Cele mai bune Novelist podcast-uri (2024)

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Episode 171: Novelist Spotlight #171: Opera singer faced the music and became a fiction writer instead 1:03:29

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In the spotlight, joining us from the City of Brotherly Love, is C.J. Spataro. C.J. (who also goes by the name Carla) is cofounder of the literary magazine Philadelphia Stories and director of the MFA writing program at Rosemont College, as well as director of the master’s in publishing program at the college. Her short fiction has won numerous awa…

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Episode 3.47 Genevieve Wheeler - Adelaide 39:57

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Genevieve Wheeler about her contemporary novel Adelaide. We discuss turning a therapeutic journaling exercise into fiction, putting a mental health diagnosis authentically on the page and writing about a toxic relationship from both sides. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop* B…

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The Art of Writing w/ Neil Gaiman, Ada Limón, Jericho Brown, E.J. Koh, Marge Piercy & Max Stossel 25:35

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This episode explores the enduring power of storytelling to shape our world and illuminate the human experience. Writers Neil Gaiman, Ada Limón, Jericho Brown, E.J. Koh, Marge Piercy, and Max Stossel discuss creativity, resilience, and the power of words to heal and bring people together. Neil Gaiman (Writer, Producer, Showrunner · The Sandman, Ame…

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Episode 3.46 Sarah Chamberlain - The Slowest Burn 48:12

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Sarah Chamberlain about her romance novel The Slowest Burn. We discuss writing an opposites attract love story, why she used dual perspectives to help give both characters growth in the romance and why, if you like writing dialogue you should try writing first drafts like screenplay…

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Episode 170: Novelist Spotlight #170: Remembering the great novelist Paul Auster and his electric imagination 53:21

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In the spotlight is the late, great novelist Paul Auster and one of his friends and biographers, I.B. Siegumfeldt, who spent three years logging conversations between herself and Paul Auster and compiling those conversations into a book titled A LIFE IN WORDS — a wide-ranging dialogue between Auster and the Danish professor, in what has been called…

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Women, Politics & The Art of Diplomacy w/ DEBORA CAHN - Creator of Netflix’s THE DIPLOMAT starring Keri Russell

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“The question of who's good and who's bad is always front of mind for me because my basic goal is to get to the place where no one is good or bad; everybody is in an unspeakably complicated situation. From the very beginning of the series, this event happens. We believe that it was perpetrated by Iran. Fairly quickly, we learn through the relations…

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THE DIPLOMAT with DEBORA CAHN - Emmy-winning Showrunner, Exec. Producer - The West Wing, Homeland 44:02

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What are the unseen challenges faced by diplomats, and what role do they play in maintaining global order? How do TV shows influence our understanding of real-world politics? How do women navigate power, and what does it take for them to lead in politics? Debora Cahn is the Emmy-nominated showrunner and executive producer ofNetflix’s The Diplomat, …

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JULIAN LENNON on Art, Empathy & Creativity - Highlights 18:34

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“I think a lot of joy comes from helping others. One of the things that I've been really focusing on is finding that balance in life, what’s real and what’s true and what makes you happy. How can you help other people feel the same and have a happier life? I think whatever that takes. So if that's charity, if that's photography, if that's documenta…

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Life’s Fragile Moments with JULIAN LENNON - Photographer, Musician, Documentary Filmmaker 55:58

20d ago55:58

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What is the power of photography? How do images and songs bookmark our lives, reminding us of what we care about, who we love, and what it means to be alive? Julian Lennon is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, photographer, documentary filmmaker, and NYTimes bestselling author of the Touch the Earth children’s book trilogy. This autumn, Whispers…

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Episode 169: Novelist Spotlight #169: From the Department of Homeland Security to thriller writer 1:06:40

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In the spotlight is Chad Boudreaux, former deputy chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security where he advised department leader Michael Chertoff, and current chief legal officer at Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation’s largest military shipbuilder. Along the way, Boudreaux became a novelist, writing the thrillers “Scavenger H…

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Episode 3.45 Nikkitha Bakshani - Ghost Chilli 47:17

