About this episode

J. Ryan Stradal discusses his editing process and the personal nature of his latest novel.

It has been quite a few months since we checked in with J. Ryan Stradal, our writer in residence. He is in his editing stage, making sure that the latest draft he delivers is the best he can do. AND, he has a title-NEXT WEEK WHEN THINGS CALM DOWN (we love this title). We talk to him about where he is, why it takes so long to get a book out and how is feeling about this very personal novel. We also talk to The Nook in Lancaster PA about how and why they got into the book business. Join us. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: ⁠https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned in this week's episode: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Charlie Gibson, Kate Gibson

Guest: J. Ryan Stradal

Topics covered

• editing
• book publishing
• personal novel
• book business
• author interview

Keywords

• editing
• book release
• J. Ryan Stradal
• The Nook
• novel
• Kitchens of the Great Midwest
• Lager Queen of Minnesota
• Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Nook

Books & works: NEXT WEEK WHEN THINGS CALM DOWN, Kitchens of the Great Midwest, Lager Queen of Minnesota, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club

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