Meredith Cole
@meredithcoleauthor.bsky.social
Writer. Novels mostly.
We cap off the summer with a great conversation with Heather Abel, author of THE EMILYS, on our podcast The Writer’s Story www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-w4...
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An in-depth conversation about the path and craft of writing with published authors who dish up insights and revelations about their personal journeys, habits, and quirks. Author hosts Meredith Cole a...
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September 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
We cap off the summer with a great conversation with Heather Abel, author of THE EMILYS, on our podcast The Writer’s Story www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-w4...
A moment of silence for the passing of an icon who was not only a great artist, but also was a tremendous advocate for literacy and science www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...
Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
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August 25, 2026 at 6:27 PM
A moment of silence for the passing of an icon who was not only a great artist, but also was a tremendous advocate for literacy and science www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...
What. A. Mess.
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AI Has Plunged the Book Publishing Industry Into Utter Chaos
The spectacular implosions of big deals over suspected AI use are forcing a reckoning over creativity, trust and the future of the industry.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:25 PM
What. A. Mess.
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On The Writer’s Story #podcast, we continue our writer’s “book club” with Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act
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Episode 74: The Creative Act
Meredith and Kristin discuss THE CREATIVE ACT: A WAY OF BEING by Rick Rubin as part of their continuing writing "book club." They share their favorite nuggets, and how reading generally about creativi...
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July 24, 2026 at 3:06 PM
On The Writer’s Story #podcast, we continue our writer’s “book club” with Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act
www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9v4h8-...
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A trend I can get behind apple.news/A4NdMRqipTzi...
The rise of the ‘hot literati’: how reading became sexy — Guardian US
Celebrities are hosting literary clubs and designers are launching products emblazoned with the classics – but does reading’s trendy turn have a darker side?
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July 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM
A trend I can get behind apple.news/A4NdMRqipTzi...
Got to catch up with a Brooklyn friend Cassandra Neyenesch on our podcast about her new book A LITTLE BIT BAD www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jfcga-...
Episode 73: Cassandra Neyenesch
Kristin and Meredith talk about their recent projects, and then chat with Brooklyn-based author Cassandra Neyenesch about her debut novel A LITTLE BIT BAD.
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July 7, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Got to catch up with a Brooklyn friend Cassandra Neyenesch on our podcast about her new book A LITTLE BIT BAD www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jfcga-...
A lovely conversation on our podcast with children’s book author Brooke McIntyre about her new book lF YOU WENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wc7jx-...
Episode 72: Brooke McIntyre
In chatting about their own work, Meredith and Kristin discuss nonfiction book proposals before bringing Brooke McIntyre to talk writing for young readers. Brooke brings a delightful curiosity and pas...
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May 27, 2026 at 8:44 PM
A lovely conversation on our podcast with children’s book author Brooke McIntyre about her new book lF YOU WENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wc7jx-...
We had fun chatting with Natasha Joukovsky on our podcast, The Writer’s Story, this month. Her new book, Medium Rare, reimagines the Icarus myth using a perfect March Madness bracket: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-twytu-...
Episode 71: Natasha Joukovsky
Kristin and Meredith talk with Natasha Joukovsky about her book, Medium Rare, her invention of the recursive estimation algorithm, and how she juggles her writing with a busy corporate career.
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May 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
We had fun chatting with Natasha Joukovsky on our podcast, The Writer’s Story, this month. Her new book, Medium Rare, reimagines the Icarus myth using a perfect March Madness bracket: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-twytu-...
Great conversation on our podcast The Writer’s Story with Valerie Perreault about her art and poetry, and the literal journey she took to write NEON PASTORAL www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pw42b-...
Episode 69: Valerie Perreault
Valerie Perreault, a Florida Keys resident whose visual artwork has appeared in all sorts of illustrious places, shares with Meredith and Kristin her journey of returning to her long-time creative lov...
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February 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Great conversation on our podcast The Writer’s Story with Valerie Perreault about her art and poetry, and the literal journey she took to write NEON PASTORAL www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pw42b-...
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Independent bookstores are the heart of the book world. They’re where readers find new favorites and where writers find their communities. Grateful for every indie that’s championed my work and so many others.
Support your local bookstore today—and every day. Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
Support your local bookstore today—and every day. Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
April 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Independent bookstores are the heart of the book world. They’re where readers find new favorites and where writers find their communities. Grateful for every indie that’s championed my work and so many others.
Support your local bookstore today—and every day. Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
Support your local bookstore today—and every day. Happy Independent Bookstore Day!
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Today the White House confirmed that they exploring ways to deport U.S. citizens.
Not immigrants. Not green card holders. Citizens.
He’s telling us exactly what he plans to do if we don’t stop him. He wants to put US citizens into a foreign prison for reasons only he sees fit, without due process.
Not immigrants. Not green card holders. Citizens.
He’s telling us exactly what he plans to do if we don’t stop him. He wants to put US citizens into a foreign prison for reasons only he sees fit, without due process.
April 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Today the White House confirmed that they exploring ways to deport U.S. citizens.
Not immigrants. Not green card holders. Citizens.
He’s telling us exactly what he plans to do if we don’t stop him. He wants to put US citizens into a foreign prison for reasons only he sees fit, without due process.
