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2 episodes with jessica strawser
2 episodes with jessica strawser
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Jessica Strawser about her latest thriller CATCH YOU LATER. Jessica Strawser is the USA Today bestselling author of The Last Caretaker, The Next Thing You Know, A Million Reasons Why, Forget You Know Me, Not That I Could Tell (a Book of the Month selection), and Almost Missed You. She was editorial director at Writer's Digest for nearly a decade before becoming a novelist. Jessica is also a Career Authors contributing editor, popular speaker at writing conferences across the US, and freelance editor and writer with bylines in the New York Times Modern Love column, Publishers Weekly, and other venues.
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Jessica Strawser about her latest thriller CATCH YOU LATER. Jessica Strawser is the USA Today bestselling author of The Last Caretaker, The Next Thing You Know, A Million Reasons Why, Forget You Know Me, Not That I Could Tell (a Book of the Month selection), and Almost Missed You. She was editorial director at Writer's Digest for nearly a decade before becoming a novelist. Jessica is also a Career Authors contributing editor, popular speaker at writing conferences across the US, and freelance editor and writer with bylines in the New York Times Modern Love column, Publishers Weekly, and other venues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eliot-parker/support
On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Jessica Strawser about her latest thriller CATCH YOU LATER. Jessica Strawser is the USA Today bestselling author of The Last Caretaker, The Next Thing You Know, A Million Reasons Why, Forget You Know Me, Not That I Could Tell (a Book of the Month selection), and Almost Missed You. She was editorial director at Writer's Digest for nearly a decade before becoming a novelist. Jessica is also a Career Authors contributing editor, popular speaker at writing conferences across the US, and freelance editor and writer with bylines in the New York Times Modern Love column, Publishers Weekly, and other venues.
USA Today Bestselling Author, Jessica Strawser, dives down deep with BOOKSTORM. Best friends, Lark and Mikki, work the nightshift at a highway travel stop and are going nowhere fast. Until a stranger drops in, heading to Florida, and Mikki accepts his offer to ride along--Never to be seen again! We talk about our ability to truly know someone we just met, and even someone we have known for years. Single mothers needing a support system and the importance of being shown grace. Little signs from lost loved ones and even family and friends who are distanced from us. The choice between two paths, and wondering about the road not taken. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!
This week, Amber, Robin, Georgina, Brooke, Shan, Shannon, and Stacy are sharing some of their most anticipated October releases, a ton of which seem to come out on October 1. Titles mentioned include: Louise Penny, The Grey Wolf (Armand Gamache #19) Sabaa Tahir, Heir (Heir Duology #1) Kate Stayman-London, Fang Fiction Seana Kelly, The Bloody Ruin Asylum and Taproom (Sam Quinn #7) Charlotte Stein, To Help a Hungry Werewolf (Sanctuary for Supernatural Creatures #1) Jessica Strawser, Catch You Later Karen Marie Moning, The House At Watch Hill (Watch Hill #1) Louise Erdrich, The Mighty Red Alan Hollinghurst, Our Evenings Amanda Eliot, Love You a Latke Rachael Lippincott & Alyson Derrick, Make My Wish Come True Pippa Grant, The Fake Wedding Project Freya Marske, Swordcrossed Alistair Reeves, A Spell for Heartsickness (The Rune Tithe #1) Ann Liang, A Song to Drown Rivers Lev A.C. Rosen, Rough Pages (Evander Mills #3) Patricia Cornwell, Identity Unknown (Kay Scarpetta #28) Kathleen Glasgow, The Glass Girl M.A. Wardell & A.J. Truman, Marshmallow Mountain (Big Boys Small Spaces #1) Rachel Greenlaw, The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells Jayne Allen, The Most Wonderful Time You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro
Author and Writer's Digest editor-at-large Jessica Strawser answers publishing questions from Page Count listeners, defines “book club fiction,” shares insights gleaned from her career as a six-time novelist, and discusses her latest novel, THE LAST CARETAKER. Strawser is the author of the book club favorites ALMOST MISSED YOU, NOT THAT I COULD TELL, FORGET YOU KNOW ME, A MILLION REASONS WHY, and THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW. Her sixth novel, the instant USA Today bestseller THE LAST CARETAKER, surrounds a resident caretaker on a nature reserve who discovers her new home hides a safe house aiding domestic violence victims. In addition to her career as a novelist, Strawser is the editor-at-large and columnist at Writer's Digest, where she served as editorial director for nearly a decade. Page Count is produced by Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit the episode page. To get in touch, email ohiocenterforthebook@cpl.org (put “podcast” in the subject line) or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
