Best Liarsclub Podcasts (2024)

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 213 | Qian Julie Wang, NY Times Bestselling Author 44:53

2+ y ago44:53

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Qian Julie Wang is the author of the memoir BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY (a #ReadWithJenna Best Book of 2021). In her memoir she lays bare how the fear underlying growing up as an illegal immigrant warps and distorts your life, your world. It’s a harrowing conversation, with Oddcast authors Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Jon McGoran, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 212 | Steve Zettler, Acclaimed Author and Actor 41:10

2+ y ago41:10

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Steve Zettler's highly acclaimed plays and novels include THE SECOND MAN, RONIN, and THE CROSSWORD MYSTERIES cowritten with his wife, Cordelia Biddle. He shares tips about writing, collaborating with your spouse, and his latest novel, CARELESS LOVE with Oddcast authors Merry Jones, Gregory Frost, Jon McGoran, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 211 | Margo Rabb, Award-Winning Author 46:38

3y ago46:38

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Margo Rabb has won acclaim and awards writing novels, short stories, essays, journalism, and book reviews, has been published in The NY Times, The Atlantic, Slate, Salon, Marie Claire, Zoetrope and many more. She talks about the importance of gardens in her work, her lucky writing pants, and her latest YA novel, LUCY CLARK WILL NOT APOLOGIZE, with …

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 210 | Caitlin Rother, NY Times Bestselling Author 45:11

3y ago45:11

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Award-winning journalist and NY Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother talks about writing true crime, keeping the darkness in her books out of her head, what happened when one of her subjects showed up at an event, and more, including her latest book, DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD: INSIDE THE CORONADO MANSION CASE, with Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gr…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 209 | Rick Wilber, Award Winning Author 49:56

3y ago49:56

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Sidewise Award winner Rick Wilber joins us to talk about baseball in science fiction, writing college textbooks, and the aliens who just want to make a profit off of Earth in his latest novel, ALIEN DAY, the sequel to his Campbell Award-nominated ALIEN MORNING. With Oddcast hosts Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Fran Wilde, Jon McGoran, and Keith Strunk…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 208 | A.C. Wise, Award-Winning Author 43:04

3y ago43:04

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Sunburst award-winning author and Nebula and Lambda finalist A.C. Wise has two books coming out this year -- her debut novel WENDY, DARLING and short story collection, THE GHOST SEQUENCES. A.C. talks about Peter Pan, writing communities, corgi puppies, and finding inspiration everywhere, with podcast regulars Fran Wilde, Merry Jones, Jon McGoran, G…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 207 | John McFetridge, Critically Acclaimed Author, Screenwriter, Director 36:05

3y ago36:05

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Screenwriter, director, actor, and critically acclaimed author John McFetridge discusses writing for different media, being “Canada’s answer to Elmore Leonard,” his approach to writing and more, including his latest book, EVERY CITY IS EVERY OTHER CITY, with Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Fran Wilde, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 206 | Sam J. Miller, Award Winning Author 45:12

3y ago45:12

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On this Oddcast, Nebula- and Campbell-award-winning author Sam J. Miller, whose novels—THE BLADE BETWEEN, BLACKFISH CITY, and THE ART OF STARVING—have been called "must reads" and "bests of the year" by USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR, talks about gentrification horror, social activism, whaling, and floating cities with hosts Gregory Frost…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 205 | A. S. King, Award-Winning, Bestselling YA Author 1:01:54

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A. S. King is the highly-acclaimed, award-winning, and bestselling author of 13 YA and middle grade novels, plus numerous short stories and essays. She talks about the writing process, how personal tragedy impacts and informs her writing, Aevidum.com, and her new book SWITCH, with Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, and Keith S…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 204 | Jason Pinter, Bestselling Author and Founder of Polis Books 38:32

3+ y ago38:32

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Bestselling author and founder of Polis Books, Jason Pinter talks about publishing in the age of COVID, the diverse voices of the Agora imprint, and his latest book, A STRANGER AT THE DOOR, which won starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, with Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 203 | Marjorie Sandor, Award Winning Author 40:00

