Podcast appearances and mentions of Kristen Arnett

What happens when a voice emerges? What happens when one is lost? Is something gained? A couple months ago, Lulu guest edited an issue of the nature magazine Orion. She called the issue “Queer Planet: A Celebration of Biodiversity,” and it was a wide-ranging celebration of queerness in nature. It featured work by amazing writers like Ocean Vuong, Kristen Arnett, Carmen Maria Machado and adrienne maree brown, among many others. But one piece in particular struck Lulu as something that was really meant to be made into audio, an essay called “Key Changes,” by the writer Sabrina Imbler. If their name sounds familiar, it might be because they've been on the show before. In this episode, we bring you Sabrina's essay – which takes us from the beginning of time, to a field of crickets, to a karaoke bar – read by the phenomenal actor Becca Blackwell, and scored by our director of sound design Dylan Keefe. Stay to the end for a special surprise … from Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls!Special thanks to Jay Gallagher from UC Davis.EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Sabrina ImblerProduced by - Annie McEwen and Pat Walterswith help from - Maria Paz GutiérrezOriginal music from - Dylan KeefeFact-checking by - Kim Schmidtand Edited by  - Tajja Isen and Pat WaltersEPISODE CITATIONS:Articles - Check out Queer Planet: A Celebration of Biodiversity, Orion Magazine (Spring 2025)Read Sabrina Imbler's original essay, “Key Changes,” Orion Magazine (Spring 2025)Read Lulu Miller's mini-essay, “Astonishing Immobility,” Orion Magazine (Spring 2025)Check out Sabrina Imbler's Defector column Creaturefector all about animalsAudio - Listen to Amy Ray's song “Chuck Will's Widow” from her solo album If It All Goes SouthBooks - How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures, by Sabrina ImblerSignup for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

How was I going to reshape my life into something new after this fundamental part of me had been buried?Today we meet Casey Holland and we're talking about the queer book that saved her life: Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett. And Kristen joins us for the conversation!Casey is one of the owners of Wayfaring Booksellers, a queer bookstore in MI. She's worked in bookstores for the last six years and is a lover of all things spooky and weird. When she's not slinging books, you can find her spending time with her cat, Nemo, whose hobbies include hunting Casey for sport.Kristen Arnett is the queer Floridian author of With Teeth: A Novel which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and the bestselling novel Mostly Dead Things. She just published STOP ME IF YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE, about a lesbian birthday party clown.Mostly Dead Things tells the story of Jessa-Lynn Morton. In the wake of her father's suicide, Jessa has stepped up to manage his failing taxidermy business while the rest of the Morton family crumbles.Special Limited SeriesThis episode is part of a special limited series of episodes featuring only guests who are owners or staff at LGBTQ bookstores. Airing April-June 2025, these episodes will feature six bookstores across the United States and United Kingdom.Today's guest owns Wayfaring Booksellers, a queer/women-owned bookstore in Lansing, MI. Their mission is to celebrate and amplify queer books and stories while uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community. Visit them at 1023 S. Washington Avenue inside the REO Town Marketplace and at wayfaringbooksellers.com. Bluesky: @wayfaringbooks.bsky.socialBuy Kristen's books at Wayfaring Booksellers Use this link: https://www.wayfaringbooksellers.com/s/search?q=Kristen%20ArnettConnect with Casey and Kristenwebsite: wayfaringbooksellers.combluesky: @caseyholland.bsky.socialwebsite: kristenarnettwriter.combluesky: @kristenarnett.bsky.socialinstagram: @kristen__arnettBecome an Associate Producer!A professionally recognized credit, gain access to Associate Producer meetings to guide our podcast into the future! patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: John Parker (learn more about my name change)Executive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, K Jason Bryan and David Rephan, Bob Bush, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Terry D., Stephen Flamm, Ida Göteburg, Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Creative and Accounting support provided by: Gordy EricksonJoin us April 10 at 6pm at Brooklyn Public Library! An evening of queer first loves, first queer heartbreaks, friendship, finding oneself through writing, and just a little bit of internet stalking with Mia Arias Tsang and Chloé Caldwell. Free and RSVP: bklynlib.org/this-queer-bookSupport the show

Kristen Arnett is a queer fiction writer, essayist, and former librarian based in Orlando, Florida. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Mostly Dead Things, as well as With Teeth and Stop Me If You've Heard This One. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, TIME, The Cut, Vogue, and more. You can find her online at kristenarnettwriter.com. Her latest novel, Stop Me If You've Heard This One, is available now wherever books are sold. Rate Textual Healing on Spotify OR Apple Podcasts Take a look at Mallory's other work on her website: https://mallorysmart.com/⁠ beats by God'Aryan

