Today, Lori is interviewing Daniel Weizmann. They'll be talking about his neo-noir mystery, The Last Songbird.

Daniel Weizmann got his start at 13 under the nom de plume Shredder, writing for the legendary Flipside Fanzine. He went on to write for the LA Weekly, LA Times, Billboard, the Guardian, and others. He contributed to several books, including Drinking with Bukowski, Hardcore California, Too Cool, Timothy Leary's last work, and DeeDee Ramone's autobio. He has also written volumes for Def Jam rappers, standup comics, Mad Libs, and more. The Last Songbird is his debut mystery.

You can find him on his website or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

In this episode Daniel Weizmann and Lori discuss:

• Why you should resist the urge to explain yourself in your writing.

• How to use the negative space to maximum effect.

• The role of music in his process and its impact in his novel.

Plus, his #1 tip for writers.

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