Recorded live at The Sea Ranch Lodge, this special episode features acclaimed writer Paul Lisicky in conversation with host Mark Sanford Gross. Against the breathtaking backdrop of where redwoods meet the ocean, Paul reflects on his latest book, Song So Wild and Blue: The Music of Joni Mitchell, and on what it means to be a writer — and a human — in today’s world.
Recorded live July 9, 2025, The Sea Ranch Lodge, California
Episode Description
In this Write Up The Coast “In Conversation” event, host Mark Sanford Gross sits down with New York–based author Paul Lisicky to discuss his newest book, Song So Wild and Blue: The Music of Joni Mitchell. Their conversation, recorded live on June 19, 2025, at The Sea Ranch Lodge, flows from Joni’s artistry to the craft of writing, teaching, and the lifelong search for meaning through words.
Beyond the event itself, Paul joined the local literary community for a reading at the Four Eyed Frog Bookstore, then shared a quiet coffee chat with Mark under the redwoods before departing. Their exchange captures both the depth and warmth that define the Write Up The Coast experience — connection through authentic conversation.
A special thank you to The Sea Ranch Lodge for hosting this event and to local musician Pam Powell for her dulcimer music featured in the episode.
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