Michelle Quach
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In the 68th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Michelle Quach about graphic design, unlikable female characters, and creating a love interest who does more than just the assigned reading.
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Emma Kress
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In the 67th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Emma Kress about writing girls in sports, taking risks, and social media as an author.
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Margot Wood
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In the 66th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Margot Wood about Emma retellings, marketing a book as “queer,” and finding community in book lovers.
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Azadeh Westergaard
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In the 65th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Azadeh Westergaard about illustration, the joys of research, and Nikola Tesla.
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Cassie Gustafson
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In the 64th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Cassie Gustafson about writing about sexual assault responsibly, loving dark stories, and Tana French.
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Kristy Everington
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In the 63rd episode of Truer Words, we speak with Kristy Everington about Australian authors, why Americans call everything “cute,” and Ethan Hawke.
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Camryn Garrett
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In the 62nd episode of Truer Words, we speak with Camryn Garrett about journalism, film, writing for teens as a teen (and young adult), and DIRTY DANCING.
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Evan Griffith
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In the 54th episode of Truer Words, we speak with Evan Griffith about writing stories about animals, the magic of Mary Quattlebaum, and the beauty of The Crown on Netflix.
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Laurie Morrison
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In the 61st episode of Truer Words, we speak with Laurie Morrison about writing upper middle grade, carving up old manuscripts for parts, and Judy Blume.
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A.S. King
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In the 60th episode of Truer Words, we speak with A. S. King about writing EMOTIONS, respecting teens, and astrology.
info_outlineLauren is the author of six YA novels, including the upcoming IT’S KIND OF A CHEESY LOVE STORY. Lauren can be found on Twitter @laurenemorrill and Instagram @laurenmorrill. Her website is laurenmorrill.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Glasstown Entertainment Under Fire from Former Employees, Authors
How Joss Whedon’s Feminist Legacy Unraveled
‘Justice League’ Actor Ray Fisher: Joss Whedon Was “Abusive, Unprofessional”
Joss Whedon is a “Hypocrite Preaching Feminist Ideals” Ex-Wife Kai Cole Says
Joss Whedon Exits HBO Series ‘The Nevers’
Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Charisma Carpenter Speaks Out About Joss Whedon
Charisma Carpenter accuses Joss Whedon of emotional abuse on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
How Joss Whedon Fans Are Reckoning with Charisma Carpenter’s Allegations
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella aka Brandy Cinderella
The Oral History of Brandy’s Cinderella
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella with Lesley Ann Warren
Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein
Beach Read by Emily Henry
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Huffington Post: I Don’t Know How to Explain to You That You Should Care About Other People
A Young Adult Author’s Tweet Went Viral - But Somehow, Dr. Fauci Got the Credit
Lauren’s husband Adam Ragusea’s YouTube channel
Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
RWA (Romance Writers of America)
The Project by Courtney Summers
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Just As Long As We’re Together by Judy Blume
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
About Us:
Truer Words is created and produced by Melissa Baumgart and Kathryn Benson. Our music was composed by Mike Sayre, and our logo was designed by Marianne Murphy.
You can follow us on Twitter @truerwordspod and on Instagram @truerwordspodcast. Contact us via our website, truerwordspodcast.com, or email us at [email protected].