We're wrapping up our special summer series today, where each of the co-hosts jumps into the hot seat to introduce him or herself to our listeners! This time, Dave is in the hot seat—as long as his internet connection holds out. Listen in to hear:

• How Dave got into publishing (and met his lovely wife)
• How he fell in love with history books, and how many Winston Churchill biographies he's read (this week)
• One obvious publishing trope that needs to go away forever
• A few of the books that made him (and keep making him) love reading
• His pretty great idea for a pen name

Audience participation time: After every episode in this miniseries, we want you to recommend some fun (and totally appropriate) pen names for each of us. We'll share our favorites at the end of the series (if y'all participate). Share them with us on on Twitter and Instagram at @MalContentsPod.

A few of the books mentioned on today's episode

Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

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