Barnes & Noble.com's Meet the Writers Podcast
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Hear the latest word on today's hottest authors with Barnes & Noble's exclusive Meet the Writers Podcast. Listen as your favorite writers discuss their inspirations and influences, their favorite books, and the reasons they write.
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Meet the Writers: Rebecca Stead
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Mon, Feb 22, 2010
Steve Bertrand talks with 2010 Newbery Medal Winner Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me.
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Meet the Writers: Chris Bohjalian
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Mon, Feb 15, 2010
Steve Bertrand talks with the bestselling author aboug his latest spellbinding novel, Secrets of Eden.
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Meet the Writers: Janice Y. K. Lee
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Mon, Feb 1, 2010
Janice Y. K. Lee talks with Steve Bertrand about writing her debut novel The Piano Teacher, a sweeping tale of love and betrayal set in war-torn Hong Kong.
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Meet the Writers: James Bradley
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Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Flyboys and Flags of Our Fathers about his latest bestseller, The Imperial Cruise.
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Meet the Writers: Ree Drummond
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Mon, Jan 4, 2010
Steve Bertrand talks with the blogger-turned-author about her new cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl.
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Meet the Writers: Jane O'Connor
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Mon, Dec 7, 2009
The creator of the popular children's picture book series, Fancy Nancy talks with Steve Bertrand about what has made these books such a success with her young readers.
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Meet the Writers: Michael Scott
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Mon, Nov 30, 2009
The author of the bestselling fantasy and folklore series, Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, talks with Steve Bertrand about the third volume, The Sorceress.
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Meet the Writers: James Dashner
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Mon, Nov 9, 2009
The author of the popular fantasy series the 13th Reality talks with Steve Bertrand about his highly anticipated new book The Maze Runner.
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Meet the Writers: Sarah Vowell
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Mon, Oct 19, 2009
Steve Bertrand talks with the public radio personality and bestselling author about her witty and insightful books that make history accessible to readers.
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Meet the Writers: Diana Gabaldon
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Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Diana Gabaldon talks with Steve Bertrand about her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga, including the highly anticipated seventh volume, An Echo in the Bone.
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Meet the Writers: Sara Paretsky
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Mon, Sep 28, 2009
Steve Bertrand talks with Sara Paretsky about her popular series featuring Chicago female detective V.I. Warshawski, including the latest book Hardball.
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Meet the Writers: Stephen L. Carter
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Mon, Aug 24, 2009
The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest page-turner, Jericho's Fall, a fast-moving, full-throttle thriller set amidst the shadowy world of spies.
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Meet the Writers: A. Manette Ansay
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Mon, Aug 10, 2009
Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author about her novel Good Things I Wish You, the story of two unlikely romances -- one historical and the other modern-day.
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Meet the Writers: Kathryn Stockett
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Mon, Jul 27, 2009
Steve Bertrand talks with Kathryn Stockett about her novel The Help, a moving story of three unforgettable women finding their voices amidst the racial tensions of the early 1960s.
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Meet the Writers: C.J. Box
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Mon, Jul 6, 2009
Award-winning and national-bestselling writer C.J. Box talks to Steve Bertrand about his return to the Joe Pickett series with Below Zero.
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Meet the Writers: Alice Hoffman
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Mon, Jun 22, 2009
The prolific author of The Story Sisters talks with Steve Bertrand about her fantastical, often dreamy novels that captivate her fans.
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Meet the Writers: A.J. Baime
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Mon, Jun 8, 2009
The author of Go Like Hell talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of a thrilling time in competitive racing.
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Meet the Writers: Jeffrey Zaslow
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Mon, May 25, 2009
The co-author of The Last Lecture talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating exploration of long-term female friendships, The Girls from Ames.
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Meet the Writers: Tamora Pierce
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Mon, May 11, 2009
Author Tamora Pierce talks with Steve Bertrand about penning fantasy novels for young adults, including the Beka Cooper Series.
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Meet the Writers: Jim Butcher
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Mon, Apr 27, 2009
The besteslling author talks with Steve Bertrand about the latest installment in his fantastical Dresden Files series.
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Meet the Writers: Mary Gaitskill
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Mon, Apr 13, 2009
Steve Bertrand talks with the acclaimed author of Veronica about her luminous new collection of stories, Don't Cry.
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Meet the Writers: Heather Armstrong
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Mon, Mar 30, 2009
Steve Bertrand talks with the beloved creator of the wildly popular "mommy blog" dooce.com about her touching, irreverent memoir, It Sucked and Then I Cried.
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Meet the Writers: Frank Delaney
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Mon, Mar 16, 2009
Steve Bertrand talks with the author of Shannon about his acclaimed books that celebrate Ireland's heritage.
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Meet the Writers: Xinran
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Mon, Mar 2, 2009
Steve Bertrand talks with author Xinran about her fascinating and multi-faceted portrait of modern China, China Witness.
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Meet the Writers: Annette Gordon-Reed
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Mon, Feb 16, 2009
The historian and scholar discusses her epic work The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, the story of an American slave family and their close blood ties to Thomas Jefferson.
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Meet the Writers: Carl Hiaasen
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Mon, Feb 9, 2009
The bestselling author, who writes for both adults and children, reveals receiving letters from his young fans is the most rewarding thing that has happened to him in his writing career.
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Meet the Writers: George S. McGovern
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Mon, Feb 2, 2009
The former U.S. senator, presidential candidate, veteran, and historian talks with Steve Bertrand about his unique portrait of our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln.
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Meet the Writers: J.A. Jance
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Mon, Jan 26, 2009
The bestselling author talks with Steve Bertrand about her writing process and her popular mystery franchises.
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Meet the Writers: James M. McPherson
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Mon, Jan 19, 2009
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War expert talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling book, Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief.
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Meet the Writers: Nancy Tillman
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Mon, Jan 12, 2009
The author of On the Night You Were Born and It's Time to Sleep, My Love talks with Steve Bertrand about her beloved children's books.
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Meet the Writers: John Stauffer
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Mon, Jan 5, 2009
The Harvard professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating new book, Giants: The Parallel Lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
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Meet the Writers: Randy Jackson
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Mon, Dec 29, 2008
American Idol judge and music industry veteran Randy Jackson talks about his lifestyle book Body With Soul, an inspiring wellness plan for taking control of your health.
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Meet the Writers: Mary Engelbreit
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Mon, Dec 22, 2008
Mary Engelbreit talks with Steve Bertrand about her successful career as an artist and illustrator and reveals she's been drawing her beloved character Ann Estelle since she was a child.
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Meet the Writers: Annie Leibovitz
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Mon, Dec 15, 2008
Steve Bertrand talks with the much celebrated celebrity photographer about her iconic images, including the ones in her new book, Annie Leibovitz at Work.
