Writers
179. Christy Lau on Bangkok, Thailand and Expressing Emotion through Poetry
Christy Lau joins us from Bangkok, Thailand. She’s a teacher, writer, and poet. We chat about Bangkok, Thailand — it’s culture, people, and a bit of its history. Christy Lau loves the beaches of Thailand and hopes to visit all within time! I spent a few days in Thailand and so we talked a little…
Read More176. Gigi Flores on Living on the US-Mexico Border, Film, and Creative Writing
Gigi Flores is from Juárez, Mexico and has lived in El Paso, Texas for over 11 years. She shares what it’s like to live on the US-Mexico border and how it shapes and affects regional culture. Gigi dives into her favorite films and what makes them interesting storytelling. She also shares her exploration into creative…
Read MoreSreoshi Bakshi on Kolkata, India and Writing to Explore Human Emotion
Joining us from Kolkata, India, Sreoshi Bakshi is the first international guest on the Rich Conversations podcast. Rich learns more about the artistic city of Kolkata and the country of India as a whole. He learns the impact of the Freedom Fighters of the early 20th century and much more. Sreoshi shares her writing experience…
Read MoreHistorian David Rothmund on Teaching, Researching, Writing, and Reading
Historian David Rothmund (aka Dr. Dave) returns to Rich Conversations for his third appearance. Catch him on episodes 25 and 46 as well. Today we discuss his experience teaching university during COVID, his research as a historian and the process he takes, how he goes about assembling knowledge to write, and what he’s working on.…
Read MoreAuthor Caroline George on Writing “Dearest Josephine” and Regency Era History
YA Author Caroline George joins the program to discuss writing her latest book, Dearest Josephine. Our conversation covers her writing process, Regency era history and society, and pursuing romance years ago and today. (1:45) Writers thriving in isolation, publishing industry, book cover and interior design. How she transition between her last book taking place in…
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