Podcasts about three muses

Martha Anne Toll is a novelist and literary and cultural critic, also a violist whose classical music training informs her artistic practice. She recently published her second novel, Duet for One, a beautiful love story based on the lives of musicians.his book is also about the death of a mother, and releasing this conversation on Mother's Day (in our countries) has a particular resonance for those of us whose mothers have died, and Martha and I talked about processing our own grief. We focused on both this book and her novel Three Muses, which I also recommend. You'll hear about her high and low points as a violist, different ways she has helped with programs related to social justice, and her involvement in the literary world including supporting less-represented authors. We also talked about the classical music world and living true to your values. Martha Toll comes to writing professionally after a career dedicated to social justice, and she shared some great perspectives on both pursuits. I've linked Martha's list of book and author suggestions in the complete show notes on my website, where you'll also find other episodes linked that you'll like, the transcript and the video!Martha Anne Toll websiteOriginal MerchCan you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? Thanks!Newsletter(00:00) Intro(02:34) viola teachers Max Aronoff, Raphael Hillyer(07:46)novel Duet for One(09:24) Martha's parents, book critic, getting published(11:59) Duet for One(15:30) excerpt from Duet for One(18:59) music in the book, continuing to play viola(24:58) Three Muses, grooming and exploitation(28:23)Dr. Henri Parens Holocaust survivor, cousin Ellen(31:17) Three Muses with excerpt(34:08) other episodes, ways to support this podcast(34:49 dealing with rejection and grief(40:05) law school, work in social justice(46:09) suggested authors (books listed in show notes)(51:34) characters to meet from her books, joyful family Thanksgiving traditions(57:37) Martha's Substack newsletter(01:00:53) artists' residencies

Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time) Today's guest is more than a Pushcart Prize nominee, she's a Yale College graduate, wife, mother and passionate creative. Who is she? She's Martha Anne Toll! Martha Anne Toll's writings have appeared in several media outlets, including NPR, The Millions, Blooms, The Washington Post, After the Art, Los Angeles Review of the Book and Heck Magazine. Martha's short story, The Gigolo, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She has been a Fellow at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts in Virginia and southern France, Monson Arts and Diary Hollow. She received her law degree from Boston University School of Law. Martha is the author of the novel, Three Muses. Her second novel, Duet for One, is scheduled to be released in 2025. Catch Martha Anne Toll on Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST! It's going to be fun! So much entertainment in store for you! Get the inside scoop on Martha's book, how she uses her law degree, what she does to sell more and more books and beyond! Listener dial-in number: (347) 994-3490 Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11am/EST (New York City time)

Notes and Links to Martha Anne Toll's Work         For Episode 221, Pete welcomes Martha Anne Toll, and the two discuss, among other topics, her early reading and writing and written word-heavy household, her love of music and other artistic pursuits, and the way muses have worked in her life and in her novel, ideas of grief, survivor's guilt and connection, real-life tragedies and heroes from the Holocaust that informed her writing, and other salient themes from her book like permanence, memory, and connection.     Martha Anne Toll's debut novel, THREE MUSES, was shortlisted for the Gotham Book Prize and won the Petrichor Prize for Finely Crafted Fiction. THREE MUSES has received glowing tributes since it came out in September 2022. She writes fiction, essays, and book reviews, and reads anything that's not nailed down.     She brings a long career in social justice to her work covering authors of color and women writers as a critic and author interviewer at NPR Books, the Washington Post, Pointe Magazine, The Millions, and elsewhere. She also publishes short fiction and essays in a wide variety of outlets. Toll is a member of the National Book Critics Circle and serves on the Board of Directors of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. ' Her second novel, DUET FOR ONE, will be out in early 2025. Buy Three Muses   Martha's Website   New York Journal of Books Review of Three Muses     At about 2:00, Martha provides a cool definition At about 2:25, Martha talks about her future project-her book coming out in 2025, and she shouts out places to buy Three Muses At about 4:20, Martha discusses her early reading and writing life, and the ways in which her parents influenced her habits At about 7:15, Martha traces her writing journey At about 8:40, Martha talks about inspiring and beloved writers (like Alex Chee, Garth Greenwell, Kiese Laymon, Vikram seth and shirley hazzard) and writing in contemporary times, as well as how working as a book reviewer affects her own reading for pleasure At about 10:55, Martha speaks to Pete's questions  At about 12:10, Martha gives seeds for Three Muses, including how she had ideas based on a real-life story from the Holocaust and the Greek view of three muses At about 14:10, Pete and Martha lay out some of the book's exposition  At about 15:30, Martha responds to Pete wondering about how the protagonist John was roused by a dance from Katya/Katherine At about 16:45, Martha reflects on Katya's problematic and ongoing collaboration and personal relationship with the director Boris At about 20:05, Pete lays out some of Katya's traumas At about 20:50, Martha talks about Janko/John's horrific childhood and the loss of his family in Mainz, Germany, in the Holocaust-Martha describes how her cousin Alan Boucher's memoir informed some parts of the book At about 22:25, Martha speaks about the guilt-inducing “Sophie's Choice” that afflicts and saves John/Janko's; she expounds upon his survivor's guilt At about 24:30, Pete and Martha compare Janko's story with that of Elie Wiesel and the ways in which iit was so gutting to see people killed in the camps so close to Liberation  At about 26:30, The two discuss the idea of reinvention as seen through John in the book, and Martha expands on “unlikely heroes” who helped John to survive At about 29:20, Martha discusses Barney and Selma Katz, who “adopt” John, and she talks about John's own psychoanalysis and psychologist training At about 31:05, The two discuss themes in the book of memorializing, living “in the present tense,” and how memory guides the characters' actions At about 33:05, Pete traces John and Katya's connections, and Martha debates how and if the “innate” connections are there At about 36:00, Pete asks Martha about any responsibilities/urgency to get Holocaust stories on the page  At about 37:45, Martha speaks of art and its “incredibl[e] importan[ce]” and the power of fiction At about 38:55, Martha shouts out Forgottenness by Tanja Maljartschuk as an example of the power of memory At about 39:55, Martha responds to Pete's question about the emotional toll of writing her book    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    I am very excited that starting in February with Episode 220, I will have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review-I'm looking forward to the partnership!    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 221 with Andrew Leland, a writer, audio producer, editor, and teacher. His first book, The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight, about the world of blindness (and figuring out his place in it), was published in July 2023 by Penguin Press, to great acclaim and receiving many awards.    The episode will air on January 31.