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Nikkitha Bakshani about her contemporary novel Ghost Chilli. We discuss using life writing and repressed memories to inspire fiction, the difficult editing choice she made to delete an entire timeline and how she used astrology to deepen her characterisation. Confessions of a Debut …

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Connecting with the Earth: Changemakers, Scientists, Writers & Educators on Regenerating Earth’s Ecosystems 11:38

23d ago11:38

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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How have wetlands become both crucial carbon sinks and colossal methane emitters in a warming world? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Richard Black (Author of The Future of Energy · Fmr. BBC Environment Correspondent · Director of …

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Episode 3.44 Tawseef Khan - Determination 59:04

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Tawseef Khan about his contemporary novel Determination. We discuss how his personal experience working as an immigration solicitor inspired this novel, why he chose to embrace similarities between him and his protagonist to make her come alive and his advice to see characters as a …

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Harnessing Creativity to Heal & Unwind the Body & Mind w/ DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN - Highlights 16:52

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"The state of being in flow and seeking out that state, sort of disappearing from the here and now... it must have been something that has been part of human cultures for many millennia. We know that, for example, dancing can bring you into these states. And we know from many anthropological works that people dance themselves into trance, a type of…

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The Pathway to Flow with Neuroscientist, Fmr. Dancer DR. JULIA CHRISTENSEN 1:05:48

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How can we unlock a state of flow in our daily lives? How does connecting with nature influence our mental and physical well-being? How do movement, dance and play help us feel more creative, connected, and content? Dr. Julia F. Christensen is a Danish neuroscientist and former dancer currently working as a senior scientist at the Max Planck Instit…

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Episode 168: Novelist Spotlight #168: Edinburg, Scotland psychological thriller writer Rosie Walker 1:01:18

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In the spotlight is Rosie Walker, author of psychological thrillers, her latest being “My Husband's Ex.” That novel was pre-dated by three other psych trillers: “The Baby Monitor,” “The House Fire” and “Secrets of a Serial Killer.” We discuss: >> The role of the unconscious mind >> Plotting and analysis using an Excel spreadsheet >> Hitting a daily…

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Episode 3.43 David Goodman - A Reluctant Spy 54:58

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to David Goodman about his thriller A Reluctant Spy. We discuss why our huge digital footprints inspired his premise of spies borrowing civilian lives, why he loves writing stories with multiple POVs and how after years of rejection, David took one last shot to impress an editor after …

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What Does It Mean to Live a Good Life? Artists, Writers, Visionaries & Educators Share their Stories 15:11

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What does it mean to live a good life? How can the arts help us learn to speak the language of the Earth and cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What is the power of mentorship for forging character and creative vision? How can we hold onto our cultural heritage and traditions, while preparing students for the needs of the 21st century? Alan Poul…

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Episode 167: Novelist Spotlight #167: Media strategist Paula Rizzo on the 10 questions every author needs to answer 46:07

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In the spotlight is best-selling author, Emmy-award-winning television producer and media strategist Paula Rizzo. She did the television production thing for nearly 20 years before going on her own to train experts, authors and entrepreneurs on how to be media-ready and build their reputations in the traditional and social media realms. We discuss:…

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Navigating Our Environmental Future From Climate Crisis to Urban Revolution 12:31

1M ago12:31

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Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can the 15-minute city model revolutionize urban living, enhance health, and reduce our carbon footprint? Eu…

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Episode 3.42 Lucy Jane Wood - Rewitched 50:24

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Lucy Jane Wood about her fantasy novel Rewitched. We discuss how 90s witchy nostalgia inspired her story, her unusual route to publication where she got an editor before an agent and how her YouTube career has helped her become a bestseller. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*…

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Episode 166: Novelist Spotlight #166: Hot new Canadian author Deepa Rajagopalan 45:16

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She was born in Saudi Arabia, moved to India as an adolescent, and later to the United States and Canada in her twenties. Today, Deepa Rajagopalan has published a short story collection titled “Peacocks of Instagram,” whose title story won the 2021 PEN Canada New Voices Award, and is now working on her first novel, titled “We Have Come Empty Handed…

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Episode 165: Novelist Spotlight #165: Barbara Kyle, actor turned novelist and book coach 1:05:59