3+ y ago40:00

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This week non-fiction author Marjorie Sandor discusses her new historical fiction debut, THE SECRET MUSIC OF TORDESILLAS, which won the Tuscarora Award. She shares her book's odd origin, how inconvenient details power her fiction and how serendipity can lead to creativity. With Oddcast hosts Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Jon McGoran, and Keith Strunk…

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The Liars Club Oddcast #202 | Joel Burcat, Author of Environmental Legal Thrillers 42:14

3+ y ago42:14

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Joel Burcat, environmental lawyer and author of environmental legal thrillers talks about his latest thriller, AMID RAGE, incorporating his work life into his writing, adapting his writing process as he became legally blind, and how he keeps themes and ideas from getting in the way of story. With Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Merry Jo…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 201 | Faye Kellerman, NY Times Bestselling Crime Author 32:00

3+ y ago32:00

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Global bestselling mystery author (20 million copies in print!) Faye Kellerman talks about writing a novel a year, co-writing with her best-selling husband Jonathan Kellerman, creating Orthodox Jewish protagonists, using her training as a dentist and much more. With cohosts Merry Jones, Gregory Frost, Jon McGoran, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 200 | Looking Back at 200 Episodes 26:50

3+ y ago26:50

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In our 200th episode, the Liars look back at four years of interviews with authors, from NY Times bestsellers to Nebula award winners to debuts. Plus much conversation, debate, and beer. Join cohosts Kelly Simmons, Merry Jones, Gregory Frost, Jon McGoran, and Keith Strunk as they share the surprises from 199 podcasts. With many thanks to all of our…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 199 | Rewind: Ben Vaughn, Songwriter, Record Producer, Composer 47:54

3+ y ago47:54

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In our last Rewind, we welcome the host of The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn to the Oddcast, Ben Vaughn. A singer, songwriter, record producer, and composer for TV and film, Ben talks about his organic connection to music, how writing for TV sharpened his craft, writing an Italian dance hit, and what led him to record an entire album in the back of a 19…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 198 | Rewind: Madeline Miller, NY Times Bestseller Literary Historical Fiction Author 39:45

3+ y ago39:45

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This week's Rewind features Orange Prize winning literary historical fiction writer, NY Times Bestseller, and Yale scholar Madeline Miller, author of the acclaimed SONG OF ACHILLES and CIRCE, which was optioned by HBO. She talks about writing, teaching the classics, and more with Oddcast cohosts Merry Jones, Gregory Frost, Jon McGoran, and Keith St…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 197 | Rewind: Lesa Cline Ransome and James E. Ransome, Award-Winning Author and Illustrator 34:37

3+ y ago34:37

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This week's Rewind features award-winning writer/illustrator team Lesa Cline Ransome and James E. Ransome, talking about working separately and together, their creative processes, and BEFORE SHE WAS HARRIET, their highly acclaimed new picture book biography of Harriet Tubman. With Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Merry Jones, Gregory Frost, and Keith S…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 196 | Rewind: Eoin Colfer, International Bestselling Author 43:22

3+ y ago43:22

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Eoin Colfer is an author, screenwriter and playwright most famous for the internationally bestselling Artemis Fowl books. Jon McGoran talks with Colfer about writing the final Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy novel, the upcoming Artemis Fowl movie (released in June 2020), and his new adult fantasy, HIGHFIRE. His latest novel, DENY ALL CHARGES was re…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 195 | Rewind: Martha Wells, Award-Winning Fantasy and Science Fiction Author 35:47

3+ y ago35:47

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The first in our year-end rewind of Oddcasts Past features Nebula, Hugo and Locus award-winning fantasy and science fiction author Martha Wells. She talks about her acclaimed novella series which is the basis of her new novel (released May 2020) NETWORK EFFECT: A MURDERBOT NOVEL, writing without an outline, the value of workshops, and the creation …

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 194 | Wendy Tyson, Bestselling Mystery Author 36:44

3+ y ago36:44

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Wendy Tyson is a lawyer, former therapist and the author of 11 books, including the bestselling Greenhouse Mystery Series, as well as numerous short stories. This week, she talks about her work with the International Thriller Writer Organization (ITW), incorporating environmental issues into her work, and her latest book, SOWING MALICE, with Oddcas…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 193 | Keir Graff, Author, Editor, and Publisher 42:24

