Authors reveal the first books that ever made them cry, tear up, get emotional! What books affect the people who write what affects you?

Featuring, from Running the Goat:
Susan Flanagan, author of The Degrees of Barry Lick

From Breakwater Books:
Claire Wilkshire, author of The Love Olympics
Ainsley Hawthorn, author of Land of Many Shores
Shelley Kawaja, author of The Raw Light of Morning

From Flanker Press:
Emily Hepditch, author ofAlone on the Trail

From Engen Books:
Erin Vance, author of Exposure

From amazing small presses:
Katheryn Taylor, author of Misty's Misadventures

Originally broadcast on April 21, 2025 as a part of The Write Project + Premium Content.

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