Ottessa Moshfegh, author of the new novel, Death in Her Hands, joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to discuss the art, craft, and business of writing. Download audio. (Broadcast date: August 5, 2020) The intro and outro music is by Travis Barrett. Find … Continue reading
Poet and former West Hollywood Poet Laureate Kim Dower, author Sleeping on Tyrone Power’s Grave, and three other books of poetry, returns to the show to talk with me about the art, craft, and business of writing poetry. Download audio. (Broadcast … Continue reading
This is our first straight-to-podcast show. Crossing Borders, published by Down and Out books and sponsored by Sisters in Crime, San Diego Chapter, includes my story, “Pool Fishing,” and a story by guest Kathy Krevat. Joining us is one of … Continue reading
Heather Young, author of The Distant Dead, and I discuss the art, craft, and business of writing a crime novel. Download audio (Broadcast date: July 8, 2020)
Poet Jane Hirshfield is my guest on the show to talk about her new volume of poetry, Ledger. Download audio. (Broadcast date: June 24, 2020) Intro and outro music by Travis Barrett. Find more of my son’s work on Spotify … Continue reading
Courtney Maum, author of Before and After the Book Deal: A Writer’s Guide to Finishing, Publishing, Promoting, and Surviving Your First Book (Catapult), talks with me about the art, craft, and business of writing. Download audio. Intro and outro music … Continue reading
Palm Springs Noir, an anthology published by Akashic Books, is edited by Barbara and also features her short story “The Water Holds You Still.” Releases July 6, 2021. Pre-order now:
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