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Hello everybody. Hey, hey, hey, hey, how's it going out there? I'm Brad Listy. I'm in Los Angeles. How are you? Are you doing okay? I hope you are. I hope you're okay. I have Amanda Goldblad on the program today. She has a new novel out on Counterpoint Press. It is called

Hardmouth, and it has been earning rave reviews. Amanda Goldblatt and I in conversation momentarily.

I had a great time talking with her. I should note that we recorded prior to shelter in place.

So she was here. She came over and sat down with me and it was delightful.

You're going to hear my conversation with Amanda in just a second.

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