Category: Convos With Writers
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Convos With Writers: 11 Questions with Amanda Simkin
‘Chicago mom’ is a term synonymous with Amanda Simkin. When I was freelancing for parenting websites, our paths kept crossing in such unique ways that by the time we officially met I thought, “Wait- how have we not been friends for years?!” Good news, we are friends, and I glean inspiration from this mama-of-two everyday-…
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Convos With Writers: 11 Questions with Brittany Drehobl
You guys, get ready for me to throw the book at you, because Convos with Writers is back and my new interviewee will basically convince you that the hottest club in town is your local library and you will need to HIT IT UP TODAY. She’s a marathoner with a master degree. A Cubs fan…
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Convos with Writers: 11 Questions with Wendy Altschuler
Imagine surfing in El Salvador Kayaking in Big Sky, Montana Strolling atop the Burj Khalifa in Dubai Wandering the markets of Hong Kong Traversing a glacier in Iceland Practicing yoga in Mexico Now imagine that you’re paid to do this. More specifically, paid to write about it. Such is the life of travel writer and…
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Convos With Writers: 11 Questions with Nathan Bransford
If you are in the writer world, then you already know of Nathan Bransford. His website/blog is lauded with awards from Writers Digest. He is a former literary agent and CNET social media manager. His tips for querying are recommended by some of the biggest names in books (ahem, Veronica Roth). He penned a trilogy…
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Convos With Writers: 11 Questions with Lisa Jakub
You already know Lisa Jakub and that’s okay. You know her from her work in Mrs. Doubtfire or Independence Day or maybe even George Lucas in Love, that viral video before ‘viral’ was actually a thing. She’s a face you grew up with and there’s probably a part of you that recalls a sweet childhood or…
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Convos With Writers: 11 Questions With Sari Wilson
When I first heard of the novel Girl Through Glass, I remembered the sheen of my dance tights. I recalled the tight bun coiled on top of my head, the sweat dripping down my spine, and the dinners scarfed in the car as my mother shuffled me from one class to the next. “A young girl’s…
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Convos With Writers: 11 Questions with Bethany Neal
When I was 17 I was reallllly into headbands, Green Day CDs, and Doc Martens. Oh and I regularly took style cues from Tracy Flick. Ah memories! But here’s what sticks from that time: the power of a crush, the tight bond of friendships, and the deep, frustrating awkwardness of having zero self-confidence. In short?…
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Convos With Writers: 11 Questions with Anna Lane
Crack your knuckles and do some light stretching because the dynamic, articulate, fun, and spirited woman you’re about to meet will have you laughing so hard that you’ll mildly choke on that glass of wine paired with Oreos (no judgment; it’s nice to eat allllll the treats once kids go to bed). Ladies and gentlemen,…
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Convos With Writers: 11 Questions With Kayt Sukel
I am gobsmacked by Kayt Sukel. It’s not often that you come across someone who is dynamic in all forms: brilliant, curious, stunningly pretty, wickedly funny, easy conversationalist, and all-around cool girl. I imagine she kills it at just about every dinner party. Kayt is the author of Dirty Minds: This is Your Brain on…
Kelly Q. Anderson 