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Acclaimed 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.…
The 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…
What 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…
Bestselling 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…
New 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…
Pulitzer 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…
What 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…
Dan 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.…
Five-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…
Steve 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…
