Thoughts from a Page Podcast

We discuss their new book Finding the Right Words, deciding on what format to use, writing together, differentiating the various diseases that cause memory loss, the importance of reading to retaining language, and much more. Cindy’s recommended reads are: White Noise by Don DeLillo A Tattoo on My Brain by Daniel Gibbs Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenridge Bruce’s recommended read is: The Wind Blows Away Our Words by Doris Lessing Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon...

Nathaniel and I discuss Travels with George, why and how Nathaniel, his wife, and his dog recreated George Washington’s travels during the first two years of his presidency, how people tend to idealize the past, wading through the myths and traditions surrounding Washington, the book’s fabulous cover, and much more...

Jane and I discuss The Sweetest Remedy, writing in the third person, being selected for Book of the Month (twice), setting a book in Nigeria, crafting her second novel, and much more. Jane’s recommended reads are: The Secret Lives of the Four Wives by Lola Shoneyin Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant  Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here...

Jo and I discuss Three Rooms, how she decided to write this story, whether working as an editor helped her when crafting this book, her writing process, why she doesn’t use speech marks, and much more. Jo’s recommended reads are: Intimacies by Katie Kitamura Bear by Marian Engel A Year in the New Life by Jack Underwood Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.    Thanks to the Jung Center Houston for sponsoring this episode...

Eden and I discuss The Bennet Women, retelling Pride & Prejudice on a contemporary college campus, how she formed her writing group and decided to tell this story, her publishing journey, writing from multiple points of view, and much more. Eden’s recommended reads are: Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here...

Elizabeth and I discuss Good Apple, how her love affair with New York City began, raising kids in Manhattan, how the term evangelical has become political, the loss of any middle ground in the United States today, her hilarious book cover story, and much more. Elizabeth’s recommended reads are: Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here...

Julie and I discuss Eva and Eve, how she discovered her mother’s secret history, her fascination with chance encounters and the sometimes long-lasting impacts, things that did not make it into the book, following her in her parents’ footsteps as a book cover designer, and much more. Julie’s recommended reads are: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon...

Kim and I chat about her bookstore, Intermission Bookshop, in Brownwood, Texas. During World War II, the shop was a theater known as the Queen Theater. Open all night, soldiers would find rest here when hotels were all full. Fully renovated, the store is now home to gently used and new books. It is a great space to find a new book to read, make new friends, and where real stories are shared.  Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon...

Stephanie and I discuss A Most Clever Girl, how she decided to write about Elizabeth Bentley, her fascination with the time period and spy craft, the format for the story, bringing forgotten women to life, our shared love of Jane Austen, and much more. Stephanie’s recommended reads are: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller The Guncle by Steven Rowley Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here...

Gill and I discuss The Collector’s Daughter, the photograph that inspired this book, finding the right way to begin telling the story, the appeal of King Tutankhamen, the curse of King Tut’s tomb and how it began, and much more. Gill’s recommended reads are: The Hidden Child by Louise Fein People Like Us by Louise Fein Three Words for Goodbye by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here...