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In this second part of my interview with Susan Merrell, author of Shirley: A Novel, teacher in the MFA in... more
This week my guest is Susan Scarf Merrell, author of Shirley: A Novel, which became a major motion picture. She’s... more
In this final installment of the Finding the Throughline interview with James Beard Award-nominated journalist Hannah Selinger (whose book, Cellar... more
Welcome back to my interview with Hannah Selinger–James Beard Award-nominated lifestyle journalist, Certified Sommelier, about-to-be memoirist, and–surprise!-someone who just sold... more
This week my guest is Hannah Selinger, a James Beard Award-nominated lifestyle journalist who is also a Certified Sommelier. Hannah's work... more
In this final part of my interview with Antonia Angress, author of "Sirens & Muses," we peek at what’s coming... more
n this episode I'm talking with Antonia Angress, author of “Sirens & Muses” and a 2024 NEA Creative Writing Fellow... more
This week I am talking to writer Antonia Angress. Antonia is the author of "Sirens & Muses," which starts off... more
In this final part of my interview with Palestinian-American, award-nominated memoirist, Nada Samih-Rotondo, we covered: - A preview of her second... more
In this episode I'm talking with Nada about what I call inner stuff, the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect... more
My guest this week is Nada Samih-Rotondo, a multi-genre Palestinian-American writer, teacher, and mother, who recently published her first book,... more
Warning–there’s at least one swear word in today’s episode and it’s coming up quick. If you’re listening with sensitive ears--either... more
My guest this week is award-winning journalist and author of the book “Welcome to the Writer’s Life,” Paulette Perhach. Paulett’s... more
My guest this week is award-winning journalist and author, Paulette Perhach. Paulett’s work has appeared in The New York Times,... more
Welcome to the final installment of my talk with historian Kenneth C. Davis, New York Times bestselling author of “America’s... more
Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Kenneth C. Davis, author of the brand new book THE WORLD IN... more
Today my guest is historian Kenneth C. Davis, New York Times bestselling author of “America’s Hidden History,” “Don’t Know Much... more
Welcome back to part 3 of my interview with Jeremey Dauber, a processor of Jewish literature and American studies at... more
Welcome back to my interview with cultural historian and Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber, author of the newly released book "American... more
Jeremy Dauber, author of the newly released book "American Scary: A History of Horror, from Salem to Stephen King and... more
Welcome back to the Finding the Throughline interview with Vanessa Lillie, whose books include “Little Voices”, “For the Best,” and... more
Welcome back to Finding the Throughline: Conversations about the Creative Process where today’s guest is thriller author Vanessa Lillie, whose... more
This week I’m talking with the author of numerous thrillers, Vanessa Lilly, whose books include “Little Voices,” “For the Best,”... more
Welcome to the final installment of my interview with A.J. Jacobs, who is a multiple New York Times bestselling author... more
In part two of my interview with writer, podcaster, multiple New York Times bestselling author, and human guinea pig, A.J.... more
This week I’m talking with the hilarious and sweet writer, podcaster, multiple New York Times-bestselling author, and human guinea pig,... more
In part three of my conversation with multiple New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of "A Very Inconvenient... more
In this second part of my interview with the brilliant and hilarious Jacquelyn Mitchard, we talk about the squishier side... more
This week I am thrilled to be talking with Jacquelyn Mitchard, the New York Times bestselling author of 23 novels... more
In this final installment of my interview with Christopher Brown, author of “A Natural History of Empty Lots”--a blend of... more
Welcome to Part 2 of my talk with Christopher Brown, author of the brand new book, “A Natural History of... more
This week I am talking with Christopher Brown, author of the brand new book, “A Natural History of Empty Lots:... more
In the final installment of my conversation with Christine Chitnis, travel writer, photographer, and author of the books, East Coasting,... more
In this second part of my conversation with Christine Chitnis, bestselling author of “East Coasting,” “Patterns of Portugal,” and “Patterns... more
This week I am talking with Christine Chitnis, bestselling author of “East Coasting,” “Patterns of Portugal,” and “Patterns of India.”... more
In this final installment with Leigh Medeiros--who is like a personified pep talk for pursuing your creative work--we talk about... more
In this second part of my interview with "The One-Minute Writer" author and screenwriter Leigh Medeiros, we dive in to... more
Leigh Medeiros is an award-winning screenwriter, author, and all-around creative who, when she isn't making her own work, is help... more
In this third and final part of my interview with Katy Bowman, a biomechanist and leader of the “movement” movement,... more
This week’s guest, biomechanist Katie Bowman, is the author of 11 books on movement, including the bestselling “Move Your DNA”... more
This week my guest is biomechanist Katy Bowman, author of eleven–count ‘em, eleven–books that explore how to improve health and... more
In this final installment of my talk with Chelsey Goodan,* author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls,... more
In part 2 of my interview with Chelsey Goodan, author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, we... more
This week I’m talking with Chelsey Goodan, keynote speaker, screenwriter, and author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage... more
By the end of this final installment of my interview with Kimothy Joy, author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories... more
