https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-author-shoppe-interviews--4945048enBooksCopyright Murphy Littlehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/364c51c5857d5c960f257d5b238884ab.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-author-shoppe-interviews--4945048Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:10:18 +0000Murphy LittleMurphy Littleinfobear@authorshoppe.comThe Author Shoppe Podcast is recorded at The Author Shoppe in downtown Hattiesburg, MS. The podcast discusses upcoming event at the store and interviews state and local writers.yesserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-the-writer-s-sense-of-truth-david-w-walker--45067399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45067399Thu, 27 May 2021 19:15:36 +0000Murphy LittlePilot. Join Murph and David W. Walker's talk about writing and David's new book, The Witch's Tower. David will be signing books and reading a selection from The Witch's Tower on June 5th, 2-4pm, at The Author Shoppe.1504cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-one-line-is-an-anchor-thomas-richardson--45171025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45171025Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:49:51 +0000Murphy LittleJoin Murph and Thomas Richardson's talk about poetry and Thomas's new collection, How to Read. Thomas will be signing his collection and reading poems from How to Read on June 12th, 1-3p, at The Author Shoppe, 140 E. Front Hattiesburg, MS.2384cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-paintings-make-their-own-decisions-whitson-ramsey--45264398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45264398Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:04:00 +0000Murphy LittleJoin Murph and Whiston Ramsey talk about writing and Whiston's new collection, Photographs and Paintings. Whitson will be signing his collection on June 19th, 12-2pm, at The Author Shoppe.1005cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-i-found-out-this-was-fun-anita-blount--45431447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45431447Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:59:04 +0000Murphy LittleJoin Murph and Anita Blount's talk about writing and Anita's new book, A Lovely Condition. Anita will be signing her book on June 26th, 12-1pm, at The Author Shoppe.1802cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-it-s-not-my-story-benjamin-morris--45698755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45698755Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:41:56 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Benjamin Morris speak about Benjamin's book "Hattiesburg", historiography, and Ben's current writing project. "Oxford Comma" is performed and written by Vampire Weekend. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.3943author,authorshoppe,becool,hattiesburg,history,interview,readlocalyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-find-a-way-to-do-it-sharwynne-drennan--45789358
The Author Shoppe interviews are recorded at The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg, MS. If you have any questions for the Shoppe, our email address is infobear@authorshoppe.com.

The song "White Rabbit" was originally recorded by Jefferson Airplane and is here covered by Haley Reinhart. The Author Shoppe has in no way profited or will profit from the use of this track.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45789358Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:56:15 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Sharwynne Drennan discuss her book "Pippin and the Magic Castle" and other writing projects Sharwynne has pursued and will pursue. The Author Shoppe interviews are recorded at The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg, MS. If you have any...
The Author Shoppe interviews are recorded at The Author Shoppe in Hattiesburg, MS. If you have any questions for the Shoppe, our email address is infobear@authorshoppe.com.

The song "White Rabbit" was originally recorded by Jefferson Airplane and is here covered by Haley Reinhart. The Author Shoppe has in no way profited or will profit from the use of this track.]]>1201authors,authorshoppe,becool,hemingbear,interviewscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-there-s-no-going-back-to-normal-mea-smith--46433702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46433702Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:50:26 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Mae Smith discuss Mea's collection "Grief Like A River", writing with depression, personal character arcs, and how writing therapeutically supports the grieving. "Letter Never Sent" is performed by Young Summer. The Author Shoppe does not...2451authors,authorshoppe,becool,bookshops,hattiesburg,hemingbear,interviews,poetry,readlocal,supportlocalauthorscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-i-started-again-mary-abraham--47544847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47544847Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:04:18 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Mary Abraham discuss Mary's novel "Where the Creek Runs" and multiple drafts it took for the novel's release. "Rewrite" is performed by Paul Simon. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.2393authors,authorshoppe,becool,bookshops,hattiesburg,hemingbear,localauthors,readlocalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-write-that-down-jim-noles--47544986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47544986Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:16:09 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Jim Noles raconteur about historical narrative and methodology and, of course, Jim's history, "Undefeated: West Point's Perfect Season 1944," which Jim describes as "Hoosiers" meets "Band of Brothers." "Writer's Retreat!" is performed by...1189authors,authorshoppe,becool,bookshops,hattiesburg,hemingbear,interviews,readlocalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-some-one-has-to-write-this-stuff-down-scott-roberts--47696288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47696288Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:28:59 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Scott Roberts confab about historical fiction and how recent events from your community can impact you as the writer. Scott's new book, "Well #9", which focuses on a lethal oil field accident and its consequences, will be released on Dec. 1...1935authors,authorshoppe,hattiesburg,hemingbear,readlocalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-glass-box-shawn-whittington--47843867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47843867Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:01:51 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Shawn Whittington converse about addiction, the past, and how writers can use sci-fi and fantasy as personal allegory. Copies of Shawn's vampiric/apocalyptic series, Ravage & Requiem, are for sale at The Author Shoppe. "Sylvia Plath" is...1516authors,authorshoppe,hattiesburg,hemingbearcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-k-gaffney-d-greenspan-c-dekkers-super-cut--48763922
Time-stamps:
Katherine Gaffney-- :50
David Greenspan-- 27:30
Corrine Dekkers-- 45:10