Kristen Arnett, aka “America's Favorite Dad,” is the queer Floridian author of With Teeth, and the New York Times bestselling novel Mostly Dead Things, both of which were finalists for the Lambda Literary Award in fiction. She runs the substack “Dad Lessons,” and her latest novel, STOP ME IF YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE, is out now. On today's show, Annmarie and Kristen discuss clowning, lesbians, Orlando, Dad culture, and the joy of showing up for our art exactly as we are.  Episode Sponsors The Lynx – A new general-interest bookstore in Gainesville, Florida, with an emphasis on books that are currently challenged or banned in Florida. We especially seek to celebrate the voices of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors whose stories are among the most challenged titles, and to bring attention to the deep and radiant literary legacy of the Sunshine State. We believe in the power of books to build and foster communities, conversations, and change. A group of lynxes is a Watch. Please join our Watch today. And stop by or shop online at thelynxbooks.com. Tombolo Books – An independent bookstore dedicated to promoting the value and pleasure of reading throughout St. Petersburg, Florida, by offering thoughtful inventory curation, extensive literary knowledge, and excellent customer service. Tombolo is committed to carrying books by emerging and marginalized voices, books in translation, and books from small independent presses, as well as classics and outstanding popular titles. We support free expression and the right of every reader to determine their reading material. Stop by or shop online at tombolobooks.com. **Today's guest, Kristen Arnett, will be doing an event at Tombolo on April 1. If you're in Florida or St. Pete, or looking for a reason to be in Florida or St. Pete, you can RSVP for that event HERE. Authors and Titles Mentioned in This Episode: With Teeth, by Kristen Arnett Mostly Dead Things, by Kristen Arnett Stop Me If You've Heard This One, by Kristen Arnett In case you haven't seen one of the Blade movies, here's a trailer for the first one. Follow Kristen Arnett: Substack: @KristenArnett Instagram: @Kristen_Arnett Twitter: @Kristen_Arnett kristenarnettwriter.com Photo Credit: Maria Rada **Writing Workshops and Wish Fulfillment:  If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing abroad, consider joining Annmarie and co-leader Athena Dixon for a writing retreat in Italy in September, 2025. You can travel to a beautiful place, meet other wise women, and write your own stories. We'd love to help you make your wishes come true.  As of this moment, we only have 1 spot left. This will sell out. Act now and join us! Or for women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, message Annmarie to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PUT EXPLICIT ON HERE:This week, I'm joined by author Kristen Arnett. We chat about clown and how they relate to her latest novel, Stop Me If You've Heard This One. Guest Book Author Recommendation: Eliza Kennedy Lucky Night recommends The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk Book Recommendations:State of Paradise by Laura Van Den BergHot Air by Marcy DermasnkyLot by Bryan WashingtonKate & Frida by Kim FeyDry Season by Melissa FebosWomen's Hotel by Daniel M. Lavery Substack through my  Read with Me program.Giveaway: Kristen Arnett's Stop Me If You've Heard This One on Instagram LINK UP Closes April 16th.  Click here to find out ways in which you can help the attack on Federal funding for libraries. On Social Media: Twitter @Instagram Kristen_ArnettBlue Sky Kristen ArnettSubstack: Dad LessonsLink up to her column, Am I the Literary Asshole on Lit Hub  Support the showGet your Books Are My People coffee mug here!I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

Kristen Arnett is a queer fiction writer, essayist, and former librarian based in Orlando, Florida. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Mostly Dead Things, as well as With Teeth and Stop Me If You've Heard This One. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, TIME, The Cut, Vogue, and more. You can find her online at kristenarnettwriter.com. Her latest novel, Stop Me If You've Heard This One, is available now wherever books are sold. Rate Textual Healing on Spotify OR Apple Podcasts Take a look at Mallory's other work on her website: https://mallorysmart.com/⁠ beats by God'Aryan

“Wild, luxurious, and absurd.”   Chatter rolls into March madness with David, Jamie, and Torie.  All eyes on David's beloved American Eagles, but Jamie's Gators look good.  Torie's beloved CAPs are on a roll, and Ovi's on the march to break Gretzky's record.  The show gets back to books (sort of) with a review of reviews of the Moby Dick opera.  Best selling author and former librarian Kristen Arnett zooms in to share “Stop Me If You've Heard This One.”  As the Washington Post put it, it's all kinds of funny.  Ostensibly about a retail employee turned clown, it's a truly original way to look at art and creativity.

Host Jason Blitman talks with Kristen Arnett (Stop Me If You've Heard This One) about grief, art, optimism, and their shared Florida experience. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Torrey Peters, who discusses what she's been reading and shares insights into Stag Dance, her latest book following her breakout novel, Detransition, Baby.Kristen Arnett is the author of the New York Times-bestselling novel Mostly Dead Things and the award-winning collection Felt in the Jaw. A queer writer based in Florida, she has written for The New York Times, Guernica, McSweeney's, The Guardian, and elsewhere. She has been a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award and a winner of the Ninth Letter Literary Award in Fiction and the Coil Book Award.Torrey Peters is the bestselling author of the novel Detransition, Baby, which won the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and was named one of the 100 Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times. It was also a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Prize, a finalist for the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, and longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction. She has an MFA from the University of Iowa and an MA in comparative literature from Dartmouth. Peters rides a pink motorcycle and splits her time between Brooklyn and an off-grid cabin in Vermont.Buy Stop Me If You've Heard This OneBuy Stag DanceBOOK CLUB!Use code GAYSREADING at checkout to get first book for only $4 + free shipping! Restrictions apply.http://aardvarkbookclub.com SUBSTACK!https://gaysreading.substack.com/ WATCH!https://youtube.com/@gaysreading FOLLOW!Instagram: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanBluesky: @gaysreading | @jasonblitmanCONTACT!hello@gaysreading.com