Notes and Links to Aniefiok Epoudom's Work      For Episode 220, Pete welcomes Neef Epoudoum, and the two discuss, among other topics, his early reading and writing, varied fiction and nonfiction writers and their influences on him, the pull of creative nonfiction on him as he discovered favorite writers and their favorite writers, the ways in which he engenders trust with interview subjects, and salient themes and topic from his book, including the UK's Windrush Generation, the ways in which UK grime and rap have grown together and separately, the racism and classism that has shaped so much of modern UK grime and rap, the standout artists who have carved their names in UK music folklore, how these people are shaped by societal forces, and more.    Aniefiok “‘Neef” Ekpoudom is a writer and storyteller from South London whose work documents community and culture in contemporary Britain. His debut book Where We Come From: Rap Home and Hope in Modern Britain is a social history of British Rap. It will be released via Faber & Faber in August 2023. As a journalist, he writes longform essays and profiles for The Guardian, GQ and more. From charting a history of Black Football culture in South London to mapping the forces of migration and music that formed J Hus, his writing weaves social, cultural and narrative history to explore the current, lived realities of peoples across the UK. Aniefiok's writing has featured in a number of essay collections and anthologies, including #Merky Books titles Keisha The Sket (2021) and A New Formation: How Black Players Shaped The Modern Game (2022), as well as SAFE: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space (Trapeze, 2019). Aniefiok was named on the Forbes' 30 Under 30 List for Media & Marketing. He is a British Journalism Award winner for his work with The Guardian. He has also been named Culture Writer of the Year at the Freelance Writing Awards, and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked with Nike, Netflix, Google, BBC, the Premier League, adidas, YouTube, Metallic Inc, COPA 90 and more. Buy Where We Come From: Rap, Home & Hope in Modern Britain   Aniefiok's Website     At about 3:20, Neef talks about his mindset being two weeks away from his book's publication and shares his experience in narrating the audiobook    At about 6:35, Pete shares glowing blurbs for Where We Come From from Caleb Azumah Nelson and Musa Okwonga   At about 7:15, Neef discusses places at which to buy his book, like Pages in Hackney, Seven Oaks Bookshop, and Libreria Bookshop   At about 8:05, Neef talks about his language and reading lives during his childhood   At about 10:50, Neef talks about the impact that US and UK rap had on him as a kid   At about 14:45, Neef talks about the ways in which US rap and its genres and subgenres were/are viewed in the US, and how UK rap has been blended with Jamaican Sound System and US hip hop   At about 17:00, Neef responds to Pete's question about his formation as a writer    At about 18:15, Neef traces his return to heavy reading in university and his exposure to creative nonfiction/New Journalism legends like Gay Talese and Joan Didion   At about 21:20, Neef talks about the contemporary writers who thrill him and challenge him, like Wright Thompson, Hanif Abdurraqib, David Finkel, Gary Smith, and Jacqueline Woodson    At about 26:25, Pete inquires about how Neef engenders trust from his interview subjects for his profiles    At about 29:30, Neef discusses his evolving goals that informed his book   At about 32:25, Neef responds with why he started the book at a show for Giggs   At about 36:35, Neef explains the importance of UK grime as using 140 beats per minute, as well as some forebears of UK rap and grime-the Windrush Generation and Jamaican Sound System    At about 42:30, Neef gives background on the amazing story of Cecil Morris and “Pirate Radio”    At about 47:05, Neef describes So Solid's garage music as a forebear of darker grime music that was to come    At about 49:30, Neef and Pete discuss parallels between more raw, honest American rap and some years later with Despa and in UK grime   At about 51:45, The two discuss the immigrant communities of South Wales that Neef so expertly charts when writing about Astroid Boys    At about 56:50, Neef gives background on how class often manifests in British life, and how writing the book changed the ways he saw class functioning   At about 1:00:33, Neef discusses the fusing of rap and grime and Cadet's and Despa's and others     At about 1:02:00, Neef talks about the power of Despa's “Meet the Artist” show   At about 1:04:30, Neef speaks to the legacy of Cadet after his tragic death in an auto accident   At about 1:09:20, Neef and Pete highlight how music helped with Pa Salieu's anxieties   At about 1:10:00, Neef and Pete discuss the book's last few chapters and the ways in which Neef depicts the ways in which music has changed    At about 1:12:35, Neef speaks to what he sees for the future of grime and rap and other UK music forms and highlights strong signs of continued substance in the music of current stars   At about 1:16:00, Neef speaks about “lower barriers to entry” in current music for women and others, “flattening the playing field” for those often ignored    At about 1:17:00, Neef speaks about exploring new projects, probably in fiction, and continuing to explore storytelling about contemporary    At about 1:18:00, Southampton FC shout out!    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    I am very excited that starting in late January with this episode, I will have two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review-I'm looking forward to the partnership!    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 221 with Martha Anne Toll, whose debut novel, THREE MUSES, was shortlisted for Gotham Book Prize and won the Petrichor Prize for Finely Crafted Fiction; has worked as a critic and author interviewer at NPR Books, the Washington Post, Pointe Magazine, The Millions, and elsewhere. Martha publishes short fiction and essays in a wide variety of outlets; member of the National Book Critics Circle.     The episode will air on January 24.

