A Book Finds You!

About A Book Finds You!

Many believe that authors effortlessly stumble upon the inspiration for their books, when in truth, it's often the inspiration that discovers them. Tune in each week as authors from various genres share the stories behind their creative sparks and the journeys they undertook to bring those ideas to life.

Publisher

Heather Flaherty, Robert Jolles, Maryland Writers' Association

Category

arts · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

10 Oct 2024

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Tom Lyons

   Dive into the inspiring world of Tom Lyons, author of 'A Bastard's Mind.' In our latest episode, Tom shares his powerful insights on anger, relationships, and the writing process. Learn how he turned his struggles into a journey of self-discovery and resilience. Don't miss out on the chance to gain valuable wisdom from his experiences.

2. 

   31 Jul 2026

   Robert M. Tobias

   At 82, former lawyer and advocate Robert M. Tobias released his debut poetry collection, What Lives in Me, exploring themes of masculinity, memory, and the fear of failure. Inspired by a Fresh Air broadcast and nurtured through a writing workshop, Tobias shares how poetry allowed him to process emotions and childhood memories, particularly concerning his relationship with his father, that were never previously expressed.

3. 

   10 Jul 2026

   Gregory Tague

   In this episode for the first time, we speak with Gregory Tague Ph. D. - Professor Emeritus, academic writer and educator with over 25 years of interdisciplinary studies experience. Gregory discusses the long journey that his latest book, 'Forest Sovereignty (2025)', took from idea to publication and the arduous journey of publishing an academic book.

Who has been a guest on A Book Finds You!

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Andrew McDowell
• AL Kaplan
• Sandra Kearse-Stockton
• Liza Achilles
• Penny Knobel-Besa

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

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