Podcast appearances and mentions of monica heisey

Author Zoe Whittal has written acclaimed scripts and books alike, and breaks down her life in books; Steven Beattie recommends three of his favourite funny books, all of which include serious undertones; musician Jordan Astra talks about funk music and Nike shoes; and writer Ian Williams partakes in ‘speed dating therapy”on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:The Passion by Jeannette WintersonHeroine by Gail ScottRat Bohemia by Sarah SchulmanThe Argonauts by Maggie NelsonShoe Dog by Phil KnightAnimal Farm by Geroge OrwellNot a River by Selva AlmadaThe List by Yomi AdegokeReally Good, Actually by Monica HeiseyThe Sellout by Paul BeattyThe Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence SterneWhat I Mean to Say by Ian Williams

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Koller Croft, the author of Stone Cold Fox (https://amzn.to/4duIVYp) and the highly anticipated novel We Love the Nightlife (https://amzn.to/3XcveYA). Rachel shares her fascinating journey from screenwriting in Hollywood to becoming a novelist. We delve into her inspirations, her love for vampires, and how her experiences in Los Angeles and London have shaped her writing. Plus, we chat about her book club, favorite reads, and what makes her novels so irresistibly fun. If you love thrillers and literary fiction or need book recommendations, this episode is a must-listen!In This Episode, We Discuss:Rachel's transition from screenwriting to novel writingThe inspiration behind Stone Cold Fox (https://amzn.to/4duIVYp) and We Love the Nightlife (https://amzn.to/3XcveYA)The allure of vampires and why they're Rachel's favorite spooky creaturesThe importance of having fun while writing and how it translates into her workHow Rachel started and maintains a long-running book clubRachel's favorite book recommendations and what she's currently readingBooks Mentioned:Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft https://amzn.to/4duIVYpWe Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft (upcoming) https://amzn.to/3XcveYAThe Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine https://amzn.to/3WUhbWbThe Drowning Woman by Robin Harding https://amzn.to/3Mlfz2JThe Haters by Robin Harding https://amzn.to/3YRL6RqThe Hollywood Assistant by May Cobb https://amzn.to/3yL1TLwSo Thirsty by Rachel Harrison https://amzn.to/3yDIP1MThe Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue https://amzn.to/3XbvAOZGood Material by Dolly Alderton https://amzn.to/4cFwY0NReally Good, Actually by Monica Heisey https://amzn.to/4cxNdNxThe Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon https://amzn.to/4dSRk7QOpen Book by Jessica Simpson https://amzn.to/4dQqflTThe Woman in Me by Britney Spears

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Mikhail Bulgakov's 1967 novel The Master and Margarita. Topics include the Russian naming system, the introduction of Russian Taylor, Daniel Radcliffe, reading biblical characters in the context of fiction novels, initial responses to the master and Margarita as people (and how we feel about them now), courage in the face of oppression, and flying hogs.This week's drink: Red Russian Moscow MuleINGREDIENTS:2 oz vodka2 oz cherry liqueur1 oz lime juiceGinger beerINSTRUCTIONS:Shake vodka, cherry liqueur, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled with iceStrain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with ginger beerCurrent/recommended reads, links, etc.:Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. ButlerThe Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin DunneSubscribe to our Patreon, where we discuss “lower-case-l” literature and have a silly good time doing it! Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

Ex-Wife, a 1929 novel by Ursula Parrott, about the failure of a young couple's marriage and the subsequent promiscuous partying of the wife in New York, was a huge bestseller when it came out. For many years it was out of print but has now been re-issued. Novelist and screenwriter Monica Heisey and American literature professor Sarah Churchwell judge whether it is one of the hidden gems of the jazz age.Moin Hussain discusses his debut feature film, Sky Peals – a meditation on alienation and loneliness set in a motorway service station.Doom Scroll: Andrew Tate and The Dark Side of the Internet is a new Sky Documentary which explores how social media is driving online hate towards women and minorities and causing real world harms. We discuss it with the film's director Liz Mermin and author Laura Bates, who wrote the 2020 book, The Men Who Hate Women.And, Freya McClements of the Irish Times tell us why Gracehill in Northern Ireland has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Ruth Watts