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She began her career as an actor for stage and screen, then became a novelist around age 40, selling more than half-a-million books thus far. Today, Barbara Kyle is also a mentor, book coach and popular speaker at writers’ conferences. We discuss: >> The move from acting to fiction writing >> Three things agents and publishers must see and the firs…

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Democracy & Economic Inequality w/ Philosopher ARASH ABIZADEH - Highlights 11:08

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“There is a tremendous tension between healthy democracy and deep economic inequalities. I don't think that, in the long run, democracies can survive in a healthy way unless we address the problem of economic inequalities. If we have individuals who are living day to day, on the one hand, and we have other individuals who are billionaires in our so…

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Democracy at a Crossroads: Exploring Modern Political Challenges w/ Philosopher ARASH ABIZADEH 52:21

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How is economic inequality undermining our democratic systems? In what ways is social media reshaping political landscapes and democracy? Can we design political institutions that adapt to rapid social and technological changes while remaining stable? How is journalism critical for the health of our democracies? Arash Abizadeh is the R.B. Angus Pro…

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Episode 3.41 Oisín McKenna - Evenings and Weekends 47:33

2M ago47:33

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Oisín McKenna about his contemporary novel Evenings and Weekends. We discuss how starting with one character and writing about the most important people in their lives gave Oisín his cast of characters, creating propulsive secrets and storylines to engage the reader and the challeng…

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Episode 164: Novelist Spotlight #164: John Darnton, Pulitzer-winning NYT veteran turned novelist 1:07:41

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In the spotlight is John Darnton, novelist and author of six novels, including “Burning Sky,” his latest. Darnton worked 40 years at the New York Times cover city hall before becoming a foreign correspondent in Africa; Warsaw, Poland; Madrid; and London. Along the way he won a Pulitzer Prize and two George Polk Awards, while moonlighting as a novel…

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The Growth Dilemma: Balancing Progress & Sustainability w/ Economist DANIEL SUSSKIND - Highlights 12:59

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“We have a choice to change the nature of growth. How we can have growth that is more respectful of place, doesn’t cause as much damage to the environment, doesn't lead to as large inequalities in society, doesn’t disrupt politics, doesn't undermine the availability of good work? We ought to pursue this morally enriched GDP measure which better ref…

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Growth: A Reckoning with Economist DANIEL SUSSKIND 56:48

2M ago56:48

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How can we look beyond GDP and develop new metrics that balance growth with human flourishing and environmental well-being? How can we be more engaged global citizens? In this age of AI, what does it really mean to be human? And how are our technologies transforming us? Daniel Susskind is a Research Professor in Economics at King's College London a…

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Episode 3.40 Rachel Blackmore - Costanza 54:59

2M ago54:59

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Rachel Blackmore about her historical novel Costanza. We discuss how to create accessible historical dialogue, why she swears by the 8-act structure and why age should never put you off writing a novel. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop* Buy Costanza: https://uk.bookshop.org/…

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Episode 3.39 Moira Buffini - Songlight 46:30

2M ago46:30

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Moira Buffini about her sci-fi novel Songlight. We discuss why dystopian fiction is the best genre to explore the cataclysms of our current time, the differences between screenwriting and the expansiveness of novel writing and leaving your reader wanting more when you’re writing a s…

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Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Highlights 21:08

2M ago21:08

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“Today, someone is putting the finishing touches on a machine- learning algorithm that will change the way you relate to your family. Someone is trying to design a way to communicate with animals in their own language. Someone is designing a gene that alters bacteria to turn your poop bright blue when it’s time to see the doctor. Someone is cleani…

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Can Design Save the World? - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Co-authors of Assembling Tomorrow - Directors of Stanford’s d.School 57:06

2M ago57:06

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How can we design and adapt for the uncertainties of the 21st century? How do emotions shape our decisions and the way we design the world around us? Scott Doorley is the Creative Director at Stanford's d. school and co author of Make Space. He teaches design communication and his work has been featured in museums and architecture and urbanism and …

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Episode 3.38 Josie Ferguson - The Silence in Between 48:21

2M ago48:21

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Josie Ferguson about her historical novel The Silence in Between. We discuss the harrowing true story that inspired this novel, her method for writing dual timeline narratives separately and why it took her four novels before she found success. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Booksh…

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