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Literary Prospects Episode 54: Interview with Author and Writing Coach Courtney Maum

By Kelley Vick | November 12, 2024

In Episode 54 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author and educator Courtney Maum. Courtney is the author of five books, including the groundbreaking publishing guide Before and After the Book Deal and the memoir […]

Literary Prospects Episode 53: Interview with Author Julia Dahl

By Kelley Vick | November 5, 2024

In Episode 53 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Julia Dahl about her new thriller, I Dreamed of Falling. Julia is a journalist and author. Her novels include The Missing Hours, Conviction, Run You Down, […]

Literary Prospects Episode 52: Interview with Author Ananda Lima

By Kelley Vick | October 29, 2024

In Episode 52 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Ananda Lima about her fiction debut, Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil. Ananda is a poet, translator, and fiction writer born in Brasília, Brazil, […]

Literary Prospects Episode 51: Interview with Author Anna Rasche

By Kelley Vick | October 22, 2024

In Episode 51 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Anna Rasche about her new novel, The Stone Witch of Florence. Anna is an author, gemologist and jewelry historian who has previously worked in the jewelry […]

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 […]

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