Welcome to the inaugural episode of Books & Banter!
An interview series with authors to help inspire our reading and writing as we journey towards a more intellectual life!
Today I interview Jon Hickey, debut author of Big Chief (recently named one of Apple’s Best Books of the Year!). Also, it was our book club read of May.
This interview series is for everyone, even if you haven’t read the author’s book yet, because we discuss creative life, influential books, and the world-at-large.
I’ll also be sending you a podcast, audio-only version of this interview, so you can listen easily on your commute, or while doing the dishes, etc.
I’m beyond appreciative of you subscribing to my newsletter and going on this ride with me—my fellow curios, book lovers, examiners of literature and the world through art.
Let’s give a special thank you to Jon, who was so generous with his time, agreeing to meet in the middle of his book tour!!!
Tell me what you think about this new series!
In today’s interview, Jon Hickey and I discuss:
writing with a newborn
how to make good art
politics vs. the human spirit
exclusives about his characters
an improv story game
3 books he’d save in a fire
the drink fueling his work
and more!
Our internet was randomly having issues—the one day we needed it most! Please excuse any quality issues, this is indeed a Zoom call interview after all. Hey, but maybe a run-and-gun style chat is also cool. Casually chatting with future icons is iconic in itself I’d like to think!
From this I hope you feel super inspired about life, reading, and creating!! There’s so many quotes from our chat I’m keeping with me forever.
See you soon!
Love,
Amani
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