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Diese Folge wird gesendet aus Glimmerbrook, na klar. Es regnet dort zwar ständig, aber dafür kann man prima nach Kristallen und Edelsteinen graben. Um dann daraus Schmuck zu gestalten oder Edelsteine zu schleifen. Hände hoch, wer auch gerne einen Kristallbaum im Garten hätte! BUCHEMPFEHLUNGEN: Richard Osman „Der Donnerstagsmordclub“ (Ullstein Verlag, 2021) - https://tidd.ly/49WCqvx * Monica Heisey „Einfach super“ (Atlantik, 2023) - https://tidd.ly/3TxwELD * ERWÄHNUNGEN: Picante Drink - https://bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/picante Sunday Roast - https://jamieoliver.com/features/7-incredible-sunday-roasts/ Kristall Kreationen - https://tinyurl.com/ymod54v6 Glimmerbrook - https://tinyurl.com/ywxrju4p Patch Updates Sims 4 - https://ea.com/de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news Nachbarschaftsgeschichten Sims 4 - https://tinyurl.com/yqmg73wv https://eurostar.com/de-de/reiseinformationen/aktuelle-informationen 35 Stunden Streik bei der DB - https://tinyurl.com/yuhbd5vu Schitt's Creek - https://amazon.de/Schitts-Creek-Staffel-1/dp/B08FCSHBLC HIER FINDET IHR UNS: YouTube Kanal - https://bit.ly/3gZPoQp Buchempfehlungen - https://bit.ly/2Z7wb9r Playlist - https://spoti.fi/3xqGwf1 Kat - https://instagram.com/katcomatose Zora - https://instagram.com/ichbinszora Spotify Bewertung - https://spoti.fi/3CvfClu Apple Bewertung - https://apple.co/2NX1rBW Email-Kontakt: londoncallingpodcast (at) googlemail (dot) com *Affiliate Link (Thalia)

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Writer Monica Heisey joins the gang to talk about Canada, condoms and an 'eel party' in a town called Anus... You can watch this full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WohvzObpVGs Follow us online to get Glue-related clips and updates: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glue.factory.... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gluefactory... Twitter: https://twitter.com/gluepodcast

Glue Factory - a new podcast project from Milo Edwards, Pierre Novellie, Olga Koch and Riley - debuts Wednesday 10th Jan. The First season includes guest appearances from Nish Kumar, Monica Heisey, Glenn Moore, Babak Ganjei and Oobah Butler.