Episode 155 - Martha Anne Toll - Finely Crafted, Award-Winning Fiction   Martha Anne Toll is an author and former lawyer who has always been passionate about writing. She grew up in a secular Jewish family and was deeply influenced by the stories of Holocaust survivors. Martha's debut novel, Three Muses, is a beautifully crafted story that combines her love for ballet and her exploration of the impact of the Holocaust on her own Jewish identity. She is currently working on her second novel, Duet for One, which delves into the world of classical music in Philadelphia.   In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Martha about her writing process, her publishing journey, marketing efforts, and the value of attending book events to learn from other authors. They also discuss how the Holocaust factors into Jewish identity, especially for 20th century American Jews.   In this episode, Lynne and Martha discuss:  The inspiration behind the novel Three Muses Martha's introduction to Judaism through the Holocaust Martha's next novel Developing characters & the love story in Three Muses Writing process and revision Research for writing a book How to find a publisher Marketing & speaking engagements The power of 100 rejections Writing routines & book events Why beginnings & endings are so difficult Writing novels with no formal writing training – why you don't need a degree to write a great book! Being a ruthless self-editor   Links and Resources:  The Holocaust Auschwitz  Classic music in Philadelphia Woman of Valor Viola Writing Coaching Swan Lake Developmental Editing Writing Retreats Regal House Publishing Petrichor Prize Lynne's Substack Find Martha Anne Toll: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Substack     If you enjoyed this episode, you'll like these other Make Meaning Podcast episodes: Episode 146 – Barbara Stark-Nemon – Tracing the Path of Historical Fiction Episode 142 – Announcing Scotia Road Books Episode 131 -Weina Dai Randel – The Last Rose of Shanghai Episode 129 – Rosina Lippi – Author of the Wilderness Series Episode 128 – Becky Robinson – Building Reach for Books

In this episode, celebrated Author Martha Anne Toll shares her journey of persistence and creativity. Despite fairly constant rejection, Martha pursued her love of writing for 20 years. She emphatically shares with us the importance of tuning into our inner voice the one that urges us to keep going when things get tough. Martha intuitively knew how critical it would be to incorporate writing into all aspects of life - so that she could keep doing it even through the challenging dry times. She shares how she did this and how it kept her spirit alive as she navigated a long desert of rejection. She introduces her Gotham Award Nominated novel, The Three Muses and shares her writing process with listeners. The episode explores the significance of loneliness and yearning in creativity and the creative process as well as how Martha sees role as a writer. We touch on where she is with her second novel, her passion for mentoring other writers, and the value in "the rests" of creativity.Martha's wisdom and the learnings from her journey so far, provide valuable insights and uplifting inspiration for aspiring writers and creative individuals who are living their own ups and downs along the way as they preserve to find their own paths to success.What We Talk About:-Martha's journey of persistence and creativity.-The inner voice that motivates us to keep going.-Incorporating your creative passion into daily life.-Keeping creativity fresh during periods of rejection.-Martha's Three Muses and her writing process.-Techniques for effective writing.-The importance of loneliness and yearning in creativity.-The value of pauses in creativity.-The best place to start creative projects.Martha's wisdom and journey provide valuable insights for aspiring writers and creative individuals seeking to persevere and find their own paths to success.Embracing the Journey: Martha Anne Toll's Inspiring Story of Perseverance & The Creative SpiritIn the world of creativity, few stories are as inspiring as that of Martha Anne Toll. Her journey is a testament to the power of persistence, the magic of embracing one's inner voice, and the art of finding creative fulfillment even in the face of constant rejection. Join us as we delve into Martha's remarkable story and glean valuable lessons on how to keep your creative flame alive.About Martha Anne Toll: Martha Anne Toll is not an overnight success story. Her path to becoming a renowned writer was paved with two decades of rejection, but during that time, she never lost sight of her passion. After receiving her law degree from Boston University School of Law, she embarked on a journey that would ultimately lead her to the world of writing. Her essays and book reviews have graced prestigious publications such as NPR, the Washington Post, The Millions, and many more. Her writing reflects her deep insights, empathy, and her ability to connect with readers on a profound level.The Miracle of the Inner Voice: One of the most striking aspects of Martha's journey is the "miracle" that accompanies her every step of the way. She describes it as the little voice inside that whispers, "keep going." This inner voice is a constant companion that helps her navigate through adversity and rejection. Martha's story reminds us that inspiration is often found within ourselves, and we must listen carefully to that inner guidance.Incorporating Writing into Life: Martha's commitment to her craft is awe-inspiring. Even when her writing career faced countless rejections, she found ways to incorporate writing into all aspects of her life. This dedication allowed her to continue doing what she loved, purely for the love of it. Martha's story teaches us that creativity can flourish when it's woven into the fabric of our daily lives.Keeping Creativity Alive and Fresh: Creativity can wane during times of rejection and failure, but Martha found ways to keep it alive and flowing. She shares practical insights and ideas to help aspiring writers and artists keep their creative practices fresh, no matter how long it takes to achieve their big break.Martha's Three Muses: Music, Discipline, and Memory: In her novel "The Three Muses," Martha introduces us to her creative muses: Music, Discipline, and Memory. These muses inspire her and help her maintain her creative spirit. Learning about these muses can offer valuable guidance on nurturing your own creative loves.Starting in the Middle: One of Martha's unconventional yet liberating pieces of advice is to start in the middle of creative projects. Instead of obsessing over a perfect beginning, she encourages us to dive right into the heart of our creative endeavors. This approach allows for freedom and exploration, leading to unexpected and beautiful outcomes.Paying It Forward: Martha's journey has also inspired her to give back. She mentors other writers, sharing her experiences and insights with those following in her footsteps. Her willingness to support and encourage others underscores the importance of paying it forward in our creative communities.Embracing "The Rests": Martha's wisdom extends to recognizing the beauty in "the rests" of creativity. Just as music finds its magic in the pauses, our creative journeys can benefit from moments of reflection and rejuvenation. Her perspective encourages us to embrace these pauses as essential parts of our creative process.Martha Anne Toll's remarkable journey is a source of inspiration and valuable lessons for anyone pursuing their creative dreams. Her story reminds us that persistence, listening to our inner voices, and finding creative fulfillment in everyday life can lead to profound success. As Martha continues to celebrate the anniversary of her debut novel and works on her second, her story serves as a beacon of hope for all creatives on their own unique journeys.

Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Martha Anne Toll, Author of Three Muses._____LINKShttps://www.marthaannetoll.com/BOOKThree Muses - Celebrating its one-year birthday!_____Martha Anne Toll's debut novel, THREE MUSES, was shortlisted for the Gotham Book Prize and won the Petrichor Prize for Finely Crafted Fiction. THREE MUSES has received glowing tributes since it came out in September 2022. She writes fiction, essays, and book reviews, and reads anything that's not nailed down. Toll brings a long career in social justice to her work covering authors of color and women writers as a critic and author interviewer at NPR Books, the Washington Post, Pointe Magazine, The Millions, and elsewhere. She also publishes short fiction and essays in a wide variety of outlets. Toll is a member of the Board of Directors of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation.Toll's second novel, DUET FOR ONE, will be out in early 2025._____An ex-evangelical boomer, a middle-aged gay artist, and a frazzled stay-at-home mom walk into a bar, share a table, and go deep about some of life's big questions.Join Frank, Ernie, and Erin as they share stories of love, sex, grief, religion and so much more. This is “Love in Common.”Visit LoveInCommon.org to Subscribe on your favorite Podcast platform. Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787NEW: Love In Common Podcast with Frank Schaeffer, Ernie Gregg, and Erin BagwellApple Podcasts: ...

