Conversations

Conversations is sometimes serious and sometimes humorous, but always informative. Host Dan Skinner shares interviews with writers about recent works of fiction and non-fiction, featuring internationally known best-selling authors as well as new voices in literature. Conversations also shares updates on the area art scene through discussions about upcoming performances and exhibits.

Conversations: Elysaa Friedland, "Last Summer at the Golden Hotel"

Wednesday, July 28th, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Elyssa Friedland talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, “Last Summer at the Golden Hotel.” Friedland is the author of four novels, and her work has also been published in The Washington Post, McSweeney’s, POPSUGAR, and New York magazine, just to name a few. When she is not writing, she is teaching creative writing a Yale University.

Conversations: Maxine Bédat, "Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment"

Monday, July 26th, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Maxine Bédat talks with host Dan Sinner about “Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment.” Bédat is the founder and director of “New Standard Institute,” a think and do tank dedicated to turning industry into a force for good. She is a former lawyer, an ambassador at the Rainforest Alliance, and has spoken at the World Economic Forum, the United Nations, and the Clinton Global Initiative.

Conversations: Michelle Miller-Adams, "The Path to Free College: In Pursuit of Access, Equity, and Prosperity"

Friday, July 23rd, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Michelle Miller-Adams talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Path to Free College: In Pursuit of Access, Equity, and Prosperity.” Miller-Adams is a researcher and professor of political science, the author of two previous books, and a consultant for states and cities about the Promise College Movement.

Conversations: Pam Jenoff, "The Woman with the Blue Star"

Thursday, July 22nd, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Pam Jenoff talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest work of historical fiction, “The Woman with the Blue Star.” Jenoff is the author of several books of historical fiction, including the bestsellers “The Orphan’s Tale” and “The Lost Girls of Paris.” She is an authority on World War II history and the Holocaust.

Conversations: Jennifer Weiner, "That Summer"

Wednesday, July 21st, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Jennifer Weiner talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "That Summer." Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seventeen books, including “Big Summer,” “Mrs. Everything,” and the children’s book “The Littlest Bigfoot.” In total, she has over 15 million books in print, published in 39 countries.

Conversations: Gabrielle Bluestone, "HYPE: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet - and Why We're Following"

Monday, July 19th, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Gabrielle Bluestone talks with host Dan Skinner about “HYPE: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet – and Why We’re Following.” Bluestone is a journalist whose writing has appeared in numerous publications including the “New York Times,” and “Washington Post.” She is also the Emmy-nominated producer of Netflix’s documentary “Fyre.” She exposed the Fyre Festival as a scam whil

Conversations: Jeffery Deaver, "The Final Twist"

Friday, July 16th, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Jeffery Deaver talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest novel featuring the character Colter Shaw, it’s an action-packed suspense thriller called “The Final Twist.” Deaver is the #1 international bestselling and award-winning author of more than forty novels, three collections of short stories, and a nonfiction law book. In addition to being an author, Deaver is a former journalist, folksinger, and attorney.

Conversations: Jocelyn C. Zuckerman, “Planet Palm: How Palm Oil Ended Up in Everything – And Endangered the World”

Thursday, July 15th, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Jocelyn C. Zuckerman talks with host Dan Skinner about “Planet Palm: How Palm Oil Ended Up in Everything – And Endangered the World.” Zuckerman has written for “Fast Company,” “The American Prospect,” “Vogue,” and many other publications. Zuckerman is also the former deputy editor of “Gourmet,” articles editor of “OnEarth,” and executive editor of “Modern Farmer.”

Conversations: Ashley Elston, "10 Truths and a Dare"

Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Ashley Elston talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest YA novel, "10 Truths and a Dare." Elston is the author of several novels including: “10 Blind Dates,” “The Rules for Disappearing,” “This Is Our Story,” and “The Lying Woods.” Although written for a young adult audience, Elston's novels have many adult readers as well.

Conversations: Doug Weaver, Theatre Lawrence, "Leaving Iowa"

Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, by Dan Skinner

On this edition of Conversations, Doug Weaver talks with host Dan Skinner about "Leaving Iowa." Weaver is directing the comedy as part of the Theatre Lawrence Summer Series. The play opens on July 16 and runs through July 24.

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