author interviews

Me and My Big Mouth Interview

by Other People with Brad Listi December 22, 2011 author interview podcasts

I’ve been interviewed by Scott Pack over in the UK.
Thanks to Mr. Pack!
-BL

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Episode 27 — Barry Eisler

by Other People with Brad Listi December 18, 2011 author interview podcasts

The guest is Barry Eisler.  He’s the author of several bestselling thrillers, the most recent of which is The Detachment, which caused a stir in publishing earlier this year when Eisler turned down a six-figure deal from St. Martin’s and … Continue reading →

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Episode 26 — David Shields

by Other People with Brad Listi December 14, 2011 author interview podcasts

David Shields is the guest. He’s the author of twelve books, including Reality Hunger: A Manifesto (Knopf, 2010), which was named one of the best books of the year by more than thirty publications; The Thing About Life Is That … Continue reading →

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Episode 23 — Dennis Cooper

by Other People with Brad Listi December 4, 2011 author interview podcasts

Dennis Cooper is the guest.  He’s the author of several books, including The Sluts, God Jr., the five novels of the George Miles cycle, and, most recently, The Marbled Swarm, now available from Harper Perennial. “Disquieting, humbling, and sadly beautiful … Continue reading →

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Episode 22 — Darin Strauss

by Other People with Brad Listi November 30, 2011 author interview podcasts

Darin Strauss is today’s guest.  He is the author of three novels—Chang & Eng, The Real McCoy, and More Than It Hurts You.  And his most recent book is a memoir called Half a Life (McSweeney’s) which won the National … Continue reading →

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Episode 21 — Janet Reitman

by Other People with Brad Listi November 27, 2011 author interview podcasts

Janet Reitman is the guest.  She is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone magazine and the author of the bestselling Inside Scientology:  The Story of America’s Most Secretive Religion, recently named by the New York Times as one of its … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Electric Literature

by Other People with Brad Listi November 21, 2011 author interviews

I’ve been interviewed by Electric Literature, which has some really nice things to say about the podcast.  Many thanks to Julia Jackson, editor of the Electric Dish. Here’s the intro to the interview: A few weeks ago, I first listened … Continue reading →

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Episode 19 — Elissa Schappell

by Other People with Brad Listi November 20, 2011 author interview podcasts

  The guest is Elissa Schappell, author of the story collections Use Me (William Morrow), which was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award, and the brand new Blueprints for Building Better Girls, available now from Simon & Schuster. A former … Continue reading →

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Episode 18 — Katie Arnoldi

by Other People with Brad Listi November 16, 2011 author interview podcasts

Today’s guest:  Katie Arnoldi, the bestselling author of three novels:  Chemical Pink, The Wentworths, and Point Dume. This one’s gonna blow your mind, people.  Just trust me.  It’ll make you want to buy a plane ticket.  It’ll make you want … Continue reading →

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Episode 17 — Joshua Mohr

by Other People with Brad Listi November 13, 2011 author interview podcasts

Joshua Mohr is the guest.  He’s the author of three novels:  Some Things That Meant the World to Me, Termite Parade, and, most recently, Damascus.  All are available from Two Dollar Radio, one of America’s finest independent presses. “The bard … Continue reading →

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Episode 16 — Gina Frangello

by Other People with Brad Listi November 9, 2011 author interview podcasts

Gina Frangello is the guest. She is the critically acclaimed author of the novel My Sister’s Continent (Chiasmus Press), the story collection Slut Lullabies (Emergency Press), and the forthcoming novel A Life in Men (Algonquin). She is also the esteemed … Continue reading →

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Episode 15 — Jillian Lauren

by Other People with Brad Listi November 6, 2011 author interview podcasts

The guest is Jillian Lauren, author of the memoir Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, a New York Times bestseller, and the brand new novel Pretty, both available from Plume Books. Kirkus calls her a “deft storyteller,” and Antoine … Continue reading →

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Episode 14 — Shann Ray

by Other People with Brad Listi November 2, 2011 author interview podcasts

The guest is Shann Ray, author of the critically acclaimed story collection American Masculine, now available from Graywolf Press. A very impressive guy.  A college basketball star.  A doctorate in psychology.  A professor of leadership studies (with an emphasis on … Continue reading →

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