Amor Towles was born and raised in the Boston area. He graduated from Yale University and received an MA in English from Stanford University. An investment professional for over twenty years, he now devotes himself full time to writing. Towles lives in Manhattan with his wife and two children.

With the release of 'The Lincoln Highway', Ben sat down with Amor to discuss crossing 1950s America, racial segregation, culling ideas, and more.

*Producer's Note: Due to our team being in social isolation, the sound quality is more variable.

Books mentioned in this podcast:
Amor Towles - 'The Lincoln Highway': https://bit.ly/39W6tWY

Hosts: Ben Hunter
Guest: Amor Towles
Producer: Mark Harding & Nick Wasiliev

Amor Towles - 'All My Instincts Were To Do Something Different.'

Fans of Bridgerton will love this “delightful” Regency romp (Julia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author​) in which a proper Society miss recruits a very improper lady investigator in a quest for vengeance, only to find love instead.

As a master of disguise, Thomasina Wynchester can be a polite young lady—or a bawdy old man. She’ll do whatever it takes to solve the cases her family takes on. But when Tommy’s beautiful new client turns out to be the highborn lady she’s secretly smitten with, more than her mission is at stake . . .

Bluestocking Miss Philippa York doesn’t believe in love. Her heart didn’t pitter-patter when she was betrothed to a duke, nor did it break when he married someone else. All Philippa desires is to decode a centuries-old manuscript to keep a modern-day villain from claiming credit for work that wasn’t his. She hates that she needs a man’s help to do it—so she’s delighted to discover the clever, charming baron at her side is in fact a woman. But as she and Tommy grow closer and the stakes of their discovery higher, more than just their hearts are at risk.

Available October 26, 2021 from Hachette Audio as a digital download, and in Print and Ebook from Forever. 

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The Perks Of Loving A Wallflower by Erica Ridley Read by Moira Quirk - Audiobook Excerpt

History Nonfiction Sample - On Guard- The Four Pillars Of Leadership

Dr Richard Dunley and his expert panel of Rear Admiral Allan du Toit, Rear Admiral Bruce Kafer & Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore discuss the Coalition and RAN operation in the Persian Gulf after the 2003 Iraq War.

Produced by the Naval Studies Group & the Creative Media Unit at the University of NSW (Canberra) in conjunction with the Australian Naval Institute, the Submarine Institute of Australia,, Naval Historical Society & the Seapower Centre -Australia. 

For more information see: https://unsw.adfa.edu.au/hass/our-research/naval-studies-group

S6E06 - The RAN in the Gulf after the Iraq War

Former lovers become reluctant allies in this delightfully witty historical rom-com from the bestselling author of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem—for fans of Evie Dunmore, Enola Holmes, and Netflix's Bridgerton!

England, 1867: As half of the writing duo behind England’s most infamous crime column, Miss Caroline Hardcastle has quite the scandalous reputation. It may have cost her a fiancé, but she would much rather bring attention to crimes against those ignored by society than worry about what the ton thinks of her.

After Caro’s dear friend is kidnapped, however, she has no choice but to work with Lord Valentine Thorn, the same man who broke her heart. Worse, when her actions put her father’s business at risk, a marriage of convenience may be her only solution . . . but can she trust Val to stand by her? Or will their past repeat itself?

Val—the new Viscount Wrackham—is in an untenable position: His father is demanding he find a respectable bride to secure the succession. Yet the only woman he’s ever loved, Miss Caroline Hardcastle, is notorious for behaving improperly. And she’s never forgiven him for his youthful transgressions, missteps made in the name of familial duty, but ones he still regrets to this day.

As they grow closer to unmasking the culprit, Val sees an opportunity to show Caro he’s a changed man. But can he convince her to give their love a second chance—before death does them part?

Available November 16, 2021 from Hachette Audio as a digital download, and in Print and Ebook from Forever. 

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An Heiress's Guide to Deception and Desire by Manda Collins Read by Mary Jane Wells - Audio Excerpt

Screenwriter Shaun Grant joined me to discuss his latest film – a biopic of Port Arthur gunman, Martin Bryant, ‘Nitram’. 
TRIGGER WARNING: Topics discussed include gun violence, mass-shooting and the lead-up to these real-life events.
Topics discussed include:
-	What drew him to the project, how his experience with adapting other Australian historical events and figures, from the legendary (‘The True History of the Kelly gang’) to the similarly infamous (‘Snowtown’) has helped shape the process – along with his collaboration on these projects with director Justin Kurzel.
-	The decision to include no on-screen violence, including not showing the events of Port Arthur. When that was made, and why that was so vital in telling the story they wanted to tell. 
-	The inherent difficulties in presenting an authentic and complete storyline, without being interpreted as ‘humanising’ such a monstrous figure.
-	And heaps more. 
Thanks to Shaun for chatting with me on the program. ‘Nitram’ is set to arrive on streaming platform, Stan, in the coming week(s), along with a full national theatrical release too.

Screenwriter Shaun Grant On 'Nitram'

Host Dyke Hendrickson shows some photos of old Plum Island, and talks through the significance of each photo, the subject captured in the image, and how that same spot on the island looks today on this episode of Life Along the Merrimack.

