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In this special episode of Withywindle, author and publisher Carolyn Givens joins us to share her story, The King’s Messenger! Carrie lives in Charlotte with her literary cat, Lord Peter Wimsey. She has previously bumped around the world, both as a missionary kid and adult. Carrie was part of the publishing process on more than 30 books before launching Bandersnatch. She’s the author of Rosefire, published by Bandersnatch Books in 2021, and The King’s Messenger, released as a new edition by Bandersnatch in 2022. Shop The King’s Messenger About Bandersnatch Books About Carolyn Givens This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Withywindle, we’re wandering into the wonderfully imaginative world of illustrator Jaime Zollars! We chat about favorite snacks, the path that led her to drawing, and the joys of making pictures (and maybe monsters) come to life. Jaime shares what sparks her imagination, how she found her way as an artist, and which of the books she’s illustrated is especially close to her heart. Come along for a conversation about art, books, creativity, and all the strange and delightful things that happen when you follow your imagination. Get Maybe Monsters View Jaime’s work and learn more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

In this special episode of Withywindle, author Matthew Mellema joins us to share an original story, Back from Mars!” It started when Earth lost communication with every single Martian outpost at the same time. Even worse was the final transmission from Mars. . .” Learn more about Matthew Mellema HERE Shop Red Rex by Matthew Mellema This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

What do baseball, Boston, and picture books have in common? Matt Tavares! In this delightful episode of Withywindle, we chat with the award-winning author and illustrator about the winding path that led him to creating beloved books for children. We also talk baseball, history, and discover how real-life passions can become beautiful stories. Garglehauser Song Lyrics by Andy! Garglehauser, the bookstore troll He loves riding on the toll roads Give him a book with a monster inside He’ll laugh and laugh til he dies Garglehauser, the bookstore troll He is very, very old Wise as master yoda, you see Garglehauser, we love thee Garglehauser, the bookstore troll He loves eating books with mold As it’s always been foretold Garglehauser, the bookstore troll Learn more about Matt Tavares Shop Matt Tavares Books This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

In this special episode of Withywindle, author Carolyn Leiloglou joins us to share one of the beloved tales from the Brothers Grimm: The Six Swans. The Six Swans is a timeless fairy tale about the quiet strength of sacrificial love, the endurance of hope, and the restorative power of faithful devotion.Learn more about Carolyn Leiloglou HERE.Shop books by Caolyn Leiloglou. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

What happens when two lovers of stories, poetry, and imagination join us around the Withywindle fire? In episode two of Withywindle Season 10, we’re delighted to welcome poet, priest, and storyteller Malcolm Guite, along with master illustrator Stephen Crotts. Together, we wander through the worlds of myth, wonder, and faith, exploring the stories that shape our hearts and spark our imaginations. Enjoy! Get Galahad and the Grail Malcolm Guite Stephen Crotts This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we present “How Slimebottom the Troll Got His Name,” a wonderfully strange and delightfully mischievous tale written and brought to us by Glenn McCarty. Join us for a journey filled with trolls, trouble, and the kind of muddy mayhem that makes sense on Withywindle. This story is sure to leave a little slime on your boots and a smile on your face. Glenn McCarty Tumbleweed Books: https://glennmccarty.com/shop-2/ Glenn McCarty Song of the Stone Tiger: https://www.bandersnatchbooks.com/books/stone-tiger Withywindle Substack: https://withywindle.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

Season 10 starts… NOW! After a long, long break (did you miss us? we missed you!), Withywindle is back with a brand-new episode packed with books, belly laughs, and some truly questionable jokes. Our first guest of the season is author Kate Milford, who joins us to talk about the magic of stories, mysterious adventures, and, of course, snacks. We swap favorites, ask big questions, get a little goofy along the way.Welcome back to Withywindle. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

Surprise! We’re back for a special between-seasons episode.Deck the halls and duck the dad jokes . . . it’s the Withywindle Christmas Special! David and Graeme bring you a snow-covered story, yuletide games, a Very Official Holiday Snack Review™, and enough cheerful chaos to power Santa’s sleigh. Tune in for the merriest Withywindle of the year! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

We’re ending season 9 of Withywindle the same way we always do, with a questionpalooza! So hit that play button and tune in as we answer such questions as . . . • How do we prepare the guests for Withywindle shenanigans? • What would the Withywindle Soda Shop be called, and what flavors would we serve? • What are our favorite reads of the year? • How many Cheetos does it take to get out of a glen? • And many, many more! Thank you for listening to another season of Withywindle. We love doing this show, and we are so grateful for everyone who takes the time to send us notes of encouragement, snacks, drawings, or comes to visit us at Goldberry Books. See you next season! Thank you to all of our guests who came on this season and shared in the nonsense. Thank you to Logan Green for producing the show. And don’t forget, you can head to withywindle.substack.com to become a supporter of the show for only $5. We’ll be posting bonus content for you there. Your help ensures seasons to come. THANK YOU! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

