http://www.odeo.com/channels/33340-KQED-The-Writers-Block-Podcast KQED no KQED's weekly reading series featuring writers and performers of all stripes reading the latest short fiction, non-fiction, theater and poetry. Visit www.kqed.org/writersblock to check out the complete archive. KQED's weekly reading series featuring writers and performers of all stripes reading the latest short fiction, non-fiction, theater and poetry. Visit www.kqed.org/writersblock to check out the complete archive. KQED's weekly reading series featuring writers and performers of all stripes reading the latest short fiction, non-fiction, theater and poetry. Visit www.kqed.org/writersblock to check out the complete archive. en-us 40 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:14:10 -0800 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:14:10 -0800 Literature http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25544459-James-Ellroy-Bloods-A-Rover James Ellroy reads a passage from BLOODS A ROVER, a political noir tale set during the summer of 1968, a time of assassination conspiracy theories, corruption, and retribution. James Ellroy reads a passage from BLOODS A ROVER, a political noir tale set during the summer of 1968, a time of assassination conspiracy theories, corruption, and retribution. James Ellroy reads a passage from BLOODS A ROVER, a political noir tale set during the summer of 1968, a time of assassination conspiracy theories, corruption, and retribution. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-15,25544459 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:14:10 -0800 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25524876-Julie-Powell-Cleaving Julie Powell reads a passage from CLEAVING, a memoir about butchering, extramarital affairs, and her life after Julie and Julia. Julie Powell reads a passage from CLEAVING, a memoir about butchering, extramarital affairs, and her life after Julie and Julia. Julie Powell reads a passage from CLEAVING, a memoir about butchering, extramarital affairs, and her life after Julie and Julia. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25524876 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:18:30 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25524877-Julie-Powell-Cleaving Julie Powell reads a passage from CLEAVING, a memoir about butchering, extramarital affairs, and her life after Julie and Julia. Julie Powell reads a passage from CLEAVING, a memoir about butchering, extramarital affairs, and her life after Julie and Julia. Julie Powell reads a passage from CLEAVING, a memoir about butchering, extramarital affairs, and her life after Julie and Julia. tag:odeo.com,2009-12-11,25524877 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:47:49 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25461597-Stephen-Elliott-The-Adderall-Diaries Stephen Elliott reads a passage from THE ADDERALL DIARIES, which follows the author as he investigates into a murder confessed by his father. Stephen Elliott reads a passage from THE ADDERALL DIARIES, which follows the author as he investigates into a murder confessed by his father. Stephen Elliott reads a passage from THE ADDERALL DIARIES, which follows the author as he investigates into a murder confessed by his father. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-24,25461597 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:09:09 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25461600-Amy-Reed-Beautiful Amy Reed reads a passage from her debut novel BEAUTIFUL, about a young girl who trades her good-girl existence for a swift downward spiral tinged with drugs and abuse. Amy Reed reads a passage from her debut novel BEAUTIFUL, about a young girl who trades her good-girl existence for a swift downward spiral tinged with drugs and abuse. Amy Reed reads a passage from her debut novel BEAUTIFUL, about a young girl who trades her good-girl existence for a swift downward spiral tinged with drugs and abuse. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-18,25461600 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:39:59 -0800 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25429849-Jonathan-Safran-Foer-Eating-Animals Jonathan Safran Foer reads a passage from EATING ANIMALS that dissects the emotional ingredients of meals from his childhood. Jonathan Safran Foer reads a passage from EATING ANIMALS that dissects the emotional ingredients of meals from his childhood. Jonathan Safran Foer reads a passage from EATING ANIMALS that dissects the emotional ingredients of meals from his childhood. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25429849 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:17:34 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25395095-Jonathan-Lethem-Chronic-City Jonathan Lethem reads a passage from CHRONIC CITY, his new novel about a former child actor who meets an unusual friend in a man named Perkus Tooth. Jonathan Lethem reads a passage from CHRONIC CITY, his new novel about a former child actor who meets an unusual friend in a man named Perkus Tooth. Jonathan Lethem reads a passage from CHRONIC CITY, his new novel about a former child actor who meets an unusual friend in a man named Perkus Tooth. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25395095 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:28:48 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25395096-Oran-Canfield-Long-Past-Stopping Oran Canfield reads a passage from LONG PAST STOPPING, his memoir about growing up around anarchists, socialist rebels, and born-again circus clowns. Oran Canfield reads a passage from LONG PAST STOPPING, his memoir about growing up around anarchists, socialist rebels, and born-again circus clowns. Oran Canfield reads a passage from LONG PAST STOPPING, his memoir about growing up around anarchists, socialist rebels, and born-again circus clowns. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25395096 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:23:23 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25313140-Linda-Morganstein-My-Life-with-Stella-Kane Linda Morganstein reads from MY LIFE WITH STELLA KANE, the story of a 50s Hollywood gay actress. Linda Morganstein reads from MY LIFE WITH STELLA KANE, the story of a 50s Hollywood gay actress. Linda Morganstein reads from MY LIFE WITH STELLA KANE, the story of a 50s Hollywood gay actress. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25313140 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:37:14 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25280877-Reif-Larsen-The-Selected-Works-of-TS-Spivet Reif Larsen reads a passage from THE SELECTED WORKS OF T.S. SPIVET, the story of twelve-year-old genius cartographer who meticulously maps, charts, and illustrates his journey to self discovery. Reif Larsen reads a passage from THE SELECTED WORKS OF T.S. SPIVET, the story of twelve-year-old genius cartographer who meticulously maps, charts, and illustrates his journey to self discovery. Reif Larsen reads a passage from THE SELECTED WORKS OF T.S. SPIVET, the story of twelve-year-old genius cartographer who meticulously maps, charts, and illustrates his journey to self discovery. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25280877 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:16:07 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25242478-Donna-de-la-Perriere-True-Crime Donna de la Perriere reads poems from her new book, TRUE CRIME. Donna de la Perriere reads poems from her new book, TRUE CRIME. Donna de la Perriere reads poems from her new book, TRUE CRIME. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242478 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:18:51 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25206011-Heather-Barbieri-The-Lace-Makers-of-Glenmara Heather Barbieri reads from THE LACE MAKERS OF GLENMARA, the story of a fashion designer who travels to Ireland to escape her failed marriage. Heather Barbieri reads from THE LACE MAKERS OF GLENMARA, the story of a fashion designer who travels to Ireland to escape her failed marriage. Heather Barbieri reads from THE LACE MAKERS OF GLENMARA, the story of a fashion designer who travels to Ireland to escape her failed marriage. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25206011 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:50:16 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25169628-David-Eagleman-SUM David Eagleman reads five vignettes from SUM, each of which imagines a different possible afterlife. David Eagleman reads five vignettes from SUM, each of which imagines a different possible afterlife. David Eagleman reads five vignettes from SUM, each of which imagines a different possible afterlife. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25169628 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:04:51 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25138977-Mary-Gaitskill-Dont-Cry Mary Gaitskill reads the title story from DON'T CRY about a middle-aged woman's quest to adopt a child in Addis Ababa. Mary Gaitskill reads the title story from DON'T CRY about a middle-aged woman's quest to adopt a child in Addis Ababa. Mary Gaitskill reads the title story from DON'T CRY about a middle-aged woman's quest to adopt a child in Addis Ababa. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25138977 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:43:31 -0700 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25089566-Jonathan-Tropper-This-Is-Where-I-Leave-You Jonathan Tropper reads a passage from THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, the story of a man who must come to terms with the recent death of his father and his wife leaving him for his boss. Jonathan Tropper reads a passage from THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, the story of a man who must come to terms with the recent death of his father and his wife leaving him for his boss. Jonathan Tropper reads a passage from THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU, the story of a man who must come to terms with the recent death of his father and his wife leaving him for his boss. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25089566 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:24:14 -0700 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25055020-Joyce-Maynard-Labor-Day Joyce Maynard reads a passage from LABOR DAY about a thirteen-year-old boy and the mysterious bleeding man who changes his life forever. Joyce Maynard reads a passage from LABOR DAY about a thirteen-year-old boy and the mysterious bleeding man who changes his life forever. Joyce Maynard reads a passage from LABOR DAY about a thirteen-year-old boy and the mysterious bleeding man who changes his life forever. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25055020 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:43:09 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25020004-Doug-Dorst-Alive-in-Necropolis Doug Dorst reads a passage from ALIVE IN NECROPOLIS, this year's One City One Book: San Francisco Reads selection. Doug Dorst reads a passage from ALIVE IN NECROPOLIS, this year's One City One Book: San Francisco Reads selection. Doug Dorst reads a passage from ALIVE IN NECROPOLIS, this year's One City One Book: San Francisco Reads selection. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25020004 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:16:33 -0700 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24984735-Suzanne-Finnamore-Split Suzanne Finnamore reads a passage from SPLIT, the story of her painful divorce told with the blackest of humor. Suzanne Finnamore reads a passage from SPLIT, the story of her painful divorce told with the blackest of humor. Suzanne Finnamore reads a passage from SPLIT, the story of her painful divorce told with the blackest of humor. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-18,24984735 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:45:55 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24949995-Gloria-Frym-Lie-and-More-Lies Gloria Frym reads "Lie" and "More Lies," two short stories that dissect the practice of lying. Gloria Frym reads "Lie" and "More Lies," two short stories that dissect the practice of lying. Gloria Frym reads "Lie" and "More Lies," two short stories that dissect the practice of lying. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-12,24949995 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:32:55 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24910431-Luis-Alberto-Urrea-Into-the-Beautiful-North Luis Alberto Urrea reads from INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH, the story of a small Mexican town called Tres Camarones. Luis Alberto Urrea reads from INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH, the story of a small Mexican town called Tres Camarones. Luis Alberto Urrea reads from INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH, the story of a small Mexican town called Tres Camarones. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-04,24910431 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:57:03 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24889634-Colson-Whitehead-Sag-Harbor Colson Whitehead reads a passage from SAG HARBOR about two young brothers who are often mistaken for twins, but are beginning to grow apart. Colson Whitehead reads a passage from SAG HARBOR about two young brothers who are often mistaken for twins, but are beginning to grow apart. Colson Whitehead reads a passage from SAG HARBOR about two young brothers who are often mistaken for twins, but are beginning to grow apart. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24889634 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:43:59 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24838129-Sesshu-Foster-World-Ball-Notebook Sesshu Foster reads from a collection of narrative prose poems from the genre-breaking WORLD BALL NOTEBOOK. Sesshu Foster reads from a collection of narrative prose poems from the genre-breaking WORLD BALL NOTEBOOK. Sesshu Foster reads from a collection of narrative prose poems from the genre-breaking WORLD BALL NOTEBOOK. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-21,24838129 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:03:44 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24801417-Deirdre-Shaw-Love-or-Something-Like-It Deirdre Shaw reads the first chapter from LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT, the story of a thirty-something woman who moves to LA and quickly learns about the pitfalls of celebrity. Deirdre Shaw reads the first chapter from LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT, the story of a thirty-something woman who moves to LA and quickly learns about the pitfalls of celebrity. Deirdre Shaw reads the first chapter from LOVE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT, the story of a thirty-something woman who moves to LA and quickly learns about the pitfalls of celebrity. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-14,24801417 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:03:14 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24768036-Lisa-Lutz-Revenge-of-the-Spellmans Lisa Lutz reads from REVENGE OF THE SPELLMANS, the third installment of the Spellman series that finds ex-private investigator Izzy reluctantly coming out of retirement. Lisa Lutz reads from REVENGE OF THE SPELLMANS, the third installment of the Spellman series that finds ex-private investigator Izzy reluctantly coming out of retirement. Lisa Lutz reads from REVENGE OF THE SPELLMANS, the third installment of the Spellman series that finds ex-private investigator Izzy reluctantly coming out of retirement. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24768036 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:53:44 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24750138-David-Sedaris-Interview David Sedaris answers five completely random questions. Find out which politician he would like to kick in the shins and which country he thinks has the most "off-the-hook" curse words. David Sedaris answers five completely random questions. Find out which politician he would like to kick in the shins and which country he thinks has the most "off-the-hook" curse words. David Sedaris answers five completely random questions. Find out which politician he would like to kick in the shins and which country he thinks has the most "off-the-hook" curse words. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-03,24750138 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:33:27 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24735401-David-Sedaris-Author-Author In the second episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Author, Author?," a story that recently appeared in The New Yorker about the joys of book tours, giant boxes of condoms, and Costco. In the second episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Author, Author?," a story that recently appeared in The New Yorker about the joys of book tours, giant boxes of condoms, and Costco. In the second episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Author, Author?," a story that recently appeared in The New Yorker about the joys of book tours, giant boxes of condoms, and Costco. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24735401 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:43:13 -0700 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24735405-David-Sedaris-Just-a-Quick-E-mail In the first episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Just a Quick E-mail," an unpublished story about a passive-agressive paraplegic. In the first episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Just a Quick E-mail," an unpublished story about a passive-agressive paraplegic. In the first episode of a two-part exclusive, David Sedaris reads "Just a Quick E-mail," an unpublished story about a passive-agressive paraplegic. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24735405 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:24:36 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24706558-Jean-Hanff-Korelitz-Admission Jean Hanff Korelitz reads a passage from ADMISSION, her new novel about an admissions officer at Princeton University. Jean Hanff Korelitz reads a passage from ADMISSION, her new novel about an admissions officer at Princeton University. Jean Hanff Korelitz reads a passage from ADMISSION, her new novel about an admissions officer at Princeton University. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24706558 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:23:13 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24682834-Hillary-Jordan-Mudbound Hillary Jordan reads a passage from her debut novel MUDBOUND, the story of racial prejudice in 1940s Mississippi. Hillary Jordan reads a passage from her debut novel MUDBOUND, the story of racial prejudice in 1940s Mississippi. Hillary Jordan reads a passage from her debut novel MUDBOUND, the story of racial prejudice in 1940s Mississippi. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24682834 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:03:14 -0700 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24642737-Dave-Reidy-Captive-Audience Dave Reidy reads "The Regular," a story from his collection CAPTIVE AUDIENCE, in which two indie music lovers bond over their hatred of karaoke. Dave Reidy reads "The Regular," a story from his collection CAPTIVE AUDIENCE, in which two indie music lovers bond over their hatred of karaoke. Dave Reidy reads "The Regular," a story from his collection CAPTIVE AUDIENCE, in which two indie music lovers bond over their hatred of karaoke. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-02,24642737 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:47:37 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24615057-Joseph-Boyden-Through-Black-Spruce Joseph Boyden reads a passage from THROUGH BLACK SPRUCE, the story of a retired Cree Bush pilot who narrates from within his coma, remembering as a way of clinging to life. Joseph Boyden reads a passage from THROUGH BLACK SPRUCE, the story of a retired Cree Bush pilot who narrates from within his coma, remembering as a way of clinging to life. Joseph Boyden reads a passage from THROUGH BLACK SPRUCE, the story of a retired Cree Bush pilot who narrates from within his coma, remembering as a way of clinging to life. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24615057 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:03:40 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24581282-Ben-Greenman-Please-Step-Back Ben Greenman reads a passage from PLEASE STEP BACK, a swirling '60s saga of the rise and fall of a true American icon, a rock star called Rock Foxx. Ben Greenman reads a passage from PLEASE STEP BACK, a swirling '60s saga of the rise and fall of a true American icon, a rock star called Rock Foxx. Ben Greenman reads a passage from PLEASE STEP BACK, a swirling '60s saga of the rise and fall of a true American icon, a rock star called Rock Foxx. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24581282 Tue, 19 May 2009 09:13:57 -0700 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24552909-John-Christgau-Kokomo-Joe John Christgau reads a chapter from KOKOMO JOE, the story of the first Japanese American jockey and the adversity he faced in 1940s America. John Christgau reads a chapter from KOKOMO JOE, the story of the first Japanese American jockey and the adversity he faced in 1940s America. John Christgau reads a chapter from KOKOMO JOE, the story of the first Japanese American jockey and the adversity he faced in 1940s America. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-12,24552909 Tue, 12 May 2009 07:34:38 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24540420-John-Wray-Lowboy John Wray reads a passage from LOWBOY, the story of a sixteen-year-old paranoid schizophrenic who believes he alone holds the key to the planet's salvation. John Wray reads a passage from LOWBOY, the story of a sixteen-year-old paranoid schizophrenic who believes he alone holds the key to the planet's salvation. John Wray reads a passage from LOWBOY, the story of a sixteen-year-old paranoid schizophrenic who believes he alone holds the key to the planet's salvation. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-05,24540420 Tue, 05 May 2009 05:43:14 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24508851-Mark-von-Schlegell-Mercury-Station Mark von Schlegell reads two chapters from MERCURY STATION, his book about the collapse of human civilization on Mercury in 2150. Mark von Schlegell reads two chapters from MERCURY STATION, his book about the collapse of human civilization on Mercury in 2150. Mark von Schlegell reads two chapters from MERCURY STATION, his book about the collapse of human civilization on Mercury in 2150. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-27,24508851 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:53:10 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24473100-Patrick-deWitt-Ablutions Patrick deWitt reads a passge from ABLUTIONS about a bartender's relationship with three barflies called Monty, Marge, and Joe. Patrick deWitt reads a passge from ABLUTIONS about a bartender's relationship with three barflies called Monty, Marge, and Joe. Patrick deWitt reads a passge from ABLUTIONS about a bartender's relationship with three barflies called Monty, Marge, and Joe. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-20,24473100 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:53:14 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24448079-Catherine-Brady-The-Mechanics-of-Falling Catherine Brady reads "Slender Little Thing," a story from her new book THE MECHANICS OF FALLING, about a mother and daughter's changing relationship. Catherine Brady reads "Slender Little Thing," a story from her new book THE MECHANICS OF FALLING, about a mother and daughter's changing relationship. Catherine Brady reads "Slender Little Thing," a story from her new book THE MECHANICS OF FALLING, about a mother and daughter's changing relationship. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24448079 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:19:00 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24419864-Craig-Arnold-Made-Flesh Craig Arnold reads "Hymn to Persephone," a love poem from his collection MADE FLESH that uses Greek mythology to answer the question: How do we love anyone knowing we will eventually lose them? Craig Arnold reads "Hymn to Persephone," a love poem from his collection MADE FLESH that uses Greek mythology to answer the question: How do we love anyone knowing we will eventually lose them? Craig Arnold reads "Hymn to Persephone," a love poem from his collection MADE FLESH that uses Greek mythology to answer the question: How do we love anyone knowing we will eventually lose them? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24419864 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:13:26 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24383791-Chris-Cleave-Little-Bee Chris Cleave reads an excerpt from LITTLE BEE, the story of a young Nigerian refugee who flees from the tribal oil wars of her country to England. Chris Cleave reads an excerpt from LITTLE BEE, the story of a young Nigerian refugee who flees from the tribal oil wars of her country to England. Chris Cleave reads an excerpt from LITTLE BEE, the story of a young Nigerian refugee who flees from the tribal oil wars of her country to England. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-31,24383791 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:23:11 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24359484-Jeff-O-Keefe-The-New-Haven-Line Jeff O'Keefe reads "The New Haven Line," a story about a young man's battle of wills with his mother, an ex-fashion model, set in New York's Penn Station. Jeff O'Keefe reads "The New Haven Line," a story about a young man's battle of wills with his mother, an ex-fashion model, set in New York's Penn Station. Jeff O'Keefe reads "The New Haven Line," a story about a young man's battle of wills with his mother, an ex-fashion model, set in New York's Penn Station. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24359484 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:03:21 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24333540-Daniyal-Mueenuddin-In-Other-Rooms-Other-Wonders Daniyal Mueenuddin reads "Nawbdin Electrician," the story of a struggling Pakistani electrician who encounters death and danger. Daniyal Mueenuddin reads "Nawbdin Electrician," the story of a struggling Pakistani electrician who encounters death and danger. Daniyal Mueenuddin reads "Nawbdin Electrician," the story of a struggling Pakistani electrician who encounters death and danger. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-20,24333540 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:33:19 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24293717-Debra-Gwartney-Live-Through-This Debra Gwartney reads a passage from LIVE THROUGH THIS, the story of two runaway daughters and her frantic effort to recover them. Debra Gwartney reads a passage from LIVE THROUGH THIS, the story of two runaway daughters and her frantic effort to recover them. Debra Gwartney reads a passage from LIVE THROUGH THIS, the story of two runaway daughters and her frantic effort to recover them. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24293717 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:13:42 -0700 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24240057-Christina-Sunley-The-Tricking-of-Freya Christina Sunley reads a passage from THE TRICKING OF FREYA, the story of a young woman obsessed with uncovering a family secret that draws her into the strange and magical history, language and landscape of Iceland. Christina Sunley reads a passage from THE TRICKING OF FREYA, the story of a young woman obsessed with uncovering a family secret that draws her into the strange and magical history, language and landscape of Iceland. Christina Sunley reads a passage from THE TRICKING OF FREYA, the story of a young woman obsessed with uncovering a family secret that draws her into the strange and magical history, language and landscape of Iceland. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24240057 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:03:40 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24217119-Tiffany-Baker-The-Little-Giant-of-Aberdeen-County Tiffany Baker reads a passage from THE LITTLE GIANT OF ABERDEEN COUNTY, the story of larger-than-life Truly Place and the secrets she finds in her small-minded town's past. Tiffany Baker reads a passage from THE LITTLE GIANT OF ABERDEEN COUNTY, the story of larger-than-life Truly Place and the secrets she finds in her small-minded town's past. Tiffany Baker reads a passage from THE LITTLE GIANT OF ABERDEEN COUNTY, the story of larger-than-life Truly Place and the secrets she finds in her small-minded town's past. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24217119 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:36:26 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24204608-Tiffany-Baker-The-Little-Giant-of-Aberdeen-County Tiffany Baker reads a passage from THE LITTLE GIANT OF ABERDEEN COUNTY, the story of larger-than-life Truly Place and the secrets she finds in her small-minded town's past. Tiffany Baker reads a passage from THE LITTLE GIANT OF ABERDEEN COUNTY, the story of larger-than-life Truly Place and the secrets she finds in her small-minded town's past. Tiffany Baker reads a passage from THE LITTLE GIANT OF ABERDEEN COUNTY, the story of larger-than-life Truly Place and the secrets she finds in her small-minded town's past. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-24,24204608 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:04:17 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24124193-Christopher-Moore-Fool Christopher Moore reads a chapter from FOOL, a retelling of Shakespeare's "King Lear" from the perspective of the Royal Fool. Christopher Moore reads a chapter from FOOL, a retelling of Shakespeare's "King Lear" from the perspective of the Royal Fool. Christopher Moore reads a chapter from FOOL, a retelling of Shakespeare's "King Lear" from the perspective of the Royal Fool. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-17,24124193 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:13:26 -0800 yes KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24050811-David-Vann-Legend-of-a-Suicide David Vann reads "Ichthyology," a story from his collection, LEGEND OF A SUICIDE, that takes on the shifting legend of a lost father. David Vann reads "Ichthyology," a story from his collection, LEGEND OF A SUICIDE, that takes on the shifting legend of a lost father. David Vann reads "Ichthyology," a story from his collection, LEGEND OF A SUICIDE, that takes on the shifting legend of a lost father. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-10,24050811 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:04:03 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24033765-Laura-Schadler-How-to-Survive Laura Schadler reads "How to Survive," a short story about a young woman surviving in a collapsing world. Laura Schadler reads "How to Survive," a short story about a young woman surviving in a collapsing world. Laura Schadler reads "How to Survive," a short story about a young woman surviving in a collapsing world. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-04,24033765 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:03:28 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23968126-Rodes-Fishburne-Going-to-See-the-Elephant Rodes Fishburne reads a passage from GOING TO SEE THE ELEPHANT about Slater Brown and his attempt to become the greatest writer ever. Rodes Fishburne reads a passage from GOING TO SEE THE ELEPHANT about Slater Brown and his attempt to become the greatest writer ever. Rodes Fishburne reads a passage from GOING TO SEE THE ELEPHANT about Slater Brown and his attempt to become the greatest writer ever. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-28,23968126 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:53:59 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23912669-Anisse-Marie-Gross-Forevertron Anisse-Marie Gross reads "Foreverton," an essay about a time machine in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Anisse-Marie Gross reads "Foreverton," an essay about a time machine in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Anisse-Marie Gross reads "Foreverton," an essay about a time machine in Baraboo, Wisconsin. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-21,23912669 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:53:58 -0800 no KQED: The Writers' Block Podcast