Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley

Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley

Kate Hanley

Episodes 1,265
Avg. Duration 11m
Activity Moderate
Since Aug 2019
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every Few Days
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Episodic
Consistency
39%
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feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

Finding the Throughline: Conversations about the Creative Process invites you into the minds of writers and other creatives as they open up about their process, their doubts, and what kinds of changes they’re thinking about making. The questions are mildly invasive, honestly, and the answers are unvarnished…and so refreshing!  Whether your creative work is writing, painting, making music, parenting, or simply living, Finding the Throughline can help you get—and stay—inspired. Invigorated, even.  For detailed show notes on each interview, visit katehanley.substack.com. And if you’d like to hear these interviews in one ad-free episode (as opposed to broken up into three shorter episodes with a few ads sprinkled in to keep the lights on), become a paid subscriber once you’re there. .

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Recent Episodes

S7E1268 [John Glynn: what’s coming up]: Savoring the sensation of (finally) being on the right path Ep 1268

May 08, 2026 13m

Welcome back to the final installment of my interview with John Glynn, author of the brand new novel “The Lost Book of Lancelot,” a queer retelling of the legend of Camelot–think Heated Rivalry set…

S7E1267 [John Glynn, inner stuff]: Taking your doubts as a sign you’re on the right track Ep 1267

May 06, 2026 20m

Welcome to part two of my interview with John Glynn, a novelist, memoirist, and the editorial director of Hanover Square Press, an imprint of HarperCollins. His brand new novel (out May 12!) is “The…

S7E1266 [John Glynn, practical matters]: Making time to write while working a full-time job Ep 1266

May 04, 2026 22m

This week my guest is John Glynn, author of the brand new novel (out May 12) “The Lost Book of Lancelot,” a queer retelling of the legend of Camelot that’s a great fit for fans of Heated Rivalry and…

S7E1265 [Christopher Castellani, what’s coming up]: Finding inspiration in the midst of upsetting world events Ep 1265

Apr 24, 2026 18m

In this final installment of my interview with author and writing teacher Christopher Castellani, talked about how to stay connected to your creativity during turbulent times and then we got into…

S7E1264 [Christopher Castellani, inner stuff]: Tricking yourself into doing the work Ep 1264

Apr 22, 2026 21m

In part two of my interview with author and writing teacher Christopher Castellani, we talked about all the quirky psychology that goes into creating, including:- Why his books tend to get longer and…

S7E1263 [Christopher Castellani, practical matters]: Using your creative practice to make sense of the world Ep 1263

Apr 20, 2026 22m

This week I’m delighted to be talking with five-time novelist Christopher Castellani. Christopher’s newest book is “Last Seen,” which combines suspense, true crime, and magical realism to take the…

S7E1262 [Jenna Blum: what’s coming up]: Putting a long-term plan into action + the importance of choosing the right mug Ep 1262

Apr 10, 2026 17m

Welcome to part three of my interview with Jenna Blum, author of the new psychological thriller “Murder Your Darlings,” which will keep you up and crack you up while also offering an inside peek at…

S7E1261 [Jenna Blum, inner stuff]: Getting over the fear that you’re wasting time Ep 1261

Apr 08, 2026 21m

In part two of my interview with Jenna Blum, the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of five books, including “Those Who Save Us” and “The Lost Family,” and “Murder Your Darlings”…

S7E1260 [Jenna Blum, practical matters: The magic of letting yourself be a little bored Ep 1260

Apr 06, 2026 24m

This week my guest is internationally bestselling author Jenna Blum. Jenna's books include “Those Who Save Us,” “The Storm Chasers,” and “The Lost Family.” Her newest book is a psychological thriller…

S7E1259 [Kate Broad: what’s coming up]: Gaining a tighter grip on confidence Ep 1259

Mar 27, 2026 24m

In this final installment of my interview with Kate Broad, whose debut novel “Greenwich” was named a best new book by People Magazine, we get a peek at where Kate is headed next, as well as what…

S7E1258 [Kate Broad, inner stuff]: Organizing your life around your own happiness Ep 1258

Mar 25, 2026 22m

Welcome back to part two of my interview with Kate Broad, whose debut novel, “Greenwich,” was named a People Magazine best new book, an Amazon editor's pick, and a Publisher’s Weekly buzz book for…

S7E1258 [Kate Broad, practical matters]: Liberating yourself from the idea that you “have to” write Ep 1257

Mar 23, 2026 23m

My guest this week is Kate Broad, author of “Greenwich,” a coming of age story set against a backdrop of wealth and privilege that explores how mistakes can have life-altering consequences and asks…

S7E1256 [Cynthia Weiner, what’s coming up]: Tricks for getting in the headspace to write about a different time period Ep 1256

Mar 13, 2026 14m

Welcome to the final installment of my interview with Cynthia Weiner, author of “A Gorgeous Excitement,” a coming of age novel set in 1980s New York City that was named a best book of 2025 by The New…

S7E1255 [Cynthia Weiner, inner stuff]: Rewriting the subconscious belief that it's bad to draw attention to yourself Ep 1255

Mar 11, 2026 20m

Welcome to part two of my interview (a replay) with Cynthia Weiner, author of “A Gorgeous Excitement,” which, since these episodes first aired, has just come out in paperback and was named a best…

S7E1254 [Cynthia Weiner, practical matters]: Daily rituals, time management tricks, and an approach to life that boost creativity Ep 1254

Mar 09, 2026 23m

This week I'm replaying my interview with Cynthia Weiner, whose amazing coming of age novel set in 1980s New York City, “A Gorgeous Excitement,” is just out in paperback.“A Gorgeous Excitement” is…

S7E1253 [Lauren Kessler: what’s coming up]: Building and maintaining the stamina needed for a multi-decade writing career Ep 1253

Feb 27, 2026 20m

Welcome back to the final portion of my interview with Lauren Kessler an award-winning author of 15 books including her brand new and most personal by far, Everything Changes Everything, which covers…

S7E1252 [Lauren Kessler, inner stuff]: An inside peek at the book proposal process + cultivating your inner supporter Ep 1252

Feb 25, 2026 24m

In part two of my interview with award-winning author and (semi) fearless immersion reporter Lauren Kessler, who brand-new book "Everything Changes Everything" is getting great reviews for being an…

S7E1251 [Lauren Kessler, practical matters]: A master class on getting through the hard parts of life, and of writing Ep 1251

Feb 23, 2026 23m

My guest today is Lauren Kessler, a multi-award-winning author of eleven works of narrative nonfiction, three biographies, an oral history, and four books on writing and reporting.A gutsy immersion…

S7E1250 [Elizabeth Gonzalez James, what’s coming up]: Tending to your mental health during a stressful timeline (and NOT talking about aliens) Ep 1250

Feb 13, 2026 16m

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S7E1249 [Elizabeth Gonzalez James, inner stuff]: When you would rather do absolutely anything other than actually write Ep 1249

Feb 11, 2026 19m

Welcome back to part two of my interview with Elizabeth Gonzalez-James, screenwriter and bestselling author of the novels, “The Bullet Swallower” and “Mona at Sea,” as well as the chapbook, “Five…

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