# Hollywood Legacy Meets Real Writer’s Work | Carla Malden

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Podcast: [Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/authors-who-lead-learn-to-write-a-book-from-bestselling-authors-and-leaders-879773)
Published: 2025-11-22T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Send us Fan Mail Novelist Carla Malden joins Azul to discuss her latest book, Playback—a nostalgic, time-traveling story about reconciling past ideals with present reality. They explore the character of Mari Caldwell, Carla’s cinematic writing style, and the emotional process of co-authoring a memoir with her father, Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden. Timestamp: 0:00 — Introducing Carla Malden and Playback 3:10 — The nostalgia and time travel behind Mari Caldwell’s story 8:00 — Writing a novel...

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