Behind The Stack

Brett sits down with author T. Geronimo Johnson to discuss his latest book, 'The Occidental Book of the Dead'. They talk race, how narratives define our reality, the slow march of progress, writing this in first and third person, writing for constituents, and how he manages to stay optimistic. 

T. Geronimo's website:

https://geronimo1.com/

and check out 'Manifest Destiny Jesus' on the Kanopy app. 

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Brett sits down with Meg Mason to discuss her new book Sophie, Standing There. They talk discovering reading, parasocial relationships, reading correctly and what that even means, the downside to social media, and whether or not you should meet your heroes. 

Meg's website:

https://www.megmason.com/

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Brett and Renee from @itsbooktalk on instagram and substack talk third quarter favs, and add a book we're looking forward to in the last quarter of the year. Books discussed include:

Storytelling: A Writing Life by Isabel Allende 

Land by Maggie O'Farrell

Love Story by Erich Segal

Switzy by Emma Cline

Renee's Substack:

https://substack.com/@itsbooktalk?utm_source=global-search

Renee's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/itsbooktalk/

author inquiries for book coaching: [email protected]

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Brett sits down with Jordan Tannahill to discuss his latest book, 'The Living Realm'. They talk about London and latex, the books setting of Lake Teufelssee in Berlin and the forest around it. Aging and AIDS, boars, book inspiration, cruising and creation, and what art form he enjoys the most. 

Jordan's Website:

https://www.jordantannahill.com/

Jordan's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jordan.tannahill/

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Brett sits down with Chloe Benjamin to discuss Under Story. They talk mushrooms and multiverses, the inspiration, and the sheer construction of the novel, which character was inspired by someone in her life, the natural world, and then we dive into spoiler territory which I promise is clearly announced before we launch in. I had to, there's too much to unpack!

Chloe's website:

https://www.chloebenjaminbooks.com/

Chloe's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chloekbenjamin/

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Brett sits down with Emil Wilson to discuss his debut novel, 'The Nightingales'. They talk art school and graphic novels, autobiographical fiction and what differed from real life.  AIDS and his own experience working with someone who had the disease, remembering the past struggles, and two Pomeranians named Henny and Penny. 

Emil's website:

https://emilwilsonart.com/

Emil's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/emilwilsonart/

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Brett sits down with Téa Obreht to discuss her latest novel, Sunrise. They talk early years and learning English, the mythology of heroes, good samaritans, some advice for writers, and a fantastic book rec. 

Téa's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/teaobreht/?hl=en

Téa's website:

http://www.teaobreht.com/#:~:text=Home,Tea%20Obreht.%20All%20rights%20reserved.

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Brett sits down with author Josh Silver to talk about his debut adult novel, Fruit Fly. They talk his previous acting career, working as a mental health nurse, appropriation, intention, gay identity what's acceptable or not, the ways we present ourselves, and the exhaustion to try and be the best, and being okay with just being.

Josh's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/joshsilverauthor/

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Brett sits down with writer Ben Reeves to discuss his debut novel, Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurts. They talk about death obviously, but also his ideas for what death should look like and the rules involved in the story. They talk children, and grief, and growing up, and survival, and taking the time to notice the life happening around you, while you still have the chance. 

Ben's website:

https://benreeves.co.uk/

Ben's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/authorbenreeves/

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Brett sits down with author Julie Buntin to discuss her novel Famous Men. They talk small towns and leaving them for big cities, coming of age and what comes with the transition from young girl to young woman, consent, writing workshops and creative spaces, and a literary dinner party.

Julie's Website:

https://www.juliebuntin.com/

Julie's instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/juliebuntin/

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