B&N Meet the Writers Audio Interviews
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Podcast Description
Hear the latest word on today's hottest authors with Barnes & Noble's exclusive Meet the Writers Podcast. Listen as your favorite writers discuss their inspirations and influences, their favorite books, and the reasons they write.
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Meet the Writers: Rebecca Stead | Steve Bertrand talks with 2010 Newbery Medal Winner Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me. | 2/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Chris Bohjalian | Steve Bertrand talks with the bestselling author aboug his latest spellbinding novel, Secrets of Eden. | 2/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Janice Y. K. Lee | Janice Y. K. Lee talks with Steve Bertrand about writing her debut novel The Piano Teacher, a sweeping tale of love and betrayal set in war-torn Hong Kong. | 2/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: James Bradley | Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers about his latest bestseller, The Imperial Cruise. | 1/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ree Drummond | Steve Bertrand talks with the blogger-turned-author about her new cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl. | 1/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jane O'Connor | The creator of the popular children's picture book series, Fancy Nancy talks with Steve Bertrand about what has made these books such a success with her young readers. | 12/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Michael Scott | The author of the bestselling fantasy and folklore series, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, talks with Steve Bertrand about the third volume, The Sorceress. | 11/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: James Dashner | The author of the popular fantasy series the 13th Reality talks with Steve Bertrand about his highly anticipated new book The Maze Runner. | 11/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Sarah Vowell | Steve Bertrand talks with the public radio personality and bestselling author about her witty and insightful books that make history accessible to readers. | 10/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Diana Gabaldon | Diana Gabaldon talks with Steve Bertrand about her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga, including the highly anticipated seventh volume, An Echo in the Bone. | 10/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Sara Paretsky | Steve Bertrand talks with Sara Paretsky about her popular series featuring Chicago female detective V.I. Warshawski, including the latest book Hardball. | 9/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Stephen L. Carter | The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest page-turner, Jericho's Fall, a fast-moving, full-throttle thriller set amidst the shadowy world of spies. | 8/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: A. Manette Ansay | Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author about her novel Good Things I Wish You, the story of two unlikely romances -- one historical and the other modern-day. | 8/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Kathryn Stockett | Steve Bertrand talks with Kathryn Stockett about her novel The Help, a moving story of three unforgettable women finding their voices amidst the racial tensions of the early 1960s. | 7/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: C.J. Box | Award-winning and national-bestselling writer C.J. Box talks to Steve Bertrand about his return to the Joe Pickett series with Below Zero. | 7/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: A.J. Baime | The author of Go Like Hell talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of a thrilling time in competitive racing. | 6/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jeffrey Zaslow | The co-author of The Last Lecture talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of long-term female friendships, The Girls from Ames. | 5/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Tamora Pierce | Author Tamora Pierce talks with Steve Bertrand about penning fantasy novels for young adults, including the Beka Cooper Series. | 5/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jim Butcher | The besteslling author talks with Steve Bertrand about the latest installment in his fantastical Dresden Files series. | 4/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Mary Gaitskill | Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author of Veronica about her luminous new collection of stories, Don't Cry. | 4/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Heather Armstrong | Steve Bertrand talks with the beloved creator of the wildly popular "mommy blog" dooce.com about her touching, irreverent memoir, It Sucked and Then I Cried. | 3/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Frank Delaney | Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Shannon about his acclaimed books that celebrate Ireland's heritage. | 3/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Xinran | Steve Bertrand talks with author Xinran about her fascinating and multi-faceted portrait of modern China, China Witness. | 3/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Annette Gordon-Reed | The historian and scholar discusses her epic work The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, the story of an American slave family and their close blood ties to Thomas Jefferson. | 2/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Carl Hiaasen | The bestselling author, who writes for both adults and children, reveals receiving letters from his young fans is the most rewarding thing that has happened to him in his writing career. | 2/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: George S. McGovern | The former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian talks with Steve Bertrand about his unique portrait of our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln. | 2/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: J.A. Jance | The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about her writing process and her popular mystery franchises. | 1/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: James M. McPherson | The Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War expert talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling book, Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief. | 1/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Nancy Tillman | The author of On the Night You Were Born and It's Time to Sleep, My Love talks with Steve Bertrand about her beloved children's books. | 1/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: John Stauffer | The Harvard professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating new book, Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. | 1/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Randy Jackson | American Idol judge and music industry veteran Randy Jackson talks about