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A Few Words With: “Elsewhere, California” Author Dana Johnson
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Author Dana Johnson has been described as "an exacting observer of the beautiful ugly truths of Los Angeles, class, race, being alive.” After reading her outstanding debut novel
A Few Words With: “Family Coach” Catherine Pearlman
Parenting is a damned hard job. Days off? Ha! And as any stressed out, overworked and sleep-deprived parent can tell you, we can all use a hand once in a while.
A Few (More) Words with NYT Bestselling Author Jeff Pearlman
`There is a first time for everything, and so today The Open Mic welcomes NYT Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman as its very first return guest.
A Few Words with Galadrielle Allman
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Imagine for a moment your father was an icon of his generation - rock music music royalty whose name elicits reverential tones from anyone who speaks of him.
The Open Mic: A Few Words with Author Hampton Sides
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Over the last three decades, award-winning journalist and author Hampton Sides has become one of the most respected and popular voices in narrative history and literary nonfiction.
The Open Mic: A Few Words with Honeycutters Singer/Songwriter Amanda Anne Platt
I've always loved a wide variety of music, from rock to soul to R&B to country. These days I'm particularly fond of a unique style of music usually labeled Americana, roots rock or alt country.
The Open Mic: A Few Words with Playwright Richard Broadhurst
Since at least the time of the ancient Greeks, human beings have been exploring the questions of life through the art and craft of the stage play and its creator, the playwright.
The Open Mic: A Few Words with Mystery/Thriller Author Wendy Tyson
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In life and work, lawyer and author Wendy Tyson likes to allow things to grow organically.