Author Interview
They Write Together
Steve Berry & Grant Blackwood are back with a twisty, tense, terrific thriller — and the story of how two bestselling authors share one book.
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The Inaugural Edition
Readers mZINE is here.
“I am me — PatZi (with a Z) — and this is where we will share our love of reading…”
PatZi (with a Z!) is the Creator & Host of Joy on Paper — and Readers mZINE is her digital magazine, made for readers: author interviews, behind-the-book stories, and the books you should not miss.
Joy on Paper
The Syndicated Radio Program
On St. Patrick's Day in 2015, PatZi launched Joy on Paper, a radio program for writers and those who dream of writing. More than a decade later, the conversation is still going strong — with over 2,000 interviews and counting.
Inspiring you to read more — plus writing tips
The YouTube Channel
In 2023, Joy on Paper launched a YouTube channel: Joy on Paper LIVE! There are now more than 200 YouTube interviews — check them out.
Watch on YouTubeEleven years on the air
2,000+Radio Interviews
200+YouTube Interviews
400+NYT Bestselling Authors
12MWA Grand Masters
Joy on Paper's guests include 12 Mystery Writers of America Grand Masters, two dozen global bestselling authors, over 400 New York Times bestselling authors, dozens of celebrities and military heroes, Pulitzer Prize–winning authors — and even the US Poet Laureate. PatZi and her guest hosts have also interviewed hundreds of debut authors, both traditionally published and indie.
A note from the editor
What you will not find…
At Readers mZINE, we are passionate about connecting with readers through our digital magazine. This website announces upcoming issues, shares information about events, and will bring you news of our writing contests and classes.
We will not be participating in social media. There are only so many hours in the day, and the time it takes to keep up with social media is not worth the energy. We want to focus on what we love: talking to authors, sharing their ‘behind the book’ interviews, and letting readers know about the books they should not miss.
— PatZi
From the show
Features
Guest Hosts
Andrew Child & Tasha Alexander
Bestselling authors — and beloved Joy on Paper guest hosts — celebrating a decade of the program, with love.
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Inspiring Interview
Flares Up
Niamh McAnally on two intrepid men who conquered the sea — a story bigger than the Atlantic.
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