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Meet the Writers: Wally Lamb
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Mon, Dec 8, 2008
The man blessed twice (so far) by Oprah's Book Club for his stirring and profound novels talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest sweeping family saga.
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Meet the Writers: Ally Carter
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Mon, Dec 8, 2008
The author of the wildly popular Gallagher Girls series talks with Steve Bertrand about writing for Teens.
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Meet the Writers: Dexter Filkins
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Mon, Dec 1, 2008
The New York Times correspondent discusses The Forever War - his searing chronicle of the greatest conflict of our time.
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Meet the Writers: Barbara Fairchild
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Mon, Nov 24, 2008
The Editor in Chief of Bon Appétit magazine talks to Steve Bertrand about her latest cookbook and esteemed career in the culinary world.
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Meet the Writers: Liza Mundy
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Mon, Nov 17, 2008
The Washington Post staff writer talks with Steve Bertrand about her intimate portrait of the woman Barack Obama calls "The Boss" - his wife, Michelle.
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Meet the Writers: John Hodgman
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Mon, Nov 10, 2008
The Daily Show's "Resident Expert" and the "PC" in the iconic Mac ads talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, More Information Than You Require.
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Meet the Writers: Alice Schroeder
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Mon, Nov 3, 2008
Alice Schroeder talks about writing her biography The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life, the subject of which is a man she refers to as being "veiled in mystery."
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Meet the Writers: Sarah Vowell
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Mon, Nov 3, 2008
The essayist and public radio favorite talks with Steve Bertrand about her witty take on America's Puritan roots, The Wordy Shipmates.
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Meet the Writers: Maureen McCormick
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Mon, Oct 27, 2008
The actress talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir Here's the Story, the shocking and inspirational true story from the star of America's favorite television family sitcom.
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Meet the Writers: Rocco DiSpirito
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Mon, Oct 20, 2008
The celebrity chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new book, Rocco Gets Real - designed to teach, inspire, and encourage home cooks through every step in the kitchen.
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Meet the Writers: Jacques Pepin
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Mon, Oct 20, 2008
The celebrated French chef talks with Steve Bertrand about his new cookbook full of fabulous, faster-than-ever food.
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Meet the Writers: Naomi Wolf
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Mon, Oct 13, 2008
The outspoken author talks with Steve Bertrand about her latest book, Give Me Liberty, about the changes that can take place when citizens work the system the way our founders intended.
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Meet the Writers: Paul Feig
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Mon, Sep 29, 2008
Steve Bertrand talks with writer and director Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks) about his quirky new book for a younger audience, Ignatious McFarland, Frequenaut!.
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Meet the Writers: Alan Weisman
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Mon, Sep 22, 2008
The award-winning journalist talks with Steve Bertrand about his compelling "what if" look at our planet without the pressure of the human presence, The World Without Us.
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Meet the Writers: William McKeen
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Mon, Sep 15, 2008
The author and University of Florida journalism professor talks with Steve Bertrand about his insightful portrait of Gonzo journalist and friend Hunter S. Thompson.
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Meet the Writers: Danica McKellar
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Mon, Sep 8, 2008
The former Wonder Years actress and math genius talks with Steve Bertrand about her groundbreaking guides to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and teachers.
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Meet the Writers: Harry Turtledove
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Mon, Sep 1, 2008
The award-winning science fiction and fantasy author discusses his popular alternate-history novels, including The Man with the Iron Heart.
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Meet the Writers: Mary Alice Monroe
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Mon, Aug 25, 2008
Mary Alice Monroe joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to discuss her novels that sweep readers away to seductive southern landscapes.
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Meet the Writers: Jen Lin-Liu
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Mon, Aug 18, 2008
Chinese-American journalist Jen Lin-Liu talks with Steve Bertrand about her memoir/cookbook that chronicles her adventures living and working in Shanghai and Beijing with wit and flavor.
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Meet the Writers: Michael Ian Black
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Mon, Aug 11, 2008
The comedian and basic cable superstar talks with Steve Bertrand about the astonishing intellect evident in his debut collection of comic essays, My Custom Van.
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Meet the Writers: Eoin Colfer
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Mon, Aug 4, 2008
The Irish author (and former teacher) talks with Steve Bertrand about his series of high-tech fairy tales starring the intrepid young "criminal mastermind" Artemis Fowl.
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Meet the Writers: Arthur Agatston, M.D.
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Mon, Jul 28, 2008
The renowned Miami cardiologist talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book that helps readers to utilize his breakthrough South Beach Diet plan for the best possible results.
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Meet the Writers: Josh Kilmer-Purcell
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Mon, Jul 21, 2008
The author of the offbeat memoir, I Am Not Myself These Days, talks with Steve Bertrand about his debut novel, Candy Everybody Wants.
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Meet the Writers: Simon Winchester
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Mon, Jul 14, 2008
The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his latest book, The Man Who Loved China - the story of the Cambridge scientist who unlocked the secrets of this mysterious Country.
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Meet the Writers: Mario Lopez
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Mon, Jul 7, 2008
The author with America's "best beach body" (InTouch magazine) talks with Steve Bertrand about the regime outlined in his book, Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness.
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Meet the Writers: Diana DeGette
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Mon, Jun 30, 2008
The congresswoman talks with Steve Bertrand about Sex, Science, and Stem Cells - her critique of those who politicize the areas of science and sex.
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Meet the Writers: Cokie Roberts
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Mon, Jun 30, 2008
The renowned political commentator joins Steve Bertrand in the Studio to talk about her latest homage to America's influential women, Ladies of Liberty.
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Meet the Writers: James Van Praagh
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Mon, Jun 23, 2008
The bestselling author and co-executive producer of the CBS series, The Ghost Whisperer, talks with Steve Bertrand about his fascinating book, Ghosts Among Us.
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Meet the Writers: Blue Balliet
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Mon, Jun 16, 2008
The author of The Calder Game talks with Steve Bertrand about the artistic inspirations behind her books for young readers, notably the colorful mobiles of Alexander Calder.
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Meet the Writers: Charles Barber
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Mon, Jun 9, 2008
The author talks with Steve Bertrand about his critical look at the impact of psychiatric medications on American culture, Comfortably Numb.
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Meet the Writers: Arianna Huffington
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Mon, Jun 2, 2008
The Huffington Post editor-in-chief talks to Steve Bertrand with her trademark passion about the issues crucial to this year's election and her book, Right is Wrong.
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Meet the Writers: Lisa Lillien
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Mon, May 26, 2008
The blogger-turned-bestselling-author talks with Steve Bertrand about her fabulous new book, filled with all her best recipes, tips and tricks for hungry chicks.
