Charlie Place
@charlieplace.bsky.social
Podcast host, Author's Afterword. Lapsed book blogger.
Latest episode: I'm joined by the fantastic @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social We discuss her novel for adults, The Listeners. Axis diplomats in luxury US hotels, disability and mental illness in such a story, and much more open.spotify.com/episode/2Cah... @headlinebooks.bsky.social #booksky
128: Maggie Stiefvater (The Listeners)
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September 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Latest episode: I'm joined by the fantastic @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social We discuss her novel for adults, The Listeners. Axis diplomats in luxury US hotels, disability and mental illness in such a story, and much more open.spotify.com/episode/2Cah... @headlinebooks.bsky.social #booksky
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I've just posted a monster of a blog post on something I feel very passionately about: learning to read like a writer, so that every book on your shelf can be an education.
This is Part 2, where I demonstrate how I would analyze the first chapters of five novels.
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This is Part 2, where I demonstrate how I would analyze the first chapters of five novels.
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Writer Toolbox: Reading like a Writer, Part 2/2
Interviewing five chapters to find out what they've been up to.
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August 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I've just posted a monster of a blog post on something I feel very passionately about: learning to read like a writer, so that every book on your shelf can be an education.
This is Part 2, where I demonstrate how I would analyze the first chapters of five novels.
open.substack.com/pub/maggiest...
This is Part 2, where I demonstrate how I would analyze the first chapters of five novels.
open.substack.com/pub/maggiest...
Using this pre-interview question to announce that the actual interview with #paulmcveigh is now online. Episode 125. Thanks to Paul and @saltpublishing.com #booksky
July 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Using this pre-interview question to announce that the actual interview with #paulmcveigh is now online. Episode 125. Thanks to Paul and @saltpublishing.com #booksky
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GLEN ALLEN, VA: I'm doing the ribbon cutting at a brand new @barnesandnoble on July 2 at 10 am, and SOMEONE in that line is getting this advanced edition/ exclusive box with the early copy of The Raven Boys graphic novel in it. Will it be you?
#theravencycle
#theravencycle
June 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
GLEN ALLEN, VA: I'm doing the ribbon cutting at a brand new @barnesandnoble on July 2 at 10 am, and SOMEONE in that line is getting this advanced edition/ exclusive box with the early copy of The Raven Boys graphic novel in it. Will it be you?
#theravencycle
#theravencycle
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Fine people of London! Do join me, @ladydolby.bsky.social and @clarewhitauthor.bsky.social for a brilliantly bookish conversation at the mighty @booksellercrow.bsky.social in Crystal Palace next week! Tickets below…
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June 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Fine people of London! Do join me, @ladydolby.bsky.social and @clarewhitauthor.bsky.social for a brilliantly bookish conversation at the mighty @booksellercrow.bsky.social in Crystal Palace next week! Tickets below…
booksellercrow.co.uk/event/histor...
booksellercrow.co.uk/event/histor...
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#TheFrenchBookshopMurder - My new series #CoverReveal ! #CosyCrime #MurderMystery #Whodunnit #Provence
June 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
#TheFrenchBookshopMurder - My new series #CoverReveal ! #CosyCrime #MurderMystery #Whodunnit #Provence
The full lineup and schedule is up! Tickets from authorsafterword.eventbrite.co.uk
Author's Afterword
Author's Afterword, formally known as The Worm Hole Podcast, is a very deep dive author interview show. All genres covered. Episodes twice a month.
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June 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The full lineup and schedule is up! Tickets from authorsafterword.eventbrite.co.uk
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This thread has MADE MY DAY 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@alexhaybooks.bsky.social so here's a nice thing for a Thursday. Last year when The Housekeepers came out Alex swung past the shop and signed some books. He was lovely, 1 of the customers he met that day thought so too. She came back today, all she could remember was how nice the author was
June 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This thread has MADE MY DAY 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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I'm delighted to announce two more B&N events, a virtual book club event and a bookstore midwifing! Yes, come see me wielding giant scissors and a Sharpie pen. Full details on my site: www.maggiestiefvater.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I'm delighted to announce two more B&N events, a virtual book club event and a bookstore midwifing! Yes, come see me wielding giant scissors and a Sharpie pen. Full details on my site: www.maggiestiefvater.com
Today on the podcast I'm talking to Samantha Sotto Yambao about Water Moon. Was I incredibly excited that she's got a book out in the UK? Yes, I was. Very! #booksky
June 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Today on the podcast I'm talking to Samantha Sotto Yambao about Water Moon. Was I incredibly excited that she's got a book out in the UK? Yes, I was. Very! #booksky
I'm happy to announce two more Author's Afterword Live events in June and July. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/authors-af... (with #Booksky authors @elizabetheulberg.bsky.social @kateweston.bsky.social @annamazz.bsky.social @lizfremantle.bsky.social @gillpaulauthor.bsky.social)
June 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
I'm happy to announce two more Author's Afterword Live events in June and July. Tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/authors-af... (with #Booksky authors @elizabetheulberg.bsky.social @kateweston.bsky.social @annamazz.bsky.social @lizfremantle.bsky.social @gillpaulauthor.bsky.social)
Just met @markstay.bsky.social at the Southampton Comic Con (in Eastleigh, Places Leisure) #booksky
April 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Just met @markstay.bsky.social at the Southampton Comic Con (in Eastleigh, Places Leisure) #booksky
My review of Michael Stewart's Black Wood Women #booksky @hqstories.bsky.social
April 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM
My review of Michael Stewart's Black Wood Women #booksky @hqstories.bsky.social
In the latest episode, I'm joined by @nydiawriter.bsky.social to discuss her second book. Full episode here: youtu.be/TLRtSddDWM8?...
