Summary: Literary critic, writer and poet John Freeman joins Marrie to talk about his collection, Maps. John brings all his insights, wisdom and pitch-perfect ear to the discussion of poetry, and treats the listener with a few readings. In the second half, Jensen Beach talks about his collection, Swallowed by the Cold. These interlocking stories, set in Sweden, provide the groundwork for a discussion of setting, character, pacing and plot in the short story form. Download audio. (Broadcast date: November 1, 2017)
