Author Jon Padgett sits down to read work from him his story collection THE SECRET OF VENTRILOQUISM, as well as a little existential horror from Thomas Ligotti. Originally aired on May 12th 2018.

David speaks with author and teacher Tom Andes about craft, "Guests of The Nation," and upcoming events and classes happening at the New Orleans Writer's Workshop (of which Tom is a co-founder. You can find information about them here: https://neworleanswriters.com/). Originally aired on May 10th 2018.

David sits down with author and professor Zachary Lazar to talk about his latest book VENGEANCE. Originally aired on May 3rd 2018.

WRBH welcomes on members of the Riverdale High School Poetry Club to read from their work, as well as a short interview with the coordinator of the club and teacher at Riverdale, Matt Daniel. Originally aired on May 5th 2018.

Originally aired on April 24th 2018.

Originally aired on April 26th 2018.

In this special bonus episode of Novel Ideas, we go live from the New Orleans Poetry Festival, April 21-22, 2018. The Fest began in 2016 as the brainchild of Megan Burns of Trembling Pillow Press and Bill Lavender of Lavender Ink/Dialogos. It has grown exponentially since then, and it is a space for an inclusive and diverse group of writers to collaborate, share, and influence each other while also being immersed in the distinct literary culture of New Orleans.

Candice brings you twelve, two to six minute conversations with a variety of voices from this intersectional fest of poets. We truly hope you enjoy listening to these conversations as much as we enjoyed having them.

Uploaded on April 30th 2018.

Poets Ralph Adamo and John Travis read from and speak about the work of poet Maxine Cassin, who will be honored at an event on April 24th entitled "Remembering Maxine Cassin: A Poetry Reading." More info about the event can be found at https://longuevue.com/event/remembering-maxine-cassin-a-poetry-reading/

This program was originally aired on April 23rd 2018.

David sits down with poet, performer and librettist Douglas Kearney to talk New Orleans Poetry Festival, work, process, opera, and all sorts of other things in this extended interview. Originally aired on April 19th 2018.

David sits down with poet, performer and librettist Douglas Kearney to talk New Orleans Poetry Festival, work, process, opera, and all sorts of other things in this extended interview. Originally aired on April 19th 2018.