Best Gail Jones Podcasts (2024)

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The Disappearance of Roger Ellison 42:36

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Send us a text A high school senior rides the bus to school, puts his books into his locker, talks to his friends, and never makes it to his first period class. He was on the verge of qualifying for the USA Ski Team, had put down his deposit for college, and was looking forward to the upcoming ski competition that weekend. But those close to him sa…

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Larry Beinhart on Salvation Boulevard 28:33

4h ago28:33

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Today, my guest is Larry Beinhart, perhaps best known for a novel adapted into the film Wag the Dog (American Hero) but today talking about and reading from Salvation Boulevard. It’s both a detective story and a novel of big ideas, about “faith” and skepticism, a murder mystery with philosophical chops.…

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Ep 100: Navigating the Publishing Industry with Megan Tady 53:49

1d ago53:49

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Megan Tady's second novel, Bluebird Day, launches on Dec. 3, 2024 (pre-order now!) In her second appearance on the podcast, we had the most wonderful chat about: How book launching is like a salmon run (it's such a great analogy). Strategies for best working with an editor while writing …

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The Mysterious Disappearance and Murder of Judy Smith 38:02

3d ago38:02

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Send us a text A woman travels with her husband from Boston to Philadelphia to attend his work conference. She decides to do a day of sightseeing while he works. When she fails to meet back at the hotel on their agreed upon time, alarm bells go off in her husbands head. Police eager to show that this is a city safe for tourists urgently hit the str…

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Whitney_Got To Keep on With Music 9:19:2024 2:07

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Photo: asterix611 - Flickr Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 Story by: Gail Nobles Hello, I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to the Whitney Soul Podcast. Whitney was our music. She was The Voice. I’ve learned something important through her every note, every lyric, and her every performance. I learned from Whitney that life is a journey. In the begi…

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Victoria Patterson on Drift 29:07

6d ago29:07

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Today, my 2009 interview with Victoria Patterson on her debut book, Drift, a defining —- for the author and her hometown, Newport Beach —- short story collection from and about Orange County, California. This is where it started for the writer Victoria Patterson, who with Drift was a finalist for the California Book Award, the 2009 Story Prize, wit…

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The Murder of Henryk Siwiak 27:56

10d ago27:56

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Send us a text A man from Poland is in the United States trying to earn enough money to help his family back home. His job as a day laborer at a construction site in lower Manhattan is interrupted by the events of 9/11/2001. Desperate to not lose out on any money, he finds a job mopping floors overnight at a grocery store that night. But a wrong su…

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Luis Alberto Urrea on Into the Beautiful North 29:15

15d ago29:15

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Today, my 2010 interview with Luis Alberto Urrea on his smart, funny, sincerely moving Into the Beautiful North, a comic and woman-centered take on the classic film The Magnificent Seven by way of a border adventure story with a twist. It’s a sort of alternative version of his award-winning nonfiction classic The Devil’s Highway but with a light, h…

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The Solved Murders of Jasmine Porter and Donna Macho 37:57

17d ago37:57

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Send us a text This week I'm doing something a little different. In an effort to show that ice cold cases still have hope of being solved, I'm sharing two with that outcome from the past couple of years. But a big purpose of this episode is to show that nothing is like its shown on TV, and answers do not tie everything up in a neat bow for the surv…

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Dylan Landis on Normal People Don’t Live Like This 28:53

20d ago28:53

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Today, my 2009 interview with Dylan Landis on her debut novel-in-stories, Normal People Don’t Live Like This, a singularly poignant, tough and smart coming-of-age novel set in 1970s New York City. This is a good one, folks.

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The Lost Generation 9:5:24 3.34 PM 4:15

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Ending music by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Today's topic The Lost Generation. Got to bring back the music. The music of love. A time when music was great with soul and had the sound of smooth harmonies. And I'm thinking of a fabulous group known as the lost generation. With their silky vocals and that sweet R&B groove,…

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Ep 99: The Novel AFTER a Bestseller, with Emma Grey 48:08

9d ago48:08

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Emma Grey is the Australian author of the international bestseller, THE LAST LOVE NOTE, which was both a Book of the Month and Target Book Club pick, and was praised in Oprah Daily as “relatable, hilarious and charming". She’s back this November with her new novel, PICTURES OF YOU — a su…

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The Abduction of Gail Joiner 51:07

24d ago51:07

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Send us a text In the fall of 1972, a young girl in a rural community outside of Tampa couldn’t wait to get some fresh air after school. And for this walk, she had a unique companion: her pet raccoon whom she affectionally called Bandit. She walked out of the house and told her father she would be back in time for dinner. But her family would never…

