Best Lori Feathers Podcasts (2024)

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What Do You Want To Say Yes To? Featuring Karrie Sanderson (KES Consulting) 21:27

4h ago21:27

21:27

Are you saying yes to the things that matter? Karrie Sanderson draws on experiences from her career as an executive at companies like Typeform and Smartsheet to show how we can embrace more opportunities—even when they're outside our comfort zone. Questions for Reflection What do you want to say yes to? How can you build the confidence to trust you…

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95. Mark Bowles "All My Precious Madness" 53:02

2h ago53:02

53:02

Publishers' costs: printing vs AI; even more love for libraries; we chat with Mark Bowles about the erudite, grumpy narrator of his captivating new novel, All My Precious Madness. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram:…

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How Can You Make New Moves? Featuring Juhi Saha (Partner1) 17:34

5d ago17:34

17:34

From engineering to entrepreneur, Juhi Saha has taken each step forward in her career with a strong sense of personal agency. Now, as the CEO of Partner1, she shares how portfolio careers are giving people a fresh playbook for success. Questions for Reflection Where do you feel stuck? Are there any moves you haven't explored yet? Find Juhi on LInke…

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What's Keeping You From Telling Your Story? Featuring Stacey Copas (Academy of Resilience) 26:41

13d ago26:41

26:41

Resilience expert Stacey Copas shares the moment that motivated her to step into her story and her life's work. Join us as she recalls how she turned a life-changing accident into a life-affirming career. Questions for Reflection How could your story help others? What's keeping you from telling your story? Find Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linke…

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94. Jamie Quatro, " Two-Step Devil" 40:45

14d ago40:45

40:45

National Novel Writing Month takes a hit for its position on AI; the 20th anniversary of a novel we love: Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell; and we visit with writer Jamie Quatro on her novel Two-Step Devil about an outsider artist in Appalachia who professes to be a prophet of God. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear…

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How can you step into your joy? with Marija Skobe-Pilley (Women in Customer Success) 16:10

19d ago16:10

16:10

Join us as Marija Skobe-Pilley shares her story of transitioning from individual contributor to leader of the Women in Customer Success Platform. Her passion for finding female role models led her to fill a persistent gap in her industry and blaze a trail for aspiring leaders everywhere. Maria shares the importance of visibility and representation …

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What are Some Red Flags You Might Be Ignoring? with Nadia Milani (FundThrough) 21:59

27d ago21:59

21:59

The job market may be tough, but intention and consistency conquer all. Nadia Milani, VP of Marketing at FundThrough, talks about how her personal values helped her make the right moves. Learn how to stay true to yourself on the job hunt—and see the red flags earlier—to build a career that loves you back. Questions for Reflection What are some red …

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93. Noémi Kiss-Deáki, "Mary and the Rabbit Dream" 46:51

28d ago46:51

46:51

A home robbery is thwarted when the thief gets distracted by a book; what's the latest trend in book cover art?; and we talk to writer Noémi Kiss-Deáki on her novel Mary and the Rabbit Dream, based on the true story of Mary Toft, a woman believed to have given birth to rabbits. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at…

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Are You Being Celebrated or Tolerated? with Lori Richardson (Score More Sales) 17:01

1M ago17:01

17:01

Having more women in sales isn't just good for women—it's good for business! Get practical advice for finding mentors and developing a supportive network from Lori Richardson, Founder of Score More Sales. She gives insider perspective on overcoming barriers in a male-dominated industry so you can keep climbing the ladder and grow diverse teams. Que…

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How Can You Invite Co-Creation Into Your Life? with Janice Gordon (Scale Your Sales) 19:09

1M ago19:09

19:09

What if your customers were your best co-creators? In this epsiode we explore how collaboration, support, and relationships are challenging the traditional sales playbook. Janice B. Gordon, Founder of Scale Your Sales, shares the new rules for driving revenue with integrity. Questions for reflection: How can you invite more co creation into your wo…

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92. Claire Kilroy, "Soldier Sailor" 51:33

