The Okie Bookcast

25/07/2024

OKC Bookcasters! Quick poll:
Would you be interested in attending an event at an OKC bookshop (TBA) on August 15 (a Thursday night) where we record Your Next Great Read with a live audience? Our second anniversary is coming up and we're plotting. . .

To vote:
❤️ - I'm in!
👍 - Interested, but not sure I can make it.
😢 - I can't make it.

Or just let us know in the comments.

23/07/2024

Get ready to add to your TBR list with this month's edition of Your Next Great Read! Hannah and I are joined by YA author Candace Kade to talk about what we've been reading and why you might love it.
We cover a wide spectrum of books from murder mysteries to Japanese dragons to YA space adventures, not to mention Martin Short. You're going to find something to love from this conversation.

Welcome to the July edition of Your Next Great Read! J and Hannah are joined by YA author, Candace Kade, to talk books. We cover a ton of ground - everything from murder mysteries to teen angst to Japanese dragons. Something for every reader!Get r...

17/07/2024

I was reminded last night that it was three years ago that I woke up early on a Saturday morning (which never happens) with an idea in mind for a podcast (which I had never thought about before) and couldn't go back to sleep. So I got up, wrote some ideas down, snagged on social media, and spent the next 6 weeks trying to talk myself out of it. If I had known then about all of the amazing people I would meet and experiences I'd get to have, I wouldn't have waited.
Again - thank you, friends!

16/07/2024

Apparently this happened last night!
11K downloads - thank you, friends!
Humbled and grateful for the way curious readers like you support the show.

15/07/2024

Behind the Rain, Volume 9 is live!

We are celebrating the second anniversary of this audio anthology of Oklahoma poetry with 12 poets performing 14 new poems. This brings the total across the anthology to 105 poems and 46 poets!

Enjoy the poetry and be sure to connect with these fantastic poets, including David Jennings Art in Photography and Poetry and Ken Hada
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12/07/2024

Who's coming to hang out with a bunch of great self-published authors this weekend? I'll be there livestreaming interviews with authors and guests. Stop by and say hey.
Saturday, 7/13, 5:30-8:30 PM
3810 N. Tulsa in OKC

Self Publish Me is hosting its first-ever Book Signing Meet & Greet event in celebration of their growing family of independent authors. Come and enjoy an evening of books, live jazz, delicious finger foods and door prizes.

09/07/2024

Get ready to make some new bookish friends on Chapter 61 of the Bookcast!
This month I have pulled together three Bookstagrammers to talk about the Bookstagram community, their approach to talking about books and authors, and books. Lots and lots of books.
Check out my conversation with Grace, Clay, and Jessica and then go follow them on Instagram for all kinds of recommendations and other bookish content!
Links to their sites are in the show notes.

It's Chapter 61 of the Bookcast!This month, I sat down with three amazing Bookstagrammers - Grace Filer, Clay Mattox, and Jessica Berg - to talk about the Bookstagram community and each of their unique approaches to being a part of the ecosystem. ...

08/07/2024

Bookish OKCitizens (and any of the rest of you)! Come join me for the Self Publish Me Book Signing and Author Meet and Greet on Saturday, July 13. I'll be live streaming interviews with authors and guests at the event.
Over a dozen authors to discover and engage about their work.

Books, food, jazz, you. What else do you need on a Saturday night?

Saturday, 7/13
5:30-8:30 PM
3810 N. Tulsa Ave, OKC

08/07/2024

Branching out into the world of TikTok. Mostly doing reviews and other bookish thoughts and recommendations. If you're out there, help the Bookcast get a foothold in that world by following me and spreading the word.

34 Followers, 47 Following, 33 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by J Hall

02/07/2024

In case you missed it in this month's Bookcast Newsletter (you ARE subscribed, right?), the July schedule is a little different due to the holiday and Behind the Rain release.
July 9 - Chapter 61
July 15 - Behind the Rain, Volume 9
July 23 - Your Next Great Read

If you're sad there's no new episode today head over to https://okiebookcast.buzzsprout.com and check out the back catalog!

The Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. Each episode includes an interview with a contributor to the reading life of Oklahoma - it might be an ...

01/07/2024

Here's the lineup for Volume 9 of Behind the Rain. It's our biggest volume yet to celebrate our second anniversary!
Get ready to check out these amazing voices on July 15!

30/06/2024

Just sent acceptance emails to 12(!) poets who will be included in Volume 9 of Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry.
I can't wait for you to hear these talented folks.

The lineup will be revealed tomorrow (7/1) and the full volume drops on 7/15!

As always, you can check out previous volumes right now at okiebookcast.com/behindtherain

24/06/2024

DID YOU KNOW?
The Infinite Dial reports that 53% of respondents said they discover new podcasts through recommendations from friends and family.
Who do you know that needs to discover the Bookcast today?

The Okie Bookcast is an Oklahoma-based podcast dedicated to connecting curious readers with their next great read.

22/06/2024

Trying something new - Your Next Great Read is now on YouTube! We aren't posting full video yet, but if you're someone who likes to have YouTube content rolling int he background (or know someone who does), here you go.

Book conversation featuring over a dozen recommendations and reviews from everything from Stephen King to Rainbow Rowell. Books covered include:Horror Movie ...

