Julia Whelan on acting, audiobooks, writing, and why "this story" is never really about her.

Actor-turned–audiobook superstar–turned-novelist Julia Whelan joins Edward Savio for a candid, funny, and unexpectedly revealing conversation about how she found her creative voice on and off the page. She reflects on her Once and Again years, the childhood improv moment that shaped her writing philosophy, and the twist that led her into audiobooks long before the industry exploded. Whelan talks about writing My Oxford Year, Thank You for Listening, and her latest, Casanova, LLC—and why you won’t catch her writing a memoir.

She explains her aversion to prescriptive writing rules and the single question she always asks before starting a new project. With thoughts on Ray Porter’s influence, the evolution of audio storytelling, and DWNOL’s refreshing longform “non-interview” format, this episode offers an intimate look at a storyteller who’s mastered more mediums than most people try.

Presented by Bookstr.com

Featuring: Julia Whelan • Host: Edward Savio

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