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Ep 98: Wide vs. Amazon Exclusive: Understanding eBook Distribution Strategies 22:56

1M ago22:56

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! In this episode, we explore the critical decision of whether to distribute your ebook "wide"—across multiple platforms—or stay exclusive to Amazon through their KDP Select program. Going wide means your ebook is available on platforms beyond Amazon, such as Kobo or Google Play, giving yo…

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Records & Podcasts 8:26:24 1.11 PM 3:01

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Hello groovy podcast listeners. It's your host Gail Nobles on the Cat Bear. I've got something that got folks scratching their heads - records and podcast. Now let me break it down for you. Picture this: You hear the music from your radio. That's the vibe my friends, but here's the kicker - when it comes to podcasts, we’re throwing those vinyl groo…

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Bibliocracy Radio: Mary Jones on the Goodbye Process 29:38

1M ago29:38

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My guest this week is short story writer Mary Jones. She has written and published dozens of short stories for many years, earning acclaim, and establishing a reputation, all of which is affirmed in her debut collection, 28 short stories, titled The Goodbye Process. The short and short-short stories offered in The Goodbye Process are dark, funny, m…

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The Murders of Valerie, Shontia, and Duana Pride 31:33

1M ago31:33

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Send us a text A devastated father faces tragedy one day when he loses his nine year old daughter to an accidental drowning. He returns home to be with his girlfriend and her two daughters, to try to catch some sleep and regroup on how to put the pieces of his life back together. But just hours after losing his daughter, he walks in the door to a h…

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The Story of Christopher & Lily 8:23:24 9.02 PM 4:19

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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles ©️ 2024 Photo: Pixabay.com Hello song listeners! It's your girl Gail Nobles, and I'm about to spin you a tale that will tickle your toes and twist your mind. Once upon a time in the 1970s in a little town where the streets whispered secrets and the night aired with excitement ,there was a traveling car…

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The Shooting Star Aaliyah 8:23:24 1.54 PM 2:40

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Story by: Gail Nobles Cover art by: Gail Nobles We celebrate the sensational sound of a truly captivating Queen of Urban Pop. The one and only Aaliyah. Princes of R&B with a voice that flows like velvet and moves that could mesmerize the hardest of hearts. That's what her song Death of a Playa is all about. Hmm! Hm! Aaliyah was the epitome of cool …

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Selena 8:21:24 8.14 PM 2:53

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain So many of Selena's fans are missing her. Her songs still play in the minds and hearts of many. Selena Quintanilla is a beloved icon whose music continues to resonate with fans around the world. Her Tejano, pop, and regional music not only showcase her incredible talent, but also her vibrant spir…

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How Patti LaBelle Got Her Stage Name 8:20:24 2.03 PM 2:14

1M ago2:14

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EXPLANAE MOMENT Music Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0 How Patti LaBelle Got her Stage Name is today's topic. I'm Gail Nobles Patti LaBelle's real name is Patricia. She said in an interview it was a car dealership in Philadelphia that decided to give her the name Patti LaBelle. It means The Beautiful, and he didn't see the beauty…

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Bibliocracy Radio: Kevin Allardice on WEFT 28:51

1M ago28:51

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My guest this week is Kevin Allardice, the author of short stories and five novels, of which I have no read three. His most recent is Weft, and it’s a full-length work like his debut novel, Any Resemblance to Actual Persons. I’m also a big fan of his shorter works, closer to novellas but no less rich in voice, wit, fabulist or absurdist themes, eac…

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The Murder of Nelson Jones 30:38

1M ago30:38

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Send us a text A little boy begs his family to stay home alone for the first time ever. His tiny midwestern town was nearly free of crime, with the last reported homicide being in 1928. But in the fall of 1990 that would change. After a day of playing with friends and riding his bike around town, Nelson would be murdered in his own home just before…

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Hector McDonald: French Horn Legend 48:40

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Send us a text “I’m very happy I came from Australia. I think it gives you a down-to-earth outlook. Living here in Vienna, you encounter many people who are quite privileged, having grown up in musical families and playing in string quartets since they were little. I envy them, but I wouldn’t trade my own start for anything.” Join us as we explore …

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Whitney Houston-He’s All Over Me 8:15:24 7.53 PM 2:22

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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles Vocal: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Elvert Barnes Usage: CC BY-SA 4.0 https://flic.kr/p/bxXr3X Today's topic: Whitney Houston, Shirley Caesar, and The Georgia Mass Choir. Whitney Houston performed the gospel song entitled He's All Over Me with Shirley Caesar and The Georgia Mass Choir. The song was written by Al…

