Listen: Lindsey Lee Johnson on inspiration, high school, and California

Lindsey Lee Johnson, author of THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE ON EARTH, joins Lindsay Jacobsen (and yes, they talk about “Lindsa/eys”) at Random House Open House to talk about the inspiration behind her powerful debut novel about modern high school students in an affluent California community.

Listen: Catherine Banner talks small-town Italy, forgotten folk stories, and inspiration drawn from economic crisis

Catherine Banner joins Amy to talk about her new novel, The House at the Edge of Night.  They cover character development, researching different time periods, and the culture of small towns. Learn about the book here:

Listen: Jennifer Close on magazine writing, politics, and more

Jennifer Close, author of THE HOPEFULS, chats with Lindsay about Washington, D.C, relationships with family and friends, Hilary Clinton, and more.  Find Jennifer reading one of Lindsay’s favorite parts at: 15:27. Learn about the book here: