Nov 11
Inside the Guest Experience: Lessons from St Raphael Resort
Send us a textWhat truly makes an unforgettable guest experience? In this inspiring conversation, Vassos Kilanis, General Manager of St. Raphael Resort, shares real stories, memorable moments, and the values that shape exceptional hospitality.Mr. Vassos also opens up about the CO ... Show More
11m 38s
Oct 29
What Truly Makes a 5-Star Hotel?
Send us a textIn our recent discussion with Vassos Kilanis General Manager at St Raphael Resort, we explored what really defines a five-star hotel experience in today’s world. Is it still about marble lobbies, gold-plated details, and extravagant décor? Or is true luxury somethin ... Show More
10m 23s
Jan 2025
Book Deal Veteran: The Long Game—Secrets To Thriving Before And AFTER The Book Deal
<p>Courtney Maum is an accomplished author, writing coach, and publishing industry insider who’s been through it all—devastating rejections, canceled book deals, and the highs and lows of a 15-year career. She’s the author of Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Fi ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2024
Book Club: 'The Hypocrite,' by Jo Hamya
<p>Jo Hamya’s novel <strong>“The Hypocrite”</strong> follows a famous English novelist as he watches a new play by his daughter, Sophia, in London. The lights go down in the theater, and immediately the novelist realizes: The play is about him, the vacation he took with Sophia a ... Show More
41m 55s
Dec 2024
Sheila Heti on Jenny Holzer, Berthe Morisot, Margaux Williamson, and more
Welcome to the FINALE of Season 12! I am so excited to say that my guest on the GWA Podcast is the acclaimed writer, Sheila Heti.
Born in 1976 in Toronto, where she lives today, Heti is the author of eleven books, from novels to novellas, short stories and children’s books. Most ... Show More
33m 37s
Send us a text Anna-Maria Athanasiou, a Greek Cypriot author from Leeds, began her writing journey in secret, jotting down her first stories on napkins. Her debut novel, Waiting for Summer, grew from these humble beginnings into a 900-page best-seller, eventually becoming the first book in a two-part series. Encouraged by her family, especially her supportiv ... Show More
<p><strong>In Episode 201, author Lidija Hilje talks with Sarah about her debut novel, <a href= "https://amzn.to/4jaQ3LD"><u>Slanting Towards the Sea</u></a>. Spanning two decades and one transformative summer in Croatia, <a href="https://amzn.to/4jaQ3LD">Slanting Towards the Sea ... Show More
<p>How did love stories about vampires, cowboys, and wealthy dukes become the highest-grossing fiction genre in the world? Zachary Crockett gets swept away.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://delaneydiamond.com/">Delaney Diamond</a>, romance nove ... Show More
