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Episode 93 Teaser: Jill G. Hall
For author Jill G. Hall, the nudge to write a new novel—even after vowing to never write a second one—came from a question that surfaced the memory of a strange story ...
Episode 92: Kristen Arnett
Author and librarian Kristen Arnett knows what it's like to do research for a book, including the pitfalls and results of doing too much research. Fortunately, she als...
Episode 92 Teaser: Kristen Arnett
For author and librarian Kristen Arnett, sometimes the story is more what you don't know but are willing to learn. Please enjoy this teaser with Kristen ahead of next ...
Episode 91: JD Clapp
Author, professor, and social scientist JD Clapp has written and published many scientific articles. None of them, however, have provided the creative outlet needed th...
Episode 91 Teaser: JD Clapp
For author, researcher, and professor JD Clapp, having both an analytical and creative mind has its advantages. Please enjoy this brief teaser with JD ahead of next we...
Episode 90: Dean Nelson
Dean Nelson, an author, professor at Point Loma Nazarene University, and host of the Writer's Symposium by the Sea, always had a gift for writing. Still, that didn't s...
Episode 90 Teaser: Dean Nelson
If there's anyone who knows how difficult it can be sometimes to interview authors, it's Dean Nelson, creator and host of the Writer's Symposium by the Sea, now in its...
Episode 89: Anthony Green Jr.
Poet and musician Anthony Green Jr. grew up around music and books, thanks to his parents. These days he tries to honor them and his own family with being the best ver...
Episode 89 Teaser: Anthony Green Jr.
For poet and musician Anthony Green Jr., watching his son just be a kid and use his imagination was a reminder and motivator to do the same for himself. Please enjoy t...
Episode 88: Thomas Wing
Author Thomas Wing's path to writing was often hidden from others, and by choice. But after decades in the Navy and filling his brain with naval boats and warfare, his...
Episode 88 Teaser: Thomas Wing
For author Thomas Wing, access to his parents' library consisting of over 5000 books on every topic imaginable was a boon to not just his reading interests but also hi...
Episode 87: Anthony Adams
For much of his life, author and musician Anthony Adams knew the creative world was where he always wanted to be. After decades in music, he has co-authored his debut ...
Episode 87 Teaser: Anthony Adams
For author, musician, and playwright Anthony Adams, the liberation of writing a novel made writing even more enjoyable. Please enjoy this brief teaser of next week's f...
Episode 86: Christina Adams
It doesn't take a harrowing life to be able to tell a story. But for author, musician, and creative mind Christina Adams, it was a story she couldn't pass up writing. ...
Episode 86 Teaser: Christina Adams
Proof that two brains working together can sometimes write better than one working on its own. Enjoy this brief teaser with Christina Adams, one-half of the power coup...
Episode 85: Puja Shah
For author and philanthropist Puja Shah, writing has a way of teaching her things about herself she didn't know before. Listen in as Puja discusses how she found story...
Episode 85 Teaser: Puja Shah
Just more proof that if you put your writing out there, your audience will find you, even if it's not the audience you expected. Please enjoy this teaser with author P...
Episode 84: Alisha Richard
When it comes to writing, author and poet Alisha Richard has definitely found her groove in performance. In this episode of The Written Scene, Alisha discusses why it'...
Episode 84 Teaser: Alisha Richard
For author and performer Alisha Richard, saying yes more often than not can be a big factor in learning new things about yourself. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of ne...
Episode 83: Margaret Dilloway
For author and editor Margaret Dilloway, some of the best stories involve healing and finding place in this big ol' universe. Hard to disagree with that. In this episo...
Episode 83 Teaser: Margaret Dilloway
YA author Margaret Dilloway also has work as an editor but sometimes she can't, and probably shouldn't, take public credit for the work she did. Please enjoy this teas...
Episode 82: Tricia Hedman
Tricia Hedman, publicist and owner of Ollie Media, has no plans to write her own novel. But with decades of industry experience behind her, she's pretty adept at helpi...
Episode 82 Teaser: Tricia Hedman
The origin story of a villain? Dark. The origin story of a publicist? Kinda sweet and inspiring. Please enjoy this teaser with Tricia Hedman, publicist and owner of Ol...
Episode 81: Deborah Rudell
For author Deborah Rudell, nature and its impact on her as a person and writer is immense, whether it was living off-grid or riding out gales on a boat getting battere...
Episode 81 Teaser: Deborah Rudell
For author and sailor Deborah Rudell, much of her life has mirrored lessons learned early on as a child. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of ...
Episode 80: Grant Oliphant
Grant Oliphant, author and CEO of the Conrad Prebys Foundation, has both proof and hands-on experience with how the arts and literature can positively transform a city...
Episode 80 Teaser: Grant Oliphant
We all have advice we'd give our younger selves if we could. For Grant Oliphant, author and CEO of the Conrad Prebys Foundation, it might be the wisest two pieces of a...
Episode 79: Tammy Greenwood
Growing up, author and teacher Tammy Greenwood was not only around a lot of books, she had a great school librarian and a teacher who believed in her writing skills. I...
Episode 79 Teaser: Tammy Greenwood
With over two decades of experience in the publishing industry, author and editor Tammy Greenwood knows how important a book pitch can be. But she'll never forget the ...
Episode 78: Megan Haskell
Megan Haskell, an author, publisher, and wizard-like user of both sides of her brain, chose numbers as a career over letters before realizing her mistake and correctin...
