Something Something about Paul Locander

About this episode

The episode features Paul Locander discussing his journey as a storyteller and his debut novel.

Paul Locander is a creative storyteller whose dramatic thriller screenplay Power & Way was honored as a two-time Nicholl Fellowship semi-finalist and winner of the Script Magazine Award. Now reimagined as a novel, the story marks his literary debut, blending his passion for emotionally charged storytelling with the grit of small-town America. He lives in Maryland, where he balances his creative pursuits in writing, aviation, and film. Buy the book here

People in this episode

Guest: Paul Locander

Topics covered

• storytelling
• screenwriting
• novel
• thriller
• small-town America

Keywords

• Paul Locander
• Power & Way
• screenplay
• Nicholl Fellowship
• Script Magazine Award
• novel
• storytelling
• Maryland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nicholl Fellowship, Script Magazine

Books & works: Power & Way

Places: Maryland

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