A fun chat with Gillian McAllister all about her new book Famous Last Words, negotiating with hostages and toddlers, Mars bars, writing at night, and the insane amount of words that end up in the trash while she’s writing. Plus – Dave is heckled by several comedians, Laura takes a tumble, and Andrew negotiates with his son. We also recommend: The Store by Bentley Little, What Comes of Attending the Commoners Ball by Elisabeth Aimee Brown, and An Unwelcome Journey by James E. Wisher. Audiobook of the Week is Prima Facie by Suzie Miller.
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Ep. 219 What’s In A Name With Gillian McAllister
A fun chat with Gillian McAllister all about her book Just Another Missing Person, spending loads of time on baby name websites, twists, and the genius of Love Island. Plus – Dave watches a show on a cell phone, Laura’s trying to create a prairie meadow, and Andrew’s got a literal pain in the neck. We also recommend: Animal Person by Alexander MacLeod, The Ferryman by Justin Cronin, and An Unexpected Magician by Guy Antibes. Audiobook of the Week is Red Queen by Juan Gómez-Jurado.
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