Let's Talk About Text with Scott Okamoto, Blake Chastain & Friends

Ep. 9: Scott & Marla Talk About Murakami and more


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In this episode, Blake is out and Scott Okamoto is joined by Marla Taviano to discuss books, reading, baseball, and more!

Scott's book: The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor

Marla's book: Novelist as a Vocation by Haruki Murakami

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00:00 Introduction to Let's Talk About Text

00:33 Meet Marla Aviano: A Prolific Reader
02:51 The Joy of Physical Books vs. E-Readers
03:58 Audiobooks: A Different Experience
05:10 School and Reading: A Love-Hate Relationship
05:57 Discovering a Favorite Book
14:06 Haruki Murakami: Novelist as a Vocation
30:32 Expressing Passion and Authenticity
31:34 Breaking Free from Evangelical Christianity
33:27 The Power of Simple Language in Writing
35:24 The Impact of Great Teachers
36:00 Exploring Flannery O'Connor's Work
38:37 The Beauty and Heartbreak of Gloria Naylor's Writing
43:41 The Joy of Reading and Writing
51:37 Finding Passion in Unexpected Places
56:42 Marla's Writing Journey and Future Goals
59:58 Conclusion and Podcast Invitation

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