Storybound is a radio theater program designed for the podcast age. Hosted by Jude Brewer and with original music composed for each episode, the podcast features the voices of today’s literary icons reading their essays, poems, and fiction.

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In this episode, Dawnie Walton reads an excerpt from The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, backed by an original Storybound remix, and sound design and arrangement by Jude Brewer.

Dawnie Walton‘s work as a fiction writer and journalist explores identity, place, and the influence of pop culture. A MacDowell Colony fellow (2015), a Tin House Scholar (2017), and a graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop (MFA, 2018), she has worked as an executive-level editor for magazine and multimedia brands including Essence, Entertainment Weekly, Getty Images, and LIFE. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she lives in Brooklyn.

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Since you’re listening to Storybound, you might enjoy reading, writing, and storytelling. We’d like to suggest you also try the History of Literature or Book Dreams.

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Storybound

Storybound

Storybound is a radio theater program designed for the podcast age. In each episode, listeners will be treated to their favorite authors and writers reading some of their most impactful stories, designed with powerful and immersive sound environments. Brought to you by Lit Hub Radio and The Podglomerate.