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Speaking of Writers
Hosted by Steve Richards · EN
Welcome to Speaking of Writers. Veteran broadcaster Steve Richards interviews local, regional and best selling authors. For more info email steve @ sval622@sbcglobal.net. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/speakingofwriters/subscribe
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Stephanie Soileau -Should the Waters Take Us - Speaking of Writers
6d ago00:17:42Tap to summarizeAcclaimed author Stephanie Soileau joins Steve Richards on Speaking of Writers to discuss her extraordinary debut novel, Should the Waters Take Us.Spanning four centuries of history, the novel follows generations of one Acadian family while exploring Louisiana's disappearing wetlands, the Deepwater Horizon-inspired oil disaster, cultural identity, family, resilience, and climate change.Stephanie discusses her twenty-year journey writing the novel, her extensive research into Cajun history and environmental justice, and the personal family experiences that inspired this unforgettable literary achievement.If you enjoy literary fiction, historical fiction, environmental fiction, or multigenerational family sagas, this is an interview you won't want to miss.#SpeakingOfWriters #StephanieSoileau #ShouldTheWatersTakeUs #LiteraryFiction #HistoricalFiction #BookPodcast #AuthorInterview #Louisiana #ClimateFiction #BookLovers
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Mark Shrager Interview -Diane Crump: The First Woman to Ride in the Kentucky Derby
1w ago00:28:20Tap to summarizeThe incredible true story of the woman who changed horse racing forever.On this episode of Speaking of Writers, Steve Richards welcomes author Mark Shrager to discuss his compelling new biography, Diane Crump: A Horse Racing Pioneer's Life in the Saddle.Discover how Diane Crump became the first woman to compete in an official Thoroughbred race in America and the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby, overcoming discrimination, threats, and enormous obstacles to forever change the "Sport of Kings."A fascinating conversation about sports history, courage, women's rights, and one extraordinary athlete.Subscribe for more author interviews from the Keeneland Library Lecture Series.#SpeakingOfWriters #KeenelandLibrary #MarkShrager #DianeCrump #HorseRacing #KentuckyDerby #WomenInSports #SportsHistory #Biography #ThoroughbredRacing #HorseBooks #AuthorInterview #Podcast #BookPodcast #SteveRichards #WomenTrailblazers #HistoryPodcast #Equestrian #Books
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Philip Norman – MR. MOONLIGHT: Brian Epstein and the Making of the Beatles
2w ago00:18:13Tap to summarizeWhat made Brian Epstein one of the most influential figures in music history—and why has so much of his story remained untold?On this episode of Speaking of Writers, bestselling Beatles biographer Philip Norman discusses MR. MOONLIGHT: Brian Epstein and the Making of the Beatles, a compelling new biography of the visionary manager who transformed four young musicians from Liverpool into a global phenomenon.Discover the untold story behind Beatlemania, the personal struggles Epstein endured, the mysteries surrounding his life and death, and the legacy that continues to shape popular music today.#SpeakingOfWriters #PhilipNorman #MrMoonlight #BrianEpstein #TheBeatles #Beatles #Beatlemania #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #MusicBiography #RockHistory #ClassicRock #MusicBooks #AuthorInterview #Podcast #BookPodcast #BritishInvasion #Liverpool #MusicHistory
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Simon Michael Discusses The French Vendetta - Charles Holborne Legal Thriller Series - Speaking of Writers
2w ago00:24:32Tap to summarizeBestselling author and barrister Simon Michael joins Speaking of Writers to discuss The French Vendetta, Book 11 in the acclaimed Charles Holborne series. We explore historical crime fiction, legal thrillers, wartime France, moral compromise, justice, and the inspiration behind one of today's most compelling historical mystery series.#SimonMichael #TheFrenchVendetta #CharlesHolborne #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalCrime #LegalThriller #CrimeFiction #MysteryBooks #BookPodcast #AuthorInterview #HistoricalMystery #WorldWarII #BookLovers #Readers #Podcast #SpeakingOfWriters #SteveRichards #Books #BookTube #SpotifyPodcasts
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Jonathan W. Jordan – Ike and Winston: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship
3w ago00:21:06Tap to summarizeNew York Times bestselling historian Jonathan W. Jordan discusses his latest book, IKE AND WINSTON: World War, Cold War, and an Extraordinary Friendship.Jordan explores the remarkable relationship between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Winston Churchill—from the battlefields of World War II to the tensions of the Cold War—and explains how their friendship helped shape modern history.A fascinating conversation about leadership, trust, diplomacy, and two legendary figures whose partnership changed the world.#JonathanJordan #IkeAndWinston #SpeakingOfWriters #MilitaryHistory #WorldWarII #Churchill #Eisenhower #HistoryPodcast #Leadership #AuthorInterview