*Warning: The files were corrupted for this podcast. While the interviews are still in their complete edited form, the sound mixing will be at best sub-par.

"The Engine Driver," "The Crane Wife 3," and "Calamity Song" are performed by The Decemberists. The Author Shoppe does not profit from their use-- except for their good vibes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48763922Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:10:51 +0000Murphy LittleMurph recently conducted three separate interviews with doctoral students from the USM Center for writers. On Feb. 26 at 6p, the Shoppe will host the students/poets (Katherine Gaffney, David Greenspan, and Corrine Dekkers) for a book release party...
Time-stamps:
Katherine Gaffney-- :50
David Greenspan-- 27:30
Corrine Dekkers-- 45:10

*Warning: The files were corrupted for this podcast. While the interviews are still in their complete edited form, the sound mixing will be at best sub-par.

"The Engine Driver," "The Crane Wife 3," and "Calamity Song" are performed by The Decemberists. The Author Shoppe does not profit from their use-- except for their good vibes.]]>3994authorshoppe,booksigning,centerforwriters,hattiesburg,poetry,poets,readlocal,southernmiss,usmcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-your-child-should-be-better-than-you-adam-clay--50243818

"Jeremy" is written and performed by Pearl Jam. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50243818Fri, 17 Jun 2022 22:25:19 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Adam Clay reflect on aging, parenthood, and trees. Adam is a poet, editor, professor (etc.), and author of Make Room for the Sea, a poetry collection released during the impetus of Covid and now receiving the attention it deserves....

"Jeremy" is written and performed by Pearl Jam. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>2582authorshoppe,center4writers,hattiesburg,poetry,poets,readlocal,southernmiss,usmcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-shapes-stories-can-take-olivia-claire-friedman--50299849
Olivia is a poet, novelist, professor, and author of HERE LIES, a novel set in a near-future Louisiana where it is illegal to bury the dead.

Kurt Vonnegut's Shapes of Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP3c1h8v2ZQ

"1922" is written by Charlie Parr and performed here by Phil Cook. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50299849Wed, 22 Jun 2022 23:02:59 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Olivia Claire Friedman explore shapes that frame narratives, how trauma affects characters, methods to ground a story, and the importance of names. Olivia is a poet, novelist, professor, and author of HERE LIES, a novel set in a...
Olivia is a poet, novelist, professor, and author of HERE LIES, a novel set in a near-future Louisiana where it is illegal to bury the dead.

Kurt Vonnegut's Shapes of Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP3c1h8v2ZQ

"1922" is written by Charlie Parr and performed here by Phil Cook. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>2059authorshoppe,center4writers,hattiesburg,herelies,readlocal,southernmiss,usmcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-i-m-always-writing-c-t-salazar--50300588
Murph and C.T. Salazar rap on the process of crafting poetry, the archival mind, and writing communities. C.T. is a poet, librarian, professor, and author of Headless John the Baptist Hitchhiking, a poetry collection.


"One Headlight" is written by Jakob Dylan and performed by The Wallflower. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50300588Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:20:40 +0000Murphy LittleFull discretion, the sound quality of this episode may erupt your rat-ta-te-tat ear drums. (Okay, that was hyperbolic. It is of bad quality but not physically painful. Aesthetically painful is another matter. [...it's Hemingbear's fault.]) Murph...
Murph and C.T. Salazar rap on the process of crafting poetry, the archival mind, and writing communities. C.T. is a poet, librarian, professor, and author of Headless John the Baptist Hitchhiking, a poetry collection.


"One Headlight" is written by Jakob Dylan and performed by The Wallflower. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>1709authorshoppe,hattiesburg,poetry,readlocalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-i-was-empty-on-the-inside-regina-medious--50410178

"Goodbye, Revenge." is written and performed by--local songwriter!--Matt Cockrell. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use (except for head nods and good feels).

Matt's SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/user-861634023]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50410178Wed, 29 Jun 2022 23:39:57 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Regina Medious reflect on the responsibility of surviving trauma and teaching others to survive trauma, through the lens of Christian lay ministry. Regina is a teacher and author of Unmasked Beauty, a memoir of hope. "Goodbye, Revenge."...