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The former senior editor of ALA’s Booklist Online and executive editor of Booklist Publications, Keir Graff is an author, editor, screenwriter and publisher of the Graff Paper newsletter. On this week’s Oddcast, he discusses screenwriting and collaborating across genres as well as his latest books, THE THREE MRS WRIGHTS (cowritten with Linda Joffe …

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 192 | Therese Anne Fowler, NY Times Best-Selling Author 45:07

3+ y ago45:07

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On this week’s Oddcast, literary and historical fiction author Therese Anne Fowler, New York Times best-selling author of Z: A NOVEL OF ZELDA FITZGERALD, A WELL BEHAVED WOMAN: A NOVEL OF THE VANDERBILTS, and her latest, A GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. She discusses adapting Z for television with Amazon, addresses how to tackle historical biographical novels a…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 191 | Lisa Regan, USA Today Bestselling Author 38:00

3+ y ago38:00

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Bestselling mystery/thriller/crime author Lisa Regan has published 16 books in eight years. On this week’s Oddcast she talks about her publishing journey with big and small publishers, writing series vs. standalones and across genres, and her latest Detective Josie Quinn mystery, SAVE HER SOUL. With Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Denni…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 190 | Lily Sparks, YA Novelist and TV Writer 39:53

3+ y ago39:53

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A writer for MTV, FX, Amazon, CW & Paramount and a contributor to TV.com, TV Guide, MSNnow, and Gawker's Morning After, Lily Sparks joins the Oddcast to talk about painting, acting, and her acclaimed debut YA novel TEEN KILLER CLUB, with Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Dennis Tafoya, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 189 | Authors Roundtable: Writing Conflict 33:52

4y ago33:52

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Time for another spirited authors' roundtable with writers’ tips on how to successfully write conflict into your novels and short stories. An honest discussion about the pitfalls to avoid and techniques to embrace for creating compelling conflict. With Oddcast cohosts Kelly Simmons, Fran Wilde, Gregory Frost, Jon McGoran, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 188 | Gary Phillips, Crime Fiction and Graphic Novel Author 53:19

4y ago53:19

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Crime fiction and graphic novel author Gary Phillips talks about mixing hardboiled noir and social issues, what explaining comics to his father taught him about story, collaborating on DC's The Killing Joke, plus his latest novel MATTHEW HENSON AND THE ICE TEMPLE OF HARLEM. With Oddcast cohosts Gregory Frost, Kelly Simmons, Jon McGoran, Fran Wilde,…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 187 | Adam Sass, YA Thriller Novelist and Podcaster 40:56

4y ago40:56

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YA thriller novelist and Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcaster Adam Sass talks about conversion therapy, writing/working at Starbucks and his highly acclaimed debut novel SURRENDER YOUR SONS, described as a queer Lord of the Flies meets the TV series Lost. With Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Kelly Simmons, Fran Wilde, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 186 | Daniel Palmer, USA Today Bestselling Suspense Author 47:14

4y ago47:14

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Bestselling suspense author D.J. Palmer joins the Oddcast for a rollicking fun conversation about his new novel THE NEW HUSBAND, how he landed in the domestic suspense genre and his creative connection to his famous author father, Michael Palmer. With Oddcast hosts Jon McGoran, Merry Jones, Gregory Frost, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 185 | Authors Roundtable: How to Ditch the Info Dump 42:51

4y ago42:51

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Time for another spirited authors' roundtable with writers’ tips and techniques on how to successfully weave facts into your novels and short stories. Inspired by a question from Joel Burcat (author of DRINK TO EVERY BEAST), an honest discussion about how much information the reader needs, and techniques to avoid info dumping. With Oddcast regulars…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 184 | Caroline Stevermer, Award-Winning Fantasy Novelist 32:57

4y ago32:57

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This week on the Oddcast, award-winning fantasy novelist Caroline Stevermer talks about author collaboration, writing epistolary novels and fairy tales, and her latest from Tor Books, THE GLASS MAGICIAN. With Oddcast regulars Gregory Frost, Jon McGoran, Keith Strunk, and Merry Jones.

