm of middle grade famously illustrating Andrew Clements "Frindle" and then writing The Invention of Hugo Cabret which later became the Martin Scorsese film "Hugo". Now he's dipping his toe into the world of YA with his new novel "Runaway With Me"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are honored to be joined by author Brian Selznick! Brian is a beloved author in the realm of middle grade famously illustrating Andrew Clements "Frindle" and then writing The Invention of Hugo Cabret which later became the Martin Scorsese film "Hugo". Now he's dipping his toe into the world of YA with his new novel "Runaway With Me"!

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]]> 4957 yes "Gay the Pray Away" author Natalie Naudus This week we were joined by Natalie Naudus, Natalie has one of the more unique trajectories of any author we've had on the show. Natalie started her career doing audiobook readings before deciding to write a book of her own. We discuss her debut novel Gay the Pray Away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 May 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "Gay the Pray Away" author Natalie Naudus full 30 Geekscape This week we were joined by Natalie Naudus, Natalie has one of the more unique trajectories of any author we've had on the show. Natalie started her career doing audiobook readings before deciding to write a book of her own. We discuss her debut novel Gay the Pray Away! This week we were joined by Natalie Naudus, Natalie has one of the more unique trajectories of any author we've had on the show. Natalie started her career doing audiobook readings before deciding to write a book of her own. We discuss her debut novel Gay the Pray Away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we were joined by Natalie Naudus, Natalie has one of the more unique trajectories of any author we've had on the show. Natalie started her career doing audiobook readings before deciding to write a book of her own. We discuss her debut novel Gay the Pray Away!

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]]> 3976 yes "The Corruption of Hollis Brown" and "Icarus" author K. Ancrum This week we are joined by author K. Ancrum who you may remember as the author of "icarus" which was Erik's favorite read of last year! She joins us to promote her new book "The Corruption of Hollis Brown" and discuss her early says writing short fiction and her path to critically acclaimed books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "The Corruption of Hollis Brown" and "Icarus" author K Ancrum full 29 Geekscape This week we are joined by author K. Ancrum who you may remember as the author of "icarus" which was Erik's favorite read of last year! She joins us to promote her new book "The Corruption of Hollis Brown" and discuss her early says writing short fiction and her path to critically acclaimed books! This week we are joined by author K. Ancrum who you may remember as the author of "icarus" which was Erik's favorite read of last year! She joins us to promote her new book "The Corruption of Hollis Brown" and discuss her early says writing short fiction and her path to critically acclaimed books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author K. Ancrum who you may remember as the author of "icarus" which was Erik's favorite read of last year! She joins us to promote her new book "The Corruption of Hollis Brown" and discuss her early says writing short fiction and her path to critically acclaimed books!

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]]> 4923 yes "With or Without You" Author Eric Smith This week we are joined by author and literary agent Eric Smith to discuss his books (including his newest novel With or Without You) as well as his career as a literary agent! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "With or Without You" Author Eric Smith full 28 Geekscape This week we are joined by author and literary agent Eric Smith to discuss his books (including his newest novel With or Without You) as well as his career as a literary agent! This week we are joined by author and literary agent Eric Smith to discuss his books (including his newest novel With or Without You) as well as his career as a literary agent! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author and literary agent Eric Smith to discuss his books (including his newest novel With or Without You) as well as his career as a literary agent!

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]]> 3831 yes "My Eyes Are Up Here" author Laura Zimmermann This week we are joined by Laura Zimmermann the author of My Eyes Are Up Here as well as Just Do This One Thing For Me. Laura was put on our radar by past guest Lance Rubin and she was an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "My Eyes Are Up Here" author Laura Zimmermann full 27 Geekscape This week we are joined by Laura Zimmermann the author of My Eyes Are Up Here as well as Just Do This One Thing For Me. Laura was put on our radar by past guest Lance Rubin and she was an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT! This week we are joined by Laura Zimmermann the author of My Eyes Are Up Here as well as Just Do This One Thing For Me. Laura was put on our radar by past guest Lance Rubin and she was an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by Laura Zimmermann the author of My Eyes Are Up Here as well as Just Do This One Thing For Me. Laura was put on our radar by past guest Lance Rubin and she was an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT!

