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Four Questions for Brandy Colbert
Author Brandy Colbert spoke with PW about her first venture into middle grade fiction, 'The Only Black Girls in Town.'
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Four Questions for Sarah Watson
We spoke with 'The Bold Type' creator Sarah Watson about her YA debut, 'Most Likely,' about a group of four teen girls, one of whom will go on to be the first woman president of the United States.
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In Conversation: Marisa Kanter and Rachel Lynn Solomon
We asked friends Marisa Kanter and Rachel Solomon to interview each other about their relationship as fellow YA authors—which started via the Pitch Wars mentorship program—and their new novels, 'What I Like About You' and 'Today Tonight Tomorrow.'
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Noir Realities: PW Talks with Wendy Lesser
In 'Scandinavian Noir: In Pursuit of a Mystery' (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, May.), critic Lesser contrasts the Scandinavia depicted in Nordic noir to the real thing.
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A Fictional True Story: PW Talks with Kent Carroll
Carroll and Jodee Blanco recreate the life and career of John Kennedy Toole, author of 'A Confederacy of Dunces', in 'I, John Kennedy Toole' (Pegasus, May.).
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No Greater Threat: PW Talks with Lawrence Wright
Pulitzer-winner Wright presents a chillingly plausible look at the consequences of a global pandemic in 'The End of October' (Knopf, May.).
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Q & A with Lisa Brown
We spoke with author-illustrator Lisa Brown about 'The Phantom Twin,' her first graphic novel.
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Laying Cromwell to Rest: PW Talks with Hilary Mantel
On the eve of the publication of 'The Mirror and the Light,' the final novel in Mantel's historical fiction trilogy about the life of Thomas Cromwell, we asked the novelist about the challenges of writing historical fiction, what she loves about Cromwell, and more.
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Writing the Book You Want To Read
PW talks to three African-American women novelists, Rita Woods, Alaya Dawn Johnson, and Rachel Howzell Hall about their recent books.
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Remembering Patsy Cline: PW Talks with Loretta Lynn
In 'Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust' (Grand Central, Apr.), Lynn recalls her friendship with country singer Patsy Cline.
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The New Antimonopoly Moment: PW Talks with Zephyr Teachout
In 'Break ’Em Up' (All Points, May.), attorney Teachout writes that the time to take on corporate monopolies is now.
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In Conversation: Ethan Long and Christy Ottaviano
We asked author-illustrator Ethan Long and his editor, Christy Ottaviano—publisher of her eponymous imprint at Henry Holt—about their new collaboration, the Happy County picture book series for preschoolers.
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Q & A with Linda Sue Park
Linda Sue Park spoke with PW about her new historical fiction novel, 'Prairie Lotus,' which takes a fresh look at the American West in the second half of the 19th century.
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Four Questions for Cassandra Clare
We spoke with Cassandra Clare about her fifth Shadowhunters series, The Last Hours trilogy, which kicks off next month with 'Chain of Gold.'
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In Conversation: Colin Meloy and Shawn Harris
We asked author and member of The Decemberists Colin Meloy and artist and musician Shawn Harris to interview each other about their new picture book, 'Everyone's Awake,' and their shared passion for music.
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Liana Finck on Pop-Up Magazine and Taking Her Cartoons to the Stage
'New Yorker' staff cartoonist Liana Finck talks to PW about bringing her cartoons to life as part of a Pop-Up Magazine performance.
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Present Company Accepted: PW talks with Caroline Welch
In 'The Gift of Presence' (TarcherPerigee, Mar.), Caroline Welch, cofounder and CEO of the Mindsight Institute in Santa Monica, Calif., sets out to distill reams of peer-reviewed science about mindfulness into plain, clear advice.
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Finding the Bright Side: PW Talks with John Moe
In 'The Hilarious World of Depression' (St. Martin’s, May.), podcaster Moe considers depression through his personal experiences and tales of those he’s interviewed.
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A Saga of Schizophrenia: PW Talks with Robert Kolker
In 'Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family' (Doubleday, Apr.), Kolker profiles the schizophrenia-afflicted Galvin family.
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Who’s Afraid of Nero Wolfe?: PW Talks with Josh Pachter
Rex Stout’s armchair sleuth gets new life in Pachter’s anthology, 'The Misadventures of Nero Wolfe' (Mysteriouspress.com, Apr.).



