How Writers Write

Welcome to the Episode 124 How Matthew Quick Writes Matthew Quick is the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook—which was made into an Oscar-winning film—and eight other novels. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages, received a PEN/Hemingway Award Honorable Mention, was an LA Times Book Prize finalist, a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, and many more awards & accolades. Matthew lives with his wife, the novelist Alicia Bessette, on North Carolina's Outer Banks.Matthew's upcoming novel, "We are the Light," will be released in the US on November 1, 2022. Support the show

Welcome to Episode 123 - How Deanna Raybourn WritesDeanna Raybourn is a 6th-generation native Texan. Her novels have been nominated for numerous awards including two RT Reviewers' Choice awards, the Agatha, and most recently the 2019 Edgar Award for Best Novel. She launched a new Victorian mystery series with the 2015 release of A CURIOUS BEGINNING, featuring intrepid butterfly-hunter and amateur sleuth, Veronica Speedwell. Veronica has returned in several more adventures, most recently AN IMPOSSIBLE IMPOSTOR, book seven, which released in early 2022. Deanna's first contemporary novel, KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE, about four female assassins on the cusp of retirement was published on September 22nd, 2022.Support the show

Welcome to Episode 122 - How Mur Lafferty WritesMur is a podcaster and writer from Durham, NC. She made her name with podcasting (I Should Be Writing, The Angry Robot Podcast, and Escape Pod, the premier SF podcast magazine) and has written for magazines, roleplaying games, and audio and video podcasts.In 2018 Mur was a Hugo, Nebula, Philip K. Dick, Manly Wade Wellman Best Novel nominee for Six Wakes.Her latest novel, Station Eternity (The Midsolar Murders Book 1), was published on October 4, 2022.Here is the episode Mur Lafferty Support the show

Welcome to Episode 121 How Alexandra Rowland WritesAlexandra is the author of several fantasy books, including A Conspiracy Of Truths, A Choir Of Lies, and Some by Virtue Fall, as well as a cohost of the Hugo Award-nominated podcast, Be the Serpent.Alexandra holds a degree in world literature, mythology, and folklore from Truman State University. Here is the episode with Alexandra RowlandSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 120 - How Alexis Henderson WritesAlexis is a speculative fiction writer with a penchant for dark fantasy, witchcraft, and cosmic horror. She grew up in one of America's most haunted cities, Savannah, Georgia, which instilled in her a life-long love of ghost stories. And now here's episode 120 with Alexis HendersonSupport the show

Welcome to Episode 119 - How Jamie Ford WritesIn this episode, Jamie and I dive into my current favorite topic - writing and reading dystopia. Jamie and I ponder what pulls us into dystopia, and whether or not our generations are more drawn to the genre. We also chop up themes, and how a writer can get to know themselves. We cover a ton of ground in this one.I want to take a quick minute to say thank you to Jamie for the interview. I had a blast.And now, here is episode 119 with Jamie Ford.Support the show

Welcome to the How Writers Write Podcast. I am your host, Brian, and today's guest is Belinda Huijuan Tang. Belinda is a 2021 graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, where she was a Truman Capote Fellow and recipient of the Michener-Copernicus Fellowship. She holds a BA from Stanford University and was a 2019 work-study fellow at the Middlebury Bread Loaf Writers' Conference.Her debut novel, "A Map for the Missing" was just published on August 9th, 2022. Support the show

Welcome to Episode 117 - How Zoe Sivak WritesWelcome my friends to a fun, power-packed episode with Zoe Sivak. Zoe Sivak aims to restore diversity to historical narratives. In her writing, she explores famous male figures through the lens of the women beside them–women who could have existed, even if history left them behind. Zoe's debut novel, MADEMOISELLE REVOLUTION, was just published on August 2, 2022.When not engrossed in historical research, Zoe is pursuing both her Juris Doctorate and Master of Public Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. with a focus on women's health.Support the show

Welcome to episode 116 - How Mark Tufo WritesMark is an author, former Marine, and father. Mark is the author of multiple series, including the wildly popular Zombie Fallout novels. Mark's books are generally written in a first-person narrative style and crossover into several genres including horror, science fiction, and comedy. Mark's upcoming release, "Zombie Fallout 18" will be released on August 16, 2022, in the United States.Support the show

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Welcome to episode 114 - How Jennifer Probst WritesJennifer is the NYT, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of sexy and erotic contemporary romance. Her book, The Marriage Bargain, spent 26 weeks on the NY Times best sellers list. Her work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over a million copies, and was dubbed a "romance phenom" by Kirkus Reviews. Jenn's newest novel, Meant to Be, which is the first novel in the "Twist of Fate" series, is out now, with a second coming later this year.On top of that, Jenn is someone I look up to, someone who has taught classes in HappyWriter, and someone who I always love chatting with and learning from. She has a contagiously joyful spirit, and I am so happy to Jenn a friend.Support the show

