On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Brian Parker, author of THE EPIC OF NICHOLAS THE MAKER series. They talk about coping with political uncertainty through creativity, then start telling a story together! Bonus Segment: How Brian gets to know his characters!

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Mentioned on the show:

Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito: https://francesippolito.com/

A Tree of My Own

by Nui Wilson and Kayor and Gigi Little and Frances Lu Pai  

https://www.powells.com/book/a-tree-of-my-own-9798990803404