Welcome to Prospect 331

a place for readers, writers and book lovers

Blog

Books reviews, author interviews, writing advice, prompts and more.  Get ready to find your next favorite book and jumpstart your writing.

Podcast

Check out the Literary Prospects podcast, where Kelley talks to authors and other literary professionals about books, publishing and the writing life.

Bookshop

Get the hottest new titles and time-honored classics from our curated lists.  Your purchase supports local independent bookstores!

Literary Prospects Episode 15: Author Miciah Bay Gault

By Kelley Vick | October 11, 2023

In Episode 15 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Miciah Bay Gault about her novel, Goodnight Stranger, which was nominated for a Shirley Jackson award, longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, and […]

Literary Prospects Episode 14: Author Samantha Hunt

By Kelley Vick | September 27, 2023

In Episode 14 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Samantha Hunt about her latest work, The Unwritten Book. Samantha Hunt is the author of five books: The Seas, about a girl who might be […]

Literary Prospects Episode 13: Author Julia Fine

By Kelley Vick | September 22, 2023

In Episode 13 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Julia Fine about her latest novel, Maddalena and the Dark. Julia Fine is the author of The Upstairs House, which won the Chicago Review of Books […]

Literary Prospects Episode 12: Author Fran Hawthorne

By Kelley Vick | February 10, 2023

In Episode 12 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Fran Hawthorne about her latest novel, I Meant to Tell You. Fran Hawthorne spent three decades writing award-winning nonfiction, including eight books. She’s been an […]

Literary Prospects Episode 11: Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez

By Kelley Vick | September 14, 2022

In Episode 11 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Dolen Perkins-Valdez about her latest novel, Take My Hand. Dolen Perkins-Valdez is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Wench, Balm and most […]

Literary Prospects Episode 10: Author Wade Rouse aka Viola Shipman

By Kelley Vick | August 17, 2022

In Episode 10 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Wade Rouse, who often writes under the pen name Viola Shipman, about his latest Viola Shipman novel, The Edge of Summer. Wade Rouse is the […]

Literary Prospects Episode 9: Author Daniel Turtel

By Kelley Vick | May 19, 2022

In Episode 9 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Daniel Turtel about his debut novel, Greetings from Asbury Park. Daniel grew up on the Jersey Shore. He graduated from Duke University in 2013 with […]

Literary Prospects Episode 8: Author Camille Pagan

By Kelley Vick | May 4, 2022

In Episode 8 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Camille Pagan about her latest novel, Everything Must Go. Camille is the #1 Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of eight novels, including This Won’t End Well, […]

Literary Prospects Episode 7: Author Taylor Brown

By Kelley Vick | April 20, 2022

In Episode 7 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Taylor Brown about his newly published novel, Wingwalkers. Taylor grew up on the Georgia coast.  He was named the 2021 Georgia author of the year, is […]

Literary Prospects Episode 6: Christopher Bunton, Executive Producer of The Duke

By Kelley Vick | March 31, 2022

In Episode 6 of Literary Prospects, we talk with Christopher Bunton, Executive Producer of the new film The Duke about how he wrote a screenplay based on his grandfather’s alleged theft of the famous Duke […]

Literary Prospects Episode 5: Literary Agent Eleanor Jackson

By Kelley Vick | March 16, 2022

In Episode 5 of Literary Prospects, we talk with Literary Agent Eleanor Jackson and get an insider’s take on publishing. Eleanor Jackson is literary agent at Dunow, Carlson and Lerner.  She looks for books with deeply […]

Literary Prospects Episode 4: Author Maggie Smith

By Kelley Vick | March 9, 2022

In Episode 4 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Maggie Smith about her newly published debut novel, Truth and Other Lies. Maggie writes about women and the challenges they face in dealing with what […]

Jumpstart Your Writing

Sign up to receive new writing prompts every Wednesday from Prospect 331.