81 episodes
Why We Write Lesley University
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4.9 • 12 Ratings
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Interviews with award-winning authors from the Lesley University community and beyond. We cover a broad range of genres and topics, all related to books and the writing life.
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Dark fantasy writer Zin E. Clarke wins with "Flowers from the Sea"
Zin E. Rocklyn speaks on their Shirley Jackson Award-winning novella “Flowers for the Sea" with fellow speculative fiction author and Lesley University faculty Laurie Foos.
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In ‘A Fractured Infinity,’ a sci-fi love story spans the metaverse
Lesley alum Nathan Tavares imagines a getaway across multiple worlds.
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A.J. Verdelle's 'Literary Friendship' with Toni Morrison
A.J. writes about her relationship with the Beloved author, including their "two and a half spats" in Miss Chloe: A Memoir of a Literary Friendship with Toni Morrison. In this episode, A.J. sits down with nonfiction author Jane Brox to give us insight into her writing process and the impact of being chosen by Toni Morrison.
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Emily Inouye Huey explores Japanese-American history in YA debut
Emily Inouye Huey shares the inspiration for her debut, "Beneath the Wide Silk Sky."
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Sara Farizan on Chucky Dolls, an Evil Pinball Machine and Writing Horror
Sara Farizan talks about her first YA horror novel, "Dead Flip," a not-too-scary of nostalgia, friendship, and an evil pinball machine.
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Grace K. Shim brings K-dramas to the page
Grace K. Shim's debut is full of twists, turns, and lots of Korean drama.
Customer Reviews
all the gold
This is a hidden treasures chest of a podcast. Writing and publishing podcasts are my crack, and Why We Write stands out among the dozen + I subscribe to for the excellent interview questions and sheer density of directly applicable writing tips, writing wisdom, and general inspiration.
Great podcasts for writers!
As a student at Lesley and an aspiring writer, I really enjoy listening to this podcast. It provides great conversations with writers across all genres regarding the writing process and their identities as writers. The authors that are interviewed are extremely friendly and passionate about their work. I love that I can connect with fellow writers at my university through this podcast, and I look forward to each new episode.
One of my favorite podcasts!
I love the Why We Write podcast! It’s always entertaining, enjoyable and informative. The conversations are candid and it’s a great behind-the-scenes look at the writing process that’s accessible for anyone. The authors on here are amazing.