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Every week, host Adam Sockel interviews a popular member of the literary world about their passions beyond the books they're known for. These longform, relaxed conversations show listeners a new side of some of their favorite content creators as well as provide insight into the things that inspire their work.
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Before the Prologue is a bi-weekly podcast where we go back in time before the books on our shelves started collecting dust. Whether it’s authors, artists, editors, or agents, we’re suckers for a good origin story. Join us as we discover the pages before the prologue.
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A memoir-style podcast featuring meaningful thoughts that don’t matter. Created by Danielle Baker, a 30-something somebody in Portland, OR. Follow the show on Instagram @notprologuepodcast
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The 1918 Spanish Flu killed more Americans during World War I than mustard gas or trench warfare, but there are no monuments or memorials dedicated to the victims of this pandemic. Lost Prologue, a four-part series, explores the history of the 1918 pandemic — its intimate connection to WW1, the ways Americans were inequitably impacted, and the science behind the world’s deadliest pathogen. The people you’ll hear from include prominent virologists, scientists, and historians who reconstruct t ...
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Hitting the perfect note with Louisa Morgan
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Louisa Morgan has had many acts in her life, but her favorite involved a deep-rooted passion for classical music and opera singing. Her new novel, The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird, is a lovely combination of the many twists and turns her own life has brought about. Adam's Boston Marathon fundraiser for the Boston Medical Center Learn more about your ad …
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Cleveland ain't no laughing matter with Josh Womack
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Adam is joined by fellow Clevelander Josh Womack to discuss his new book You Are Not That Funny, how he came to love stand-up comedy, the nuance of being a copywriter, and their shared adoration for their hometown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către Evergreen Podcasts
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The Artist's Way with Anna Pitoniak
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Anna Pitoniak had written several novels before the pandemic and planned to take a break when the world changed. She found herself with lots of time and little to fill it. Insert The Artist's Way, a book millions have used to discover (or re-discover) their creative vein. In this discussion, we breakdown how Anna used the book to flesh out her stun…
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The way of the Samurai (movies) with Christina Henry
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Christina Henry's books are enthralling, heart-wrenching, and will leave you in awe... which makes sense when you hear about her deep love of movies that are much the same. This conversation delves into her love of samurai movies, how she's begun taking her kid to classic movie theaters, and the Iron Giant... It makes sense. Her new book Good Girls…
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Just keep your head above....swim with Clementine Taylor
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Something About Her, Clementine Taylor's debut novel, tells a story of joy and discovery, something Clementine found when she took up swimming. In this chat, Adam and Clementine dive into her passion, their shared love of Edinburgh, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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A fantasy for all worlds with Lyndall Clipstone
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Lyndall Clipstone's books are world-renowned for providing intricate and richly imagined worlds where readers can get lost. And when you learn about the way she loves to spend her free time, you'll understand why. Her latest book, Unholy Terrors, is now out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Matt Singer loved movies so much that he's made a career out of it writing for Screencrush. His passion began as a child watching At The Movies with Siskel and Ebert, the subjects of his latest book, Opposable Thumbs. It's a deep dive into their relationship as partners and how they changed how we ingest movies. We discuss his favorite films of chi…
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8 decades of curiosity with Laurence Leamer
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Laurence Leamer, bestselling of nearly 20 books, turns 82 this month, and we spent a morning discussing the many stories he's told throughout those decades. We dissect the art of making a guest comfortable during an interview, exchange stories of interviews gone well (and wrong), and discuss his extensively researched new book, Hitchcock's Blondes …
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The sound of our lives with Isa Arsén
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Isa Arsén is acutely aware of the rhythms of everything around us. She spends her life thinking about how sound affects us all. It even sparked the inspiration that became her debut novel, Shoot the Moon. We discuss how her passions started as a child with her father's music and turned into an entire career. And there is just a sprinkling of quantu…
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Slaying isn't a phase with Alexandra Christo
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Alexandra Christo is an internationally bestselling fantasy author who knows a thing or two about monsters, myths, and legends. And her love of all three was spawned through her discovery of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In this chat, we discuss her enduring love for the series and how it inspires her writing, including her latest, upcoming novel, The …
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Why do we re-read? with Michelle Cameron
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Michelle Cameron is an author, creative writing teacher, and avid re-reader of books for myriad reasons. Her new book, Babylon, is one of the reasons Michelle dove back into older writing, but we also discuss why we turn to book seasonally, depending on our emotions, and for research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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They grow up so fast with Kerri Maher, author of The Paris Bookseller
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Kerri Maher is a bestselling author and mom to a newly minted teenager. In this chat, we discuss the experiences she's had raising her daughter, taking her to Paris, and her new book All You Have to Do Is Call, an essential read about the Jane Collective and women's rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Cathartically scary with Carissa Orlando
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Carissa Orlando is passionate about how the mind works. So much so that she's spent her life studying and teaching about it. She works to improve quality and access of mental healthcare for children and their families during the day and writes terrifyingly captivating stories at night. Her debut novel, The September House, weaves both horror and ps…
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The Last Letters with Nina Leon
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Nina Leon is an associate agent at Pérez Literary & Entertainment. Her childhood love and appreciation of stories motivated her to pursue a career in publishing. She is now privileged enough to work with talented authors whose incredible work inspires her every day and makes her proud to be their champion and advocate. For more insight into Nina an…
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Catching a wave with Lucy Clarke
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Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of several "destination thrillers" loves few things more than grabbing her surfboard and finding the perfect wave. It's how she frees her mind and unwinds. She also has a deep passion for exploring the world and finding new locations to write her edge of your seat thrillers which is how her latest stunner, The Hike, …
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What does intelligence sound like with Angie Kim
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Angie Kim's debut novel, Miracle Creek, was an international bestselling, Edgar Award winning best book of the year. Her latest novel, Happiness Falls, is a Good Morning America book club pick all about when a father goes missing, his family's desperate search leads them to question everything they know about him and one another. A key character in…
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Subject To Change with Mariel Pomeroy
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This week International and Amazon bestseller, Mariel Pomeroy (you probably know her at Murs or Book Daddy) will be joining us. We talk about everything from noddles to R.L. Stine Fear Street books. Join us as we chat with her about her life before she was a bestseller and how she ended up being an advocate for others! Want to connect with Mariel? …
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The science of sleep with Holly James
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Holly James, author of the new RomCom The Déjà Glitch, has spent her adult life understanding sleep. Why we all struggle to get it and how to improve that concept. It's something she normally keeps separate from her other career as a writer but in this discussion we dive into both! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Slow content boil with Tim Murphy
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Tim Murphy's new book, Speech Team, is a nostalgic and cathartic look back at a traumatic high school experience of several members of a championship speech team. The story itself is a slow burn that lets the reader care deeply about the characters and their experiences. It makes sense, when you learn the types of stories and shows Tim is obsessed …
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Growing Places with Raquel Valldeperas
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Today we're time traveling with one of our closest friends (who happens to be an insanely talented author and creator) Raquel Valldeperas. Raquel has worn many hats, including wedding/boudoir photographer, small shop owner, and substitute teacher, but writing has always been where her heart is at and her biggest dream. When she is not writing, you …
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Politically nuanced with Marie Benedict
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Marie Benedict has been a bestselling author many times over but her works co-authoring with Victoria Christopher Murray have set the book world on fire with their poignant deep dives into fascinating woman and their history. The First Ladies, their INSTANT NYT bestseller, is much the same. In this unique discussion, Marie brings something a bit di…
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Deconstructing jokes with Andrew Ridker
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Andrew Ridker's first book The Altruists took the literary world by storm and his new book Hope is just as captivating. Part of the reason why his books are so relatable is the humor he's able to inject into his characters. It makes them more well rounded. We chat why this matters so much to him and why he loves breaking down comedy. Learn more abo…
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Alexis Menard is a registered nurse based out of Louisiana where she lives with her husband, toddler, and two oversized dogs. She enjoys long walks through the Renaissance Fair, reading smutty romance into the dark hours of the night, and wine nights with her "Finer Things Club." She hopes to enrich the lives of her readers with worlds they can bot…
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Spoiling Scream with Josh Winning
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Josh Winning's new book, Burn the Negative, is an homage to all things horror and when you hear this conversation you'll understand that he has the chops to back up his writing. We discuss his adoration for the Scream movie franchise, how he's been seeing franchises out of order for years, and what it's like to interview the Muppets! It's... a wide…
