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• Charlotte McConaghy, Wild Dark Shore

  In this episode Brett sits down with Charlotte McConaghy to discuss her new book, 'Wild Dark Shore'. They talk about the island that inspired the fictional one from the novel, the way she visualizes her characters, the far reaching effects of climate change, and what it all affects beyond us. Charlotte's website:https://www.charlottemcconaghy.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macquarie_IslandIf you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

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• Allison Epstein, Fagin The Thief

  In this episode Brett sits down with Allison Epstein to discuss her new book, Fagin The Thief. They talk about the reimagining of literary characters, her inspiration for taking on Fagin, and agree on a pretty awful song from the musical Oliver.Allison's website: https://allisonepstein.com/Allison's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rapscallison/If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

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• Alejandro Heredia, Loca

  This week Brett sits down with author Alejandro Heredia to discuss his debut novel, 'Loca'. They talk about immigration, the book that made him a reader, creating characters not defined by race, gender or sexuality, and the importance of finding 'your people'.Alejandro Heredia is a writer from the Bronx. He has received fellowships from LAMBDA Literary, Dominican Studies Institute, UNLV’s Black Mountain Institute, and elsewhere. He received an MFA in fiction from Hunter College. Loca is his debut novel.Alejandro's website:https://www.aleheredia.com/Alejandro's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stories/aleherex/If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

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• Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Mutual Interest

  In this episode Brett sits down with Olivia Wolfgang-Smith to discuss her new novel, "Mutual Interest" which is an Indie Next Pick for February. We talk about the books third person narrative, gender roles, found families, capitalism, and finding queer joy in historical fiction.Olivia's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/owolfgangsmith/Olivia's website:http://wolfgangsmith.squarespace.comIf you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

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• Kristin Koval, Penitence

  In this episode Brett sits down with Kristin Koval to discuss her debut novel, “Penitence” which is the Barnes and Noble Discover pick for February.  She talks about her former career as a lawyer, her path to becoming a writer, empathy for characters, and the journey from tragedy to forgiveness. Kristin's website:https://kristinkoval.com/Kristin's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristinkovalwriterIf you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstackBookshop.org page:https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstackBrett's instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackBehind the Stack email:[email protected]

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