his lifestyle book Body With Soul, an inspiring wellness plan for taking control of your health. | 12/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Mary Engelbreit | Mary Engelbreit talks with Steve Bertrand about her successful career as an artist and illustrator and reveals she's been drawing her beloved character Ann Estelle since she was a child. | 12/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Annie Leibovitz | Steve Bertrand talks with the much celebrated celebrity photographer about her iconic images, including the ones in her new book, Annie Leibovitz at Work. | 12/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ally Carter | The author of the wildly popular Gallagher Girls series talks with Steve Bertrand about writing for Teens. | 12/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Wally Lamb | The man blessed twice (so far) by Oprah's Book Club for his stirring and profound novels talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest sweeping family saga. | 12/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Dexter Filkins | The New York Times correspondent discusses The Forever War - his searing chronicle of the greatest conflict of our time. | 12/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Barbara Fairchild | The Editor in Chief of Bon Appétit magazine talks to Steve Bertrand about her latest cookbook and esteemed career in the culinary world. | 11/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Liza Mundy | The Washington Post staff writer talks with Steve Bertrand about her intimate portrait of the woman Barack Obama calls "The Boss" - his wife, Michelle. | 11/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: John Hodgman | The Daily Show's "Resident Expert" and the "PC" in the iconic Mac ads talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, More Information Than You Require. | 11/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Alice Schroeder | Alice Schroeder talks about writing her biography The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, the subject of which is a man she refers to as being "veiled in mystery." | 11/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Sarah Vowell | The essayist and public radio favorite talks with Steve Bertrand about her witty take on America's Puritan roots, The Wordy Shipmates. | 11/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Maureen McCormick | The actress talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir Here's the Story, the shocking and inspirational true story from the star of America's favorite television family sitcom. | 10/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Rocco DiSpirito | The celebrity chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new book, Rocco Gets Real - designed to teach, inspire, and encourage home cooks through every step in the kitchen. | 10/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jacques Pepin | The celebrated French chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new cookbook full of fabulous, faster-than-ever food. | 10/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Naomi Wolf | The outspoken author talks with Steve Bertrand about her latest book, Give Me Liberty, about the changes that can take place when citizens work the system the way our founders intended. | 10/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Paul Feig | Steve Bertrand talks with writer and director Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks) about his quirky new book for a younger audience, Ignatious McFarland, Frequenaut!. | 9/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Alan Weisman | The award-winning journalist talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling "what if" look at our planet without the pressure of the human presence, The World Without Us. | 9/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: William McKeen | The author and University of Florida journalism professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his insightful portrait of Gonzo journalist and friend Hunter S. Thompson. | 9/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Danica McKellar | The former Wonder Years actress and math genius talks with Steve Bertrand about her groundbreaking guides to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and teachers. | 9/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Harry Turtledove | The award-winning science fiction and fantasy author discusses his popular alternate-history novels, including The Man with the Iron Heart. | 9/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Mary Alice Monroe | Mary Alice Monroe joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to discuss her novels that sweep readers away to seductive southern landscapes. | 8/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jen Lin-Liu | Chinese-American journalist Jen Lin-Liu talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir/cookbook that chronicles her adventures living and working in Shanghai and Beijing with wit and flavor. | 8/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Michael Ian Black | The comedian and basic cable superstar talks with Steve Bertrand about the astonishing intellect evident in his debut collection of comic essays, My Custom Van. | 8/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Eoin Colfer | The Irish author (and former teacher) talks with Steve Bertrand about his series of high-tech fairy tales starring the intrepid young "criminal mastermind" Artemis Fowl. | 8/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Arthur Agatston, M.D. | The renowned Miami cardiologist talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book that helps readers to utilize his breakthrough South Beach Diet plan for the best possible results. | 7/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Josh Kilmer-Purcell | The author of the offbeat memoir, I Am Not Myself These Days, talks with Steve Bertrand about his debut novel, Candy Everybody Wants. | 7/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Simon Winchester | The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, The Man Who Loved China - the story of the Cambridge scientist who unlocked the secrets of this mysterious Country. | 7/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Mario Lopez | The author with America's "best beach body" (InTouch magazine) talks with Steve Bertrand about the regime outlined in his book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness. | 7/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Cokie Roberts | The renowned political commentator joins Steve Bertrand in the Studio to talk about her latest homage to America's influential women, Ladies of Liberty. | 6/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Diana DeGette | The congresswoman talks with Steve Bertrand about Sex, Science, and Stem Cells - her critique of those who politicize the areas of science and sex. | 6/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: James Van Praagh | The bestselling author and co-executive producer of the CBS series, The