Kathleen Hill, author of the recently published memoir She Read to Us in the Late Afternoons: A Life in Novels, talks to Daniel Ford about how stories she heard in her youth led her to becoming a writer, why she decided to write a memoir, and why writers need to make room within themselves for their impressions.
“We don’t know who we are until we write it down.”
To learn more about Kathleen Hill, visit her official website.
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Kelly Braffet, author of Save Yourself, Josie and Jack, and Last Seen Leaving, about her father’s influence on her becoming a storyteller, her writing process, bravely sharing her work with her now-husband Owen on their second date (!), and why she wants to poke around the gray in human existence.
“I’ve always wanted to know the stories behind the characters that do bad things.”
To learn more about Kelly Braffet, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @KellyBraffet.
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In ninth installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Daniel Ford discuss Tom Perrotta’s Mrs. Fletcher.
(Warning: This episode contains major spoilers.)
To learn more about Tom Perrotta, visit his official website.
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Melanie Padgett Powers, owner of MelEdits, joins Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy live from Chatter in Washington D.C.!
The trio discusses why “freelancers” need to think of themselves as small business owners, the difference between introverts and extroverts, her path from Indiana to Washington D.C., and the current state of journalism.
“Keep fighting the good fight.”
To learn more about Melanie Padgett Powers, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first podcast interview!
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Michael P. Danziger, author of Small Puddles: The Triumphant Story of Yale's Worst Oarsman. Ever., talks to Sean Tuohy about where his draft of the book currently resides, how his perseverance in rowing and writing paid off, and what inspired his nonprofit, The Steppingstone Foundation.
“This is a story of persistence.”
To learn more about Michael P. Danziger, follow him on Twitter @mpdanziger.
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Joe Fassler, editor of Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process and reporter/essayist for The Atlantic, talks to Caitlin Malcuit about writers and creativity.
To learn more about Joe Fassler, visit The Atlantic’s website or follow him on Twitter @joefassler.
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Abby Stern, author of According to a Source, talks to Daniel Ford about what real-life events inspired her debut novel, her publishing journey, and what she has planned next.
“The hardest thing for authors is ‘getting to the mat.’”
To learn more about Abby Stern, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @abbystern.
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In the eighth installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Sean Tuohy discuss Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel, Casino Royale.
(Warning: This podcast contains major spoilers.)
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