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 →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.
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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
“7 Fabulous years! Congratulations! PatZi shares her love for books and authors, building a bridge to thrilled readers. A blessing for all.”
“Joy on Paper is without question the gold standard radio show celebrating books and authors, and PatZi Gil is without equal as its host.”
“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???”
“I have been on quite a few radio shows, but few were as engaging, authentic, spontaneous, and soul filled as PatZi's Joy on Paper, a syndicated show. What you hear from PatZi is meaningful and unique. She's all in on the topics she features and the guests she hosts.”
“Speaking with PatZi was as much fun as chatting with a longtime friend. I loved how she knew my book, Death by Chaos, and asked such great questions about the inspirations, the writing process, and the characters. As a gracious hostess, she informed me and the audience of some of her favorite elements and moments in my book.”
“PatZi Gil and Joy On Paper embraced both me and my work, and it's been a pleasure chatting on the show about Rome, past journeys, and handsome Roman generals. PatZi's enthusiasm as a radio personality makes an interview delightful and animated. Her love for books and interest about sundry topics makes a half hour fly by. I look forward to our next visit together!”
“Being interviewed by PatZi Gil is like having a conversation with an old friend. She draws her guests out with a signature mixture of humor, empathy, and authenticity. PatZi has a deep passion for all kinds of books and their authors. Joy on Paper stands above and apart from all other shows devoted to the written word.”
“There's something about PatZi. Her energy is boundless, her appetite for books and words is voracious, her literary insights are sometimes surprising, always apt, and her — well — JOY in the authors she interviews is contagious. Joy on Paper is a welcoming, hospitable place for authors to talk about our work. That thing about PatZi? I'm still not sure what it is. But I'll tell you one thing — she makes it fun!”
PatZi's book-to-film picks
Hey, Hollywood…
Looking for great material? Need a new project? 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. Here are a few books she “sees” as films in her head, and worthy projects…
Entertain us. Inspire us. Make us laugh or cry — but for goodness sakes, make something original! No more Wuthering Heights, please!
Worthy McGuire
A heart-warming story of a family. WWII vet Worthy intends to keep a promise he made on D-Day — and no one will stop him.
Parallel Lines
In 1981 Jenna celebrates her 18th birthday — and so her story begins, with one of the best first sentences ever. A romantic comedy set in NYC.
Ghosts of Manhattan
Nick Farmer is an iconic figure — a Wall Street trader in 2008. When the world started to collapse, he had to decide what side of good he was on.
Civil War Commando
Dashing young hero Will Cushing's daring exploits on land and sea saved a divided nation. An inspiring hero — and an inspiration for Luke Skywalker.
Monkey Business
An over-eager TV writer meets an enigmatic enchantress on location in Florida. Darkly amusing, with a Hollywood production backdrop.
The story continues
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— PatZi