Leah Stewart reads from her novel WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT CHARLIE OUTLAW on September 27, 2018 as part of the University of Louisville's Axton Reading Series.

Brent is joined by Leah Stewart, a novelist and the first reader for the University of Louisville's Fall 2018 Axton Reading Series. Brent and Leah talk about her latest novel, WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT CHARLIE OUTLAW, as well as interiority in fiction, the power of an omniscient narrator, the influence of 90s cult television shows, and Mayfield, Kentucky. Purchase Leah's WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT CHARLIE OUTLAW at your local independent bookstore!

Brent and Nicole are joined by Sarah Anne Strickley, a professor of creative writing at the University of Louisville and the editor-in-chief of Miracle Monocle, to discuss her debut short story collection FALL TOGETHER. Topics of conversation include the process of re-telling in short fiction, the importance of perspective when crafting a story, and ranch dressing. Order Sarah's book from Carmichael's Bookstore (https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9781642049176) and check out her website www.sarahannestrickley.com.

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Brent and Nicole sit down with author Silas House on the day of the release of his latest book, SOUTHERNMOST. Silas, Brent, and Nicole talk about feeling nervous before publication dates, the long writing process of this novel in particular, the power of music when developing character, and much more. Order Silas' book from Carmichael's Bookstore (https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/book/9781616206253) and follow him on Twitter at @silasdhouse.

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On the season finale of the Miracle Monocle podcast, Nicole and Brent put a bow on Issue X and their experiences as editors. Stick around to listen to readings by Sarah Gorham, Kristi Maxwell, Kayla Rae Whitaker, and Jessica Newman, recorded at the Issue X launch party.

Graduate students Brent Coughenour and Nicole Dugan interview author and chef Edward Lee in advance of the release of his new book "Buttermilk Graffiti." Brent and Nicole ask Edward about his writing process, the themes of identity and appropriation in the book, and octopus bacon. Get Edward Lee's "Buttermilk Graffiti" through Carmichael's Bookstore (https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com) and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @chefedwardlee.

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Brent and Nicole sit down to interview Jos Charles, the last Axton Reader in the 2017-18 series. Jos, Brent, and Nicole talk about Jos’ poetry, humanity’s never-ending struggle to achieve happiness, David Cronenberg’s “The Fly,” and a hypothetical novel about a metaphorical boat.

Jos Charles reads her poetry at the University of Louisville as a part of the Axton Reading Series on March 29, 2018.

Miracle Monocle editors Brent Coughenour and Nicole Dugan give an update on the progress of the journal and are then joined by poet Tess Taylor. The three discuss Tess' work, the submission process, becoming comfortable with one's own writing, and the benefits of going on a cross-country road trip.

Join Brent Coughenour and Nicole Dugan, the graduate editors of UofL's online literary journal 'Miracle Monocle,' as they introduce a new series of episodes. Later, Brent is joined by Iva Moore and Shelby Brown, two of the undergraduate editors of 'Monocle,' and they recap the Kristen Radtke reading