Welcome to another edition of Open Book Blog Hop. This week’s question is: “Do you do podcasts? Either as the host or as a guest? How do you prepare for them?”
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With my blog and other obligations, I don’t have time to host a podcast of my own. But I enjoy appearing as a guest when I have the opportunity. How I prepare depends on the program.
If a podcaster were to send me a list of questions to be asked, I’d have answers ready in advance. But on the podcasts where I’ve been interviewed, I’ve never had to do that, and that’s great! I like going with the flow and seeing where it takes the podcaster and me.
How about you authors out there? Do you have your own podcast or appear as a guest? You can tell us about it in the comment field below or click here to participate in this week’s hop and read other bloggers’ responses.
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New! Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me
Copyright 2021 by Abbie Johnson Taylor.
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Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.
After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.
Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.
Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?
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Since I write 3 articles a week for my blog, that keeps me focused. I have enjoyed being a guest on podcasts and doing interviews. They are fun to do if the host has researched my work and asks good questions or significant comments related to my artworks, books or writings. I always appreciate the opportunities and the work that was done before the interview so that it is informative, educational, and articulate. I like working with a host who has done the homework and is prepared in advance. It’s a win-win for us both.
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Lynda, like you, I like being interviewed by someone who has done their homework, but it appears that they haven’t, as I said in my post, I just go with the flow.
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Like you I don’t have the time for podcasting at the moment. Writing, keeping up with my social media sites and work commitments take up most of my spare time.
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I know what you mean, Stevie. Thank you for commenting.
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Hi Abbie, I am the same as you. I don’t mind appearing on podcasts but I don’t create my own. I do make the odd YT video but only of my own readings and videos of animals and recipes. I haven’t tried hosting other people.
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Hi, Robbi. Your videos sound interesting. Thank you for your comment.
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I suspect it’s more fun to appear on other people’s podcasts, but I keep mulling over the thought of hosting one.
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Yes, being on a podcast is fun. But hosting a podcast can be a lot of work. I looked into the possibility but realized it wouldn’t be worth it to me.
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I do love it when the podcast is relatively unstructured and it turns into a chat between friends.
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I like that, too, Richard. Thank you for commenting.
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It can be a lot of fun to be a guest on someone else’s podcast, for certain. @samanthabwriter from
Balancing Act
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I agree, Samantha. Thank you for commenting.
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