Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:58:41 -0400 https://peoplewhodothings.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 People Who Do Things yes bbc63e0b-82c8-5b48-9772-1f88a4b2bc05 John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qeopzy20l51kxf7rujzcc0wkj9as?.jpg 44. Drastic Changes with guest Claudia Zuluaga We welcome back Claudia Zuluaga, author of Fort Starlight, to another episode to discuss making drastic changes to your manuscript when you are almost near the end, as well as other writing topics

]]> We welcome back Claudia Zuluaga, author of Fort Starlight, to another episode to discuss making drastic changes to your manuscript when you are almost near the end, as well as other writing topics

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-19343303 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 3296 full false 43. Motivation and Trilogies Laura and John talk about staying motivated to write and how to pick up where you left off, as well as completing trilogies and where to go from there.

]]> Laura and John talk about staying motivated to write and how to pick up where you left off, as well as completing trilogies and where to go from there.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-19131157 Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400 2822 full false 42. Reading and Writing Laura and John discuss Laura's newly released novel, The Book of Reservations, the pressures of writing the final book in a trilogy, and how reading helps you write (and admitting Stephen King was right).

]]> Laura and John discuss Laura's newly released novel, The Book of Reservations, the pressures of writing the final book in a trilogy, and how reading helps you write (and admitting Stephen King was right).

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-18379635 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2083 full false 41. Talking Messy First Drafts with Claudia Zuluaga John and Laura talk with Claudia Zuluaga—author of Fort Starlight and longtime creative writing teacher at John Jay College—about the art of surviving your messy first draft. Together, they explore why messy drafts are essential, how to push past perfectionism, and strategies to keep going when the words feel chaotic. A conversation full of honesty and insight, this episode reminds us that the first draft’s job is simply to exist.

]]> John and Laura talk with Claudia Zuluaga—author of Fort Starlight and longtime creative writing teacher at John Jay College—about the art of surviving your messy first draft. Together, they explore why messy drafts are essential, how to push past perfectionism, and strategies to keep going when the words feel chaotic. A conversation full of honesty and insight, this episode reminds us that the first draft’s job is simply to exist.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-17900539 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 3471 full false 40. Show Don't Tell In their 40th episode, Laura and John dive into one of the most essential—and sometimes misunderstood—principles of storytelling: show, don’t tell. They unpack what it really means to let readers experience a scene through vivid detail, dialogue, and action instead of flat description. With practical examples and writer-friendly tips, they explore how showing builds emotional resonance, creates immersive worlds, and deepens character development. Laura and John also tackle the pitfalls of over-showing and when telling can be just as powerful. Whether you’re a new writer or refining your craft, this conversation offers clarity and inspiration for your next draft.

]]> In their 40th episode, Laura and John dive into one of the most essential—and sometimes misunderstood—principles of storytelling: show, don’t tell. They unpack what it really means to let readers experience a scene through vivid detail, dialogue, and action instead of flat description. With practical examples and writer-friendly tips, they explore how showing builds emotional resonance, creates immersive worlds, and deepens character development. Laura and John also tackle the pitfalls of over-showing and when telling can be just as powerful. Whether you’re a new writer or refining your craft, this conversation offers clarity and inspiration for your next draft.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-17797360 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2813 full false 39. Writing About Place In this episode, Laura and John dive into the power of place in fiction—how setting does more than anchor a story; it breathes life into it. They explore how writers can craft landscapes that shape mood, theme, and even character behavior, transforming locations into living, breathing entities. Whether you're building a fictional town or drawing from real-world places, this conversation offers insight into turning setting into a vital, memorable force in your storytelling.

]]> In this episode, Laura and John dive into the power of place in fiction—how setting does more than anchor a story; it breathes life into it. They explore how writers can craft landscapes that shape mood, theme, and even character behavior, transforming locations into living, breathing entities. Whether you're building a fictional town or drawing from real-world places, this conversation offers insight into turning setting into a vital, memorable force in your storytelling.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-17545079 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 2817 full false 38. Beyond the First Book: Writing Sequels In this episode, John and Laura dive into the challenges and rewards of writing sequels and building book series. They discuss how to keep momentum after the first book, balancing character growth with expanding the world, and sequel fatigue. Drawing from personal experiences and favorite examples from literature, the duo explores strategies for planning long arcs, keeping continuity fresh, and knowing when a series should end. Whether you're plotting a trilogy or expanding a standalone into something bigger, this episode offers practical advice and creative inspiration.

