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PODCAST EPISODES
Chloe Gong and Tashie Bhuiyan
"What if They Didn't Mean it Like That?"
In this wonderfully exuberant conversation, these ex-roommates extol the benefits of including suggestions from friends into their books, examine Chloe’s “sighing problem” whenever she writes, and re-visit the origin story of Harry Styles following Tashie on social media.

Jill Bialosky and Lynn Steger Strong
"I Write to Embarrass My Ancestors."
Lynn and Jill examine Jill's latest novel, The Deceptions, to take a deep dive into a variety of issues, such as personal power, shame, and the complicated ways patriarchal systems affect feminine sensibilities within the creative process, and inform their receptions in the world.

Rebecca Makkai and Aleksandar Hemon
"Around the World in 84 Books"
In addition to sneak peaks of their books arriving in early 2023, Rebecca and Aleksandar discuss her new literary initiative Around the World in 84 Books, wherein she will read a single book from 84 different countries beginning in September 2022.

Zakiya Dalila Harris and Kellye Garrett
"Write the Story You Want To Write"
Speaking for the first time, Zakiya and Kellye share with each other the role TV writing has played in their book authorship, the courage it takes to write unapologetically about their experience, and how to make the current "golden age” of BIPOC mystery writing more than a trend.

Keah Brown and Ryan O'Connell
"I Am My Wildest Dream"
In their first ever conversation with each other, multi-hyphenate authors, Keah and Ryan, get real about the benefits of their Virgo-driven ambition, the constant struggle to push back against the limitations placed on them as disabled artists, and the importance of savoring their success.

Jean Hanff Korelitz and Emma Straub
"I Did It All In My Pajamas"
Manhattan natives, Jean and Emma, share their love of all things New York (especially the Museum of Natural History), the pleasure of incorporating childhood nostalgia into their novels and how opening a bookstore may be harder than writing.

Tracy Wolff and Brigid Kemmerer
"If a Monster with Claws
Attacked a Man in Armor..."
Both Tracy and Brigid are mothers of three boys and they will discuss the challenges of writing books and motherhood, staying true to your process, and going all in on your dreams. And if you need to know what color dragon blood is - tune in!

Esmé Weijun Wang and Brandon Taylor
"Take the Big Swing"
In a heart-warming reunion, these two friends, Esmé and Brandon, detail how their shared passion for film photography helps their writing, why they miss the early days of Twitter and what surprises are in store for their editor as they work on their latest novels. Prepare to be surprised, as well.

ABOUT US
Always Authors is the new podcast featuring candid conversations between two authors.
A diverse array of authors, representing the broadest spectrum of literary genres, takes listeners behind the keyboard and into their world. They cover their work, lives, inspirations and favorite books. As there are never hosts or academic interviewers, everything is on the table.
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FOLLOW ALONG
Ashley Griffin and Stephen Schwartz
"The Magical Work of the Unconscious "
A must listen for aspiring writers of any genre, Ashley and Stephen explore the commonalities of multiple artistic vocabularies, including adapting novels to theater, pairing technique with the magical work of the unconscious, and finding confidence as the youngest creative person in the room.
Mia P. Manansala & Lyn Liao Butler
"I'm Writing A Book, I Swear!"
Mia and Lyn’s discussion offers a frank look into the world of debut writers, where they learn to ward off impostor syndrome, practice self-care to improve their craft, plot new ways to embed their passion for traditional Asian food into their books…and mostly avoid writing steamy sex scenes in their novels.

Kelly Sue DeConnick & Adrienne Mayor
"A Pedestal is a Different Kind of Box"
Though a generation apart, these two accomplished women begin their discussion with a mutual-admiration love-fest, and then dive into a spirited dialogue that includes super heroes, the myth of a female utopia, grieving like the Greeks and the consequences of having sex at Aphrodite's shrine.

Jeffery Deaver & John Gilstrap
"Are You a Plotter or a Pantser?"
These good friends share their perspectives on genre writing: the difference between mysteries and thrillers, the elements of the perfect thriller, and who outlines stories before writing (plotters) and who writes by the seat of their pants (pantsers).
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