Each book has its own trajectory and process… The things that are meant for you come to you.” – Kristen Arnett Bestselling author Kristen Arnett joins Uncorking a Story to talk about her latest novel, Stop Me If You've Heard This One, a book about a queer birthday clown navigating art, grief, and life in Central Florida. We dive into her writing journey, the importance of place in storytelling, and how her background in library science influences her work. Plus, we discuss clowns, wrestling, Stephen King, and the wild ride of being a full-time writer. Key Themes: The Origin Story.  Kristen's journey from childhood writing to bestselling novelist. The Florida Effect.  How the state shapes her work and why she calls herself a “place writer.” Clowning as Art. The inspiration behind Stop Me If You've Heard This One and what she learned researching clowns. Writing Without a Net. Why she never outlines her books and how each novel has a unique process. Overcoming Rejection. The reality of publishing and advice for aspiring writers. Stephen King & Horror Influences. How growing up on banned books and horror fiction shaped her storytelling. Pop Culture & Wrestling Parallels. What clowns and professional wrestlers have in common. Buy Stop Me If You've Heard This One Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Fyb8lm Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593719770 Connect with Kristen Website: https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/ X: https://x.com/Kristen_Arnett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristen__arnett Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Notes and Links to Greg Mania's Work         Greg Mania's words have been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, HuffPost, Oprah Daily, PAPER, among other international online and print platforms. He is also a contributing editor to BOMB Magazine, he hosts The Rumpus's #ShowUsYourDesk on Instagram Live, and co-hosts Empty Trash, a reading series in Los Angeles. His debut memoir, Born to Be Public, is out now from CLASH Books.    He lives in Los Angeles, where he spends his days writing and hanging out with his boyfriend, the poet and TV writer Tommy Pico, whose commitment to the bit rivals his own.       Buy Born to Be Public   Greg Mania's Website   Lambda Literary Review of Born to Be Public   “How Born to Be Public Author Greg Mania Lived a Double Life Before Coming Out” for Oprah Daily At about 2:10, Greg talks about growing up in Central New Jersey, and his cultural life and the ways in which New York City held a special magnetism for him At about 5:35, Greg describes the different parts of New Jersey and its immortal malls  At about 6:45, Greg responds to Pete's questions about growing up speaking Polish and whether his writing in English has parallels in Polish  At about 8:15, Greg explains how he's a “word nerd” and how this and his family affects his joke creation  At about 9:40, Greg talks about how he and Ruth Madievsky vibe for me many reasons, including a shared affinity for dark humor At about 12:30, Greg notes that Born to Be Public has been **translated into Polish** At about 13:20, Greg gives background on Poland and its evolving conservatism and liberalism  At about 14:15, Greg shows his Beverly Cleary-related tattoo and shouts out his love of Garfield and other dark/weird humor in growing up; Phyllis Diller gets stanned  At about 16:30, n expanding upon his love for Pee Wee Herman, Greg talks about his love for and interest in persona  At about 17:40, Phyllis Diller gets stanned more as Greg notes an incredible sign from Phyllis/the universe At about 19:25, Greg discusses the litany of publications with which he works, and being a “freelance” writer in a year of transformation At about 21:20, Greg responds to Pete's question about his writing routine At about 24:50, Greg gives information on his upcoming novel project  At about 27:15, Greg answers Pete's question about how taking his nonfiction to fiction is “freeing” At about 30:10, Greg lists Ruth Madievsky, Samantha Irby, Emily Austin, Rufi Thorpe, Kristen Arnett, Chantal Johnson, Kimberly King Parsons as some of the writers who thrill and challenge her At about 32:40, Greg responds to Pete's asking about how one is funny on the page At about 34:25, Greg makes a startling Friends'-related admission At about 35:15, Pete and Greg discuss the interplay between the humor and heaviness in his book At about 39:20, Sand art! At about 40:30, Greg talks about advice from a writer about how he ended up writing a book that has resonated with so many  At about 41:30, Greg reflects on childhood fears and the ways in which he has worked through these fears and compulsions  At about 43:45, The two discuss fixations with death At about 44:40, Greg gives background on his childhood fascination with chimneys and diesel trains, and his dad's selflessness At about 47:30, Greg talks about the ways in which his parents' generosity and love was counterbalanced by homophobia and migraines and anxiety  At about 51:00, Greg details some harmful words from a childhood doctor  At about 53:15, Greg responds to Pete's question about his mindset in retorting to bullies and he mentions the “power” that came with quips  At about 55:15, Pete connects Greg's humor to a Tillie Olsen line and wonders about Greg's feelings at the time  At about 57:45, Greg details how his friend Rachel brought him so much confidence and helped him build his humor At about 1:00:00, Greg talks about the “no inhibitions” that govern his relationships with his boyfriend Tommy in the same way as with Rachel At about 1:01:15, Greg charts how educating himself on his fears has been helpful, particularly with regards to “fight or flight”   At about 1:05:15, Pete notes a “LOL” moment that sums up a classic college trope  At about 1:07:30, Greg speaks to the idea of “identity as never neat” At about 1:09:00, Greg talks about the links between his first friends in New York and Lady Gaga and the ways in which “Greg Mania” (MAYN-ee-uh) grew to fit him At about 1:10:10, Greg discusses how his writing mentors in high school and college helped him on his way to professional writing  At about 1:13:20, Greg talks about the book as A memoir, and how it's him “pars[ing] the different parts of [him]” At about 1:15:50, Greg responds to Pete's questions about his days at “Magic Mondays” and its connection to the worlds of publishing At about 1:19:00, Greg talks about his “majestic” hair (Pete's words) and the ways in which it was his calling card in his clubbing days At about 1:20:40, Greg answers Pete's questions about what comedy writing “satisfies” for him, and Greg expands on the “sacred[ness]” of joke writing At about 1:23:00, Greg details the “reward” in writing jokes and talking humor with his boyfriend At about 1:24:40, Greg talks about the difference between memoir/memoirs and how his book applies to the former        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. 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In this episode, we explore the journey to inner peace and purpose, both in business and life. Our guest, Kristen Arnett, shares the importance of setting boundaries, reframing failure, and aligning actions with values. She discusses her empowering curriculum for young girls, designed to build confidence and resilience by celebrating “epic fails” as steps toward success. Tune in for inspiration and practical takeaways on nurturing self-worth and creating empowered future leaders.Show Notes:Defining Inner Peace: How aligning values with actions can transform your business and personal life.Setting Boundaries: The role of boundaries in building confidence and staying true to yourself.Reframing Failure: Using “epic fails” as stepping stones to growth and success.Empowering the Next Generation: Insights on Kristen Arnett's curriculum for young girls, focused on self-worth, resilience, and leadership.Key Takeaways: Practical tips on nurturing self-esteem, overcoming setbacks, and leading with purpose.Follow us on Instagram!Podcast: @‌momsinrealestateHost: @‌heykristencantrell@‌heyconnectandcultivateGuest: @meanttobe.meCheck out our amazing sponsors:Your Tax Coach // Professional Tax Accountants. We're not just saving you money, we're changing lives! @‌yourtaxcoach‌Reel Social Agent // Social Media Mentors for Real Estate Pros Helping Real Estate Pros turn their social media into their best calling card! @‌reelsocialagentColibri Real Estate // The online real estate school committed to flexibility. Click HERE to check out their amazing courses!Strategy Ninjas // Helping service-based entrepreneurs scale without burnout. Learn more HERE

Carlee Jensen reflects on how the American West and constructions of personal mythology shaped her writing, and how coming out “late” taught her that life has no single narrative. She also tells Jared why she avoided MFA application resources before submitting her materials, how the MFA helped her refocus on writing as an art, not just a profession, and she discusses her experience taking advantage of Hopkins's optional third year. Carlee Jensen is a fiction writer and educator, raised in Utah and California, and currently living in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned a BA from Yale University and an MS from Bank Street College of Education, and spent seven years as a classroom teacher before pursuing an MFA from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. During her time at Johns Hopkins, she received the 2024 Benjamin J. Sankey Fellowship in Fiction. Her work has appeared in New Ohio Review and The Master's Review, where it was selected by Kristen Arnett for a 2022 Short Story Award for New Writers, and was a finalist for American Short Fiction's Short(er) Fiction Prize in 2023. Find her at carleejensen.com. MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. BE PART OF THE SHOW — Donate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee. — Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. — Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. — Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers Email: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