]]> In this episode, John and Laura dive into the challenges and rewards of writing sequels and building book series. They discuss how to keep momentum after the first book, balancing character growth with expanding the world, and sequel fatigue. Drawing from personal experiences and favorite examples from literature, the duo explores strategies for planning long arcs, keeping continuity fresh, and knowing when a series should end. Whether you're plotting a trilogy or expanding a standalone into something bigger, this episode offers practical advice and creative inspiration.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-17352107 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2651 full false 37. The Coat Check Girl is Out Now! John talks with Laura about her newly released debut novel, The Coat Check Girl.

]]> John talks with Laura about her newly released debut novel, The Coat Check Girl.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-16101497 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2101 full false 36. Inspiration from Steinbeck Laura and John discuss Laura's upcoming debut novel, The Coat Check Girl, John's new middle grade novel Ace Adler and the Pendulum of Doom, and get inspiration from a quote by John Steinbeck.

]]> Laura and John discuss Laura's upcoming debut novel, The Coat Check Girl, John's new middle grade novel Ace Adler and the Pendulum of Doom, and get inspiration from a quote by John Steinbeck.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-15062547 Mon, 13 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2949 full false 35. Traditional and Self Publishing Laura and John talk about their two paths to publishing: Laura with her traditional contract, and John with his self publishing. Also, tips and tools for getting reviews for your book, whichever way it is published, from Kirkus Reviews to Net Galley.

]]> Laura and John talk about their two paths to publishing: Laura with her traditional contract, and John with his self publishing. Also, tips and tools for getting reviews for your book, whichever way it is published, from Kirkus Reviews to Net Galley.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-14286366 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500 3954 full false 34. Photojournalist Richard Drew Laura and John welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Richard Drew to the podcast. Richard has been an Associated Press photographer for more than fifty years and has been front row to many historic events, from the assassination of Robert Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, to the fall of the towers on 9/11. He is known for his image Falling Man from 9/11.

]]> Laura and John welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Richard Drew to the podcast. Richard has been an Associated Press photographer for more than fifty years and has been front row to many historic events, from the assassination of Robert Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, to the fall of the towers on 9/11. He is known for his image Falling Man from 9/11.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-14112879 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2829 full false 33. The Final Stretch and Next Beginnings Laura and John catch up after a busy summer and talk about progress and next steps as they are both preparing books for publishing. Laura is in revisions for her publisher, and John is about to release his eighth book independently. They also discuss their next projects and what their plans are for those. 

]]> Laura and John catch up after a busy summer and talk about progress and next steps as they are both preparing books for publishing. Laura is in revisions for her publisher, and John is about to release his eighth book independently. They also discuss their next projects and what their plans are for those. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-13717086 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2764 full false 32. Announcements and More John welcomes special guest, PWDT's own Laura Buchwald to talk with her about some big announcements in her world. They also discuss progress in their WIPS (works in progress), and more!

]]> John welcomes special guest, PWDT's own Laura Buchwald to talk with her about some big announcements in her world. They also discuss progress in their WIPS (works in progress), and more!

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-13384416 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400 2313 full false 31. Self Doubt and Confidence Laura and John contemplate self doubt in writing, how it ties to ego and confidence. They also go through a few 'best first lines' of book, according to The Guardian. 

]]> Laura and John contemplate self doubt in writing, how it ties to ego and confidence. They also go through a few 'best first lines' of book, according to The Guardian. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-12655603 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400 2990 full false 30. Talking With Barbara Josselsohn Laura and John welcome author Barbara Josselsohn into the PWDT virtual studio to talk about her book The Lilac House, being a prolific author, managing multiple points-of-view in a book, and her recipe for a great first chapter. 

]]> Laura and John welcome author Barbara Josselsohn into the PWDT virtual studio to talk about her book The Lilac House, being a prolific author, managing multiple points-of-view in a book, and her recipe for a great first chapter. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-12422190 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 3135 full false 29. On Revising and Editing Laura and John talk about their WIPs (work in progress) and  their processes for revising and editing. As usual, they get sidetracked talking about other things, such as Yellowstone, Marc Maron, and more. 