Link to video version: https://youtu.be/FqZzYPglaZ0

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Life Along The Merrimack Episode 113 - Plum Island Old Photos

Writer, independent researcher and historian Barbara Minchinton, appeared on the program to discuss her book – ‘The Women Of Little Lon’.
Topics discussed include:
-	Barbara’s collaborations with several archaeological teams operating on sites around Little Lon – uncovering artefacts and their history - how that served as the impetus for what would become the exhaustively researched ‘The Women Of Little Lon’.
-	The difficulty with researching and tracing the history of the sex workers featured in the book – including conflicting accounts and people going by many aliases. The missing puzzle pieces of accounts. 
-	Those that opposed and condemned the sex workers – from politicians to policemen and journalists – many of them out and out misogynists – how their descriptions of, or recordings of events, shaped (wrongly) the historical accounts Barbara had to sift through, in order to find the truth/truest accounts (i.e. family history accounts).
-	How far removed from the truth the stereotypes peddled by these types were from the true lives and the characters of sex workers of Little Lon. Failing to mention, or choosing to completely ignore the support, documented support, and care the sex worker community gave to one another, from child minding and rearing to the helping of delivering babies and more – and how it shines through the accounts dimmed by the pervasively misogynistic historical accounts.
-	Just how significant and important the sex work and the sex workers were, not only within their own community, but within the broader society at the time – the many businesses and tradespeople who were reliant on their business – from milliners and dressmakers to landlords and grog suppliers, and everything in between. 
-	The book’s purpose – shedding light on a place and the people that inhabited it, who are  rarely mentioned, or even given the acknowledgement and respect they are due, throughout the annals of history. How Barbara has sought to create the true/truest account in order to rectify the grossly incorrect history perpetuated by the misogynistic accounts from the era. 
-	Plus, a whole ton more! 
Thanks heaps to Barbara for appearing on the show, you can pick up your copy of ‘The Women Of Little Lon’ from her publisher, Black Inc, at: 
https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/women-little-lon

Barbara Minchinton Talks 'The Women Of Little Lon'

String quartets with added orchestral backing provide an upbeat dance that adds excitement and emotional beauty to any game. Playful, fun, and exciting melodies played by a small group of orchestral strings. Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass and Orchestra round out the intimate yet large arrangements perfect for RPGs, Action, Fantasy, Sandbox, Historical, Strategy, Survival and Mind games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW-zk9fTp7w

3 full length songs. With Looped sections and endings
15 Sound FX
1 Atmosphere
26 Total Sound Files
WAV = 16 bit 44.1 K

1. Evening Strut (Full, Loop, Ending) 2:18
2. Midnight Dance (Full, Loop, Ending) 2:24
3. Playful Strings (Full, Loop, Ending) 1:36

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PulseFire Studios offers personalized custom-made music for Games, Film, TV, Media, and Advertising. We love working with teams and individuals to help bring projects to life. Let us know how we can help you. Check out our ever-growing collection of music packs and albums that can be licensed to use in your game or project.

Playful Strings

Midnight Dance

Evening Strut

A voice over job I did for a historical youtube channel

Legends of War

Narration for a youtube channel

The first person to play the now-iconic James Bond character, Sean Connery left his mark on the entertainment industry far beyond his role as James Bond.

The Life and Times of Sean Connery

Fatherland (Demo)

My Mother Told Me

Night riders

Church & Mander Ka Visit Kerna  Tour Of Historical Places For Adventure  Engineer Muhammad Ali
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza 
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Church & Mander Ka Visit Kerna  Tour Of Historical Places For Adventure  Engineer Muhammad Ali

The Finnish War is an indie real-time strategy game releasing 22.02.22.
Devlog: https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=69704.0
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefinnishwar

I am a voice over artist and storyteller searching for the next story to narrate!

The Podcast of Booktopia, Australia's Local Bookstore.

Booktopia has been voted Australia's Favourite Bookshop and Australia's Best Online Bookshop. Join us for author interviews, book reviews and recommendations and bookish banter. We love books, especially Australian ones.

Grammy-winning audiobook publisher. Authors include James Patterson, David Baldacci, and Michael Connelly. Earbuds encouraged. Follow us on Twitter at @HachetteAudio.

The Australian Naval History Podcast explores naval history in Australia. Each week, historians & veterans discuss a different aspect of Australian naval history. From deep discussions of particular battles, to the histories of submarine classes, the Australian Naval History Podcast is expert analysis & reflection on the storied past of Australia's military at sea.

Produced by the Naval Studies Group at UNSW Canberra, in conjunction with the Submarine Institute of Australia, the Australian Naval Institute, Naval Historical Society & the Seapower Centre - Australia. The introductory music 'Duke of York' is used with the kind permission of the RAN Band. An illustrated version of each episode is available on YouTube. To provide comments email: navalstudiesgroup@gmail.com

PulseFire Studios offers personalized custom made music for Games, Film, TV, Media and Advertising. We love working with teams and individuals to help bring projects to life. Let us know how we can help you.

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A program founded and hosted by author and interviewer Samuel Elliott, that features a broad and disparate range of writer folk guests, ranging from international best-selling authors, to debut novelists or those as-yet unpublished writers. Regardless of what stage of their career they might be at, all of them are united by a love of writing, as well as having overcome some brutal challenges to get to where they are. This program will discuss not only each guest’s latest and greatest work or project, but also delve into what they’ve faced and conquered along their way to inevitable success.
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Patrick Boylan is a voice actor and musician currently recording his 11th audiobook entitled, On Guard: The Four Pillars of Leadership, and is looking to narrate more fiction and nonfiction books alike. As a narrator, Boylan voiced his first nonfiction audiobook last month entitled, How To List A House: For Sale By Owner Success Secrets. His singing and speaking voice can be heard in national commercials for US Cellular, Natural Light, and Grindr. A recent passion project of his was performing the titular character of the noir comedy podcast, Private Detective Randy Randy, which can be found wherever you get your podcasts.

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