Lisa Towles, award-winning crime novelist and host of Story Impact, sits down with Jude Berman to explore political thrillers, narrative structure, and writing with purpose.

This episode dives into truth, technology, and the responsibility of fiction. Essential listening for authors and engaged readers. A literary podcast for serious readers, writers, and creative thinkers.

Jude Berman is the author of Shot: A Dictionary of the Lost, an innovative literary novel that restores individuality to lives too often reduced to statistics. Through its bold, alphabetized archival structure, the novel reclaims personal narrative in a culture driven by headlines and data.

In her forthcoming political thriller, The Lie, Jude explores misinformation, media influence, technology, and the fragile nature of truth in contemporary society. Her work bridges political reality, ancient wisdom, and modern power — asking what storytelling demands in complicated times.

In this in-depth author interview, Lisa Towles and Jude Berman discuss:

• Writing political fiction in today’s media landscape
• The craft of structural experimentation and archival storytelling
• Cross-cultural communication as creative authority
• Restoring lived experience beyond statistics
• Why choosing depth and nuance is a radical act
• The responsibility of authors in shaping cultural conversations

This episode is ideal for novelists, aspiring writers, readers of literary fiction and political thrillers, and creatives seeking thoughtful, substance-driven conversations about storytelling, culture, and craft.

Watch the full YouTube video interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArA0uotL8Ss&list=PLbkr7W9ytZ0YlPKx5flDqGpVzfRllnk2o&index=40

Learn more about Jude Berman and her books: https://judeberman.com

Story Impact is hosted by Lisa Towles — award-winning crime novelist and founder of Story Impact Consulting. This literary podcast features visionary authors and master storytellers, exploring the writing process, creative courage, publishing journeys, and the deeper purpose behind powerful books.

Learn more about the Story Impact platform: https://storyimpactconsulting.com

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