Monthly Archives: April 2026

Steven Rowley: The Guncle Back in Competition

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Doug Dangler

Novelist Steven Rowley has written five books including Lily and the Octopus, The Editor, The Guncle, and its sequel The Guncle Abroad. His work has been published in 20 languages, and he received the 2023 Thurber Prize for American Humor. … Continue reading →

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What would the dead want to discuss? wonders Thurber Prize finalist Alison Espach

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Doug Dangler

Alison Espach‘s novel The Wedding People was not only a New York Times bestseller and Best Book of the Year pick but it granted her finalist status for the 2026 Thurber Prize for American Humor. During our talk, she described … Continue reading →

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How to write a lot of songs? John Gorka says, “Schedule it”

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Doug Dangler

Singer-songwriter John Gorka knows how to write songs. But he wasn’t always so disciplined about it. Listen in as he describes what changes he made that has allowed him to be a prolific and insightful songwriter. Then, check him out … Continue reading →

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