Discipline • Grace • GratitudeMartha Anne Toll grew up a passionate ballet dancer, musician, and advocate for social and racial justice.Through her creative endeavors Martha learned three important life lessons which she will share in our conversation so be sure to stay tuned)  and at the tender age of *almost* 65 she released her debut novel Three Muses, which has already been receiving great praise and awards!  Martha is a true inspiration who has dedicated her life to helping elevate the lives of others and continues to follow her own passions. Talk about brave.Episode Takeaways:Martha grew up surrounded by passionate educators and readers.She doesn't have any formal writing education but her parents served as passionate editors from a young age.Her social justice career lasted 25 years long. It took her well into adulthood to realize that the risks she was taking were actually brave!Writing in general is an act of bravery.THREE LIFE LESSONS: (1) The music is in the rests; (2) if you break things into component parts, you'll figure out how to put together a coherent whole; and (3) practice, practice, practice. Martha performed as a semi-professional orchestra and chamber music player in college and beyond.Bravery and courage come from unexpected places!The path toward publication was full of disappointment and despair.Getting a byline and being published as a book reviewer helped Martha build a platform.Rejection is normal in the arts - embrace it if you want to be successful. Martha chose to give back every time she was rejected and this helped keep things.Writing discipline: Martha likes to write in the morning and she firmly believes that writing begets writing. It doesn't matter what you're writing - JUST WRITE.Visit your local public library!!All reading counts - including audiobooks.Martha loves speaking to book groups and engaging with folks who are experiencing her books.Celebration: Martha had to get off the hamster wheel and criticize herself before she could really celebrate. Her favorite way to celebrate is by paying it forward.Charity: Equal Justice Initiative REGISTER FOR THE FREE, FIRST FRIDAY MANIFESTATION POWER HOUR HERE.JOIN US FOR TAMING THE CHAOS - A 4-PART MASTERCLASS SERIES HERE.If you've been inspired, touched, entertained, or motivated by this or any of Heather Vickery's content you can “say thanks” by buying her a virtual coffee!Let's connect ...Follow us on Instagram and connect with our host, Heather Vickery here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.com or via Instagram DM's.

Today I dive into E.J. Copperman's intriguing blend of science fiction and cozy mystery, "Ukulele of Death." Follow the adventures of Fran and Ken Stein, clone detectives on a quest to help people find their natural-born parents and unravel the mystery surrounding a valuable ukulele. I also sit down with author Martha Anne Toll to discuss her debut novel, "Three Muses," a powerful exploration of the Holocaust's impact on survivors, inspired by her Jewish heritage, ballet background, and Greek mythology. Discover the complexities of relationships, the "Me Too" movement, and the importance of memory. Plus, get a sneak peek into her upcoming novel, "Duet for One," a heartfelt musical love story about love, grief, and abandonment. Finally, I share my thoughts on the changing landscape of news consumption and the decision to stop receiving physical newspapers in a world where information is just a click away. Don't miss out on this engaging episode packed with insightful discussions and reviews, and find your next great read with us! Timestamps: "Ukulele of Death" Book Review - 00:00 Martha Anne Toll Interview - 04:25 Newspapers - 31:00 _ Produced by the Greenville Podcast Company.

Episode 21   Publishing is a tough industry no matter what age you are. Author Martha Anne Toll's award-winning book, Three Muses, was published when she was 64 years old. Today I am in conversation with her to talk about what it means to publish your first book as an older person--because with age comes wisdom, experience, and perspective. I loved having this conversation with Martha and I know you will enjoy listening to it and learning about her very fascinating career, her book Three Muses, and the insight she provides.   Resources Sign up for the WriterSpark newsletter: https://writersparkacademy.com/newslettersignup/ WriterSpark Website: http://writersparkacademy.com Grab WriterSpark Swag! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/writerspark/share Learn more about the host, Melissa Bourbon: http://melissabourbon.com Subscribe to WriterSpark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKN2ZVZwjoAOeHlBO-cRIw/videos Follow WriterSpark on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWriterSpark Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWriterSpark Instagram: http://instagram.com/bookishly_cozy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookishly_cozy Visit Martha's website: https://www.marthaannetoll.com/  

Interview with Martha Anne Toll, author of the novel THREE MUSES.You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, Martha shares the story of her long and winding journey to publication, releasing her debut novel at the age of 65. There are valuable lessons that come with that kind of perseverance. What if we as writers can begin to see rejection as ordinary, as simply part of the process? What if our goal, instead of getting published, was to get 100 rejections every year? Would that increase our capacity to live through this writing life? Finally, Martha offers a writing practice that has served her well through the years.  Martha is the author of the new novel, The Three Muses.

Martha Anne Toll has lived a musical life. She was raised with siblings who formed a family string quartet, studied with a world class teacher for viola, and spent countless hours perfecting the singular notes that, collectively, make beautiful music. In addition to music, Martha has a love of books few can match, interviewing authors and reviewing stories for NPR while she's also spent a lifetime in social justice. In this discussion, Adam and Martha discuss how her passion for music surrounded her childhood, the teacher who helped her understand the intricacies of her instrument, and her exceptional debut novel, Three Muses.  Books mentioned in this episode A Small Porch by Wendell Berry Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead Evicted by Matthew Desmond An Equal Music by Vikram Seth Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to rate and review us on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts and send your feedback to passionsandprologues@gmail.com. If you email us proof of your review, Adam will send you a personalized book recommendation via email! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is about sustaining the energy to write and market your work, no matter how long it takes. Becky is joined by https://www.marthaannetoll.com (Martha Anne Toll)—Novelist, Book Reviewer, Essayist, and Social Justice Advocate—who discusses her author journey, the challenges that come with trying to publish a novel, and how she has remained confident in herself and her work despite the setbacks.  During the episode, Martha shares:   About her background and how she's gotten to this point as an author.  How she sustained the energy and confidence in her book, https://www.marthaannetoll.com/three-muses (Three Muses), across a 10-year period of revising, resubmitting, and waiting. What she has done to market her book since its launch. Difficult barriers that she had to overcome when it came time to grow her online presence. Why she calls herself a writer more than she calls herself an author. Her experience launching her first book. What's working well for her when it comes to getting the word out about her novel. The feeling of not knowing what's working well and what isn't once you have launched a book.  The importance of lifting up the work of other authors and not being afraid to ask people to read your book. Some out-of-the-box book marketing ideas. For our show notes, including action steps and resources, visit: https://weavinginfluence.com/?p=39859 (https://weavinginfluence.com/podcast/episode-102-sustaining-the-energy-to-write/) Please feel free to send a message to Becky at becky@weavinginfluence.com to share your thoughts!

More Than Tutus and Pointe Shoes: A Reading List of Ballet Books Martha Anne Toll writes fiction, essays, and book reviews, and reads anything that's not nailed down. Her debut novel, Three Muses, won the Petrichor Prize for Finely Crafted Fiction. Toll brings a long career in social justice to her work covering writers of color and women writers. She is a book reviewer and author interviewer at NPR Books, the Washington Post, Pointe Magazine, The Millions, and elsewhere. She also publishes short fiction and essays in a wide variety of outlets. Toll has recently joined the Board of Directors of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation.

This week, I welcome acclaimed author, A.M. Homes to the show! We talk about her latest novel, The Unfolding, as well as her writing habits and what made her want to write about politics. Books discussed this week. The Unfolding by A.M. HomesSecret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington by James KirchickDinosaurs by Lydia MilletAncestor Trouble by Maude NewtonThe Hero of this Book by Elizabeth McCrackenFiguring by Maria PopovaOther Books DiscussedThe Foulest Things  Amy TectorMy Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole JohnsonA Carnival of Snackery by David SedarisHer Hidden Genius by Marie  BenedictA Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray BelcourtLeave the World Behind by Ruman AlamEphemeral Wings by Eva SilverfineBlack Folk Could Fly: Selected Writings Randal Keenan? Woolf Hall by Hilary MantellBring up the bodies by Hilary MantelGiving up the Ghost by Hilary MantelThe Guncle  by Steven RowleyReal Life by Brandon TaylorHorse by Geraldine BrooksBig Swiss by Jen BeaginThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell Find A.M. Homes on Social Media:Twitter nycnovelwww.Amhomesbooks.comThree Muses Giveaway instructions: Go to my instagram @jennifercaloyerasScroll until you find the Three Muses post. Follow me and leave a comment to enter. Tag friends for additional entries.  Share in stories for additional entries.  Giveaway closes on October 13th. I will contact the winner on October 14th. U.S. Mailing addresses only.  Support the show

Author of book reviews, essays, and short fiction, Martha Anne Toll, visits us to talk about her debut novel, Three Muses. Three Muses is the esteemed winner of the Petrichor Prize for Finely Crafted Fiction and tells the story of John, a Holocaust survivor, and Katya, a prima ballerina, and the fateful events that led Read More

This week, I am joined by Cat Acree, Deputy Editor of BookPage Magazine. We chat about how we select our next picks, changes in the publishing industry and Cat shares some of her favorite recent reads! Book recommendations: On the Rooftop by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton (sp?)Trust by Hernan DiazOur Missing Hearts by Celeste NgGrown Ups by Marie AubertThe Furrows by Namwali SerpellOther Book recommendations:There Muses by Drunk on Love by Jasmine GuilloryBest of Friends by Kamila ShamsieThe Foulest Thing by Amy TectorA Play for the End of the World by Jai Chakrabarti'sThree Muses by Martha Anne TollThe Lemon S.E.  BoydLiberation Day by George SaundersLincoln in the Bardo by George SaundersNow is Not the time to Panic by Kevin WilsonThree Muses Giveaway instructions: Go to my instagram @jennifercaloyerasScroll until you find the Three Muses post. Follow me and leave a comment to enter. Tag friends for additional entries.  Share in stories for additional entries.  Giveaway closes on October 13th. I will contact the winner on October 14th. U.S. Mailing addresses only. Links to BookPageBookpage.comFacebook:  BookpageTwitter:  @readbookpageTwitter:  @catacreeLink to hair in books on tik tok Kirkus most anticipated books for fall linkSupport the show

