Episodes

  • So You're A Published Author Now What?
    Aug 27 2024
    In a follow up to our previous episode discussing Erik's book "The Only Light Left Burning" we wanted to discuss what it takes to properly Marketing and Promote a book after it's been released! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • The Only Light Left Burning Spoiler Full Discussion
    Aug 13 2024
    This week instead of a regular interview episode Alyssa and Producer Matt sit down with co-host Erik J. Brown to deep dive into his new book The Only Light Left Burning in this spoiler-filled discussion and answering multiple questions from listeners like yourself!! Make sure to follow us on IG: @yaokpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • "Darkhearts" & "The Ghost of Us" author James L. Sutter
    Jul 30 2024
    This week we are joined by author James L. Sutter! James started his career writing for RPGs before shifting to Young Adult novels. Be sure to check out some of his amazing novels Darkhearts as well as The Ghost of Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • FLASHBACK - Erik J Brown on Alysssa Explains It All
    Jul 16 2024
    With Producer Matt preparing for Comic Con, Erik promoting his new book The Only Light Left Burning (Buy a copy anywhere books are sold!) and Alyssa's travel schedule we have been a tiny bit swamped this month. So enjoy this throw back to Erik appearing on Alyssa's podcast Alyssa Explains It All where this friendship was first started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • "The Lilies" author Quinn Diacon-Furtado
    Jul 2 2024
    This week we are joined by author Quinn Diacon-Furtado who tells us about their debut novel The Lilies. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the insane heatwave of the east coast and how classic literature might not always be right for high school english classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Overemotional and Overthinking Author David Fenne
    Jun 18 2024
    This week we are joined by author David Fenne who talks to us about his books Overemotional, Overthinking and the upcoming So Over It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Summer Reading Memories
    Jun 4 2024
    This week instead of a guest we discuss some of our favorite summer reading memories from our Middle School and High School days. What books stuck with us, which ones did we hate, which ones did we lie about reading? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • "Some Girls Do" & "Hot Dog Girl" Author Jennifer Dugan
    May 21 2024
    This week we are joined by Jennifer Dugan! Jennifer's book Hot Dog Girl is among some of the most banned books in America but that has not kept her from continuing to release a ton more beloved YA novels like Some Girls Do and Love at First Set! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins