HeyJaredBetween the Pages: A Bradford Press Podcast
Before a favorite book begins, there is always a first moment — a place, a character, and a quiet introduction to a world we haven’t visited yet.Each week, Brad shares reflections of world of storytelling, providing insight into the craft and specific commentary on books…
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When Facts Are Not Enough: A Conversation with Russ Pearlman - Part One | Between the Pages Season 2 EP7 (opens the original)
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How do you know when you know enough? Brad Hanson sits down with attorney Russ Pearlman for Part One of a conversation about evidence, certainty, and truth. They explore how we reach reasonable conclusions without having every fact, why information isn’t the same as understanding, and when new evidence should cause us to reconsider what we believe. The conversation also reveals an unexpected connection to the characters of Between the Pages: Amelia follows clues, Charlie interprets uncertain sig
The Stories That Found Me: Where Stories Really Begin | Between the Pages Season 2 EP6 (opens the original)
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Where do stories really begin? Brad Hanson shares the deeply personal journey behind The Secret Eye, the Tumblebrook Mysteries, and The Miami Connection, revealing how ordinary people, meaningful places, and unforgettable questions quietly shaped every story he has written. A reflective episode about storytelling, purpose, and discovering life’s larger story by looking back.
The Hero Nobody Sees: Why Every Story Needs a Companion | Between the Pages Season 2 EP5 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Between the Pages, Brad Hanson explores the companions who quietly shape unforgettable stories. Through Charlie Brand, Amelia Farnsworth, Lady Grey, and Max Larkin’s trusted editor Ed Harper, discover why the people just outside the spotlight often make the greatest difference—and why none of us reaches our destination alone.
The Many Faces of Heroism | Between the Pages Season 2 EP4 (opens the original)
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What really makes someone a hero? In this episode of Between the Pages, Brad Hanson compares three unforgettable characters from historical fiction, cozy mysteries, and thrillers to explore the different ways ordinary people become extraordinary. Through exclusive readings and behind-the-scenes commentary, discover why competence, compassion, and conviction may be the greatest forms of heroism—and how the best heroes empower others instead of seeking power for themselves.
Building a World Readers Believe | Between the Pages Season 2 EP3 (opens the original)
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How do you make readers believe in a world that never existed? In this episode of Between the Pages, Brad Hanson explores the research behind The Secret Eye, from declassified Navy radar manuals and the Tizard Mission to Roosevelt’s speeches and wartime after-action reports. Discover how historical fact and carefully imagined conversations come together to create believable fiction—and why earning a reader’s trust is one of the most important jobs of a historical novelist. You can find The Secre
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