Not From This Planet
By Not From This Planet
A podcast about writing and publishing by authors and publishers.
Not From This PlanetJul 07, 2021
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The Magical Dragon Mirror by Michelle Louise Gordon - launch day chat and a reading of chapter 1
On this episode of the NFTP podcast, Liz and Michelle talk about the latest book release from Amber Beetle Books - The Magical Dragon Mirror by Michelle Louise Gordon. Michelle also reads the first chapter of the book.
Jul 20, 202332:52
Poetry Reading: Waves of Stardust by Elizabeth Lockwood
On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Liz reads the first few poems from her poetry collection, Waves of Stardust. CW: grief, baby loss, neonatal loss.
Dec 22, 202217:01
Book Launch: Waves of Stardust by Elizabeth Lockwood
It’s launch day for Waves of Stardust by Elizabeth Lockwood, so on this episode of the NFTP Podcast Michelle and Liz talk about how this collection of poems was written and developed. Liz reads a selection of poems from the book as well. Content warning: this podcast contains discussion of grief and baby loss, which are the themes of Waves of Stardust. This collection of poetry was written after the death of Liz’s newborn son.
Dec 21, 202230:55
Readings from the first chapters of The Magical Faerie Door and The Magical Mermaid Portal
On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Michelle reads the first chapter of The Magical Faerie Door and Liz reads The Magical Mermaid Portal, by Michelle Louise Gordon.
Nov 26, 202217:24
Readings from Hope Dealer and Life Dealer by Catriona Messenger
On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Catriona Messenger reads us the first five poems from each of her poetry collections — Hope Dealer and Life Dealer.
Nov 19, 202210:17
Poetic Musings
On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Liz and Michelle have a chat about poetry and talk about the writing process and inspiration. At the end they share readings from Duelling Poets, Hope Dealer, Life Dealer and Waves of Stardust.
Nov 13, 202253:48
A Reading from The Magical Mermaid Portal by Michelle Louise Gordon
On this episode of the Not From This Planet Podcast, as a launch day celebration, Michelle Louise Gordon reads us an excerpt from her new book for children, The Magical Mermaid Portal. Please visit michellegordon.co.uk or notfromthisplanet.co.uk for more information and to get your copy.
Nov 13, 202209:10
Duelling Poets by Michelle Gordon & Victor Keegan: The First Ten Poems
On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Liz reads the first ten poems in Duelling Poets, a collection of poetry by Michelle Gordon & Victor Keegan.
Nov 07, 202206:20
Little Something by Elizabeth Lockwood: Chapter 1
On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Liz reads chapter one of her infertility memoir, Little Something: From Infertility & IVF to Marathons & Motherhood.
Nov 01, 202223:32
The Winter’s Sleep by Monica Cafferky: Chapter 1
On this episode of the NFTP podcast, Liz reads the first chapter of The Winter’s Sleep by Monica Cafferky.
Oct 24, 202224:60
The Girl Who Loved Too Much by Michelle Gordon - Chapter 1
On this episode of the NFTP podcast, Michelle reads the first chapter from her novel, The Girl Who Loved Too Much.
Oct 21, 202213:02
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022
Content warning: baby loss, grief, neonatal death.
On this episode of the NFTP podcast, we talk about Baby Loss Awareness Week, which is a topic very close to our hearts. We also discuss poetry, as Liz has written a collection of poems, Waves of Stardust, after losing her baby in January of this year. Liz reads several poems from the collection as well. We hope to release this collection shortly.
On this episode of the NFTP podcast, we talk about Baby Loss Awareness Week, which is a topic very close to our hearts. We also discuss poetry, as Liz has written a collection of poems, Waves of Stardust, after losing her baby in January of this year. Liz reads several poems from the collection as well. We hope to release this collection shortly.
Oct 06, 202241:04
The Magical Doorway Series by Michelle Louise Gordon
On episode 12 of the Not From This Planet Podcast we talk about The Magical Faerie Door and The Magical Mermaid Portal from Michelle Louise Gordon’s children’s book collection, The Magical Doorway series. The Magical Mermaid Portal is available for pre-order now and available from 20th July 2022. The Magical Faerie Door is available now. Please visit michellegordon.co.uk and notfromthisplanet.co.uk for more info. We hope you enjoy hearing about this magical and delightful series!