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 183 | Dennis K. Crosby, Urban Fantasy Author 40:15

4y ago40:15

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This week we welcome urban fantasy author Dennis K. Crosby to the Oddcast to talk about his debut novel DEATH'S LEGACY, releasing November 17. Dennis talks about his journey from a poetry writing private investigator to novelist, his experiences working with a hybrid publisher and where he plans to expand his universe in the next book. With Oddcast…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 182 | Lisa Kohn, Best-Selling Author 46:22

4y ago46:22

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On the Oddcast this week, we talk to Lisa Kohn, author of the gripping memoir to the moon and back: a childhood under the influence, which details her childhood indoctrination into the Unification Church (which most of us know as the “Moonies.”) She discusses the difficulty of writing about her family’s inner demons and her own spiritual quest for …

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 181 | Summer Writers Block Party: Writer's Block 39:15

4y ago39:15

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The Oddcast is re-running a block of some of our most popular Authors Roundtables to help jumpstart your writing. Learn tips and techniques on battling writers block. An honest, lively discussion for writers of all levels, now featuring a new introduction from Liars Club authors Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Jon McGoran, Kelly Simmons, and Keith Stru…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 180 | Summer Writers Block Party: Mid-Book Crisis 42:29

4y ago42:29

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The Oddcast is re-running a block of some of our most popular Authors Roundtables to help jumpstart your writing. Learn tips and techniques on battling the "mushy middle" of a novel or what the Liars call the Mid-Book Crisis. An honest, lively discussion for writers of all levels, now featuring a new introduction from Liars Club authors Gregory Fro…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 179 | Summer Writers Block Party: Setting 35:10

4y ago35:10

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The Oddcast is re-running a block of some of our most popular Authors Roundtables to help jumpstart your writing. Learn tips and techniques about the challenges and importance of setting. An honest, lively discussion for writers of all levels, now featuring a new introduction from Liars Club authors Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Jon McGoran, Kelly Si…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 178 | Summer Writers Block Party: Research 33:46

4y ago33:46

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The Oddcast is re-running a block of some of our most popular Authors Roundtables to help jumpstart your writing. Learn tips and techniques about the impact of good research and how to keep a useful tool from becoming an obsession. An honest, lively discussion for writers of all levels, now featuring a new introduction from Liars Club authors Grego…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 177 | Ed Pettit, Public Programs Manager for the Rosenbach Museum and Philly Poe Guy 49:49

4y ago49:49

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Philly Poe Guy, book reviewer, and manager of public programs for Philadelphia’s famed Rosenbach Museum, Ed Pettit talks about Poe’s place in Philadelphia, 19th century literary history, and working with the Rosenbach’s world-class collection of original manuscripts and personal papers from Marianne Moore, James Joyce, Bram Stoker, and more. With O…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 176 | Mitchell Kaplan, Owner of Books & Books, Co-Founder Miami Book Fair, Film Producer 52:55

4y ago52:55

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The founder of Miami’s famous Books & Books chain of indie bookstores and co-founder and chair of the Miami Book Fair, Mitchell Kaplan is also a film producer, podcaster and former president of the American Booksellers Association. He talks about the state of bookselling, film, festivals and more, with Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Me…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 175 | Daniel R. Biddle & Murray Dubin, Award-Winning Journalists, Authors, Biographers 48:19

4y ago48:19

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Daniel Biddle and distinguished former Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Murray Dubin discuss their biography TASTING FREEDOM: OCTAVIUS CATTO AND THE BATTLE FOR EQUALITY IN CIVIL WAR AMERICA, as well as Catto’s role as a black civil rights activist in the 1800s, how his legacy was pushed aside by white historians, and…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 174 | J. Dianne Dotson, Science Fiction and Fantasy Author 49:31

4y ago49:31

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SciFi and fantasy author J. Dianne Dotson joins the Oddcast to discuss her new book ACCRETION, tips for success in indie publishing, rising to the challenge of the new virtual normal, building vital relationships with independent bookstores, and the challenges of women in space. With Oddcast regulars, Merry Jones, Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, and Ke…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 173 | Jon McGoran, Mystery, Thriller and Sci-Fi Author 54:35

