A Novel Idea

By Suzanne M. Lang

Non-fiction to pulp fiction, host Suzanne M. Lang explores the world of books featuring conversations with writers, academics, and readers. We all have a story to tell. It’s A Novel Idea.... more

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March 02, 2020 Joan Frank – Try to Get Lost, Essays on Travel and Place on A Novel Idea – March 1, 2020
Try to Get Lost! We continue celebrating the work of Joan Frank. We recently featured her book of four novellas, Where You’re All Going. Now we travel with her in Try to Get Lost, Essays on Travel and Place. This is no ordinary “travel writing”, but a journey into who Joan is and who we are as […]
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March 01, 2020 Joan Frank – Try to Get Lost, Essays on Travel and Place on A Novel Idea – March 1, 2020
Try to Get Lost! We continue celebrating the work ofJoan Frank. We recently featured her book of four novellas, Where You’reAll
Going. Now we travel with her in Try to Get Lost, Essays on Travel andPlace. This is no ordinary “travel writing”, but a journey into who Joan is andwho we are as travelers in space and time. Joan Frank joins Suzanne M. Lang inconversation.
A NovelIdea airs on the first and fifth Sundays of every month at 10:00 amon KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @norcalpublicmedia.org /Download the FREE KRCB mobile app @iTunes & Google Play!
(Photo: Try to Get Lost, cover art – Courtesy of the author) https://media.krcb.org/podcast/a_novel_idea/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/A_NOVEL_IDEA_20200301_JoanFrank__MAR_01.mp3
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February 03, 2020 Joan Frank Shares Her Wit and Insight on A Novel Idea – February 1, 2020
This week on A Novel Idea, richly drawn characters, vivid language, and compelling pace and story create the most satisfying literary experience for readers, and this is what Joan Frank always delivers. Suzanne M. Lang welcomes Joan’s wit and insight, and her luscious conversation on her recent book, Where You’re All Going -Four Novellas. A […]
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February 02, 2020 Joan Frank Shares Her Wit and Insight on A Novel Idea – February 1, 2020
This week on A Novel Idea, richly drawn characters, vivid language, and compelling pace and story create the most satisfying
literary experience for readers, and this is what Joan Frank always delivers. Suzanne M. Lang welcomes Joan’s wit and insight, and her luscious conversation on her recent book, Where You’re All Going -Four Novellas.
A Novel Idea airs on the first and fifth Sundays of every month at 10:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org /Download the FREE KRCB mobile app @ iTunes & Google Play!
(Photos: Courtesy of the author) https://media.krcb.org/podcast/a_novel_idea/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/A_Novel_Idea_20200202_JoanFrank_FEB_02.mp3
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January 06, 2020 Journalist and Author Susan Swartz Joins Suzanne on A Novel Idea – January 5, 2020
Death and dementia aren’t all that funny, but really, sometimes they are, especially when we open ourselves up to the conversation. Journalist Susan Swartz has published her first novel, Laughing in the Dark, that is all about navigating life’s challenges in the company of friends and family. Suzanne Lang talks with Swartz and also talks […]
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January 05, 2020 Journalist and Author Susan Swartz Joins Suzanne on A Novel Idea – January 5, 2020
Death and dementia aren’t all that funny, but really,sometimes they are, especially when we open
ourselves up to theconversation. Journalist Susan Swartzhas published her first novel, Laughing in the Dark, that is all aboutnavigating life’s challenges in the company of friends and family. Suzanne Langtalks with Swartz and also talks with Tess Lorraine, a Death Dula whofacilitates the Speaking of Death Cafes in Sonoma County. Sunday at 10am. It’s a Novel Idea.
A Novel Idea airs on the first and fifth Sundays of everymonth at 10:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org/Download the FREE KRCB mobile app @ iTunes & Google Play!
(Photo: Courtesy of the author) https://media.krcb.org/podcast/a_novel_idea/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/A_Novel_Idea_20200105_SusanSwart_JAN_05.mp3
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December 30, 2019 Two Favorites from 2019 This Month on A Novel Idea (Aired: December 29, 2019)
On this final week of this last month of the decade, we bring you two favorite conversations of this past year. Both people’s courage, tenacity, and grace inspire. Brian Fies talks about his graphic novel, A Fire Story; also joining Suzanne M Lang in conversation is Ruth L Rotary on her memoir, The Little Girl […]
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December 29, 2019 Two Favorites from 2019 This Month on A Novel Idea (Aired: December 29, 2019)
On this final week of this last month of the decade, webring you two favorite conversations of this past year. Both
people’scourage, tenacity, and grace inspire. Brian Fies talks about his graphic novel,A Fire Story; also joining Suzanne M Lang in conversation is Ruth L Rotary onher memoir, The Little Girl Next Door.
A Novel Idea airs on the first and fifth Sundays of everymonth at 10:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @norcalpublicmedia.org /Download the FREE KRCB mobile app @ iTunes& Google Play!
(Photo: R.L. Rotary is the author of The Little Girl NextDoor – Courtesy of the author) https://media.krcb.org/podcast/a_novel_idea/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/A_NOVEL_IDEA_20191229_Fies-Rotar_DEC_29.mp3
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December 02, 2019 Peter Mehlman Takes on Gender Politics in his New Book #MeAsWell on A Novel Idea – December 1, 2019
#MeAsWell , a novel by Peter Mehlman takes on gender politics, race, and the ubiquitous control of Social Media on our lives. Mehlman was a sports writer when he began working for legendary sports journalist Howard Cosell. He was also a writer and producer of Seinfeld and joins Suzanne Lang in conversation. Also featured is […]
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December 01, 2019 Peter Mehlman Takes on Gender Politics in his New Book #MeAsWell on A Novel Idea – December 1, 2019
#MeAsWell , a novel by Peter Mehlman takes on genderpolitics, race, and the ubiquitous control of Social Media on our
lives.Mehlman was a sports writer when he began working for legendary sportsjournalist Howard Cosell. He was also a writer and producer of Seinfeld andjoins Suzanne Lang in conversation. Also featured is Alexandra Chasin, who wasjust awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship and her recent book is Assassin of Youth:A Kaleidoscopic History of Harry J. Anslinger’s War on Drugs.
A Novel Idea airs on the first and fifth Sundays of everymonth at 10:00 am on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org/Download the FREE KRCB mobile app @ iTunes & Google Play!
(Photos courtesy of the author) https://media.krcb.org/podcast/a_novel_idea/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/A_Novel_Idea_20191201_PeterMehlm_DEC_01.mp3
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