HelloOooooOOoO! We are back and thrilled to be joined by author and illustrator Stephen Barany! Stephen’s forthcoming book, Alphabet Parade, is an absolute joy, and you can join the Kickstarter for it RIGHT NOW! By the way, this episode is an absolutely crazy way to spend two hours. Gulches. Grapes. Gastronomics. Woodchucks. Waistcoats. Tornados. You’ve been warned.Also, come to Concord to meet Daniel Nayeri at Goldberry Books on Friday, September 12th! Sign up here, for free: https://www.goldberrybooks.com/shop/events/3 A note about this season: David and I will be doing some traveling this summer, which will most likely cause a few gaps in the recording process. So if you don’t see Withywindle in your feed some weeks, don’t fret! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Withywindle we are joined by the delightful Victoria Murgante, who’s debut novel, The Traveling Piano Man of Fort Whettershire, has been a hit ‘round these parts. “In her enchanting debut novel, Victoria Murgante offers a story of beauty and substance about knowing and being known, exploring the value of true intimacy and the costly grace that makes it possible.” This episode also features all the nonsense you’d expect, of course. Enjoy! THIS SEASON we want to hear from you. Send us an audio recording of a book recommendation and a question, and you might end up featured on the show! Email those to [email protected] Also, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts, and your review might be read on the show as well. A note about this season: David and I will be doing some traveling this summer, which will most likely cause a few gaps in the recording process. So if you don’t see Withywindle in your feed some weeks, don’t fret! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

That’s right! Karen Cushman has arrived on Withywindle! 🎉 Karen Cushman is the author of The Midwife’s Apprentice (winner of the 1996 Newbery Medal), Catherine, Called Birdy (a Newbery Honor book), The Ballad of Lucy Whipple (winner of the John and Patricia Beatty Award), and several other prize-winning novels published by Clarion Books. Her newest book is When Sally O’Malley Discovered the Sea. Karen started writing at age 49, and likes “to write about gutsy girls figuring out who they are, and have no plans to stop writing until I am at least a hundred.”This episode also features all the nonsense you’d expect, of course. THIS SEASON we want to hear from you. Send us an audio recording of a book recommendation and a question, and you might end up featured on the show! Email those to [email protected] Also, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts, and your review might be read on the show as well. A note about this season: David and I will be doing some traveling this summer, which will most likely cause a few gaps in the recording process. So if you don’t see Withywindle in your feed some weeks, don’t fret! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

The guys are back from England and boy are they jet lagged! Lots of sleep-deprived silliness, British chocolate taste testing, and more! Luckily we recorded this episode’s interview BEFORE we went to England so our amazing guest didn’t have to put up with our zonked-out nonsense. Our guest this week is a two-time winner of the North Carolina Young Adult Book Award, Bank Street College’s prestigious Claudia Lewis Award for Poetry, and Booklist has named his historical verse novel, The Watch That Ends the Night, one of “The 50 Best Young Adult Books of All Time.” Allan is a man of many other skills as well. He’s also a third-degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do and can ride a skateboard standing on his hands. A true renaissance man. THIS SEASON we want to hear from you. Send us an audio recording of a book recommendation and a question, and you might end up featured on the show! Email those to [email protected] Also, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts, and your review might be read on the show as well. A note about this season: David and I will be doing some traveling this summer, which will most likely cause a few gaps in the recording process. So if you don’t see Withywindle in your feed some weeks, don’t fret! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

If you haven’t figured it out by now, we’re big Adam Gidtwiz fans ‘round these parts. We’re thrilled that he’s agreed to come back to the show for the third time! Adam Gidwitz is the bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm, The Inquisitor’s Tale, The Unicorn Rescue Society, Max in the House of Spies, and Max in the Land of Lies, among many others! He is also the creator of the #1 podcast for kids, Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest.THIS SEASON we want to hear from you. Send us an audio recording of a book recommendation and a question, and you might end up featured on the show! Email those to [email protected], leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts, and your review might be read on the show as well.A note about this season: David and I will be doing some traveling this summer, which will most likely cause a few gaps in the recording process. So if you don’t see Withywindle in your feed some weeks, don’t fret! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe