Episode 148: David Baron on Torturous First Drafts and the Pleasures of Historical Research “The first draft is absolute torture,” says historical nonfiction writer David Baron.

I so enjoyed doing this interview, as I got to talk not just about the substance of my book THE MARTIANS but about the writing process. I highly recommend the Emerging Form podcast to anyone involved in creative endeavors. emergingform.substack.com/p/episode-14...

THE MARTIANS: An Evening with Award-Winning Author David Baron Join us as we explore the newest work of acclaimed author David Baron - THE MARTIANS: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century America. For as long as we’ve had telescopes, w...

If you’re in Denver this evening (Oct. 1), come join me at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a lively exploration of history, Mars, and Martians. www.denver.org/event/the-ma...

In the early 1900s, many Americans believed we had discovered intelligent life on Mars, as @dhbaron.bsky.social chronicles in "The Martians," his tale of a nation swept up in Mars mania. Join us next week at the Library for David's discussion w/ Arsen & Maeve for KGNU! RSVP: BaronBBS.eventbrite.com

Thanks for the shout out. I loved Brave the Wild River! I expect to be in Flagstaff in the fall to speak at Lowell Observatory, so I hope to see you then.

Trident Author Series Presents: David Baron — Trident Booksellers & Cafe Author Biography: Boulder author David Baron writes about science, nature, and the American West. His first book, THE BEAST IN THE GARDEN, tells a harrowing true story of people and mountain lions o...

Boulder friends: Come join me at The Trident the evening of March 4. I'll talk about—and read from—all three of my books, which means you'll get a sneak peek at THE MARTIANS, which comes out in August. The event starts at 6:30. Attendance is free. I'd love to see you there!

To my journalist friends: If you're looking for an opportunity to retool your skills and take your career to the next level, consider applying for a Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism. Applications are due March 1. www.colorado.edu/cej/ted-scri...

Jori Lewis on Writing Narrative History - Knight Science Journalism @MIT Lewis combines stories told by the people, the archives, and even the landscape in "Slaves for Peanuts."

Jori Lewis (KSJ '25) combines stories told by the people, the archives, and even the landscape in "Slaves for Peanuts."
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