1M ago51:33

51:33

Liverpool library defies riots and fire; the inaugural Inside Literary Prize; and writer Claire Kilroy joins us to talk about Soldier Sailor, her striking novel on the precarity and joy of early motherhood. Inside Literary Prize https://www.innovatingjustice.org/publications/inside-prize-podcast https://www.innovatingjustice.org/publications/inside…

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How Can You Make Work a More Human Place? with Samantha McKenna (#samsales) 19:41

2M ago19:41

19:41

What does it look like to establish a human-centered approach to sales and company culture? In this episode, we sit down with Samantha McKenna, CEO of #samsales, to get a behind-the-scenes-look at how authenticity and growth became inextricably tied in her business. Questions for reflection: How can you be more authentically yourself in your work? …

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How May It Help to Ruffle a Few Feathers? with Brandi Starr (Tegrita) 20:12

2M ago20:12

20:12

Stop people pleasing and playing it small with inspiration from Brandi Starr, COO at Tegrita. She shares how a mixup on her very first day in a leadership position set the tone for the rest of her career. Questions for reflection: Where would it be helpful for you to get comfortable with ruffling a few feathers? How can you use empathy to diffuse t…

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91. Kazim Ali, "Indian Winter" 46:53

2M ago46:53

46:53

Scandal at the Hugo Awards; Do straight guys hate novels?; writer Kazim Ali is our guest to talk about his novel, Indian Winter, Coach House Books' submission for the 2024 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, …

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How Might You Take a Chance on Others? Featuring Mary Shea (HireQuotient) 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

Learn what it means to refine your intuition and follow your gut from Mary Shea, Global Chief Evangelist for HireQuotient. She shares how calculated risks, curiosity, and great relationships helped her make huge pivots in her career. Questions for reflection: How might you learn to trust your gut more? How might you take a chance on others? Find Ma…

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90. J.L. Carr "A Month in the Country" 1:05:41

2M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

That controversial NYT Top 100 List; should a writer's life affect our appreciation of their work; Sam and Lori love J. L. Carr's A Month in the Country and count the ways! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across…

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89. Sarah Perry, "Enlightenment" 57:15

3M ago57:15

57:15

Librarian superheroes; dog-hair mittens; and we talk to author Sarah Perry about her fascinating new novel, Enlightenment. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, …

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88. Andrew O'Hagan, "Caledonian Road" 49:57

3M ago49:57

49:57

Arundhati Roy faces prison for a speech made fourteen years ago; summer reading plans; and, we talk to writer Andrew O'Hagan about his wonderfully capacious novel of contemporary London, Caledonian Road. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers,…

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Coming Soon: The Ripple! (Trailer) 1:52

3M ago1:52

1:52

Tune in to the trailer for Wednesday Women's new podcast - coming soon! The Ripple (coming in July 2024) is a podcast that captures the turning points, growing pains, breakthroughs, and triumphs of executive women leaders. By sharing formative moments from their journeys, we hope to create a ripple effect, inspiring women everywhere to show up with…

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87. Clare Pollard, "The Modern Fairies" 54:07

4M ago54:07

54:07

Are debut novels failing to launch? And we talk to writer Clare Pollard about her latest novel, The Modern Fairies, on female literary salons during the reign of Louis XIV and how the retellings of old stories for the salons became some of our most enduring fairy tales. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Acr…

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86. Alex Pugsley, " The Education of Aubrey McKee" 55:18

4M ago55:18

55:18

Previous guests win big awards; the high production costs for small presses; and we talk to writer and filmmaker Alex Pugsley about his new novel, The Education of Aubrey McKee. Galley Beggar Press- What does a book cost? Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Boo…

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85. Ada Zhang, "The Sorrows of Others" 49:50

5M ago49:50

49:50

Commemorating Paul Auster; praising Miss MacIntosh, My Darling; and we talk to writer Ada Zhang on the one year anniversary of her debut story collection, The Sorrows of Others. Miss MacIntosh, My Darling Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers…

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84. Danielle Dutton, "Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other" 51:53

