The E2 Books Show
By Craig A. Hart
The E2 Books ShowJan 21, 2020
The E2Books Show: Season 1; Episode 8
Craig and Scott discuss the future of the show!
The E2Books Show: Season 1, Episode 7
Craig and Scott chat about their projects and what the heck is taking Mayan Shadows so long to get written!
Season 1, Episode 6 - Stephanie Nemeth-Parker
Stephanie Nemeth-Parker is a Cuban-American audiobook narrator, voiceover artist and actress with over thirty years acting/directing experience. Born in southern Florida, raised in Georgia and Texas, she can turn on a southern accent at a moment’s notice. With a voice that’s warm and strong with an underlying vulnerability that can easily turn snarky when needed, her versatility and adeptness with accents has enabled her to work in many different areas of the voiceover community – from commercials to corporate narration, animation to audiobooks.
She was the voice of Omega Watches for over 5 years and has done over a hundred voiceovers. She narrates Romance, Fantasy, YA, Thrillers, Cozy Mysteries, Non-Fiction, Horror and Memoirs.
Season 1; Episode 5 - R.A. McGee
R.A. McGee is the author of several novels in the crime fiction genre, including the Porter series.
He lives with his ever-patient wife, who happily reads the first draft of everything he come up with and waits supportively when he bangs his head against the wall hoping ideas fall out.
R.A. loves to talk with readers about his books, someone else’s books, comic books, Denzel Washington’s movie The Book of Eli, Booker T. Washington, a book you wanted to write in fourth grade but never got around to, booking a flight, problems with your bookie, or any other book related topic.
Except book reports.
Season 1; Episode 4 - Tess Thompson
Tess Thompson is the USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author of contemporary and historical Romantic Women’s Fiction.
Tess loves lazy afternoons watching football, hanging out on the back patio with Best Husband Ever, reading in bed, binge-watching television series, red wine, strong coffee and walks on crisp autumn days. She laughs a little too loudly, never knows what to make for dinner, and always complains about the rain even though she chose to live in Seattle.
She’s grateful to spend most days in her office matchmaking her characters while her favorite cat Mittens sleeps on the desk.
Season 1; Episode 3 - Wayne Stinnett
Craig and Scott interview author Wayne Stinnett!
Wayne is an American novelist and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Between those careers, he’s worked as a deckhand, commercial fisherman, divemaster, taxi driver, construction manager, and truck driver, among many other things. He lives on one of the Sea Islands of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, not far from Parris Island, with his wife and their youngest daughter. They also have three grown children, four grandchildren, a Carolina dog, and a whole flock of parakeets.
Season 1; Episode 2 - Karen McQuestion
Craig and Scott interview Karen McQuestion, the bestselling author of The Moonlight Child.
Karen McQuestion is a bestselling author who writes for adults, teens, and kids. Some of her titles include Hello Love, The Moonlight Child, The Long Way Home, and the Edgewood series.
Her books have been translated into German, Spanish, Polish, Korean, Turkish, Russian, and Czech and are available internationally in English.
All told, her books have sold over two million copies.
Her publishing story has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. She's also appeared on ABC’s World News Now and America This Morning.
Season 1; Episode 1 - The E2Books Show Introduction
Craig surprises Scott by announcing that he's now the co-host of a brand-new show! Also, updates on what's happening with Craig, Scott, and E2Books!
Writing Lessons From a Long Life, With Sherry Pratt
This episode was originally recorded Live on the E2Books FB Group. Join us!
If you think for a minute that you'll be immune to this woman's charm, we challenge you to listen in as Craig and Scott speak with writer and nonagenarian Sherry Pratt, as we talk about her writing and her life.
Be ready for great storytelling.
Writing Lessons from 2020 w/ Angelique L'Amour
Craig and Scott talk with show super friend Angelique L'Amour on what they learned about writing in 2020, what 2021 holds for their respective writing careers, PLUS dire news that the U.K. may be on the brink of collapse thanks to an ancient legend.
Art and Humanity with Evelina De Lain
Craig and Scott talk with pianist, author, and world record holder Evelina De Lain about music, art, humanity, psychology, music therapy, and MORE on today's Good Sentences podcast.
Plot (And Character) with Angelique L'Amour, Part 2
We are BACK with Angelique L'Amour for part two of our discussion of plot, character, symbolism, and more!