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Meet the Writers: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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Mon, May 19, 2008
The former newspaper reporter talks about how her prior experiences writing under deadline helps her to avoid writer's block when penning her wildly popular fantasy novels for the Young Adult set.
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Meet the Writers: Chelsea Handler
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Mon, May 12, 2008
The irrepressible comedienne joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to chat about her latest hilarious collection of essays, Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea.
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Meet the Writers: Leif Enger
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Mon, May 12, 2008
The author of Peace Like a River talks with host Steve Bertrand about how writing a novel can be like "a romance," and discusses his latest poignant work, So Brave, Young and Handsome.
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Meet the Writers: Jimmy Carter
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Mon, May 5, 2008
The beloved former president - and acclaimed author of 25 books - joined Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the one he calls his favorite so far, A Remarkable Mother.
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Meet the Writers: Carol Felsenthal
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Mon, May 5, 2008
Noted biographer and journalist Carol Felsenthal discusses her intriguing (and sure-to-be controversial) portrait of the former president, Clinton in Exile.
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Meet the Writers: Erin Hunter
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Thu, May 1, 2008
Hear a fascinating audio interview with Victoria Holmes - "Erin Hunter" is actually the pen name for three British writers who write the animal-centric fantasies for Young Adult readers.
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Meet the Writers: Martha Beck
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Thu, May 1, 2008
The Oprah magazine columnist talks about the step-by-step process she uses with her clients - and now shares with readers - to help them navigate the terrain of their best lives.
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Meet the Writers: Debbie Macomber
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Thu, May 1, 2008
The beloved author joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about the stories and inspirations behind her popular romantic reads, like Twenty Wishes.
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Meet the Writers: Marilu Henner
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Mon, Apr 28, 2008
The actress and bestselling author chats with Steve Bertrand about her passion for good health and sharing it with others through her passion for writing.
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Meet the Writers: Jack Prelutsky
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Mon, Apr 28, 2008
The Poet Laureate for children's poetry - and author of books beloved by kids like My Dog May Be a Genius and Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry - talks about his colorful career.
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Meet the Writers: Andrew Gross
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Mon, Apr 28, 2008
The man behind thrillers like The Dark Tide (and coauthor of several bestsellers with James Patterson) tells the fascinating story behind how he went from corporate exec to author.
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Meet the Writers: John Flanagan
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Mon, Apr 28, 2008
John Flanagan talks with Steve Bertrand about his Ranger's Apprentice series, and how he got his writing started as a project to get his reluctant son interested in reading.
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Meet the Writers: Jenifer Fox
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Thu, Apr 24, 2008
Jenifer Fox talks with Steve Bertrand about her essential book for parents and teachers that explains how children's individual gifts can help them to create success.
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Meet the Writers: Karen Joy Fowler
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Mon, Apr 21, 2008
The author of The Jane Austen Book Club and Wit's End explains why she's first a reader, then a writer.
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Meet the Writers: Jim Butcher
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Mon, Apr 21, 2008
Jim Butcher, creator of the popular "Dresden Files" series, talks about his early writings, characters, and a new comic book - er, "graphic novel," he corrects himself - project.
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Meet the Writers: Daoud Hari
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Thu, Apr 17, 2008
In a fascinating interview, the author of The Translator talks with host Steve Bertrand about his belief that his life's mission is to spread the story of Darfur.
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Meet the Writers: Gary Moore
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Thu, Apr 17, 2008
Gary Moore on Playing With the Enemy -- the book that tells the intriguing story of his father’s life in and out of baseball under the shadow of WWII.
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Meet the Writers: Jhumpa Lahiri
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Mon, Apr 14, 2008
Jhumpa Lahiri talks with host Steve Bertrand about her acclaimed short story collection, Unaccustomed Earth, and learning a little more with each new book.
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Meet the Writers: David Almond
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Mon, Apr 14, 2008
David Almond started out as a writer for adults, but when a certain story grabbed him – it would become the novel Skellig -- “I found out I was a children’s writer,” he recalls.
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Meet the Writers: Fred Krupp
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Thu, Apr 3, 2008
Fred Krupp talks about his book, Earth: The Sequel, and why he’s optimistic about the planet’s future.
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Meet the Writers: Neil Strauss
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Thu, Apr 3, 2008
Neil Strauss shares secrets from his bestselling books that teach readers how to be players in what he calls The Game.
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Meet the Writers: Jeffrey Archer
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Tue, Apr 1, 2008
Jeffrey Archer joins Steve Bertrand in the studio to talk about his fascinating -- and headline-grabbing -- path toward becoming an "accidental novelist."
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Meet the Writers: David and Nic Sheff
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Fri, Mar 21, 2008
David Sheff and son Nic come together in the studio to discuss the experiences and inspirations behind their respective books about Nic's meth addiction, Beautiful Boy and Tweak.
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Meet the Writers: Nancy Atherton
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Fri, Mar 21, 2008
The creator of the beloved Aunt Dimity mysteries tells the story behind her success -- including the one about how the first line of the first book popped into her head one night!
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Meet the Writers: Joshilyn Jackson
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Fri, Mar 21, 2008
The Southern storyteller shares the stories behind the outrageous characters and intricate plots of her bestselling novels like The Girl Who Stopped Swimming.
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Meet the Writers: Dee Dee Myers
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Fri, Mar 21, 2008
The former Press Secretary for President Clinton sits down in the studio to talk about her bold new book, Why Women Should Rule the World.
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Meet the Writers: Kim Harrison
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Mon, Feb 25, 2008
Kim Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing. "I have certain bands that relate to certain characters," she explains.
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Meet the Writers: Samantha Power
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Thu, Feb 21, 2008
Journalist, professor and author Samantha Power won a Pulitzer Prize for her riveting book A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide.
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Meet the Writers: Dean Ornish
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Mon, Feb 18, 2008
In our interview, Dean Ornish talks about some of the principles outlined in his book, The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program to Feel Better, Live Longer, Lose Weight, and Gain Health.
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Meet the Writers: John Gray, Ph.D.
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Thu, Feb 14, 2008
In our interview, John Gray talks about the origin of, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, and his latest book, Why Mars and Venus Collide.
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Meet the Writers: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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Mon, Feb 11, 2008
In our interview, Indian-born author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells us that after her grandfather’s death, she learned that “writing… helps us remember things that we thought we'd forgotten."
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Meet the Writers: Ellie Krieger
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Thu, Feb 7, 2008
In our interview, Food Network host Ellie Krieger talks about her book, The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life and provides some helpful tips.
