# Finding Your Third Act: Writing, Podcasting, & Lifelong Learning with Landis Wade (E223)

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Published: 2026-06-17T07:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Bookish Flights, I am joined by author and podcaster Landis Wade. A recovering trial lawyer, Landis is the author of the award-winning Indie Retirement Mystery series, including his newest release, Deadly Gold Rush. He is also the founder of the Charlotte Readers Podcast, where he has interviewed more than 500 authors. Our conversation goes beyond mystery writing as we discuss finding a meaningful "third act" after a successful career, the surprising simila...

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