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Literary Prospects Episode 50: Interview with Author Lynda Cohen Loigman

By Kelley Vick | October 15, 2024

In Episode 50 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Lynda Cohen Loigman about her new novel, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern. Lynda is a graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School, and […]

Literary Prospects Episode 49: Interview with Author Chad Beguelin

By Kelley Vick | October 8, 2024

In Episode 49 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Chad Beguelin about his debut novel, Showmance. Chad is a six-time Tony Award nominee. His Broadway works include The Prom, Disney’s Aladdin, Elf and The Wedding Singer. Chad also co-wrote the […]

Literary Prospects Episode 48: Interview with Author Kimberly Brock

By Kelley Vick | October 1, 2024

In Episode 48 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Kimberly Brock about her new novel, The Fabled Earth. Kimberly is the bestselling author of The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare, which was shortlisted for the Townsend […]

Literary Prospects Episode 47: Interview with Author Marissa Stapley

By Kelley Vick | September 24, 2024

In Episode 47 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Marissa Stapley about her new novel, The Lightning Bottles. Marissa is the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick Lucky, which has […]

Literary Prospects Episode 46: Interview with Author Iman Hariri-Kia

By Kelley Vick | September 17, 2024

In Episode 46 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Iman Hariri-Kia about her new novel, The Most Famous Girl in the World. Iman is a writer, editor, and author born and based in New […]

Literary Prospects Episode 45: Interview with Author Madeline Martin

By Kelley Vick | September 10, 2024

In Episode 45 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Madeline Martin about her new novel, The Booklover’s Library. Madeline is a New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and […]

Literary Prospects Episode 44: Interview with Author Chelsea Bieker

By Kelley Vick | September 3, 2024

In Episode 44 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Chelsea Bieker about her new novel, Madwoman. Chelsea is the author of the debut novel Godshot, which was longlisted for The Center For Fiction’s First […]

Literary Prospects Episode 43: Interview with Author Tess Callahan

By Kelley Vick | August 27, 2024

In Episode 43 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Tess Callahan about her new novel, Dawnland. Tess is the author of April & Oliver and, most recently, Dawnland. Her essays and stories have appeared in the New York […]

Literary Prospects Episode 42: Interview with Author Sean Scott

By Kelley Vick | August 20, 2024

In Episode 42 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Sean Scott about his new superhero novel, TeleKid Begins. Sean is a former art gallery owner, musician and author. He previously owned the art gallery “Arte […]

Literary Prospects Episode 41: Interview with Author Laurie Elizabeth Flynn

By Kelley Vick | August 13, 2024

In Episode 41 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Laurie Elizabeth Flynn about her latest novel, Till Death Do Us Part. Laurie is a writer and former model who lives in London, Ontario, with […]

Literary Prospects Episode 40: Interview with Author Sarah Easter Collins

By Kelley Vick | August 6, 2024

In Episode 40 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Sarah Easter Collins about her debut literary thriller, Things Don’t Break On Their Own. Sarah is a writer and artist who grew up in Kent, […]

Literary Prospects Episode 39: Interview with Author Samuel Kolawole

By Kelley Vick | July 30, 2024

In Episode 39 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Samuel Kolawole about his debut novel, The Road to the Sale Sea. Samuel was born and raised in Ibadan, Nigeria and is the author of […]

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