Monica Heisey's year began with the January publication of Really Good, Actually, her debut novel, and finished with the launch of Smothered, a television series she co-created and wrote. Really Good, Actually was loved by both critics and readers thanks to its sharp writing and frighteningly accurate portrayal of life in the immediate aftermath of a big break-up. It also gives great insight into what it's like to get a divorce when your friends have barely entered the serious relationship space. Smothered is a six-part romantic comedy which has also been a hit with the critics, and me, tbh. It's smart and charming and filled with great jokes and brilliant performances. I'm waiting for the series two announcement.In this episode, Monica and I discuss these projects and also the challenge of having a great professional year when it's not going so well in your personal life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wrapped the studio in tinsel to record our last episode of 2023. Today Beth, Ruchira and Oenone share their pop-culture highlights of 2023 as well of some of our favourite things from this week. We have a new obsession with Cruise Tok, a 13-year-old's Christmas list has gone viral, and we are loving Monica Heisey's Smothered. —AYO EDEBIRI https://www.instagram.com/ayoedebiriYOUTUBE: Police Officer Tumbles Down Giant Playground Slidehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t3eKgW-siM HUFFINGTON POST: Why The Boston Cop Went Down The Slide So Fast, According To A Physicisthttps://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/why-boston-cop-went-down-slide-fast_n_64cbdd75e4b099151f36cd5c TIME: Why Vanderpump Rules Is Suddenly Everywherehttps://time.com/6260504/vanderpump-rules-drama-explained/ METRO: A first-look inside the 9-month-long cruise that's blowing up on TikTokhttps://metro.co.uk/2023/12/17/tiktoker-shares-life-like-a-9-month-cruise-a-peek-inside-19985182/ TIKTOK: Meet ‘The Cast' of the Ultimate World Cruisehttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeNbxHcK/ LADBIBLE: People left 'speechless' by 13-year-old girl's Christmas list this yearhttps://www.ladbible.com/community/teen-christmas-list-nike-apple-twitter-781985-20231218 THE CUT: TikTok Is Taking Over My Teen's Multistep Skin-Care Routinehttps://www.thecut.com/article/tiktok-is-taking-over-my-teens-multi-step-skincare-routine.htmlMONICA HEISEY: Really Good, Actually https://www.waterstones.com/book/really-good-actually/monica-heisey/9780008511760GUARDIAN: Smothered review – this fresh twist on a romcom is utterly lovelyhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/dec/07/smothered-review-this-fresh-twist-on-a-romcom-is-utterly-lovely JAY RAYNER: With yourself doesn't count does it. https://twitter.com/jayrayner1/status/1622143353713315840 ---Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our second and final of our Christmas special episodes! A deep dive into our favourite Rom Coms and how they've shaped our view on love and dating. Special thanks to Monica Heisey, Lynsey Wilson from Maclynn International, and Melissa Moore and Yotam Ophir from the University of Buffalo.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Everything is Content - Beth, Ruchira and Oenone dive into: I THINK I LIKE THIS LITTLE LIFEIs this the most annoying TikTok trend of 2024? Or are we villainising people who are just romanticisng their lives?YELLOWFACEA Goodreads scandal has reminded us of one of the biggest books of the year… MAY DECEMBERTodd Haynes' new film about a controversial age-gap relationship. Next week, we'll be chatting about Monica Heisey's new sitcom Smothered. Stream it now on Sky Comedy and Now TV so we can all chat about it next week, please!—INDEPENDENT: Ikea confuses customers with debut of turkey-sized meatballhttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/ikea-big-meatball-reactions-b2459596.html ALASTAIR GREEN: I Think I Like This Little Lifehttps://www.instagram.com/p/C0zNJs2s9zy/?hl=en THE GUARDIAN: Publisher drops author for using fake accounts to ‘review-bomb' peershttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/dec/13/cait-corrain-publisher-drops-author-fake-accounts-review-bomb#:~:text=A%20writer%20has%20been%20dropped,to%20apologise%20for%20her%20behaviour. INEWS: Black and LGBTQ+ authors say they're being harassed on Goodreads and trolled with one-star book reviewshttps://inews.co.uk/culture/books/goodreads-book-reviews-black-lgbtq-authors-harrassed-trolled-949179 YELLOWFACE by Rebecca F. Kuang: https://www.waterstones.com/book/yellowface/r-f-kuang/9780008532772 THE GUARDIAN: Rebecca F Kuang - ‘Who has the right to tell a story? It's the wrong question to ask'https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/may/20/rebecca-f-kuang-who-has-the-right-to-tell-a-story-its-the-wrong-question-to-ask THE GUARDIAN: May December review - wildly enjoyable Todd Haynes melodramahttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/18/may-december-review-todd-haynes-natatlie-portman-julianne-moore YOUTUBE: Full Interview with Mary Kay Letourneauhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RezOEn0daNU ---Follow us on Instagram:@everythingiscontentpod @beth_mccoll @ruchira_sharma@oenone ---Everything Is Content is produced by Faye Lawrence for We Are GrapeMusic: James RichardsonPhotography: Rebecca Need-Meenar Artwork: Joe Gardner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer of Really Good Actually and creator of Sky's Smothered joins us for a definitive ranking of every relationship in Love Actually Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our most popular episode of the year is back! James has gathered the best 'What Are You Reading?' segments from 2023 into a comprehensive summary of book recommendations from our guests.   We discuss a huge variety of books, including thriller, mystery, memoir, rom com, literature, essays, poetry, nonfiction, plays and audiobooks. We also delve into reading habits. Do you read several books at a time, or restrict yourself to one? Do you finish most books you pick up, or allow yourself to quit? And so much more.  This episode features Hilton Koppe, Sanchana Venkatesh, Lee Kofman, Anna Spargo-Ryan, Karina May, Hannah Bent, Holden Sheppard, Hayley Scrivenor, Danielle Binks, Julie Janson, Mark Brandi, Indira Naidoo, Amy Lovat, Jonathon Shannon, Ali Thomas, Jacinta Dietrich, and Annette Higgs.  Books and authors discussed in this episode: Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief by Victoria Chang; The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill;  Lost Connections by Johann Hari; Homesickness by Janine Mikosza; The Fire and the Rose by Robyn Cadwallader; Turning Points in Medieval History by Dorsey Armstrong; Crying in H Mary by Michelle Zauner; Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata; Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason; Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner; Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom; The Wych Elm by Tana French; In the Woods by Tana French; The Others by Mark Brandi; Stolen Focus by Johann Hari; Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka; Crushing by Genevieve Novak; No Hard Feelings by Genevieve Novak; The Shot by Naima Brown; The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka; The Road by Cormac McCarthy; The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy; Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy; The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho; Ghost Music by An Yu; Eta Draconis by Brendan Ritchie; We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson; The Long Knives by Irvine Welsh; We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis; Windhall by Ava Barry; The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane; Limberlost by Robbie Arnott; Benevolence by Julie Janson; Compassion by Julie Janson; Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami; The People of the River by Grace Karskens; Nardi Simpson (from ep 18); Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte; Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky; Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright; The Trial by Franz Kafka; Mistakes and Other Lovers by Amy Lovat; Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier; Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier; A Country of Eternal Light by Paul Dalgarno; Brilliant Lies by David Williamson; Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller; Summer of the Seventeenth Doll by Ray Lawler; A Swim in the Pond in the Road by George Saunders; Lee Kofman (from ep 76); Kate Mildenhall (from ep 13); Sarah Sentilles (from ep 50); From Bhutan to Blacktown by Om Dhungel; Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver; Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe Stolen Focus by Johann Hari; Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang;      Dress Rehearsals by Madison Godfrey; Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey; Lucy Clarke; Echolalia by Briohny Doyle; Bunny by SE Tolsen; On a Bright Hillside in Paradise by Annette Higgs; When One of Us Hurts by Monica Vuu; Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld; A Mile Down by David Vann; A Burglar's Guide to the City by Geoff Manaugh; The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger; The Reader by Bernard Schlink; The Tilt by Chris Hammer; The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes; The Joy Thief by Penny Moodie; We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough; Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo; Obsession by Nicole Madigan  Learn more about Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode and get your copy here or from your local bookshop.  Learn more about James' award-winning novel Denizen and get your copy here or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is teaching Online Feedback: Manuscript Development for Writing NSW starting 4 March 2024 Ashley is teaching Writing Crime Fiction, a six-week online course with Faber starting 15 May 2024  Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

