Talk of the Nation

Last Friday I got a call from my publicist in New York. He asked if I would be available next Wednesday to appear as a guest on NPR's "Talk of the Nation." Hmmm. Could I be available? Let me think. Of course I would. Are you kidding? How often am I gonna get an opportunity like this? This is huge! I'm very excited. Kinda nervous, too. But I've got enough interviews under my belt now that I am much better prepared for this. Tune in on Wednesday, June 20, at 1 p.m. CST on your NPR affiliate.

Printer's Row Book Fair and the Gong Show

It was flattering enough to be invited to speak about my new book at the Printer's Row Book Fair last weekend. But imagine my amusement when I was in the "author's lounge" and found myself in the same room with authors such as Chuck Barris, Pete Hamill, Bill Geist, Audrey Niffenegger and Jonathan Eig all at the same time!

My discussion with Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn and Public Defender Marijane Placek drew a full house and proved to be a lively discussion. In fact, the Trib listed my event among the highlights of the book fair. My picture was on the same page at Joyce Carol Oates!