Fredrik Backman

Join bestselling author Fredrik Backman, known for hits like A Man Called Ove, as he discusses the complexities of storytelling and his new book, My Friends. He reveals his unique approach to humor and the influences of his family on his creativity. Erika J. Simpson, a debut memoirist with an MFA in creative writing, shares insights from her work, This Is Your Mother, while pondering the pressures of theater school and the nostalgia of mixtapes. Both explore the transformative power of stories and the importance of connecting through literature.