"Goodbye, Revenge." is written and performed by--local songwriter!--Matt Cockrell. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use (except for head nods and good feels).

Matt's SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/user-861634023]]>1808authorshoppe,hemingbear,localartist,readlocalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-the-c-word-charlie-and-sherri-marengo--50502345
"Kintsugi." is written and performed by--local songwriter!--Holley Rumbarger. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use (except for head nods and good feels).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50502345Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:27:48 +0000Murphy LittleCharlie and Sherri Marengo delve into the pain and panic that shook them when Charlie was diagnosed with terminal cancer and the awe they felt when Charlie, miraculously, survived. "12 Years After 7 Months to Live" is their story of struggle and hope....
"Kintsugi." is written and performed by--local songwriter!--Holley Rumbarger. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use (except for head nods and good feels).]]>2566authorshoppe,cancer,hattiesburg,hemingbear,localauthor,localmusiccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-sit-down-and-write-it-out-jason-beverly--50732454
"Watch It Burn" is written and performed by--local songwriter!--Sophia Turner. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use (except for head nods and good feels).

Sophia's music page:
https://www.facebook.com/sophiaturnermusic/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50732454Thu, 28 Jul 2022 01:05:53 +0000Murphy LittleOkay, the audio is rough on this one. Jason Beverly is a professor, writer, Hattiesburg-native, and all-around nice guy. He and Murph chat about one of his previous books. "Watch It Burn" is written and performed by--local songwriter!--Sophia...
"Watch It Burn" is written and performed by--local songwriter!--Sophia Turner. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use (except for head nods and good feels).

Sophia's music page:
https://www.facebook.com/sophiaturnermusic/]]>1110authorshoppe,bookstores,hattiesburg,localmusicians,localwriterscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-tenacity-for-life-jamie-dickson--50964642
Jamie speaks powerfully on the need for poetry at an NEA conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft0NKq88fCc&t=7s

"Quiet" and "Breather" are both written and performed by Parkkr. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50964642Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:17:49 +0000Murphy LittleJamie Dickson sits with Murph and shares the thrust of his poetry collection "Some Sweet Vandal" with both gravity and sardonic wit. Jamie speaks powerfully on the need for poetry at an NEA conference:...
Jamie speaks powerfully on the need for poetry at an NEA conference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft0NKq88fCc&t=7s

"Quiet" and "Breather" are both written and performed by Parkkr. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>1888authorshoppe,educators,hemingbear,interviews,parkkr,poetry,teacherscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-somethings-work-out-somethings-don-t-joesph-townsend-and-anne-hart-preus--51099592
"Church" is written and performed by Lyle Lovett [Immodest Texan]. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51099592Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:14:16 +0000Murphy LittleJoesph Townsend and Anne Hart Preus chat with Murph about writing a book in tandem, more specifically writing their book, "Out of Texas," in tandem. Based on true events of a feud between two families, one from Texas and one from Missississippi, "Out...
"Church" is written and performed by Lyle Lovett [Immodest Texan]. The Author Shoppe does not profit from its use.]]>1555annehartpreus,authorshoppe,hattiesburg,hemingbear,joetownsend,mississippi,outoftexas,readlocalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-i-m-looking-for-connection-olivia-pritchard--51481114
"I Love My Dog" is written and performed by Cat Stevens. The Author Shoppe does not profit from it's use.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51481114Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:36:21 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Olivia discuss Olivia's new book, Mutts, a coffee table must-have that has adorable dog photos and stories. "I Love My Dog" is written and performed by Cat Stevens. The Author Shoppe does not profit from it's use.
"I Love My Dog" is written and performed by Cat Stevens. The Author Shoppe does not profit from it's use.]]>1265cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-love-so-deep-and-so-pure-eileen-st-lauren--51709953
"You Are My Sunshine" was written by C. Mitchell and J. Davis and performed by Ray Charles. The Author Shoppe does not financially benefit from it's use.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51709953Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:34:01 +0000Murphy LittleMurph and Eileen St. Lauren converse about Eileen's upcoming book, "Goodlife, Mississippi." "You Are My Sunshine" was written by C. Mitchell and J. Davis and performed by Ray Charles. The Author Shoppe does not financially benefit from it's use.
"You Are My Sunshine" was written by C. Mitchell and J. Davis and performed by Ray Charles. The Author Shoppe does not financially benefit from it's use.]]>1932hattiesburg,hemingbear,localauthorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-t-k-lee--51922758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51922758Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:10:02 +0000Murphy Little4395cleanfull