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Lian Dolan Talks Sisters, Secrets, and Fiction, Plus A Sister-Inspired Humor Writing Competition – Episode 505

Author and broadcaster Lian Dolan joins Nancy to discuss her latest novel The Sweeney Sisters, the story behind the intriguing Connecticut-based characters, people’s fascination with sisters, the complicated and humorous sides of sibling relationships, and her writing process. Plus, Nancy talks with writer and editor Marcia Stewart about Nickie’s Prize for Humor Writing…

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Alan Zweibel Talks Comedy Writing, ‘Laugh Lines’, and Helping Funny People Be Funnier – Episode 499

Emmy Award winner Alan Zweibel joins Nancy to discuss his incredible comedy journey from teenage joke writer to legendary television comedy writer (Saturday Night Live, It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm), screenwriter, and best-selling author, his new memoir Laugh Lines, and life lessons from decades of comedy collaboration.

Plus, Nancy shares her magazine humor column on RV travel which has her rethinking everything…

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