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We're back with Episode 112 - How Janet Burroway Writes Janet Burroway is the author of eight novels as well as short fiction, plays, poetry, essays, texts for dance, and children's books. She is also the author of "Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft (tenth edition)," which is the one of the most widely used creative writing text in America, as well as her multi-genre Imaginative Writing is out in a fourth edition. Support the show

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Welcome to Episode 111, How Deborah Halverson WritesAfter 110 episodes, I finally got to interview an author of one of the "For Dummies books." Mission. Accomplish.Among many other craft books and novels, Deborah wrote the "Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies" guide, and in this episode, you can guess the topic we dove into. This is a fun interview with an absolute expert of writing and teaching fiction. Thank you again to Deborah for her time. I'm always floored at how many authors share so freely much of their insight and knowledge. It speaks to how much we all love this writing thing. One big happy family.And now, my friends here is the interview with Deborah Halverson. Support the show

Welcome to Episode 110 - How Jordan Rosenfeld Writes Welcome, my friends, to a wonderful episode with Jordan Rosenfeld. Jordan is a writer, teacher, and coach, as well as the author of many craft writing books. I'm on a deep dive with authors who have also written craft books, and this episode will not disappoint. I'm just so interested in the people who are writing craft, practicing craft... just putting it all together. I want to say thank you to Jordan for her time. And now, my friends here is episode 110 with Jordan Rosenfeld. Support the show

Welcome to episode 109, how Carole Lawrence Writes I am so incredibly excited to be back! I took a few months off to rest, get moved, and let my life calm down a bit. And, for the most part, we've settled down into our new town of Charleston. I've laughed to myself that over the course of this podcast, I've lived in Brooklyn, Denver, an RV, and now Charleston. Here's to hoping for a long season in our new home. I also want to take a quick second to thank all ya'll for the insane number of kind notes I received. To my HappyWriter fam, thank you. To my podcast listeners, thank you. This has been a really challenging season for myself and my family, and it was eased by your support. But now, my friends, it's time for a brand-spanking-new interview with Carole Lawrence. I've recorded the next month or so of episodes, and I'm recognizing I'm really digging into the metaphysical side of creation. I can say that Carole and I go into it. I'm finding myself so much more contemplative not just about the process of creation, but why I need to do this writing thing at all. It feels more elemental, more raw. I want to say thank you to Carole for her time and just diving in with me. Carole shares so much about her journey, process, and soul. And now, my friends here is episode 109 with Carole LawrenceSupport the show

