In this episode, Steve Almond, author, on building plot, writing the social novel, placing a story in time, giving the reader the information they need, finding the right amount of research, and scorpions. Steve Almond https://stevealmondjoy.org/ Chicago Writers Podcast https://chicagowriterspodcast.libsyn.com/ Stories Matter Foundation and StoryStudio Chicago https://www.storystudiochicago.org/