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_outlineTirzah is the author of the upcoming JANE AUSTEN MURDER MYSTERIES, starting with PRIDE AND PREMEDITATION, and has a story in the new RURAL VOICES: 15 AUTHORS CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT SMALL TOWN AMERICA anthology. Tirzah can be found on Instagram @tirzah.price and Twitter @tirzahprice. Her website is TirzahPrice.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Publisher’s Weekly review of RURAL VOICES
The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon
4 Reasons Why I Love Hopepunk by Robin Galbraith
RURAL VOICES: 15 AUTHORS CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT SMALL TOWN AMERICA edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Our episode with Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Dangerous Alliance by Jennieke Cohen
Newt’s Emerald by Garth Nix
Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas
The Agency series by Y.S. Lee
Writing for Children and Young Adults program at VCFA
Taylor Martindale Kean (Tirzah’s agent!)
The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
Real Men Knit by Kwame Jackson
The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham-Jones
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher
Bodyguard on the BBC/Netflix
Tirzah’s articles on Book Riot
All the Books Book Riot podcast
Read This Book newsletter for Book Riot
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].