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Podcast: The Readerly Report
Episode: We Discuss Our Reading Influences With J. Ryan Stradal
Description: Gayle and Nicole welcome Gayle’s literary hero J. Ryan Stradal to the show to talk about childhood reading influences. We also talk about the authors J. Ryan turns to to help make him feel empathetic toward his characters, why he doesn’t give up on authors, and whether it’s OK to dogear pages and mark up books.Books mentioned:Kitchens Of The Great Midwest by J. Ryan StradalThe Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan StradalThings You Save In A Fire by Katherine CenterThe Cactus League by Emily Nemens...