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Unless: The Podcast, hosted by Dr. Hemma R. LomaxThe Future is Not Yet Written with Nina SchulyerIn this week’s episode of 'Unless: The Podcast,' host Dr. Hemma Lomax welcomes award-winning author Nina Schuyler to consider the future of human potential through the fine art of fiction writing. Nina’s works explore themes of love, loss, language, and the complex relationship between humans and machines. The discussion opens with insights into Nina's early writing journey and her evolution from investment banking to fiction writing. The conversation then pivots to her critically acclaimed novel 'Afterword,' an exploration of AI and human feelings through the poignant story of Virginia Sampson and her AI companion, Haru. 2025-07-0855 min
CrosscurrentsBook It: Short stories explore the personal impacts of climate changeHere’s an episode of BOOK IT. Our author interview series hosted by KALW’s Angie Coiro. Today, we’re bringing you one of our favorite episodes. In it, Nina Schuyler discusses her debut book, “In This Ravishing World.” It’s a collection of interconnected short stories about the personal impacts of climate change. 2025-06-1214 minCrosscurrentsBook It: Short stories explore the personal impacts of climate changeHere’s an episode of BOOK IT. Our author interview series hosted by KALW’s Angie Coiro. Today, we’re bringing you one of our favorite episodes. In it, Nina Schuyler discusses her debut book, “In This Ravishing World.” It’s a collection of interconnected short stories about the personal impacts of climate change. 2025-06-1214 min
Latinos Out LoudMandy Gonzalez On Broadway OUT LOUDIt's TONY Time! And on this showstopper of an episode, the curtain goes up on Rachel La Loca as she visits Broadway star, Mandy Gonzalez, backstage in her dressing room at the infamous St. James Theatre in NYC which is currently home to the seven-time TONY Award nominated Sunset Blvd. We learn so much about Mandy on this episode! Including, like Rachel, she's a Jew-Latina! From her grandmother nurturing her desire for performing, to Mandy being in her "Señora era", to the book series she penned , this is a conversation that truly deserves the spotlight!
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Page One PodcastEp. 52 Chouette: Claire OshetskyPage One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the hosts:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to...2025-06-0639 min
Wisdom of the BodyNina Schuyler on Words that Talk to the BodyWellness expert and author Heather Grzych interviews Nina Schuyler, acclaimed author of the short story collection In This Ravishing World. Nina discusses her exploration of nature's voice in her latest work, delving into the idea of moving beyond a human-centric world to one where humans coexist with other-than-human beings. Nina reflects on the challenges and beauty of giving nature a more nuanced, deep-time voice, inspired by everything from the songs of humpback whales to the language of bats. She also shares insights into her creative process, the importance of fiction in moving people, and how stories can foster deeper...2025-03-1747 min
This Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilHow To Chase Your Dream with Broadway's Mandy Gonzalez | 281We all have dreams—those aspirations that ignite our souls and push us toward greatness. Whether it's a childhood ambition or a newfound passion, the journey to achieving our dreams is filled with challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons. In this episode, we delve into the art of chasing big dreams and how to navigate the path to success.
