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_outlineIn the 60th episode of Truer Words, we speak with A. S. King about writing EMOTIONS, respecting teens, and astrology. Amy is the author of multiple middle grade and young adult novels, including her newest, SWITCH, which comes out May 11th. Amy can be found on Twitter @AS_King and Instagram @as_king. Her website is as-king.com.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Jacques d’Amboise in China: The Other Side of the World
Jacques d’Amboise dancing “Apollo”
Jacques d’Amboise in the dream ballet in Carousel
Jacques d’Amboise in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin’ Oscar-winning documentary directed by Emile Ardolino
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
Whiteout by Adriana Anders
I Crawl Through It by A. S. King
Dig by A. S. King
The Dust of 100 Dogs by A. S. King
Vonnegut’s Shape of Stories diagram
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing by M. T. Anderson
The Realm of Possibility by David Levithan
Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A. S. King
The Handmaid’s Tale (audiobook version read by Claire Danes) by Margaret Atwood
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu
Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins
The Man Suit by Zachary Schomberg
Scary No Scary by Zachary Schomberg
The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry
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].