BookStageNetwork hosts long-form conversations with novelists, poets, essayists and independent voices from around the world — feature interviews, debut spotlights and curated discussions that give writers the space their work deserves.
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What the network does
Every part of BookStageNetwork exists to give writers, readers and literary professionals a serious place to meet.
Three running shows, each a different lens on contemporary writing.
Bios, bibliographies, featured books and every episode an author appears on.
Listen online or download full conversations from each episode page.
We nominate, readers vote, the winner receives a dedicated feature episode.
New episodes every week
Weekly · 60 min
Hosted by Jess Barnabas
Beyond the Royalties is the premier business and strategy show on Book Stage Network, designed specifically for authors who want to build a thriving ecosystem around their writing. While traditional interviews focus solely on plot summaries and book promotion, Beyond the Royalties goes deep into the business behind the book.
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45 mins
Hosted by Magnate Sterling
Magnate Sterling is a host on The Book Stage, where he leads The Forecast, a show dedicated to authors writing climate, weather, and the environment into fiction and practice, spanning cli-fi, solarpunk, eco-dystopia, climate horror, ecological fantasy, and nature-rooted spiritual and activist writing. Through in-depth, world-first conversations, Magnate treats each author's world, practice, or premise as a testable idea worth defending, digging into the science, research, and imagination behind the page. Every episode closes with the author's own personal forecast, a real, unscripted prediction for where things head next, on their timeline, in their words.
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Weekly 30 mins
Hosted by Emman Counton
Welcome to the Enemy Inside the Process, I'm your host, Emmanuel Counton. I've Spent my entire career studying what makes people succeed, not just external struggles but the internal battles that no one talks about. I believe every great achievement is born not just from talent but from courage to face enemies within. That's why this show was created. To give authors a space to be honest about perfectionism, self sabotage, fear and doubt that nearly stopped them and to share wisdom they gained from the fight. Lets Begin.
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Monthly · 75 min
Hosted by Grace Adeyemi
A roundtable of writers, editors and critics reading closely and arguing generously about contemporary work.
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Hosted by Cosmos innocent
The Author’s IP Lab is a deep-dive conversation series on The Book Stage that explores the intellectual property, ideas, expertise, frameworks, stories, and opportunities hidden within an author’s work. Each episode goes beyond discussing the book itself to uncover what the author has truly created—and how those ideas can be transformed into new forms of impact, influence, innovation, and opportunity. Through thoughtful, case-study-driven conversations, authors examine the core ideas behind their books, the problems they solve, the audiences they serve, and the possibilities that exist beyond the printed page—from speaking and education to consulting, licensing, media, community, technology, and other forms of intellectual and creative expression. The Author’s IP Lab doesn't simply ask authors about their books. It investigates what their books can become.
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40mins
Hosted by Matt Lebanon
Matt Lebanon is a media professional with a sharp instinct for conversation and a deep respect for the craft of writing. Known for asking the questions other interviews skip, Matt brings a rare mix of warmth and precision to every sit-down, drawing out not just what authors wrote, but what it cost them to write it. The Writer's Room is his first show as host on Book Stage Network.
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Hosted by Michael Atkins
The Library Arena, where stories come to life and ideas collide. A passionate guardian of the written word, Michael serves as your guide through the vast shelves of literature, bringing curiosity and wit to every episode. Whether he’s exploring forgotten classics or debating modern masterpieces, his warmth and insight make each conversation feel like a fireside chat among friends. Join Michael as he opens the doors to the arena, where every book has a voice, and every listener is part of the story.
Explore the showWeekly 30 mins
Hosted by Abigail Christian
Welcome to a space where we talk about Christ, purpose, and the everyday journey of faith. I’m Abigail, your host passionate about creating conversations that point people back to Jesus and inspire them to walk boldly in who God has called them to be. Through honest stories, reflections, and Spirit led encouragement, my heart is to help believers grow deeper, live freer, and shine brighter for His glory.
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Hosted by Sophia Dane
Every broadcast opens a different world, bringing hidden gems, celebrated authors, and powerful storytelling into the rhythm of the airwaves.
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Hosted by Monica
The Pressure Room is a bold, thought-provoking author show that goes beyond the book cover and into the heart of the writing journey. This is where authors speak honestly about the pressure behind the pages, the personal cost of creating, the moments of doubt, the creative battles, the risks, and the truth that shaped the work. Each conversation is designed to uncover not just what an author wrote, but why they wrote it, what it took to get there, and what they hope readers will feel long after the final page. Deep, revealing, and emotionally intelligent, The Pressure Room gives authors a rare space to be seen, heard, and challenged in a way that feels both powerful and unforgettable.
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Weekly · 30 min
Hosted by Abigail Blake
Between the pages is where books become conversations and authors become stories, hosted by Abigail Blake, the show takes audiences beyond the cover to discover the inspiration, experience, creative decisions and personal journeys behind remarkable books. Each episode features engaging conversations with authors from different genres and backgrounds, offering listeners a closer look at the minds behind the stories they love. From the first spark of an idea to the challenges of bringing a manuscript to life. Between the pages explores the moments, motivations and meanings that make every book unique. Because every book has a story and sometimes,the most fascinating one is the story behind it
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35 minThe Pressure Room by Monica
Kulikovsky's call to return to Biblical authority is relevant to all evangelicals, whether convinced that the earth is recent or old. All who genuinely seek the truth in these matters will find this book both refreshing and challenging, as it seeks to get to the crux of what has been an issue of disagreement among Christians from before the era of Darwin. with Andrew Kulikovsky
34 minRadio - Ink on Air by Sophia Dane
Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afresh Highly regarded Old Testament scholar Stephen Cook offers a substantive and useful commentary on the book of Daniel and explores the contemporary significance of this prophetic book. This...
26 minVoices of Impact with Promise
‘... like ripples on a pond’ by C.Spencer-Christensen (Book Two in the series: ‘White unto Harvest.’) Kate’s life is full, her relationship with the charismatic Dr Paul Leeuwin deepening and The Junction going from strength to strength, but that’s all about to change. When she’s retrenched and without an...
40 minArchitects of Anxiety Co-host by Godwin
The Story A LITTLE BOY IS WALKING THROUGH THIS STORY. At six years old, Edward "Fast Eddie" Avinger stood in the hallway of Building 24 watching his world fall apart. Violence. Poverty. Mental illness. Abandonment. Bullying. Molestation. Fear.
30 minutesVoices of Impact with Promise
The Seal of The Living God is a compelling and timely exploration of one of Scripture’s most profound spiritual realities: God’s divine seal upon His faithful people. Rooted in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit, this book reveals how the seal of God represents identity, protection, and divine..
28Radio- Ink on Air by Sophia Dane
12 Rules for Marital Longevity is an autobiographical and philosophical account of the marriage of Léo and Faye Gaumont, who wrote the book to mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary. In its pages, they share the “rules” they followed to achieve marital longevity and true joy in their relationship.
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Recognition
We nominate a shortlist from across the network. Readers vote. The winner receives a dedicated feature episode and a homepage spotlight for the month.
What's next
The reader-voted author of the month sits down for a dedicated feature episode.
Four debut novelists on submission, edits and the first year after publication.
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