Welcome to episode 108 - How J. A. Jance Writes.Today's returning guest from episode 63 is JA Jance. J.A. Jance is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 60 novels, including the Ali Reynolds series, the J.P. Beaumont series, and the Joanna Brady series, as well as five interrelated Southwestern thrillers featuring the Walker family. I want to take a moment to thank Judith for her time and for sharing so much with me. And now, my friends here is episode 108 with J. A. Jance. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to episode 107 - How Maurice Ruffin WritesMaurice is the author of The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You, which was published in August 2021. His first book, We Cast a Shadow, was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and the PEN America Open Book Prize. Ruffin is the winner of several literary prizes, including the Iowa Review Award in fiction. A New Orleans native, Ruffin is a professor of Creative Writing at Louisiana State University, and the 2020-2021 John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi.I want to take a moment to thank Maurice for his time and for sharing so much with me. And now, my friends here is episode 107 with Maurice Ruffin. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 106 - How Rebecca Ross WritesWelcome welcome to a special episode with fantasy author Rebecca Ross. Rebecca and I dive into the difference between writing for teens and adults and her journey to becoming a storyteller. I'm also so excited to release this episode right as her novel, A River Enchanted, published this week. Congrats to Rebecca for a big week.And now, my friends here is the interview with Rebecca Ross.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to episode 105 - How Matt Bell WritesMatt Bell penned one of my favorite novels of the past year, Appleseed, and so it is kinda like a pinch-me moment to interview Matt for the show. In this podcast, we dive into how to write poetic prose, how so much of the writing life is rewriting, and the list goes on and on. Matt is a master storyteller and educator. Someone who I could have interviewed for 3 hours and just barely scratched the surface. On that note, I know there are tons of podcast listeners who I can't really communicate with. I'm starting to share a ton more thoughts on Twitter, so if you are on Twitter find me at The_Murfinator, but you can also signup for podcast updates on HappyWriter.co but just joining our newsletter. Okay, just want to say a huge thank you to Matt for his time. Check off another bucket list interview for me.And now, here is episode 105 with Matt Bell. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to episode 104 - How Patti Callahan Writes This is the first website intro that I am recording from the comfort of our new home in Charleston, SC. I'm so excited to settle in here and explore this amazing part of the country. I'm also so excited to share this interview with Patti Callahan. Patti is a best-selling author and overall storytelling master. You can hear the excitement in her voice as we dive deep into the existential roots of the story. This is an interview I'll cherish. It's an interview that has rolled around in my mind in the weeks since we recorded it. I'm sure it'll impact you the same.I want to take a moment to thank Patti for her time and for sharing so much with me. And now, my friends here is episode 104 with Patti Callahan.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to episode 103 - How Fiona Davis Writes Welcome my friends to a wonderful episode with best-selling historical author Fiona Davis. Join Fiona and I as we jump into what makes New York City just so amazing for writers, how she researches her novels, and how she designs her work. This is such a fun episode. Another one of those interviews that felt as if it ended right as it was getting started because I was having such a good time. I want to take a moment to thank Fiona for her time. This episode should also drop right when Fiona's new novel, The Magnolia Palace, so be sure to check it out at your local book store.And now, my friends here is the episode with Fiona Davis.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 102 - How Thrity Umrigar Writes.I'm so excited to bring this episode to you, episode 102  with Thrity it's something special; in this episode, Thrity and I discussed all the parts of the writing life and you'll tell from the very beginning that she is somebody that is both, a Master storyteller, but also somebody who just deeply understands and loves and communicate so well, all these little pieces about what it takes to be a storyteller. I found myself again just kind of sitting there and listening and enjoying every single moment. I want to take a very special minute and say thank you so much to Thrity for her time, for winning so many wonderful awards lately, and for the publication of her novel this month in January 2022.And now, here is episode 102 with Thrity Umrigar.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 101 - How Benjamin Percy Writes Before we get started, just want to say thank you for hanging with me over the past month or so of the podcast. I've been through a real season with my family. We've all struggled with the flu AND Covid, back-to-back, and we, unfortunately, lost family to Covid. So, thank you, for kicking off 2022 with me. And for those who have reached out and emailed and messaged me, thank you so much. Okay, so, here we are. Episode 101 with Benjamin Percy. Benjamin shares so much about his writing life, and how he's created so many amazing stories--from comics to novels and so much in between. This interview is a blast. It does all the things. Empowers and inspires at the same time. I want to take a moment to thank Benjamin for his time. And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Benjamin Percy. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

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Welcome to Episode 100 - How Jillian Cantor WritesBefore we get started, I am just kinda pinching myself here as I say, "Episode 100." It's so hard for me to believe that we are publishing our 100th episode. I can still remember how nervous I was before my first interview. I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, but I thought, "what questions do I, personally, have?" I can also still remember publishing the first few episodes and think, "Absolutely no one is going to listen to this show." When I first published the podcast, there was no HappyWriter, no challenges, no like long-term planning of how do I support the writing community from the rest of my life. But now, over two years later, almost just about 300k downloads, I can say producing this show has been life changing. I've been able to talk to so many incredible guests. I've started the social education platform for writers. All of those things happened because of this podcast, but more than that, because of the listeners of the show. And so, from the bottom of my heart, I want to say thank you so so much. I know you hear my voice, but I can't hear you, but please know I think ALL THE TIME about how I can serve the writing community. It is basically all I think about. Your support has meant the entire world to me. I will forever be grateful to you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. So, now, let's dive right into episode 100 with Jillian Cantor. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 99 - How Jeffery Deaver WritesI'm so excited to bring you episode 99 with Jeffery Deaver. We got going talking about writing and I honestly blinked and I was out of time. Jeffery is both a wonderful, beautiful writer, but also a world-class educator. Jeffery really loves to share his wisdom about the writing process, and boy oh boy does that come through in this interview. I want to take a moment to thank Jeffery for his time and for sharing so much wisdom about the writing life. It was a real blast.And now, here is episode 99 with Jeffery Deaver. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 99 -How James Wade WritesWelcome to the How Writers Write podcast. I am your host, Brian, and today's special guest is the one and only James Wade. James Wade is an award-winning fiction author with twenty short stories published in various literary journals and magazines. His debut novel, ALL THINGS LEFT WILD, was released June 16, 2020, from Blackstone Publishing. His second novel, RIVER, SING OUT, also from Blackstone Publishing, was released June 8, 2021. He has 6 additional novels forthcoming from Blackstone Publishing.James spent five years as a journalist, before serving as a legislative director at the Texas State Capitol during the 83rd Legislative Session. He also worked as a lobbyist on behalf of water conservation in Texas. James lives in Texas Hill Country, with his wife and daughter. He is an active member of the Writers' League of Texas.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

