Hi there from Joni B. Cole, author of "Good Naked: Reflections on How to Write More, Write Better, and Be Happier." This podcast gives me the chance to ask notable authors about what they write, how they write, and why they write. Plus, I throw in the odd question or two to help us get to know each author a little bit better as a person. Eavesdrop along with a new episode every Thursday. Visit Joni B. Cole at jonibcole.com Producer: Helmut Baer Music credit: "Upbeat Forever" by Kevin MacLeod ...
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In this topsy turvy episode, guest host Tracy Wood interviews Joni B. Cole about her new essay collection, Party Like It's 2044. For more info about Joni and her books: www.jonibcole.comBy Joni B. Cole
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Radio personality turned author Mike Morin on being the guy on both sides of the mic
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Mike talks about how his books "found" him, what authors need to do to drum up publicity, and the importance of making fun (of yourself). https://www.mikemorinmedia.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Host Joni B. Cole Talks Toxic Feedback (the book)
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In this topsy turvy episode, host Joni B. Cole finds herself on the other side of the interview, as her friend and fellow writer Drew Rockwell asks her about her acclaimed book for writers, Toxic Feedback: Helping Writers Survive and Thrive. www.jonibcole.comBy Joni B. Cole
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Mega bestselling author Lauren Kate on believing in love above all.
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Lauren talks about writing her first rom-com, authors who aren't who they say they are, and what happens when writers hit that 80 percent mark when drafting their manuscripts. http://laurenkatebooks.net/By Joni B. Cole
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Poet and teacher Camille Guthrie pays us in Diamonds
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Camille talks about her hilarious and heartbreaking poems from a woman in midlife on the edge. A ribald collection that is “all too relatable and unputdownable.” camilleguthrie.meBy Joni B. Cole
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Robert Kerbeck on Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street
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From promising actor to corporate con man/spy, Kerbeck's story is a fascinating "you can't make this stuff up" tale of two lives.By Joni B. Cole
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Eliza talks about her "Most Anticipated" new novel and the haves and have nots who people it. Follow her on Twitter @EJaneBrazierBy Joni B. Cole
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Toufah Jallow: The Woman Who Inspired an African #MeToo Movement
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Toufah shares the inspiring story of how she found the courage to publicly accuse the former president of her country of rape, and how she established the Toufah Foundation to support other victims of sexual assault. https://twitter.com/HomeofsurvivorsBy Joni B. Cole
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Elite firefighter turned poet Kevin Goodan on his latest collection, Spot Weather Forecast
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Kevin talks about his sixth acclaimed book of poetry, inspired by his days as an elite firefighter for the National Forest Service. He also explains why he shies away from the "P" word. https://kevingoodan.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Leslie discusses America's (and her own) obsession with this much-nicknamed body part. Plus, she shares what it's like to have her personal boob story serve as fodder for a potential HBO comedy series. www.leslielehr.comBy Joni B. Cole
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Wanda Morris shares All Her Little Secrets
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Wanda (a 2021 "Writer to Watch," according to Publisher's Weekly) discusses her much-touted debut thriller, plus she shares her journey from the "black hole" of querying agents to having her novel go to auction. https://wandamorriswrites.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Amy Butler Greenfield on one of the world's most remarkable (and least known) code breakers
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Amy cracks the story of brilliant code breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman, and talks about the life event that changed the course of her writing. https://www.amybutlergreenfield.com/
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Teri discusses her new essay collection One Heart with Courage, plus her role as the director of the world's best (and friendliest) humor-writing conference. To purchase a copy of Teri's book (all proceeds go to the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop Endowment Fund), visit: https://store.braughlerbooks.com/…
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Jasmin talks about how the legendary photographer Dorothea Lange inspired her acclaimed new novel, and her own " unconventional" path to becoming a writer.By Joni B. Cole
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Short story author (and NPR fav!) Tim Horvath talks about imaginative possibilities, his collaboration with a cellist, and the perks of being obsessive.By Joni B. Cole
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Veterans Writing Award winner Dewaine Farria on war and prose
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Dewaine talks about writing as a bridge from Mogadishu to Montpelier, and why he thinks Tobias Wolfe loves his novel. https://www.dewainefarria.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Pulitzer-Prize winning historian Joe Ellis dishes on America's Founding Fathers
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With thirteen books to his credit, Joe explains why the founding era is "the big bang in the American political universe." https://josephellishistorian.com/By Joni B. Cole
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An Na on having her debut novel (almost) win the National Book Award
