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Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg

Elizabeth McCullough Keenan, Greg Wands, Bookwild Collective

Here at Imposter Hour, we’re endlessly fascinated with the creative process. We love to nerd out on what makes authors and artists tick and dig into the factors that motivate and shape their work. We explore the imposter syndrome that haunts creatives, delving into how it affects their lives and work. Join us as we chat with authors and artists about creativity, self-doubt, and featuring imposter characters in their stories, as well as the occasional imposter who pops up in their day-to-day lives

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01:05:20

Imposter Meets Imposter (Again)

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/11/10

Liz and Greg press pause to look back on sixty conversations that turned a small side project into a creative lifeline. They talk honestly about what the show became, the strange math of the writing life, and how community keeps the doubt from taking over. It’s a soft landing, not a goodbye, full of gratitude for the guests, the listeners, and the chance to keep talking about the beautiful mess of making things.

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01:02:56

Tracing the Roots of Self-Doubt with Larry Smiglewski

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/11/03

Therapist and Broadway Production Stage Manager Larry Smiglewski joins Imposter Hour to make imposter syndrome feel less heavy and more workable as we trace his path from teaching in the Bronx to calling cues on Broadway to supporting clients in the therapy room. We talk about the surprising ways our theater educations gave us lasting life lessons we still use every day, how becoming a therapist later in life gave Larry grounded wisdom and perspective, and simple ways to spot triggers, follow the

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00:55:30

Always Say Yes and Figure It Out Later featuring...

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/10/27

In this episode, author–editor Rennie Dyball gets wonderfully candid about crossing genres and the imposter feelings that flare whenever she switches lanes, the craft mantra that unlocked her fiction, and how time in the saddle quiets her brain so ideas can land on the drive home. We dig into why picture books are deceptively hard, plus practical, ADHD-friendly focus tricks (short timers, one-task sprints, writing anywhere). Rennie also shares what’s new and what’s next, including a

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00:57:10

‘Weirdos Who Care About Books’ with Christina Baker...

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/10/20

This week, we hang out with two brilliant weirdos who absolutely live for story: Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt. Their new novel, Please Don’t Lie, is our jumping-off point for a candid, generous, energizing conversation. We go inside their creative friendship, from late-night draft swaps to “trust falls” that make the writing braver. They discuss building a novel with joy and discipline, explore what immersive writing retreats entail, and examine how themes of grief and trauma shape the

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01:02:40

‘Bending Away from Convention’ featuring: Cleyvis Natera

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/09/29

Liz and Greg sit down with novelist Cleyvis Natera, whose acclaimed debut Neruda on the Park was a New York Times Editors’ Choice, and whose latest, The Grand Paloma Resort, released last month and is available everywhere. They talk impostor syndrome, perseverance after rejection, and how class and privilege shape her stories. Cleyvis opens up about building community, staying authentic while shifting genres, and why cultural commentary belongs at the heart of contemporary fiction. It is a candid

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00:59:42

‘Nature vs. Nurture’ featuring: Patricia Dunn,...

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/09/22

In this episode of Imposter Hour, Liz Keenan and Greg Wands sit down with crime writers Patricia Dunn, Deborah Levison, and Wendy Whitman to talk imposter feelings, writing about darkness, and the communities that keep us brave. They trace the winding paths that brought them to the genre, share candid truths about promotion and platform, and preview what’s next. It’s a smart, generous conversation about craft, confidence, and the complicated link between creativity and self-perception.

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01:03:32

“If You Do It, You Can Do It" featuring Lauren Morrow

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/09/15

In this episode of “Imposter Hour with Liz and Greg,” we sit down with debut novelist and book publicist Lauren Morrow to talk about her just-published, buzzed-about debut, “Little Movements.” Lauren opens up about stepping through the publishing looking glass, balancing ambition with real life, and how personal truth fuels believable fiction. It’s an honest, practical conversation about the writing life, identity, and sticking with it. Tune in for craft talk, creativity, self-doubt, and the leap

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00:57:25

”Competing with Yourself” featuring Samantha Downing

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/09/08

Imposter Hour is back. This week, in our first episode after the summer hiatus, Liz and Greg sit down with internationally bestselling thriller author Samantha Downing. We dig into her new novel, Too Old for This, starring Lottie Jones, a 75-year-old retired serial killer who refuses to go quietly, and we revisit the breakout that started it all, My Lovely Wife. The conversation hits craft, voice, and the business side of branding, then gets real about imposter syndrome in publishing. How success

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01:00:39

Episode 53 – “Anything’s on the Table” featuring...

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/06/30

This week on Imposter Hour, Liz and Greg welcome the brilliant Maris Kreizman, cultural critic, essayist, and author of the fiercely smart and deeply human new collection I Want to Burn This Place Down.They talk imposter syndrome in the literary world, the blur between pop culture and personal identity, and what it means to write honestly in an era of constant noise. Maris shares generously about navigating vulnerability and consent on the page, how living with diabetes shaped her relationship to

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00:58:58

“Empathy Machines” featuring Rob Hart

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/06/23

On this episode of Imposter Hour, Liz and Greg welcome novelist Rob Hart, author of The Medusa Protocol, for a conversation that spans action thrillers, fatherhood, recovery, and the emotional backbone of storytelling.Rob opens up about his journey from journalism and politics to fiction, revealing how cinema, empathy, and vulnerability shape his work. They dig into the evolving portrayal of masculinity, what it means to write responsibly about addiction and recovery, and the fine line between

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01:00:55

“Rebuilding from the Ground Up” featuring Elizabeth...