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Meet the Writers: Steven Cojocaru
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Mon, Feb 4, 2008
In our interview, fashion correspondent Steven Cojocaru discusses his memoir, Glamour, Interrupted, his inspiring story of his battle with polycystic kidney disease.
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Meet the Writers: Libba Bray
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Thu, Jan 31, 2008
Acclaimed young adult author Libba Bray reveals how music, experience, and inspiration color her novels, including The Sweet Far Thing.
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Meet the Writers: Newt Gingrich
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Mon, Jan 28, 2008
In our revealing audio interview, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich discusses his fascinating new book, Real Change: From the World that Fails to the World that Works.
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Meet the Writers: Melissa Marr
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Thu, Jan 24, 2008
In our interview, Melissa Marr, author of Wicked Lovely reflects on the writing process. “Writing is not just the technical act of your fingers on the keyboard. Writing is living.”
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Meet the Writers: Gary Paulsen
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Mon, Jan 21, 2008
In our interview, Gary Paulsen, author of the Brian's Saga Series, discusses why he will not write for adults anymore. “Young people are still open to new ideas. And I write the best I can for them.”
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Meet the Writers: Diane Ackerman
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Thu, Jan 17, 2008
In our interview, Diane Ackerman, author of The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story, reflects on how she tends to see the world through the lens of the book she’s writing at the time.
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Meet the Writers: Tommy Lasorda
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Tue, Jan 15, 2008
In our interview, Tommy Lasorda, author of I Live for This!: Baseball's Last True Believer, discusses why he is, in fact, the last true believer in baseball.
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Meet the Writers: Sue Miller
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Fri, Jan 11, 2008
In our interview, novelist Sue Miller -- well known for her poignant family dramas -- talks about her observation that every parent fails her children at some point.
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Meet the Writers: Madeleine Albright
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Tue, Jan 8, 2008
In our interview, Madeleine Albright, author of Memo to the President Elect, reveals that while she's had quite a serious career, "I think people are very surprised that I actually have a sense of humor!"
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Meet the Writers: Shalom Auslander
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Fri, Jan 4, 2008
In our interview Shalom Auslander talks about how he dabbled with nonfiction with his memoir, Foreskin's Lament after promoting his short story collection, Beware of God.
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Meet the Writers: Greg Mortenson
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Wed, Jan 2, 2008
In our interview, the author of Three Cups of Tea talks about campaigns to build schools in the most dangerous, remote, and anti-American reaches of Asia.
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Meet the Writers: Bobby Flay
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Fri, Dec 28, 2007
Despite his popularity as a TV host, Bobby Flay reveals most of his time is spent in his restaurants. “To me the most important thing is the restaurants and that’s where I’m the happiest.”
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Meet the Writers: Alice Waters
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Wed, Dec 26, 2007
In our interview, Alice Waters reveals why she chose the title, The Art of Simple Food for her latest book. “I wanted to use that word “art” because it means that it’s connected to culture.”
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Meet the Writers: Chris Van Allsburg
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Fri, Dec 21, 2007
In our interview, the Caldecott Medal-winning author and illustrator of children's books including Jumanji and The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg discusses what inspires his fantastical work.
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Meet the Writers: David Sedaris
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Tue, Dec 18, 2007
In our interview, David Sedaris talks about his foibles, inspirations, and the funny story behind the title of his book, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim.
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Meet the Writers: Anne Geddes
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Fri, Dec 14, 2007
In our interview, famed baby photographer Anne Geddes talks about how she found her calling and began her career in portrait photography.
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Meet the Writers: Steve Berry
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Tue, Dec 11, 2007
In our interview, Steve Berry explains that there are two key elements to a bestselling work of historical fiction. "If you get the 'ooh' factor and you find the good 'so what?' you've got a good story.
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Meet the Writers: Sue Grafton
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Fri, Dec 7, 2007
In our interview, bestselling thriller writer Sue Grafton talks about her inspirations, influences, and the secret to coming up with the plots of her popular Kinsey Millhone adventures.
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Meet the Writers: Robert Harris
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Tue, Dec 4, 2007
Robert Harris was an esteemed British journalist before the publication of his first novel offered him a promising career change: to full-time fiction writer. Listen as Harris discusses the success of his first novel.
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Meet the Writers: Yann Martel
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Fri, Nov 30, 2007
In our interview, Yann Martel discusses why he does not feel pressure from the huge success of Life of Pi. “It’s been a whirlwind and a delight. Whatever pressure is very external," he explains.
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Meet the Writers: Matthew Kelly
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Tue, Nov 27, 2007
In our interview, Matthew Kelly talks about why he chose to write The Dream Manager as a parable. “I use the story to show how important dreams are to our lives,” he explains.
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Meet the Writers: P. Allen Smith
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Fri, Nov 23, 2007
In our interview, America's favorite gardener P. Allen Smith discusses his inspirations and techniques for creating the lavish and lively floral creations he’s known for.
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Meet the Writers: Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins
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Tue, Nov 20, 2007
In the midst of celebrating the Silver Anniversary Edition of The Silver Palate Cookbook, its beloved creators Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins gave us the dish on this cooking guide beloved the world over.
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Meet the Writers: Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
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Fri, Nov 16, 2007
Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson have been making music with The Rock Bottom Remainders for years; now, they’re teaming up on the page with their Peter Pan “prequels” for the younger set.
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Meet the Writers: Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Tue, Nov 13, 2007
When we asked prolific bestselling writer Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of the Dark-Hunter Series, how many books she's written, she admits she hasn't a clue. "I don't know!" she laughs.
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Meet the Writers: Paula Deen
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Fri, Nov 9, 2007
In our interview, Savannah foodie Paula Deen laughingly recounts her answer when asked by fans how to get a cookbook published: "Hell, I don't know! Open up a restaurant, and pray for rain!"
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Meet the Writers: A.J. Jacobs
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Tue, Nov 6, 2007
In our interview, A.J. Jacobs talks about the motivations behind his books, The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically and how they transformed his life.
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Meet the Writers: Anthony Bourdain
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Fri, Nov 2, 2007
In our interview, Anthony Bourdain, chef of No Reservations fame, discusses how his career in the kitchen has informed his life as an author: "You learn a lot about human nature when you work in a restaurant."
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Meet the Writers: Patricia Cornwell
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Tue, Oct 30, 2007
In our interview, the bestselling crime fiction writer discusses her latest chilling novel starring forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, The Book of the Dead.
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Meet the Writers: Ken Follett
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Fri, Oct 26, 2007
In our interview, bestselling and prolific author Ken Follett reveals, “I seek input from my editors because, you know, what harm can it do? It can only make the book better.”
