A podcast where we interview queer and female-identifying authors about their upcoming novel! Hear about what made their book come to life, the ups and downs of writing and the publishing industry, and plain ole silly tangents in comfortable conversation that feels like it could be happening between friends at your local book club or from your couch. Hosted by long-time booklover and mid-time podcaster, Julia Steudle, Novel Finds is a place to celebrate diverse voices and read good books. New episodes every other Sunday!
Artwork: Jonah Kensett (@jonahkensett)
Music: Brady Dunn (@bradois)
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A podcast where we interview queer and female-identifying authors about their upcoming novel! Hear about what made their book come to life, the ups and downs of writing and the publishing industry, and plain ole silly tangents in comfortable conversation that feels like it could be happening between friends at your local book club or from your couch. Hosted by long-time booklover and mid-time podcaster, Julia Steudle, Novel Finds is a place to celebrate diverse voices and read good books. New episodes every other Sunday!
Artwork: Jonah Kensett (@jonahkensett)
Music: Brady Dunn (@bradois)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Julia chats with author, editor, and scholar Lee Mandelo, about his anthology Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity, in which he compiled and editied 22 short stories from prominent and emerging LGBTQIA+ voices! The book is out now, so find it at your favorite local indie, or order it from one of Lee's faves: Carmichael's, Charis Books & More, Loyalty Books, Books Are Magic, or Unabridged
Death By TBR (Lee's favorite books): Labyrinth by Kate Mosse, The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar, The Long Run: A Creative Inquiry by Stacey D'Erasmo, Blackouts by Justin Torres, The Dove in the Belly by Jim Grimsley, and The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera
Follow Lee on Bluesky, IG, and his website
Watch lgbt+ positive shows on GagaOOLala
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Host: Julia Steudle
Co-Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett
Music: Brady Dunn
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