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Finding comfort with ghosts with Candi Sary
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Learning that Candi Sary thinks a great deal about ghosts won't surprise you when you read her book Magdalena. This conversation dives into her childhood interest in the beyond and how, instead of seeking to be scared she found peace of mind with the stories of ghosts. Take a listen and check out her new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Black Girl Magic & Wine with Ashley Sullivan
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This week business owner, reader, writer, editor, and momma to three, Ashley Sullivan, is sharing her origin story! Join us as we chat with her about how she ended up starting a business whose goal is to champion the voices and stories of others! Want to connect with Ashley? Follow her on Instagram at @ebookedbabe or check out her book editing serv…
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Euro-road trippin right along with Paige Toon
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For UK-based bestselling author Paige Toon getting there is half the fun. She loves taking road trips to new countries to see bands she loves in locations they would normally never be found. It's a passion that has shown her entirely new cultures and helped inspire the amazing books she's writes. Don't miss her latest, Only Love Can Hurt Like This …
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How we fall in love with mystery with Chanel Cleeton
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Chanel Cleeton is a bestselling author and was chosen as a Reese Witherspoon book club selection. She knows what it takes a write a mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seat. Perhaps it's because she has spent her entire life fascinated by mysteries. In this conversation, Chanel and Adam breakdown the origins of her passion for mystery a…
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Livin' in the Viking Age with Genevieve Gornichec
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Bestselling author Genevieve Gornichec knows a thing or two about Vikings... in fact, she's made it her life's work even before it became her life's work. In this discussion, we chat about her life studying and living the Viking lifestyle. We then dive into both of her books including the latest, The Weaver and the Witch Queen. Learn more about you…
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Seas Inside with Victoria Connolly
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Today we get to hear from our first audiobook narrator, Victoria Connolly. Victoria shares how not fitting in as a child fueled her pursuit of finding the right creative calling. Plus we get to hear the fascinating perspective of an audiobook narrator in her "origin era"! Want to connect with Victoria? Follow her on Instagram at @victoriaconnollyna…
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High kickin' it with Fiona Davis
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New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis joins Adam to chat about her brand new book, The Spectacular, but before they get into that, they get into her massive adoration for the theater. An actress by trade, Fiona expresses where her love comes from and how it connects with the stories she tells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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The magic of a good bake with Jude Atwood
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Jude Atwood is a teacher and author of the award-winning debut middle grade novel, Maybe There Are Witches, but the science of baking is where he finds pure joy. He's baked over 40 different types of pies and cakes and loves tinkering with recipes. In this chat, we breakdown how this baking has helped his writing and all about his new novel! Learn …
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More Grace with Angela Montoya
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This week up and coming author and cohost of the popular podcast Of The Publishing Persuasion, Angela Montoya is sharing her origin story and how she ended up writing and creating stories today! Want to connect with Angela? Follow her on Instagram at @angelamontoya_author! Want to pre-order Sinner's Isle? Pre-order your copy by clicking HERE! -----…
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Yes and-ing with Sidney Karger
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Sidney Karger is an award-winning screenwriter for film and television with credits including Billy on the Street, Comedy Central, and Saturday Night Live. Growing up near Chicago, he was raised on a steady diet of improv and sketch comedy from some of the greats of Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade. It's a shared love Adam also adores. They…
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The art of the heart with Margaret Owen
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Margaret Owen creates elaborate and fantastical worlds that feel so vibrant you can almost touch them. Her books are magical and fully realized and this comes from the origins of her creative story-as an artist. Margaret discusses her fascination with visual arts and her incredible, instant bestselling new book Painted Devils. Learn more about your…
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Today, Ayngelea interviews co-host Alexis Maragni. The two take a look into Alexis' past (including her Peter Pan obsession, Twi-hard history, and a surprising American Idol confession) and how she stumbled her way into writing her first book while healing from a concussion. ----- Before The Prologue is a bi-weekly podcast where we go back in time …
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And that's the gospel tunes with Anissa Gray
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Anissa Gray was raised in a world of music, specifically gospel music. It's inspired her latest novel, Life and other love songs. In this discussion, we get into how the music of her childhood home shaped her work and her life at large. We get into the music of her adult life and returning to gospel later in her life. Learn more about your ad choic…
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A trench coat full of book recs with Mallory O'Meara
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It's a bonus episode with friend of the show, Mallory O'Meara! We are dishing out loads of book recommendations but before you get to those, go preorder her new book, Girls Make Movies, right now! Books mentioned in this episode: Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal The September House by Carissa Orlando Magdalena by Candi …
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Literature is littered with rabbits and mice with H.G. Parry
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H.G. Parry's newest book, The Magician's Daughter has a few magical animal characters and when you learn about her interests, you'll understand why. She adores mice and rabbits both in the literary sense and the "own a bunch of them" sense. This is a fascinating discussion about her deep research about these animals and their relationship with stor…
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Life Between The Trees with Ayngelea Stevens
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This week, Ayngelea (one of the cohosts for Before The Prologue) is sharing her origin story and how she ended up writing stories and creating worlds today! ----- Before The Prologue is a bi-weekly podcast where we go back in time before the books on our shelves started collecting dust. Whether it’s authors, artists, editors, or agents, we’re sucke…
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Before the Prologue is a bi-weekly podcast where we go back in time before the books on our shelves started collecting dust. Whether it’s authors, artists, editors, or agents, we’re suckers for a good origin story. Join us as we discover the pages before the prologue. ----- Want to be featured on our podcast? Email us at beforetheprologuepod@gmail.…
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Ope! grab a chair and a plate with J. Ryan Stradal
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J. Ryan Stradal is the author of New York Times bestseller Kitchens of the Great Midwest and national bestseller The Lager Queen of Minnesota but somehow his latest novel Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, might just be his most midwestern book yet. He tells the stories of generations of a family-run diner, what it means to the community, …
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From Hungary with love (language) with Rebecca Makkai
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Rebecca Makkai is borderline obsessive with language. When you read her books, it feels like every sentence and every word is exactly where it should be. When you find out that she's on a quest to learn one of the world's most difficult languages, it's easy to understand why words matter so much to her. Rebecca's latest book, I Have Some Questions …
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VOL. 2 CH. 3 - Resources for Humans
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There is never a dull day working in Human Resources. In today’s episode, I share some of the behind the scenes of being an HR professional and the emotional push and pull of the work day. Tangents include People Magazine, Mario’s Bowser, and of course, Toby from the Office. Thank you for listening! Take care out there. Follow the show on Instagram…
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New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline has written 35 books in 35 years but her true passion is her love of of animals all shapes and sizes. From her trusted best friend dogs, to horses, to chickens Lisa loves them all. In this scatterplot chat, Adam and Lisa discuss their senior dogs, her new bestseller Loyalty, and what sparked her to …
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Gone in a flash with Kristin Loesch
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Kristin Loesch joins the podcast to discuss her new book The Last Russian Doll as well as her love of flash and experimental fiction. It was a passion she discovered during the pandemic and it's been a great way for to keep her writing skills sharp in between novels. She offers all kinds of tips for aspiring writers and fans of short stories. Enjoy…
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In the heights with Jenny Jackson
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Jenny Jackson has taken the literary world by storm with her new book Pineapple Street and the heart of that story lies in the heart of her own community. During the pandemic, Jenny found herself obsessing over her community of Brooklyn Heights. She researched the buildings, the prices of the real estate, and the people who lived there. An obsessio…
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Soundtracks keep the score with Iris Yamashita
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What would you do if your entire town lived in a single building, couldn't leave, and then found yourself trapped? That's what Iris Yamashita's novel City Under One Roof asks. In this discussion, we chat about her new murder mystery based on a real Alaskan town, her life as an Oscar-nominated screenplay writer, and her rediscovery of the joys of pl…
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This episode ponders my propensity to be annoyed all.the.time. Tangents include sleeping naked, negative Yelp reviews, and Titanic. Thank you for listening! Take care out there. Follow the show on Instagram @notprologuepodcastDe către Danielle Baker
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"I'm a cool mom" with Melissa de la Cruz
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Melissa De La Cruz is well know for her bestselling young adult novels, incredible book festivals, and her experience creating stories in Hollywood. What people might not know about her is her fierce adoration of being a mother. In this chat, we breakdown what it means to be a classroom mother and how her children's friends have become beta readers…
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