Attica Locke is a New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for her gripping narratives in both literature and television. She is best known for her Highway 59 trilogy, which includes Bluebird, Bluebird, Heaven, My Home, and the latest release, Guide Me Home, all praised for their deep exploration of race, justice, and identity in the American South. Locke has won numerous accolades, including the Edgar Award, and her screenwriting credits include Empire and When They See Us. She also serves as a producer for Little Fires Everywhere. A graduate of Northwestern University, Locke continues to captivate audiences with her ability to tell powerful stories across genres and mediums.

In Her Words presents thoughtful conversations with leaders across entertainment from film and television to media and gaming and everything in between; as we talk about what it takes to make your mark in the industry, lessons these incredible people have learned along the way, and how they have found their way in an ever-changing environment.With in-depth conversations and pre-submitted listener questions, each episode provides candid advice for navigating today’s entertainment industry, giving listeners an inside look at how key players got their start, and guidance for building the necessary toolkit to bring careers to life in film, TV, music, theater, graphics, writing, animation and beyond.

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