Mitzi Rapkin

This is First Draft, a dialogue on writing produced at Aspen Public Radio.

I'm Mitzi Rapkin.

First Draft highlights the voices of writers as they discuss their work, their craft, and the literary arts.

My guest is James Salter.

I have the outline, and I knew what the contents were.

You're listening to First Draft, a dialogue on writing produced at Aspen Public Radio.

I'm Mitzi Rapkin.

My guest is James Salter.

This is First Draft, a dialogue on writing.

I'm Mitzi Rapkin.

This is a show about craft, the writing life, and the themes that are present in a writer's work.

Every interview is a journey.

Please stay healthy and safe.

The theme music for First Draft was produced and performed by Murph Mahaffey.

I'm your host and producer, Mitzi Rapkin.

Thank you for listening.

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Host Mitzi Rapkin will interview Dolan about his New York Times best-selling book, The Wreck of the Mentor, which chronicles the 1831 wreck of an American whale ship and the experiences of its surviving crew.

Rapkin has produced more than 600 literary podcast interviews, although this will be her first conversation with Dolan.

The live event is free with an RSVP, and copies of the book will be available for purchase at signing.

The theme music for First Draft was produced and performed by Murph Mahaffey.

I'm your host and producer Mitzi Rapkin.

Thank you for listening.

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