This week, Heather Steele & Georgina Blaskey are joined by bestselling author & Schitt's Creek writer Monica Heisey to delve deeper into her debut novel, Really Good, Actually. They ask Monica all the questions put to her by Book Club members on the SheeLuxe Community & find out all about her new TV show, Smothered…Join The SL Community Book Club: https://community.sheerluxe.com/c/book-club/26 Sign Up to The FREE SheerLuxe Daily Email: https://sheerluxe.com/signupFollow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheerluxe/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to relive the most brutal showbiz break up in history? Well buckle-up people, as this week's guest is the incredible comedy writer, Monica Heisey and her couple is none other than Minnie Driver and Matt Damon.  Grainne and Chantal are obviously delighted by the choice, as before things went all getting dumped on Oprah, 'Matt n' Minnie' were THE IT couple of Hollywood, and with good reason, as on paper it would seem these two were made for each other, so what went wrong?  Well, as always Grainne has managed to get all up in their business and we get transported back to the glamour of 1990s LA and we find out what a night out with these A-listers would be like and perhaps more crucially, if the romance's demise was written in the stars all along.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘I conflate so many experiences throughout my life with the level of pain I was in at the time.' Amy Lovat, debut author of Mistakes and Other Lovers and founder of Secret Book Stuff, gets real with us about the challenges of maintaining a creative practice with endometriosis. She also discusses writing about the dark side of modern evangelical Christianity, setting her novel in her hometown of Newcastle, and that time she was rushed to emergency in agonising pain and – well, you'll just have to listen. Plus, James and Ashley receive personalised reading recommendations from this master bibliophile! Amy Lovat is a writer, editor and the founder of Secret Book Stuff. She has a PhD in English and Writing from the University of Newcastle and lives with her partner Laura, two dogs, a bird and thousands of books in Gadigal Country, Sydney. Get your copy of Mistakes and Other Lovers or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is appearing at Bloody Scotland on 15 September! Catch her in person in Stirling, UK, or online!  James is in conversation with Hayley Scrivenor as part of the National Young Writers Festival, 28 Sept to 1 Oct Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival is happening October 26 to 29, and Ashley will be part of two days of panel sessions happening that weekend in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Online: Creative Nonfiction – Ashley is teaching her six-week online Writing NSW course starting 30 October Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari;  Hot Little Hands by Abigail Ulman; Just a Girl by Kirsten Krauth; Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney; Normal People by Sally Rooney; A Lonely Girl Is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu; Friends and Dark Shapes by Kavita Bedford (from ep 24); Adult Fantasy by Briohny Doyle (read Ashley's review); Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang;      Dress Rehearsals by Madison Godfrey; Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey; Lucy Clarke; Echolalia by Briohny Doyle; Bunny by SE Tolsen; On a Bright Hillside in Paradise by Annette Higgs; The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane; When One of Us Hurts by Monica Vuu; Plus hear Amy talk about Secret Book Stuff in ep 34!  Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy.  Check out Writing NSW's online course program, and Podcasting 101.  Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