]]> Laura and John talk about their WIPs (work in progress) and  their processes for revising and editing. As usual, they get sidetracked talking about other things, such as Yellowstone, Marc Maron, and more. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-12378057 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2689 full false 28. On Getting Motivated to Write Laura and John distract themselves from writing by talking about what it takes them to get motivated to write. 

]]> Laura and John distract themselves from writing by talking about what it takes them to get motivated to write. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-12237176 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0500 2174 full false 27. Banter about Characters Laura and John discuss the importance of creating three-dimensional protagonists and antagonists, and how much detail to give supporting characters. 

]]> Laura and John discuss the importance of creating three-dimensional protagonists and antagonists, and how much detail to give supporting characters. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-11851406 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1882 full false 26. Catching Up With Claudia Laura and John welcome Claudia Zuluaga back to the podcast. We talk about writing tips and advice for new writers, when you are no longer an aspiring writer, and finding time and 'your place' to write. 

]]> Laura and John welcome Claudia Zuluaga back to the podcast. We talk about writing tips and advice for new writers, when you are no longer an aspiring writer, and finding time and 'your place' to write. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-11655643 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 3522 full false 25. Banter About Process Laura and John talk about what comes first: plot or character. 

]]> Laura and John talk about what comes first: plot or character. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-11452680 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2093 full false 24. Season Two Premiere Banter In what we'll call our Season Two premiere after a summer break, Laura and John catch up on what projects they are working on, the benefits of taking breaks, the excitement of new projects, and prove neither of them know how to pronounce Taiki Waititi's name.

]]> In what we'll call our Season Two premiere after a summer break, Laura and John catch up on what projects they are working on, the benefits of taking breaks, the excitement of new projects, and prove neither of them know how to pronounce Taiki Waititi's name.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-11414234 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1532 full false 23. Brian Niemietz We talk to Brian Niemietz about writing for New York City tabloids The Daily News and the New York Post, covering nightlife in the city, and hanging out with James Brown.

]]> We talk to Brian Niemietz about writing for New York City tabloids The Daily News and the New York Post, covering nightlife in the city, and hanging out with James Brown.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10667145 Mon, 23 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2768 full false 22. Deborah Way of The Keepthings We talk to Deborah Way, founder of The Keepthings, an Instagram submission based memoir project. A hat your dad wore. Your grandmother's diamond ring. An artificial hip. People post a photo and a short description of the item and what it means to them. 

]]> We talk to Deborah Way, founder of The Keepthings, an Instagram submission based memoir project. A hat your dad wore. Your grandmother's diamond ring. An artificial hip. People post a photo and a short description of the item and what it means to them. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10464801 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2198 full false 21. Banter: AWP22 Conference Laura and John talk about the Association for Writing Professionals conference they attended last week in Philadelphia, sessions they attended, the book fair, and share comments from others at the conference.

]]> Laura and John talk about the Association for Writing Professionals conference they attended last week in Philadelphia, sessions they attended, the book fair, and share comments from others at the conference.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10362709 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1924 full false 20. Elena Perez Laura and John talk with Elena Perez, poet, YA author, and current staff writer on the NBC series Chicago PD.

]]> Laura and John talk with Elena Perez, poet, YA author, and current staff writer on the NBC series Chicago PD.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10284447 Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0400 2823 full false 19. Banter: Dialogue Laura and John discuss the do's and don'ts of dialogue in writing, from proper punctuation to sounding natural. They also talk about tense and point-of-view, head-hopping, and the upcoming AWP22 writer's conference in Philadelphia.

]]> Laura and John discuss the do's and don'ts of dialogue in writing, from proper punctuation to sounding natural. They also talk about tense and point-of-view, head-hopping, and the upcoming AWP22 writer's conference in Philadelphia.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10241954 Sun, 13 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0400 1768 full false 18. Elizabeth Prinvault Laura talks to her good friend Elizabeth Prinvault about her work as a journalist in Paris and as an author/adaptor translating American TV and movies into French.

]]> Laura talks to her good friend Elizabeth Prinvault about her work as a journalist in Paris and as an author/adaptor translating American TV and movies into French.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10204667 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1652 full false 17. Banter: Writing Through Current Events With Laura on travel in Paris, we talk about creativity derived by where you are (like Paris), writing during global events, how to process new ideas that come at unexpected times, how we handle, and how different people have different versions of their home cities.

