Elena Meets the Author

By Elena Meets the Author

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Welcome to Elena Meets the Author, the Podcast that brings you intimate conversations with authors about the art and craft of storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate reader, a curious creator, or simply love diving into the minds of creative thinkers, this podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at how stories come to life. Each episode features an in-depth interview with an author as they share their unique journey, the challenges they’ve faced, and the inspiration behind their work. From uncovering the spark of an idea to navigating the ups and downs of the creative process, we explore the human side of writing. My goal is to inspire and connect listeners with the magic of storytelling while celebrating the diversity of voices shaping today’s literary landscape. This podcast is especially for people who enjoy exploring creativity, personal growth, and the stories that move us. But the insights and inspiration we uncover are universal, offering something for anyone who appreciates the power of words. Tune in for thoughtful conversations that will leave you feeling inspired, connected, and ready to embrace your own creative journey. New episodes released biweekly!

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Annabel Monaghan | Dolly All the Time | The Queen of Summer Romance Returns
Jul 29, 2026
Ayelet Waldman | A Perfect Hand | Jane Austen Meets Nora Ephron in Victorian England
Jul 15, 2026
Elizabeth Arnott | The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives
Jul 01, 2026
Ilona Bannister | Five | The Psychological Thriller That Makes You the Judge
Jun 17, 2026
Mary Lisa Gavenas on Mary Kay Ash, Direct Selling, and Building a $2 Billion Empire
Jun 03, 2026
EP. 48 Libby Page on Grief, Book Suggestions, and Writing This Book Made Me Think of You
May 20, 2026
EP. 47 Grant Ginder | So Old, So Young | The Tiny Decisions That Became Their Lives
May 06, 2026
EP. 46 Allison Pataki on It Girl: Before Taylor Swift, There Was Evelyn Nesbit
Apr 22, 2026
EP. 45 Allegra Goodman on This Is Not About Us: Apple Cake, Sisterhood, and the Rubinstein Family
Apr 08, 2026
EP. 44 Filling the Blank Space After Loss: Jason Rosenthal on My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me
Mar 25, 2026
EP. 43 Robert Dugoni on The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell, Faith, and Writing Stories That Stay With Readers
Mar 11, 2026
EP. 42 Haley Cohen Gilliland on A Flower Traveled in My Blood
Feb 18, 2026
EP.41 Brigitte Dale and the Courageous Suffragettes: A Conversation on The Good Daughters
Feb 04, 2026
EP. 40 Unveiling The Trade-Off with Samantha Greene Woodruff
Jan 21, 2026
EP. 39 Exploring 'All That Life Can Afford' with Emily Everett
Jan 07, 2026
EP. 38 Inside an Independent Bookstore with Lisa Scully of Locust Valley Books
Dec 17, 2025
EP. 37 Unveiling the Feather Detective: A Journey into Forensic Ornithology with Author Chris Sweeney
Dec 03, 2025
EP.36 Unveiling Hidden Histories: A Conversation with Fiona Davis on The Stolen Queen
Nov 19, 2025
EP.35 Exploring Comic Tragedies with Debut Author Katie Yee
Nov 05, 2025
EP.34 Exploring Humor in Tragedy with Annie Hartnett
Oct 22, 2025
EP.33 Letters, Life, and Literary Magic with Virginia Evans
Sep 24, 2025
EP.32 Elena Meets the Publisher: A Conversation with Gretchen Young
Sep 10, 2025
EP.31 Exploring Vanessa Beaumont's The Other Side of Paradise
Aug 27, 2025
EP.30 Elena Meets the Bookshop Owner: A Conversation with Diane Garrett
Aug 13, 2025
EP.29 Unveiling The Lion Women of Tehran with Marjan Kamali
Jul 30, 2025
EP.28 - Exploring Dora Maar: Beyond Picasso's Weeping Woman with Louisa Treger
Jul 16, 2025
EP.27 - Unveiling Historical Fiction: An Interview with Allegra Goodman
Jul 02, 2025
EP.26 House Swaps and Hilarity: An Interview with Amy Poeppel
Jun 18, 2025
EP.25 - Demystifying the Magic with Yael Van Der Wouden
Jun 04, 2025
EP.24 - Unveiling the Magic: Annabel Monaghan on 'It's a Love Story'
May 21, 2025
EP.23 - Exploring America's First Murder Trial with Lauren Willig
May 07, 2025
EP.22 - Lynda Cohen Loigman - The Magic of Historical Love Stories
Apr 23, 2025
EP.21 - Exploring Genetic Mysteries and Writing Journeys with Joselin Linder
Apr 04, 2025
EP.20 - Exploring the Secrets of Southern France with Neroli Lacey
Mar 21, 2025
EP19. - Elinor Lipman on Every Tom, Dick, and Harry and Writing Inspiration
Mar 07, 2025
EP18. - Exploring the Depths of Women's Fiction with Rochelle Weinstein
Feb 21, 2025
EP.17 - Trailblazer of Journalism: Anastasia Rubis Talks About Her Novel Oriana
Feb 07, 2025
EP.16 - Michael Cecchi's tales from the Front: A New York City Maître D's Journey
Jan 24, 2025
EP.15 - Navigating Life from Behind the Door: Stephen Bruno on Building Material
Dec 13, 2024
EP.14 - Exploring Margo's Got Money Troubles with Rufi Thorpe: Wrestling, Only Fans and Questioning the Madonna-Whore Story
Nov 29, 2024
EP.13 - Humor, Grief, and Life-Affirming Moments: Alison Espach on 'The Wedding People
Nov 15, 2024
EP.12 - Writer’s Block, Family Drama, and Creative Breakthroughs: Kate Feiffer on 'Morning Pages
Nov 01, 2024
EP.11 - Unravelling the intricate, fascinating life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, a Deep Dive with Author Dawn Tripp
Oct 18, 2024
EP10. - Why Meditate? Learn all about the power of Vedic Meditation with the woman who trained me 15 Years ago - Jillian Lavender
Oct 03, 2024
EP.9 - Writing Humor and Life Lessons - Anne Leary
Sep 20, 2024
EP.8 - Espionage, Love, and Literary Secrets: Lea Carpenter on Ilium
Sep 06, 2024
EP.7 - From Food to Fiction: Ruth Reichl on The Paris Novel
Aug 23, 2024
EP.6 - Dual Timelines and Timeless Drama: Beatriz Williams on Husbands & Lovers
Aug 09, 2024
EP.5 - Writing, Wit, and Aging Boldly: Clare Pooley on How to Age Disgracefully
Jul 26, 2024
EP.4 - Love, Loss, and Fresh Starts: Annabel Monaghan on Summer Romance
Jun 26, 2024
EP.3 - Endless Husbands, Endless Choices: Holly Gramazio on The Husbands
May 26, 2024
EP.2 - Art, Feminism, and Fierce Heroines: Elizabeth Fremantle on Disobedient
Apr 22, 2024
EP.1 - Reinvention and Fearless Aging: Lyn Slater on How to Be Old
Mar 25, 2024