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The Reconstructionist, a novel by Nick Arven

Episode 48: Engineering the short story with author (and engineer) Nick Arvin

Hey Prosers, So … a funny thing happened on the way to this podcast … In April 2017, I invited author and engineer Nick Arvin to the school where I work. Over two days, he gave several talks on writing, and I recorded one of

Episode 35: Salon editor Kim Brooks discusses her captivating debut novel, The Houseguest

If you’ve ever wondered how to write an alternating point-of-view historical novel with prose that wields similes like samurai swords, then Kim Brooks’ second appearance on Behind the Prose is for you. Brooks graces the virtual studio a second time to discuss her debut novel