This week's book guest is Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey.Sara and Cariad are joined by Monica herself to discuss heartbreak, karaoke, Harry Styles and more! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: This episode includes references to disordered eating. Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.Sara's debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here.Cariad's book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.Ticket's for the live show on Wed 6 Sep at 21Soho are available to buy here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclubFollow Monica Heisey on Instagram and Twitter @monicaheisey Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anyone who's had the chance to meet a favourite author at an event knows that it can add something really special to the books you love; and book festivals offer the opportunity to do it again and again. In a special episode of the podcast we head to the Edinburgh International Book Festival to meet authors Josie Long, Monica Heisey, Will McPhail, Brandon Taylor and K Patrick, as well as readers too, and discover what makes it so special.

Guess what - we've finally bothered to record a pod! Aren't we just SO great? We're back with bang, talking about Monica Heisey's Really Good, Actually, and washing it down with a Chardonnay which is usually minging but every once in a while you find one that's really good, actually. Aside from that, we catch up with international travel maven, Sarah Jane Hopkins who has just returned from Mehico where she had a sexy run-in with the cartel. Fabulous. Paul then reads aloud from his mam's food diary which will one day win a Pulitzer prize. To be honest, we're not sure how it hasn't already.It's good to be back, babies. MWAH x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chris is joined by writer and comedian Monica Heisey where they cover Monica's journey as a writer, the power of humor, gender, feminism, and the challenges of living in modern society. Monica was born in Toronto and moved to London in 2010 to study Early Modern Literature. Monica began her writing career in media, contributing to the Guardian, The New Yorker, The New York Times and Playboy. From 2015 to 2017 she was Editor-at-Large at Broadly, VICE magazine's women's website. Her first book, ‘I Can't Believe It's Not Better', a collection of essays, short stories, awas published in 2015, and Lena Dunham said of it that it's the “only humor book she ever wants to own.” 2015 was also the year of her first television job, sketch comedy series Baroness von Sketch Show. Since then she has worked on television projects including Netflix's Schitt's Creek, Workin' Moms and BBC's The Cleaner, and Everything I Know About Love. Monica's writing offers a unique blend of humor and social commentary and her debut novel, Really Good, Actually, was published around the world in January 2023, and is currently in development for television. She is working on a second novel. 

2023 Polaris Music Prize finalist Begonia shares her favourite poetry collection. Feature interviews with award-winning author Ali Bryan, Schitt's Creek TV writer Monica Heisey, and more.

Hello, book clubbers! This month, we read Monica Heisey's debut novel: Really Good, Actually. The book is told through the eyes of Maggie - a 29-year-old whose marriage ended just 608 days after it started. Sure, she's alone for the first time in her life, can't afford her rent and her obscure PhD is going nowhere, but she's reaaaally good. As Maggie throws herself headlong into the chaos of her first year of divorce, she finds herself questioning absolutely everything. Join us in the all the book chat over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub, and our TikTok, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

Hello, book clubbers! This month, we read Monica Heisey's debut novel: Really Good, Actually. The book is told through the eyes of Maggie - a 29-year-old whose marriage ended just 608 days after it started. Sure, she's alone for the first time in her life, can't afford her rent and her obscure PhD is going nowhere, but she's reaaaally good. As Maggie throws herself headlong into the chaos of her first year of divorce, she finds herself questioning absolutely everything. Big thanks to Audible for making this episode possible. Download the Audible app to browse their audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals when you download the Audible app and start listening today. Got some thoughts on our July pick, ‘Yellowface' by R.F. Kuang? We're allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc)  - join in the convo over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

