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A Book & Its Author

Marc Oxoby

Booking Overview

An author-focused interview podcast featuring writers and literary project directors who discuss their books or publications and often read excerpts. Pitchable candidates include published fiction and nonfiction authors, poets, comics memoirists, literary journal editors, and creators with distinctive book-related projects; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible professional guests rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 82

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

abookanditsauthor@gmail.com

marco@unr.edu

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Host

Marc Oxoby - Podcast host and interviewer who presents conversations with authors about their books and literary projects, including readings from their work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, poets, literary journal directors, photographers, or other creators with a specific book or literary project to discuss and, ideally, read from.
Required Achievements:  
Publication of a book or literary journal, Authorship of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, or comics, Development of a related creative or multimedia project

Recent Guest Discussions

Marco Pico Rentera - Contrapuntos, Multilingual Literature, Literary Translation, And Cross-cultural Dialogue; Read A Poem From The Journal.

AnnElise Hatjakes - Matter Out Of Place, Identity, Cultural Spaces, And Surreal Urban And Natural Environments In Northern Nevada; Read From The Collection.

Keith Knight - His Comics Memoir, Musical Influences, His Experience Impersonating Michael Jackson, And A Kickstarter Campaign For An Animated Project.

Sydney Martinez - Nevada’s Terrain, Culture, And People, Along With The Photography And Text In Finding Nevada Wild; Read From The Book.

Angela Laverghetta - The Buried Knight, Arthurian Legend, The Faerie Realm, Ghosts, And Carson City, Nevada; Read From The Novel.

Recent Topics

Authors, Books, Literature, Fiction, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Book & Its Author
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082: Growing Up Weird by Phyllis Clark

October 08, 2026

Phyllis Clark discusses and reads from Growing Up Weird (Phyllis Clark/Storyworth, 2026), a collection of remembrances and observations, from her time growing within a strict religion in New England, to her Peace Corps service in South Africa, to her current life in Reno, NV (with a significant pit stop on Jeopardy!). abookanditsauthor@gmail.com Bluesky:@abookanditsauthor.bsky.social Instagram: a_book_and_its_author Facebook: abookanditsauthor Threads: a_book_and_its_author Twitter/X: @it_a...

081: The Politics Of Projectile Corpses by Garrett James Dillon

August 27, 2026

Garrett James Dillon discusses and reads from The Politics Of Projectile Corpses (Avantpop Publishing, 2025), a gritty poetry collection "for the hedonistic punk anarchist who lives in us all," which dwells upon personal loss, substance use, and the value in being the outsider.  https://avantpopbooks.com/ abookanditsauthor@gmail.com Bluesky:@abookanditsauthor.bsky.social Instagram: a_book_and_its_author Facebook: abookanditsauthor Threads: a_book_and_its_author Twitter/X: @it_author

080: Contrapuntos (literary journal) directed by Marco Pico Rentería

July 02, 2026

Marco Pico Rentería discusses and reads a poem from Contrapuntos (Digitus Indie Publishers, 2013-present), the multilingual literary journal for which he serves as director, promoting cross-cultural dialogue through literature and translation, advancing the notion of literature without linguistic borders. https://digitusindie.com/ abookanditsauthor@gmail.com Bluesky:@abookanditsauthor.bsky.social Instagram: a_book_and_its_author Facebook: abookanditsauthor Threads: a_book_and_its_author Tw...

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Frequently asked questions

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A Book & Its Author
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How do I get in touch with A Book & Its Author?

A Book & Its Author is hosted by Marc Oxoby. Its publicly listed emails are abookanditsauthor@gmail.com and marco@unr.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for A Book & Its Author?

The publicly listed emails for A Book & Its Author: abookanditsauthor@gmail.com and marco@unr.edu.

How many listeners does A Book & Its Author have?

Podseeker estimates A Book & Its Author reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for A Book & Its Author?

A Book & Its Author typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published authors, poets, literary journal directors, photographers, or other creators with a specific book or literary project to discuss and, ideally, read from. Common among recent guests: Publication of a book or literary journal; Authorship of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoir, or comics; Development of a related creative or multimedia project. Recent guests include Marco Pico Rentera, AnnElise Hatjakes, and Keith Knight.

How hard is it to get booked on A Book & Its Author?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does A Book & Its Author cover?

Recent episodes cover Authors, Books, Literature, Fiction, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

abookanditsauthor@gmail.com

marco@unr.edu

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