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/06/16

In this episode of Impostor Hour, Liz and Greg sit down with the incomparable Elizabeth Stein, bestselling ghostwriter, editor, and playwright, as well as the secret weapon behind some of today’s most powerful books, for a raw, funny, and deeply thoughtful conversation about creativity, identity, and the emotional truth at the heart of great storytelling.They trace Stein’s unique journey from growing up in a storied publishing dynasty to quietly shaping bestsellers from behind the curtain. She opens

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01:00:00

“Let the Story Unfold” featuring Karen Dukess

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/06/09

In this episode of Impostor Hour, hosts Liz and Greg sit down with acclaimed author Karen Dukess for a rich, honest conversation about creativity, confidence, and the winding path of a writer’s life.Karen reflects on the success of her debut novel, The Last Book Party—a critically praised coming-of-age story steeped in literary nostalgia—and how that experience shaped both her confidence and her expectations moving forward.They dive into her newest novel, Welcome to Murder Week, a sharp, atmospheric

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00:51:27

“Keeping Track of the Lies” featuring Kaira Rouda

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/06/02

In this episode of Impostor Hour, hosts Liz and Greg sit down with bestselling author Kaira Rouda for a candid and compelling conversation about the intersections of ambition, storytelling, and self-discovery. Kaira shares her unique path from the business world to bestselling fiction, unpacking the recurring themes of perfection, deception, and female empowerment that define her work. Together, they explore the craft of writing, the emotional truth behind character development, and the importance

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01:04:50

“The Intimacy of Books” featuring Debbie Babitt

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/05/26

This week on Impostor Hour, hosts Liz Keenan and Greg Wands sit down with novelist Debbie Babbitt to explore her compelling journey from stage to page. A former actress and playwright, Babbitt brings a unique perspective to the world of thrillers, weaving her theatrical background into richly drawn characters and suspenseful plots.They discuss the emotional architecture of character development and how Hitchcock’s signature storytelling style helped shape her voice as a writer. Babbitt shares how

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00:52:59

“Rabbit Holes” featuring Allison Buccola

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/05/19

In this episode of Imposter Hour, hosts Liz Keenan and Greg Wands welcome Alison Buccola to talk about her gripping new novel The Ascent. Together, they unpack themes of imposter syndrome, motherhood, and the psychological tension of characters caught between truth and memory.Alison opens up about her writing journey, the research behind the cult at the center of her novel, and how personal experience and societal pressures shape the way she writes women. They also dig into the mental load of being

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00:56:16

“The Page Will Save Me” featuring Raul Palma

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/05/12

In this episode of Imposter Hour, Liz and Greg sit down with Raúl Palma, Cuban-American author of the haunting and brilliant debut novel A Haunting in Hialeah Gardens. Together, they explore how Palma’s background in writing and academia intersects with imposter syndrome and how debt — both financial and emotional — becomes a kind of haunting in his work.Raúl talks about his protagonist, a spiritual healer who doesn’t believe in ghosts, and how that contradiction mirrors the emotional weight many of

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00:50:20

“Gifting Yourself the Time” featuring Lauren Nossett

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/05/05

In this episode of Imposter Hour, hosts Liz Keenan and Greg Wands sit down with author and former academic Lauren Nossett, whose novels The Professor and The Resemblance explore mental health, power dynamics, and identity within the framework of compelling thrillers.Lauren discusses her transition from academia to fiction, the prevalence of imposter syndrome among both creatives and academics, and how writing became a space to process and interrogate societal expectations. They talk about the

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00:54:24

“Writing from the Inside Out” featuring Dan Lawton

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/04/28

In this episode of Imposter Hour, hosts Liz Keenan and Greg Wands welcome self-published thriller author Dan Lawton to discuss his latest novel, The Two of Us, and the emotional realities of long-haul creativity.Dan shares what it’s like to write through imposter syndrome, how his personal experiences influence his characters, and why writing from multiple perspectives continues to challenge and excite him. As a self-published author of eleven novels, Dan reflects on the freedom, discipline, and

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00:54:30

“Embrace the Chaos” featuring Nishita Parekh

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/04/21

In this episode of Imposter Hour, hosts Liz and Greg sit down with Nishita Parekh, a former software programmer turned debut novelist, to talk about her atmospheric locked-room mystery, The Night of the Storm.Nishita shares her journey from coding to storytelling, opening up about the inspiration behind her novel, the layered family dynamics at its core, and how her Indian heritage informs both character and theme. The conversation explores the cultural complexities of immigration, marriage, and

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01:09:02

“A Study in Contrasts” featuring Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Imposter Hour with Liz & Greg ·

2025/04/14

In this episode of Impostor Hour, Liz and Greg welcome Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, author of The French Honeymoon, for a dynamic conversation that spans creative reinvention, cultural identity, and the emotional rollercoaster of writing.Anne-Sophie dives into the themes behind her latest novel—including immigration, forbidden love, and the tension between fantasy and reality in Paris—while also unpacking her transition from young adult fiction to psychological thrillers.They discuss everything from

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