Ghost Whisperer, talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating book, Ghosts Among Us. | 6/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Blue Balliet | The author of The Calder Game talks with Steve Bertrand about the artistic inspirations behind her books for young readers, notably the colorful mobiles of Alexander Calder. | 6/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Charles Barber | The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his critical look at the impact of psychiatric medications on American culture, Comfortably Numb. | 6/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Arianna Huffington | The Huffington Post editor-in-chief talks to Steve Bertrand with her trademark passion about the issues crucial to this year's election and her book, Right is Wrong. | 6/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Lisa Lillien | The blogger-turned-bestselling-author talks with Steve Bertrand about her fabulous new book, filled with all her best recipes, tips and tricks for hungry chicks. | 5/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Margaret Peterson Haddix | The former newspaper reporter talks about how her prior experiences writing under deadline helps her to avoid writer's block when penning her wildly popular fantasy novels for the Young Adult set. | 5/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Chelsea Handler | The irrepressible comedienne joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to chat about her latest hilarious collection of essays, Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. | 5/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Leif Enger | The author of Peace Like a River talks with host Steve Bertrand about how writing a novel can be like "a romance," and discusses his latest poignant work, So Brave, Young and Handsome. | 5/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jimmy Carter | The beloved former president - and acclaimed author of 25 books - joined Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the one he calls his favorite so far, A Remarkable Mother. | 5/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Carol Felsenthal | Noted biographer and journalist Carol Felsenthal discusses her intriguing (and sure-to-be controversial) portrait of the former president, Clinton in Exile. | 5/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Debbie Macomber | The beloved author joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the stories and inspirations behind her popular romantic reads, like Twenty Wishes. | 5/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Martha Beck | The Oprah magazine columnist talks about the step-by-step process she uses with her clients - and now shares with readers - to help them navigate the terrain of their best lives. | 5/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Erin Hunter | Hear a fascinating audio interview with Victoria Holmes - "Erin Hunter" is actually the pen name for three British writers who write the animal-centric fantasies for Young Adult readers. | 5/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Andrew Gross | The man behind thrillers like The Dark Tide (and coauthor of several bestsellers with James Patterson) tells the fascinating story behind how he went from corporate exec to author. | 4/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Marilu Henner | The actress and bestselling author chats with Steve Bertrand about her passion for good health and sharing it with others through her passion for writing. | 4/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: John Flanagan | John Flanagan talks with Steve Bertrand about his Ranger's Apprentice series, and how he got his writing started as a project to get his reluctant son interested in reading. | 4/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jack Prelutsky | The Poet Laureate for children's poetry - and author of books beloved by kids like My Dog May Be a Genius and Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry - talks about his colorful career. | 4/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jenifer Fox | Jenifer Fox talks with Steve Bertrand about her essential book for parents and teachers that explains how children's individual gifts can help them to create success. | 4/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jim Butcher | Jim Butcher, creator of the popular "Dresden Files" series, talks about his early writings, characters, and a new comic book - er, "graphic novel," he corrects himself - project. | 4/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Karen Joy Fowler | The author of The Jane Austen Book Club and Wit's End explains why she's first a reader, then a writer. | 4/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Gary Moore | Gary Moore on Playing With the Enemy -- the book that tells the intriguing story of his father’s life in and out of baseball under the shadow of WWII. | 4/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Daoud Hari | In a fascinating interview, the author of The Translator talks with host Steve Bertrand about his belief that his life's mission is to spread the story of Darfur. | 4/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jhumpa Lahiri | Jhumpa Lahiri talks with host Steve Bertrand about her acclaimed short story collection, Unaccustomed Earth, and learning a little more with each new book. | 4/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: David Almond | David Almond started out as a writer for adults, but when a certain story grabbed him – it would become the novel Skellig -- “I found out I was a children’s writer,” he recalls. | 4/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Neil Strauss | Neil Strauss shares secrets from his bestselling books that teach readers how to be players in what he calls The Game. | 4/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Fred Krupp | Fred Krupp talks about his book, Earth: The Sequel, and why he’s optimistic about the planet’s future. | 4/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jeffrey Archer | Jeffrey Archer joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about his fascinating -- and headline-grabbing -- path toward becoming an "accidental novelist." | 4/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Nancy Atherton | The creator of the beloved Aunt Dimity mysteries tells the story behind her success -- including the one about how the first line of the first book popped into her head one night! | 3/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Dee Dee Myers | The former Press Secretary for President Clinton sits down in the studio to talk about her bold new book, Why Women Should Rule the World. | 3/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: David and Nic Sheff | David Sheff and son Nic come together in the studio to discuss the experiences and inspirations behind their respective books about Nic's meth addiction, Beautiful Boy and Tweak. | 3/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Joshilyn Jackson | The Southern storyteller shares the stories behind the outrageous characters and intricate plots of her bestselling novels like The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. | 3/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Kim Harrison | Kim Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. "I have certain bands that relate to certain characters," she explains. | 2/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Dean Ornish | In our interview, Dean Ornish talks about some of the principles outlined in his book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health. | 2/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: John Gray, Ph.D. | In our interview, John Gray talks about the origin of, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, and his latest book, Why Mars and Venus Collide. | 2/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni | In our interview, Indian-born author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells us that after her grandfather’s death, she learned that “writing… helps us remember things that we thought we'd forgotten." | 2/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ellie Krieger | In our interview, Food Network host Ellie Krieger talks about her book, The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life and provides some helpful tips. | 2/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Steven Cojocaru | In our interview, fashion correspondent Steven Cojocaru discusses his memoir, Glamour, Interrupted, his inspiring story of his battle with polycystic kidney disease. | 2/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Libba Bray | Acclaimed young adult author Libba Bray reveals how music, experience, and inspiration color her novels, including The Sweet Far Thing. | 1/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Newt Gingrich | In our revealing audio interview, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich discusses his fascinating new book, Real Change: From the World that Fails to the World that Works. | 1/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Melissa Marr | In our interview, Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely reflects on the writing process. “Writing is not just the technical act of your fingers on the keyboard. Writing is living.” | 1/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Gary Paulsen | In our interview, Gary Paulsen, author of the Brian's Saga Series, discusses why he will not write for adults anymore. “Young people are still open to new ideas. And I write the best I can for them.” | 1/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Diane Ackerman | In our interview, Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story, reflects on how she tends to see the world through the lens of the book she’s writing at the time. | 1/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Tommy Lasorda | In our interview, Tommy Lasorda, author of I Live for This!: Baseball's Last True Believer, discusses why he is, in fact, the last true believer in baseball. | 1/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Sue Miller | In our interview, novelist Sue Miller -- well known for her poignant family dramas -- talks about her observation that every parent fails her children at some point. | 1/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Madeleine Albright | In our interview, Madeleine Albright, author of Memo to the President Elect, reveals that while she's had quite a serious career, "I think people are very surprised that I actually have a sense of humor!" | 1/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Shalom Auslander | In our interview Shalom Auslander talks about how he dabbled with nonfiction with his memoir, Foreskin's Lament after promoting his short story collection, Beware of God. | 1/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Greg Mortenson | In our interview, the author of Three Cups of Tea talks about campaigns to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia. | 1/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Bobby Flay | Despite his popularity as a TV host, Bobby Flay reveals most of his time is spent in his restaurants. “To me the most important thing is the restaurants and that’s where I’m the happiest.” | 12/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Alice Waters | In our interview, Alice Waters reveals why she chose the title, The Art of Simple Food for her latest book. “I wanted to use that word “art” because it means that it’s connected to culture.” | 12/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Chris Van Allsburg | In our interview, the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of children's books including Jumanji and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg discusses what inspires his fantastical work. | 12/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: David Sedaris | In our interview, David Sedaris talks about his foibles, inspirations, and the funny story behind the title of his book, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. | 12/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Anne Geddes | In our interview, famed baby photographer Anne Geddes talks about how she found her calling and began her career in portrait photography. | 12/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Sue Grafton | In our interview, bestselling thriller writer Sue Grafton talks about her inspirations, influences, and the secret to coming up with the plots of her popular Kinsey Millhone adventures. | 12/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Robert Harris | Robert Harris was an esteemed British journalist before the publication of his first novel offered him a promising career change: to full-time fiction writer. Listen as Harris discusses the success of his first novel. | 12/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Yann Martel | In our interview, Yann Martel discusses why he does not feel pressure from the huge success of Life of Pi. “It’s been a whirlwind and a delight. Whatever pressure is very external," he explains. | 11/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Matthew Kelly | In our interview, Matthew Kelly talks about why he chose to write The Dream Manager as a parable. “I use the story to show how important dreams are to our lives,” he explains. | 11/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: P. Allen Smith | In our interview, America's favorite gardener P. Allen Smith discusses his inspirations and techniques for creating the lavish and lively floral creations he’s known for. | 11/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins | In the midst of celebrating the Silver Anniversary Edition of The Silver Palate Cookbook, its beloved creators Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins gave us the dish on this cooking guide beloved the world over. | 11/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson | Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have been making music with The Rock Bottom Remainders for years; now, they’re teaming up on the page with their Peter Pan “prequels” for the