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_outlineKristina is the author of I Wanna Be Where You Are and Now That I’ve Found You. Kristina can be found on Instagram @kristinaforest_ and Twitter @kristinaforest. Her website is kristinaforest.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Leo Fuchs: Special Photographer from the Golden Age of Hollywood
Matt Sayles / Matt’s instagram
The Black List Earmovies archive - Selznick’s Folly (based on a book of the same title) is the Hattie McDaniel biopic. We can’t link to it directly but you can listen or download it on the page; there is also a separate episode featuring an interview with screenwriter Gesha-Marie Bland.
Heidi Joyce’s Stand Up Against Domestic Violence
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra Virtual concert with Randall Craig Fleischer
The Trip / The Trip to Italy / The Trip to Greece
No Offense by Meg Cabot
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn
Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes
The New School MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults
Our episode with Christina Bryza
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
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].