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]]> 4643 yes "You Belong Here" Author Sara Phoebe Miller This week we are down Erik and gained a Producer Matt for our interview with Sara Phoebe Miller. Sara's debut YA Graphic Novel "You Belong Here" is out NOW! Sara goes over her decade at DC, her hesitance to doing her debut novel as a comic and what drew her to Morgan Beem's artwork! Get your copy of You Belong Here anywhere books are sold and follow us on IG @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000 "You Belong Here" Author Sara Phoebe Miller full 26 Geekscape This week we are down Erik and gained a Producer Matt for our interview with Sara Phoebe Miller. Sara's debut YA Graphic Novel "You Belong Here" is out NOW! Sara goes over her decade at DC, her hesitance to doing her debut novel as a comic and what drew her to Morgan Beem's artwork! This week we are down Erik and gained a Producer Matt for our interview with Sara Phoebe Miller. Sara's debut YA Graphic Novel "You Belong Here" is out NOW! Sara goes over her decade at DC, her hesitance to doing her debut novel as a comic and what drew her to Morgan Beem's artwork! Get your copy of You Belong Here anywhere books are sold and follow us on IG @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are down Erik and gained a Producer Matt for our interview with Sara Phoebe Miller. Sara's debut YA Graphic Novel "You Belong Here" is out NOW! Sara goes over her decade at DC, her hesitance to doing her debut novel as a comic and what drew her to Morgan Beem's artwork!


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]]> 3286 yes "Nobody In Particular" Author Sophie Gonzales This week we are joined by author Sophie Gonzales to discuss her upcoming book Nothing in Particular (due out in June) as well as her career of killing characters to the horror of her mom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0000 "Nobody In Particular" Author Sophie Gonzales full 25 Geekscape This week we are joined by author Sophie Gonzales to discuss her upcoming book Nothing in Particular (due out in June) as well as her career of killing characters to the horror of her mom! This week we are joined by author Sophie Gonzales to discuss her upcoming book Nothing in Particular (due out in June) as well as her career of killing characters to the horror of her mom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author Sophie Gonzales to discuss her upcoming book Nothing in Particular (due out in June) as well as her career of killing characters to the horror of her mom!

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]]> 4547 yes Our Favorite Literary Couples In honor of Valentine's day Erik, Alyssa and Producer Matt go through their personal favorite Literary Couples (in both YA or regular romance). Was your favorite couple represented!? Let us know on our IG @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0000 Our Favorite Literary Couples full 24 Geekscape In honor of Valentine's day Erik, Alyssa and Producer Matt go through their personal favorite Literary Couples (in both YA or regular romance). In honor of Valentine's day Erik, Alyssa and Producer Matt go through their personal favorite Literary Couples (in both YA or regular romance). Was your favorite couple represented!? Let us know on our IG @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In honor of Valentine's day Erik, Alyssa and Producer Matt go through their personal favorite Literary Couples (in both YA or regular romance). Was your favorite couple represented!? Let us know on our IG @yaokpodcast

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]]> 3347 yes "Leap" Author Simina Popescu This week we are joined by Simina Popescu who wrote and cartooned the YA Graphic Novel LEAP! Make sure you follow them on IG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0000 "Leap" Author Simina Popescu full 23 Geekscape This week we are joined by Simina Popescu who wrote and cartooned the YA Graphic Novel LEAP! This week we are joined by Simina Popescu who wrote and cartooned the YA Graphic Novel LEAP! Make sure you follow them on IG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by Simina Popescu who wrote and cartooned the YA Graphic Novel LEAP!


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]]> 4823 yes "The Darkness Outside Us" by Eliot Schrefer This week we are joined by author Eliot Schrefer who wrote The Darkness Outside Us and The Brightness Between Us. We wanted to avoiding spoiling the book (for not just the listeners but also Alyssa and Producer Matt) so we instead focused on Schrefer's career and inspirations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0000 "The Darkness Outside Us" by Eliot Schrefer full 22 Geekscape This week we are joined by author Eliot Schrefer who wrote The Darkness Outside Us and The Brightness Between Us. We wanted to avoiding spoiling the book (for not just the listeners but also Alyssa and Producer Matt) so we instead focused on Schrefer's career and inspirations! This week we are joined by author Eliot Schrefer who wrote The Darkness Outside Us and The Brightness Between Us. We wanted to avoiding spoiling the book (for not just the listeners but also Alyssa and Producer Matt) so we instead focused on Schrefer's career and inspirations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author Eliot Schrefer who wrote The Darkness Outside Us and The Brightness Between Us. We wanted to avoiding spoiling the book (for not just the listeners but also Alyssa and Producer Matt) so we instead focused on Schrefer's career and inspirations!