Our bookshelf shows are the ones where we get to cut loose and follow our own preferences, so listen in as Kate and Laura swap feel-good early summer reads. Much to their relief after Rodham, the sex in Curtis Sittenfeld's latest novel ROMANTIC COMEDY turns out to be as good as the rest of it. Meanwhile Kate is surprised and entertained by Monica Heisey's REALLY GOOD, ACTUALLY. Via the discerning edit of the books aisle in her upmarket grocery store, Laura discovers PINEAPPLE STREET, and enjoys it hugely. Kate is fascinated and entertained by British actress Miriam Margolyes and her autobiography THIS MUCH IS TRUE, enjoying the social commentary as much as if not more than the showbiz stories (though those are good, too). And finally in a preview of Laura's thoughts on Women's Prize shortlisted DEMON COPPERHEAD, she reports back on what she thought of it. And if you thought you were over re-tellings of Greek myths Kate urges you to think again with STONE BLIND by Natalie Haynes.  Booklist Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld Really Good, Acutally by Monica Heisey Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes and in our current reads section we talked about GREY BEES by Andrey Kurkov, and POD by Laline Paull. https://www.faber.co.uk/journal/cover-design-demon-copperhead/If you were interested by our discussion of the cover design for Demon Copperhead and want to know more, there's a brilliant behind-the-scenes into the design process on Faber's website, here. Get in touch with us and tell us what you're reading or recommend us a book on Instagram or Facebook @BookClubReview podcast, on Twitter @bookclubrvwpod or email thebookclubreview@gmail.com. Find our full episode archive at thebookclubreview.co.uk and don't forget to like, subscribe, tell a friend, share on social media – it helps us reach new listeners and we really do appreciate it :)

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G'day, book clubbers! This month, we read Jenny Jackson's debut novel, Pineapple Street. Pineapple Street follows three women in an old money Brooklyn Heights family: one was born with money, one who married into it, and one who wants to give it all away. Over the course of the novel we learn about the intricacies of the Stockton family's dynamic, how they each feel about their relationship with wealth, and whether or not you can ever really break out of a mold your parents created for you.  Big thanks to Audible for making this episode possible. If you're keen to check out audiobooks, podcasts and audible originals, download the Audible app and start listening today. Got some thoughts on our June pick, ‘Really Good, Actually' by Monica Heisey? We're allllll ears (also, eyes, heads, bodies, etc etc)  - join in the convo over on our Insta, @theshamelessbookclub. Or, if you're after some variety, here's a link to record a voice message via our website, too. You can browse the eBook and audiobook versions of past book club picks in our room on Apple Books! Have a look-see right here. (You might spot our little baby, The Space Between, in the mix there, too.) Want to support our show? We are sending air kisses, air tea, and air hugs (too far?) to anyone who clicks ‘subscribe' on Apple (bonus hugs for anyone who leaves a five-star review, too) or ‘follow' on Spotify.  Still not enough? Well! Our hearts! See below for everything else. Click here to subscribe to ShameMore: http://apple.co/shamelesspod Subscribe to the weekly ‘ASK SHAMELESS' newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gFbYLT  Join our book club: https://www.instagram.com/theshamelessbookclub/  Check out our website: https://shamelessmediaco.com/ Thanks for listening! We are very big fans of yours.

