Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about murder, library eBook lending, and Bookshop.org. Then, stick around for a chat with Danielle McKechnie!
Danielle McKechnie: After studying at Circle in the Square Theatre School, Danielle McKechnie moved to Los Angeles and transitioned to a behind-the-scenes role in production, development, and writing across film, television, traditional radio, and live entertainment. As an author and creative producer, she now lives in her hometown of Vancouver with her husband and two daughters.
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Danielle McKechnie: https://daniellemckechnie.com/
This Changes Everything: https://daniellemckechnie.com/books/adult
Kouri Richins Wrote a Children’s Book About Losing Her Husband. Then, She Was Convicted of His Murder – https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a73416093/kouri-richins-grief-childrens-book-murder-conviction-2026
Commissioned Economists’ Study Demonstrates that Increased Library eBook Lending Reduces Consumer Book Sales – https://lunch.publishersmarketplace.com/2026/09/commissioned-economists-study-demonstrates-that-increased-library-ebook-lending-reduces-consumer-book-sales/
Bookshop.org Has Given $50 Million to Indie Bookstores – https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6003&utm_source=Newsletter
Show Links:
Writers, Ink on YouTube! – https://www.youtube.com/@jdbarker_author/podcasts
J.D. Barker – https://jdbarker.com/
Christine Daigle – https://www.christinedaiglebooks.com/
Jena Brown – https://www.jenabrownwrites.com
Kevin Tumlinson – https://www.kevintumlinson.com/
JP Rindfleisch: https://shop.jprindfleischix.com/en-cad
BookTrib: https://booktrib.com/promote-your-book/#
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