Welcome to Author Imprint, a public media podcast that’s laser-focused on literature. We ask writers about their craft and career, what they’re reading, and when they fell in love with books. Interviews range from YA novelists to journalists, and thriller writers to cartoonists. For more literature-loving content, visit www.allarts.org/authorimprint, and join the conversation with #AuthorImprint.

Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: http://www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread