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The Author Shoppe Interviews
by Murphy Little
The Author Shoppe Podcast is recorded at The Author Shoppe in downtown Hattiesburg, MS. The podcast discusses upcoming event at the store and interviews state and local writers.
Episodes
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22. "Love so deep and so pure." Eileen St. Lauren
Murph and Eileen St. Lauren converse about Eileen's upcoming book, "Goodlife, Mississippi." "You Are My Sunshine" was written by C. Mitchell and J. Davis and performed by Ray Charles. The Author Shoppe does not financially benefit from it's use.
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21. "I'm looking for connection." Olivia Pritchard
Murph and Olivia discuss Olivia's new book, Mutts, a coffee table must-have that has adorable dog photos and stories. "I Love My Dog" is written and performed by Cat Stevens. The Author Shoppe does not profit from it's use.
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20. "Somethings work out; somethings don't." Joesph Townsend and Anne Hart Preus
Joesph Townsend and Anne Hart Preus chat with Murph about writing a book in tandem, more specifically writing their book, "Out of Texas," in tandem. Based on true events of a feud between two families, one from Texas and one from Missississippi, "Out of Texas" follows an ex-slave turned secret...
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19. "Tenacity for life." Jamie Dickson
Jamie Dickson sits with Murph and shares the thrust of his poetry collection "Some Sweet Vandal" with both gravity and sardonic wit. Jamie speaks powerfully on the need for poetry at an NEA conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft0NKq88fCc&t=7s "Quiet" and "Breather" are both written and...
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18. "Sit down and write it out." Jason Beverly
Okay, the audio is rough on this one. Jason Beverly is a professor, writer, Hattiesburg-native, and all-around nice guy. He and Murph chat about one of his previous books. "Watch It Burn" is written and performed by--local songwriter!--Sophia Turner. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use...
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17. "The C-Word." Charlie and Sherri Marengo
Charlie and Sherri Marengo delve into the pain and panic that shook them when Charlie was diagnosed with terminal cancer and the awe they felt when Charlie, miraculously, survived. "12 Years After 7 Months to Live" is their story of struggle and hope. "Kintsugi." is written and performed…
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16. "I was empty on the inside." Regina Medious
Murph and Regina Medious reflect on the responsibility of surviving trauma and teaching others to survive trauma, through the lens of Christian lay ministry. Regina is a teacher and author of Unmasked Beauty, a memoir of hope. "Goodbye, Revenge." is written and performed by--local…
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15. "I'm always writing." C.T. Salazar
Full discretion, the sound quality of this episode may erupt your rat-ta-te-tat ear drums. (Okay, that was hyperbolic. It is of bad quality but not physically painful. Aesthetically painful is another matter. [...it's Hemingbear's fault.]) Murph and C.T. Salazar rap on the process of crafting...
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14. "Shapes stories can take." Olivia Claire Friedman
Murph and Olivia Claire Friedman explore shapes that frame narratives, how trauma affects characters, methods to ground a story, and the importance of names. Olivia is a poet, novelist, professor, and author of HERE LIES, a novel set in a near-future Louisiana where it is illegal to bury the…
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13. "Your child should be better than you. " Adam Clay
Murph and Adam Clay reflect on aging, parenthood, and trees. Adam is a poet, editor, professor (etc.), and author of Make Room for the Sea, a poetry collection released during the impetus of Covid and now receiving the attention it deserves. "Jeremy" is written and performed by Pearl Jam. The...
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12. K. Gaffney, D. Greenspan, & C. Dekkers (Super-Cut)
Murph recently conducted three separate interviews with doctoral students from the USM Center for writers. On Feb. 26 at 6p, the Shoppe will host the students/poets (Katherine Gaffney, David Greenspan, and Corrine Dekkers) for a book release party celebrating David Greenspan's new poetry...
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11. "Glass box." Shawn Whittington
Murph and Shawn Whittington converse about addiction, the past, and how writers can use sci-fi and fantasy as personal allegory. Copies of Shawn's vampiric/apocalyptic series, Ravage & Requiem, are for sale at The Author Shoppe. "Sylvia Plath" is performed by Ryan Adams. The Author Shoppe does…
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10. "Some one has to write this stuff down." Scott Roberts
Murph and Scott Roberts confab about historical fiction and how recent events from your community can impact you as the writer. Scott's new book, "Well #9", which focuses on a lethal oil field accident and its consequences, will be released on Dec. 1 at the Author Shoppe. "There She Goes, My...
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9. "Write that down." Jim Noles
Murph and Jim Noles raconteur about historical narrative and methodology and, of course, Jim's history, "Undefeated: West Point's Perfect Season 1944," which Jim describes as "Hoosiers" meets "Band of Brothers." "Writer's Retreat!" is performed by Lloyd Cole. The Author Shoppe does not profit…
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8. "I started again." Mary Abraham
Murph and Mary Abraham discuss Mary's novel "Where the Creek Runs" and multiple drafts it took for the novel's release. "Rewrite" is performed by Paul Simon. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.
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7. "There's no going back to normal." Mea Smith
Murph and Mae Smith discuss Mea's collection "Grief Like A River", writing with depression, personal character arcs, and how writing therapeutically supports the grieving. "Letter Never Sent" is performed by Young Summer. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.
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6. "Find a way to do it." Sharwynne Drennan
Murph and Sharwynne Drennan discuss her book "Pippin and the Magic Castle" and other writing projects Sharwynne has pursued and will pursue. The Author Shoppe interviews are recorded at The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg, MS. If you have any questions for the Shoppe, our email address is...
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5. "It's not my story." Benjamin Morris
Murph and Benjamin Morris speak about Benjamin's book "Hattiesburg", historiography, and Ben's current writing project. "Oxford Comma" is performed and written by Vampire Weekend. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.
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4. "I found out this was fun." Anita Blount
Join Murph and Anita Blount's talk about writing and Anita's new book, A Lovely Condition. Anita will be signing her book on June 26th, 12-1pm, at The Author Shoppe.
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3. "Paintings make their own decisions." Whitson Ramsey
Join Murph and Whiston Ramsey talk about writing and Whiston's new collection, Photographs and Paintings. Whitson will be signing his collection on June 19th, 12-2pm, at The Author Shoppe.
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2. "One line is an anchor." Thomas Richardson
Join Murph and Thomas Richardson's talk about poetry and Thomas's new collection, How to Read. Thomas will be signing his collection and reading poems from How to Read on June 12th, 1-3p, at The Author Shoppe, 140 E. Front Hattiesburg, MS.
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1. "The writer's sense of truth." David W. Walker
Pilot. Join Murph and David W. Walker's talk about writing and David's new book, The Witch's Tower. David will be signing books and reading a selection from The Witch's Tower on June 5th, 2-4pm, at The Author Shoppe.
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The Author Shoppe Podcast is recorded at The Author Shoppe in downtown Hattiesburg, MS. The podcast discusses upcoming event at the store and interviews state and local writers.
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The Author Shoppe Interviews is created and hosted by Murphy Little.
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