]]> With Laura on travel in Paris, we talk about creativity derived by where you are (like Paris), writing during global events, how to process new ideas that come at unexpected times, how we handle, and how different people have different versions of their home cities.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10153183 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0500 1872 full false 16. Author Kitty Zeldis Today we talk to Kitty Zeldis, author of Not Our Kind, a look at 1940's New York City and the unexpected friendship between two women, one Jewish and one gentile. We discuss researching the era, everything from fashion to anti-semitism. Kitty is also author of several of the children's Who Was picture book series as Yona Zeldis McDonough.

]]> Today we talk to Kitty Zeldis, author of Not Our Kind, a look at 1940's New York City and the unexpected friendship between two women, one Jewish and one gentile. We discuss researching the era, everything from fashion to anti-semitism. Kitty is also author of several of the children's Who Was picture book series as Yona Zeldis McDonough.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10108740 Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2889 full false 15. Romance Author Alexx Andria We speak with USA Today bestselling romance author Alexx Andria about getting her first manuscript bought by Harlequin, writing with pseudonyms, how romance novels have changed over the years, and her new suspense thriller trilogy under the name JH Leigh.

]]> We speak with USA Today bestselling romance author Alexx Andria about getting her first manuscript bought by Harlequin, writing with pseudonyms, how romance novels have changed over the years, and her new suspense thriller trilogy under the name JH Leigh.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10067257 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0500 3059 full false 14. Brian Hutchison talks about creating his podcast "I Still Think About You" We have a great chat with Brian Hutchison about the podcast he wrote and stars in, I Still Think About You, a psychological suspense based on real events from his life. Also on being in a Tony award winning play with Zachary Quinto, Jim Parsons, and Matt Bomer. 

]]> We have a great chat with Brian Hutchison about the podcast he wrote and stars in, I Still Think About You, a psychological suspense based on real events from his life. Also on being in a Tony award winning play with Zachary Quinto, Jim Parsons, and Matt Bomer. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-10020375 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2889 full false 13. Banter: Writing with Scrivener Laura and John talk about the different ways of getting words out of your head and onto the page, from longhand on paper, Microsoft Word, Pages, and the software platform Scrivener.

]]> Laura and John talk about the different ways of getting words out of your head and onto the page, from longhand on paper, Microsoft Word, Pages, and the software platform Scrivener.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9963648 Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1979 full false 12. Interview with Ronnie Marmo, the force behind "I Am Not A Comedian ... I'm Lenny Bruce" We talk with writer, playwright, actor Ronnie Marmo about his one-man show I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce, about what it's like working with director Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds, Simpsons, Spenser), getting the approval of Bruce's daughter Kitty Bruce about his portrayal of her father, being naked on stage, and the impact Lenny Bruce had on comedy and language.

]]> We talk with writer, playwright, actor Ronnie Marmo about his one-man show I'm Not a Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce, about what it's like working with director Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds, Simpsons, Spenser), getting the approval of Bruce's daughter Kitty Bruce about his portrayal of her father, being naked on stage, and the impact Lenny Bruce had on comedy and language.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9929419 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 2422 full false 11. Talking with Screenwriter Hannah Bos, creator of "Somebody Somewhere" Laura and John talk to screenwriter Hannah Bos about her new HBO series Somebody Somewhere, starring Bridget Everett, about the challenges of shooting during a pandemic, writing with a partner, her film Driveways, working with Brian Dennehy, and the allure of old shopping malls.

]]> Laura and John talk to screenwriter Hannah Bos about her new HBO series Somebody Somewhere, starring Bridget Everett, about the challenges of shooting during a pandemic, writing with a partner, her film Driveways, working with Brian Dennehy, and the allure of old shopping malls.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9886730 Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1811 full false 10. Talking to Musician Jack Grace This week Laura and John talk with songwriter, musician, and new father Jack Grace about creating after having a baby (during a pandemic, no less), how the music industry has changed, the changing genres of music, the Beatles and Spinal Tap, and getting an unexpected wad of cash from Neil Young.  

]]> This week Laura and John talk with songwriter, musician, and new father Jack Grace about creating after having a baby (during a pandemic, no less), how the music industry has changed, the changing genres of music, the Beatles and Spinal Tap, and getting an unexpected wad of cash from Neil Young.  