younger set. | 11/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: A.J. Jacobs | In our interview, A.J. Jacobs talks about the motivations behind his books, The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically and how they transformed his life. | 11/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Patricia Cornwell | In our interview, the bestselling crime fiction writer discusses her latest chilling novel starring forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, The Book of the Dead. | 10/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ken Follett | In our interview, bestselling and prolific author Ken Follett reveals, “I seek input from my editors because, you know, what harm can it do? It can only make the book better.” | 10/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Andrew Vachss | In our interview Andrew Vachss talks about how his background as a child protection consultant and attorney representing children influences his crime fiction novels, including Terminal. | 10/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Junot Diaz | In our interview, Junot Diaz discusses his colorful career as an author, including the experience of writing his acclaimed first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. | 9/28/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Judy Blume | In our interview, the beloved -- and prolific -- author of bestselling books for both kids and adults reflects upon why she'll never stop writing, despite the challenges and pressures to top herself. “I have so many more stories to tell,” she explains. | 9/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus | Drawing on their own harrowing experience as nannies to New York City's pampered and powerful set, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus penned the breakout New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries. In our interview, the authors of Dedication discuss how they were inspired to start writing. | 9/21/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Dave Barry | In our interview the author of Dave Barry's History of the Millenium (So Far) talks about his early days as a columnist, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and how he's honed his humor over time. | 9/18/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Garrison Keillor | Garrison Keillor has become an iconic symbol of the small-town Midwest. His stories set in Lake Wobegon -- like his latest, Pontoon -- evoke nostalgia and laughs from readers living all over the map. | 9/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Holly Black | In our interview, the author of the Spiderwick Chronicles series and Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale, reveals "I was very frightened of many, many different things. I still, to this day, am probably more afraid of things than people would think, given my books." | 9/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Rick Riordan | In our interview, the author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, recalls the books he loved as a kid. "My favorites were probably Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl," he reflects. "I remember James and the Giant Peach -- I loved that scene where the peach rolls over the evil ants!" | 9/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Henry Winkler | In our interview, the author of the Hank Zipzer Series, including the latest Barfing in the Backseat, talks about the long process of overcoming the stigma associated with dyslexia. "It took a long time to chisel through the mantel of being 'stupid,'" he explains. | 8/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Stephen L. Carter | In our interview, the author of New England White talks about how he approaches the different genres. "When I write nonfiction, I'm writing to make an argument," he explains. But if I write fiction, I'm writing mainly to entertain -- I want the readers to have fun." | 8/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ridley Pearson | In our interview, the author of Killer Weekend talks about his many literary influences, including the legendary Robert Ludlum -- whose books Pearson devoured when he began his career as a writer. "Those early Ludlums were just so good," he reflects. "I thought, 'You know, on my best day, maybe I could do this." | 8/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Eric Jerome Dickey | In our interview, the author of Waking with Enemies talks about the steamy nature of his page-turners. "There's always more to it than just sex," he explains. "There's something else that's going on deeper inside that character." | 8/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Alexander McCall Smith | In our interview, the author of The Careful Use of Compliments (the latest in the Isabel Dalhousie series) discusses his writing process, inspirations, and how he comes up with adventures for his sassy sleuth. | 8/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Brad Thor | In our interview, the author of The First Commandment explains how his books provide readers with a unique experience. "You get to face this thing that we're all worried about, especially post 9/11," he explains. "I think it's an exciting chance to step into the world of counter-terrorism." | 8/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Meg Cabot | In our interview, the author of Jinx recalls how growing up in a small town might have inspired her career. "I was always at the library, reading anything I could get my hands on," she recalls. "I think growing up bored had a big impact," she laughs. | 7/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Steven Raichlen | In our interview, the author of the Barbecue Bible cookbook series explains that his guides are a "love song to global grilling," and that he was inspired to explore how this cooking technique has been perfected around the world by three simple words: "follow the fire." | 7/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Kristin Gore | In our interview, the author of Sammy's Hill and Sammy's House reveals that she decided to be a writer when she was just seven years old. "As soon as I realized the stories my parents read to me when I was little were written by actual people, I wanted to be a part of that," she explains. | 7/24/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jackie Collins | In our interview the author of Drop Dead Beautiful reveals that she began raising eyebrows (and heart rates) with her writing at an early age. "When I was a little kid, I was always writing stories -- making up stories at school, selling them to my school friends -- you know, dirty limericks, stuff like that," she laughs. | 7/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Tony Dungy | In our interview, the author of Quiet Strength talks about how the process of writing his memoir helped him to appreciate his experiences. "I just feel like I've had a blessed life," he reflects. | 7/13/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Marianne Wiggins | In our interview, the author of Evidence of Things Unseen and The Shadow Catcher recalls how observing the work of her favorite painters inspired her writing. "I thought -- Lord! How can I do that with words? How can I make something 'pop' in that way?" | 7/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Michael Beschloss | In our interview, the author of Presidential Courage explains, "The idea is that presidential courage is a time when a president jeopardizes his popularity, or his presidency, or maybe even his life for something that changes American history for the better." | 7/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Michael Ondaatje | In our interview, the author of Divisadero discusses his writing process. "I think that all books, like film, are made up of scenes," he explains. "Then you have to kind of meld them together in some way that builds the characters as you go along." | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jon Katz | In our interview, the author of Dog Days recalls how the feedback from his early years helped him to develop as a writer. "I would say that dealing with rejection, along with determination, is probably the most important thing a writer can do," he reflects. | 6/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Leslie Bennetts | In our interview, the author of The Feminine Mistake asserts it's time to realize that combining work and family is possibly the best choice for most women, and that the age-old argument that they can't "have it all" isn't necessarily true. "Economic dependency is an extremely dangerous gamble -- and it's one that many women lose." | 6/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Khaled Hosseini | In our interview, the author of The Kite Runner and his sophomore effort A Thousand Splendid Suns talks about the pressure writers can feel when it comes to writing that next book. | 6/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Robert Kurson | In our interview, Kurson discusses his latest work, Crashing Through, a stunning true story of one man’s heroic odyssey from blindness into sight. | 6/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Michael Chabon | In our interview, the author of The Yiddish Policeman's Handbook says there are three things required for success as a novelist: talent, luck and discipline. | 6/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: MaryJanice Davidson | In our interview, the author of Undead and Uneasy discusses the importance of humor in her work. "I can't not write funny," she laughs. "It's a facet of my gross immaturity!" | 6/5/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Susan Elizabeth Phillips | In our interview, Phillips talks about being a defender of her genre. "I don't think that the Romance genre comes under the cloud that it used to, because too many people read it now," she observes. "The only people who really make fun of Romance now are the people who don't read it!" | 6/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Mohsin Hamid | In our interview, the author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist reflects that "the war on terror is primarily going to be fought inside each of us… what's likely to kill us at the end of the day is much more likely to be an automobile accident or cholesterol -- not a guy with a beard." | 5/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: A.M. Homes | In our interview, the author of the memoir The Mistress's Daughter discusses her switch to nonfiction in order to share the very personal story of meeting her birth parents for the first time at age 31. | 5/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Will Schwalbe | In our interview, the co-author of Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home explains that he thinks email is "the best medium that exists for telling people things and confirming things." | 5/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Deborah Rodriguez | In our interview, the author of Kabul Beauty School reveals her instant connection to Afghanistan. "As soon as I set my foot on that soil, I knew I was in the right place at the right time." | 5/11/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Chuck Palahniuk | The author of Rant reflects, "I think if you're going to write books, you should play to maybe the largest advantage that books still have, and that is the intimate, ongoingly consensual nature of their consumption." | 5/4/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Charlaine Harris | When asked to classify her work in our interview, Charlaine Harris laughingly calls it "a 'kitchen sink'" of elements, "and so much fun to write." | 5/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Kim Harrison | Kim Harrison is well known for her bestselling urban fantasy series starring sexy bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. In our interview, Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. | 4/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Harlan Coben | In our interview, the author of The Woods explains "What's key about the form of crime fiction is, I have to tell a story. It compels you to keep the pages moving. I don't get lost in the beauty of my own words, or the bliss of my own genius. I always stay on track to make you turn the pages." | 4/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Brian Selznick | The author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret reveals how his early experience selling books and decorating windows at Eeyore's Books for Children was the perfect training ground for learning how to create books that truly capture a kid's imagination. | 4/17/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Michael Palmer | The author of The Fifth Vial talks about what he thinks draws readers to his brand of fiction. "[My] readers like to feel that they're inside of a world that they don't ordinarily have exposure to." | 4/13/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Elaine Pagels | The author of The Gospel of Judas and Reading Judas talks about her path toward the understanding of religion, and her professional and personal reasons for following it. | 4/10/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Tracy Chevalier | The author of Girl with a Pearl Earring and Burning Bright talks about why she selects a special notebook to hold her ideas for each new novel. | 4/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Giada De Laurentiis | Food Network personality and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis talks about why she feels her recipes resonate with so many. | 4/3/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Kurt Anderson | The former editor of Spy magazine and author of Heyday talks about why he now enjoys writing novels over journalism, as well as his obsession with the year 1848. | 3/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jonathan Lethem | The author of Motherless Brooklyn and the new You Don't Love Me Yet talks about how his background in visual arts shapes his writing, and why he doesn't worry about running out of ideas. | 