In this podcast Hannah Greene, a Senior Associate at FLiP is joined by Jo Harrison, in-house therapist at FLiP. Hannah and Jo discuss Monica Heisey's debut novel ‘Really Good, Actually' and what it means to get divorced in your 20s.   **SPOILER ALERT – to any listener who has not yet read the book, the plot of the novel is discussed to some extent and the conversation may contain some spoilers.**   Jo and Hannah discuss a range of topics filtering from Monica's novel, such as but not limited to: -          How divorcing looks in your 20s from a legal perspective and the common issues which may feature; -          How therapy can help an individual, no matter what their age, when going through a divorce or separation; -          The concept of “necessary narcissism”; -          Communication during the divorce process and after; -          The legal position on pets during a divorce; -          What is portrayed in the book which is general to divorce; -          Lessons learnt from the novel. Hannah advises on all aspects of divorce and cohabitation, including financial and children matters, and on relationship agreements, including prenuptial and cohabitation agreements. A qualified collaborative lawyer, Hannah's focus is on providing clear, pragmatic advice whilst maintaining an empathetic approach, taking all available opportunities to minimise conflict, where possible  Jo is very experienced in working as a therapist with individuals and couples who are separating. A former family lawyer, Jo has a depth of experience in being able to understand the legal process. She can work with clients, either individually or as a couple, to support them through the process. Clients can meet with Jo for an initial consultation at our offices in Central London to think about what help is required. This can be at any stage before, during, or after a divorce or separation. For further information: Hannah Greene: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/hannah-greene/ Jo Harrison: https://www.flip.co.uk/profiles/jo-harrison/ FLiP's Website: https://www.flip.co.uk/ Really Good, Actually: https://www.waterstones.com/book/really-good-actually/monica-heisey/9780008511722 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/family-law-in-partnership/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylawinpartnership Twitter: https://twitter.com/FLiPLtd  

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. We've all daydreamed about escaping the city, moving into a big countryside house with our best friends, and living out our happiest, queerest lives. Well, author Laura Kay turned that dream into a delightful novel, Wild Things, and we had the pleasure of chatting with her about it on today's episode of What's to Read Next Podcast!Laura shares her journey as an author, from writing that perfect first chapter to getting published in both the UK and the US. We dive into her passion for writing queer rom-coms that focus on joy and happiness, the inspiration behind Wild Things, and her upcoming projects. Plus, we get some fantastic book recommendations, including Infamous by Lex Croucher and Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey. Don't miss this heartwarming conversation, and let Laura Kay's stories give you a taste of the countryside escape you've always craved!SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR

First things first! Paul, I'm sorry I haven't recorded a new intro yet. It's on the TDL babes. Second things second! We're both really sorry about the sound qual of this one. It's poor. It's only cos we get too excited and start deepthroating our microphones, which we're sure you'll understand, and would do too if you were one half of an internationally famous, publicly, privately, and critically acclaimed podcast. OK. This week we have read Madeline Miller's ancient (soz, 'new releases' now means anything from the last quarter-century obvy) retelling of an ancient myth, The Song of Achilles. If you haven't read this one, get ya tissues ready. It's a real t-jerker, and a total sole flasher. We wash it down with stories of gorgeous, gorgeous Benidorm and fond memories of small circles of bread with faux-prawns pasted atop. Oh, and a bloody mary. We've missed you! Have you missed us? Of course you have. But fear not, once all the excitement around the biggest date in the Gregorian/Lunar/Julian/Mayan/etc. etc. calendar has dissipated in a big puff of multicoloured glitter (Eurovish, duh), we'll be BACK with a brand new ep where we say really intelligent things about Monica Heisey's Really Good, Actually. Until then, though, big snugs and snogs xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author of the Sunday Times bestseller, and frankly brilliant book, 'Really Good Actually', Monica Heisey joins Stevie and Tessa to talk them through her passion for hosting a really good dinner party. Longtime listeners will know we've tackled this one before, but the tips were mostly about lemons. Monica brings some absolutely banging advice. Also she's so nice. And the book is fantastic, buy it at once.Find Monica on Twitter: @monicaheisey and Instagram: @monicaheiseyBuy Monica's book 'Really Good Actually' here.Subscribe to the Nobody Panic Patreon at patreon.com/nobodypanicWant to support Nobody Panic? You can make a one-off donation at https://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanicRecorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Photos by Marco Vittur, jingle by David Dobson.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Be part of the Nobody Panic Patreon gangSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/nobodypanic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia Whelan is the perfect narrator for Monica Heisey's emotional novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss how her performance enhances the engaging journey of Maggie, a nearly 30-year-old graduate student whose life isn't going as planned. At first, Maggie thinks the amicable ending of her short marriage as a modern uncoupling, but eventually she realizes she's fallen into unhealthy habits—far after her friends and colleagues do. Whelan's narration will have listeners rooting for Maggie to find herself even during her darkest moments.  Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Harper Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Joanna Gaines, Zachary Levi, Kathie Lee Gifford, Max Lucado, Willie Nelson, and so many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan Caruana, Andrew Phung, and Monica Heisey take the news quiz with host Gavin Crawford.