4y ago54:35

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The Oddcast turns the tables on mystery, thriller and sci-fi author (and Oddcast cohost) Jon McGoran, who talks about his books SPLICED, SPLINTERED and SPIKED, plus writing for adults and young adults, launching a book about a pandemic during a pandemic, and watching his stories come true, with his pals Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Kelly Simmons and…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 172 | Ben Vaughn, Songwriter, Record Producer, Composer 46:56

4y ago46:56

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This week we welcome the creator/host of the public radio show The Many Moods of Ben Vaughn, Ben Vaughn. A contributor to NPR’s Fresh Air, songwriter, record producer, and composer for TV and film as well as a singer/storyteller, Ben talks about his organic connection to music, how writing for TV sharpened his craft, accidentally writing an Italian…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 171 | Jess Lourey, Bestselling Author 38:42

4y ago38:42

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The bestselling author of 19 books spanning the genres of YA adventure, magical realism, crime fiction and suspense, Jess Lourey discusses her process, pubbing with small presses vs. Amazon, and the terrifying true story behind her latest novel, UNSPEAKABLE THINGS. With Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Kelly Simmons, and Kei…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 170 | Authors Roundtable: Beginning a Story 30:08

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Time for another spirited authors' roundtable with writers's tips and techniques for beginning a story. How to craft a hook, how to raise story questions and how much is too much. An honest discussion filled with ideas for effective beginnings with Oddcast regulars Kelly Simmons, Merry Jones, Gregory Frost, Jon McGoran, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 169 | John Scalzi, NY Times Bestselling and Multi Award-Winning Science Fiction Author 44:19

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NY Times bestselling and award-winning Science fiction author, former president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and creator of the hugely popular blog, Whatever, John Scalzi talks about elements of genre, his 10-year book deal with Tor, series vs. standalones, and his new book THE LAST EMPEROX, with Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 168 | Scott Phillips, Acclaimed Author and Screenwriter 42:08

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Acclaimed author and screenwriter Scott Phillips talks about writing crime/noir, westerns and dystopian, seeing Harold Ramis turn his debut, THE ICE HARVEST into a feature film starring John Cusack & Billy Bob Thornton, and his newest book, THAT LEFT TURN AT ALBUQUERQUE, with Oddcast cohosts Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Kelly Simmons & …

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 167 | Robert Ward, Award-Winning New Journalist, Screenwriter, Author 52:30

4y ago52:30

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Award-winning new journalist, screenwriter & author Robert Ward talks about his new novel THE STONE CARRIER, writing movies and TV shows like Miami Vice and Hill Street Blues, and that time Larry Flynt threatened to kill him (then tried to hire him), with Oddcast regulars Jon McGoran, Gregory Frost, Merry Jones, Kelly Simmons, and Keith Strunk.…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 166 | Sally Whitney, Author, Editor, Journalist 40:35

4+ y ago40:35

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On the Oddcast this week, author Sally Whitney. Her latest novel, WHEN ENEMIES OFFEND THEE, is just out. She talks about creating a fictional North Carolina mill town where many secrets lie buried, and what it’s like to have the audio version of your story recorded by Edward Asner and Ellen Burstyn. With Oddcast regulars Gregory Frost, Merry Jones,…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 165 | Dotty Brown, Award-Winning Journalist, Author, Editor 43:34

4+ y ago43:34

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Former Reporter and editor Dotty Brown talks about her nonfiction collaboration with Columbia School of Journalism classmates, INSIDE THE UPHEAVAL OF JOURNALISM: Reporters look back on 50 years of covering the news. And ....discusses the dizzying changes in the world of news and their impact, with Oddcast regulars Merry Jones, Keith Strunk, Jon McG…

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The Liars Club Oddcast # 164 | Thomas Wade Jones, Author and Wall Street Titan 43:51

4+ y ago43:51

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On this week’s Oddcast, Thomas Wade Jones talks about his new memoir, From Willard Straight to Wall Street, recounting his journey from participant in a 1969 armed takeover by African American students at Cornell University to vice chairman and CEO of corporations like John Hancock, Smith-Barney, Citigroup, Travelers Group, with Oddcast cohosts Mer…

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