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Dialogues with Creators

Dialogues with Creators

di Barbara Graham Tucker

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Stagione 9

Barbara Tucker's Upcoming Novel: The Foark River Salon and Bait Shop

In this informal, solo podcast, Barbara shares some wisdom from great writers such as George Eliot, Flanner O'Connor, and Wendell Berry and then reads the three opening chapter of her eleventh novel, debuting September 22.

Bill Fortenberry: A Life that Leads to Writing

In this episode, Barbara Tucker talks with Northwest Georgia author Bill Fortenberry about his journey from a blue-collar upbringing and career in journalism to becoming an award-winning novelist. Bill shares the inspiration behind Lint Head, a story about routine, family expectations, lost love, and the dignity found in ordinary lives. They also discuss his second book, Aunt Connie’s Old Fashioned New Fangled Electric Powered County Road Christmas, and the roles of family and faith in his writing. Barbara and Bill also explore creativity, mentorship, and the opportunities and ethical questions surrounding AI and writers. Lint Head Aunt Connie’s Old-Fashioned, New-Fangled, Electric-Powered County Road Christmas

Dante's The Divine Comedy: A Conversation with Dr. Cicero Bruce

Barbara returns to an emphasis on great works of literature in this interview with Dr. Cicero Bruce, Professor of English at Dalton State College, about The Divine Comedy, an epic Italian poem from the late Middle Ages. Anyone interested in literature needs to listen in!

Jane Eyre: Analysis and Insights, Part 2

In this episode, Barbara continues her reading and analysis of Jane Eyre, including background material about Charlotte Bronte and other related works. What did Bronte think of Jane Austen? What famous novel seems like a copy of Jane Eyre? What do readers get wrong about Jane Eyre? Find out.

Jane Eyre: The Book Vs. Film Adaptations, Analyses and Insights: Part I

One of the greatest novels of English literature, Jane Eyre, is often filmed, but the adaptations leave something to be desired. In a two-parter, Barbara Tucker talks us through the book and in the process delves into the author, the background, the criticism, and how the films miss so much of this glorious work. www.barbaragrahamtucker.net https://www.colorfulcrowpublishing.com/

Pat Johnson Walker

Pat Johnson Walker of Roswell, GA, joins Barbara to discuss the publication of her first novel, The Mountains Don’t Forget, launching in late August 2026. Corrections to recording: Prudence Massey is based on Pat Walker's great grandmother, not her aunt. Our guest today goes by the name of Pat Walker Johnson, not Patricia. I regret these errors. Links Pre-order: https://www.colorfulcrowpublishing.com/products/p/pre-order-the-mountains-dont-forget-pat-w-johnson-paperback News about Book Launch: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10243499299808852&set=a.10202231389976898

The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley: History is a Foreign Country

Barbara analyzes the 1953 novel The Go-Between. Is it good? Worth reading? What does it help us understand about Victorian/Edwardian England, the UK, and fiction writing? This is a solo podcast.

Jonathan Rackley: Toastmasters and Creativity

Creativity comes in all shapes and sizes. In this first episode of Season Nine, Barbara talks with Jon Rackley of Dalton, GA, about how he uses creativity in his industrial setting (safety compliance) and more to the point, public speaking, through his experience in Toastmasters, International. Links: Toastmasters International (find a local group): https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club Barbara Tucker’s website: https://www.barbaragrahamtucker.net

Stagione 8

Tami Tomasello

Dr. Tami Tomasello, Associate Professor Communication at Dalton State College, joins us to discuss creativity, boredom, AI, and online teaching, sharing from her vast knowledge of mass media and communication studies. Books mentioned Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman The Shallows by Nicholas Carr Hitmakers by Derek Thompson Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi How we Got to Now by Steven Johnson

Barbara Tucker's Thoughts in late June 2026

Barbara talks about her latest book and gets personal and a little controversial.

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