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Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack

Carol Ann Tack

Booking Overview

This is an author-interview show focused on contemporary fiction, with external novelists and short-story writers discussing their books, writing process, and influences. Suitable pitches include debut and established fiction authors with a recent book and a strong angle on its subject or creation; booking difficulty is medium, with guests ranging from emerging writers to more widely recognized authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

carolanntackmedia@gmail.com

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Host

Carol Ann Tack - Carol Ann Tack hosts a show featuring fiction authors and discussions of their books, writing journeys, influences, and reading recommendations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published fiction authors, from debut writers to established novelists and short-story writers, typically with a recent book to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
Published novels or short-story collections, Recent book release

Recent Guest Discussions

Jason Allison - His Novel, Early Reading Influences, Crime, Anti-heroes, And Writing Advice.

Chital Mehta - Her Writing And Publishing Journey, The Novel's Protagonist, And The Challenges Of Bringing The Book To Life.

Lauren Acampora - Her Latest Collection, Writing Process, Lifelong Affinity With Animals, And Human-technology Connections.

Stephanie Soileau - Her Twenty-year Journey Writing The Novel, Louisiana's Disappearing Bayous, And Its Characters And Setting.

Téa Obreht - The Novel's Origins And Construction, And How Narratives Shape A Writer's Work.

Recent Topics

Art, Literature, Fiction, Novel Writing, Book Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack
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Episode 181: Interview with Jason Allison, author of The Killing Yards

October 06, 2026

“Jason Allison’s debut crime novel, The Killing Yards, hits like a high-octane James Ellroy/Michael Mann cocktail. Allison’s sure hand guides us through a claustrophobic Gotham on the brink of massive change. Sin, corruption, bad choices—all the dirty, divine terrain is well-covered. The Killing Yards is blunt, forceful, and explosive. Get your top-shelf noir fix here.” —William Boyle, author of Saint of the Narrows Street and Heavy Sugar Top Shelf indeed, William Boyle, Top Shelf indeed. So ...

Episode 180: Interview with Chital Mehta, author of Have You Seen Romit?

September 25, 2026

“Have you Seen Romit? is a gripping, intensely moving portrayal of a woman whose ferocious love for her children ends up clashing with how others expect her to behave. I loved spending time with the rule-breaking Usha and with the complicated world Chital Mehta has conjured. Vivid, fresh, and resonant.”—R. O. Kwon, author of Exhibit and The Incendiaries With a review like that, it’s clear that you must pick up a copy of Have You Seen Romit? by Chital Mehta. For this episode, Chital sat ...

Episode 179: Interview with Lauren Acampora, author of The Animal Room

August 31, 2026

Readers head right back to familiar territory in Lauren Acampora’s latest collection, The Animal Room.  As in Acampora’s 2015 debut The Wonder Garden, The Animal Room delves deeper into the town of Old Cranbury and its eclectic mix of residents, and my gosh I loved both books so much. For this episode Lauren tell us about her lifelong affinity with animals, the overwhelming trend of human-technology connections, she provides a humorous take on her own writing process, the interesting or...

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Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack
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How do I get in touch with Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack?

Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack is hosted by Carol Ann Tack. Its publicly listed email is carolanntackmedia@gmail.com. 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 Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack?

The publicly listed email for Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack: carolanntackmedia@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack have?

Podseeker estimates Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack?

Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published fiction authors, from debut writers to established novelists and short-story writers, typically with a recent book to discuss. Common among recent guests: Published novels or short-story collections; Recent book release. Recent guests include Jason Allison, Chital Mehta, and Lauren Acampora.

How hard is it to get booked on Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Top Shelf with Carol Ann Tack cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Literature, Fiction, Novel Writing, and Book Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

carolanntackmedia@gmail.com

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