Literary Hub has a new podcast! Hosted by LH podcasts editor Drew Broussard, this new weekly show goes behind the scenes at Lit Hub, diving deeper into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful in literary culture. Featuring appearances by Lit Hub staff, recurring columnists like Kristen Arnett and Maris Kreizman, and special guests talking about the news of the day and so much more. New episodes every Friday, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Literary Hub has a new podcast! Hosted by LH podcasts editor Drew Broussard, this new weekly show goes behind the scenes at Lit Hub, diving deeper into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful in literary culture. Featuring appearances by Lit Hub staff, recurring columnists like Kristen Arnett and Maris Kreizman, and special guests talking about the news of the day and so much more. New episodes every Friday, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Sapphic Survival Guide, Cheyenne and Gina interview author of novels Mostly Dead Things and With Teeth, Kristen Arnett!! Follow her @kristen__arnett!Submit your own questions by messaging us on Instagram or emailing us at sapphicsurvivalguide@gmail.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at 724-209-8877 (US. Only - You can also send a voice note via email. Unless stated otherwise, you are giving us permission to play your voicemail on the podcast.)CreditsProduced by Gina Finio and CheyenneEdited by Gina FinioCover Art by Sev & CheyenneMusic by Partner Sound Effects by Audio VampireFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok and subscribe to our Patreon for extras!Follow Cheyenne on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok Follow Gina on Instagram, TikTok, and her website

May 2024 Dante's  Kristen Arnett is the queer author of With Teeth: A Novel (Riverhead Books, 2021) which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in fiction and the New York Times bestselling debut novel Mostly Dead Things (Tin House, 2019). Her next novel, STOP ME IF YOU'VE HEARD THIS ONE, will be published by Riverhead Books (March 2025). www.kristenarnettwriter.com Lane Marie is an indie pop artist born, raised, and based out of Athens, Georgia. Her music combines her roots as a classically trained musician, with honest songwriting and alternative pop production chops. Drawing inspiration from artists like Brooke Fraser, Maggie Rogers, and Madison Cunningham, Lane Marie has found a voice truly her own.  Released in 2019, Lane Marie's first EP was written out of the experience of the unexpected loss of her father. It explores the grief of losing a loved one, and the journey of finding meaning in their absence.  Since then, Lane Marie has sold out regional venues and continued to release singles in preparation for the release of a full album. Follow along with Lane Marie:  lanemarie.com https://www.instagram.com/lanemariemusic/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lanemariemusic https://open.spotify.com/artist/5xproO4fQqo0t1wLoXXJcs?si=HEKjixbcRdaBTLI-T4Uhhw  Chloé Firetto-Toomey is a British-American poet and essayist living in Miami. She earned an MFA degree from Florida International University and her most recent chapbook of poems, Little Cauliflower, was published in 2019 by Dancing Girl Press. A Pushcart Prize nominee, and winner of the Scotti Merrill Memorial Award in Poetry, you can find her poems, essays, and short stories at poets.org, SWIMM, december, Tupelo Quarterly, The Offing, among others. She is an Author Assistant to President Obama's Inaugural Poet, Richard Blanco. uk.linkedin.com/in/chlo%C3%A9-firetto-toomey-801887215 Olivia Muñoz is a Chicana writer and educator from Saginaw, Michigan. Her work appears or is forthcoming from About Place Journal, San Pedro River Review, Thimble Literary Magazine, and other publications. Special Thanks Goes to: Lucid House Press: www.lucidhousepublishing.com The Crown: www.thecrownbrasstown.com The Red Phone Booth: www.redphonebooth.com Englund Estate: englundestate.com UCLA Extension Writing Program: www.uclaextension.edu Mercer University Press: www.mupress.org Liberty Trust Hotel: www.libertytrusthotel.com NPR: https: www.npr.org WUTC: https: www.wutc.org Alain Johannes for the original score in this show: www.alainjohannes.com The host, Clifford Brooks', The Draw of Broken Eyes & Whirling Metaphysics, Athena Departs, and Old Gods are available everywhere books are sold. Find them all here: www.cliffbrooks.com/how-to-order Check out his Teachable courses, The Working Writer and Adulting with Autism, here: brooks-sessions.teachable.com/p/home