Today our guest on Killer Women is JESSICA STRAWSER. Jessica is the author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You, a Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction pick; Not That I Could Tell, a Book of the Month bestseller; Forget You Know Me, awarded a starred review by Publishers Weekly, A Million Reasons Why, called “a standout” in a starred Booklist review and named to Most Anticipated lists from Goodreads, SheReads, Frolic, E! News & others, and The Next Thing You Know, a People Magazine Pick for Best New Novel (now new in paperback).She is Editor-at-Large for Writer's Digest magazine, where she served as editorial director for nearly a decade, and a contributing editor at Career Authors. Her diverse career in the publishing industry spans nearly 20 years and includes stints in book editing, marketing and public relations, and freelance writing and editing. A Pittsburgh native and “Outstanding Senior” graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, she counts her New York Times Modern Love essay and her Writer's Digest cover interviews with such luminaries as Alice Walker, Anne Tyler and David Sedaris among her career highlights. She lives with her husband and two children in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was named 2019 Writer-in-Residence for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.A popular speaker at writing conferences, book clubs, women's groups, and book festivals, she is a proud member of the Tall Poppy Writers, Fiction Writers Co-op, and Women's Fiction Writers Association. Connect with her on Twitter @jessicastrawser and Facebook/Instagram @jessicastrawserauthor. Visit jessicastrawser.com to learn more. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jessicastrawser #lakeunion #amazonpublishing
Today our guest on Killer Women is JESSICA STRAWSER. Jessica is the author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You, a Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction pick; Not That I Could Tell, a Book of the Month bestseller; Forget You Know Me, awarded a starred review by Publishers Weekly, A Million Reasons Why, called “a standout” in a starred Booklist review and named to Most Anticipated lists from Goodreads, SheReads, Frolic, E! News & others, and The Next Thing You Know, a People Magazine Pick for Best New Novel (now new in paperback). She is Editor-at-Large for Writer's Digest magazine, where she served as editorial director for nearly a decade, and a contributing editor at Career Authors. Her diverse career in the publishing industry spans nearly 20 years and includes stints in book editing, marketing and public relations, and freelance writing and editing. A Pittsburgh native and “Outstanding Senior” graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, she counts her New York Times Modern Love essay and her Writer's Digest cover interviews with such luminaries as Alice Walker, Anne Tyler and David Sedaris among her career highlights. She lives with her husband and two children in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was named 2019 Writer-in-Residence for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. A popular speaker at writing conferences, book clubs, women's groups, and book festivals, she is a proud member of the Tall Poppy Writers, Fiction Writers Co-op, and Women's Fiction Writers Association. Connect with her on Twitter @jessicastrawser and Facebook/Instagram @jessicastrawserauthor. Visit jessicastrawser.com to learn more. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jessicastrawser #lakeunion #amazonpublishing
Today our guest on Killer Women is JESSICA STRAWSER. Jessica is the author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You, a Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction pick; Not That I Could Tell, a Book of the Month bestseller; Forget You Know Me, awarded a starred review by Publishers Weekly, A Million Reasons Why, called “a standout” in a starred Booklist review and named to Most Anticipated lists from Goodreads, SheReads, Frolic, E! News & others, and The Next Thing You Know, a People Magazine Pick for Best New Novel (now new in paperback). She is Editor-at-Large for Writer's Digest magazine, where she served as editorial director for nearly a decade, and a contributing editor at Career Authors. Her diverse career in the publishing industry spans nearly 20 years and includes stints in book editing, marketing and public relations, and freelance writing and editing. A Pittsburgh native and “Outstanding Senior” graduate of Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, she counts her New York Times Modern Love essay and her Writer's Digest cover interviews with such luminaries as Alice Walker, Anne Tyler and David Sedaris among her career highlights. She lives with her husband and two children in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she was named 2019 Writer-in-Residence for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. A popular speaker at writing conferences, book clubs, women's groups, and book festivals, she is a proud member of the Tall Poppy Writers, Fiction Writers Co-op, and Women's Fiction Writers Association. Connect with her on Twitter @jessicastrawser and Facebook/Instagram @jessicastrawserauthor. Visit jessicastrawser.com to learn more. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jessicastrawser #lakeunion #amazonpublishing
School is out and the sun is high: it's time to take to the road and to bring our vacation reads with us! In this episode, the editors chat about the concept of vacation reads, how we choose what books to bring with us on vacation, and more! Vacation Reads Roundtable: Editor-in-chief Amy Jones and Content Editor Michael Woodson sit down with a chat with authors Steven Rowley and Jessica Strawser about how their books make for great vacation reads, how they feel about that title, and more. Writer's Digest Book Club: Content Editor Michael Woodson and Editor-in-chief Amy Jones sit down with author Grace D. Li in a book club conversation about her debut bestseller, Portrait of a Thief. But beware: spoilers ahead!
Book Club Fiction Jessica Strawser joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss not believing in her own writing, being inspired by the authors she interviewed, realizing successful authors are regular people, the difference between knowing what a good query letter is and writing your own, the overlap in publishing schedules, worrying you've wasted so much time, advice from Debbie Macomber, and not being afraid to take a pause. Jessica Strawser is editor-at-large for Writer's Digest, contributing editor at Career Authors, and author of five popular book club novels, including the Book of the Month selection NOT THAT I COULD TELL. Most recently, A MILLION REASONS WHY released in a new paperback edition, and her latest, THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW, hit shelves March 22 from St. Martin's Press. Jessica: Query | Website | Twitter | Instagram | Amazon | Bookshop | IndieBound | Libro FM QQQ Home Base | Support on Patreon If links aren't clickable, find them here: https://bit.ly/qqqstrawser This page includes affiliate links. Please use them if you'd like to support the show.
https://jessicastrawser.com Jessica Strawser is the editor-at-large at Writer's Digest, where she served as editorial director for nearly a decade and became known for her in-depth cover interviews with such luminaries as David Sedaris and Alice Walker. She's the author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You, a Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction pick; Not That I Could Tell, a Book of the Month bestseller; Forget You Know Me, awarded a starred review by Publishers Weekly, and A Million Reasons Why, called “a standout” in a starred Booklist review and named to Most Anticipated lists from Goodreads, SheReads, Frolic, E! News & others. Her latest, The Next Thing You Know, is a People Magazine Pick for Best New Novel (new March 2022, all from St. Martin's Press). Honored as the 2019 Writer-in-Residence at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Strawser has written for The New York Times Modern Love, Publishers Weekly and other fine venues, and lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two children. A contributing editor for Career Authors and an active Tall Poppy Writer, she keynotes frequently for writing conferences, book fairs and festivals, book clubs, libraries, and other events that are kind enough to invite her. She tweets @jessicastrawser and enjoys connecting on Facebook and Instagram. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com #voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #authorswhopodcast #authors #authorlife #authorsoninstagram #authorsinterviewingauthors #livevideopodcast #livepodcast #horror #bookstagram #liveauthorinterview #voxvomituslivevideopodcast #JessicaStrawser #MissedYou #NotThaTICouldTell #ForgetYouKnowMe #TheNextThingYouKnow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voxvomitus/support
How bad did Lori Bowl last Night? Tonight: ‘Superstar: Patrick Swayze' ABC Special. Emotional new interviews and deeply personal video reveals a side of Patrick Swayze you haven't seen. Watch the new event special tonight at 10/9c on @ABC or Stream on Hulu. LOJ Book Club: The Next Thing You Know by Jessica Strawser. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle secretly visit Queen and Charles in Windsor.
Jessica Strawser joins the program to talk about her new book 'The Next Thing You Know'
Welcome to Episode 28 of the Stories to Love Podcast! Here with me today is Jessica Strawser.Jessica Strawser is editor-at-large at Writer's Digest, where she was editorial director for nearly a decade. She is author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You; Not That I Could Tell (a Book of the Month bestseller); Forget You Know Me; and A Million Reasons Why, named to Most Anticipated lists from Goodreads, E! News & SheReads ahead of its March 2021 release—and now new in paperback! Her fifth novel, The Next Thing You Know, is coming from St. Martin's Press on March 22. In this episode we talk about the circuitous way she came around to writing the Next thing You know and her research about end-of-life doulas. We also touch on the needs of our aging population, and how she managed the multiple points of view in her book.Links discussed:Ask a Death doula podcastAdriana Trigiani THE GOOD LEFT UNDONE*some of these links are affiliate links
Meet NYT bestselling and award-winning author of four novels, John Searles. He tells us all about his brand-new genre-bending thriller HER LAST AFFAIR, what inspired its setting at an old drive-in movie theater, and how writing it during a particularly dark time helped carry him through. John regales us with hilarious and heartwarming stories of his years as Books Editor at Cosmopolitan, penning some of those saucy headlines, his many celeb encounters, and his Instagram famous dog. On the after show we are joined by Wrriter's Digest Editor-at-Large and author of five book-club-favorite novels, Jessica Strawser, so we can hear all about her latest, THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW.
E4: Best-selling author Jessica Strawser braves the storm to talk about A Million Reasons Why , her latest novel! We discuss shocking family secrets (especially the ones revealed after a DNA test), chronic illness, living organ donation, the complexities of a parent-adult child relationship, boundaries with toxic people, mental health, and the realization that nobody's life is as perfect as it seems.
Jessica Strawser is editor-at-large for Writer's Digest, where during her decade as editorial director she became known for in-depth interviews with such talents as David Sedaris and Alice Walker. She is the author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You, Not That I Could Tell - a Book of the Month bestseller - Forget You Know Me, and A Million Reasons Why, which was named to Most Anticipated lists from Goodreads, SheReads, Frolic, and E! News ahead of its March 2021 release. In addition to her novels, she has written for The New York Times, Modern Love, and Publishers Weekly, and is a popular speaker at writing conferences nationwide. Her fifth novel, The Next Thing You Know, is coming March 2022. She lives with her husband and two children in Cincinnati.
