Bell Cow Author Round-up: Michael David MacBride--his turn on the "hot seat" (with hosts Michael MacBride & Rob Jung)

In this episode of the Bell Cow Author Round-up, co-hosts Michael David MacBride and Rob Jung switch chairs—figuratively and literally—as Rob takes the interviewer reins and Michael becomes the featured author.

Michael is the author of At the Wake, a literary, multi-generational novel praised by Kirkus Reviews as “a powerful and nuanced family saga” and “an engrossing narrative about the long shadow of a violent patriarch.” His writing blends emotional depth, sharp observation, and a rare ability to map the fault lines that run through families, identity, and the stories we inherit.

Today, Michael shares a short reading from At the Wake and dives into:

• the book’s origins in family lore, memory, and unanswered questions

• why he gravitates toward stories that sit at the intersection of psychology and narrative

• how his background in academia, podcasting, and creative writing shaped the novel

• the path from early drafts to publication

• and what readers can expect next in his upcoming projects

Rob closes the episode with the signature Round-up Questions, putting Michael on the spot about his favorite films, what he cooks best, who he’d spend a day with (living or dead), and whether he prefers a wild night out or a quiet evening at home.

You can learn more about Michael at:

🔗 https://www.michaelmacbride.com

And you can order At The Wake anywhere books are sold.

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