The annual Uptown Village Market in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, on December 5 was busy and fun. This was my first time doing it among other 65 artisans and creatives. I sold a few books, but more importantly, talked to dozens of people about our journey. It’s amazing the kinds of conversations and stories thatContinue reading “Finding new readers at a holiday market”
Author Archives: Lane Igoudin
On Great Dad Talks
Earlier this year, I had a great opportunity to be a guest on the fatherhood podcast “Great Dad Talks,” hosted by Paul Banas, parenting coach and publisher of Pregnancy Magazine. Our conversation explored many facets of modern fatherhood, including how to be a present and mindful parent as well as navigate the complexities of racialContinue reading “On Great Dad Talks”
Speaking to a Stanford alumni club
“A court drama that became a personal memoir” was the title of the talk I gave to my alma mater alumni club here in LA on October 26, 2025. In it, I reflected on the issues facing the child welfare system in Los Angeles, challenges of adopting from foster care, and writing a memoir whichContinue reading “Speaking to a Stanford alumni club”
On “Dad Lit” panel at Belmont Shore Book Fair
Exploring modern fatherhood in conversation with Max Evans and Nicholas Westerfer, moderated by Patrick Erlandson, founder of the educational nonprofit Father-Con. We discussed the challenges of being a Dad today, how it informs our writing, what being a parent taught us, and what we could do to be better as Dads. A truly motivational experience.Continue reading “On “Dad Lit” panel at Belmont Shore Book Fair”
A song about A Family, Maybe by Bruce Dalzell
Bruce Dalzell, a contemporary folk singer / songwriter from Ohio, wrote this song after reading A Family, Maybe. He came on to perform it during my interview on The Anna Jinja Show, and my jaw hit the floor. I had no idea! I just thought he’d be playing some background music. Watch the video ofContinue reading “A song about A Family, Maybe by Bruce Dalzell”
Interview airs on NPR, Pacifica, and other radio stations
Our deep, densely-packed, and dynamic conversation on The Anna Jinja Show, the #1 adoption podcast in the country, aired last week on 4 radio stations, including WOUB-FM (NPR), KHOI 89.1 FM (Pacifica Radio), STAR 107 FM, and Radio St.Pete 86.7 FM. Listen at https://dub.sh/woub . The Anna Jinja Show focuses on the stories, issues, andContinue reading “Interview airs on NPR, Pacifica, and other radio stations”
On A Joyful Rebellion
“In this powerful episode, writer and father Lane Igoudin reveals the painful flaws of the foster system and the quiet strength needed to protect his family. This inspiring adoption story proves love always finds a way.” – Podcast host James Walters, A Joyful Rebellion A wonderful experience sharing our story in an interview with onContinue reading “On A Joyful Rebellion”
My op-ed in LA Blade on the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling
At the end of June, an important, disturbing decision came down from the US Supreme Court concerning LGBTQ-themed books in public schools. Here’s my op-ed piece published by Los Angeles Blade, America’s longest-running gay newspaper, about its wide-reaching consequences. PS. I am particularly glad to see it appearing both online and in print. It isContinue reading “My op-ed in LA Blade on the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling”
On Young Dad Pod
A memorable one-hour interview: a heated but friendly debate about state-run child welfare (we really got into it!). What’s inspiring is how much these issues concern all of us, no matter the background. Thanks, Jey Young, for bringing me on your show! Welcome into the Young Dad Pod, Ep. 234 —whether you’re folding laundry, wipingContinue reading “On Young Dad Pod”
On Silver Linings Handbook
An interview which zeroes in on “the balancing act between the rights of parents and what’s best for children.” So glad for the opportunity to share our story on Jayson Blair’s podcast which aims to “peel back life’s layers to find the depth, beauty, joy, suffering and struggles that become the silver linings.” Listen atContinue reading “On Silver Linings Handbook”
Lane Igoudin | Author, Professor, Dad 