Ep. 8 - Harper Lee's 'Watchman,' Mayborn, Richard Pryor - 7/15/15

'Go Set a Watchman,' the much-hyped companion novel to Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' dropped yesterday amid Harry Potter levels of hoopla. We discuss the book, the backlash and how 'Watchman' may complicate Lee’s legacy. Next, we discuss why professional and aspiring writers alike are obsessed with the Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, which is back for its 11th edition this weekend in Grapevine. Finally, a new book and upcoming film pay tribute to legendary late comedian Richard Pryor. We’ll discuss these works and Pryor’s towering influence.