The Radio Program

Joy on Paper

is a syndicated radio program for writers and those who dream of writing and for everyone who wants to know the story behind the book.

The program premiered on 

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
on TanTalk Radio Network
 in Clearwater, Florida

Day 1 - March 17, 2015

  • It was St. Patrick’s Day
  • It was a Tuesday
  • Tuesdays are special in the publishing world–most publishers release books on Tuesdays and “Pub Day” is the day authors are booked for interviews.

It was what we call “beshert” — it was meant to be…

In the first year...

  • Began broadcasting every Tuesday at 11:00 am EST.
  • THREE MONTHS LATER: Added another day  Thursday at 11:00 am EST
  • SIX MONTHS LATER: Added a Guest Contributor – Bill Larson as our Legal Eagle to answer listeners questions about their Intellectual Property.

In the second year...

  • ADDED 42 station nationwide — 32 AM Stations & 10 FM Stations
  • ADDED – Guest Contributor – Robert K. Tanenbaum, New York Times bestselling author of the long–running  Butch Kemp and Marlene Ciaampi sseries 

In the third year...

  • ADDED: one of the largest radio stations in Arizona – KFNX 1100 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • ADDED: another Special Correspondent: Rita Moreau.  

In the fourth year...

  • Celebrated the 4th Anniversary of Joy on Paper on March 19, 2019 with Special Co-Hosts: Tasha Alexander & Andrew Grant (Andrew Child the author of Jack Reacher series with his brother, Lee).

In the fifth year...

  • ADDED Special Correspondent: Davon Miller to create BookBuzz reviews for books for children.

In the sixth year..

  •  ADDED Special Correspondent: Bria Burton to create BookBuzz reviews for Sci-Fi books.

During the pandemic a number of guest hosts helped to keep the program broadcasting.

  • Guest Hosts: Tasha Alexander & Andrew Grant 
  • Guest Host: Peter Riva, bestselling author and grandson of Marlene Dietrich.

In the seventh year..

  • Guest Host: Davon Miller
  • Guest Host: Bria Burton.

In the seventh year..

  •  Created Animated BookBuzzes for Social Media
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A Unique Radio Program

We do more than interview authors, we promote their books long after they have been on the program with:

  • BookBuzz reviews
  • Animated graphics
  • Social media campaigns
  • Newsletter promotions
  • In-kind advertising with magazines

Created by "America's Book Lover"

From PatZi — the Creator and Host of Joy on Paper.

The idea for my unique radio program came to me  at 4 am one morning. 

Like Beatrix Potter, I have been reading since I was three-years old. Although I had no radio experience, one morning at 4am I had a kind of vision — I would create a radio program about books.  I had read over 10,000 books — my collection at one point was 6,342 books! It was, as we say: beshert. It was meant to be.  I would help authors promote their books. By the end of the day I created Joy on Paper.

I am thrilled that I am now starting the 9th year of a radio program that supports authors and thier books.

In Prime Time Lineup
Expanded Joy on Paper
Lee Child joins PatZi for a Birthday Interview

Rita Moreau, Correspondent

Rita is the author of two cozy mystery series: Mary Catherine Mahoney & The Ghost and Camper Kooky Series. She has recorded 60 BookBuzz 2-minute promos for authors.

davon Miller, Correspondent

Davon is a multi-talented young man who is the author of the Mr. Tickety-Toc series of books for children. He has been with Joy on Paper for over a year and has recorded 16 BookBuzz promos for children's books.

Bria Burton, Correspondent

Bria joined Joy on Paper this year and is recording BookBuzzes for Sci-Fi and Fantasy. A talented author whose stories are featured in many anthologies, including Authors Re-imagined.

Jim Lamb, Advisor & contributor

A multi-talented author, poet, and editor with over 30-years experience working on major newspapers, Jim Lamb records tips on elements of writing -- called "Lit Gems" -- to help authors understand the backbones of writing and encourage them to expand their understanding of language.

bill Larson - Our "Legal Eagle"

Every month Bill Larson of Larson & Larson answers listeners questions about contracts, intellectual property rights, and the the impact of social media in today's publishing world.

Bill is a Member of AIPLA.

Natalie Thomas

Known as the "Connoisseur of Cozy Mysteries" Natalie enjoys previewing the recent releases in the cozy mystery genre.

Remember, one of the joys of life is to see your words on paper --
or to hear them spoken in an audible book --
then one day you may hear those magic words: lights, camera, action!
And your book will be turned into a major motion picture,
a streaming video, of even a series on the Hallmark Channel!
You never know, and you will never know, unless you start writing.

PatZi (with a Z!)

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