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Welcome to episode 97 - How Cat Rambo Writes Welcome to a fun interview with science fiction writer, Cat Rambo. In this interview, we get into the ins and outs and self-publishing, a topic I am super interested in. I know so many of you out there also self-publish. Cat also shares her method for writing fiction, and of course, we chat about what makes for good science fiction. This interview is a blast, and I want to take a quick moment to say thank you to Cat for her time. And now, here is the interview with Cat Rambo.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 96 - How Jenn McKinlay WritesJenn is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance novels. In 2020 she published a stand-alone romantic comedy, titled PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA. In this interview, Jenn and I dive into her creative process and unpack how she writes novels.I love this interview because it shows the pig-headed determinism it takes to write books. Jenn is a perfect example of the what comes of focus and hard work. I want to take a moment to say thank you to Jenn for her time. And now, my friends, without any further ado, here is the interview with Jenn McKinlay.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 95 - How JD Barker WritesI continue my deep dive with horror writers with this week's guest, JD Barker. JD is such a master of storytelling, and in this episode, we dive into the horror genre, how he has collaborated with James Patterson, and his path to becoming a storyteller. I have to say, I've found a new appreciation and interest in reading horror. In fact, I picked up Dracula as a response to this interview, I'm loving it, and I cannot wait to read JD Barker's "Dracul" which is the prequel to Dracula. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

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Welcome to Episode 94 - How Jeffrey Archer WritesI think Jeffrey Archer takes the cake for the author I've interviewed with the most books in print. Jeffrey is a storyteller to his core, and a wildly entertaining person to interview. In this interview, Jeffrey and I dive into his amazing backstory, his journey to storytelling, and how he structures his day to write. I want to take a quick minute to thank Jeffrey for his time. And now, here is the interview with Jeffrey Archer. New challenge alert!!!Come join us for “Build Your World in Five Days” with worldbuilding extraordinaire Erin Gibes. We'll be running the challenge from October 11-15th, 2021. Join now: app.happywriter.co/worldbuilding/Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 93 - How Josh Malerman writesJosh is a novelist and author of the breakout hit, "Bird Box." He is also one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. It was a blast to dive into horror writing with yet another amazing author. Josh and I do a deep dive on horror writing and again my perspective is growing on horror as a genre. We also discuss how learning music has informed his novel writing, how he writes on the road as a traveling musician, and much more. I want to thank Josh for his time and for sharing his story with me. I count it as such a blessing to spend even an hour with guests such as Josh.And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Josh Malerman. New challenge alert!!!Come join us for “Build Your World in Five Days” with worldbuilding extraordinaire Erin Gibes. We'll be running the challenge from October 11-15th, 2021. Join now: app.happywriter.co/worldbuilding/Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 92 - How Paul Tremblay WritesWelcome, my friends, to episode 92 with Paul Tremblay. For the first time in a long time, in this episode, I interview a horror writer. For whatever reason, I've just not had a ton of horror writers on the show, so I was pumped to dive into what makes for good horror. Paul and I dive into his process for creating horror and some of his inspirations. I learned a ton in this episode, and in fact, like, reevaluated my beliefs about horror. I've generally been a big scary pants, but after this interview, I realized the complexity of horror. I want to say thank you to Paul. This interview was fun. New challenge alert!!!Come join us for “Build Your World in Five Days” with worldbuilding extraordinaire Erin Gibes. We'll be running the challenge from October 11-15th, 2021. Join now: app.happywriter.co/worldbuilding/Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to episode 91 - How Lindsay Ellis WritesIn this episode, I get to interview a bonafide Youtube star and wonderful fiction writer. Lindsay is full of spunk and wisdom and this "get down into it and work your butt off" attitude that I just love.In this episode, Lindsey and I discuss how fiction overlaps with film, her journey to becoming a storyteller, and that age-old question: why is making YouTube videos so hard.This is a fun interview with one of my favorite quotes from a guest when Lindsay said, "Ability doesn't come from nature, it comes from practice." There is the entire podcast summed up in a sentence.I want to take a moment to thank Lindsay one more time for this interview.And now, my friends, without any further ado, here is the episode with Lindsay EllisSupport the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to episode 90 - How Scott Turow WritesWelcome my friends to episode 90 with another author who has solid tens of millions of books. Scott Turow is an author and lawyer.In this discussion, Scott and I dive into the guts of storytelling. More than just about any other interview, this one with Scott is special because we really tackle these big ideas in the storytelling life. It is philosophical and practical. Just the mix I love. Scott is so thoughtful in his responses and each time I've listened to this interview I've pulled out something new.I want to take a quick second to thank Scott for his time and for sharing so much with me.And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Scott Turow.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 89 - How Omar el Akkad writesI am so excited to welcome Omar back for a second time to the show. Omar was my first real interview for the podcast and he was last seen here on Episode 3. Unreal.I love Omar's work, and when I saw he had a novel out in the world — What Strange Paradise—I knew I wanted him back on the show.Omar is always so wise and insightful. I feel as if every time I speak with him, I go through a kind of storytelling masterclass. This interview is a deep dive into his writing process, some insights on the difference between writing book one and two, and how he uses real events to create story.I want to take a moment to thank Omar for his time and generosity.And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Omar el Akkad.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to episode 88 - How Yasmin Angoe WritesI am so excited to air this interview with Yasmin Angoe. Yasmin's debut novel, Her Name is Knight, will be released on November 1st, 2021, and chatting with her as she surfs with her debut coming out was such a pleasure. Yasmin and I dive into what is has been like to publish her first novel, her entire writing journey, and some of the lessons she has learned along the way.More than anything, I loved just chatting with Yasmin. Her spirit and openness and wisdom made this hour together just fly by.I want to say thank you to Yasmin for her time. And now, without any further ado, here is the interview with Yasmin Angoe.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 87 - How Margaret Mizushima WritesWelcome my friends to episode 87. This episode with Margaret Mizushima is overdue, because we open up a brand-new topic that I know is important to many writers. How to write non-human characters. So, for those of you who write animal or alien or monster characters, this is a great episode to learn from a master storyteller how to bring these characters to life.I want to take a moment to thank Margaret for her time.And now, without any further ado, here is the episode with Margaret Mizushima.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to episode 86 - How Steve Berry WritesAfter a nice long summer break, we are back! I hope everyone has enjoyed their summer and some warm weather. I am recording this intro from Cape Cod. We've been across half the country, from Colorado all the way to the east coast. It's been fun and crazy and crazy and crazy. But boy oh boy does it feel good to be back-producing episodes.So, we're kicking it off with a big one. Steve Berry is a #1 bestselling author with over 25 million books in print.Steve and I dive into writing history, writing series, and just what makes for amazing storytelling. This is one of the best.I want to take a minute to thank Steve for his time. And now, my friends here is the episode with Steve Berry.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

