Category Archives: Literary Gumbo TV

A weekly look at the world of writers and the publishing industry. Host Fred Klein conducts in depth television interviews with a variety of writers – from daily columnists to bestselling authors. It also includes regular updates on new books, book club favorites, & publishing news

Ep. 37: The Fiction Lover’s Companion

Shelly Lowenkopf returns to enlighten host Fred Klein with excerpts from his new book The Fiction Lover’s Companion. Literary Gumbo: The Fiction Lover’s Companion from Literary Gumbo on Vimeo.

Ep. 36: Kathleen Sharp and her new book Blood Feud

Award-winning journalist Kathleen Sharp returns to show host Fred Klein her brand new book Blood Feud, a true story of Big Pharma’s power, the terrifying vulnerability of innocent patients, and…

Ep. 35: Marcia Meier 2.0

Marcia Meier, the guest from our premiere episode, returns to close out our first season by updating host Fred Klein on the latest tools authors have for promoting themselves. From…

Ep. 34: Steven Gilbar

Steven Gilbar discussed his varied career as an editor and writer with host Fred Klein. Gilbars many books about literature include The Book Book: A Compendium of Lists, Quizzes, and…

Ep. 33: Paul Fedorko

Literary agent Paul Fedorko was in town speaking at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference, so he stopped by to discuss the publishing biz with host Fred Klein. Paul has been…

Ep. 32: Irene Macias

Irene Macias, Library Director, tells host Fred klein everything anybody would want to know about the Santa Barbara Public Library System. Literary Gumbo: Irene Macias from Literary Gumbo on Vimeo.

Ep. 31: Beverlye Hyman Fead

Author, artist, and ambassador for the American Cancer Society, Beverlye Hyman Fead talks with host Fred Klein about her two books I Can Do This: Living With Cancer, Tracing a…

Ep. 30: Leslie Dinaberg

Well known Santa Barbara journalist, author, and Editor at Santa Barbara Seasons magazine Leslie Dinaberg visits with host Fred Klein in this week’s episode. Literary Gumbo: Leslie Dinaberg from Literary…

Ep. 29: Lee Wardlaw

Children’s Book Author Lee Wardlaw tells host Fred Klein about her new picture book Won Ton A Cat Tale Told in Haiku and her 26 other books for kids and…

Ep. 28: Publishing, the Backstory

Host Fred Klein does a solo show talking about the history of the publishing industry, starting in 1955 through the new millennium. Mr. Klein had a front row seat as…