Famed Vermont Author Joseph Citro Tells it Like it Is Regarding 21st Century Publishing

Whoa! Patty gets her secret wish. It doesn’t happen often, but our acquisitions editor becomes the solo host and takes the crown as “Queen of the Pod” with guest veteran storyteller and Vermont’s own Joseph Citro.

Joseph isn’t new to publishing—back in the day, he was an author with one of the largest publishers in the U.S. But his novel The Gore ended up as an orphan. What’s an orphan book? In this episode, you’ll discover how Redhawk Publications’ publisher, Robert Canipe, hunts them down online.

Joseph is a proud fan of his home state, Vermont. All his novels and short stories are set in the Green Mountain State, and much of his later nonfiction work explores Vermont’s folklore and mysteries.

Patty and Joseph also go knee-deep into the state of publishing. Spoiler alert: it’s bleak now, yet it was pretty grim then, too. But here’s the silver lining—they agree that some of the best writing today comes from mid-sized and small publishers, where collaboration feels more personal. Joseph even shares his admiration for fame editor Max Perkins, a Windsor, Vermont native, and dreams of the days when editors had genuine give-and-take relationships with authors.

Joseph’s advice for aspiring writers? Finish what you write. It sounds simple, but new writers often get distracted and leave manuscripts unfinished. If nothing else, Joseph wants his students to feel the satisfaction of completing a first draft and seeing it through the editing process. Oh, and watch your point of view—it’s essential!

There’s always something inspiring about informal interviews with seasoned authors who’ve been around the block. Redhawk Publications was lucky not only to bring The Gore back to life but also to build a fantastic collaborative relationship with Joseph.

Check out Joseph’s book The Gore here

RedPubPod host for this episode is Patty Thompson, Acquisitions Editor for Redhawk Publications

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We're always pumped to have poet Scott Owens drop by for a podcast chat! Not only is he a natural storyteller, but you walk away a little brighter every time. It's been a whole year since his last visit, and true to form, he hasn’t been resting on his laurels—he’s released two poetry collections: An Augury of Birds and Eventually.

An Augury of Birds pairs Scott’s insightful poetry with the breathtaking photography of Clayton Joe Young. Meanwhile, Eventually dives into the delicate art of haiku, brought to life with illustrations by North Carolina artist Missy Cleveland. Both collections are seriously worth a look (or five).

As usual, the RedPubPod crew dives into an informal, anything-goes conversation with Scott, touching on everything from the compulsion to write and the role of creatives in tough times to the art of connecting with an audience—whether through a poem or a bar of soap. Even Captain Ahab from Moby Dick sails into the discussion!

Scott drops some wisdom bombs, reminding us that it’s not the victors who write history—it’s the writers. So don’t lose your artistic voice! Need some inspiration to keep creating? Check out the fantastic article mentioned in the pod here https://tinyurl.com/LighthouseForDarkTimes

Oh, and before we forget—don’t miss Catawba County’s premier fundraiser for the arts: Art Culture Catawba’s Jingle Bell BASH! Get all the details here!

Are you a published author and don’t mind shlepping to Hickory for a Book Fair? We have a few more spaces left for an upcoming Holiday Book Fair and Cookie Decoration Contest on Saturday, December 14th, from 11 am – 2 pm at the Catawba County Main Library in Newton. Interested in Redhawk Publications’ Writers’ Workshops (seated) this coming Spring term? Get in touch with Patty for more information on the book fair as well as the workshops: pthompson994@cvcc.edu

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Hosts in this episode:

Richard Eller, Executive Director, RedHawk Publications

Robert Canipe, Publisher, RedHawk Publications

Patty Thompson, Acquisitions Editor, RedHawk Publications

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