On this episode of The Mando Method Podcast, cohosts Armand Rosamilia and Chuck Buda go over a great writing article, 3 Quick Fixes For Your Dialogue by Jessica Strawser
In this book club episode, we discuss A Million Reasons Why by Jessica Strawser. When a simple DNA test is taken, it blows up the life for one woman and gives hope to another. Caroline lives a full, happy life; Sela lives a life in shades of grey. But, both have just discovered they're sisters. As always, will this book make it onto the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts?- - - - - - - - -Have you read this book, get in touch to let us know your thoughts or if you have any book recommendations you'd love to see us tackle, let us know on any of the below as we're always looking to expand our library. Instagram | Twitter or at our email theislandlibrary@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - If you fancy joining us at our virtual book club, you can find more information at theislandlibrary.com and click the tab 'Book Club'. We meet once a month on a Sunday at 3pm (London Timezone).We also have a Patreon if you fancy supporting us. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theislandlibpod)
Jessica Strawser talks about her latest release, A Million Reasons Why, which was named a most anticipated book by Goodreads, SheReads. E! News. and Frolic as well as being chosen for Booktrib's 10 Books by Women to Read this Spring. Find A Million Reasons Why on bookshop.org as well as the top novel she recommends; The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley. Connect with Jessica and learn more about her books at www.jessicastrawser.com or on Instagram @jessicastrawserauthor. All the deets on Lainey's special offers for Women's Fiction Day, coming on June 8th. Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com
Alison Hammer has been called "a great new voice in women's fiction" by the esteemed Kristin Harmel. This interview celebrates the release of Alison's sophomore novel, Little Pieces of Me, which was named one of the top April books by E! News, and received a Library Journal starred review. We chat about Alison's unique writing process, her craft advice, and she has three recommended reads. Find Little Pieces of Me and You and Me and Us on bookshop.org, along with the three novels Alison recommends; A Million Reasons Why by Jessica Strawser, Are We There Yet? by Kathleen West, and The Exit Strategy by Lainey Cameron. Connect with Alison and learn more about her books at www.alisonhammer.com or on Instagram @thishammer. Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com
Novelist Kids - Jason Spellmire - "A Million Reasons Why" Hosts Dylan Posa and Barb Leitschuh talk about the library's Novelist Kids database. Then, we invite Jason Spellmire on the podcast to chat about the library and his life. Lastly, we return to 'Barb the Bookie' to recommend "A Million Reason Why" by Jessica Strawser.
Kristy Woodson Harvey and Patti Callahan Henry talk to Jessica Strawser about her latest novel, A Million Reasons Why.
In Jessica Strawser's fourth book A Million Reasons Why, out March 23, secrets have a DNA all their own. In this interview, Michael and Jill chat with Jessica about the ways we define family, and how we put back the pieces of our lives after truths are told. A Million Reasons Why is already one of B**K It's favorite books of 2021. You won't want to miss it!Also featuring by Jessica Strawser:Almost MissedNot That I Could TellForget You Know MeThis episode is sponsored by Downbound Books.
This week, Shannon, Stacy, Brooke, and Natalia are talking about some of their very favorite women's fiction titles. Books mentioned in this episode include: Jessica Strawser, A Million Reasons Why Lori Nelson Spielman, The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany J. Ryan Stradal, The Lager Queen of Minnesota Kelly Harms, The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane Gail Honeyman, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine Darynda Jones, Betwixt (Betwixt & Between #1) Camilla Bruce, In the Garden of Spite Kate Stayman-London, One To Watch Karma Brown, The Choices We Make Beth O'Leary, The Switch Lisa jewell, The House We Grew Up In Kelly Rimmer, Truths I Never Told You You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro.
We're back! In the season premiere of season two, Jill and Michael talk about their end-of-2020 reading habits, what they hope to read in 2021, and what they are definitely going to leave behind!Featuring:Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins, 4/6/21Infinite Country by Patricia Engel, 3/2/21Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas, out nowA Million Reasons Why by Jessica Strawser, 3/23/21Revival Season by Monica West, 6/15/21The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict, 6/2021The Kindest Lie by Nancy Johnson, 2/2/21Shop our Bookshop page for any and all of these titles! Follow us on instagram and Twitter for more B**K It! content!This episode is sponsored by the Blue Manatee Literacy Project.