Notes and Links to Sarah Rose Etter's Work      For Episode 223, Pete welcomes Sarah Rose Etter, and the two discuss, among other topics, her early relationship to the written word, formative and transformative writers and writing, her love of writing in translation, her and Pete's shared love of Hemingway's short stories, and seeds for and salient themes related to Ripe, including housing and economic inequalities and realities, depression and anxiety as represented by the book's “black hole,” parental/child relationships, and grief.   Sarah Rose Etter is the author of RIPE (published by Scribner), and The Book of X, winner of the 2019 Shirley Jackson Award. Her short fiction collection, Tongue Party, was selected by Deb Olin Unferth to be published as the winner of the 2011 Caketrain Award. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in TIME, Guernica, BOMB, Gulf Coast, The Cut, VICE, and more.  She has been awarded residences at the Jack  Kerouac House, the Disquiet International program in Portugal, and the Gullkistan Writing Residency in Iceland. In 2017, she was the keynote speaker at the Society for the Study of American Women Writers conference in Bordeaux, France, where she presented on surrealist writing as a mode of feminism. She earned her B.A. in English from Pennsylvania State University and her M.F.A. in Fiction from Rosemont College. She lives in Los Angeles, CA.   Buy Ripe   Sarah's Website   New York Times Review of Ripe by Alexandra Chang   NPR Interview   At about 2:00, Sarah shouts out the literary landscape and physical landscape  At about 2:45, Sarah talks about her childhood relationship with the written word At about 4:30, Pete and Sarah exchange formative stories and writing that opened up analytical and emotional taps, including Hemingway's “Hills Like White Elephants” and “Cat in the Rain,” as well as Plath's “Metaphors”  At about 5:40, Sarah talks about how and why she started writing with short stories At about 6:50, Sarah reflects on ideas of obsession with subject matter when writing At about 7:22, Sarah shares a few examples of chill-inducing writing for her as a reader At about 8:55, Sarah discusses contemporary writers who thrill and challenge her: Carmen Maria Machado, Hallie Butler, Kristen Arnett, Melissa Broder, and many works in translation, like Olga T At about 15:00, Sarah discusses seeds for Ripe, including how her personal life and the world's recent issues informed the book At about 19:00, Pete and Sarah talk about grief and sharing At about 22:10, Pete sets the book's exposition, and Sarah gives background on the powerful and meaningful first line of the book At about 25:30, Sarah and Pete compare notes on first draft and heavy editing  At about 27:15, The two discuss the black hole, a common symbol in the book At about 29:50, Pete compliments the ways in which Sarah presents the narrator Cassie and the frenzied Silicon Valley lifestyle At about 30:55, Sarah discusses the ways in which Cassie is the person she is due to her parents' influences At about 33:00, Sarah charts and breaks down a bit of her writing outlook and style and schedule  At about 34:30, Sarah references Parasite and Uncut Gems as examples of storytelling and escalating tensions as so powerful  At about 35:50, Sarah talks about her black hole research and earlier permutations of the black hole and its place in the book At about 37:50, Sarah responds to Pete's questions about a possible history of depression within Cassie's family and without At about 40:10, Sarah discusses the strengths and beauty of Cassie's relationship with her father, as well as some of his toxic qualities At about 41:20, Sarah discusses the issues revolving around money and the high cost of living At about 43:10, The two discuss the book's title and the symbolism of the pomegranate and ideas of mythical connections and underworlds At about 45:25, The two shout out Stephanie Feldman and connections between Ripe and Stephanie's Saturnalia At about 46:05, Pete references some cringy and skillful scenes involving the workplace At about 47:10, Sarah speaks on the often-unchecked CEOs and bigshots in tech companies At about 50:05, Pete cites a few moments worthy of Cassie's “crystal jar”  At about 50:40, Pete reads and heaps praise upon a particularly profound and apt passage At about 52:20, Sarah reacts to Pete's question about the staying power of her book At about 54:45, Pete and Sarah discuss the book's ending At about 59:00, Sarah talks about exciting new projects      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    I am very excited that starting in February with Episode 220 with Neef Ekpoudom, I will have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review-I'm looking forward to the partnership!    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 224 with Peter Coviello, a scholar of American literature and queer theory, whose work addresses the entangled histories of sex, devotion, and intimate life in imperial modernity. He's also the author of six books, including Is There God After Prince?: Dispatches from an Age of Last Things, which was selected for The Millions' “Most Anticipated” list for 2023.    The episode will air on February 20.

Kate is joined by hilarious American author, Florida resident and legendary lesbian Kristen Arnett. Kristen's debut novel, Mostly Dead Things, was a New York Times bestseller. Her second novel, With Teeth, came out right about when we recorded this episode. She is an essayist, a lifelong patron of 7-Eleven, and a former librarian. She's been published widely and celebrated for her wit, her baseball caps, and her enormous likeability online. In this episode we hear about her fantastic dog, Lola. You can find Kristen on Instagram, kristinarnettwriter.com, and through her publishers. You can find Kate on kateleaver.com. Her book, Good Dog, is published by Harper Collins in Australia, the US and the UK. Who's A Good Dog? is a Stripped Media podcast, produced by Arlie Adlington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some of us, summer is in full swing, for others the back-to-school season has begun. Either way, now is the perfect time to help our kids build some intentional confidence for the new school year. In this conversation Kristen Arnett, owner of an Arizona-based confidence classes for tweens business, Meant To Be Me, shares four key tips for helping our kids (and ourselves!!) feel more confident. Find full show notes at livefreecreative.co/podcast Follow Miranda on Instagram @livefreemiranda Follow Kristen on Instagram @meanttobe.me Get one-on-one coaching with Miranda at Patreon.com/livefreecreative Buy More Than Enough on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Dan dig into Kristen Arnett's debut short story collection "Felt in the Jaw" from Split Lip Press. Consumption and self indulgence with a suburban backdrop coupled with a dollop of copulation and (warning) sexual abuse. There was a lot to unpack. Nick then unveils the rare find from a Youtube hole "The Flying Lesbians" and the fanboy-ing begins. Here it is: https://youtu.be/sqhlRo1fiH0 ENJOY! Then we drink some beers. Cheers! Happy belated PRIDE to all. We love you. Goodnight.

If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “How to Eat Chicken Wings” by Kristen Arnett. What can we learn from this fun little piece? Are chicken wings a metaphor? Can a metaphor change through a […]

Join me as Kristen Arnett and I discuss how to help our kids become more confident. Kristen has a clear way of understanding and teaching a concept she calls, The Confidence Spectrum. Her business, Meant to be Me, teaches young girls how to be confident in themselves just as they are. If you're local, you must check her out. If you're not, she'll be expanding to virtual courses soon. You won't want to miss out. Find Kristen on IG @meanttobe.me For information about her class offerings Click Here! Interested in a free introductory coaching call with me? Get on my calendar!

Author and Literary Hub Managing Editor Emily Temple and Lit Hub Associate Editor Katie Yee join hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about Lit Hub's 38 favorite books of the year as chosen by the staff. The list spans genres from historical to memoir to post-digital post-capitalist manifesto to lesbian Sasquatch novel. Each editor reads a selection from a favorite, Temple from St. Sebastian's Abyss by Mark Haber and Yee from The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka.   To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by Anne Kniggendorf. Selected Readings: Emily Temple The Lightness  Katie Yee Others: Our 38 Favorite Books of 2022, Literary Hub Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 5 Episode 26: “This is Such Bullshit.” Shelly Oria and Kristen Arnett on the Reproductive Rights Crisis Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 1 Episode 4: Edmund White and Emily Temple on Literary Feuds, Social Media, and Our Appetite for Drama The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell Getting Lost by Annie Ernaux Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu St. Sebastian's Abyss by Mark Haber My Three Dads by Jessa Crispin Fight Like Hell by Kim Kelly The Bond King by Mary Childs Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery Trust by Hernan Diaz Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin An Immense World by Ed Yong The Sky is Yours by Chandler Klang Smith Elderflora by Jared Farmer https://moonpalacebooks.com/browse/filter/t/kelly%20link/k/keyword Kelly Link Donald Barthelme Mrs. Bridge by Evan S. Connell The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka Earthlings by Sayaka Murata Tender is the Flesh by Augustina Bazterrica The Ultimate Best Books of 2022 List ‹ Literary Hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a unique and enlightening interview for you for this month! This is the after show for Mostly Dead Things written by Brian C. Brown (Lucy In The Sky, About A Boy, Bad Monkey) and Jessica Lee Williamson (I'm Dying Up Here, F Is For Family) based on the book by Kristen Arnett. In this interview we discussed Brian and Jessica's experience as veteran storytellers from The Moth. The Moth is clearly an underused potential path to television writing. A path with no barrier to entry too! Jessica told us about a brilliant piece of conceptual art in Los Angeles that she was behind. We discussed the great state of Florida, adapting books into television shows, and so much more. Enjoy this one and thanks for listening! We'll see you next month!For more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast! Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