Jul 14, 202232:58
Every Choice You Make - Makes You: a reading from Burglar to Buddha
On this episode of the Not From This Planet Podcast, Simon Paul Sutton reads us a chapter from his memoir, Burglar to Buddha, called Every Choice You Make - Makes You. The book can be purchased via getbook.at/burglartobuddha or you can visit burglartobuddha.com for more information. We hope you enjoy the reading! **Please note the reading contains mention of sensitive topics**
Jul 07, 202105:28
Little Something: An interview with Elizabeth Lockwood
On this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast, Michelle interviews Liz about her memoir - Little Something: From Infertility & IVF to Marathons & Motherhood.
The book can be purchased via http://viewbook.at/littlesomething
**Please note this episode contains discussion of sensitive topics**
Jul 03, 202134:01
Launch day: Simon Paul Sutton reads an excerpt of Burglar to Buddha
In this episode of the Not From This Planet Podcast we celebrate the launch of Burglar to Buddha by Simon Paul Sutton. Simon reads us an excerpt of the book. Burglar to Buddha is available to purchase via getbook.at/burglartobuddha (please note excerpt contains mention of sensitive topics).
Jun 21, 202112:23
Burglar to Buddha: An interview with Simon Paul Sutton
On this episode of the Not From This Planet Podcast Michelle interviews Simon Paul Sutton about his upcoming memoir, Burglar to Buddha. The book will be available 21st June 2021. You can pre-order the ebook now: getbook.at/burglartobuddha or visit Simon’s website at: simontransparently.com/. Self Love Now (curated by Simon) is available to purchase now at selflovenow.org. **Please note this episode contains discussion of sensitive topics.**
Jun 14, 202101:03:58
What is a book coach? An interview with Katie from Craft Better Books
On this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast, Liz and Michelle interview Katie from Craft Better Books about book coaching. Katie Wall is a book coach and editor at Craft Better Books, a company she co-founded with her husband to support writers, especially writers of fantasy and science fiction. Their website is: craftbetterbooks.com. Since recording Katie has officially earned her certification from Author Accelerator's book coach certification program.
Jun 11, 202152:24
Where’s My F**king Unicorn? An interview with Michelle Gordon
On this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast, Liz interviews Michelle about her fabulous book Where’s My F**king Unicorn?
May 16, 202153:46
Why Social Media is Important for Authors
In this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast we discuss social media and its prevalence for authors. Love it or hate it, social media holds a lot of power as a marketing tool. It can even get you a publishing deal.
Mar 26, 202141:58
The Different Types of Publishing
In this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast we talk about the various types of publishing available. From traditional publishing to independent, self-publishing, collaborative, vanity publishing, crowdfunding - and the one to avoid at all costs, hybrid (aka scam) publishing.
Mar 19, 202101:05:51
World Book Day 2021 - what’s your favourite childhood book?
On this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast we talk about our favourite books from childhood, from Charlotte’s Web and Beatrix Potter to Sweet Valley High and Harry Potter. Michelle also reads us the first chapter of her children’s book, The Magical Faerie Door.
Mar 04, 202127:15
Prologue - why do you want to write a book and publish it?
In this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast we will be talking about motivation. Why do you want to write and why do you want to publish? We will also be answering the question - what is your writing routine?
(Book(s) mentioned in this episode: Where’s My F**king Unicorn by Michelle Gordon.)
(Book(s) mentioned in this episode: Where’s My F**king Unicorn by Michelle Gordon.)
Feb 27, 202134:23
Foreword - who we are and what we do
Welcome to the Not From This Planet podcast, where we talk about books, publishing, writing and everything in between. In this first episode we will be talking about how NFTP came to be and the history of the people who run it. We will also be answering the question - how do you stay motivated?
Feb 24, 202120:16