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]]> 5017 yes Alyssa and Erik on Geekscape Since it's New Years Eve instead of a usual podcast we wanted to release the episode of Geekscape when Alyssa and Erik joined Jonathan London to discuss their new podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Alyssa and Erik on Geekscape bonus Geekscape Since it's New Years Eve instead of a usual podcast we wanted to release the episode of Geekscape when Alyssa and Erik joined Jonathan London to discuss their new podcast! Since it's New Years Eve instead of a usual podcast we wanted to release the episode of Geekscape when Alyssa and Erik joined Jonathan London to discuss their new podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Since it's New Years Eve instead of a usual podcast we wanted to release the episode of Geekscape when Alyssa and Erik joined Jonathan London to discuss their new podcast!

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]]> 3862 yes Christian Cringe Preview Check out Matt's new podcast "Christian Cringe" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 22 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Christian Cringe Preview bonus Geekscape Check out Matt's new podcast "Christian Cringe" Check out Matt's new podcast "Christian Cringe" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Check out Matt's new podcast "Christian Cringe"

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]]> 1225 Top 5 Books We Read This Year 2024 Edition In our final episode of the year Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt go over their top 5 books that they read this year. Some are from past guests, some are YA novels from hopefully future guests and some aren't even YA at all! Get a pen and paper we got 15 recommendations coming your way!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000 Top 5 Books We Read This Year 2024 Edition full 21 Geekscape In our final episode of the year Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt go over their top 5 books that they read this year. Some are from past guests, some are YA novels from hopefully future guests and some aren't even YA at all! Get a pen and paper we got 15 recommendations coming your way!!! In our final episode of the year Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt go over their top 5 books that they read this year. Some are from past guests, some are YA novels from hopefully future guests and some aren't even YA at all! Get a pen and paper we got 15 recommendations coming your way!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In our final episode of the year Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt go over their top 5 books that they read this year. Some are from past guests, some are YA novels from hopefully future guests and some aren't even YA at all!


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]]> 3848 yes "Disney High" with Ashley Spencer This week we are joined by our first non-fiction writer Ashley Spencer. While Disney High is not a YA novel it definitely will be of interest to many YA fans (and tells the tale of some very famous Young Adults from the 90s and 2000s!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000 "Disney High" with Ashley Spencer full 20 Geekscape This week we are joined by our first non-fiction writer Ashley Spencer. While Disney High is not a YA novel it definitely will be of interest to many YA fans (and tells the tale of some very famous Young Adults from the 90s and 2000s!) This week we are joined by our first non-fiction writer Ashley Spencer. While Disney High is not a YA novel it definitely will be of interest to many YA fans (and tells the tale of some very famous Young Adults from the 90s and 2000s!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by our first non-fiction writer Ashley Spencer. While Disney High is not a YA novel it definitely will be of interest to many YA fans (and tells the tale of some very famous Young Adults from the 90s and 2000s!)

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]]> 5459 yes "Flopping in a Winter Wonderland" by Jason June This week we are joined by Jason June who beyond being an incredible ball of positive energy, is also the author of the new book Flopping in a Winter Wonderland! We recorded this the day after the election and Jason's optimistic nature was exactly what we needed, we hope our episode brings the same optimism to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000 "Flopping in a Winter Wonderland" by Jason June full 19 Geekscape This week we are joined by Jason June who beyond being an incredible ball of positive energy, is also the author of the new book Flopping in a Winter Wonderland! We recorded this the day after the election and Jason's optimistic nature was exactly what we needed, we hope our episode brings the same optimism to you! This week we are joined by Jason June who beyond being an incredible ball of positive energy, is also the author of the new book Flopping in a Winter Wonderland! We recorded this the day after the election and Jason's optimistic nature was exactly what we needed, we hope our episode brings the same optimism to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by Jason June who beyond being an incredible ball of positive energy, is also the author of the new book Flopping in a Winter Wonderland! We recorded this the day after the election and Jason's optimistic nature was exactly what we needed, we hope our episode brings the same optimism to you!

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]]> 4874 yes "HappyHead" author Josh Silver This week we are thrilled by joined by Josh Silver. His booked "HappyHead" has been out in the UK for quite a while but now with the book sequel "Dead Happy" coming out in the UK, along with an upcoming film adaptation, his original book is finally being released in the States. Josh talks about the inspirations for the book as well as what it's like to have one of his novels being courted for a feature film! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000 "HappyHead" author Josh Silver full 18 Geekscape This week we are thrilled by joined by Josh Silver. His booked "HappyHead" has been out in the UK for quite a while but now with the book sequel "Dead Happy" coming out in the UK, along with an upcoming film adaptation, his original book is finally being released in the States. Josh talks about the inspirations for the book as well as what it's like to have one of his novels being courted for a feature film! This week we are thrilled by joined by Josh Silver. His booked "HappyHead" has been out in the UK for quite a while but now with the book sequel "Dead Happy" coming out in the UK, along with an upcoming film adaptation, his original book is finally being released in the States. Josh talks about the inspirations for the book as well as what it's like to have one of his novels being courted for a feature film! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are thrilled by joined by Josh Silver. His booked "HappyHead" has been out in the UK for quite a while but now with the book sequel "Dead Happy" coming out in the UK, along with an upcoming film adaptation, his original book is finally being released in the States.


Josh talks about the inspirations for the book as well as what it's like to have one of his novels being courted for a feature film!

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]]> 5046 yes What are the best Goosebumps Stories? This week Erik and Producer Matt discuss their favorite Goosebumps books while Alyssa reacts because ... she's never read them!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000 What are the best Goosebumps Stories? full 17 Geekscape This week Erik and Producer Matt discuss their favorite Goosebumps books while Alyssa reacts because ... she's never read them!! This week Erik and Producer Matt discuss their favorite Goosebumps books while Alyssa reacts because ... she's never read them!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Erik and Producer Matt discuss their favorite Goosebumps books while Alyssa reacts because ... she's never read them!!

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]]> 2944 yes "Stars, Hide Your Fires" Author Jessica Mary Best This week we are joined by "Stars, Hide Your Fires" author Jessica Mary Best who talks to us about her debut novel combining YA Romance with Sci-Fi as well as her other career doing narrative based short form podcasts! Jessica is one of the most fascinating people we've ever talked to and she will definitely be back in the future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 08 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000 "Stars, Hide Your Fires" Author Jessica Mary Best full 16 Geekscape This week we are joined by "Stars, Hide Your Fires" author Jessica Mary Best who talks to us about her debut novel combining YA Romance with Sci-Fi as well as her other career doing narrative based short form podcasts! Jessica is one of the most fascinating people we've ever talked to and she will definitely be back in the future! This week we are joined by "Stars, Hide Your Fires" author Jessica Mary Best who talks to us about her debut novel combining YA Romance with Sci-Fi as well as her other career doing narrative based short form podcasts! Jessica is one of the most fascinating people we've ever talked to and she will definitely be back in the future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by "Stars, Hide Your Fires" author Jessica Mary Best who talks to us about her debut novel combining YA Romance with Sci-Fi as well as her other career doing narrative based short form podcasts! Jessica is one of the most fascinating people we've ever talked to and she will definitely be back in the future!

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]]> 3790 yes Monster Club and Crying Laughing Author Lance Rubin We are joined by author Lance Rubin. Lance co-wrote a book with Link and Rhett from Good Mythical Morning called "The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek" and co-created The Monster Club book series with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky! We discuss the difference between writing by yourself vs. co-writing and have so much we forget to discuss his new YA novel Crying Laughing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000 Monster Club and Crying Laughing Author Lance Rubin full 16 Geekscape We are joined by author Lance Rubin. Lance co-wrote a book with Link and Rhett from Good Mythical Morning called "The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek" and co-created The Monster Club book series with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky! We discuss the difference between writing by yourself vs. co-writing and have so much we forget to discuss his new YA novel Crying Laughing! We are joined by author Lance Rubin. Lance co-wrote a book with Link and Rhett from Good Mythical Morning called "The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek" and co-created The Monster Club book series with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky! We discuss the difference between writing by yourself vs. co-writing and have so much we forget to discuss his new YA novel Crying Laughing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are joined by author Lance Rubin. Lance co-wrote a book with Link and Rhett from Good Mythical Morning called "The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek" and co-created The Monster Club book series with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky! We discuss the difference between writing by yourself vs. co-writing and have so much we forget to discuss his new YA novel Crying Laughing!

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]]> 4634 yes REPLAY - Erik on Geekscape Episode 602 Erik is working hard to meet the deadline for his 4th book so we're flashing back to 2021 when Erik appeared on Geekscape's flagship show to promote All That's Left in the World with host Jonathan London and his co-host Katie Hampton! We plan to be back in 2 weeks with more insightful interviews! Thank you for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000 REPLAY - Erik on Geekscape Episode 602 full 15 Geekscape Erik is working hard to meet the deadline for his 4th book so we're flashing back to 2021 when Erik appeared on Geekscape's flagship show to promote All That's Left in the World with host Jonathan London and his co-host Katie Hampton! We plan to be back in 2 weeks with more insightful interviews! Thank you for your patience! Erik is working hard to meet the deadline for his 4th book so we're flashing back to 2021 when Erik appeared on Geekscape's flagship show to promote All That's Left in the World with host Jonathan London and his co-host Katie Hampton! We plan to be back in 2 weeks with more insightful interviews! Thank you for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Erik is working hard to meet the deadline for his 4th book so we're flashing back to 2021 when Erik appeared on Geekscape's flagship show to promote All That's Left in the World with host Jonathan London and his co-host Katie Hampton!


