In 2015, I was honored to be asked to help continue John Seigenthaler's literary legacy by co-hosting A WORD ON WORDS, his long-running literary television series on Nashville Public Television.
It has been an incredible ride alongside my fabulous co-host, fellow Nashville author Mary Laura Philpott, talking with authors from all kinds of genres and walks of life. And in 2017, we were over the moon to win an EMMY for our first season!
Take a second, pop up your feet, and hear from some of your favorite authors. You can learn more about the show here, and follow along online at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. #keepreading
Season 2
Ann Patchett
Author Ann Patchett talks to host Mary Laura Philpott about COMMONWEATH, life before and after BEL CANTO (and Parnassus Bookstore), and making right reading choices. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Alan Furst
"I'm not able to write a plot. If I try to write a plot, you know what it sounds like? A plot!" A WORD ON WORDS host J.T. Ellison talks to author Alan Furst about A HERO OF FRANCE, panoramic spy novels, and good vs evil.
Jacqueline Woodson
Author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING, Jacqueline Woodson, talks about her new book, ANOTHER BROOKLYN, with host J. T. Ellison. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Emma Straub
Author of THE VACATIONERS Emma Straub talks about her new book, MODERN LOVERS with host Mary Laura Philpott. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Megan Abbott
Author Megan Abbott talks about her new book, YOU WILL KNOW ME with host J. T. Ellison. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
John Hart
Author John Hart talks about his new book, REDEMPTION ROAD with host Mary Laura Philpott. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Yaa Gyasi
Author Yaa Gyasi talks about her new book, HOMEGOING with host Mary Laura Philpott. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Robert Hicks
Author of WIDOW OF THE SOUTH, Robert Hicks, talks about his new book, ORPHAN MOTHER with host J. T. Ellison. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Helen Ellis
Author Helen Ellis talks about her new book, AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE with host J. T. Ellison. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Adam Haslett
Author Adam Haslett talks about his new book, IMAGINE ME GONE with host Mary Laura Philpott. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Lisa Ko
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Lisa Ko about her new novel, THE LEAVERS. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Elizabeth Strout
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Elizabeth Strout (ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, AMY AND ISABELLE) about her experience in stand-up comedy and people watching. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Author Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney talks to host Mary Laura Philpott about her novel, THE NEST. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
John Grisham
J.T. Ellison talks to author John Crisham about his novel, CAMINO ISLAND. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading