Episodes
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Paul Rudnick (6/15/21) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #83
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Charlie talks with Paul Rudnick, screenwriter for Sister Act and In and Out, about his new novel Playing the Palace, a gay romance with a happy ending. They discuss the progress made on queer issues since In and Out, the cult of celebrity, writing humor, and the sheer fun of writing some of the scenes in this delightful novel.
Monday May 31, 2021
Christine Mangan (6/1/2021) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #82
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Charlie talks with bestselling novelist Christine Mangan about her new novel Palace of the Drowned. They discuss setting a novel in Venice, using detail to create character and setting, the author/editor relationship, what authors think of reviews and much more.
Friday May 14, 2021
Shelley Nolden (5/15/2021) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #81
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Shelley and Charlie discuss her debut novel The Vines, much of which is set on North Brother Island—a spot that also features in Charlie's Escaping Dreamland. They explore the overlaps between their respective novels; discuss themes of ethics, isolation, and identity; explore the history of North Brother and the appeal of island literature; and generally have a good time comparing novels.
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Elizabeth George (5/1/2021) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #80
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Charlie talks with best-selling mystery writer Elizabeth George about her book on writing, Mastering the Process. They discuss their mutual affection for writing books set in Britain and take a close look at the development of setting and character in writing a novel.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Bryan Christy (4/15/2021) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #79
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Charlie talks with former National Geographic investigative reporter Bryan Christy about his debut novel, the international thriller In the Company of Killers. They discuss Bryan's long journey to novel writing, how investigative journalism can make a difference in the world, the criminal underworld, the classic image of American toxic masculinity, and more.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Lisa Scottoline (4/1/2021) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #78
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Charlie and Lisa discuss her historical novel Eternal, set in Rome during the rise and fall of Italian fascism. Lisa shares background about the history of the Italian Holocaust and talks about story telling, setting, historical research, family dynamics, and the torn loyalties that can be brought about in an authoritarian state. We basically have a lot of fun talking about this terrific novel.
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Jill Santopolo (3/15/21) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #77
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Charlie and Jill discuss here new novel Everything After touching on a wide range of topics from marriage to intimacy, pregnancy and miscarriage to the decisions we have made in our past and how we see those choices when we look back on them. Jill's thoughtful exploration of love, music, and the paths of our lives leads to a great conversation.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Carol Edgarian (3/1/21) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #76
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Charlie talks with NYT bestselling author Carol Edgarian about her latest novel, Vera, set before, during, and after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake—an event that also shows up in Charlie's novel Escaping Dreamland. They discuss not just earthquakes but racism, powerful women, the way disasters shape us and challenge us, how we learn from our characters, Enrico Caruso, and what Carol calls "the wrong rightness of characters."
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Erika Robuck (2/15/21) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #75
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Charlie talks with historical novelist and longtime friend Erika Robuck about her new novel The Invisible Woman, which follows the exploits of Virginia Hall, an Allied operative who, despite having lost a leg, worked behind enemy lines during World War II. They discuss research, bravery, and the fine line between fiction and non-fiction along with many other topics.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
John Hart (2/1/2021) Inside the Writer's Studio Episode #74
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
John talks with thriller writer and fellow Davidson College graduate John Hart about his new novel The Unwilling. They discuss the craft of the crime thriller, building characters, recreating a recent historical time period, what makes a memorable villain, family dynamics and more.