Plot (And Character) with Angelique L'Amour, Part I
Craig, Scott, and Angelique talk about plot, character, writer's block, and famous writer quotes on today's literary deep dive!
Mark Twain and Halley's Comet
Craig and Scott talk about Mark Twain's birthday!
Chaucer Spins a Tall Tale
Craig and Scott and Chaucer's Tall Tales.
April 15 - Nabokov Writes a Naughty Book
Craig and Scott talk about the publication of Lolita.
April 13 - Morning Minute - Interview with Thomas Jefferson
Today in literary history: The birth of Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States, and primary author of the Declaration of Independence, who used to have his birthday parties on April 2 because they were stupid and still used the Julian calendar, not the Gregorian calendar that we use and which totally rocks.
We are fortunate, nay, beyond fortunate to have the man himself on the phone, calling in from Branson, Missouri, President Thomas Jefferson.
Reporting From Isolation
Craig and Scott break their silence to report on the COVID-19 pandemic, talk about their productivity, and preview the upcoming series on PLOT!
Co-Authors and David F. Berens Interview
Craig and Scott poke fun at the Founding Fathers, talk about co-authors, and interview writer and tennis professional David F. Berens.
Let's Have Dialogue
Craig and Scott talk about dialogue, dialogue tags, tag adverbs, Hemingway, Stephen King, and all sorts of other fun things, including some special, narrated examples for your instruction and entertainment!
J.A. Jance Interview
J. A. Jance is an American author of mystery novels. She writes at least three series of novels, centering on retired Seattle Police Department Detective J. P. Beaumont, Arizona County Sheriff Joanna Brady, and former Los Angeles news anchor turned mystery solver Ali Reynolds. The Beaumont and Brady series intersect in the novel Partner in Crime, which is both the 16th Beaumount mystery and the 10th Brady mystery. They intersect again in Fire and Ice.
Killing Your Darlings
Craig and Scott discuss the old literary adage, "Kill your darlings," including the popular idea that the quote originated with William Faulkner. Craig also confesses to embarking on a life of crime.
Sensitivity Readers - Are They Good for Literature?
Craig and Scott give their take on one of literature's more recent developments: the sensitivity reader, a person whose job it is to read a manuscript and let the author know how offensive it may be. Is this a good thing for literature?
Characterization and Motivation
Craig and Scott discuss characterization and, in particular, motivation for said characters. They also remind everyone that they have maturity of twelve-year-olds!
They also talk about a walking meme, their new privacy policy, and how you can make someone's day.
Angelique L'Amour Interview II
Author, writing coach, and actress Angelique L'Amour joins us once again for a deep dive in the concept of character creation. If you are an aspiring writer, or a more experienced writer who just wants to brush up on the craft of character creation, you are in for a treat. Angelique gives out a TON of priceless information to help you do just that.
And stay tuned after the interview the a new podcast feature called BookEnds, where Craig and Scott do a debrief of the episode and talk a bit more about both the craft of writing and their own experiences in the industry.
Referenced throughout the podcast is a character creation worksheet created by Angelique that you can get for free by visiting her website and signing up for her emails. And, unlike many mailing lists, this is one you'll benefit from, especially if you are a writer and interested in improving your craft.
Find her at angeliquelamour.com
Craig Johnson Interview
Craig Johnson is the author of eight novels in the Walt Longmire mystery series, which has garnered popular and critical acclaim. The Cold Dish was a Dilys Award finalist and the French edition won Le Prix du Polar Nouvel Observateur/BibliObs. Death Without Company, the Wyoming State Historical Association’s Book of the Year, won France’s Le Prix 813. Another Man’s Moccasins was the Western Writers of America’s Spur Award winner and the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers’ Book of the Year, and The Dark Horse, the fifth in the series, was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. Junkyard Dogs won the Watson Award for a mystery novel with the best sidekick, and Hell Is Empty, selected by Library Journal as the Best Mystery of the Year, was a New York Times best seller, as are the rest of the series. The Walt Longmire series is the basis for the hit Netflix drama, Longmire, starring Robert Taylor, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Katee Sackoff.
Johnson lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population twenty-five.
Angelique L'Amour Interview
Craig and Scott interview Angelique L'Amour, the daughter of famed author Louis L'Amour.
A Good Sentences Introduction
Craig and Scott introduce the new Good Sentences podcast!