“That kind of realness is what I’m after when I’m crafting characters.” A conversation with Ellen Birkett Morris on celebrating successes, overcoming failures, and reckoning with pragmatic thinking versus accepting the supernatural.
Read More“There were plenty of times when I worried that I was just screaming in the reader’s face...” — A conversation with Hell is a World Without You author, Jason Kirk about writing memorable characters, the early 00s music scene, deconstructionism, and what’s coming next.
Read MoreA conversation with Ryan Rumsey about the early beginnings of Rival Signs, recording in his home studio, and the complicated feelings of living in the same area where you grew up.
Read More“Bombing on stage isn’t something that affects me. I think the worst is yet to come.” — a conversation with comedian/musician Brice Evans about what inspired him to start doing standup, being unafraid of failure, and the art of telling dirty jokes while a family of five is just trying to enjoy their chimichangas ten feet away.
Read More“Dreams are never to be limited to another person’s expectations.” — a conversation with singer/songwriter Jeremy Todd about failure, the virtuous pursuit of the perfect song, and his excellent new solo album.
Read More“I Think If Anyone Told Me My Songs Were ‘Cute,’ I Would Die.” —A conversation with Allison Staulcup of pizza4sluts on songwriting, backhanded compliments, and the drawbacks of naming your band something awesome.
Read More“As long as we like the songs, I’m happy. If other people like the songs too, I’m even happier.”—A Conversation with Zach Arnold of Bad Ghost about their new EP, being mean in the studio, and what happens when we die.
Read More“Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously” — a conversation with David Curtis (Run Kid Run / Side Walk Slam) about old records, lessons learned, and new beginnings.
Read More“Write Whatever Speaks to You”— A Conversation with Children's Author and Illustrator Charlene Chua about her new book, Hug?
Read More“My Music Is My Heart.”—A conversation with musician Tyler Collins of Bareheart about heart-on-sleeve writing, old band days, and the importance of finding your voice in difficult times.
Read More“Be Kind to Yourself.” —A conversation with author Margaret Finnegan about the inspiration and process behind her middle-grade debut novel, WE COULD BE HEROES.
Read More“Our Eyes Are Definitely Set Towards What’s to Come Rather Than Where We’ve Been” —A Conversation with Carbondale’s Trophy Shop about the making of their new EP, One Eighteen, the friendship that forms the foundation of their band, and a certain beloved, checkered floor venue in Herrin.
Read MoreA conversation with Joshua Clifton about running an independent record label, being in a band, and the ever changing idea of success.
Read More“I couldn’t wait to see what would happen if I actually wrote them down.” —A conversation with children’s author Meera Sriram about early attempts, working with an illustrator, and the lessons she’s learned so far in her journey.
Read More“But you kinda have to put yourself out there anyway and see what happens.” — A conversation with Heather Hammers about her music career, songwriting, and the difficulty of sharing your art with those you’re closest to.
Read More"I don't talk about my feelings that often. Writing helps get 'em out."— A conversation with Eric Smith about pop punk bands, tour memories, and the lessons learned from writing his new young adult novel, The Girl and the Grove.
Read More"Sing Along Songs Will Be Our Scriptures" — A conversation with David Kallison (The Sound and the Story) about the power of music, the (sometimes) futility of writing, and trying to get better.
Read More"Trust the Process"— A conversation with Jennifer Robin Barr about writing, her book Goodbye, Mr. Spalding, and Philadelphia sports.
Read More"Having Doubts is a Shape-Shifting Oblivion"—A conversation with young adult author Dave Connis about writing, music, writing music, and battling self doubt.
Read MoreA conversation with illustrator Charlene Chua about her career, developing her style, and comic books.
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