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 3
Matthew Quick
J.T. Ellison talks to author Matthew Quick about his novel, THE REASON YOU'RE ALIVE. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Jesmyn Ward
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Jesmyn Ward about her novel, SING, UNBURIED, SING. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Celeste Ng
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Celeste Ng about her novel, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Claire Cameron
J.T. Ellison talks to author Claire Cameron about her novel, THE LAST NEANDERTHAL. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Stephanie Powell Watts
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Stephanie Powell Watts about her novel, NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE US. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Tom Perrotta
J.T. Ellison talks to author Tom Perrotta about his novel, MRS. FLETCHER. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Kevin Wilson
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Kevin Wilson about his novel, PERFECT LITTLE WORLD. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
At The Festival, Round 1
The Southern Festival of Books is a three-day festival in Nashville, TN that celebrates the written word. In this three part series, we talk to the following authors at the 2017 Festival: Jami Attenberg (ALL GROWN UP) Wiley Cash (THE LAST BALLAD) Bryn Chancellor​ (SYCAMORE) Erick Erickson (BEFORE YOU WAKE) P.J.
At The Festival, Round 2
The Southern Festival of Books is a three-day festival in Nashville, TN that celebrates the written word.
At The Festival, Round 3
The Southern Festival of Books is a three-day festival in Nashville, TN that celebrates the written word. In this three part series, we talk to the following special guests and authors at the 2017 Festival: C.
Chris Bohjalian
J.T. Ellison talks to author Chris Bohjalian about his novel, THE SLEEPWALKER. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Ron Rash
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Ron Rash about his novel, THE RISEN. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Billy Collins
J.T. Ellison talks to poet Billy Collins about his book, THE RAIN IN PORTUGAL. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
John Boyne
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author John Boyne about his novel, THE HEART'S INVISIBLE FURIES. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Elizabeth Gilbert
Mary Laura Philpott talks to author Elizabeth Gilbert about her book, BIG MAGIC. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Anna Quindlen
J.T. Ellison talks to author Anna Quindlen about her book, ALTERNATE SIDE. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading
Mohsin Hamid
J.T. Ellison talks to author Mohsin Hamid about his book, EXIT WEST. Watch all A WORD ON WORDS episodes here: http://awordonwords.org/ #KeepReading