3/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Sophie Kinsella | Creator of the witty Shopaholic series, Sophie Kinsella talks about her previous occupation as financial writer, and how she decided to become a novelist. | 3/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Anne Lamott | The author of Blue Shoe and the new Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith talks about "coming out" with her religious beliefs, as well as the differences between writing fiction and nonfiction. | 3/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Lisa Scottoline | Every bit as sassy and sharp as the lawyers in the all-female firm she writes about in her witty legal thrillers, Lisa Scottoline is as knowledgeable about her readers as she is about the law. | 3/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ishmael Beah | Sierra Leone native Ishmael Beah discusses his moving new book, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, and how both Shakespeare and the Sugar Hill Gang helped him learn English. | 3/8/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Kris Radish | An author with an activist's eye for issues and a novelist's talent for storytelling, Radish discusses why she thinks that having a sense of humor is "the key to salvation." | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Terry McAuliffe | The ex-Democratic National Committee chair and author of the new memoir, What a Party!, talks about what makes a good fundraiser, and why he loves hearing the word "no." | 3/2/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Mark Kriegel | New York Daily News columnist Mark Kriegel talks about the myth of the late NBA star Pete Maravich, the subject of his new book, Pistol. | 2/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Chris Bohjalian | Author of the current bestseller The Double Bind, Chris Bohjalian talks about his editing process and why he'll never write a sequel to one of his books. | 2/22/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Martin Amis | The author of Yellow Dog and the new House of Meetings talks about dealing with bad reviews, and the wisdom that comes with age. | 2/20/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Neal Pollack | Pop culture critic and satirist Neal Pollack talks about fatherhood on the fringes, the subject of his new book, Alternadad. | 2/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Pauline Chen | Transplant surgeon Pauline Chen discusses the difficulty of talking about death -- the subject of her new book, Final Exam. | 2/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: James McManus | The author of Positively Fifth Street and Physical talks about playing poker, the American health care system, and what's up next. | 2/9/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Vikram Chandra | The author of the hyped thriller Sacred Games discusses the hold Bombay has on him, but also explains why he chose to come to America to pursue writing. | 2/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ann Brashares | Author of the popular Traveling Pants books, Ann Brashares talks about the difficult decision of ending the series with Forever in Blue. | 2/1/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Myla Goldberg | The author of acclaimed bestseller Bee Season talks about her new book, Wickett's Remedy, and why she likes voicing her own audiobooks. | 1/30/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Thomas Ricks | Washington Post senior Pentagon correspondent Thomas Ricks talks about Fiasco, his bestseller about the war in Iraq, and the reaction it has received since its publication | 1/26/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Malika Oufkir | The author of the Oprah's Book Club bestseller Stolen Lives talks about her new book, Freedom: The Story of My Second Life. | 1/23/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: R. A. Salvatore | Popular fantasy author R.A. Salvatore talks about how today's internet culture has changed the way he writes, and about being the known as the man who killed Chewbacca in the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series. | 1/19/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Hampton Sides | Journalist and historian Hampton Sides talks about one of the Wild West's most iconic figures, Kit Carson -- the subject of his new book, Blood and Thunder.Meet the Writers: Hampton Sides | 1/16/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ed Viesturs | Ed Viesturs discusses his decision to climb the 14 highest peaks in the world -- and how getting to the top was only part of the equation.Meet the Writers: Ed Viesturs | 1/12/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Tavis Smiley | The driving force behind the ambitious, bestselling manifesto The Covenant for Black America talks about his new book, What I Know for Sure. | 12/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Daniel Mendelsohn | Daniel Mendelsohn talks about The Lost, his acclaimed account of finding out what happened to six of his relatives during the Holocaust. | 12/26/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Terry Pratchett | Beloved British author Terry Pratchett talks about his former career as a nuclear power station's press officer and his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on Good Omens. | 12/22/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Richard Ford | Richard Ford talks about returning to his Everyman character, Frank Bascombe, for a third time in the acclaimed novel The Lay of the Land. | 12/19/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Mireille Guiliano | The author of French Women Don't Get Fat discusses her new book, French Women for All Seasons, and tells why we should savor food slowly. | 12/15/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jeff Shaara | Shaara, who has written bestselling historical novels covering the American Revolution through World War I, talks about telling a good story while getting the facts straight. | 12/12/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Ken Jennings | The record-breaking Jeopardy! winner talks about his book, Brainiac, and the difference between good trivia and bad trivia. | 12/8/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Robert Harris | Historical fiction author Robert Harris talks about taking liberties with facts and quotes, and recalls his childhood as a printer's son. | 12/5/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Katherine Lanpher | Radio personality Katherine Lanpher discusses Leap Days, her new memoir about moving from Minnesota to New York at age 44 to work for the Air America network. | 12/1/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Erik Larson | The author of the nonfiction bestsellers Devil in the White City and Thunderstruck talks about the arduous, voluminous task of researching his historical subjects. | 11/28/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Danny Meyer | Owner of famed New York eateries Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Caf�, Danny Meyer talks about his new memoir, Setting