The prolific writer Catherine Ann Jones recently published her seventh book, "East & West: Stories of India." She has also written 12 plays and numerous television scripts. She came on the podcast to talk about the most recent book, a collection of stories about the subcontinent, where she explores the lingering effects of colonialism, people enduring and thriving, and the magic and mystique of India.

Jones grew up in New York City, but her Texas roots has informed her life as well. Her play, "The Women of Cedar Creek" won the New York Drama League award. And "On the Edge: The Final Years of Virginia Woolf" won a National Endowment of the Arts award. "The Way of Story" won the Nautilus Award in 2014.

We talked about how she got into writing after finding the challenging roles she craved as an actor so hard to find. As well as her influences, including her years living in India, her marriage to Raja Rao, how she came to Ojai and why she's stayed.

We did not talk about Adelié penguins, continental drift or the coming NFL draft.

You can learn more about Catherine at her website, WayofStory.com where you can check out her books as well.