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Peggy Rowe Talks Writing, Inspiration, Family and Bestsellers, Plus Mark Bego on Creative Strategy and Tackling Writers’ Block – Episode 532

Writer and humorist Peggy Rowe joins Nancy to discuss her latest New York Times Bestseller ‘About Your Father And Other Celebrities I Have Known’, writing inspiration, creative productivity, family influences, and how fans of her son Mike Rowe (‘Dirty Jobs’) got a glimpse of her humor and helped push her to write even more. Plus, writing strategy with Mark Bego.

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Darci Lynne and Misty Farmer Talk Family, Christmas, and Working From Home, Plus Producer and Coach Gary Owen – Episode 529

America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne and her mother Misty Farmer join Nancy to talk about the power of family, Christmas, Darci’s career journey, music in their family, extreme togetherness, and filming ‘The Spin with Darci Lynne’ and Nickelodeon’s ‘Unfiltered’ from home during the pandemic. In the second segment, ventriloquist, coach and entertainment producer Gary Owen shares creative gift ideas…

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John Oates Talks Inspiration, Music Roots, ‘Live in Nashville’, and The Good Road Band, Plus Songwriting Advice – Episode 518

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates joins Nancy to discuss his musical journey from Hall & Oates to his latest solo project ‘Live in Nashville’. Plus, John shares his creative projects and process during the pandemic and how Nashville, his life beyond music, including his love of history, have helped shape his work. And in our second segment, songwriting professor Billy Seidman fills us in on his book ‘The Elements of Song Craft’.

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Lian Dolan Talks Sisters, Secrets, and Fiction, Plus A Sister-Inspired Humor Writing Competition – Episode 505

Author and broadcaster Lian Dolan joins Nancy to discuss her latest novel The Sweeney Sisters, the story behind the intriguing Connecticut-based characters, people’s fascination with sisters, the complicated and humorous sides of sibling relationships, and her writing process. Plus, Nancy talks with writer and editor Marcia Stewart about Nickie’s Prize for Humor Writing…

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