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Eric Moskowitz – The Hardest, Longest Race: Henry Ford and America's First Cross-Country Auto Race
3w ago00:24:31Tap to summarizePulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eric Moskowitz joins Speaking of Writers to discuss The Hardest, Longest Race: Henry Ford and the Cross-Country Contest That Changed America.Discover the remarkable true story of America's first coast-to-coast automobile race in 1909, where Henry Ford sought to prove the Model T could conquer impossible terrain and reshape the nation's future. Eric shares the extraordinary research behind this forgotten story of endurance, innovation, corporate rivalry, sabotage, and the birth of the American automobile.If you enjoy American history, transportation history, business, innovation, or compelling nonfiction, this is an episode you won't want to miss.#EricMoskowitz #TheHardestLongestRace #HenryFord #ModelT #AmericanHistory #AutomotiveHistory #SpeakingOfWriters #HistoryPodcast #BookPodcast #TransportationHistory #PulitzerPrize #NonfictionBooks #HistoryInterview #RoadTripHistory
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Jennifer Shebib - Rainbow Baby - Speaking of Writers Podcast
3w ago00:16:41Tap to summarizeWhat happens when years of heartbreak are met with extraordinary hope?On this episode of Speaking of Writers, Steve Richards welcomes Jennifer Shebib, author of Rainbow Baby. Jennifer shares her deeply personal memoir about infertility, miscarriages, IVF, a failed adoption, delayed motherhood, and the incredible journey that led to becoming a first-time mother at age 47.Together, they discuss breaking the silence surrounding infertility, the emotional duality of grief and joy, the importance of a supportive partner, and why telling children the truth about how deeply they were loved before they arrived is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give.Whether you've experienced fertility struggles or simply appreciate stories of courage, perseverance, and hope, Jennifer's journey is one that will stay with you long after the conversation ends. For more info on the book click HERE#SpeakingOfWriters #JenniferShebib #RainbowBaby #InfertilityAwareness #IVFJourney #MiscarriageAwareness #RainbowBabyBook #Motherhood #AdvancedMaternalAge #Memoir #HopeAfterLoss #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #WomenAuthors #SteveRichards
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Dan Mason on Fearless: Leadership, Innovation, and the Evolution of Radio
4w ago00:27:42Tap to summarizeDan Mason's career helped shape modern radio. In this episode of Speaking of Writers, he discusses Fearless: The Life and Times of a Media Maverick, a memoir chronicling more than forty years of innovation, leadership, and change in the broadcasting industry. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, lessons in leadership, and why radio continues to matter in a rapidly evolving media landscape.#DanMason #Fearless #SpeakingOfWriters #SteveRichards #Radio #Broadcasting #MediaLeadership #Memoir #Podcast #AuthorInterview #RadioHistory #BroadcastingLegend #Books #BookPodcast #MediaInnovation #Storytelling #BFOA #BroadcastersFoundationOfAmerica
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Joe Posnanski – BIG FAN: Why Sports Bring Us Together -Speaking of Writers Podcast
4w ago00:26:00Tap to summarizeFive-time National Sportswriter of the Year and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Posnanski joins Speaking of Writers to discuss BIG FAN, a heartfelt and hilarious celebration of sports, friendship, travel, and fandom.From baseball to Premier League soccer, darts to pickleball, and even Taylor Swift, Joe explores why the things we love bring us together.#JoePosnanski #BigFan #SpeakingOfWriters #SportsBooks #SportsWriting #SportsPodcast #Baseball #Football #PremierLeague #Baseball100 #MichaelSchur #ThePosCast #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #Books #Readers #SportsFans #Storytelling #Podcast #SpotifyPodcast
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The Last Titans: Richard Vinen on Churchill, de Gaulle & the Leaders Who Changed History -Speaking of Writers
Jul 1400:19:12Tap to summarizeSteve Richards welcomes award-winning historian Richard Vinen to discuss The Last Titans, a compelling new look at Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle, two extraordinary leaders whose influence continues to shape the world.Watch and Listen now on Spotify.#RichardVinen #TheLastTitans #SpeakingOfWriters #HistoryPodcast #Churchill #CharlesDeGaulle #WorldHistory #Biography #MilitaryHistory #Leadership #Books #AuthorInterview
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