18/06/2024

Your Next Great Read is back!
It's just J and Hannah this time as we talk a bit about what we read during the hiatus and then hit all of the usual conversations about what we're reading, why we love it, and why you might love it too.
We've got something for just about everyone in this episode - from Stephen King (of course) to classic scifi (of course) to romance (twist!).
Help us come back with a bang by telling a friend or twenty about the show!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1845017/15260459

18/06/2024

Whole bunch of dadlife conversations dropped last weekend. Check out the comments of the original post for links.

13/06/2024

Quick reminder: Father's Day is this weekend!
Encourage the young dad in your life with a copy of God Help Me! I'm a Young Dad.
Perfect for the Father's Day equivalent of a stocking stuffer.

God Help Me! I'm a Young Dad: 10 Essentials for Becoming the Dad Your Kids Need

11/06/2024

One of the great joys of this Bookcast life is the opportunity to not only meet, but build relationships with fantastic bookish folks like Britni and Kathryn at Second Story Books and the delightful Emily Habeck.
Loved being a part of this conversation and event.
If you haven't yet, read Shark Heart. Trust me.
And if you're in or around OKC, go check out Second Story.

08/06/2024

If you missed out on any of The Authorship Summit (including my talk on Marketing through Podcasts) - this weekend is your chance to catch up on all of the incredible talks and resources available - FOR FREE!
Jump in now: https://rebrand.ly/June2024-Hall

04/06/2024

THE BOOKCAST IS BACK!
Chapter 60 is out today, featuring my conversation with Jeff Schmidt about his brand new book - Here Today: Oklahoma's Ghost Towns, Vanishing Towns, and Towns Persisting Against the Odds. We have a great time talking about Jeff's travels around the state to learn about these towns and he offers some incredible stories about our wild state.
Check out the conversation and tell a friend or two that now is the perfect time to discover the show!

Welcome to Chapter 60! And welcome back! I'm so excited to be back from hiatus and bringing you bookish conversations with great authors like Jeff Schmidt.Jeff is the author of the brand new book Here Today: Oklahoma’s Ghost Towns, Vanishing Towns...

04/06/2024

FREE COURSE FOR AUTHORS!
Promoting your books on podcasts is a fantastic way to let the world know about you and your work. In this new course, I walk authors through the elements of podcast appearances: finding shows, pitching to get booked, preparing for the conversation, and beyond.
Ready to take your book promotion to the next level? Check out "Marketing Through Podcast Appearances" for FREE!
www.okiebookcast.com/course

31/05/2024

June is about to get nuts! Here's everything on tap for the first couple of weeks of the month:
June 1 - The Bookcast Newsletter returns (see the link below to subscribe)
June 4 - Chapter 60 drops. We're back, baby!
June 4- Huge announcement for authors that you don't want to miss.
June 5 - Appearing with Sharon Jenkins on the 2024 Authorship Summit
June 10 - Live conversation with Emily Habeck at Second Story Books for her author event celebrating the release of the paperback edition of Shark Heart.
June 18 - Your Next Great Read with Hannah Herron makes its triumphant return!

Subscribe to the Bookcast Newsletter to keep up with all of the happenings and to get amazing book recommendations straight to your inbox every month. You can sign up for free at

22/05/2024

Attention authors! Here's a great (and FREE) opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and ability on the business side of writing life.
I've been invited to join the lineup of speakers for the 2024 Authorship Summit that will take place online June 3-7. I'll be talking about some insider tips on marketing your books through podcast appearances AND giving participants free access to something I'm cooking up especially for authors.
For more information and to register for the Summit, head over to https://rebrand.ly/June2024-Hall.

The 2024 Authorship Summit gives you 30+ speaker sessions led by proven writing, publishing, and book marketing experts with over a total of 100 years of experience in the industry.

15/05/2024

Three. More. Weeks.

27/04/2024

It's Independent Bookstore Day!
Get out and support an indie shop or two.
If you're around OKC - check out this great stamp card, featuring 16(!) OKC-area shops.

23/04/2024

Did you know Independent Bookstore Day is this Saturday? (4/27)

To celebrate, this week's Hiatus Replay is a set of conversations with bookstore owners from across the state. Check out the playlist (linked in the comments) to hear from these amazing shop owners and then plan to hit up a local shop or two on Saturday!
Featured in the conversation: Literati Press Comics & Novels, Fulton Street Books & Coffee, Whitty Books, Paper Pages Bookstore, Second Story Books, New World Comics and Word of Mouth Books.

15/04/2024

We're celebrating National Poetry Month with the release of Volume 8 of Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry. check out the latest installment to hear 10 fantastic Oklahoma poets performing their original work. It's a great combination of familiar and new voices, including Holly Jahangiri, Author , David Jennings Art in Photography and Poetry, Blue Clover Editing (Aubrey Green), and Paul Juhasz Writer's Page.

It's Volume 8 of Behind the Rain! I've got 11 poems from 10 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. Her...

05/04/2024

Raise your hand if the hardest part of packing for a trip is deciding what books to bring (or load on your device).

I may have flip flops, a sweater, and 8 pairs of socks packed to wear but I've thought hard about what I'm reading. Or might read, I have more books than time.

04/04/2024

On this National School Librarians' Day, check out this incredible 2-part conversation with librarians Eric Dabney and Jill Slay!
Librarians are treasures, as are school libraries, so be sure and celebrate those folks today (and every day)!
Part 2 is linked in the comments.

Welcome to Chapter 15 of the Okie Bookcast! We're celebrating National School Libraries Month by talking with a couple of amazing Oklahoma librarians! Jill Slay is the librarian at Putnam City West High School in Oklahoma City. Jill has  been...