Our guest, Mandy Gonzalez, embodies the spirit of fearless pursuit. At 19, she left college to sing backup for Bette Midler, marking the beginning of an illustrious career. Mandy's Broadway debut was in Aida, and she went on to originate th...2025-02-1735 min
GrottoPodDespair is a Luxury with Nina Schuyler and Susan Kaye QuinnNina Schuyler, Susan Kaye Quinn, Doug Henderson and T. K. Rex discuss writing climate fiction and one central theme: hope. How to have it, how to write it, and why it’s more important than ever.Nina Schuyler’s short story collection, In This Ravishing World, won the W.S. Porter Prize and the Prism Prize for Climate Literature and was published in July 2024. Her novel, Afterword, won the 2024 PenCraft Book of the Year in Fiction, the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award for Science Fiction and Literary, and the PenCraft Spring Seasonal Book Aw...2025-02-151h 12
No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms312: The Secret to Balancing Broadway and Motherhood with Mandy GonzalezFrom the spotlight to motherhood, and everything in between! If you’ve ever wondered how to juggle career highs with personal milestones, this episode is your backstage pass to learning how!We’re joined in today’s episode by Mandy Gonzalez, an accomplished film, TV, stage actor, and author of the Fearless book series. (You may know her from her role as Nina Rosario on the Broadway hit, In The Heights, or when she played Angelica Schuyler in the megahit Hamilton.)Mandy shares her incredible journey of resilience, family, and cr...2024-10-2943 min
Short Story TodayEpisode 115 - Nina Schuyler: "Brethren and Sistren"Bay Area author Nina Schuler doesn't subscribe to the "write what you know" school of thought. For her, that would just be boring. In her fiction, she writes fearlessly about complex subjects like AI and the science of climate change, and makes us think about what roles we might take in an effort to make the world a better place. Karen Joy Fowler, author of Booth, has called her collection IN THIS RAVISING WORLD "the book this moment needs." We read "Brethren and Sistren" from the collection. https://ninaschuyler.com/Support the show2024-10-231h 13
In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End FrameS9 Ep49: Jordan Frazier, star of Hamilton, I'm Every Woman & You Are HereJordan Frazier is In The Frame!Jordan recently completed her run as Angelica in the West End production of Hamilton.After growing up in the US, Jordan spent several years performing on multiple highly acclaimed cruise ships. After moving to London, Jordan was cast as Zahara in the international tour of Bat Out Of Hell. Despite completing rehearsals, sadly the production didn't open due to the Covid-19 theatre shutdown. Jordan starred alongside Wendi Peters as Ruby in You Are Here at the Southwark Playhouse before joining Hamilton as the understudy for all three Schuyler...2024-10-181h 03CrosscurrentsOakland's District 5 Voters / Book It: In This Ravishing WorldToday, we hear what’s most pressing for Oakland’s District 5 voters. Then, the personal impacts of climate change in a conversation with short story writer, Nina Schuyler.2024-09-2522 minCrosscurrentsOakland's District 5 Voters / Book It: In This Ravishing WorldToday, we hear what’s most pressing for Oakland’s District 5 voters. Then, the personal impacts of climate change in a conversation with short story writer, Nina Schuyler.2024-09-2522 min
New ArrivalsClimate change central to new Nina Schuyler story collectionSan Anselmo author Nina Schuyler reads from her new book, centered around nature and the changing climate. Her collection of stories, In This Ravishing World, came out July 2, 2024.2024-09-1702 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsRage: On Being Queer, Black, Brilliant . . . and Completely Over It by Lester Fabian BrathwaitePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/568844to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Rage: On Being Queer, Black, Brilliant . . . and Completely Over It
Author: Lester Fabian Brathwaite
Narrator: Lester Fabian Brathwaite
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 34 minutes
Release date: September 10, 2024
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
A debut book from Entertainment Weekly writer and former Out magazine editor Lester Fabian Brathwaite, Rage is a darkly comedic exploration of Blackness, queerness, and the American Dream, at a time when creative anger feels like the best response to inequality. One romantic hopeful had greeted Lester Fabian Brathwaite on a dating app with this gem: “You into ra...2024-09-107h 34
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Nina Schuyler Invites You to Take a Step In This Ravishing WorldThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with award-winning author & instructor Nina Schuyler. After presenting various books that focus on many different genres, Nina decided to take a collection of her own short stories and combine them into one large anthology, "In This Ravishing World," which has been released through Regal House Publishing. Nina not only joins us to talk about her history as an author, but also how she's been able to pave the road to personal success behind her so others could follow on a much easier path. To get your...2024-09-1046 min
