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"A fast-paced, hardboiled tale with a warm heart. Jim Fusilli’s protagonist is a man of integrity and passion, dedicated to music, underdogs, hard work, food, and the love of his life." - Howard Fishman, author of "To Anyone Who Ever Asks: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Connie Converse."

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Friday evening music… youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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My guest on this episode is playwright Larissa FastHorse, whose timely comedy “Fake It Until You Make It” is currently at the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, Larissa was the first Native American woman to have a play produced on Broadway. tinyurl.com/y3w8yswb

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My guest on this episode of Writers at Work is Sara Gran, author and screenwriter. Sara recently contributed a column to the New York Times in which she named the eight best noir thrillers. She also started her own publishing company. We discuss both endeavors. NSFW. tinyurl.com/2sm258bj

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My 10th novel, and my first set in the music world, will be published a week from today. It's available to order now from your favorite bookstore and online bookseller. Pounce!

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Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition explores this dynamic in a new series, "The State of the First Amendment."

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#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities. This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special. What draws you to the library? ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...

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A growing list of words and materials are being scrubbed from government websites and documents in an attempt by the Trump administration to remove all references not only to DEI, but also to climate change, vaccines, and a host of other topics. More: pen.org/banned-words...

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My guest on this episode of Writers at Work is Sara Gran, author and screenwriter. Sara recently contributed a column to the New York Times in which she named the eight best noir thrillers. She also started her own publishing company. We discuss both endeavors. NSFW. tinyurl.com/2sm258bj

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South Carolina Students Fight Back Against Book Bans: ‘As Students, We Have to Speak Twice as Loudly, Twice as Eloquently’ pen.org/south-caroli...

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My next novel, "A Song for Katy Shayne," is available to order now. Bookshop.org: tinyurl.com/u38tdduv Barnes and Noble: tinyurl.com/ypu6zppr Amazon: tinyurl.com/v2uspzt7 Want to know more? Click through or visit www.jimfusilli.com

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The Trump administration today placed the staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services on administrative leave, setting the stage for potentially ending the main source of federal support for the country’s museums and libraries. See the alarming quote by Sonderling. tinyurl.com/y8rbxtns

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Heading home after my eighth Big Ears. Amazing, rejuvenating, inspiring as always. Highlights: Fiore Laurentienne (pictured here), Beth Gibbons, Meshell Ndegeocello, Immanuel Wilkins’ Blues Blood, Kris Davis Trio, DakhaBrakha from Ukraine, Kate Sopra’s Ipsa Dixit, Tindersticks.

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Lovely moment last night at Big Ears. When the members of the Ukrainian group DakhaBrakha thanked the American people for our ongoing support following Russia's savage invasion, the audience in the vast Tennessee Theatre gave them an enormous ovation. The band members seemed stunned and touched.

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So sorry to hear this. A very fine writer who became a friend. connachttribune.ie/death-of-gal...

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My guest is Catriona McPherson, who gave up a career in academia in her native Scotland to move to California and become a full-time author. Since then, she's published 3 crime series and standalone novels of psychological suspense, earning her a loyal readership and many awards tinyurl.com/4bjfw5ua

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Immanuel Wilkins’ Blues Blood at Big Ears. A wonderful way to start a day. (To the left of the bassist is a chef preparing a meal. Talk about jazz that cooks!)

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Beth Gibbons at Big Ears. Mesmerizing. So good…

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At Big Ears and it's MLB Opening Day. How lucky am I?

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The latest episode of "Writers at Work" is dedicated to a model of effective autobiographical storytelling - “Vulnicura,” an album by Björk released 10 years ago this month. Her narrative documents what she considered a profound betrayal and her eventual recovery. tinyurl.com/6x6e8xwb

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Happy 78th birthday to Elton John, my favorite interview subject. When we spoke about his trio album, "The Diving Board," I found him, once again, to be exactly who you'd want Elton John to be. tinyurl.com/2p9bn2m5

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Librarians in Cincinnati got a shock recently when an overdue book was returned 98 years late. "Wild West" by Bertrand W. Sinclair was due back on Nov. 23, 1926. (via @917wvxu.bsky.social)

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Different stages of life - teenage heartache or, later, when your child is unhappy - find songs that bring tears to the eyes. This is the one for me now: youtu.be/19lJioeH3hM?...

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Yesterday, “members of the (DOGE) team showed up at the Institute of Museum and Library Services...They sent employees home, swore in a new acting director in the lobby, and proceeded to cancel contracts and grants.” Fight vs. anti-education terrorism here: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...

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They ripped off my novels and short stories - to which I own the copyrights. I’ve heard from at least a dozen authors who’ve been ripped off too. What are we going to do? @penamerica.bsky.social @authorsguild.bsky.social

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This episode of "Writers at Work" is dedicated to what I consider a model of effective autobiographical storytelling - “Vulnicura,” an album by Björk released 10 years ago. Her narrative documents the breakup of a longstanding romantic relationship and her eventual recovery. tinyurl.com/6x6e8xwb

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From 1955, a episode of “The Star and the Story”: Edmond O’Brien plays a novelist who finds himself inside his story. youtu.be/FxctxctQ6ZA

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Trump may be the least qualified person to lead the Kennedy Center. Here’s why: open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

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