Book Friends Forever Podcast
Episodes
Episode 250: Copyediting with Christine Ma!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Christine Ma, to talk about the copyediting and proofreading ...
Episode 249: Picture Book text and art editing and revision with Saho Fujii!
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and welcome special guest Saho Fujii, Executive Art Director, to talk about the pictur...
Episode 248: Editing and Revision!
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and talk about the writing, editing, and revision process, with a focus on writing, edi...
Episode 247: CHOP SUEY: Publishing news, World Happiness, and Think Again
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss the various publishing news including some relating to book banning, they discuss th...
Episode 246: The Acquisitions Process!
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina continue their "publishing curriculum" series and talk about the acquisitions process, including what happens at editorial meetings, ...
Episode 245: Personality Tests!
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina both take two different personality tests (the Myers Briggs and Big Five Tests) and talk about their results and the science behind p...
Episode 244: Middle Grade and Market Fluctuations
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina talk about the slumping middle grade market and talk about how the market fluctuates overall. See complete show notes at www.bookfrie...
Episode 243: CHOP SUEY: Hugo Award controversy, Author's Equity, and Double Standards
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss the Hugo Award controversy, a new publishing house launching called Author's Equity,...
Episode 242: 5-year Anniversary!
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace is back from sabbatical, and she and Alvina celebrate a bit belatedly the five-year anniversary of this podcast! They look back at where they an...
Episode 241: Moving with Libby Koponen!
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Grace is on sabbatical, Alvina talked with their friend, author Libby Koponen about moving--how many times they've moved (Libby has moved over 4...
Episode 240: Upheavals, Slumps and Rekindling Creativity with Laurel Snyder!
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace takes a break from her sabbatical to record the podcast in person with Alvina and special guest author Laurel Snyder. They're recording together...
Episode 239: Big Magic with Shelli R. Johannes!
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Grace is on sabbatical, Alvina talked with author Shelli R. Johannes about the book BIG MAGIC by Elizabeth Gilbert and how it changed her perspe...
Episode 238: Mental Health with Stephen Colman
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Grace is on sabbatical, Alvina talked with her husband Stephen Colman about his mental health journey, including tips on managing anxiety and de...
Episode 237: Bonus episode: How it All Began!
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this surprise bonus episode, Grace and Alvina drop the very first episode of Book Friends Forever into the feed to celebrate the 5-year anniversar...
Episode 236: The Pareto Principle with Jane Kuo!
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina welcome special guest, author Jane Kuo and they discuss the Pareto Principle and how it might relate to publishing and productivity. ...
Episode 235: CHOP SUEY: ALAYMA, sprayed edges, and banned book awards!
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where the discuss the ALA Youth Media Awards, the special effect called sprayed edges, and various news...
Episode 234: Taiwan Trip!
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina are together again after Alvina's epic vacation to Taiwan! Alvina shares all about her trip in this episode. See complete show notes ...
Episode 233: Creating the Creative Life with Anna Alter!
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Alvina is in Taiwan, Grace welcomes special guest and friend Anna Alter to discuss the children's book industry and how Anna has pivoted to wor...
BFF 232 QUESTIONS WITH GUEST CO-HOST NATASHA TARPLEY
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alvina is in Taiwan this week. Grace welcomes fellow author Natasha Tarpley. See more about Natasha at her website https://natashatarpleywrites.com ...
Episode 231: 2024 New Year Resolutions
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina look forward to 2024. See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever.com. Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.pat...
Episode 230: 2023 Year End Review!
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina look back on 2023, discuss the highs and lows, and also review how they did on their new year's resolutions! See complete show notes ...
Episode 229: How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays!
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina talk about how to stay physically and mentally healthy during the holiday season! See complete show notes at www.bookfriendsforever....
Episode 228: Envy and FOMO!
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina talk about the end of the year and how to try to avoid professional and personal envy and FOMO, but also how to make those feelings w...
Episode 227: 2023 Gift Guide
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grace and Alvina give some holiday gift recommendations for readers, authors, illustrators, kids, and more! See complete show notes at www.bookfriends...