5M ago51:53

51:53

Sam is a Swiftie; Rushdie's new memoir Knife is amazing; and we talk to writer and publisher Danielle Dutton about strangeness, attention and form in her new book, Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordi…

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83. Scarlett Thomas, "The Sleepwalkers" 51:23

6M ago51:23

51:23

Finding a way to print books while sacrificing fewer trees; questioning if there aren't just too many books being published these days? We chat with the talented and engaging Scarlett Thomas about her thrilling new novel, The Sleepwalkers. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pre…

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82. Douglas Westerbeke, "A Short Walk Through a Wide World" 55:30

6M ago55:30

55:30

It's the 50th anniversary of Stephen King's novel, Carrie; bad news for the distribution of small press literature in the US; and we talk to debut author Douglas Westerbeke about his imaginative new novel, A Short Walk Through a Wide World. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pr…

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81. Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu (translators), "Lojman" 1:08:47

7M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Annoucements from our literary prizes; a new publishing model promises greater equity for authors; be a "reader-in-residence;" and we talk to Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu,Turkish to English translators of the gripping novel of Eastern Anatolia, Lojman by Ebru Ojen, published by City Lights and a finalist for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, …

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80. Lars Iyer, "My Weil" 42:26

7M ago42:26

42:26

We talk to writer Lars Iyer about his smart, sophisticated, and very funny campus novel, My Weil, in which a group of Disaster Studies PhD students in Manchester befriend a modern-day Simone Weil. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jo…

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79. Sebastián Martínez Daniell, "Two Sherpas" 50:52

8M ago50:52

50:52

Reading IS sexy; Sendak estate publshes posthumous kid's book; and we talk to Sebastián Martínez Daniell about his novel, Two Sherpas, published by Charco Press and longlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Intera…

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78. Alexis Wright, "Praiseworthy" 50:56

8M ago50:56

50:56

Is streaming bad for audiobooks? We talk longlists for the Galley Beggar Press short story prize and the Republic of Consciousness Prize for small presses in the US & Canada. And legendary Australian author Alexis Wright joins us to talk about her epic novel, Praiseworthy. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: …

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77. Paul Lynch "Prophet Song" 41:18

8M ago41:18

41:18

Keanu Reeves moves from screen to page; Wolf Hall trilogy Collective Read; and Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch joins us to talk about his novel Prophet Song and winning the most coveted prize in literature! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feather…

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76. Mike McCormack, "This Plague of Souls" 35:44

9M ago35:44

35:44

Irish author Mike McCormack joins Sam and Lori to talk about his latest novel, This Plague of Souls, the second novel of a triptych following his award-winning Solar Bones. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across…

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75. Christine Coulson, "One Woman Show" 50:29

9M ago50:29

50:29

We wrap-up the year with some 2023 highlights and talk to author Christine Coulson about her unique novel, One Woman Show, a life narrative told primarily through musuem art labels. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagra…

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74. Don Gillmor, "Breaking and Entering" 39:48

10M ago39:48

39:48

We mark the death of poet and social activist Benjamin Zephaniah and talk about a new literary prize to be awarded by US prison inmates; author Don Gillmor joins us on his provocative new novel, Breaking and Entering, Canadian publisher Biblioasis' submission for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize. Thank you for listening! If you like what yo…

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73. Christine Lai, "Landscapes" 40:58

10M ago40:58

40:58

Reading Grace Paley's short story, "Wants;" and we talk to debut novelist Christine Lai about her novel Landscapes, submitted by Two Dollar Radio for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers…

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72. Kate Briggs, "The Long Form" 50:23

11M ago50:23

50:23

Across the Pond guest Benjamin Myers wins the 2023 Goldsmiths Prize for Cuddy; literary agent Andrew Wylie has us talking; and we welcome writer and translator Kate Briggs to talk about her new novel, The Long Form, submitted for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada by Dorothy, a publishing project. Thank you for listening! If you …

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71. Adam Biles, "Beasts of England" 52:46

11M ago52:46

52:46

AI's Vesuvius Challenge; are reports of the death of our attentions greatly exaaggerated?; and, we talk to author Adam Biles about his novel Beasts of England, a clever and amusing sequel to Animal Farm. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers,…

