Acclaimed author Stephanie Soileau joins Steve Richards on Speaking of Writers to discuss her extraordinary debut novel, Should the Waters Take Us.

Spanning four centuries of history, the novel follows generations of one Acadian family while exploring Louisiana's disappearing wetlands, the Deepwater Horizon-inspired oil disaster, cultural identity, family, resilience, and climate change.

Stephanie discusses her twenty-year journey writing the novel, her extensive research into Cajun history and environmental justice, and the personal family experiences that inspired this unforgettable literary achievement.

If you enjoy literary fiction, historical fiction, environmental fiction, or multigenerational family sagas, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

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The incredible true story of the woman who changed horse racing forever.

On this episode of Speaking of Writers, Steve Richards welcomes author Mark Shrager to discuss his compelling new biography, Diane Crump: A Horse Racing Pioneer's Life in the Saddle.

Discover how Diane Crump became the first woman to compete in an official Thoroughbred race in America and the first woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby, overcoming discrimination, threats, and enormous obstacles to forever change the "Sport of Kings."

A fascinating conversation about sports history, courage, women's rights, and one extraordinary athlete.

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What made Brian Epstein one of the most influential figures in music history—and why has so much of his story remained untold?

On this episode of Speaking of Writers, bestselling Beatles biographer Philip Norman discusses MR. MOONLIGHT: Brian Epstein and the Making of the Beatles, a compelling new biography of the visionary manager who transformed four young musicians from Liverpool into a global phenomenon.

Discover the untold story behind Beatlemania, the personal struggles Epstein endured, the mysteries surrounding his life and death, and the legacy that continues to shape popular music today.

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