Jan 4, 2021
Marti Dumas and I first bonded over our shared love of coffee, books, and writing, and I am thrilled she joined me today. We talked about the vibrant literary scene in her hometown of New Orleans, her visceral connection to the land, writing positive stories featuring children of color as the main characters, and her deep love of the work of Octavia Butler, and why he deeply layered “Wild Seed” is her Best Book Ever.
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Host: Julie Strauss
Guest: Marti Dumas
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Discussed in this episode:
Jaden Toussaint, the Greatest by Marti Dumas
The Dragon Keep by Marti Dumas
The Little Human by Marti Dumas
Women in the Old West by Marti Dumas
The Babysitter’s Club – this was super fun to research. I found this great Retro Set, containing the original books 1-6, and this delightful graphic novel set.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski
Blue Cypress Books, New Orleans, LA
Community Book Center, New Orleans, LA
Octavia Books, New Orleans, LA
Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop, New Orleans, LA
The Complete Patternist Series Box Set by Octavia Butler
Contains; Wild Seed, Mind of My Mind, Clay’s Ark, Patternmaster
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Daemon Voices: On Stories and Storytelling by Phillip Pullman
His Dark Materials Series by Phillip Pullman: Box Set
Contains: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass
Discussed in our Patreon Exclusive clip:
The Jerk, “Tonight You Belong to Me”
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