Ep 01: Abby Geni on Setting, Process, and Killer Seagulls
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Chicago Writers Podcast
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In this episode, I talk with Chicago author Abby Geni about developing rich settings, her unique process, teaching, and the creatures that inhabit her novels and stories.
Abby Geni's novels are the Wildlands and the Lightkeepers. Her short story collection is The Last Animal. Information about her classes can be found at StoryStudio Chicago. You can check out her website for more details.
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