Oct 29, 202631 min
Author and former WTBBL volunteer Kat Richardson comes back to the library to chat about the fourth book in Greywalker, her paranormal mystery series. The interview was conducted in July of 2009 by Jeff Cavanaugh.
About this Podcast:
Join the volunteers at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library as they interview local authors about books they’ve written in the WTBBL catalog. New episodes every other Thursday!The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL) is a free library service available to all Washington state residents who struggle to read standard print due to blindness, visual impairment, a reading disability like dyslexia, or any other condition which might impact an individual’s ability to read standard print. WTBBL has over 150,000 audiobooks and over 25,000 braille books available to check out, as well as assistive equipment such as talking book machines, and refreshable braille displays.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is Literary Notes about?
Join the volunteers at the Washington Talking Book & Braille Library as they interview local authors about books they’ve written in the WTBBL catalog. New episodes every other Thursday!
What has Literary Notes covered recently?
Recent episodes include "47 | ARCHIVE: Kat Richardson | Greywalker (series), Vanished" (29 October 2026, 31 minutes), "46 | ARCHIVE: R.A. Salvatore | Forgotten Realms (series)" (15 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "45 | Maya Prasad | Sejal Sinha (series), Sejal Sinha Battles Superstorms" (1 October 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does Literary Notes publish?
Literary Notes publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 46 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Literary Notes?
Booking probability for Literary Notes is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Literary Notes requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Literary Notes's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Literary Notes?
The strongest fits for Literary Notes are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Literary Notes has an arts audience.
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Literary Notes is an arts podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 15, 202635 min
In 2010, fantasy author R.A. Salvatore came by to discuss his series of fantasy novels taking place in the Dungeons & Dragons setting of the Forgotten Realms. He speaks with library volunteer R.C. Winter about the...
- Oct 1, 202638 min
Author Maya Prasad visits us to talk about her children's series Sejal Sinha, about an Indian-American girl with a big imagination and a bigger love of science. She sat down with library volunteer Sherlyn Menezes to...
- Sep 17, 202650 min
Renee Patrick visits our studio to discuss Design for Dying, the first book in their murder mystery series set in 1930s Hollywood. Library volunteer Kymmberly Myrick chats with them about the origins of their novels...
- Aug 20, 202630 min
Journalist, author, and filmmaker Nora Ephron stopped by the WTBBL studios in 2010 to discuss her memoir I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections. She speaks with volunteer Heidi Lang about her start in writing...
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- Aug 6, 202654 min
Writer Samantha Allen stops by to discuss her satirical horror novel Patricia Wants to Cuddle, which follows the shooting of a Bachelor-like reality show interrupted by a Bigfoot-like monster. Library volunteer Ren...
- Jul 23, 202643 min
Prolific fantasy & romance writer Katie Cross joins us to discuss her many works, her writing process, and much more. She was interviewed remotely by library volunteer Abby Travers.
Episode #40
39 | Jay Rubin | The Sun Gods
Jul 9, 202642 minAuthor and translator of Japanese literature Jay Rubin joins us to talk about his debut novel The Sun Gods, a sprawling tale of a son searching for his Japanese mother in the wake of World War II. WTBBL volunteer Rick...
- Jun 25, 202644 min
Filmmaker and bus driver Nathan Vass returns to the WTBBL studios to discuss his second book, Deciding to See: The View From Nathan's Bus. He reunites with volunteer Chris Snee to talk about writing a second set of...
- Jun 25, 202644 minS0
<p>Filmmaker and bus driver Nathan Vass returns to the WTBBL studios to discuss his second book, Deciding to See: The View From Nathan's Bus. He reunites with volunteer Chris Snee to talk about writing a second set of...
Episode #38
37 | Nabil Ayers | My Life in the Sunshine: Searching For My Father and Discovering My Family
Jun 11, 202653 minS0<p>Drummer and independent music mogul Nabil Ayers came by our studios in 2022 to chat about his memoir My Life in the Sunshine: Searching For My Father and Discovering My Family. The book details his deep passion for...
Episode #37
36 | Tom Fucoloro | Biking Uphill in the Rain: The Story of Seattle Behind the Handlebars
May 28, 20261h 9mS0<p>Seattle Bike Blog founder and editor Tom Fucoloro talks with WTBBL volunteer Merri Ann Osborne about his book Biking Uphill in the Rain: The Story of Seattle Behind the Handlebars, a detailed history of bike culture...
Episode #36
35 | ARCHIVE: Karen Tei Yamashita | I Hotel
May 14, 202634 minS0<p>Writer Karen Tei Yamashita stopped by our studios to talk about her book I Hotel, a novel detailing the final years of San Fransisco's I Hotel. In the early 20th century, it was a hub for Filipino migrant workers and...
- Apr 30, 202641 minS0
<p>Novelist Jesse Q. Sutanto comes to the WTBBL studios to discuss her new novel Ms. Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block. She speaks with library volunteer Ren Caldwell about the trophy-wife upbringing that inspired...
- Apr 16, 202643 minS0
<p>Creative director and food stylist Andrea Pons stops by to discuss her cookbook Mamacita: Recipes Celebrating Life as a Mexican Immigrant in America, and the fascinating true story behind it. She joins WTBBL...
- Apr 2, 202658 minS0
<p>Poet Jane Wong stops by the WTBBL studios to chat about her memoir, Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City. Library volunteer Amber Wang, who recorded the book for our catalog, joins her to discuss researching her family...
Episode #31
31 | Glen Erik Hamilton | Van Shaw (series)
Mar 20, 202657 minS0<p>Glen Erik Hamilton joins us to discuss his crime thriller series following the adventures of former criminal-in-training Van Shaw. He joins longtime WTBBL volunteer Rick Sipe to discuss his background, the logistics...
- Mar 5, 20261h 1mS0
<p>Sci-fi author Timothy Zahn stopped by WTBBL in 2008 to discuss his book Allegiance, a story set in between the original Star Wars film and its sequel, along with many of his other works. The interview was conducted...
Episode #29
29 | Caroline Wright | Soup Club
Feb 19, 20261h 7mS0<p>Children's book author, food writer, and "Seattle Soup Lady" Caroline Wright swings by to talk about her cookbook, Soup Club. WTBBL volunteer Beth Larimore chats with her about the book, as well as the COVID...
- Feb 5, 202651 minS0
<p>Writer Diana Morita Cole joins WTBBL via video call to discuss her book Sideways: Memoir of a Misfit. Born in the Minidoka Relocation Center during World War II, she discusses her tumultuous childhood and what we can...
Recent guests
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Nora Ephron
writer, director, producer
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Samantha Allen
Associate Director of Engineering Technology and Sustainability, Virginia Department of Veterans Services
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Katie Cross
Christ’s College Lecturer in Practical Theology at Aberdeen University, SUT's Marine Environmental Science Special Interest Group
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Nabil Ayers
record executive, Beggar's Group
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