In this second part of my interview with Kimothy Joy, author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing... more
This week I am talking with Kimothy Joy, the author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood,”... more
In this final installment of my talk with Lisa See–bestselling author of so! many! beloved books, including “Lady Tan's Circle... more
In the second part of my conversation with hugely successful and popular (and oh my God, did this really happen??)... more
I'm talking with Lisa See, the New York Times bestselling author of so many beloved books, including Lady Tan's Circle... more
(Note, this episode is a replay that originally aired in February.) In this final installment of my talk with author and... more
In part 2 of my interview with essayist and author of the memoir "The Heartbreak Years," Minda Honey, we really... more
Minda Honey is the author of "The Heartbreak Years," a hilarious and intimate memoir of a Black woman finding who... more
In this final installment of my conversation with author and bookstore co-owner Lucas Mann, we talk about the books, writers,... more
In this second part of my conversation with Lucas Mann, author of Attachments, Essays on Fatherhood and Other Performances and... more
This week I’m talking with Lucas Mann, author of multiple non-fiction books, including his latest, Attachments: Essays on Fatherhood and... more
In this third installment of my interview with poet and slam champion Justice Ameer, we talked about: The book that has... more
In this second part of my interview with poet and slam champion, Justice Ameer, We talk about the mindset side... more
This week I am talking with Justice Ameer, whom. Boston public radio station WBUR called “one of the most recognized... more
In this final installment of my interview with Octavia Randolph, author of the hugely popular Circle of Ceridwen saga, a... more
This is the second part of my interview with Octavia Randolph, author of the hugely popular Circle of Ceridwen saga,... more
This week I’m talking with Octavia Randoplh, a prolific and wildly successful author of historical novels and essays. She’s best... more
In this final part of my interview with Hayley Krischer, journalist and author of the just-released “Where Are You, Echo... more
In this episode I'm talking with Hayley Krischer--author of the upcoming “Where Are You, Echo Blue?”, which dropped yesterday, July... more
This week I am talking with journalist and novelist Hayley Krischer whose brand new novel drops this week, "Where Are... more
Welcome back to the Finding the Throughline interview with Mark Cecil, author of BUNYAN AND HENRY, OR, THE BEAUTIFUL DESTINY,... more
In this second part of my interview with Mark Cecil, author of BUNYAN AND HENRY, OR, THE BEAUTIFUL DESTINY we... more
This week I’m talking with author and journalist Mark Cecil. Mark’s debut novel BUNYAN AND HENRY, OR, THE BEAUTIFUL DESTINY,... more
Since this week is both the podcast’s half-birthday and the Fourth of July week--which means you’re more likely to be... more
In this final installment of interview with “Daughters of Nantucket” author Julie Gerstenblatt, we get a peek at her next... more
In this second part of my interview with Julie Gerstenblat, author of “The Daughters of Nantucket,” I talk with Julie... more
This week I am talking with Julie Gerstenblatt, whose debut novel, “Daughters of Nantucket,” came out last year and was... more
In this final installment of my conversation with award-winning book coach (who has helped dozens and dozens and dozens of... more
In this second part of my interview with Lisa Tener–award-winning book coach and author of the brand-new “Breath. Write. Breathe.”--we... more
This week I am talking with award-winning book coach and award-winning author–of the books The Joy of Writing Journal and... more
In this third and final installment of my interview with Donna Russo, author of “Vincent's Women, the Untold Story of... more
In this second part of my conversation with Donna Russo, author of “Vincent's Women: the Untold Story of the Loves... more
Up this week is Donna Russo, an internationally best-selling author of 11 multiple award winning historical novels, including “Gilded Dreams”... more
In part three of my interview with Marlon Weems, author of the prize-winning essay "How Starting an Investment Business Almost... more
In this second part of my interview with Marlon Weems, founder of The Journeyman newsletter on Substack, where he covers... more
This week I am talking with Marlon Weems, a former Wall Street trader who started his career in finance in... more
In this final part of my interview with Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts, we get a look at what's... more
In the second part of my interview with Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, author of "Fight Like a... more
This week I am talking with badass advocate, author, Substacker, and "summoner of women's audacity," Shannon Watts. Shannon is the founder... more
In the final part of my interview with maritime history author Eric Jay Dolin, we get a tantalizing look at... more
In the second part of my conversation with Eric Jay Dolin, (author of "Left for Dead," a true story about... more
Calling all lovers of true tales about the sea! This week I'm talking with Eric J. Dolin, bestselling author of... more
In this final section of my conversation with "Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," Kate Schapira, we cover: - Finding... more
In this second part of my conversation with Kate Schapira, author of "Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," we... more
This week I'm talking with Kate Schapira, author of "Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," which takes readers through... more
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This week I'm talking with Kate Schapira, author of "Lessons from the Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," which takes readers through the practical... more