the Table, and explains why hospitality is the key to the restaurant business. | 11/22/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: James E. McGreevey | The former New Jersey governor discusses The Confession, his memoir about becoming openly gay while still in office. | 11/21/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Eric Schlosser | The investigative journalist discusses the impact the fast food industry has had on our country -- the subject of his bestseller Fast Food Nation and his new book aimed at preteens and adolescents, Chew on This. | 11/17/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Carl Hiaasen | Master satirist Carl Hiaasen discusses the importance of being angry when writing humor, and his friendship with the late Warren Zevon. | 11/14/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Mark Winegardner | Mark Winegardner talks about the pressures of continuing Mario Puzo's Godfather series, and his approach to carrying on its legacy. | 11/10/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Janet Fitch | The author of White Oleander tells how a rejection letter inspired her most acclaimed work, plus discussion of her new novel, Paint It Black. | 11/3/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Kevin Clash | The man who gives life to Elmo, Kevin Clash talks about his new memoir, My Life as a Furry Red Monster. Elmo chimes in too. | 10/24/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jane Hamilton | The author of When Madeline Was Young and A Map of the World talks about being a third-generation writer and life in Madison, Wisconsin. | 10/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Chuck Klosterman | Pop culture aficionado Chuck Klosterman discusses growing up in Fargo, North Dakota and his approach to interviews. | 10/17/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Sue Monk Kidd | Sue Monk Kidd discusses turning The Secret Life of Bees from a short story into a novel and reveals that she has no plans for writing a sequel. | 10/10/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Brad Meltzer | Brad Meltzer discusses how meeting former presidents Bush and Clinton informed his latest bestseller, The Book of Fate. | 10/3/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Joan Didion | Acclaimed author Joan Didion discusses the differences between writing novels and essays, as well as her forays into screenwriting. | 9/19/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Daniel Silva | Daniel Silva discusses the blurring of fact and fiction in his bestselling political thrillers The Kill Artist and The Messenger. | 9/15/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: John Grogan | John Grogan talks about the importance of journal writing in the creation of Marley & Me, the bestseller about his lovable, troublesome dog. | 9/8/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jennifer Weiner | Novelist Jennifer Weiner explains why, despite having bestsellers like Good in Bed and Little Earthquakes, she works a daily shift at a coffee shop. | 9/5/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Julia Glass | Artist-turned-author Julia Glass tells how her training in painting colored her novels Three Junes and The Whole World Over. | 8/29/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Jacqueline Winspear | Mystery writer Jacqueline Winspear reveals how the creation of winsome sleuth Maisie Dobbs was her "moment of artistic grace." | 8/22/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Augusten Burroughs | As documented in his bestselling memoir, Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs grew up in a highly dysfunctional family. But he tells us why he prefers to write when he's happy. | 8/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Lisa See | Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, talks about growing up in Los Angeles' Chinatown and describes her circuitous route to becoming a writer. | 8/15/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Matthew Pearl | Author of the bestselling Dante Club, Matthew Pearl talks about the pressures of writing the follow-up, The Poe Shadow, and why he thinks historical fiction is such a hot genre. | 8/8/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Nathaniel Philbrick | Bestselling author and maritime expert Nathaniel Philbrick reveals why he took on one of the most famous vessels in American history for his latest work of narrative nonfiction, Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War. | 8/7/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Laurell K. Hamilton | Fantasy author Laurell K. Hamilton reveals her unique approach to writing characters, and how they guide the plots of such bestellers as Death of a Darklord and Danse Macabre. | 8/7/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Emily Giffin | Emily Giffin, author of bestsellers Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and Baby Proof, discusses journal writing, her previous career as a lawyer, and the impact of becoming a parent on her writing. | 8/7/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: David Shannon | Children's book author David Shannon talks about his writing/illustrating process, and how it feels to be regarded as a "rock star" among his young fans for books like Good Boy, Fergus! | 6/26/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Meet the Writers: Anne Rice | Best known for her bestselling Vampire Chronicles series, Anne Rice has switched gears to focus on the story of the life of Christ. Hear Rice reveal what inspired this dramatic divergence. | 6/19/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Insightful, interesting interviews
This has quickly become my favorite podcast, and I subscribe to quite a few book-related podcasts. The interviewer asks great questions and clearly does his research. The writers interviewed seem relaxed, making the interviews very conversational. Love it!
The very best.
As a bibliophile, I find it extremely satisfying to hear the perspectives and attitudes of my favorite authors through these informative, yet still entertaining, interviews. And these are authors we all know and love, unlike some of the other podcasts which only focus on independent publishing houses and no names. Steve is definitely the best man for the job and a joy to listen to.
Great podcast but recent technical errors
I LOVE this podcast and look forward to hearing new interviews. They are a must for anyone and everyone who reads and writes. However, I must inform you (iTunes, Barnes and Noble) that there have been some recent tech problems. Perhaps the problem lies within the transfer to my computer and iPods but the recent Terry McAulife and Neal Pollack interviews, while listed with their names, were not of them. The McAulife one was a repeat of the Kriegel interview and the Pollack was a repeat of the the Hampton Sides podcast. Has anyone else had this problem? I just wanted to let you know. Otherwise, like I said, I LOVE this podcast. Keep it coming.
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