We plan to be back in 2 weeks with more insightful interviews! Thank you for your patience!

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]]> 4241 yes So You're A Published Author Now What? In a follow up to our previous episode discussing Erik's book "The Only Light Left Burning" we wanted to discuss what it takes to properly Marketing and Promote a book after it's been released! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0000 So You're A Published Author Now What? full 14 Geekscape In a follow up to our previous episode discussing Erik's book "The Only Light Left Burning" we wanted to discuss what it takes to properly Marketing and Promote a book after it's been released! In a follow up to our previous episode discussing Erik's book "The Only Light Left Burning" we wanted to discuss what it takes to properly Marketing and Promote a book after it's been released! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a follow up to our previous episode discussing Erik's book "The Only Light Left Burning" we wanted to discuss what it takes to properly Marketing and Promote a book after it's been released!

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]]> 2786 yes The Only Light Left Burning Spoiler Full Discussion This week instead of a regular interview episode Alyssa and Producer Matt sit down with co-host Erik J. Brown to deep dive into his new book The Only Light Left Burning in this spoiler-filled discussion and answering multiple questions from listeners like yourself!! Make sure to follow us on IG: @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0000 The Only Light Left Burning Spoiler Full Discussion full 13 Geekscape This week instead of a regular interview episode Alyssa and Producer Matt sit down with co-host Erik J. Brown to deep dive into his new book The Only Light Left Burning in this spoiler-filled discussion and answering multiple questions from listeners like yourself!! This week instead of a regular interview episode Alyssa and Producer Matt sit down with co-host Erik J. Brown to deep dive into his new book The Only Light Left Burning in this spoiler-filled discussion and answering multiple questions from listeners like yourself!! Make sure to follow us on IG: @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week instead of a regular interview episode Alyssa and Producer Matt sit down with co-host Erik J. Brown to deep dive into his new book The Only Light Left Burning in this spoiler-filled discussion and answering multiple questions from listeners like yourself!!


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]]> 4581 yes "Darkhearts" & "The Ghost of Us" author James L. Sutter This week we are joined by author James L. Sutter! James started his career writing for RPGs before shifting to Young Adult novels. Be sure to check out some of his amazing novels Darkhearts as well as The Ghost of Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000 "Darkhearts" & "The Ghost of Us" author James L. Sutter full 12 Geekscape This week we are joined by author James L. Sutter! James started his career writing for RPGs before shifting to Young Adult novels. Be sure to check out some of his amazing novels Darkhearts as well as The Ghost of Us. This week we are joined by author James L. Sutter! James started his career writing for RPGs before shifting to Young Adult novels. Be sure to check out some of his amazing novels Darkhearts as well as The Ghost of Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author James L. Sutter! James started his career writing for RPGs before shifting to Young Adult novels. Be sure to check out some of his amazing novels Darkhearts as well as The Ghost of Us.

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]]> 4304 yes FLASHBACK - Erik J Brown on Alysssa Explains It All With Producer Matt preparing for Comic Con, Erik promoting his new book The Only Light Left Burning (Buy a copy anywhere books are sold!) and Alyssa's travel schedule we have been a tiny bit swamped this month. So enjoy this throw back to Erik appearing on Alyssa's podcast Alyssa Explains It All where this friendship was first started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000 FLASHBACK - Erik J Brown on Alysssa Explains It All bonus Geekscape With Producer Matt preparing for Comic Con, Erik promoting his new book The Only Light Left Burning (Buy a copy anywhere books are sold!) and Alyssa's travel schedule we have been a tiny bit swamped this month. So enjoy this throw back to Erik appearing on Alyssa's podcast Alyssa Explains It All where this friendship was first started! With Producer Matt preparing for Comic Con, Erik promoting his new book The Only Light Left Burning (Buy a copy anywhere books are sold!) and Alyssa's travel schedule we have been a tiny bit swamped this month. So enjoy this throw back to Erik appearing on Alyssa's podcast Alyssa Explains It All where this friendship was first started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices With Producer Matt preparing for Comic Con, Erik promoting his new book The Only Light Left Burning (Buy a copy anywhere books are sold!) and Alyssa's travel schedule we have been a tiny bit swamped this month. So enjoy this throw back to Erik appearing on Alyssa's podcast Alyssa Explains It All where this friendship was first started!