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We are on "summer break." Enjoy this replay from James Wade. ----------Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

This week we are on "summer break." Enjoy this replay from Amy Harmon. ----------Today's interview is with Amy Harmon. I was introduced to her work when I picked up her book What the Wind Knows. I loved the book and her style, especially for someone who loves historical fiction. What I did not know is how Amy is a complete baller. I'm not going to give anything away in this interview, but Amy's writing journey, her grit, and spirit are incredibly inspiring. In fact, when we ended recording for the interview, I asked if I could call her each week for a pep talk.  In this interview we cover the muscle it takes to write, we talk about Amy's self-publishing journey and highlight one of the most important traits for a writer to have to be successful. I know you will love this interview as much as I do. Without delay, here is the interview with Amy Harmon.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

This week we are on "summer break." Enjoy this replay from the one-and-only Sofia Segovia. Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 85 - How Taylor Moore WritesTaylor is a former CIA intelligence officer, he received a Degree in Journalism, followed by a Master's in Public Policy. His day view novel Down Range will be published on August 3rd, 2021.I want to take a minute to thank Taylor for her time.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 84 - How Jennifer Estes WritesJennifer Estep is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of more than 40 books. This episode is great for those writers who are into writing fantasy series and wants to hear how an absolute pro goes about her business.I want to take a minute to thank Jennifer for her time.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)

Welcome to Episode 83 - Hw Gayle Forman WritesGayle Forman is a #1 New York Times best-selling novelist. This episode is a "pinch me" episode because I get to dive into and hopefully unpack the way a storied novelist creates. The entire idea of this podcast is that we learn from those who are further down the road in their writing journey. But, if you would have told me that I'd have the opportunity to interview a novelist as kind, wise, and prolific as Gayle I'd have said you were crazy.But, here we are. There is so much to learn from Gayle in this episode. From her reflections on the pandemic to her process for writing her fiction.I want to say thank you to Gayle for her time and wisdom and awesomeness.And now, without any further ado, here is the episode with Gayle Forman.Support the show (http://www.howwriterswrite.com)