Ep. 11: Nickolas Butler on the other side of success

<p><i><em>Writing Forward</em></i> welcomes <a href="https://nickolasbutler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nickolas Butler</a>, author of the internationally bestselling, prize-winning novel <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250039828/shotgunlovesongs/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">“Shotgun Lovesongs”</a> and the redemptive love story <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-forty-year-kiss-nickolas-butler/712c0dee9b61f9e9?ean=9781464221248" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">“A Forty Year Kiss,”</a> as well as four other works of fiction.</p><p>In this episode, Nick discusses the rough patch that followed the success of his debut, the part of writing he doesn’t think AI can touch, and why being a Brewers fan doesn’t stop him from appreciating the Cubs<i><em>.</em></i></p><p><i><em>Writing Forward</em></i> is a conversation show exploring what keeps Wisconsin writers moving forward, one word at a time. Hosted by Jeff Oloizia. Podcast production by Anya van Wagtendonk. Theme music by The Lola Hombre.</p><p>This season of <i><em>Writing Forward</em></i> is presented by <a href="https://www.leopoldsmadison.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Leopold’s Books Bar Caffè</a>. Located in Madison, Leopold’s is a night-owl-friendly bookstore, bar and coffee shop, offering espresso drinks, craft cocktails and beer alongside a superbly curated selection of books. All season long, <i><em>Writing Forward</em></i> listeners get 20% off books in Leopold’s local section — just tell your bookseller you listen to the show.</p><p>If you like what you hear, follow <i><em>Writing Forward</em></i> on <a href="https://instagram.com/writingforward" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://writingforwardpod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Substack</a>.</p>