In Three Muses (Regal House Publishing, 2022) by Martha Toll, John Curtin survives the Holocaust by singing for the entertainment of the kommendant who murdered his family. He's sent to America, probably by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, to be adopted by a family whose son was killed fighting the war. The nourishment, love, and kindness of his new parents allows him to thrive. Years later, John is forced by Dr Roth to relive the worst moments of his life during therapy he's required to do as part of his psychiatric training. Meanwhile, after seven-year-old Katherine loses her mother, her aunt enrolls her in ballet classes, never realizing how it will change Katherine's life. The first thing to change is her name – Boris Yanakov, the director and choreographer, changes her name to the more Russian-sounding Katya Symanova. He seduces Katya and makes her a star, but also controls her every movement. When John sees Katya perform in Paris in 1963, he's bewitched and can't stop thinking about her. The next time they meet, in New York, John thinks he's found the love of his life, but Katya is still under Boris's control. John's experience with the three muses of Song, Discipline, and Memory is completely different than Katya's, but they are both forced to claw their way through doubt, despair and loneliness. Martha Anne Toll, whose debut novel, Three Muses, won the Petrichor prize for Finely Crafted Fiction, writes fiction, essays, and book reviews, and reads anything that's not nailed down. Martha brings a long career in social justice to her work covering BIPOC and women writers. She is a book reviewer and author interviewer at NPR Books, the Washington Post, The Millions, and elsewhere; and publishes short fiction and essays in a wide variety of outlets. She has recently joined the Board of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. When she's not interviewing or writing Martha likes to have lunch with friends, swim, walk, and spend time with her family. She lives just outside Washington D.C. area. G.P. Gottlieb is the author of the Whipped and Sipped Mystery Series and a prolific baker of healthful breads and pastries. Please contact her through her website (GPGottlieb.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Three Muses (Regal House Publishing, 2022) by Martha Toll, John Curtin survives the Holocaust by singing for the entertainment of the kommendant who murdered his family. He's sent to America, probably by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, to be adopted by a family whose son was killed fighting the war. The nourishment, love, and kindness of his new parents allows him to thrive. Years later, John is forced by Dr Roth to relive the worst moments of his life during therapy he's required to do as part of his psychiatric training. Meanwhile, after seven-year-old Katherine loses her mother, her aunt enrolls her in ballet classes, never realizing how it will change Katherine's life. The first thing to change is her name – Boris Yanakov, the director and choreographer, changes her name to the more Russian-sounding Katya Symanova. He seduces Katya and makes her a star, but also controls her every movement. When John sees Katya perform in Paris in 1963, he's bewitched and can't stop thinking about her. The next time they meet, in New York, John thinks he's found the love of his life, but Katya is still under Boris's control. John's experience with the three muses of Song, Discipline, and Memory is completely different than Katya's, but they are both forced to claw their way through doubt, despair and loneliness. Martha Anne Toll, whose debut novel, Three Muses, won the Petrichor prize for Finely Crafted Fiction, writes fiction, essays, and book reviews, and reads anything that's not nailed down. Martha brings a long career in social justice to her work covering BIPOC and women writers. She is a book reviewer and author interviewer at NPR Books, the Washington Post, The Millions, and elsewhere; and publishes short fiction and essays in a wide variety of outlets. She has recently joined the Board of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. When she's not interviewing or writing Martha likes to have lunch with friends, swim, walk, and spend time with her family. She lives just outside Washington D.C. area. G.P. Gottlieb is the author of the Whipped and Sipped Mystery Series and a prolific baker of healthful breads and pastries. Please contact her through her website (GPGottlieb.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

In Three Muses (Regal House Publishing, 2022) by Martha Toll, John Curtin survives the Holocaust by singing for the entertainment of the kommendant who murdered his family. He's sent to America, probably by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, to be adopted by a family whose son was killed fighting the war. The nourishment, love, and kindness of his new parents allows him to thrive. Years later, John is forced by Dr Roth to relive the worst moments of his life during therapy he's required to do as part of his psychiatric training. Meanwhile, after seven-year-old Katherine loses her mother, her aunt enrolls her in ballet classes, never realizing how it will change Katherine's life. The first thing to change is her name – Boris Yanakov, the director and choreographer, changes her name to the more Russian-sounding Katya Symanova. He seduces Katya and makes her a star, but also controls her every movement. When John sees Katya perform in Paris in 1963, he's bewitched and can't stop thinking about her. The next time they meet, in New York, John thinks he's found the love of his life, but Katya is still under Boris's control. John's experience with the three muses of Song, Discipline, and Memory is completely different than Katya's, but they are both forced to claw their way through doubt, despair and loneliness. Martha Anne Toll, whose debut novel, Three Muses, won the Petrichor prize for Finely Crafted Fiction, writes fiction, essays, and book reviews, and reads anything that's not nailed down. Martha brings a long career in social justice to her work covering BIPOC and women writers. She is a book reviewer and author interviewer at NPR Books, the Washington Post, The Millions, and elsewhere; and publishes short fiction and essays in a wide variety of outlets. She has recently joined the Board of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. When she's not interviewing or writing Martha likes to have lunch with friends, swim, walk, and spend time with her family. She lives just outside Washington D.C. area. G.P. Gottlieb is the author of the Whipped and Sipped Mystery Series and a prolific baker of healthful breads and pastries. Please contact her through her website (GPGottlieb.com). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Martha Anne Toll, author of "Three Muses"