Today on our show, we share a New York Times Modern Love essay we love by Jessica Strawser, editor-at-large at Writer's Digest. Her essay caught the attention of literary agent Barbara Poelle, an agent with the Irene Goodman Literary Agency and the author of Funny You Should Ask: Mostly Serious Answers to Mostly Serious Questions About the Publishing Industry. Her book is based on her Writer's Digest column of the same name. On today's show, we share our conversation with Barbara about how to get an agent.We asked Barbara all kinds of questions: Is now a good time to query? How do I find an agent? Is there such a thing as a dream agent? Do authors even need an agent? What should I do before signing an agent? We also ask the big question: Can we write about certain experiences that aren't our own? Barbara gives us the insider info. Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you'll hear true personal stories and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what's going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It's where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are. There's no place in the world like writing class and we want to bring you in.Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer. Ariel Henley is our media specialist.Theme music is by Emia. Additional music is by Justina Shandler and Poddington Bear.There's more writing class on our website (www.writingclassradio.com), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/writingclassradio/), Instagram and Twitter (@wrtgclassradio). If you love the lessons you get on each episode, you can get them ALL in one place--our three-part video series--for $50. Click Video Classes on our website.Writing Class Radio is now open to submissions from our listeners. Go to the submissions page on our website for guidelines. We pay!If you want to be a part of the movement that helps people better understand each other through storytelling, we are now on Patreon. For $10/month you can join Andrea's submissions conversation. We'll support each other as we try to get our stories published. For $25/month you can join Allison's weekly writers lunch, where you can write and share your work. Go to www.Patreon.com/writingclassradio or click here to support us.
In this episode of Inside the Writer's Head, Jessica Strawser introduces us to her successor here at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 2020 Writer-in-Residence Dani McClain. Known for her in-depth reporting on race and reproductive health, Dani McClain is a contributing writer at The Nation and a fellow with Type Media Center (formerly the Nation Institute). Her writing has appeared in Time, Slate, Talking Points Memo, Colorlines, EBONY.com, The Rumpus, and other prestigious outlets. Her work has received a James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism, as well as recognition by the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, the National Association of Black Journalists, and elsewhere. A former staff reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, McClain has worked as a strategist with organizations including Color of Change and Drug Policy Alliance. Her book, We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood, was published April 2019 by Bold Type Books. In this episode, they discuss McClain's path to finding her voice as a writer, making it heard, coming back to her Cincinnati hometown as a mother, and what she has in store for the Library community in the year ahead.
David Bell (davidbellnovels.com) is the USA Today-bestselling author of eight suspense novels from Berkley/Penguin, including 'Somebody's Daughter', 'Bring Her Home', 'Since She Went Away', 'Somebody I Used to Know', 'The Forgotten Girl', 'Never Come Back', 'The Hiding Place', and 'Cemetary Girl'. His new psychological thriller, 'Layover', is due out July 2, and you can see him discuss the novel in person at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Monday, July 8. He is an associate professor of English at Western Kentucky University where he directs the MFA program in creative writing. A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, he spends his free time rooting for the Reds and Bengals, and confusing fellow fans by being named David Bell while rooting for the Reds and Bengals. He lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with his wife, writer Molly McCaffrey. In this episode of “Inside the Writer’s Head,” our writer-in-residence host Jessica Strawser chats with David about the page-turning premise of Layover—which begins with a memorable encounter in an airport—what makes a good thriller, the perks of being married to a fellow writer, and much more.
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network host and thriller author Eliot Parker interviews Jessica Strawser. Jessica is the editorial director of Writer’s Digest magazine and the author of Almost Missed You and Not That I Could Tell. She has written for The New York Times Modern Love, Publishers Weekly and other fine venues, and lives with her husband and two children in Cincinnati. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eliot-parker/support
Our new Writer-in-Residence is local author Jessica Strawser and her first guest on the Inside the Writer's Head podcast is Jess Montgomery Montgomery is the author of THE WIDOWS (Minotaur Books), a new historical mystery set in the 1920s, in which two women work together to solve a tragic murder and save their community. On the podcast, they discuss writing, storytelling, and writing history specifically. Loosely inspired by the true story of Ohio's first female sheriff in 1925, Montgomery's novel is set in Southeast Ohio's Appalachian foothills and depicts coal mining, Prohibition, workers' rights, women's rights, and other issues that still resonate today. Early chapters of the novel earned Jess an Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Award and the John E. Nance Writer in Residence at Thurber House in Columbus. She is already at work on the second book in the series, The Hollows, forthcoming in 2020. Listen in for some great insight!
