Behind The Stack

In this epsiode Brett sits down with author Rachel Hochhauser to discuss her debut novel, 'Lady Tremaine'. They talk about the inspiration for the retelling of Cinderella, being a Mother, her approach to writing, updating Happily Ever After, and her company, Piecework. 

Rachel's website:
https://rachelhochhauser.com/
Rachel's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hochhauser/
Piecework Puzzles:
https://pieceworkpuzzles.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=8557565999&gbraid=0AAAAAClnu0SkIvC1TP0qP31EaWMZL4tlQ&gclid=CjwKCAiAh5XNBhAAEiwA_Bu8FeyDHPpj9J_EGYt80wfJqHgbcDbEoruU-ZtgRwd4m1rY0ibG28_1bRoC2VMQAvD_BwE
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In this episode Brett sits down with Christopher Castellani to talk about his new book, 'Last Seen'. They discuss the origins for this mystery that is tinged with magical realism, the magnet and draw of youth, writing flawed characters, faith, anxiety, and the magical connection between author and reader. 
Christopher's website:
https://christophercastellani.com/
Christopher's instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/cdcastellani/

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https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack

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Brett's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack

Behind the Stack email:
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In this episode Brett sits down with author Grant Ginder to discuss his new book, 'So Old, So Young'. They talk about the challenge of this particular book, moving from politics to prose, a Sondheim musical, the brat pack and The Big Chill, how small decisions accumulate into a life, the intensity of college friendships, and how he's personally handling being so old, so young. 
Grant's website:
https://www.grantginder.com/
Grant's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/grantginder/
If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack

Bookshop.org page:
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Brett's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack

Behind the Stack email:
[email protected]

In this episode Brett sits down with author Patmeena Sabit to discuss her debut novel, 'Good People'. They talk about her path from reader to writer, the unique narrative style of the book, growing up as a young woman in the Afghani community, and the expectations that community and family place on the shoulders of women. 
If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack

Bookshop.org page:
https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack

Brett's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack

Behind the Stack email:
[email protected]

In this episode Brett sits down with author Ashley Winstead to discuss her new book, 'The Future Saints'. They talk about the book's surprising origin, her connection to music and the music industry, what she would want to be if not a writer, music documentaries, and the raw creation of music vs writing. 
Ashley's website:
https://www.ashleywinstead.com/
Ashley's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/stories/ashleywinsteadbooks/
The Future Saints Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2p9jAqTrQucrizB3Rflw78?si=bxjvZ96ESo2ffLO8H-wl_w

If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack

Bookshop.org page:
https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack

Brett's instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack

Behind the Stack email:
[email protected]