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]]> 3639 "The Lilies" author Quinn Diacon-Furtado This week we are joined by author Quinn Diacon-Furtado who tells us about their debut novel The Lilies. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the insane heatwave of the east coast and how classic literature might not always be right for high school english classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000 The Lilies author Quinn Diacon-Furtado full 11 Geekscape This week we are joined by author Quinn Diacon-Furtado who tells us about their debut novel The Lilies. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the insane heatwave of the east coast and how classic literature might not always be right for high school english classes. This week we are joined by author Quinn Diacon-Furtado who tells us about their debut novel The Lilies. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the insane heatwave of the east coast and how classic literature might not always be right for high school english classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author Quinn Diacon-Furtado who tells us about their debut novel The Lilies. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the insane heatwave of the east coast and how classic literature might not always be right for high school english classes.

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]]> 4286 yes Overemotional and Overthinking Author David Fenne This week we are joined by author David Fenne who talks to us about his books Overemotional, Overthinking and the upcoming So Over It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000 Overemotional and Overthinking Author David Fenne full 10 Geekscape This week we are joined by author David Fenne who talks to us about his books Overemotional, Overthinking and the upcoming So Over It. This week we are joined by author David Fenne who talks to us about his books Overemotional, Overthinking and the upcoming So Over It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by author David Fenne who talks to us about his books Overemotional, Overthinking and the upcoming So Over It.

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]]> 3893 yes Summer Reading Memories This week instead of a guest we discuss some of our favorite summer reading memories from our Middle School and High School days. What books stuck with us, which ones did we hate, which ones did we lie about reading? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000 Summer Reading Memories full 9 Geekscape This week instead of a guest we discuss some of our favorite summer reading memories from our Middle School and High School days. What books stuck with us, which ones did we hate, which ones did we lie about reading? This week instead of a guest we discuss some of our favorite summer reading memories from our Middle School and High School days. What books stuck with us, which ones did we hate, which ones did we lie about reading? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week instead of a guest we discuss some of our favorite summer reading memories from our Middle School and High School days. What books stuck with us, which ones did we hate, which ones did we lie about reading?

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]]> 3612 yes "Some Girls Do" & "Hot Dog Girl" Author Jennifer Dugan This week we are joined by Jennifer Dugan! Jennifer's book Hot Dog Girl is among some of the most banned books in America but that has not kept her from continuing to release a ton more beloved YA novels like Some Girls Do and Love at First Set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000 "Some Girls Do" & "Hot Dog Girl" Author Jennifer Dugan full 8 Geekscape This week we are joined by Jennifer Dugan! Jennifer's book Hot Dog Girl is among some of the most banned books in America but that has not kept her from continuing to release a ton more beloved YA novels like Some Girls Do and Love at First Set! This week we are joined by Jennifer Dugan! Jennifer's book Hot Dog Girl is among some of the most banned books in America but that has not kept her from continuing to release a ton more beloved YA novels like Some Girls Do and Love at First Set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by Jennifer Dugan! Jennifer's book Hot Dog Girl is among some of the most banned books in America but that has not kept her from continuing to release a ton more beloved YA novels like Some Girls Do and Love at First Set!

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]]> 3829 yes "Road Home" Author Rex Ogle This week we are joined by writer Rex Ogle who's book Road Home comes out this month closing out his memoir trilogy. Rex might be the most prolific writer we've had on so far, so we dive into how he is able to keep up with all his different series and stand alone stories that come out every year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000 "Road Home" Author Rex Ogle full 7 Geekscape This week we are joined by writer Rex Ogle who's book Road Home comes out this month closing out his memoir trilogy. Rex might be the most prolific writer we've had on so far, so we dive into how he is able to keep up with all his different series and stand alone stories that come out every year! This week we are joined by writer Rex Ogle who's book Road Home comes out this month closing out his memoir trilogy. Rex might be the most prolific writer we've had on so far, so we dive into how he is able to keep up with all his different series and stand alone stories that come out every year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by writer Rex Ogle who's book Road Home comes out this month closing out his memoir trilogy. Rex might be the most prolific writer we've had on so far, so we dive into how he is able to keep up with all his different series and stand alone stories that come out every year!