Hello and how the heck are ya? Welcome to Marti's Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast where anything can happen! Broadcasting from the birthplace of jazz, the home of jambalaya and Po Boys, Marti's in New Orleans! Straight from Frenchmen Street, Marti joins Miss Sophie Lee, owner of the Three Muses restaurant, as well as singer/songwriter for her own band. Her music is a blend of traditional, New Orleans jazz and ‘40s era swing, and she's known for her sweet, silky vocals that will transport you straight back to an earlier, more romantic era of Jazz. “I actually went to . . a classical piano conservatory until they kicked me out,” says Sophie. “But then I picked up a guitar and start writing songs, which I had never done before. I started playing for fun, which is way more enjoyable than when I was forced to do it.” “I actually went to . . a classical piano conservatory until they kicked me out,” says Sophie. “But then I picked up a guitar and start writing songs, which I had never done before. I started playing for fun, which is way more enjoyable than when I was forced to do it.” Today, Sophie's cooking up a time-honored recipe that's made its way through two generations of her family, Ms. Moon's Bulgogi Rice Bowl! Find out what gets Sophie in gear to create new music, and how she found herself the Belle of the ball in the beautiful city of New Orleans, only on Marti's Music Kitchen! Special thanks to recording engineer Jason Jurzak, and roadies Todd Weedman and Bill Hinkle. Find Miss Sophie Lee online! Website: https://misssophielee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Sophie-Lee-184352391634907/ Three Muses FB: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeMuses/ Three Muses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threemuses.frenchmen/ Three Muses web: www.3musesnola.com http://MartiMendenhall.com http://Patreon.com/MartiMendenhall instagram.com/MartiMendenhall INGREDIENTS: 800g (1.76lbs) ribeye or top sirloin, thinly sliced 1 onion, peeled & thinly sliced 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds BULGOGI MARINADE 6 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp rice wine ½ onion 1 tbsp minced garlic ⅛ tsp black pepper Thinly slice the beef, put it in a medium-size bowl and set it aside. Blend all marinade ingredients using a food processor or blender and pour over the meat. Gently work the marinade into the meat with your hands. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours. Cook the marinated meat and vegetables together over medium-high 4-5 minutes, until meat is cooked through. Serve in a bowl over rice. Add an egg, over-easy on the top if desired. * A great alternative to using a bowl to marinate is to put the meat and marinade in a large plastic bag, seal it and work it into the meat that way. THEN refrigerate in the bag. #MartisMusicKit #MartiMendenhall #SophieLee #ThreeMusesNOLA #ThreeMuses #FrenchmenStreet #FridayNight #TGIF #NOLA #cocktails #cocktailtime #cocktailhour #latenightnola #drinkingnola #thespottedcat #bulgogi #neworleans #travel #louisiana #jazz #jazzlover #jazzsinger #MMK #RiceBowl #podcast #art #artist #artlover #musiclover #musician #music

Hello and how the heck are ya? Welcome to Marti's Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast where anything can happen! Broadcasting from the birthplace of jazz, the home of jambalaya and Po Boys, Marti's in New Orleans! Full Episode Here: https://mmk.martimendenhall.com/S2-EP35-Ms-Sophie-Lee-New-Orleans “I actually went to . . a classical piano conservatory until they kicked me out,” says Sophie. “But then I picked up a guitar and start writing songs, which I had never done before. I started playing for fun, which is way more enjoyable than when I was forced to do it.” Straight from Frenchmen Street, Marti joins Miss Sophie Lee, owner of the Three Muses restaurant, as well as singer/songwriter for her own band. Today, Sophie's cooking up a time-honored recipe that's made its way through two generations of her family, Ms. Moon's Bulgogi Rice Bowl! Find Miss Sophie Lee online! Website: https://misssophielee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miss-Sophie-Lee-184352391634907/ Three Muses FB: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeMuses/ Three Muses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threemuses.frenchmen/ Three Muses web: www.3musesnola.com http://MartiMendenhall.com http://Patreon.com/MartiMendenhall instagram.com/MartiMendenhall #MartisMusicKit #MartiMendenhall #SophieLee #ThreeMusesNOLA #ThreeMuses #FrenchmenStreet #FridayNight #TGIF #NOLA #cocktails #cocktailtime #cocktailhour #latenightnola #drinkingnola #thespottedcat #bulgogi #neworleans #travel #louisiana #jazz #jazzlover #jazzsinger #MMK #RiceBowl #podcast #art #artist #artlover #musiclover #musician #music

Travis DiNicola spoke with the new director of the UofI Jazz Studies program Freddie Mendoza about the upcoming Jazz Week festival at the University of Indianapolis. Travis DiNicola learns about a new album titled Three Muses from Jazz saxophonist Sophie Faught and and her band, including Nick Tucker on Bass and Ben Lumsdaine on drums. Travis DiNicola spoke with Motus Dance's Heidi Keller Phillips to find out more about Pairings, an evening of modern dance choreographed with wine and food pairings.