On Air · February 18, 2025
SCI-FI HOUR-February 18, 2025
Dan Daetz and G.S. Jennsen joined Bria Burton for a lively discussion about their books and their joy of Sci-Fi and writing. February 18, 2025
From the archives →
Recent Radio Interview
Cynthia Leal Massey — Well of Deception
Award-winning author Cynthia Leal Massey joins PatZi to talk about Well of Deception, her book inspired by a true story — a 2026 Western Writers of America Spur Award finalist.
Listen to the interview
Recent YouTube Interview
James T. Bartlett — The Alaskan Blonde
Award-winning journalist James T. Bartlett joins PatZi on Joy on Paper LIVE! to reveal the real crime story behind The Alaskan Blonde: Sex, Secrets, and the Hollywood Story that Shocked America.
The Radio Archives
Every book has a story behind the book.
A syndicated radio program for writers and those who dream of writing… and for everyone who wants to know the story behind the book.
Since St. Patrick's Day 2015, PatZi (with a Z!) has asked authors the questions readers actually wonder about. This is the archive of those conversations — the interviews, the awards, and the hours on the air — kept here so you can listen any time.
For booklovers everywhere
2,000+Interviews on air
12MWA Grand Masters
300+NYT Bestselling Authors
11+Years on the air
Mystery Writers of America Grand Masters, dozens of global bestselling authors, celebrities, sports & military heroes, hundreds of debut and indie authors — and even the US Poet Laureate.
Recently archived
From the Archives
On Air · January 21, 2025
SCI-FI HOUR-January 21, 2025
Gregg Gause and Nathan Van Coops joined Bria Burton for a lively discussion of about their books and their joy of writing. January 21st, 2025
From the archives →
On Air · November 26, 2024
Pet Vet by Dr. Dawn Filos
Do you love animals? Do you like to laugh? Well, you can find that and more in this delightful book by Dr. Dawn Filos: TALES OF A PET VET, Stories…
From the archives →
On Air · November 26, 2024
Jeddah Bride by Patricia Bonis
Few memoirs are as compelling as Jeddah Bride–the true story of an American girl who marries into a wealthy Saudi family. It is a cautionary tale…
From the archives →
On Air · November 12, 2024
SCI-FI HOUR-November 12, 2024
John Hope and Ken Pelham joined Bria Burton for a lively discussion of the joys of SciFi and about The Alvarium Project.
From the archives →
On Air · August 29, 2024
Zen and Hell Jumpers by S. A. Hollen
S. A. Hollen joined Bria Burton for Sci-Fi Hour on Joy on Paper to talk about his writing process and his book: Zen and the Hell Jumpers of Mars.
From the archives →From the authors
A Few Kind Words
“PatZi — and Joy on Paper — constitute a National treasure for writers and readers. Has it been only seven years? How did we ever get along without her???”
“7 Fabulous years! Congratulations! PatZi shares her love for books and authors, building a bridge to thrilled readers. A blessing for all.”
PatZi's book-to-film picks
Hey, Hollywood…
Looking for great material? As the host of Joy on Paper, PatZi reads hundreds of books a year — and having been in the film business, she gets excited when she comes across a book with potential. Five books she “sees” as films are waiting for a producer with taste.
The story continues
Keep listening, keep reading…
The radio archives live here — but Joy on Paper never signed off. Watch new author conversations on Joy on Paper LIVE!, and read the companion digital magazine, Readers mZINE.
— PatZi