Conversations with creatives.
Interviews that dig deep into the reasons why people who make things make things.
Interviews for Critical Influences
The community advocate discusses her journey from AOL chat rooms to Brooklyn’s DIY music scene, propelled by the belief that “if you have the right people and the right kind of vision in mind, then that's a very magical combination of getting shit done.” Read more.
Bonus feature! Listen to Jen talk and me type:
Interviews for The Red Hook Star-Revue
Emma Straub’s Magic Touch
The New York Times-bestselling author and bookseller discusses her novel, This Time Tomorrow, and her Brooklyn bookstore, Books Are Magic. Read more.
Interviews for Publishers Weekly
This weekly trade publication covers the book publishing industry for publishers, booksellers, librarians, literary agents, and authors. From 2018 to 2023, In addition to writing reviews, I conducted author interviews, bringing industry insights to a professional readership.
Interview with Svenja O’Donnell, author of Inge’s War
Published by Publishers Weekly (February 2020)
Interview with Walt Odets, author of Out of the Shadows
Published by Publishers Weekly (April 2019)