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Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

38. Beyond the First Book: Writing Sequels

In this episode, John and Laura dive into the challenges and rewards of writing sequels and building book series. They […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on November 13, 2024November 13, 2024

37. The Coat Check Girl

John talks to co-host Laura Buchwald about her recently released debut novel, and first in a trilogy, The Coat Check […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

36. Inspiration from Steinbeck

Laura and John discuss Laura’s upcoming debut novel, The Coat Check Girl, John’s new middle grade novel Ace Adler and the Pendulum […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

35. Traditional and Self Publishing

Laura and John talk about their two paths to publishing: Laura with her traditional contract, and John with his self […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

34. Photojournalist Richard Drew

Laura and John talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photojournalist Richard Drew and telling stories through photography, his famous Falling […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on October 4, 2023

33. The Final Stretch and Next Beginnings

Laura and John catch up after a busy summer and talk about progress and next steps as they are both […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023

32. Announcements and More

John welcomes special guest, PWDT’s own Laura Buchwald to talk with her about some big announcements in her world. They […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on October 4, 2023

31. Self Doubt and Confidence

Laura and John contemplate self doubt in writing, how it ties to ego and confidence. They also go through a […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on March 12, 2023March 12, 2023

30. Talking With Barbara Josselsohn

Laura and John welcome author Barbara Josselsohn into the PWDT virtual studio to talk about her book The Lilac House, being […]

Posted in: Uncategorized Posted on March 5, 2023March 5, 2023

29. On Revising and Editing

Laura and John talk about their WIPs (work in progress) and  their processes for revising and editing. As usual, they […]

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