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Ep 97: Offering Pre-Orders as a Self-Published Author 29:29

2M ago29:29

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Until somewhat recently, streamlined pre-orders were only possible for traditionally published authors. Now, indie authors can also benefit from pre-orders as well, helping them with: Building Excitement and Engagement: Pre-orders allow authors to generate buzz and excitement around thei…

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Bibliocracy Radio: Suzanne Greenberg on Shopping for Dad 28:29

2M ago28:29

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My guest this week is Suzanne Greenberg, a much-published short story writer whose novel Lesson Plans was a Library Journal Editor’s pick. Her previous short story collection Speed-Walk and Other Stories won a Drue Heinze Literature Prize. Now Suzanne Greenberg is out with Shopping for Dad and Other Stories, its title, from one of the defining stor…

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Ep 96: How to (Easily) Form a Publishing House 23:16

2M ago23:16

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Many indie authors find the idea of creating a publishing house overwhelming. But with the right steps, it becomes both manageable and highly beneficial. Here’s why setting up a publishing house is essential and how to do it. First, it’s crucial to understand that forming a publishing ho…

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Stephanie Mills .. Power of Love 8:5:24 2.06 PM 2:22

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain Hello I'm Gail Nobles.Welcome to the show. I Have Learned To Respect the Power of Love is a song that was written by Angela Winbush and Renée Moore, of the singing duo Renée and Angela. It is a song recorded and performed by Stephanie Mills and was the second single released from her 1985 self-ti…

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The Disappearance of Joan Hansen 40:44

2M ago40:44

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Send us a text The Queen of True Crime, The late Ann Rule, cited Bob Milton Hansen as one of the meanest men she has ever written about. That is the person that Joan Hansen was trying to leave in the summer of 1962. While on the phone with her best friend, Joan suddenly realizes her estranged husband is in the house with her and coming to kill her.…

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Ep 95: Conquering Nonfiction and Memoir Chaos 38:10

2M ago38:10

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! 🎙️ Feeling Overwhelmed Writing Your Nonfiction or Memoir? This Episode is For You! Do you feel like you have multiple books' worth of material? Are you wrestling with imposter syndrome or struggling to organize a mountain of thoughts? My work with authors typically focuses on two key gen…

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Quincy Jones-Ai No Corrida 7:27:24 8.34 PM 2:16

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Story by: Gail Nobles Photo: Canadian Film Centre Usage: Wikipedia CC BY 2.0 Ai No Corrida" is a song by the English singer and multi-instrumentalist Chaz Jankel, written by Jankel and Kenny Young. It was first recorded in 1980 and featured on Chaz Jankel's debut album Chas Jankel for A&M Records. Quincy Jones's 1981 recording…

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Shotgun Tom Kelly 7:24:24 7.22 PM 3:33

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Lynda Marrokal Usage: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0 Shotgun Tom Kelly is a radio and television personality, and I like his style. I like how I heard him talk while playing the 60s. I like his voice. He is a radio and television personality. He is a two-time Emmy award winner, Billboard Air Personality of the Year winner, an i…

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Ep 94: WTH is an ISBN? 21:24

2M ago21:24

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Click here to check out the Publish A Profitable Book / Publish the Damn Book Already course (currently 25% off with code AUTHOR25). Click here to access Kindlepreneur's free barcode generator tool. Understanding the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is crucial for indie authors.…

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Bibliocracy Season 2 Episode 1 - THE BIG LISTEN: Journal of the Plague Years 1:24:14

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To kick off the next season of Bibliocracy Radio on Community of Writers Podcasts, we are presenting a very special episode. A Journal of the Plague Years, a compendium of work which developed out of the excellent online journal founded by writer Susan Zakin.By Community of Writers

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Berry Gordy 7:22:24 5.58 PM 3:10

2M ago3:10

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikipedia Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0 Berry Gordy is multiple things. He's a retired record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record label and its subsidiaries, which was the highest-earning African-American business for decades. As a son…

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Motown In Time of War 7:22:24 2.20 PM 2:44

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Intro by: Gail Nobles Photo: Wikimedia Usage: Public Domain There was Vietnam and there was a civil rights movement and protest. Marvin Gaye recorded What's Going On and was released in 1971. Stevie Wonder recorded Loves in Need of Love Today, and It was released in 1976. Music and it's power. Motown was more than music and celebration. I say Motow…

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The Disappearance of Ann Miller, Renee Bruhl, and Patricia Blough 40:40

