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Interviews with award-winning authors from the Lesley University community and beyond. We cover a broad range of genres and topics, all related to books and the writing life.... more
FAQs about Why We Write:How many episodes does Why We Write have?The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.
February 22, 2023Dark fantasy writer Zin E. Clarke wins with "Flowers from the Sea"Zin E. Rocklyn speaks on their Shirley Jackson Award-winning novella “Flowers for the Sea" with fellow speculative fiction author and Lesley University faculty Laurie Foos....more44minPlay
November 22, 2022In ‘A Fractured Infinity,’ a sci-fi love story spans the metaverseLesley alum Nathan Tavares imagines a getaway across multiple worlds....more29minPlay
November 01, 2022A.J. Verdelle's 'Literary Friendship' with Toni MorrisonA.J. writes about her relationship with the Beloved author, including their "two and a half spats" in Miss Chloe: A Memoir of a Literary Friendship with Toni Morrison. In this episode, A.J. sits down with nonfiction author Jane Brox to give us insight into her writing process and the impact of being chosen by Toni Morrison....more32minPlay
October 18, 2022Emily Inouye Huey explores Japanese-American history in YA debutEmily Inouye Huey shares the inspiration for her debut, "Beneath the Wide Silk Sky."...more30minPlay
October 04, 2022Sara Farizan on Chucky Dolls, an Evil Pinball Machine and Writing HorrorSara Farizan talks about her first YA horror novel, "Dead Flip," a not-too-scary of nostalgia, friendship, and an evil pinball machine....more34minPlay
September 13, 2022Grace K. Shim brings K-dramas to the pageGrace K. Shim's debut is full of twists, turns, and lots of Korean drama....more32minPlay
June 20, 2022Saraciea J. Fennell is Bringing Books to the BronxAs a Black Honrouran woman, book publicist, editor, and all-around book lover, Saraciea J. Fennell is working to improve literacy and access to books in one of New York's poorest counties....more36minPlay
June 07, 2022Rebecca Rolland on 'The Art of Talking with Children'Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone who will one day in encounter a child, Rebecca Rolland ’17 has advice for how to respond to kids, and most importantly, how to listen....more25minPlay
May 24, 2022'Mother Noise' author Cindy House on addiction, parenting, and David SedarisWith heartfelt, gritty and sometimes funny essays, Cindy House's debut "Mother Noise" address addiction, parenting, and the author's long friendship with David Sedaris....more24minPlay
May 10, 2022Starting a literary podcast with Tavi Taylor Black and Christine JungeTavi Taylor Black and Christine Junge are the podcasters behind the literary podcast "The Personal Element." They take us through their process, and we discuss an essay from Cindy House's forthcoming collection "Mother Noise."...more39minPlay
FAQs about Why We Write:How many episodes does Why We Write have?The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.