April 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
In the latest episode, I'm joined by @nydiawriter.bsky.social to discuss her second book. Full episode here: youtu.be/TLRtSddDWM8?...
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What's THE LISTENERS about? As a reader, I know that I don't really care what topic my favorite writers tackle—whatever the book seems to be about, it's really just an excuse for getting under the hood of my emotions and messing around. That's the kind of writer I'd like to be, too.
April 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What's THE LISTENERS about? As a reader, I know that I don't really care what topic my favorite writers tackle—whatever the book seems to be about, it's really just an excuse for getting under the hood of my emotions and messing around. That's the kind of writer I'd like to be, too.
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People have been reading Sinners and they seem to like it! Phew – I can breathe again!
So much thanks to @floracarr.bsky.social – 'Fierce and searing.'
@mserinkelly.bsky.social – 'Transporting.'
Andrew Taylor – 'rollercoaster of a story that has the dark logic of a Greek tragedy'
So much thanks to @floracarr.bsky.social – 'Fierce and searing.'
@mserinkelly.bsky.social – 'Transporting.'
Andrew Taylor – 'rollercoaster of a story that has the dark logic of a Greek tragedy'
Sinners
Sinners : Fremantle, Elizabeth: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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April 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
People have been reading Sinners and they seem to like it! Phew – I can breathe again!
So much thanks to @floracarr.bsky.social – 'Fierce and searing.'
@mserinkelly.bsky.social – 'Transporting.'
Andrew Taylor – 'rollercoaster of a story that has the dark logic of a Greek tragedy'
So much thanks to @floracarr.bsky.social – 'Fierce and searing.'
@mserinkelly.bsky.social – 'Transporting.'
Andrew Taylor – 'rollercoaster of a story that has the dark logic of a Greek tragedy'
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Delighted to be part of Suffolk Libraries #Discoverreads. I'll be in Ipswich on Sunday May 25th. Hope to see you there! @suffolklibraries.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Delighted to be part of Suffolk Libraries #Discoverreads. I'll be in Ipswich on Sunday May 25th. Hope to see you there! @suffolklibraries.bsky.social
Had a great time at @louisemorrish.bsky.social packed out book launch on on Thursday! #booksky
March 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Had a great time at @louisemorrish.bsky.social packed out book launch on on Thursday! #booksky
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Writing a series? See my top 5 tips and send me yours 🙏 (srsly I need help!)
'I always envisioned Miss Austen Investigates as a series' 📜
@jessicabull.bsky.social shares her advice for writing a compelling series. Her latest book, #AFortuneMostFatal, is out this week with @michaeljbooks.bsky.social
Read the full advice blog:
@jessicabull.bsky.social shares her advice for writing a compelling series. Her latest book, #AFortuneMostFatal, is out this week with @michaeljbooks.bsky.social
Read the full advice blog:
5 tips on writing a series
CBC alumna Jessica Bull shares her five top tips for writing a series and her experience writing the second instalment of Miss Austen Investigates.
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March 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Writing a series? See my top 5 tips and send me yours 🙏 (srsly I need help!)
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Book of the gods! #HERA paperbacks have arrived from Mount Olympus…. #JenniferSaint Available to human readers from 10 April!
March 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Book of the gods! #HERA paperbacks have arrived from Mount Olympus…. #JenniferSaint Available to human readers from 10 April!
In which @gillpaulauthor.bsky.social discusses with me Jacqueline Susann, Jackie Collins, and the publishing industry of the 1960s and 1970s #booksky
118: Gill Paul (Scandalous Women)
YouTube video by Author's Afterword
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March 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In which @gillpaulauthor.bsky.social discusses with me Jacqueline Susann, Jackie Collins, and the publishing industry of the 1960s and 1970s #booksky
In which @sophiejowrites.bsky.social gives us a great answer about the importance of discussing red flags. Episode out early summer #booksky
March 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In which @sophiejowrites.bsky.social gives us a great answer about the importance of discussing red flags. Episode out early summer #booksky