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]]> 3757 yes What Books Do We Wanna See Adapted to TV or Film This week instead of a normal interview episode Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt kick around what YA books they would love to see adapted to TV show and Movies. If you have a specific book you want to see adapted contact us on IG @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000 What Books Do We Wanna See Adapted to TV or Film full 6 Geekscape This week instead of a normal interview episode Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt kick around what YA books they would love to see adapted to TV show and Movies. If you have a specific book you want to see adapted contact us on IG @yaokpodcast This week instead of a normal interview episode Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt kick around what YA books they would love to see adapted to TV show and Movies. If you have a specific book you want to see adapted contact us on IG @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week instead of a normal interview episode Alyssa, Erik and Producer Matt kick around what YA books they would love to see adapted to TV show and Movies. If you have a specific book you want to see adapted contact us on IG @yaokpodcast

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]]> 2770 yes "All the Fighting Parts" Author Hannah V Sawyerr This week we are joined by Hannah V. Sawyerr who's award winning novel All the Fighting Parts is a page-turner that deals with some heavy topics in beautiful poetic prose. Hannah's own story is equally powerful as well as empowering! This week for sure is a must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000 "All the Fighting Parts" Author Hannah V Sawyerr full 5 Geekscape This week we are joined by Hannah V. Sawyerr who's award winning novel All the Fighting Parts is a page-turner that deals with some heavy topics in beautiful poetic prose. Hannah's own story is equally powerful as well as empowering! This week for sure is a must listen! This week we are joined by Hannah V. Sawyerr who's award winning novel All the Fighting Parts is a page-turner that deals with some heavy topics in beautiful poetic prose. Hannah's own story is equally powerful as well as empowering! This week for sure is a must listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by Hannah V. Sawyerr who's award winning novel All the Fighting Parts is a page-turner that deals with some heavy topics in beautiful poetic prose. Hannah's own story is equally powerful as well as empowering! This week for sure is a must listen!

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]]> 3570 yes "The Loophole" And "No Time Like Now" Author Naz Kutub This week we are joined by Naz Kutub who's book No Time Like Now just came out (look for Erik's blurb on the back!) We discuss his new book as well as his debut The Loophole. Naz is a unique writer who likes to blend stories with just a tiny dash of fantasy and currently teaches writing at UCLA. Get Naz's Books Here Follow Us on Goodreads: Naz Kutub Erik J. Brown Alyssa Ljub Producer Matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000 "The Loophole" And "No Time Like Now" Author Naz Kutub full 4 Geekscape This week we are joined by Naz Kutub who's book No Time Like Now just came out (look for Erik's blurb on the back!) We discuss his new book as well as his debut The Loophole. Naz is a unique writer who likes to blend stories with just a tiny dash of fantasy and currently teaches writing at UCLA. This week we are joined by Naz Kutub who's book No Time Like Now just came out (look for Erik's blurb on the back!) We discuss his new book as well as his debut The Loophole. Naz is a unique writer who likes to blend stories with just a tiny dash of fantasy and currently teaches writing at UCLA. Get Naz's Books Here Follow Us on Goodreads: Naz Kutub Erik J. Brown Alyssa Ljub Producer Matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by Naz Kutub who's book No Time Like Now just came out (look for Erik's blurb on the back!) We discuss his new book as well as his debut The Loophole. Naz is a unique writer who likes to blend stories with just a tiny dash of fantasy and currently teaches writing at UCLA.

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]]> 4151 yes "The Misdirection of Fault Lines" and "Boys I Know" Author Anna Gracia This week we are joined by Anna Gracia who talks to us about her start in YA with decidedly NOT Romance books like Boys I Know and Misdirection of Fault Lines and her exciting new adult novel that is available in Target! Pick Up Anna's Books Here Follow Us on Goodreads: Anna Gracia Erik J. Brown Alyssa Ljub Producer Matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000 "The Misdirection of Fault Lines" and "Boys I Know" Author Anna Gracia full 3 Geekscape This week we are joined by Anna Gracia who talks to us about her start in YA with decidedly NOT Romance books like Boys I Know and Misdirection of Fault Lines and her exciting new adult novel that is available in Target! This week we are joined by Anna Gracia who talks to us about her start in YA with decidedly NOT Romance books like Boys I Know and Misdirection of Fault Lines and her exciting new adult novel that is available in Target! Pick Up Anna's Books Here Follow Us on Goodreads: Anna Gracia Erik J. Brown Alyssa Ljub Producer Matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by Anna Gracia who talks to us about her start in YA with decidedly NOT Romance books like Boys I Know and Misdirection of Fault Lines and her exciting new adult novel that is available in Target!