We have a super fresh and well written pilot for you this month! It's called Mostly Dead Things written by Brian C. Brown (Lucy In The Sky, About A Boy, Bad Monkey) & Jessica Lee Williamson (I'm Dying Up Here, F Is For Family). After the death of their patriarch, a dysfunctional family of Florida taxidermists spirals out of control, coping with their loss through redneck love triangles, interspecies porn dioramas, and a bunch of cute squirrels stuffed full of narcotics. Briana and Jessica are both award-winning Moth storytellers. Their pilot Mostly Dead Things is based on Kristen Arnett's best-selling novel and it was sadly passed on by FX.  Our cast for this one was special! We have Allison Tolman (Good Girls, Why Women Kill) as Jessa, Ritesh Rajan as Milo (Russian Doll), Cyrina Fiallo (Life In Pieces, Brooklyn 99) as Brynn Morton, Nicole Travolta (Anger Management) as Kendall, Marcus Bishop-Wright (Out Of Order!) as Whit, Lizzy Peet (How To Get Away With Murder) as Libby, Corey Ryan Forrester (Well Red Comedy) as Big Kid, Uly Schlesinger (Divorce) as Bastien and Andrew Reich with stage directions. Tune in next week for our interview with Brian and Jessica. Thanks for supporting our show! Enjoy! Tune in next week for our interview with Brian and Jessica. Thanks for supporting our show! Enjoy! For more Dead Pilots Society episodes and information about our live shows, please subscribe to the podcast!Make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and Twitter, and visit our website at deadpilotssociety.com

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Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage “A gut-churning, heart-wrenching, blockbuster of a first novel . . . Parks-Ramage is an extraordinary new talent and Yes, Daddy is truly something special.” —Kristen Arnett, author of Mostly Dead Things A propulsive, scorching modern gothic, Yes, Daddy follows an ambitious young man who is lured by an older, successful […] The post Chris Voss Podcast – Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage appeared first on Chris Voss Official Website.

Hey friends! Welcome to another ep, before we get into the book discussion, a couple quick reminders: our summer merch! It's available now! Also, reminder we're taking a little summer break in July, but we'll release some great throwbacks. And finally, don't miss Libby's fan club book club meeting on June 30 for Love After Love. Then, the books! Today we're talking cannibalism, the mafia vs. the mob, motherhood when your child is scary, and whiplash on one of the biggest thriller authors writing today. Thanks so much for listening! You can get your BATC merch here: https://www.booksandthecitypod.com/merch. Browse and shop all the books we've discussed on this episode and past episodes at https://www.bookshop.org/shop/booksandthecity. Check out our website for more information about the fan club, any anything else at https://www.booksandthecitypod.com. You can also subscribe to our newsletter there, and send us a note at booksandthecitypod@gmail.com-------------> Becky's pick: The Family by Naomi Krupitsky (15:47-26:20) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607001/the-family-by-naomi-krupitsky/ On Becky's TBR: The Lost Summers of Newport by Beatriz Williams, Karen White, Lauren Willig Kayla's pick: The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager (26:21-36:47) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646707/the-house-across-the-lake-by-riley-sager/ On Kayla's TBR: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Emily's pick: A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers (36:28-45:13) https://www.unnamedpress.com/books/book?title=A+Certain+Hunger+ On Emily's TBR: Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Libby's pick: With Teeth by Kristen Arnett (45:14-52:48) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646150/with-teeth-by-kristen-arnett/ On Libby's TBR: My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh Music by EpidemicSound, logo art by @niczollos, all opinions are our own.

In this special episode celebrating "Pride Month," host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello give a shout-out to some unsung (or under-sung) queer heroes; writer Kristen Arnett (Mostly Dead Things) shares why she specifically likes to be referred to as a queer writer and why 7-Eleven is her happy place; podcaster James Kim shares how the language barrier between him and his mother complicated his coming out process… and ultimately inspired his fictional podcast Moonface; and Lavender Country, the first openly gay country band formed in the 1970s, performs "I Can't Shake the Stranger Out of You" from their first album in over 40 years. 

