The Author and the Amateur

Approaching Big Topics: Humor in Science with Mary Roach

Our host, Haley, chats with author Mary Roach about her work combining science with humor. Mary Roach is the author of books like Bonk, Gulp, Packing for Mars, and Fuzz.

The Book vs. the Screen Adaptation with Keely Madden and Kerry Madden-Lunsford

Our host, Haley, attempts to settle a great debate with sisters Kerry Madden-Lunsford and Keely Madden, an author and a playwright, respectively. The sisters are currently working to turn Kerry’s novel, Offsides, into a TV pilot, making them the perfect candidates for this week’s episode.

The Books that Built Us with Sarah Aronson

Our host, Haley, talks about the books that changed the way her elementary and middle school self thought and meets with Sarah Aronson, picture book and middle grade author of titles such as: the Wish List series, Just Like Rube Goldberg, and her newest release Brand-New Bubbe.

For the Love of a Plot Twist with Ruth Ware

Our host, Haley, converses with author Ruth Ware about plot twists, reveals, and everything related to mystery and thriller stories. Ruth Ware’s popular works include: The Woman in Cabin 10, The Turn of the Key, and The It Girl.

The Foundational Stories with Tanya Lee Stone

Our host, Haley, meets with Tanya Lee Stone to dissect the importance of the picture book genre to the foundation of a child’s life and how she got into writing overlooked true stories. Stone’s popular works include: Elizabeth Leads the Way, Who Said Women Can’t Be Doctors?, Girl Rising, and The Good, The Bad, and The Barbie.