The podcast extension of Notes from Erin, your literary soundtrack. I talk with authors, musicians, and fellow book and music lovers about creativity, process, and what they can't stop recommending. <br /><br /><a href="https://notesfromerin.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">notesfromerin.substack.com</a>
Notes from Erin Podcast
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The podcast extension of Notes from Erin, your literary soundtrack. I talk with authors, musicians, and fellow book and music lovers about creativity, process, and what they can't stop recommending. <br /><br /><a href="https://notesfromerin.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">notesfromerin.substack.com</a>
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July 5, 2026
Author Haili Blassingame on They All Fall in Love at the End
<p>In the first episode of On the Record, I sit down with author Hailli Blassingame to talk about her debut novel They All Fall in Love in the End. </p><p>We get into how the Challengers soundtrack shaped one of the most electric scenes in the book, why she named each part after a song, what revision actually taught her about being a writer, and what it means to write a character who wants everything and refuses to settle for less. Hailli is honest, funny, and genuinely fascinating to talk to. This one sets the tone for what On the Record is all about.</p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong><br>00:00 Introduction to Hailli Blassingame and Her Journey<br>02:21 The Writing Process: From Drafting to Revision<br>05:19 Creating a Contemporary Narrative: The Impact of COVID-19<br>08:12 Exploring Relationships: Love, Polyamory, and Agency<br>10:58 Character Development: Kat's Journey and Ambition<br>13:34 Navigating Love Triangles and Complex Dynamics<br>16:35 Literary Influences and Breaking the Fourth Wall<br>18:09 Musical Influences in Writing<br>21:04 Exploring Imperfect Politics<br>23:24 DC as a Character<br>26:36 Navigating Polyamory<br>28:50 The Essence of the Book<br>30:53 Literary Inspirations</p>
June 23, 2026
A Harlem Wedding with Tiffany L. Warren
<p>Author Tiffany L. Warren joins Notes from Erin to talk about her historical fiction novel A Harlem Wedding, the true story of Yolande Du Bois, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Countee Cullen. Tiffany shares how a love of Octavia Butler shaped her as a storyteller, why sad love songs like "Heartbreaker" by Dionne Warwick contain the bones of a romance novel, and how "Congratulations" by Vesta Williams became the soundtrack to the book's wedding scene. </p><p>We also dig into the real letters between Yolande, Countee, and W.E.B. Du Bois that inspired the novel, the research trip to the Schomburg Center, and Tiffany's dream casting for a film adaptation.</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/83717/9780063322172" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Purchase TIffany L. Warren's new novel, A Harlem Wedding here. </strong></a></p><p><strong></strong><a href="http://notesfromerin.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Subscribe to Notes From Erin here </strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><br /></p><p>Chapters: </p><p>(00:00) Introduction to Tiffany L. Warren<br />(01:15) The Journey of a Storyteller<br />(04:28) Inspiration and Creativity in Writing<br />(07:36) Exploring 'A Harlem Wedding'<br />(11:12) The Complex Relationship of Yolande and W.E.B. Du Bois<br />(15:06) Crafting Love Stories: Yolande and Jimmy's Relationship<br />(19:39) The Complexity of Countee and Yolande's Relationship<br />(22:49) The Importance of Letters in Understanding Relationships<br />(25:22) The Grand Wedding of Countee and Yolande<br />(28:08) The Process of Writing Historical Fiction<br />(31:27) The Significance of Music in the Narrative<br />(33:39) Yolande Du Bois: A Hidden Figure in History<br />(35:53) Casting Choices for a Potential Adaptation</p><p><br /></p>
June 7, 2026
Anne Marie Wells on Happy Iceland, Writing, and Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
<p>In this episode, I sit down with poet and memoirist Anne-Marie Wells to talk about her debut travel memoir Happy Iceland, out June 27th from Star Belt Press. </p><p>In the conversation we cover what it took to write a book from scratch over ten years with no format training, what Icelandic strangers taught her about happiness, and the simple daily practice she now uses to stay connected to joy. If you've been feeling the weight of the world lately, this one is for you. </p><ul><li><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/83717/9798999480101" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Pre-order Happy Iceland, here. </strong></a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://notesfromerin.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Subscribe to the Notes from Erin newsletter, here. </strong></a></li></ul><p>Chapters: </p><p>00:00 Introduction to Anne-Marie Wells02:28 The Evolution of Reading and Writing05:02 Role Modeling Reading for the Next Generation07:33 Exploring 'Happy Iceland': The Journey Begins10:25 The Writing Process: From Notes to Manuscript13:01 Overcoming Challenges in Writing15:54 Lessons on Happiness from Iceland18:44 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments22:34 Finding Joy in Everyday Delights26:49 Building Confidence Through Experience31:20 The Importance of Community and Connection36:39 Lessons in Happiness and Mindfulness40:09 Connecting Through Stories and Experiences</p><p><br /></p>
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