Join personal finance commentator and journalist Beth Kobliner as she speaks with her editor Priscilla Painton about the writing, lessons and reaction to her latest guide MAKE YOUR KID A MONEY GENIUS. How DO you become a money genius?

S2 EP8: THE OREGON TRAIL with Rinker Buck

Jul 4th, 2017 30m 23s

Join author and journalist Rinker Buck and editor Jofie Ferrari-Adler as they discuss the journey of research, writing, editing and mules – yes, mules – in publishing instant bestseller THE OREGON TRAIL which chronicles Buck’s expedition via co

S2 EP7: PDP goes to BEA BookCon 2017!

Jun 21st, 2017 17m 42s

What do you get when you get a convention center full of fans, authors & publishing professionals? Only the greatest event to celebrate storytelling, pop culture and books: BEA BookCon! Listen as host Victoria Taylor and Elizabeth Breeden explo

S2 EP6: Summer Reading Minisode & Season 2 Giveaway!

May 18th, 2017 20m 9s

Wondering what you should read this summer? Join host Victoria Taylor and Paper Donkey producers Dana Trocker & Elizabeth Breeden to hear what books they’re excited about, recap Season 2 with a May 2017 giveaway, and an invitation to BEA Book C

S2 EP5: FIFTY YEARS OF DAVID MCCULLOUGH

Apr 26th, 2017 46m 45s

Join critically acclaimed historian and author of numerous prize-winning bestsellers including THE WRIGHT BROTHERS, JOHN ADAMS and THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD David McCullough as he speaks to his editor Bob Bender on the 50th anniversary of publishing

S2 EP4: GIZELLE’S BUCKET LIST

Apr 5th, 2017 26m 47s

First time author Lauren Fern Watt discusses writing her memoir GIZELLE’S BUCKET LIST with her editor Karyn Marcus, how a viral story about a big dog in a big city becomes a book, and what’s on host Victoria Taylor’s bucket list.

S2 EP3: F*CK LOVE

Mar 22nd, 2017 27m 17s

How do you write – and edit – an anti-self-help book? Host Victoria Taylor speaks to editor Trish Todd and the authors behind the bestselling F*CK LOVE and F*CK FEELINGS, Dr. Michael Bennett, MD and his comedy-writer daughter Sarah Bennett.

S2 EP2: EVERYONE BRAVE IS FORGIVEN

Mar 8th, 2017 37m 59s

Bestselling author Chris Cleave speaks with his editor Marysue Rucci as they discuss his novel EVERYONE BRAVE IS FORGIVEN, how to write through many drafts, and the importance of having an editor as a “coach.”

S2 EP 1: THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTRESS

Feb 22nd, 2017 21m 43s

Join host Victoria Taylor as she discusses THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTRESS with editor Marysue Rucci and debut author Jason Rekulak, who - when not writing charming novels about video games in the 80s - is also the publisher of Quirk Books.

EP 6: Bonus Minisode!

Jan 6th, 2017 14m 10s

We go behind-the-scenes of the Paper Donkey Podcast with host Victoria Taylor’s ideal reading list, and reveal how you can enter for a chance to win copies of all the books featured on season 1!

EP 5: FAITHFUL

Dec 21st, 2016 20m 42s

Join legendary storyteller Alice Hoffman with her editor Marysue Rucci as they discuss Hoffman’s latest novel FAITHFUL, and discover how Alice’s dog rescued her, writing with feeling, and why host Victoria Taylor sees Ray Bradbury as a literary

EP 4: MAGIC AND LOSS

Dec 7th, 2016 25m 12s

How is an editor like a doctor? And what is a Paper Donkey anyway? Find out and learn more in this episode with author Virginia Heffernan discussing her book MAGIC AND LOSS: The Internet as Art with editor Ben Loehnen and host Victoria Taylor.

EP 3: MUSLIM GIRL

Nov 23rd, 2016 27m 13s

Out of a unique publishing experience comes the memoir Muslim Girl by the founder of MuslimGirl.com, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh. Join host Victoria Taylor as Amani and her editor Ebony LaDelle reveal how the need for diverse voices drove Ebony to app

EP 2: PLAYING DEAD

Nov 9th, 2016 29m 50s

Behind the publishing scenes of Playing Dead: A Journey Through the World of Death Fraud with author Elizabeth Greenwood, editors Karyn Marcus and Megan Hogan, and host Victoria Taylor. Learn the fascinating story of how people fake their own d

EP 1: All The Single Ladies

Oct 27th, 2016 37m 26s

Host Victoria Taylor introduces the Paper Donkey Podcast by discussing the editorial process behind ALL THE SINGLE LADIES with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Traister and her editor Marysue Rucci. Learn even more about how Traister

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