Not immigrants. Not green card holders. Citizens.
He’s telling us exactly what he plans to do if we don’t stop him. He wants to put US citizens into a foreign prison for reasons only he sees fit, without due process.
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Update: The House just passed the Republican voter suppression measure that threatens voting access for millions of Americans, including 69 million women whose married names don't match their birth certificates.
Make sure your senators know you expect them to stand against it.
Make sure your senators know you expect them to stand against it.
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
April 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Update: The House just passed the Republican voter suppression measure that threatens voting access for millions of Americans, including 69 million women whose married names don't match their birth certificates.
Make sure your senators know you expect them to stand against it.
Make sure your senators know you expect them to stand against it.
Enjoyed talking with Bremond and Lisa on the launch day for their new publishing company @quiteliterallybks.bsky.social . Listen to our podcast to learn more: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cs33j-...
Episode 63: Quite Literally Books
Kristin and Meredith talk to two friends, Lisa and Bremond, who have started their own publishing company: Quite Literally Books. Their focus is "discovering and reissuing ought-to-be-in-print books b...
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April 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Enjoyed talking with Bremond and Lisa on the launch day for their new publishing company @quiteliterallybks.bsky.social . Listen to our podcast to learn more: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cs33j-...
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The Trump admin is dismantling Freedom of Information Act offices. Then the offices send out emails like, “Hello, the FOIA office has been placed on admin leave and is unable to respond to any emails.” The lengths this admin will go to ensure zero transparency with the American people is astounding.
April 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The Trump admin is dismantling Freedom of Information Act offices. Then the offices send out emails like, “Hello, the FOIA office has been placed on admin leave and is unable to respond to any emails.” The lengths this admin will go to ensure zero transparency with the American people is astounding.
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West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
April 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
Charlottesville came out today! #handsoffourcountry
April 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Charlottesville came out today! #handsoffourcountry
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Wow! Updated estimates now put turnout at 2.3 million — and we’re still waiting on reports from coalition members in other areas, with some events yet to begin! If you’re free, come out and join us. Over 1,400 events are planned across the country.
April 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wow! Updated estimates now put turnout at 2.3 million — and we’re still waiting on reports from coalition members in other areas, with some events yet to begin! If you’re free, come out and join us. Over 1,400 events are planned across the country.
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“Our store is meant to celebrate movies in all their forms, no matter the format.”
A new video store is opening in Brooklyn!
Night Owl Video in Williamsburg will stock 4K, Blu-ray, DVD and even VHS — plus memorabilia, soundtracks and magazines like FANGORIA.
“Physical media is forever," co-owner Aaron Hamel says.
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Night Owl Video in Williamsburg will stock 4K, Blu-ray, DVD and even VHS — plus memorabilia, soundtracks and magazines like FANGORIA.
“Physical media is forever," co-owner Aaron Hamel says.
gothamist.com/arts-enterta... #FilmSky #PhysicalMedia
A new video store is opening in Williamsburg, like an 'uncanny valley Blockbuster'
Night Owl Video invites customers to remember a simpler time, pre-streaming.
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April 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“Our store is meant to celebrate movies in all their forms, no matter the format.”
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Reminder: Don’t forget to vote today in WI and FL’s 1st & 6th districts!
April 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Reminder: Don’t forget to vote today in WI and FL’s 1st & 6th districts!
Great fun to chat with @kristinariggle.bsky.social about writing, her latest book VIVIAN IN RED, and our former blogging days at the Debutante Ball on the podcast The Writer’s Story www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pwbhe-...
Episode 62: Kristina Riggle
Meredith and Kristin talk about their new multimedia projects, and then chat with Meredith's former blogging partner from the Debutante Ball, Kristina Riggle about her writing journey and her latest b...
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March 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Great fun to chat with @kristinariggle.bsky.social about writing, her latest book VIVIAN IN RED, and our former blogging days at the Debutante Ball on the podcast The Writer’s Story www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pwbhe-...
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When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
February 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.
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Trump's Thought Police keep reaching deeper into America: Book banning ramps up:
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Trump DEI crackdown targets books in Pentagon schools
As the Trump DEI purge widens, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered restrictions on what books DOD schools can teach, according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Trump's Thought Police keep reaching deeper into America: Book banning ramps up:
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“Though both Hitler and Hugenberg were fiercely anti-Communist, antidemocratic, anti-immigrant, and anti-Semitic, their attempts at political partnership failed spectacularly and repeatedly.”
Timothy Ryback on Hitler‘s relationship with his oligarchs:
Timothy Ryback on Hitler‘s relationship with his oligarchs:
The Oligarchs Who Came to Regret Supporting Hitler
They helped him in pursuit of profit. Many ended up in concentration camps.
www.theatlantic.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“Though both Hitler and Hugenberg were fiercely anti-Communist, antidemocratic, anti-immigrant, and anti-Semitic, their attempts at political partnership failed spectacularly and repeatedly.”
Timothy Ryback on Hitler‘s relationship with his oligarchs:
Timothy Ryback on Hitler‘s relationship with his oligarchs:
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Elon Musk is a terrible president!
February 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Elon Musk is a terrible president!