Beth Kephart, author of Handling the Truth (Gotham), talks about writing memoir. She’s the author of five memoirs, is a National Book Award Finalist, and a moving writer. If anyone knows about the memoir form, it’s Beth. Download audio. (Broadcast … Continue reading
Novelist Dara Horn and poet Gary Soto talk with guest host Nicole Nelson on the show. Download audio. (Broadcast date: Sept. 25, 2013)
Memoirist Beverly Donofrio, author of Astonished, Riding in Cars with Boys, and Looking for Mary came on the show to primarily discuss her latest, Astonished. One highlight: When an editor bought Riding in Cars with Boys, she visited him in … Continue reading
Gregg Hurwitz, author of Tell No Lies, is my guest for the entire show. He talks about writing suspense fiction, and his latest novel, Tell No Lies. Download audio. (Broadcast date: Sept. 4, 2013)
Marrie Stone talks with short story writer Said Sayrafiezadeh about his latest collection, Brief Encounters with the Enemy. In the second half hour, C.E. Poverman discusses his novel, Love by Drowning. (There is a brief delay in the second half, … Continue reading
Jenny Milchman, author of the suspense novel, Cover of Snow, came on the show to talk about her debut novel (but the 8th one she wrote), perseverance, and suspense writing. Download audio. (Broadcast date: August 14, 2013)
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Barbara's story, "Crazy for You," that was published in 2010 in Orange County Noir is included in USA Noir: Best of Akashic's Noir Series, released November, 2013. The new anthology includes short stories by some of the greats in the suspense field: T. Jefferson Parker, Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Joyce Carol Oates, and more. Details and purchase information ».
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