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.
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When it Happens playlist by Melissa
Fuck Donald Trump by YG & Nipsey Hussle
Fifth Avenue video of marching singing “Na Na Hey Hey Good-bye”
“Watch: New York City Erupts in Celebration After Race is Called for Biden” - New York Magazine
Adam Sternbergh on Twitter comparing it to V-E Day: “Hard to quantify the mood in the streets of NYC today. Non-stop honking and cheering, people just roaming and greeting each other in joyous disbelief. I wasn’t around for VE Day but that feels like the closest analogy.”
"Steve Kornacki is the Only Cute Thing About the Election"- New York Magazine
“Steve Kornacki Step on My Maps Challenge” - AV Club
“Steve Kornacki’s genuinely flustered reaction to thirst tweets is so hot” - AV Club
Leslie Jones mad about Ali Velshi filling in for Steve Kornacki
Emmy Lane Potter on Twitter
Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn
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].