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Meet the Writers: Andrew Vachss
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Tue, Oct 23, 2007
In our interview Andrew Vachss talks about how his background as a child protection consultant and attorney representing children influences his crime fiction novels, including Terminal.
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Meet the Writers: Vince Flynn
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Fri, Oct 19, 2007
In our interview, Vince Flynn shares how his determination to overcome dyslexia as a student by reading Tom Clancy, Ken Follet, and other masters of the genre helped put him on the path toward becoming a bestselling thriller writer.
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Meet the Writers: Frank Warren
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Tue, Oct 16, 2007
The man behind the mega-popular PostSecret phenomenon involving compilations of anonymous confessions expressed via artistic postcards -- talks about being the perhaps the most trusted stranger in America.
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Meet the Writers: Diane Setterfield
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Fri, Oct 12, 2007
Diane Setterfield became a bestselling literary sensation with the publication of The Thirteenth Tale -- a fascinating novel of gothic intrigue. In our interview, Setterfield describes how her lifelong love of books has informed her writing.
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Meet the Writers: Junot Diaz
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Fri, Sep 28, 2007
In our interview, Junot Diaz discusses his colorful career as an author, including the experience of writing his acclaimed first novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.
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Meet the Writers: Judy Blume
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Tue, Sep 25, 2007
In our interview, the beloved -- and prolific -- author of bestselling books for both kids and adults reflects upon why she'll never stop writing, despite the challenges and pressures to top herself. “I have so many more stories to tell,” she explains.
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Meet the Writers: Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
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Fri, Sep 21, 2007
Drawing on their own harrowing experience as nannies to New York City's pampered and powerful set, Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus penned the breakout New York Times bestseller The Nanny Diaries. In our interview, the authors of Dedication discuss how they were inspired to start writing.
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Meet the Writers: Dave Barry
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Tue, Sep 18, 2007
In our interview the author of Dave Barry's History of the Millenium (So Far) talks about his early days as a columnist, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and how he's honed his humor over time.
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Meet the Writers: Garrison Keillor
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Tue, Sep 11, 2007
Garrison Keillor has become an iconic symbol of the small-town Midwest. His stories set in Lake Wobegon -- like his latest, Pontoon -- evoke nostalgia and laughs from readers living all over the map.
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Meet the Writers: Holly Black
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Fri, Sep 7, 2007
In our interview, the author of the Spiderwick Chronicles series and Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale, reveals "I was very frightened of many, many different things. I still, to this day, am probably more afraid of things than people would think, given my books."
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Meet the Writers: Rick Riordan
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Tue, Sep 4, 2007
In our interview, the author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series, recalls the books he loved as a kid. "My favorites were probably Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl," he reflects. "I remember James and the Giant Peach -- I loved that scene where the peach rolls over the evil ants!"
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Meet the Writers: Joyce Carol Oates
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Fri, Aug 31, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Museum of Dr. Moses reveals that she still writes all of her work in longhand. "I just didn't want to spend the rest of my life looking at a screen with electronic symbols on it," she explains. "I didn't want to stare at the screen instead of looking out the window."
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Meet the Writers: Terry Brooks
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Tue, Aug 28, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Elves of Cintra explains how he keeps his work fresh for his fans. "I like starting new series," he reflects. "I like the challenge of writing; that's what keeps me going after all these years."
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Meet the Writers: Henry Winkler
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Fri, Aug 24, 2007
In our interview, the author of the Hank Zipzer Series, including the latest Barfing in the Backseat, talks about the long process of overcoming the stigma associated with dyslexia. "It took a long time to chisel through the mantel of being 'stupid,'" he explains.
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Meet the Writers: Stephen L. Carter
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Fri, Aug 17, 2007
In our interview, the author of New England White talks about how he approaches the different genres. "When I write nonfiction, I'm writing to make an argument," he explains. But if I write fiction, I'm writing mainly to entertain -- I want the readers to have fun."
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Meet the Writers: Ridley Pearson
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Tue, Aug 14, 2007
In our interview, the author of Killer Weekend talks about his many literary influences, including the legendary Robert Ludlum -- whose books Pearson devoured when he began his career as a writer. "Those early Ludlums were just so good," he reflects. "I thought, 'You know, on my best day, maybe I could do this."
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Meet the Writers: Eric Jerome Dickey
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Fri, Aug 10, 2007
In our interview, the author of Waking with Enemies talks about the steamy nature of his page-turners. "There's always more to it than just sex," he explains. "There's something else that's going on deeper inside that character."
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Meet the Writers: Alexander McCall Smith
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Tue, Aug 7, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Careful Use of Compliments (the latest in the Isabel Dalhousie series) discusses his writing process, inspirations, and how he comes up with adventures for his sassy sleuth.
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Meet the Writers: Brad Thor
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Fri, Aug 3, 2007
In our interview, the author of The First Commandment explains how his books provide readers with a unique experience. "You get to face this thing that we're all worried about, especially post 9/11," he explains. "I think it's an exciting chance to step into the world of counter-terrorism."
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Meet the Writers: Meg Cabot
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Tue, July 31, 2007
In our interview, the author of Jinx recalls how growing up in a small town might have inspired her career. "I was always at the library, reading anything I could get my hands on," she recalls. "I think growing up bored had a big impact," she laughs.
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Meet the Writers: Steven Raichlen
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Fri, July 27, 2007
In our interview, the author of the Barbecue Bible cookbook series explains that his guides are a "love song to global grilling," and that he was inspired to explore how this cooking technique has been perfected around the world by three simple words: "follow the fire."
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Meet the Writers: Kristin Gore
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Tue, July 24, 2007
In our interview, the author of Sammy's Hill and Sammy's House reveals that she decided to be a writer when she was just seven years old. "As soon as I realized the stories my parents read to me when I was little were written by actual people, I wanted to be a part of that," she explains.
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Meet the Writers: Jackie Collins
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Fri, July 20, 2007
In our interview the author of Drop Dead Beautiful reveals that she began raising eyebrows (and heart rates) with her writing at an early age. "When I was a little kid, I was always writing stories -- making up stories at school, selling them to my school friends -- you know, dirty limericks, stuff like that," she laughs.
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Meet the Writers: Tony Dungy
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Fri, July 13, 2007
In our interview, the author of Quiet Strength talks about how the process of writing his memoir helped him to appreciate his experiences. "I just feel like I've had a blessed life," he reflects.
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Meet the Writers: Marianne Wiggins
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Tue, July 10, 2007
In our interview, the author of Evidence of Things Unseen and The Shadow Catcher recalls how observing the work of her favorite painters inspired her writing. "I thought -- Lord! How can I do that with words? How can I make something 'pop' in that way?"
