Episode 9: The One with the Favors

by Barry Lyga

When do you stop reading a book? (Other than at the end, smart-ass.) Do you have to finish a book you start reading? Why? What is wrong with us as readers? Morgan disses Moby Dick. Barry scams the system. Morgan discovers freedom. Why aren’t episodes of Law & Order available on every flight? How do you decide which book to read next? Morgan’s love connection with Taylor Swift. Leia once again trolls her parents, sleep-wise. And Barry cheats at Recommended Reading. (Of course he does.)

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Episode 8: The One that is “An Astonishing Achievement in Podcasting!” — Jimmy Podcaster

by Barry Lyga

Leia offers her rebuttal on the topic of sleep training. Authors shifting genres, and the fans they may disappoint. Morgan leaves a book on the stoop. What’s up with blurbs, anyway? — The Blurb Economy. Publicly revealing Morgan’s Star Wars ignorance. Barry proselytizes “no compromises” when it comes to storytelling. Plus: An update on Morgan’s revision, and Barry decides which book to write next.

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Episode 7: The One Co-Starring the FDNY

by Barry Lyga

Barry commits a felony for the first time (we think). The whole family avoids burning to death — twice. Morgan and her twin conspire to destroy two apartments. Is there a cultural narrative for people who regret having kids? Mourning your child-free life. Working for multiple publishers. And how to (sleep) train your dragon. Er, baby.

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Episode 6: The One with the International Listener(s)

by Barry Lyga

Barry finally gets back to work. An update on Morgan’s revision. Writing Lesson of the Day: Tension! Barry must choose between writing two different books for the first time in his career. Heavy talk on how to decide if and when to have a baby. Some discussion of the why-and-how of podcasting. Morgan says “Beer.” Plus: Barry finally picks a Recommended Reading book from this century. (You’re welcome. Now get off my lawn.)

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Episode 5: The One With Teeth

by Barry Lyga

An update on Morgan’s revision. We talk about Bringing up Bebe for the last (?) time. Morgan takes a stand on wasting time. Barry cheats…again. (This time at Recommended Reading.) Dealing with rejection. Arizona! Arizona! Arizona! Morgan has a blog…and fans. Erotica is for women; porn is for men.

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Episode 4: The One Where Leia Pulls an All-Nighter

by Barry Lyga

Leia decides sleep is optional. Barry abandons his wife and child (again). Public speaking as an author. Morgan foolishly prioritizes sleep and her child over revising her book.

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Episode 3: The One Where Mommy Goes Back to Work

by Barry Lyga

Topics include: The end of Morgan’s maternity leave. Moms with nice lipstick. Barry cheats at being a Stay-At-Home-Dad. Revision vs. rewriting (redux). Why L.A. sucks (or doesn’t). And, of course, Recommended Reading.

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Episode 2: The One After the Super Bowl

by Barry Lyga

Topics include: Barry’s swine flu and Morgan on being a single parent for a week. Morgan’s revision continues. Revision vs. rewriting. Turning off the Chatter.  And some Real Talk about the voices in Barry’s head.

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