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A weekly podcast hosted by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie Stone on the art and business of writing.

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Estelle Erasmus is a 2025 TEDx Speaker and an award-winning writing professor at New York University. An award-winning journalist, she has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Slate, Next Avenue/PBS, HuffPost, Business Insider, Marie ... more

Jayne Anne Phillips has been on the podcast at least three times. First in 2000, with her novel MotherKind. Again in 2014 with Quiet Dell, and the last time in 2023 with Night Watch, before it was announced as the Pulitzer Prize winner. Raymond Carve... more

T. Coraghessan Boyle is the author of thirty books of fiction, including The Tortilla Curtain, Talk to Me, I Walk Between the Raindrops, and most recently, No Way Home. He received a Ph.D. degree in Nineteenth Century British Literature from the Univ... more

Louise Erdrich in one of those relatively rare authors who has won both a National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize. She’s authored 19 novels as well as story collections, poetry collections, children’s books and nonfiction. Her first novel, Love Medi... more

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Jayne Anne Phillips
Author of Small Town Girls, memoirist and writer
Author, Small Town Girls
Episode: Jayne Anne Phillips, author of SMALL TOWN GIRLS
T. Coraghessan Boyle
Author of No Way Home
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Episode: T.C. Boyle, author of NO WAY HOME
Louise Erdrich
Award-winning author of novels, short fiction, and poetry
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Episode: Louise Erdrich, author of PYTHON’S KISS
Dylan Landis
Author of List of All Possible Desires: A Novel in Stories; author of Rainey Royal and Normal People Don't Live Like This
Episode: Dylan Landis, author of LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE DESIRES: A Novel in Stories
Anne Enright
Author of Attention: Writing On Life, Art, and The World
Author, University of Dublin
Episode: Anne Enright, author of ATTENTION: WRITING ON LIFE, ART, AND THE WORLD
Allegra Goodman
Author of This Is Not About Us
Episode: Allegra Goodman, author of THIS IS NOT ABOUT US
Kate Schatz
New York Times bestselling author; author of Where the Girls Were
Dial Press
Episode: Kate Schatz, author of WHERE THE GIRLS WERE
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Author of The Nest and Good Company
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Episode: Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, author of LAKE EFFECT
Jordy Rosenberg
Author of Night Night Fawn
One World (publisher)
Episode: Jordy Rosenberg, author of NIGHT NIGHT FAWN

Hosts

Marrie Stone
Host of the program, shares insights on the writing craft and engages with authors.
Barbara DeMarco-Barrett
Co-host of the program, provides valuable insights into the writing process and speaks with various authors.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Invaluable

    This podcast is a gift to writers and readers. As I count myself among both groups, it’s a must-listen for me each week. Thanks to the hosts for bringing us within reach of so many exceptional authors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loveleigh79
    United States5 months ago
  • Nuggets to Revelations

    I decided to learn to write fiction as a New Year’s resolution in 2020, and this is one of the first and most useful podcasts I found. I don’t think I’ve missed a single episode in six years. Barbara and Marrie‘s interview styles are different. Still, they’re both very smart, good questioners and adept at getting at least wonderful nuggets and sometimes flat out revelations out of their guests. Don’t miss this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KFG Bruce
    United States5 months ago
  • Essential, Enjoyable Listening

    For readers and writers who love to hear people talk about the craft and the business of books. Barbara and Marrie are highly skilled interviewers that make it seem as easy as two people having a conversation that you’re overhearing from a table nearby. Great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiemJeak
    United States8 months ago
  • An Essential for Writers

    I have tuned in to this show for 20 years and have loved every episode. Barbara and Marrie are excellent at their craft, and offer priceless insights and writing wisdom via their superb guest interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYC Belle
    United Statesa year ago
  • First rate.

    Terrific podcast for anybody who is interested in the craft writing outstanding

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the thoughtful bro
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep dives into writing craft and personal stories from authors.
Hosts are recognized for their skilled interviewing, creating a conversational atmosphere that appeals to writers and readers alike.
The program is often noted as essential listening for those involved in literature and writing, suggesting a strong following within the literary community.
Many express gratitude for the practical advice and creative inspiration they find in conversations with published authors.
Overall, the show is regarded as engaging and enlightening, making it a recommended resource for anyone interested in the art of writing.

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Talking Points

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T.C. Boyle, author of NO WAY HOME
Q: What role does environment play in No Way Home?
Environment is the core theme across his work, here tied to the Nevada setting near the Hoover Dam, with the landscape shaping character behavior and the story's ethical concerns.
T.C. Boyle, author of NO WAY HOME
Q: How do you decide whether an idea becomes a short story or a novel?
Boyle describes an intuitive, evolving process: he follows the first line, lets the idea stew, and allows the form to reveal itself through writing, sometimes shifting from story to novel as the characters demand.
Dylan Landis, author of LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE DESIRES: A Novel in Stories
Q: Is Rainey coming back? Is she going to show up in Book Four?
They all are—Rainey, Tina, and Leigh—popping back in as part of the ongoing universe the author has created for these interconnected stories.
Dylan Landis, author of LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE DESIRES: A Novel in Stories
Q: So with the first book, just kind of tracking back, did she come first or did the situation come first? Did the story setting and you had to plug someone in there, did she appear and you said, what's up with you?
Leah came first, and then Rainey was developed by writing from her point of view after exploring the other girl's perspective, which helped balance the book and deepen the umbrella narrative.
Louise Erdrich, author of PYTHON’S KISS
Q: Can you talk about the research process for these stories and how long you work on them before they see completion?
I research extensively, enjoy collecting and revisiting notebooks, and often let pieces sit for long periods before they finally come together; sometimes a story sits for years before fitting into the collection.

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1. Jayne Anne Phillips
2. T. Coraghessan Boyle
3. Louise Erdrich
4. Dylan Landis
5. Anne Enright
6. Allegra Goodman
7. Kate Schatz
8. Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

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