Murph and Adam Clay reflect on aging, parenthood, and trees. Adam is a poet, editor, professor (etc.), and author of Make Room for the Sea, a poetry collection released during the impetus of Covid and now receiving the attention it deserves.


"Jeremy" is written and performed by Pearl Jam. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.

Murph recently conducted three separate interviews with doctoral students from the USM Center for writers. On Feb. 26 at 6p, the Shoppe will host the students/poets (Katherine Gaffney, David Greenspan, and Corrine Dekkers) for a book release party celebrating David Greenspan's new poetry collection.

Time-stamps:
Katherine Gaffney-- :50
David Greenspan-- 27:30
Corrine Dekkers-- 45:10

*Warning: The files were corrupted for this podcast. While the interviews are still in their complete edited form, the sound mixing will be at best sub-par.

"The Engine Driver," "The Crane Wife 3," and "Calamity Song" are performed by The Decemberists. The Author Shoppe does not profit from their use-- except for their good vibes.

Murph and Shawn Whittington converse about addiction, the past, and how writers can use sci-fi and fantasy as personal allegory. Copies of Shawn's vampiric/apocalyptic series, Ravage & Requiem, are for sale at The Author Shoppe. "Sylvia Plath" is performed by Ryan Adams. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.

Murph and Scott Roberts confab about historical fiction and how recent events from your community can impact you as the writer. Scott's new book, "Well #9", which focuses on a lethal oil field accident and its consequences, will be released on Dec. 1 at the Author Shoppe. "There She Goes, My Beautiful World" is performed by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.

Murph and Jim Noles raconteur about historical narrative and methodology and, of course, Jim's history, "Undefeated: West Point's Perfect Season 1944," which Jim describes as "Hoosiers" meets "Band of Brothers." "Writer's Retreat!" is performed by Lloyd Cole. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.

Murph and Mary Abraham discuss Mary's novel "Where the Creek Runs" and multiple drafts it took for the novel's release. "Rewrite" is performed by Paul Simon. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.

Murph and Mae Smith discuss Mea's collection "Grief Like A River", writing with depression, personal character arcs, and how writing therapeutically supports the grieving. "Letter Never Sent" is performed by Young Summer. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.

Murph and Sharwynne Drennan discuss her book "Pippin and the Magic Castle" and other writing projects Sharwynne has pursued and will pursue.

The Author Shoppe interviews are recorded at The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg, MS. If you have any questions for the Shoppe, our email address is [email protected].

The song "White Rabbit" was originally recorded by Jefferson Airplane and is here covered by Haley Reinhart. The Author Shoppe has in no way profited or will profit from the use of this track.

Murph and Benjamin Morris speak about Benjamin's book "Hattiesburg", historiography, and Ben's current writing project. "Oxford Comma" is performed and written by Vampire Weekend. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.

Join Murph and Anita Blount's talk about writing and Anita's new book, A Lovely Condition. Anita will be signing her book on June 26th, 12-1pm, at The Author Shoppe.