Working: A Prolific Novelist Takes a Breather
b'This week, host June Thomas talks to Ellen Hart, a mystery author who\\u2019s been active since the late 80\\u2019s and who is most famous for the long-running Jane Lawless series. In the interview, Ellen talks about her early career as a chef and explains why (and how) she pivoted to writing. Then she explains why, after so many years of heavy output, she\\u2019s deciding to write less and less, and both she and June reckon with the dreaded \\u201cR\\u201d word (retirement!).\\xa0\\n\\nAfter the interview, June and co-host Isaac Butler discuss what happens when work becomes your identity.\\xa0\\n\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, June asks her favorite question to ask writers.\\xa0\\n\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\n\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\xa0\\n\\n--\\nThis Pride Month, make an impact by helping Macy\\u2019s and The Trevor Project on their mission to fund life-saving suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'