Reviews

This is a welcome and insightful podcast for anyone interested in topics like the creative process, a career in writing, or the inner workings of publishing.

The Reading and Writing podcast is a great way to find interesting authors to read and hear the story behind their stories. jeff Rutherford often interviews writers I hadn't heard of, and I am then moved to seek out their books and see how they applied the writing principles discussed in the interviews to their work. There is a lot of really interesting stuff about process and writers' habits and research methods, and personal history of how reading shaped a writer's craft and subject matter. You come away feeling you've met someone interesting and worthwhile knowing.

Enjoy your podcasts but what's wrong with women authors Jeff????

I just wanted to say that I have been a fan of this podcast since the beginning and have enjoyed the variety of guest writers Jeff has featured. As an aspiring writer myself I love the section where writers give solid advice. Jeff's approach is passionate and insightful and who knows? Maybe one day Jeff will be inviting me on to his podcast. As for suggestions for an interview, how about the great contemporary writer (and somehat unsung in the USA, Thomas H Cook? Keep up the god work Jeff, can't wait to listen to the next podcast. MIKE UK ENGLAND

This is an enjoyable and informative podcast. Some of the authors I already knew about, but many are new to me, and I always love to find new authors and books! There is also material for what Jeff calls "aspiring writers." The interview subjects give some advice to help people get started in their writing or their writing careers. So it's a win-win. My favorite parts are when the authors tell how they got and developed the idea for the book they're promoting, or when they talk about the books they read when they were kids. Keep up the good work, Jeff.

I just started listening and I am hooked! I'm going through all the back issues now and listening to a couple every day at work. Each conversation is engaging, and it's almost like Jeff can read my mind sometimes with the questions he asks. I really like hearing about each writer's unique writing process, how they broke into the biz, how they get their ideas etc. Thanks for giving me one more thing to look forward to in my day!

I think this is a genius idea for a podcast, interviewing writers. I especially love to hear from the novelists. I get inspired every time. Great job Jeff and team!

Very enjoyable and informative podcast. I love to hear from the top authors in the field and listen to their answers to the very thoughful questions. This podcast helps me find new authors and even genres that I might be interested in reading. I'm an aspiring writer wannabee, so I enjoy it from that angle too.

I've listened to many podcasts on writing and Reading and Writing is one of the few that makes the cut with me. Jeff engages every author he interviews. I haven't listened to one that I didn't take something away from; and the length of these--some are only 15:00 or so--is about right. I like hour-long podcasts, but an hour is a real commitment. If I had to make a suggestion, it would be for Reading and Writing to explore other interview subjects once in awhile. For example, on another writing podcast I learned about Scrivener, an app designed to facilitate the writing process of long manuscripts. I'd used Word for 24 years; it was the devil I knew; but that brief podcast mention led me to try Scrivener, which has fundamentally changed the way I write. So, Jeff, if you're ever of a mind to occasionally explore other stuff related to writing, I'd encourage it. But then if you stick to author interviews, I'm fine with that, too. In informative, brief, entertaining author interviews, you've hit the sweet spot.

The interviews are great. Jeff asks the questions you would ask your favorite authors.

Jeff does a great job here interviewing published writers. I'm an aspiring author and it does my confidence good to hear these authors tell their story. The questions put to them are revealing and always includes"what are your top tips". Great stuff Jeff, keep them coming. Steve

Jeff does a great job of getting the authors talking: where their ideas come from, what inspired them to become writers, the challenge of getting published. I enjoy all of these interviews.

I've listened to several of these podcasts and really like Jeff Rutherfords style and production. Jeff's interesting and thoughful questions with these great writers will please anyone interested in new books and their authors, and who wants insight into their lives, interests, and approach to storytelling.

Very convenient and relaxing way to find your next favorite author, or to get inside the head of one you already love, when you have just a few minutes to tune in.

If you're an aspiring writer and have ever wondered if you're writer material listen to this podcast, the interviews will show you that it takes all kinds. Published authors of various genres, productivity and experience levels talk about their books, life, interests and what got them where they are now. Always look forward to the next episode.

If your a voracious reader and want to know what goes on in writer's head, this is the podcast to listen! In his folksy, southern drawl, Jeff Rutherford conducts a series of interviews that asks his author guests all the questions a reader might have. Informative and entertaining, it's always a special treat when Rutherford posts his latest interviews. Can't wait for more!

I'm really enjoying the format of this podcast series, as Jeff talks to authors from a variety of genres (horror, SF, fantasy, mystery, and pretty much everything in between). There's the usual talk about "Where do you get your ideas" and "How do you approach your writing," questions that I'm always interested in hearing about, but Jeff also gets authors to talk about their own reading experiences as well, which I think is an excellent angle. It's also refreshing, in that you don't feel like the authors are there just to sell you their latest book. It's a fun, engaging dialog. Check it out! And spread the word...!

This podcast is always interesting. Jeff knows how to ask thought-provoking questions of his guests and has a wide variety of writers on the show. Highly recommended!