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Send a textNovelist Carla Malden joins Azul to discuss her latest book, Playback—a nostalgic, time-traveling story about reconciling past ideals with present reality. They explore the character of Mari Caldwell, Carla’s cinematic writing style, and the emotional process of co-authoring a memoir with her father, Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden.Timestamp:0:00 — Introducing Carla Malden and Playback3:10 — The nostalgia and time travel behind Mari Caldwell’s story8:00 — Writing a novel that stands alone but continues a character’s arc10:33 — The influence of Carla’s screenwriting background15:00 — Co-writing a memoir with her father, Karl Malden20:26 — Writing process and lessons from crafting multiple genres24:14 — Plotter vs. pantser: How Carla approaches storytelling27:44 — Shifting trends in Hollywood and timeless storytelling30:04 — Advice for authors struggling with doubt or imposter syndrome34:00 — What’s next for CarlaFull show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage