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9843173 Sun, 09 Jan 2022 16:00:00 -0500 2556 Beatles, Neil Young full false 09. Banter: Write What You Know On the first episode of 2022, Laura and John talk about the old writing idea of "write what you know" and what that really means, using editors and writing groups, and more.

]]> On the first episode of 2022, Laura and John talk about the old writing idea of "write what you know" and what that really means, using editors and writing groups, and more.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9807041 Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1200 full false 08. Banter: 2021 Wrap up and 2022 Look Ahead In this extra episode to end 2021, Laura and John talk about the last year (or two), losing Joan Didion, and what we are planning for 2022!

]]> In this extra episode to end 2021, Laura and John talk about the last year (or two), losing Joan Didion, and what we are planning for 2022!

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9806917 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1622 full false 07. Banter: Research Laura and John talk about the research that goes into writing, from traveling to other cities and countries, to checking routes on Google Maps, or talking to ghosts in restaurant bathrooms.

]]> Laura and John talk about the research that goes into writing, from traveling to other cities and countries, to checking routes on Google Maps, or talking to ghosts in restaurant bathrooms.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9785166 Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 857 full false 06. Michael McGlone Reading From His Novel "Cal" A special episode featuring Michael McGlone doing a reading from his novel, Cal.



Music:
Dreams Of War  by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5404-dreams-of-war-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

]]> A special episode featuring Michael McGlone doing a reading from his novel, Cal.



Music:
Dreams Of War  by Rafael Krux
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5404-dreams-of-war-
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9740885 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 620 full false 05. Actor Michael McGlone, "The Brothers McMullen", "She's The One", and many a GEICO ad Laura and John talk with Michael McGlone. Actor, writer, comedian, musician, poet... he does it all. From his breakout role in Brothers McMullen to his upcoming part in an episode of SWAT on CBS, McGlone has been working hard in showbiz for 20 years. He has three studio albums of music and a long list of credits on IMDB. 

]]> Laura and John talk with Michael McGlone. Actor, writer, comedian, musician, poet... he does it all. From his breakout role in Brothers McMullen to his upcoming part in an episode of SWAT on CBS, McGlone has been working hard in showbiz for 20 years. He has three studio albums of music and a long list of credits on IMDB. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9736103 Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1546 full false 04. Banter: Inspiration To create, you must be inspired by...something. Laura and John talk about what inspires them to sit down and write as well as inspirations for specific works. 

]]> To create, you must be inspired by...something. Laura and John talk about what inspires them to sit down and write as well as inspirations for specific works. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9698585 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 935 full false 03. Author Claudia Zuluaga Reading Fort Starlight After Laura and John's talk with Claudia Zuluaga, they invited her to record part of her novel Fort Starlight to add to the episode. They then decided to let it stand on its own and made a new episode out of it. Please enjoy this reading of part of Chapter 2 of Fort Starlight, read by the author, Claudia Zuluaga.

]]> After Laura and John's talk with Claudia Zuluaga, they invited her to record part of her novel Fort Starlight to add to the episode. They then decided to let it stand on its own and made a new episode out of it. Please enjoy this reading of part of Chapter 2 of Fort Starlight, read by the author, Claudia Zuluaga.

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9698469 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 882 full false 02. Author Claudia Zuluaga Laura and John talk to Claudia Zuluaga, author of the novel Fort Starlight, about her experiences with her first novel compared to work on her second, teaching college students writing, balancing a work/family/writing life, and more!

]]> Laura and John talk to Claudia Zuluaga, author of the novel Fort Starlight, about her experiences with her first novel compared to work on her second, teaching college students writing, balancing a work/family/writing life, and more!

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9674272 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 2069 full false 01. Banter - Getting to Know You Welcome to the first episode of People Who Do Things with Laura Buchwald and John H. Matthews! 

In this initial outing, Laura and John talk about how they got started writing, inspiration, writer's block, and much more. 

]]> Welcome to the first episode of People Who Do Things with Laura Buchwald and John H. Matthews! 

In this initial outing, Laura and John talk about how they got started writing, inspiration, writer's block, and much more. 

]]> John H. Matthews and Laura Buchwald Buzzsprout-9674216 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1085 full false