Anthony Marra, author of the collection The Tsar of Love and Techno, joins Marrie Stone to talk about his draw to Russia and Chechnya, the importance of humor, writing to music, the short story form, and more.
In the second half, Karen Bender shares her new collection, Refund. She talks about living in New York after 9/11, parenting, money, aging and lots of tips and tricks on craft.
(Broadcast date: December 2, 2015)