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Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran: Queer Academia and Gothic Horror

Avery Curran, author of Spoiled Milk, joined the podcast to discuss 19th century spiritualism, researching 1920s slang, and how she approaches writing academia vs fiction.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385551595
 
Links!
Avery Curran on the Internet: https://averycurran.co.uk/
Avery Curran on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averyelisabethcurran/
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The Fountain by Casey Scieszka: The Ever-Evolving Journey to Writing a Book

Casey Scieszka, author of The Fountain, joined the podcast to discuss Tuck Everlasting, her late, dear friend who helped hold her accountable while writing this novel, and finding a new agent as she transitioned from nonfiction to fiction.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063393400
 
Links!
Casey Scieszka on the Internet: https://www.caseyscieszka.com/
Casey Scieszka on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprucetoninn
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Debuti-Vault: Brandon Taylor Discusses Real Life (2020)

We open the vault and are re-airing our February 2020 episode with Brandon Taylor discussing his debut novel, Real Life.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525538899
 
Links!
Brandon Taylor on the Internet: https://brandonlgtaylor.com/
Brandon Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonlgtaylor
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Bloodfire, Baby by Eirinie Carson - Seeking People to People Vibes

Eirinie Carson, author of Bloodfire, Baby, joined the podcast to discuss finding her late best friend in everything she writes, finding a career without an MFA, and how publicity for her memoir and novel are different (and the same).
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798217044825
 
Links!
Eirinie Carson on the Internet: https://www.eiriniecarson.com/
Eirinie Carson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eirinieeee
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She Made Herself a Monster by Anna Kovatcheva - Surprising Yourself With Every Draft

Anna Kovatcheva, author of She Made Herself a Monster, joined the podcast to discuss being a lazy writer, growing up as a vampire girly, and wanting to surprise herself with every draft
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063436374
 
Links!
Anna Kovatcheva on the Internet: https://www.kovatcheva.com
Anna Kovatcheva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozyvampirebat
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Salvation by C. William Langsfeld - Dispatches from the Western Slope

C. William Langsfeld, author of Salvation, joined the podcast to discuss growing up on the Western Slope of Colorado, his non-traditional (and unagented) path to publishing, and the themes he finds in his writing.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781640097230
 
Links!
C. William Langsfeld on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.williamlangsfeld
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Escape! by Stephen Fishbach - Behind-the-Scenes of the Great American Reality TV Novel

Stephen Fishbach, author of Escape!, joined the podcast to discuss his writing journey, give some Survivor behind-the-scenes intel, and explain how he wrote what Debutiful considers the Great American Reality TV Novel we've all been waiting for.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9798217048151
 
Links!
Stephen Fishbach on the Internet: https://stephenfishbach.com/
Stephen Fishbach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenfishbach
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Take It From Me by Alia Hanna Habib: Let's Talk About Nonfiction Careers

Alia Hanna Habib, author of Take It From Me, joined the podcast to discuss celebrating amazing news, finding good voices, how to talk about nonfiction, and why being genuine matters.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593700877
 
Links!
Alia Hanna Habib's Newsletter: https://aliahabib.substack.com/
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Scavengers by Kathleen Boland: How the American West Inspires Her Writing

Kathleen Boland, author of Scavengers, joined the podcast to discuss her days as a teenage jock, how the American West inspired her writing, and how relaxation comes in many forms.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593834480
 
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Katheen Boland on the Internet: https://www.kathleenboland.com/
Kathleen Boland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpboland
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Buckeye by Patrick Ryan: What Makes A Story Worth It

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Patrick Ryan, author of Buckeye, joined the podcast to discuss his storied career, what makes short stories stand out, and how he approaches writing and finishing a book.
You can purchase a copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593595039
 
Links!
Patrick Ryan on the Internet: https://patrickryanbooks.com/
Patrick Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickryannyc
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