Reading Esther: Code Switching, Humor, and Canonicity

In this episode of Dialogues with Creators, host Barbara Tucker welcomes British author and poet Rosie Johnston for a conversation about the writing life. Born in Belfast and now living on the coast of Kent, Rosie shares her journey from practicing law to becoming a writer, the experiences that shaped her novels and poetry, and how she found her way through writer’s block. She also discusses her upcoming book, Pebbles in My Shoes, which offers practical wisdom for sustaining a lifelong writing practice. Along the way, Rosie shares several beautiful poems and thoughtful advice about confidence, creative freedom, and finding community with other writers.Rosie ROSIE Johnston’s website: https://rosiejohnstonwrites.com/

Barbara finishes her analysis of George Eliot's masterwork, Middlemarch.

In this second part of the talk on Middlemarch, Barbara shares information about George Eliot's upbringing and development and delves into more characters; she also reads a long passage from Chapter 40.

Join Barbara as she shares her thoughts on the plot, characters, and meaning of George Elliot's/Mary Ann Evans late Victorian novel MIddlemarch. www.barbaragrahamtucker.net

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In this solo podcast, Barbara takes apart the three seasons of Silo, what she likes, doesn't like, and what she thinks it all means.

This podcast is dedicated to the belief that creativity is important to all work and walks of life. In this episode, Reverend Paul Christensen, Associate Pastor for Students at Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN, joins Barbara to talk about developing effective relationships and ministry with “Generation Alpha” as well as about his own story and calling. www.brainerdbaptist.org www.barbaragrahamtucker.net

Barbara discusses the Biblical story of Esther of Persia. Why is it in the Bible? What does it say to us today? and Can a book of the Bible be funny?

In this informal, solo podcast, Barbara shares some wisdom from great writers such as George Eliot, Flanner O'Connor, and Wendell Berry and then reads the three opening chapter of her eleventh novel, debuting September 22.

In this episode, Barbara Tucker talks with Northwest Georgia author Bill Fortenberry about his journey from a blue-collar upbringing and career in journalism to becoming an award-winning novelist. Bill shares the inspiration behind Lint Head, a story about routine, family expectations, lost love, and the dignity found in ordinary lives. They also discuss his second book, Aunt Connie’s Old Fashioned New Fangled Electric Powered County Road Christmas, and the roles of family and faith in his writing. Barbara and Bill also explore creativity, mentorship, and the opportunities and ethical questions surrounding AI and writers.Lint HeadAunt Connie’s Old-Fashioned, New-Fangled, Electric-Powered County Road Christmas