Editor and writer Shelly Oria and novelist Kristen Arnett join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss the reproductive rights crisis through the lens of art, specifically through the stories, plays, essays and poems that comprise McSweeney's new anthology, I Know What's Best for You, edited by Oria. In the wake of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the conversation teases out how, through art, charged political issues like abortion take on a specificity that they don't in basic reporting or debate. The writers speak about misinformation and crisis pregnancy centers, as well as what a post-Roe future might hold. Arnett reads from her story, “The Babies,” and Oria reads from hers, “We Bled All Winter.” To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/. This podcast is produced by Anne Kniggendorf. Selected Readings: Shelly Oria I Know What's Best for You: Stories on Reproductive Freedom Indelible in the Hippocampus: Writings from the Me Too Movement New York 1, Tel Aviv 0 Kristen Arnett With Teeth Mostly Dead Things Felt in the Jaw Others: “Key Passages from the Leaked Supreme Court Draft Opinion”, Maria Cramer “CNN Poll: The Supreme Court's draft opinion on Roe v. Wade hasn't shaken the mid-term landscape”, Jennifer Agiesta and Ariel Edwards-Levy The Brigid Alliance Select contributors: R.O. Kwon Deborah Landau Deb Olin Unferth Rachel Eliza Griffiths Donnetta Lavinia Grays Hannah Lillith Assadi Alison Espach Tommy Orange Riva Lehrer Cade Leebron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past several years, corporations and entire industries have quickly made statements and some policy changes in response to social and racial justice movements. Those statement and initiatives, however, often exist as feel-good marketing initiatives or sincere efforts with unintended consequences. In her new book “Some of My Best Friends: Essays on Lip Service,” Tajja Isen explores these efforts and the realities they mask and reveal. “[A] stellar debut collection...Some of My Best Friends shows a bracing willingness to tackle sensitive issues that others often sweep under a rug.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Isen scrutinizes society's attempts to bandage over such issues as race and gender inequality in her powerful debut. Isen's voice is both wry and sensitive as she fearlessly lays out the limits of talk in solving inequality; fans of sharp cultural criticism, take note." —Publishers Weekly “Beautifully written, wildly funny, and whip smart, the essays in Some of My Best Friends are among the best I've ever read. Tajja Isen is unafraid to ask deep questions and embrace their messy answers. She's one hell of a writer.” —Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author of Mostly Dead Things and With Teeth “Isen understands that our shared future demands we expose and call out wasted time, hollow gestures, and empty words. Some of My Best Friends is an inspiring, determined work of personal narrative and cultural criticism.” —Saeed Jones, author of How We Fight for Our Lives “The essays in this book dazzle stylistically, thrill intellectually and flip the finger to the many ways North America pretends to talk about racial experiences. Isen is a provocateur of the first order. Her wit and wisdom capture the current moment and soar above it.” —Kamal Al-Solaylee, author of Return and Brown “Sure-footed and illuminating, Some of My Best Friends brilliantly lays bare the lies that accompany some of the most insidious aspects of racism— lip service, pandering, and plausible deniability—and offers a bracing inoculation.” —Jess Zimmerman, author of Women and Other Monsters “Every essay in this collection reminded me of what makes Tajja Isen a must-read writer: her thoughtfulness, her incisive humor, and her deadeye aim. Some of My Best Friends is a genuine pleasure to read and the best kind of intellectual conversation.” —Nicole Chung, author of All You Can Ever Know “Some of My Best Friends is the rare essay collection that feels both modern and timeless. Hilarious and fresh, it's the type of analysis that feels vital and made me go, "Finally!" What a joy to read.” —Sarah Hagi, writer at Gawker "Often hilarious, always thought provoking." — ELLE, Canada --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

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To celebrate Sadie and Liz, our two book friends who have recently become parents, the four of us decided to tackle a book about parenthood. We feel like we may have failed this assignment a little bit...Books mentioned in this episode: I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye Watkins, Nightwing Vol. 1: Better Than Batman by Tim Seeley and Javier Fernandez, With Teeth by Kristen Arnett, and The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message

Welcome to Open Form, a new weekly film podcast hosted by award-winning writer Mychal Denzel Smith. Each week, a different author chooses a movie: a movie they love, a movie they hate, a movie they hate to love. Something nostalgic from their childhood. A brand-new obsession. Something they've been dying to talk about for ages and their friends are constantly annoyed by them bringing it up. In this episode, Mychal talks to Kristen Arnett (With Teeth) about the 1997 film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, directed by David Mirkin and starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, and Janeane Garofalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Episode 104 and our guest is Kristen Arnett. Kristen is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Mostly Dead Things and her most recent book With Teeth. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Guernica, McSweeneys, and many more.  Kristen has been on my dream guest list since the day I finished Mostly Dead Things and I am so honored to bring y'all this conversation.  I asked Kristen if she had any Florida-related musicians in mind for this episode. She said she was a fan of Orlando-based Tierney Tough and The Pauses. The music you are hearing in this episode is the new single by Tierney Tough. The song is called “Apartment 54” and you can find it on Tierney's new EP A Farce to Reckon With. Go get a physical copy at tierneytough.bandcamp.com.

You probably know Kristen Arnett from her bestselling 2019 novel Mostly Dead Things. But I first discovered her work in the pages of Felt in the Jaw, her 2017 collection of short stories documenting "the lives of queer women and their families in the light of the bleak Florida sun." There's so much more of the grotesque and ominous in these tales, though; they'd do Flannery O'Connor proud. I'll discuss them with the author herself on this first episode of Season 4.

This week, I go back in time to my favorite books in 2016 as well as recommend my favorite reads form 2021. Get your to read list ready! I'm slinging a ton of titles your way!   Books Recommended: The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan Homegoing by Ya GyassiDark Matter by Blake CrouchThe Red Parts: An Autobiography of a Trial by Maggie Nelson Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony DoerrThe Sentence by Lousie Erdrich.    Wayward by Dana Spiotta Hell of a Book by Jason MottNo One is Talking About This by Patricia LockwoodKlara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro March Other Books Mentioned:Transcendent Kingdom by Ya GyassiThe Argonauts by Maggie NelsonBluettes by Maggie NelsonJane: A Muder. By Maggie NelsonBorn a Crime by Trevor NoahBeartown by Fredrick Backmanthe Underground Railroad by Colsoin Whitehead'sThe Rib King by Ladee Hubbard (talked about on episode #41)Detransition baby by Torrey Peters With Teeth by Kristen Arnett(talked about on episode #51)The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey (talked about on episode #46)The Mysteries by Marissa Silver (talked out on episode #49Razorblade tears by SA Cosby Rabbits by Terry MilesOther things discussed:Freedom ReadsThis episode is sponsored by betterhelp.com/listener Give me the gift of a review wherever you listen to this podcast! I so appreciate it!Find me on Instagram @jennifercaloyerasemail me at Booksaremypeople@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)

If she's being honest, Sammie Lucas is scared of her son. Working from home in the close quarters of their Florida house, she lives with one wary eye peeled on Samson, a sullen, unknowable boy who resists her every attempt to bond with him. Uncertain in her own feelings about motherhood, she tries her best—driving, cleaning, cooking, prodding him to finish projects for school—while growing increasingly resentful of Monika, her confident but absent wife. As Samson grows from feral toddler to surly teenager, Sammie's life begins to deteriorate into a mess of unruly behavior, and her struggle to create a picture-perfect queer family unravels. When her son's hostility finally spills over into physical aggression, Sammie must confront her role in the mess—and the possibility that it will never be clean again. Blending the warmth and wit of Kristen Arnett's breakout hit, Mostly Dead Things, with a candid take on queer family dynamics, With Teeth is a thought-provoking portrait of the delicate fabric of family—and the many ways it can be torn apart.   Arnett is in conversation with Esme Weijun Wang during this live Crowdcast event, which was recorded on June 6, 2021. _______________________________________________   Produced by Maddie Gobbo, Lance Morgan, Natalie Freeman, & Michael Kowaleski. Theme: "I Love All My Friends," an unreleased demo by Fragile Gang. Visit https://www.skylightbooks.com/event for future offerings from the Skylight Books Events team.

