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June 24, 2012

Episode 81 — Kate Christensen

Kate Christensen is today’s guest (photo credit:  Marion Ettlinger).  She’s the author of six novels, the fourth of which, The Great Man, won the 2008 PEN/Faulkner Award.  Her latest novel, The Astral, is now available in trade paperback from Anchor … Continue reading →

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