September 16, 2025 • 21 mins
In this special episode of the Big Time Talker live from the American Library Association conference in Philadelphia, host Burke Allen sits down with attorney-turned-author Howard Langer. At 70, Howard traded a remarkable legal career for a new journey as a novelist. He shares the inspiration behind his debut book The Last Dekrepitzer, how a single short story evolved into a powerful novel, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Discover his fascinating path, his insights on writing later in life, and how his legal career shaped his storytelling.
Get your copy of The Last Dekrepitzer at howardlanger.com
Get your copy of The Last Dekrepitzer at howardlanger.com
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