She’s a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps, School of Journalism. She served as Editor-at-Large for Writer’s Digest magazine for nearly a decade. In 2017, her debut novel, Almost Missed You, was a Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction Selection and a PopSugar Best Spring Read. She followed that up with another Book of the Month Club selection in the spring of 2018 entitled, Not That I Could Tell.The spring of 2019 is busy greeting the world with fresh new blooms of every color, which means it’s time for another hot new release from today’s guest. Jessica Strawser takes us on our adventure today as we dig into the pages of her latest suspense thriller, Forget You Know Me…
She’s a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps, School of Journalism. She served as Editor-at-Large for Writer’s Digest magazine for nearly a decade. In 2017, her debut novel, Almost Missed You, was a Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction Selection and a PopSugar Best Spring Read. She followed that up with another Book of the Month Club selection in the spring of 2018 entitled, Not That I Could Tell. The spring of 2019 is busy greeting the world with fresh new blooms of every color, which means it’s time for another hot new release from today’s guest. Jessica Strawser takes us on our adventure today as we dig into the pages of her latest suspense thriller, Forget You Know Me…
She’s a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps, School of Journalism. She served as Editor-at-Large for Writer’s Digest magazine for nearly a decade. In 2017, her debut novel, Almost Missed You, was a Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction Selection and a PopSugar Best Spring Read. She followed that up with another Book of the Month Club selection in the spring of 2018 entitled, Not That I Could Tell.The spring of 2019 is busy greeting the world with fresh new blooms of every color, which means it’s time for another hot new release from today’s guest. Jessica Strawser takes us on our adventure today as we dig into the pages of her latest suspense thriller, Forget You Know Me…
In the final episode of Season 3 of Inside the Writer's Head with Writer-in-Residence Emma Carlson Berne, we hear from our 2019 Writer-in-Residence Jessica Strawser. Strawser is editor-at-large for Writer's Digest and an author of several novels set in nearby towns, including "Almost Missed You" and "Not That I Could Tell." In this episode, Emma and Jessica discuss how to stay committed as a writer even when you have a full-time job and a family. They also answer questions from participants in Emma's last writer's workshop and talk about Jessica's plans as the new Writer-In-Residence. Tune in!
Jessica Strawser is editor-at-large at Writer’s Digest, where she was editorial director for nearly a decade. She’s the author of the book club favorites Almost Missed You and Not That I Could Tell, a Book of the Month selection and Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction pick for March 2018 (both St. Martin’s Press). Her third novel, Forget You Know Me, is forthcoming in February 2019. She has written for The New York Times Modern Love, Publishers Weekly and others, and is a popular conference speaker. She lives with her husband and two children in Cincinnati, and loves connecting with writers and readers alike on Twitter at @jessicastrawser and on Facebook @jessicastrawserauthor.How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kurt sits down with local Cincinnati author, Jessica Strawser to talk about her latest novel "Almost Missed You," her writing process, and more.
