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Join these two prolific authors as they discuss the moral and ethical dilemmas in our current world, finding a purpose in life that is compelling, how the first time in NYC was a wake-up call, how death threats have been part of the journey when writing books about what is ethically right contradicts far-Right evangelical views, and what it means to be in the Church in this context… You might also hear a li...

Join author/playwright/producer Peter Parnell in a fascinating conversation with critically acclaimed author and essayist Rachel Cohen about the intersection between art and “time,” how painting is the only art form outside of time, how our current relationship to time is very bound up by tech, and the experience of being “inside/outside” of a character. 

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Join these two bestselling authors as they discuss their new books set in Old Hollywood.

They talk about not outlining their books because “it ruins all the fun,” how locations are sentient, how no two people read the same book, being traumatized by rabid Virginia Woolf fans, and visiting the mind-blowing prop room at Warner Bros.

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Remember “science,” everyone? We’re thrilled to have two incredibly accomplished science researchers and authors on this episode.

Listen as they discuss what “face blindness” means, the existential freakout most scientists are currently having, recall fondly the time when we used to have “slow news days,” and how we need weirdos in the world. 

Who doesn’t love a good story about the Royal Family (even if it’s your secret, guilty pleasure)? Join these two bestselling historical fiction authors as they talk about their recent novels, both about the Royals, but from different points of view and at different times in history. Listen to them discuss historical parallels to modern-day Royals, how you have to approach writing historical fiction, an...

Internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi in conversation with Afghan-born debut author Patmeena Sabit (a “gorgeous and powerful debut” - NYT). They discuss their shared family roots in Afghanistan, how women fought in the Special Forces on the frontlines of war, how there’s a variety of perspectives in the Muslim diaspora, how characters talk to you, and how all writing is a “false ...

We are so proud to have these two amazing women and authors on this episode.  Barbara is the author of fifteen middle school books including her latest, Nothing to See Here, which will be released in October.  Amanda released her first book, That Librarian, in response to the attacks that librarians are being subjected to in the current book banning frenzy around the country.   They discuss how...

These two NYT bestselling authors write superbly researched books about extraordinary historical events. You’ll hear what they love about the writing process and what is described as “going into the pain cave,” the art of creating memorable book titles, how ice shudders and shrieks, the helpful vs. nefarious uses of AI and what human writers can do that AI can’t, and how writing in loud cof...

Join these two incredibly prolific NYT bestselling authors who have written everything from young adult to adult novels and nonfiction and all things in between. They share stories about writing and creating, from Crank to The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants; what it's like to be banned in school systems, and have your novel turned into a film. 

You'll also hear about how they met a decade...

These two powerhouse women discuss the process of writing their new exciting book What's Next. Based on their years of experience as long-time cast members of the hit television The West Wing, this book is a must read - informative, moving, hilarious and full of never before seen pictures from this 'family' of cast and crew. A huge takeaway is learning about the amazing organizations they support - you'll want to ...