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Na talks about writing for young adults, non-traditional story structures, and a welcome diversity of voices in the world of publishing.By Joni B. Cole
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Danusha talks about her journey from loss to "the luckiest girl in the world."By Joni B. Cole
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Sarah Stewart Taylor on the crimes that haunt us
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KJ Dell'Antonia on her really, really good day (courtesy of Reese Witherspoon)
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K.J. talks about her book being picked up by Reese's Book Club, her career path from NYTimes editor to novelist, and the best writing advice she ever got. https://kjdellantonia.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Lee discusses her much-acclaimed debut novel, lessons learned from working with literary luminaries, and how she knows when a short story is done.By Joni B. Cole
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Memoirist Gretchen Cherington on Poetic License
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Gretchen shares stories of growing up with a Pulitzer-Prize-winning father, a houseful of famous poets, and coming to terms with a parent's betrayal. gretchencherington.comBy Joni B. Cole
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Mary Helen Sheriff on Boop and Eve's Road Trip
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Mary takes readers on a funny, poignant ride through the South, plus the author shares how you can have it all (just not all at once).By Joni B. Cole
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Ed Ting on astrophotography and the stars (of YouTube)
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Ed Ting shares what it's like to talk telescopes to over half a million YouTube viewers, and the relationship between riding and writing.By Joni B. Cole
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Edwin Hill on his acclaimed Hester Thursby series (that almost didn't have Hester Thursby)
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Edwin talks about what ifs, what brought him back to writing after giving up, and what he considers his biggest success. https://www.edwin-hill.com/By Joni B. Cole
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James shares his thoughts on the power of poetry to restore hope, joy, and "lost" moments. http://jamescrews.net/By Joni B. Cole
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Journalist and novelist Stephen Kiernan on everyday heroes, real and imagined
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Stephen talks about moral dilemmas, writing from a woman's POV, and with whom he wants to go dancing. https://www.stephenpkiernan.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Gary Phillips: "The Hardest Working Man in Crime Fiction"
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Gary talks hard-boiled P.Is, comic-book heroes, hit TV shows, and how he manages to mix entertainment with social commentary, no matter the medium. https://gdphillips.com/By Joni B. Cole
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International Best-Selling Novelist Jodi Picoult on making books, musicals, and movies
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Jodi talks about the job of an artist, mom-daughter collaborations, and how some stories "sing" to her. https://www.jodipicoult.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Melanie Finn on the allure of bad characters
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Melanie talks life and literature, from the remotest regions of Africa to the raw, rural landscape of northern Vermont. https://www.melaniefinn.com/By Joni B. Cole
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NYTimes bestselling author Marilyn Brant on taking advice from Jane Austen
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Marilyn shares how romance, constructive feedback, and snacks feed her writing life https://marilynbrant.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Alexia Gordon: Physician by day, crime writer by night
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Alexia unravels the mystery of why her cozy series is a charmer for readers and reviewers (hint: a dogged sleuth and a good-looking ghost) https://alexiagordon.net/By Joni B. Cole
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Poet Kim Stafford on "true words, briefly spoken"
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Kim shares how being Oregon's Poet Laureate fed his own work, and why writing is good medicine for the writer and reader. https://www.kimstaffordpoet.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Oprah choice JoAnne Tompkins on What Comes After
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JoAnne talks about grace, finding an agent, and four-legged enlightened beings. https://www.joannetompkins.com/By Joni B. Cole
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L.A. best-selling novelist Jervey Tervalon on why he can't complain about a damn thing
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Jervey talks motivation, vindication, and desperation, plus the gory details behind one of California's biggest literary festivals. http://litfestpasadena.org/By Joni B. Cole
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Novelist Jane Cleland on treasures and (ill-placed) trash cans
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Jane shares how the protagonist of her 14-book series can still surprise her, and how to avoid one big plotting pitfall. https://janecleland.com/By Joni B. Cole
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Jeff explains how a publisher's bad day led to his first book, and why he calls New Jersey home sweet home. http://www.jeffcohenbooks.com/wp/By Joni B. Cole
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YA novelist Susan Kaplan Carlton on ruining her own prom
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Susan tells why she can so relate to her teenage protagonists, and the communal power of clacking keys. https://susankaplancarlton.com/By Joni B. Cole
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