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Alexander Chee, How to Write an Autobiographical Novel. Miami Book Fair Nov 27, 2018

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Acclaimed novelist and essayist Alexander Chee joined me at the Miami Book Fair to talk about his work, and his latest collection, How to Write an Autobiographical Novel.

Danielle Lazarin, BackTalk Sep 15, 2018

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Danielle Lazarin talks about her short story collection, Backtalk. We discuss how she got her agent, what she likes about Twitter, and why she's glad she didn't rush into publishing.

Victoria Patterson, The Little Brother Jun 10, 2016

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Victoria Patterson's latest novel, THE LITTLE BROTHER, investigates a rape case -- based on California's Haidl case -- that looks at class, privilege, wealth, and how they affect our justice system as well as the rape culture that underlies it all. In light of the recent Stanford rape case, this discussion is extremely timely.

Cuban Doctors Mar 25, 2016

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From WHYY's The Pulse. Many Cuban doctors come to the US for a better life, but not all of them can use their medical skills once they get here.

Julie Barer, Literary Agent Jan 07, 2016

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In this third installment in our series of conversations with book professionals who are not authors, we talk with literary agent Julie Barer of The Book Group.

Eileen Myles, I Must Be Living Twice Oct 08, 2015

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Recorded live at BookCulture in Manhattan, Eileen Myles discusses her new volume of collected poems, I Must Be Living Twice, and her re-released novel, Chelsea Girls.

Lauren Cerand, Literary Publicist Sep 03, 2015

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In this second installment in our series of conversations with book professionals who are not authors, we talk with literary publicist Lauren Cerand.

Bethanne Patrick, Book Reviewer and Critic Jul 24, 2015

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In this first installment in a series of conversations with book professionals who are not authors, we talk to Bethanne Patrick, a critic and book reviewer. She has a long and rich track record in many areas of the book world.

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