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70. Caleb Azumah Nelson, "Small Worlds" 45:05

12M ago45:05

45:05

What is literary fiction?; and writer Caleb Azumah Nelson returns to the podcast to talk about his sensory-rich, sophomore novel, Small Worlds. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pres…

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69. Ben Fountain, "Devil Makes Three" 53:58

1y ago53:58

53:58

AI book theft; The White Review suspends publication; Amazon is sued; and we welcome writer Ben Fountain to the podcast to discuss his immersive and thrilling new novel, Devil Makes Three. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison I…

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68. Sheena Patel, "I'm a Fan" 47:09

1y ago47:09

47:09

Sam and Lori talk about the prescient, 1901 H.G. Wells short story, The New Accelerator, and our guest is Sheena Patel, who joins the podcast to discuss her very funny and very provocative new novel, I'm a Fan. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Fe…

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67. Paola Ferrante, "Her Body Among Animals" 49:52

1y ago49:52

49:52

Fall Books! And we talk to writer Paola Ferrante about her fantastic eco-horror story collection, Her Body Among Animals, published by Book*hug Press in Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, G…

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66. Rian Hughes, "The Black Locomotive" 50:49

1y ago50:49

50:49

Can you really trust that book cover blurb?; Sam and Elly's "Literary London" gets a second life; and we welcome graphic designer, artist, and writer Rian Hughes to talk about his latest book, "The Black Locomotive," a novel, graphic. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, I…

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64. Translator Frances Riddle, "A Little Luck" (by Claudia Piñeiro) 37:47

1y ago37:47

37:47

Have we killed literary fiction?; plus, an interesting discussion with Frances Riddle about her translation of Claudia Piñeiro's novel, A Little Luck, published by Charco Press. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a44496450/literary-fiction-death-digital-age/ Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across…

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63. Colin Walsh, "Kala" 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

What we plan to read this summer, and we talk to Colin Walsh about his debut novel Kala, a satisfying mystery that explores memory, belonging, and violence in a small Irish town. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: …

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62. Stephanie Bishop, "The Anniversary" 40:16

1y ago40:16

40:16

Lori and Sam meet up in Cambridge, UK for punting and pints, and author Stephanie Bishop joins the podcast to talk about her thought provoking thriller, The Anniversary. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across th…

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61. Kathryn Bromwich, "At the Edge of the Woods" 44:04

1+ y ago44:04

44:04

The lasting legacies of Cormac McCarthy and editor Robert Gottlieb, and we talk to author Kathryn Bromwich about her debut novel, At the Edge of the Woods. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley…

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60. Isabella Hammad, "Enter Ghost" 44:11

1+ y ago44:11

44:11

What the British PM reads, small glimmers of hope in the fight against book bans, and we talk to author Isabella Hammad on her new novel, Enter Ghost, about Palestinian actors set to perform a stage production of Hamlet in the West Bank. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press…

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59. Jenny Erpenbeck, "Kairos" 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

52:03

A tribute to the late author Martin Amis; Jenny Erpenbeck joins us for a fascinating discussion of her new novel, Kairos, which explores the public and private sense of loss and precarity for two lovers in East Berlin in the years surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Ac…

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58. Brad Fox, "The Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths" 53:59

1+ y ago53:59

53:59

Sam and Lori read Henry James' short story, "The Figure in the Carpet," which even Sam admits is pretty good; and we talk to writer Brad Fox about his fascinating look at early deep sea exploration, The Bathysphere Book: Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond…

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57. Toby Litt, "A Writer's Diary" 49:56

1+ y ago49:56

49:56

Sam brings back news from the London Book Fair, and we talk to author Toby Litt about his latest novel, A Writer's Diary, published by Galley Beggar Press! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley…

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56. Martin Riker, "The Guest Lecture" 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

51:40

In this special episode with writer and publisher Martin Riker, we talk about running a small publishing house, influential books, Dorothy, a publishing project's upcoming titles, and Martin's recent, critically acclaimed novel, The Guest Lecture. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Be…

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