Each week I chat with Authors you should be reading.
Episodes
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Good Adventures,
I was so happy to chat with Jeremy this week. He's in the middle of an eight book fantasy series and promises more to come! We talked about writing styles, making worlds your own, and the very cool way he sells in person at Renaissance fairs. You won't want to miss this one. Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
March 5-8, 2026 Jeremy will be at
https://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/en-us.html
Booth #11308
Summer 2026:
Washington Midsummer's Renaissance Faire:
https://www.washingtonmidsummer.com/
The booth is Harkentale's Bookpub
Jeremy James Smith on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J1ZZ1X
Or at
https://harkentale.com https://vellum.pub
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here:
https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak
Thanks for listening. Now go read a good book!
Melissa
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Good Adventures,
I'm excited to have book narrator, Rebecca Brokaw-Sands join me today. If you are an indie author, you'll want to check out her work. She's not just a narrator, she's a voice actor who will bring your book to life. Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
https://rebeccabrokawsands.net
https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccaasands
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here:
https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak
Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book! Melissa
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Good Adventures,
This week I'm inviting you to tagalong on my trip to the Hemingway house in Key West. Comment over on our YouTube page.
Links:
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here:
https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak
Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book!
Melissa
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Good Adventures,
This week, I'm chatting fantasy books, maps with author-illustrator H. Gorlitz Scott, who also offers advice on how authors can help their cover artists. Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
The River Cleanup club:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/reconcentralflorida/
heather@dragonmun.com
https://dragonira.wixsite.com/sivoa
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here: https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book! Melissa
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Good Adventures,
This week, I'm talking freak shows, book awards, and music festivals with award-winning Author, Mark Mustian. Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
https://wordofsouthfestival.com/
https://www.yasminwilliamsmusic.com/
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here: https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book!
Melissa
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Good Adventures,
This week, Leokadia George joins me to talk wolves, howling, and writing a children's book series about Trumpet the miracle Wolf pup. Comment over on our YouTube page.
Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Trumpet-Miracle-Wolf-Leokadia-George/dp/1954819595/
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here: https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak
Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book!
Melissa
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Good adventures,
If you celebrate, Merry Christmas 2025. I wanted to share some favorite books with you. You'll find links to them below. Happy reading! Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links: Salem Anthology - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XRBYGDM https://www.tiktok.com/@jprindfleisch AE McKenna - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D67ZZ6Z4 KJ Gillenwater - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXTBQSPT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCTWQXG ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. My cozy mysteries, fantasy, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts are available at melissabanczak.com Go read a good book! Melissa
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Good Adventures,
This week, I am chatting with science fiction author Christian Hurst about his award-winning novel, Lily Starling and the Voyage of the Salamander. We talk books, marketing, and beagles. Comment over on YouTube channel.
Links:
https://www.churstpublishing.com/
~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here: https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak
Thanks for joining me today. Now go read a good book!
Melissa
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Good Adventures,
I had a great time chatting with Nancy Christie about her Midlife Moxie Books Series with characters over 50! And you can read them in any order. Each is a standalone. Comment over on our Youtube page.
Links:
https://www.gotprint.com/home.html
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here:
https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak
Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book!
Melissa
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Good Adventures,
This week I’m chatting with Neil Christiansen about his you tube audio book series. He reads one chapter a week from his new book followed by behind the scenes commentary in the form of an interview. It’s a really cool project. Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links we discussed:
Find Neil at: gavingayle.com
The novel is Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey
Writer’s Ink Podcast (anywhere you find podcasts)
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. My cozy mysteries, fantasy, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts are available at melissabanczak.com
Go read a good book!
Melissa