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]]> 4063 yes "Skater Boy" author Anthony Nerada This week we are joined by Anthony Nerada, whose debut novel Skater Boy came out earlier this month. Inspired by the Avril Lavigne song of the same name, Anthony's book is a salute to gender conformity and 2000s emo music. We'd love to know what you're currently reading! Message us at @yaokpodcast with what you're reading a short paragraph review and maybe we will read it on a future episode of the show!! Pick up Anthony's Book Using the Link Below: https://amzn.to/3IjmIi0 Follow Us on Goodreads: Erik J. Brown Alyssa Ljub Producer Matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000 "Skater Boy" author Anthony Nerada full 2 Geekscape This week we are joined by Anthony Nerada, whose debut novel Skater Boy came out earlier this month. Inspired by the Avril Lavigne song of the same name, Anthony's book is a salute to gender conformity and 2000s emo music. This week we are joined by Anthony Nerada, whose debut novel Skater Boy came out earlier this month. Inspired by the Avril Lavigne song of the same name, Anthony's book is a salute to gender conformity and 2000s emo music. We'd love to know what you're currently reading! Message us at @yaokpodcast with what you're reading a short paragraph review and maybe we will read it on a future episode of the show!! Pick up Anthony's Book Using the Link Below: https://amzn.to/3IjmIi0 Follow Us on Goodreads: Erik J. Brown Alyssa Ljub Producer Matt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week we are joined by Anthony Nerada, whose debut novel Skater Boy came out earlier this month. Inspired by the Avril Lavigne song of the same name, Anthony's book is a salute to gender conformity and 2000s emo music.

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]]> 3449 yes "A Little Bit Country" and "My Fair Brady" author Brian D. Kennedy We are officially here! YA-OK is excited to kick-start our series talking to author Brian D. Kennedy. In 2022, his debut novel A Little Bit Country came out telling the story of a boy working for "Legally Not Dolly Parton" at "Legally Not Dollywood" and finding love. His newest novel My Fair Brady came out last week about two boys who fall in love while working on the high school production of My Fair Lady! Alyssa and Erik talk to Brian about his inspirations, his experiences working on school plays and find out what he's been reading! We'd love to know what you're currently reading! Message us at @yaokpodcast with what you're reading a short paragraph review and maybe we will read it on a future episode of the show!! Pick up Brian's Books Using the Link Below: https://amzn.to/3OGmuVS Follow Us on Goodreads: Erik J. Brown Alyssa Ljub Producer Matt This Week's Guest Brian D. Kennedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000 "A Little Bit Country" and "My Fair Brady" author Brian D. Kennedy full 1 Geekscape We are officially here! YA-OK is excited to kick-start our series talking to author Brian D. Kennedy. In 2022, his debut novel A Little Bit Country came out telling the story of a boy working for "Legally Not Dolly Parton" at "Legally Not Dollywood" and finding love. His newest novel My Fair Brady came out last week about two boys who fall in love while working on the high school production of My Fair Lady! Alyssa and Erik talk to Brian about his inspirations, his experiences working on school plays and find out what he's been reading! We are officially here! YA-OK is excited to kick-start our series talking to author Brian D. Kennedy. In 2022, his debut novel A Little Bit Country came out telling the story of a boy working for "Legally Not Dolly Parton" at "Legally Not Dollywood" and finding love. His newest novel My Fair Brady came out last week about two boys who fall in love while working on the high school production of My Fair Lady! Alyssa and Erik talk to Brian about his inspirations, his experiences working on school plays and find out what he's been reading! We'd love to know what you're currently reading! Message us at @yaokpodcast with what you're reading a short paragraph review and maybe we will read it on a future episode of the show!! Pick up Brian's Books Using the Link Below: https://amzn.to/3OGmuVS Follow Us on Goodreads: Erik J. Brown Alyssa Ljub Producer Matt This Week's Guest Brian D. Kennedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are officially here! YA-OK is excited to kick-start our series talking to author Brian D. Kennedy. In 2022, his debut novel A Little Bit Country came out telling the story of a boy working for "Legally Not Dolly Parton" at "Legally Not Dollywood" and finding love. His newest novel My Fair Brady came out last week about two boys who fall in love while working on the high school production of My Fair Lady!

Alyssa and Erik talk to Brian about his inspirations, his experiences working on school plays and find out what he's been reading!

We'd love to know what you're currently reading! Message us at @yaokpodcast with what you're reading a short paragraph review and maybe we will read it on a future episode of the show!!

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]]> 3299 yes First Episode Coming February 14th https://ya-ok.pinecast.co/episode/3318c4e9/first-episode-coming-february-14th Check out the debut episode of YA-OK on February 14th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 29 Jan 2024 23:52:34 -0000 full 1 Geekscape Check out the debut episode of YA-OK on February 14th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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