This episode is as American as Olive Garden, and then we celebrate by going to Disney World. How can writers use setting to draw out characters' internal drama and make their characters confront their conflicts? “Why I Take All My First Dates to Olive Garden” by Kristen Arnett (2019) No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood (2021) Good Writing is a podcast where two MFA friends read like writers and lay out craft for fellow writers to steal. Co-hosted by Emily Donovan and Benjamin Kerns. Email: goodwritingpodcast@gmail.com Website: https://www.goodwritingpodcast.com/ 

Kristen Arnett's novels and short stories explore queer life and life in Florida, combining the two with her signature dark humor. Join us to chat with the New York Times bestselling author about the stories that motivate her to write, what she's learned from writing, and more! Kristen Arnett is the author of With Teeth: A Novel and the New York Times bestselling debut novel Mostly Dead Things, which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in fiction. She is a queer fiction and essay writer. Her work has appeared at The New YorkTimes, The Cut, Oprah Magazine, Guernica, Buzzfeed, McSweeneys, PBS Newshour, The Guardian, Salon, and elsewhere. Her next book (an untitled collection of short stories) will be published by Riverhead Books. She has a Masters in Library and Information Science from Florida State University and currently lives in Miami, Florida. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment  Kristen ArnettRead: Kristen's Books in the Library Catalog Website: https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/  Twitter: @Kristen_Arnett Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net

I started this podcast for the chance to ask my little questions to big talents, and they don't get much bigger than Kristen. Her work is Freddie Mercury, in that it will, it will, rock you (sorry lol). I feel really grateful to have her on today's episode! Click the links, get to know her, follow her on twitter to laugh every day, and buy her books to feel something. Website: www.kristenarnettwriter.comTwitter: @Kristen_ArnettInsta: @kristen__arnettThank you as always for your time, dear listener. Call 631.623.0248 and leave a voicemail. Tell me how you feel about your job, or how you feel about smoked tomatoes. -Timlin

Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) chat with author and self-proclaimed “lesbian Willie Nelson” Kristen Arnett (@kristen__arnett) about why the movie Clueless Should've Been Gay. Beyond the very obvious lesbianism of overalls clad, Doc Marten wearing Tai, Cher is a classic example of a closeted high femme lesbian. Lesbians canonically cannot drive, wear a lot of plaid, have an uncanny ability to find one another in the wild, say ew at least twenty times a day when they see a boy, and have extremely intense friendship breakups that are absolutely worse than actual breakups. All of these things describe Cher. She is so desperate to hide from her sexuality that when she sees Tai happily being her gay little self, she immediately tries to change her and push her back into her high tech closet. With the amount of plaid, Jeeps, and gay teachers we get, it's almost surprising that Clueless isn't gay. They can't fool us though, we can spot gay activity from a mile away. Follow along on Twitter: Lez Hang Out (@lezhangoutpod) and answer our Q & Gay at the end of every episode. Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster) and Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). You can also join us on Facebook.com/lezhangoutpod and follow along on Instagram (@lezhangoutpod). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lezhangoutpod. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To the outsider, 'Florida' evokes a certain kind of hot, swampy and technicolour Americana — a particular kind of heat-warped American eccentricity with added canasta. But what is the place really like?

Welcome to season 3, loves!! We're starting off this new season and PRIDE MONTH with a bang - interviewing the author who we have spoken about continuously on our podcast and spent the first two episodes gushing about - Kristen Arnett! Author of Mostly Dead Things and as of yesterday 6/1, With Teeth. We also have on Megan from @booksnblazers because our trio of friendship began over a long and wild conversation discussing all things Mostly Dead Things. We talk to Kristen about some wild Florida stories (a snake in a washer and a lizard in a gas station), her favorite things about Florida, both Mostly Dead Things and With Teeth, representation in her books, the importance of writing messy and realistically flawed characters, and so much more. This is an interview you do not want to miss! You can find Kristen Arnett on Instagram and Twitter @kristen_arnett (and trust us - you definitely want to follow her on both platforms)! If you want to buy any of Arnett's books - consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Host Sarah and guest Adam chat about terrific books by LGBTQ+ authors, just in time for Pride Month. Plus, we share the prizes you can win for reading with the library when participating in WAPL's Adult Summer Reading Program. Titles discussed in this episode include: Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett; Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin; Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski; Memorial by Bryan Washington; Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan; Ziggy, Stardust & Me by James Brandon; and The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

On today's episode, with only one minor technical difficulty (sorry!!), we gay squeal with Megan from @booksnblazers about Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett. Described by us as gritty, VERY gay, disgusting, and complicated, it's a book that is wildly unique and makes you stop to think about family dynamics, how absence and grief show up in your life, and why people continue to live in Florida when it is so sticky and hot and gators are running rampant. Any articles (and the massive gator video) we spoke about will be in our linktree in our Instagram bio - @thebookstagays. You can also find Sam at @staxsonstaxs and Alex at @thebookadvocate. Thank you for listening, cheers queers

For our first episode we asked each other questions to get to know one other and allow our listeners to get to know us. Join us next Wednesday for a discussion on Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett. Stay up-to-date on everything by following @thebookstagays on Instagram and our individual accounts - @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs

Kristen Arnett celebrates the paperback release of her debut novel Mostly Dead Things in this interview with Amanda Bullock.

Kristen Arnett & Lisa Roney at Litlando 2017, at The Gallery at Avalon Island. NOTES Consider donating to The Drunken Odyssey's indiegogo fundraiser here. Learn more about the nonprofit Page 15 here. Follow Kristen Arnett on twitter here, or check out her website. Check out The Florida Review here. Go here for details on the 60th anniversary party for On the Road at the Kerouac House. Go here for details about Functionally Literate's next event with SJ Sindu and Kristen Arnett on September 23rd at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts.