Episode 89 - Literature's Biggest Scandals, Secrets and Publishing Disasters (with Bethanne Patrick)

Send us Fan MailDana welcomes one of her most well-read guests yet, Bethanne Patrick to the show. Bethanne is a columnist on hot books for The Washington Post; a contributor to The Los Angeles Times, Poets & Writers, and NPR Books, among others; and the author of the forthcoming memoir Life B.  From the fraudulent memoirist who ran a dubious charity to the second-rate thriller author who was also a first-class liar, Patrick will uncover some of the shocking secrets that have been hidden behind the prestige of the publishing industry for years.Often referred to by her alias, The Book Maven, Bethanne shares details on these bookish stories, many of which made news headlines. However, these scandals may not have been reported on fairly and accurately the first go around. Oprah Winfrey, James Frey, JK Rowling, Truman Capote, Dominick Dunne, and more... More information on Missing Pages is available here!Get Dishing Drama Dana Merch!https://represent.com/store/dishing-drama-dana-wilkeyFollow Dana: @Wilkey_DanaFollow Casey: @CaseyHanley$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email [email protected]’s YouTube ChannelSupport the showDana is on Cameo!Follow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo send Dana information, show requests and sponsorships reach out to our new email: [email protected]’s YouTube Channel