Truer Words
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In the 60th episode of Truer Words, we speak with A. S. King about writing EMOTIONS, respecting teens, and astrology.
info_outlineAmanda can be found on Instagram @amandapractica and Twitter @amandapractica. Her website is AmandaGotera.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Jacqui Lipton - Kathryn’s new agent!
Bridgerton novels by Julia Quinn
In A Holidaze by Christina Lauren
The Duke Who Didn’t by Courtney Milan
Well Played by Jen Deluca
Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square (Netflix)
Happiest Season (Hulu)
The Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce
Lo-Fi Hip Hop Radio Beats to Relax To
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].