Brendan Dowling Author Archive

Email: bdowling@ala.org

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Nico Lang On Finding Space For Queer Joy In His Extraordinary New Book

Nico Lang’s extraordinary American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era dives into […]

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Luis Jaramillo On Allowing Characters To Make Not Great Choices

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Charles Bock on Grief, Musicals, and Montaigne

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“I Was On A Treasure Hunt” – Ann B. Parson On Her Fascinating Debut Novel

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Matt Ferrence On How Stories Offer A Way Forward In Politics

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Fred Waitzkin On The Lifelong Friendship At The Heart Of His New Novel

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Asher Perlman On Obsessive Ruminating, Getting Personal, And Drawing Hands

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Myriam Lacroix On Her Spectacular Debut Novel

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Emiko Jean On The Role Of Hope In Her Riveting New Thriller

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“You Don’t Know How Many People Are In Your Corner Until You Remove Yourself Out Of Your Own Way” – Deesha Dyer On Taking Risks and Tackling Imposter Syndrome

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Katya Apekina On Mediums, Complicated Family Relationships, And The Weight Of Storytelling

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Daniel Lefferts On The Surprising Fusion Of Influences On His Exhilarating Debut Novel

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“The End Is Not The End, It’s Going To Linger” — Lindsay Hunter On Her Heartbreaking New Novel

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“I Want There To Be Room For The Reader’s Imagination” – Laura Sims On Her Terrifying New Novel

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Denene Millner On Her Tender Family Saga And Discovering “Beauty On The Page”

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Nina Simon On How Her Bighearted Mystery Helped Her Redefine Strength

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Judith L. Pearson On Mary Lasker, The “Catalytic Agent” Who Revolutionized U.S. Medical Research

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Greg Glasgow And Kathryn Mayer On The Environmental Battle Behind Walt Disney’s Final Project

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Madeline Martin On The Unexpected Discovery That Made Her Change Course Midway Through Her Novel

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Ben Purkert On Masculinity, The Ad World, and The “Train Wreck” Aspect Of His Sensational Debut Novel

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Greg Marshall On Writing Fearlessly And Rediscovering Queer Joy

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Fiona Davis On Radio City Music Hall And The City Behind The Stage

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Tyler Parker On Inherently Flawed Characters And Embracing Maximalism

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Bringing Home The Personal Story In “The War Is Here”

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Rebecca Makkai On Plot Construction, Boarding Schools, And Singing Gorilla Telegrams