2M ago40:40

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Send us a text Three young women go sunbathing at the popular Indiana Dunes on 4th of July Weekend 1966. They are last seen getting on a boat with a man and never seen again. Theories run the gamut, from botched abortions to the dark underbelly of the horse industry to a mob hit. Nearly sixty years later the fate of these women remains as unknown a…

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Whitney Houston’s Faith 7:20:24 12.43 PM 2:01

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Story by: Gail Nobles Art by: Gail Nobles In the music business people can become lost and go in the wrong direction. My mom used to tell me: God didn't put them in that spotlight. They put themselves in there or they forget God. I agree but we don’t know what's in a person's heart. Whitney knew she needed God. She was always singing the Gospel. Sh…

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The Mystery Aaliyah 7:20:24 9.49 AM 2:53

2M ago2:53

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Story by: Gail Nobles Art by: Gail Nobles From what we are told, Aaliyah is not alive. Though dead, she's certainly hard to kill. When she was alive, she told the world she was mysterious. Well, I didn't know her, but I believe her words because it seems to me she still speaks in dreams and works on the conscience. Fans are still talking about her,…

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New Radicals-You Get What…7:17:24 3.21 PM 2:27

2M ago2:27

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Keyboardist: Gail Nobles The New Radical sent us a positive message. The New Radicals was an American alternative rock band formed in 1997 in Los Angeles. They recorded a song entitled You Get What You Give. It was the first and most successful single from their only studio album, Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too (1998). Released on November 3, 19…

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The Sweet Inspirations 7:17:24 1.22 PM 2:43

2M ago2:43

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Music Intro: Gail Nobles Singing Background Actors: Gail Nobles Today I'm thinking of The Sweet Inspirations welcome to the Podcast Oldies Show. The Sweet Inspirations are Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick. Doris Joy, and Cissy Houston. An R&B girl group mostly known for their work as backup singers on studio recordings for other R&B and rock artists…

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Ep 93: The Art of Short Stories with Mary Jones 38:23

3M ago38:23

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Mary Jones' book, The Goodbye Process (July 30, 2024, Zibby Books), is, in four words, hard to put down. Her raw, vivid descriptions of characters and experiences alike quickly pierced my soul and extended my bedtime! In this episode, Mary and I discussed her love of the short story form…

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Writers Workshops 2024 - Closing Talk by Gail Tsukiyama 23:36

3M ago23:36

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Gail Tsukiyama delivers the closing talk to round out the fifty-fourth year of the Community of Writers summer workshops. Introduced by Karen Joy Fowler. Gail Tsukiyama is the author of nine novels, including Women of the Silk, The Samurai’s Garden, The Color of Air, and her latest novel, The Brightest Star. She has been the recipient of the Academ…

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The Unsolved Granite Bay Murders Part 2: The Murder of Cherilyn Hawkley 25:15

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Send us a text An elementary school teacher who stayed late in her classroom to clean up after her classrooms Halloween party. One minute, a school custodian saw her sweeping up popcorn and packing up her things, and the next she was just gone. A school and community would be left heartbroken when she was found dead on Halloween night. After more t…

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Writers Workshops 2024 - Panel: ”Writing Beyond the Conference” 51:35

3M ago51:35

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Alex Espinoza, Monica West, Andrew Nicholls & Janet Fitch. Moderated by Lisa Alvarez.By Community of Writers

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Panel: ”Narrative Voice & Dialogue” 55:21

3M ago55:21

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Dana Johnson, Karen Joy Fowler, Susanne Pari, Amy Tan & Monica West discuss Voice & Dialogue in this panel.By Community of Writers

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Writers Workshops 2024 - Craft Talk by Rachel Howard - “Writing from the Heat of Moment: Improvisation in Fiction and Nonfiction Writing” 59:16

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Rachel Howard delivers a craft talk on Improvisation in writing. Rachel Howard is the author of a novel, The Risk of Us, and a memoir, The Lost Night. Her stories and essays have appeared in StoryQuarterly, ZYZZYVA, the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and other venues. She served as Joan Beebe Teaching Fellow and Interim D…

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Writers Workshops 2024 - A Panel: “ Fact, Truth, and Imagination: Craft Choices for Different Genres” 52:37

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Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Sands Hall, Michelle Latiolais, Keenan Norris, and David Ulin discuss genre.By Community of Writers

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Writers Workshops 2024 - A Panel: On Plot 43:56

3M ago43:56

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Katy Hays, Alex Espinoza, Tyler Diltz, Stacy Spruill, and Martin J. Smith discuss plot in fiction. Moderated by Andrew Tonkovich.By Community of Writers

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