☯️ this is a creative act

Jonathan Evison on the novel he wrote for his mom...A Character Studies conversation with a 38-year-old ice-fishing social worker...Maggie Smith gives a pep talk for writers...& more...

eighteenth newsletter of 2025.

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▶️ on the podcast: had a great time talking with my old friend jonathan evison. his latest novel, the heart of winter, is now available from dutton.

▶️ on the podcast: a new character studies episode called tyler, 38, social worker. we talked about ice-fishing, waiting tables, playing in a band, his father’s death, and…