The novel that the writer's stroke couldn't thwart

Posted on August 8, 2022 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Finishing a novel is no small feat, and it's one that often requires several people's help, whether that's on the...

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Tagged As: Author interview, NPR, Women in literature

Audiobook narrator turns to her own experiences for her second novel

Posted on August 3, 2022 at 11:35 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Prolific audiobook narrator Julia Whelan has just released her second novel — and, of course, recorded it, too. Thank You...

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Tagged As: Audiobook, Author interview, NPR, Romance

"Roving grammarian" has written a language guide for all of us

Posted on July 25, 2022 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here's, likely, a dream job for many Fussy followers: roving grammarian. But it wasn't one that Ellen Jovin found listed...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Language, NPR

A new book takes you on Europeans' quest to discover the Nile's source

Posted on June 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Yesterday, we happened to be running an errand in the car when NPR interviewed author Candice Millard about her new...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Historical fiction, Nonfiction, NPR

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" turns 50

Posted on June 2, 2022 at 7:40 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, NPR reached out to...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Children's literature, NPR

Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov is fighting Russia with his words

Posted on May 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

From early on in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, author Andrey Kurkov has made his stance widely known. Kurkov, one...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Politics, The New York Times, Ukraine

NPR speaks with the author of a book on stopping mass shootings

Posted on May 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

When tragedies such as the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, occur, it's natural for us to look to experts and...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Nonfiction, NPR

Former Cabinet members discuss their new books

Posted on May 11, 2022 at 2:43 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

NPR recently interviewed two members of past presidents' Cabinets about their May 10 book releases. On the Democratic side, we...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Memoir, Nonfiction, NPR, Politics

Q&A: Karina McRoberts

Posted on May 9, 2022 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Literary fiction, historical fiction, and comedy fantasy author Karina McRoberts's photo and website URL.

Today we're interviewing Karina McRoberts, who writes literary fiction, historical fiction, and comedy fantasy.

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Tagged As: Author interview, Fantasy, Historical fiction

Author Q&A: Walter Marks

Posted on May 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Crime and mystery author Walter Marks's photo and website URL.

Today we're interviewing Walter Marks, who writes crime and mystery fiction.

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Tagged As: Author interview, Mystery