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Meet the Writers: Michael Beschloss
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Tue, July 3, 2007
In our interview, the author of Presidential Courage explains, "The idea is that presidential courage is a time when a president jeopardizes his popularity, or his presidency, or maybe even his life for something that changes American history for the better."
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Meet the Writers: Michael Ondaatje
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Fri, June 29, 2007
In our interview, the author of Divisadero discusses his writing process. "I think that all books, like film, are made up of scenes," he explains. "Then you have to kind of meld them together in some way that builds the characters as you go along."
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Meet the Writers: Jon Katz
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Tue, June 26, 2007
In our interview, the author of Dog Days recalls how the feedback from his early years helped him to develop as a writer. "I would say that dealing with rejection, along with determination, is probably the most important thing a writer can do," he reflects.
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Meet the Writers: Leslie Bennetts
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Fri, June 22, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Feminine Mistake asserts it's time to realize that combining work and family is possibly the best choice for most women, and that the age-old argument that they can't "have it all" isn't necessarily true. "Economic dependency is an extremely dangerous gamble -- and it's one that many women lose."
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Meet the Writers: Khaled Hosseini
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Tue, June 19, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Kite Runner and his sophomore effort A Thousand Splendid Suns talks about the pressure writers can feel when it comes to writing that next book.
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Meet the Writers: Robert Kurson
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Tue, June 12, 2007
In our interview, Kurson discusses his latest work, Crashing Through, a stunning true story of one man’s heroic odyssey from blindness into sight.
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Meet the Writers: Michael Chabon
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Fri, June 8, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Yiddish Policeman's Handbook says there are three things required for success as a novelist: talent, luck and discipline.
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Meet the Writers: MaryJanice Davidson
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Tue, June 5, 2007
In our interview, the author of Undead and Uneasy discusses the importance of humor in her work. "I can't not write funny," she laughs. "It's a facet of my gross immaturity!"
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Meet the Writers: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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Fri, June 1, 2007
In our interview, Phillips talks about being a defender of her genre. "I don't think that the Romance genre comes under the cloud that it used to, because too many people read it now," she observes. "The only people who really make fun of Romance now are the people who don't read it!"
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Meet the Writers: Mohsin Hamid
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Tue, May 29, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist reflects that "the war on terror is primarily going to be fought inside each of us… what's likely to kill us at the end of the day is much more likely to be an automobile accident or cholesterol -- not a guy with a beard."
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Meet the Writers: A.M. Homes
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Fri, May 25, 2007
In our interview, the author of the memoir The Mistress's Daughter discusses her switch to nonfiction in order to share the very personal story of meeting her birth parents for the first time at age 31.
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Meet the Writers: Michael Connelly
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Tue, May 22, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Overlook (the latest in the Harry Bosch series) talks about how his career as a journalist prepared him to write fiction.
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Meet the Writers: Elizabeth Berg
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Fri, May 18, 2007
A former nurse with a caretaker's eye for the details of needing and being needed, Elizabeth Berg doesn't shy from the "women's writer" association. In our interview, Berg says, "Being a nurse taught me really alot about people. I recommend nursing as a school for writing."
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Meet the Writers: Will Schwalbe
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Tue, May 15, 2007
In our interview, the co-author of Send: The Essential Guide to Email for Office and Home explains that he thinks email is "the best medium that exists for telling people things and confirming things."
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Meet the Writers: Deborah Rodriguez
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Fri, May 11, 2007
In our interview, In our interview, the author of Kabul Beauty School reveals her instant connection to Afghanistan. "As soon as I set my foot on that soil, I knew I was in the right place at the right time."
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Meet the Writers: Chuck Palahniuk
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Fri, May 4, 2007
The author of Rant reflects, "I think if you're going to write books, you should play to maybe the largest advantage that books still have, and that is the intimate, ongoingly consensual nature of their consumption."
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Meet the Writers: Charlaine Harris
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Tue, May 1, 2007
When asked to classify her work in our interview, Charlaine Harris laughingly calls it "a 'kitchen sink'" of elements, "and so much fun to write."
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Meet the Writers: Kim Harrison
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Fri, Apr 27, 2007
Kim Harrison is well known for her bestselling urban fantasy series starring sexy bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. In our interview, Harrison talks about the important role music plays when setting the mood for her writing.
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Meet the Writers: Harlan Coben
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Fri, Apr 20, 2007
In our interview, the author of The Woods explains "What's key about the form of crime fiction is, I have to tell a story. It compels you to keep the pages moving. I don't get lost in the beauty of my own words, or the bliss of my own genius. I always stay on track to make you turn the pages."
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Meet the Writers: Brian Selznick
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Tue, Apr 17, 2007
The author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret reveals how his early experience selling books and decorating windows at Eeyore's Books for Children was the perfect training ground for learning how to create books that truly capture a kid's imagination.
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Meet the Writers: Michael Palmer
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Fri, Apr 13, 2007
The author of The Fifth Vial talks about what he thinks draws readers to his brand of fiction. "[My] readers like to feel that they're inside of a world that they don't ordinarily have exposure to."
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Meet the Writers: Elaine Pagels
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Tue, Apr 10, 2007
The author of The Gospel of Judas and Reading Judas talks about her path toward the understanding of religion, and her professional and personal reasons for following it.
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Meet the Writers: Tracy Chevalier
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Fri, Apr 6, 2007
The author of Girl with a Pearl Earring and Burning Bright talks about why she selects a special notebook to hold her ideas for each new novel.
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Meet the Writers: Kurt Anderson
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Fri, Mar 30, 2007
The former editor of Spy magazine and author of Heyday talks about why he now enjoys writing novels over journalism, as well as his obsession with the year 1848.
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Meet the Writers: Jonathan Lethem
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Tue, Mar 27, 2007
The author of Motherless Brooklyn and the new You Don't Love Me Yet talks about how his background in visual arts shapes his writing, and why he doesn't worry about running out of ideas.
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Meet the Writers: Sophie Kinsella
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Fri, Mar 23, 2007
Creator of the witty Shopaholic series, Sophie Kinsella talks about her previous occupation as financial writer, and how she decided to become a novelist.
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Meet the Writers: Anne Lamott
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Tue, Mar 20, 2007
The author of Blue Shoe and the new Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith talks about "coming out" with her religious beliefs, as well as the differences between writing fiction and nonfiction.
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Meet the Writers: Lisa Scottoline
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Fri, Mar 16, 2007
Every bit as sassy and sharp as the lawyers in the all-female firm she writes about in her witty legal thrillers, Lisa Scottoline is as knowledgeable about her readers as she is about the law.
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Meet the Writers: Ishmael Beah
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Thu, Mar 8, 2007
Sierra Leone native Ishmael Beah discusses his moving new book, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, and how both Shakespeare and the Sugar Hill Gang helped him learn English.