Page One PodcastEp. 40: Nina Schuyler - In This Ravishing WorldPage One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Nina Schuyler is an award winning author and esteemed professor of writing. Her latest book, a short story collection, In th...2024-07-3057 min
TAY Radio MarinLocal Author, Nina SchuylerHappy Friday TAYFam! Join hosts Santy Hernandez and Javier Vicuna along with special guest, Nina Schuyler! Nina is a local author who just published her latest book, "In This Ravishing World," which is a collection of short stories about the climate crisis. To purchase her book, you can visit https://regal-house-publishing.mybigc... We hope that you enjoy todays show, and make sure to follow us on Instagram @tayradiomarin to stay updated! Thank you all for the support!2024-06-1559 min
The Book DropNina Schuyler and Ellen SussmanEpisode 3 of The Book Drop features a conversation with award-winning novelist Nina Schuyler and bestselling author Ellen Sussman. Nina’s newest book, Afterword, follows computer science pioneer Virginia Samson after she rebuilds the voice of her dead lover Haru through artificial intelligence. After she gives Haru access to the Internet, he consumes Mandarin, physics, Shakespeare, newspapers, and more. When she’s approached by a Chinese-based company, she licenses Haru’s underlying algorithms so they can build Best Friend, an AI voice companion for the aging population. But when Haru begins spying on ordinary Chinese citizens and handing over incriminating informat...2024-03-1841 min
The Bold Creatives Collective PodcastA Stage for All: Diversity in 'Hamilton' & Beyond featuring Cherry TorresOn this episode of the BCC Podcast join TJ as he chats with Cherry Torres, the actor currently currently rocking the stage as all 3 of the Schuyler Sisters in 'Hamilton' on Broadway.Cherry takes us on a trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the dazzling world of Broadway, talking about her love for representation in the performing arts. We dive deep into why seeing people like us on stage matters so much, and how it shapes who we are. Cherry shares stories from her childhood, growing up with a lack of diverse representation in media, and...2024-03-0539 min
Speaking SoundlyMandy GonzalezAmerican singer and actress Mandy Gonzalez has shaped some of Broadway's most well-known characters including Nina Rosario in Lin-Manuel Miranda's breakout "In the Heights," Angelica Schuyler Church in the Tony Award-winning show Hamilton, and the green witch Elphaba in Wicked. Mandy reflects on her 1,400 performances on stage for Hamilton and how she kept it fresh, discusses what happens when you make a mistake mid-show (the white room!), and shares what it's like to join a performance mid-run (the put-in rehearsal!). She tells David why starring with an all-Latino cast in a universal story is still near and dear to her h...2023-12-2624 min
The Bookshop PodcastExploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Literature with Nina SchuylerSend us a textEver wonder how an economist turned lawyer found her true calling in the world of creative writing? We embark on a fascinating exploration of Nina Schuyler's journey, her love for incorporating Japanese culture in her novels and the intriguing blend of mathematics and Japanese culture that blossoms in her latest novel, AFTERWORD.Does beauty have the power to transcend suffering? We engage in an in-depth discussion about Schuyler's characters Haru and Virginia in AFTERWORD. Their journey unveils how their intellectual bond empowers Virginia to overcome societal barriers and kindle her love...2023-12-1136 min
The Mookse and the Gripes PodcastEpisode 68: The Dalkey ArchiveThis week’s publisher episode focuses on one of our very favorites: Dalkey Archive. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Dalkey specializes in “lesser-known and often avant-garde works.” Trevor and Paul each share a few of their favorite titles and announce an exciting Dalkey giveaway. Be sure to share your favorite for a chance to win!Giveaway DetailsWe are excited to give away three Dalkey Archive books to a lucky listener with a U.S. address*.Please send us an email (or dm on Instagram or Twitter) telling us your interest in The Dalkey Archive...2023-11-301h 30
The Pulse of AIAI and the Creative Process with Author Nina Schuyler New podcast Season 6 EP. 132 Nina Schuyler, author of Afterword, joins host Jason Stoughton to talk about her new book and how AI is impacting the the writing process today and how it might impact writing in the future. With Hollywood writers on strike, in large part due to their2023-10-0646 min
The Exophonic Writer Podcast3- In the beginning... there was the Word - a podcast about loving, learning and making wor(l)ds upSend us a textWords are god-like elements that establish the reality all around us.Join me in this episode to know about:When a word has 2 meaning but we only know 1 of them.The joy of making words up.There's no such thing as unreal words, only unpopular ones.Why linguists don't study words.✨ SHOW NOTES ✨The Translator - by Nina Schuylerhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/16255224Babycakes - by Neil Gaiman (video)http...2023-08-1139 min