Today’s guest is Jessica Strawser, editor of Writer’s Digest, and author of ALMOST MISSED YOU, which was named to the March 2017 Barnes & Noble Best New Fiction List. Jessica joins host Mindy McGinnis to talk about how her career in journalism led to a position at Writers Digest, and how that informs her fiction writing, as well as her novel, ALMOST MISSED YOU, which deals with miscommunication in relationships, the all-encompassing love of motherhood, and the question of if we truly know our significant other. Episode Links: Acting Out of Character – Writers In the Storm Writer’s Digest Jessica’s Site Facebook Twitter
Hey there word nerds! Today I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce you to Jessica Strawser, the editorial director of Writer’s Digest magazine, and author of the stunning debut novel Almost Missed You. As editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, she has interviewed luminaries like David Sedaris and Alice Walker and her debut novel—released yesterday from St. Martin’s Press—has already garnered early accolades from a humbling list of bestselling authors like, Garth Stein, Adriana Trigiani, and Jacquelyn Mitchard. Her second novel is slated for release in Spring 2018. In this episode Jessica and I discuss: Strategies for setting up your first chapter. Jessica and I unpack ways to craft your first chapter for maximum effect. Shifting POV between multiple main characters. Picking which elements of the characters’ stories you want to show, and which you want to keep hidden. Tapping your personal perspective, emotions, and experiences to help illustrate character experiences in your novel. Balancing work, writing, and family in such a way that sets you up to be successful, and helps you channel the strongest emotions possible to your characters. Knowing and being clear about your priorities to meet your goals. Plus, her #1 tip for writers. About the Author Jessica Strawser is the editorial director of Writer’s Digest magazine, North America’s leading publication for aspiring and working writers since 1920, where she counts her cover interviews with such luminaries as David Sedaris and Alice Walker among her career highlights. Her debut novel, Almost Missed You, is forthcoming in March 2017 from St. Martin’s Press and has garnered early accolades from a humbling list of bestsellers, including Chris Bohjalian, Garth Stein, Adriana Trigiani, Lisa Scottoline and Jacquelyn Mitchard, and a second novel is slated for a Spring 2018 release. Her diverse career in the publishing industry spans more than 15 years and includes stints in book editing, marketing and public relations, and freelance writing and editing (with work published in The New York Times and other fine publications). She blogs at WritersDigest.com and elsewhere, tweets @jessicastrawser and enjoys connecting at Facebook.com/jessicastrawserauthor. Learn more at jessicastrawser.com. Almost Missed You Violet and Finn were “meant to be,” said everyone, always. They ended up together by the hands of fate aligning things just so. Three years into their marriage, they have a wonderful little boy, and as the three of them embark on their first vacation as a family, Violet can’t help thinking that she can’t believe her luck. Life is good. So no one is more surprised than she when Finn leaves her at the beach—just packs up the hotel room and disappears. And takes their son with him. Violet is suddenly in her own worst nightmare, and faced with the knowledge that the man she’s shared her life with, she never really knew at all. Caitlin and Finn have been best friends since way back when, but when Finn shows up on Caitlin’s doorstep with the son he’s wanted for kidnapping, demands that she hide them from the authorities, and threatens to reveal a secret that could destroy her own family if she doesn’t, Caitlin faces an impossible choice. Told through alternating viewpoints of Violet, Finn and Caitlin, ALMOST MISSED YOU is a powerful story of a mother’s love, a husband’s betrayal, connections that maybe should have been missed, secrets that perhaps shouldn’t have been kept, and spaces between what’s meant to be and what might have been. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/140
Jessica Strawser, editor of Writer’s Digest, and Crystal-Lee Quibell will discuss writing and pitching your freelance articles to popular publications. Jessica shares tips on how to approach an editor, what you need to know before submitting your article for review, and how to secure a long-term freelance position with them. Jessica Strawser is the chief editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, North America’s leading publication for aspiring and working writers since 1920. Her own debut novel, ALMOST MISSED YOU, is forthcoming from St. Martin’s Press in April 2017. Crystal-Lee Quibell is the host of Literary Speaking, a weekly podcast dedicated to helping writers learn from best-selling authors, literary agents, and publishers. Founder of The Magical Writers Group, a private teaching forum for writers specifically focused on memoir. She is a champion for the written word, student of publishing and an obsessive book collector with a serious case of wanderlust. A self-described mermaid and witchy woman for life, she believes that life is better with books, chocolate, and the occasional cheese board. Her upcoming essay is to be featured in the forthcoming book, The Magic Of Memoir: Inspiration for the Writer's Journey.
Jessica Strawser Having spent the last decade working for Writer’s Digest, Jessica Strawser has edited literally hundreds of articles on the craft of writing and on storytelling excellence. A novelist herself, she shares insights gained from sitting in the editor’s chair and from her writer’s perspective. For more information on all the Story Blender shows go to www.thestoryblender.com All Suspense Radio shows are brought to you by Suspense Magazine. www.suspensemagazine.com For more information on the host Steven James, visit www.stevenjames.net If you have questions or comments email radio@suspensemagazine.com
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