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Meet the Writers: Kris Radish
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Tue, Mar 6, 2007
An author with an activist's eye for issues and a novelist's talent for storytelling, Radish discusses why she thinks that having a sense of humor is "the key to salvation."
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Meet the Writers: Terry McAuliffe
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Fri, Mar 2, 2007
The ex-Democratic National Committee chair and author of the new memoir, What a Party!, talks about what makes a good fundraiser, and why he loves hearing the word "no."
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Meet the Writers: Mark Kriegel
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Tue, Feb 27, 2007
New York Daily News columnist Mark Kriegel talks about the myth of the late NBA star Pete Maravich, the subject of his new book, Pistol.
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Meet the Writers: Chris Bohjalian
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Thu, Feb 22, 2007
Author of the current bestseller The Double Bind, Chris Bohjalian talks about his editing process and why he'll never write a sequel to one of his books.
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Meet the Writers: Martin Amis
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Tue, Feb 20, 2007
The author of Yellow Dog and the new House of Meetings talks about dealing with bad reviews, and the wisdom that comes with age.
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Meet the Writers: Neal Pollack
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Fri, Feb 16, 2007
Pop culture critic and satirist Neal Pollack talks about fatherhood on the fringes, the subject of his new book, Alternadad.
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Meet the Writers: Pauline Chen
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Mon, Feb 12, 2007
Transplant surgeon Pauline Chen discusses the difficulty of talking about death -- the subject of her new book, Final Exam.
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Meet the Writers: James McManus
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Fri, Feb 9, 2007
The author of Positively Fifth Street and Physical talks about playing poker, the American health care system, and what's up next.
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Meet the Writers: Vikram Chandra
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Tue, Feb 6, 2007
The author of the hyped thriller Sacred Games discusses the hold Bombay has on him, but also explains why he chose to come to America to pursue writing.
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Meet the Writers: Ann Brashares
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Thu, Feb 1, 2007
Author of the popular Traveling Pants books, Ann Brashares talks about the difficult decision of ending the series with Forever in Blue.
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Meet the Writers: Myla Goldberg
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Tue, Jan 30, 2007
The author of acclaimed bestseller Bee Season talks about her new book, Wickett's Remedy, and why she likes voicing her own audiobooks.
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Meet the Writers: Thomas Ricks
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Fri, Jan 26, 2007
Washington Post senior Pentagon correspondent Thomas Ricks talks about Fiasco, his bestseller about the war in Iraq, and the reaction it has received since its publication
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Meet the Writers: Malika Oufkir
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Tue, Jan 23, 2007
The author of the Oprah's Book Club bestseller Stolen Lives talks about her new book, Freedom: The Story of My Second Life.
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Meet the Writers: R. A. Salvatore
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Fri, Jan 19, 2007
Popular fantasy author R.A. Salvatore talks about how today's internet culture has changed the way he writes, and being the known as the man who killed Chewbacca in the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series.
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Meet the Writers: Hampton Sides
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Tue, Jan 16, 2007
Journalist and historian Hampton Sides talks about one of the Wild West's most iconic figures, Kit Carson -- the subject of his new book, Blood and Thunder.
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Meet the Writers: Ed Viesturs
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Fri, Jan 12, 2007
Ed Viesturs discusses his decision to climb the 14 highest peaks in the world -- and how getting to the top was only part of the equation.
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Meet the Writers: Frank Warren
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Tue, Jan 9, 2007
"The most trusted stranger in America" discusses his experience with having thousands of people anonymously sharing secrets with him -- the subject of his books PostSecret and My Secret.
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Meet the Writers: Vince Flynn
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Fri, Jan 5, 2007
The author of the bestselling political thrillers Memorial Day and Act of Treason talks about how he became a writer and how he deals with bad reviews.
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Meet the Writers: Samantha Power
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Tue, Jan 2, 2007
Samantha Power talks about her path to becoming a Balkan war correspondent and human rights activist.
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Meet the Writers: Tavis Smiley
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Fri, Dec 29, 2006
The driving force behind the ambitious, bestselling manifesto The Covenant for Black America talks about his new book, What I Know for Sure.
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Meet the Writers: Daniel Mendelsohn
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Tue, Dec 26, 2006
Daniel Mendelsohn talks about The Lost, his acclaimed account of finding out what happened to six of his relatives during the Holocaust.
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Meet the Writers: Terry Pratchett
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Fri, Dec 22, 2006
Beloved British author Terry Pratchett talks about his former career as a nuclear power station's press officer and his collaboration with Neil Gaiman on Good Omens.
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Meet the Writers: Richard Ford
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Tue, Dec 19, 2006
Richard Ford talks about returning to his Everyman character, Frank Bascombe, for a third time in the acclaimed novel The Lay of the Land.
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Meet the Writers: Mireille Guiliano
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Fri, Dec 15, 2006
The author of French Women Don't Get Fat discusses her new book, French Women for All Seasons, and tells why we should savor food slowly.
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Meet the Writers: Jeff Shaara
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Tue, Dec 12, 2006
Shaara, who has written bestselling historical novels covering the American Revolution through World War I, talks about telling a good story while getting the facts straight.
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Meet the Writers: Ken Jennings
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Fri, Dec 8, 2006
The record-breaking Jeopardy! winner talks about his book, Brainiac, and the difference between good trivia and bad trivia.
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Meet the Writers: Robert Harris
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Tue, Dec 5, 2006
Historical fiction author Robert Harris talks about taking liberties with facts and quotes, and recalls his childhood as a printer's son.
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Meet the Writers: Katherine Lanpher
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Fri, Dec 1, 2006
Radio personality Katherine Lanpher discusses Leap Days, her new memoir about moving from Minnesota to New York at age 44 to work for the Air America network.
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Meet the Writers: Erik Larson
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Tue, Nov 28, 2006
The author of the nonfiction bestsellers Devil in the White City and Thunderstruck talks about the arduous, voluminous task of researching his historical subjects.
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Meet the Writers: Danny Meyer
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Wed, Nov 22, 2006
Owner of famed New York eateries Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafďż˝, Danny Meyer talks about his new memoir, Setting the Table, and explains why hospitality is the key to the restaurant business.
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Meet the Writers: James E. McGreevey
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Tue, Nov 21, 2006
The former New Jersey governor discusses The Confession, his memoir about becoming openly gay while still in office.
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Meet the Writers: Eric Schlosser
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Fri, Nov 17, 2006
The investigative journalist discusses the impact the fast food industry has had on our country -- the subject of his bestseller Fast Food Nation and his new book aimed at preteens and adolescents, Chew on This.
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Meet the Writers: Carl Hiaasen
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Tue, Nov 14, 2006
Master satirist Carl Hiaasen discusses the importance of being angry when writing humor, and his friendship with the late Warren Zevon.
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Meet the Writers: Mark Winegardner
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Fri, Nov 10, 2006
Mark Winegardner talks about the pressures of continuing Mario Puzo's Godfather series, and his approach to carrying on its legacy.
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Meet the Writers: Elizabeth Berg
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Tue, Nov 7, 2006
A former nurse, Berg talks about how the profession is a great school for writing, as well as the pleasure of doing public readings.
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Meet the Writers: Janet Fitch
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Fri, Nov 3, 2006
The author of White Oleander tells how a rejection letter inspired her most acclaimed work, plus discussion of her new novel, Paint It Black.
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Meet the Writers: Terry Brooks
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Tue, Oct 31, 2006
The massively popular fantasy author talks about how the genre has changed in the last 30 years, and about beginning a new series with Armageddon's Children.
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Meet the Writers: Diane Setterfield
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Fri, Oct 27, 2006
Before writing the bestseller The Thirteenth Tale, Diane Setterfield was an academic, specializing in French literature and logging time as a translator. She discusses the impact of this career path on her writing.
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Meet the Writers: Kevin Clash
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Tue, Oct 24, 2006
The man who gives life to Elmo, Kevin Clash talks about his new memoir, My Life as a Furry Red Monster. Elmo chimes in too.
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Meet the Writers: Jane Hamilton
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Fri, Oct 20, 2006
The author of When Madeline Was Young and A Map of the World talks about being a third-generation writer and life in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Meet the Writers: Chuck Klosterman
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Tue, Oct 17, 2006
Pop culture aficionado Chuck Klosterman discusses growing up in Fargo, North Dakota and his approach to interviews.
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Meet the Writers: Paula Deen
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Fri, Oct 13, 2006
The gregarious Food Network personality talks about how a rainy day changed her life, as well as her acting debut in Cameron Crowe's film Elizabethtown.
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Meet the Writers: Sue Monk Kidd
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Tue, Oct 10, 2006
Sue Monk Kidd discusses turning The Secret Life of Bees from a short story into a novel and reveals that she has no plans for writing a sequel.
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Meet the Writers: Joyce Carol Oates
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Fri, Oct 6, 2006
Joyce Carol Oates talks about being taught in a one-room schoolhouse, and the difficulty of writing first drafts.
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Meet the Writers: Brad Meltzer
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Tue, Oct 3, 2006
Brad Meltzer discusses how meeting former presidents Bush and Clinton informed his latest bestseller, The Book of Fate.
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Meet the Writers: Steve Berry
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Fri, Sep 22, 2006
Author of the bestselling international thrillers The Amber Room and The Templar Legacy, Steve Berry reveals the secrets to his success -- like keeping his day job.
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Meet the Writers: Joan Didion
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Tue, Sep 19, 2006
Acclaimed author Joan Didion discusses the differences between writing novels and essays, as well as her forays into screenwriting.
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Meet the Writers: Daniel Silva
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Fri, Sep 15, 2006
Daniel Silva discusses the blurring of fact and fiction in his bestselling political thrillers The Kill Artist and The Messenger.
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Meet the Writers: Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Tue, Sep 12, 2006
Bestselling fantasy author Sherrilyn Kenyon talks about the origins of her Dark-Hunter series and her historical romance alter ego, Kinley MacGregor.
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Meet the Writers: John Grogan
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Fri, Sep 8, 2006
John Grogan talks about the importance of journal writing in the creation of Marley & Me, the bestseller about his lovable, troublesome dog.
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Meet the Writers: Jennifer Weiner
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Tue, Sep 5, 2006
Novelist Jennifer Weiner explains why, despite having bestsellers like Good in Bed and Little Earthquakes, she works a daily shift at a coffee shop.
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Meet the Writers: Julia Glass
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Tue, Aug 29, 2006
Artist-turned-author Julia Glass tells how her training in painting colored her novels Three Junes and The Whole World Over.
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Meet the Writers: Michael Connelly
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Fri, Aug 25, 2006
Former crime reporter and current bestselling author Michael Connelly reveals how sometimes the truth is too strange for fiction.
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Meet the Writers: Jacqueline Winspear
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Tue, Aug 22, 2006
Mystery writer Jacqueline Winspear reveals how the creation of winsome sleuth Maisie Dobbs was her "moment of artistic grace."
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Meet the Writers: Augusten Burroughs
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Fri, Aug 18, 2006
As documented in his bestselling memoir, Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs grew up in a highly dysfunctional family. But he tells us why he prefers to write when he's happy.
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Meet the Writers: Lisa See
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Tue, Aug 15, 2006
Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, talks about growing up in Los Angeles' Chinatown and describes her circuitous route to becoming a writer.
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Meet the Writers: Anthony Bourdain
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Fri, Aug 11, 2006
Hear renegade celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain discuss the many flavors of his writing - from Kitchen Confidential to his latest collection of essays, The Nasty Bits.
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Meet the Writers: Matthew Pearl
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Tue, Aug 8, 2006
Author of the bestselling Dante Club, Matthew Pearl talks about the pressures of writing the follow-up, The Poe Shadow, and why he thinks historical fiction is such a hot genre.
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Meet the Writers: Nathaniel Philbrick
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Mon, Aug 7, 2006
Bestselling author and maritime expert Nathaniel Philbrick reveals why he took on one of the most famous vessels in American history for his latest work of narrative nonfiction, Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War.
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Meet the Writers: Laurell K. Hamilton
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Mon, Aug 7, 2006
Fantasy author Laurell K. Hamilton reveals her unique approach to writing characters, and how they guide the plots of such bestellers as Death of a Darklord and Danse Macabre.
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Meet the Writers: Emily Giffin
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Mon, Aug 7, 2006
Emily Giffin, author of bestsellers Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and Baby Proof, discusses journal writing, her previous career as a lawyer, and the impact of becoming a parent on her writing.
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Meet the Writers: Giada De Laurentiis
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Tue, Apr 3, 2007
Food Network personality and cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis talks about why she feels her recipes resonate with so many.
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Meet the Writers: David Shannon
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Mon, Jun 26, 2006
Children's book author David Shannon talks about his writing/illustrating process, and how it feels to be regarded as a "rock star" among his young fans for books like Good Boy, Fergus!
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Meet the Writers: Anne Rice
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Mon, Jun 19, 2006
Best known for her bestselling Vampire Chronicles series, Anne Rice has switched gears to focus on the story of the life of Christ. Hear Rice reveal what inspired this dramatic divergence.
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