Candice is joined by writer and comedian Monica Heisey to discuss her book, "Really Good, Actually." The novel is about a woman in her 20s who finds herself divorced like Monica did at age 28. Monica shares how her heartbreak led to her finding her new sense of self and why different divorce is in the modern world.Monica Heisey's Social Media:www.instagram.com/monicaheiseyhttps://twitter.com/monicaheiseyhttps://www.monicaheisey.com/Candice's Social Media:www.instagram.com/candiceking/www.instagram.com/asuperbloompod/www.tiktok.com/@itscandicekingUpcoming guests:Cheryl Strayed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mellissa Oliver from Unity Books Wellington reviews Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey, published by Harper Collins

Dan, James, Andrew and Monica Heisey discuss fingers, holes, failed marriages and a very Canadian scandal. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at nosuchthingasafish.com/apple or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon

This week, we are joined by the incomparable Monica Heisey - we know her as the woman who coined the term ‘emotionally nude' and ‘Great wall of china level single', but she is more widely known for her writing of Really Good Actually and television writing on shows like Schitts Creek and Workin Moms. Monica joins us as we dive head first into your dilemmas about boyfriends giving crumbs when we deserve the whole cake, and what to feel when you feeling nothing. A must listen!#TheChaptersPodcast is a chatty and entertaining listen for lovers of books and agony aunt advice! Hosted by the girls behind Books That Matter, this podcast is all about recommending books to get us through every chapter of life. Listeners write in, the girls deliver advice and the perfect books to get them through! New episodes are available every week, and you can find the girls at @booksthatmatteruk, and can write in with your dilemmas and questions to support@booksthatmatter.co.ukThis podcast is brought to you by Books That Matter, the book subscription box by women, for women. Find our subscription boxes at www.booksthatmatter.co.uk

Accomplished screenwriter Monica Heisey has released her debut novel 'Really Good, Actually'. Monica Heisey is best known for her work on TV hit 'Schitt's Creek' and Netflix original series 'Workin' Moms'. Monica Heisey says 'Really Good, Actually' was inspired by her first divorce and deals with the unique feelings around the millennial divorce experience. 'Really Good, Actually' is in stores now. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was it like to play at Harry and Meghan's royal wedding? The acclaimed cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason knows. You'll hear him tell Tom Power about that experience and what you can expect from his latest album, “Song.” Plus, last month, the TV writer Monica Heisey (Schitt's Creek, Baroness Von Sketch Show) released her highly anticipated debut novel, “Really Good, Actually,” which follows the devastating and often absurd journey of a 28-year-old going through the first year of her divorce. Hear Monica open up about navigating divorce at a young age, and how she found humour in heartbreak.

In this week's news catch-up Aoife Moore and I talk about Nicola Sturgeon stepping down and how desperately we need more female leaders, as well as the horror of the murder of Brianna Ghey and the rest of the week's news. Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, executive director of ShoutOut, tells us about the work being done by the organisation to get into schools to make them as safe as possible for young LGBTQ+ people, as well as what we can do to ensure young trans people in Ireland are safe. Then, myself and Orlaith Condon of My Pod on Paper chat through the week's celeb news, and I finally release my thoughts on Rihanna's Halftime Show (safe space engaged, please do not come for me, or if you want to come for me, send it via 0892096423). Only one recommendation this week, and it's Monica Heisey's Really Good, Actually. To support the podcast and for bonus episodes, sign up to Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The melodramatic intensity we bring to our own heartbreak is extremely funny to writer Monica Heisey. Her debut novel Really Good, Actually draws on the "isolating" yet "absurd" experience of getting divorced at 28.

In this episode of book(ish), Elle & Kath chat about the Bookbar event for the launch of Monica Heisey's novel Really Good, Actually in conversation with Dolly Alderton and give an update on Dry Jan (spoiler: failure) before launching into a discussion on the critically acclaimed Victor Jestin's Heatwave (translation by Sam Taylor). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishpod/message

It's another new book this week, Really Good, Actually by ex-Schitt's Creek writer, Monica Heisey. A study (filled with pathos and humour) of divorce and moving on in the modern age. Maggie is 29, in a dead-end job and after just 608 days of marriage, she is getting divorced. What follows is a journey of self-discovery and learning in this January 2023 release. Featured episodes Delicacy by Katy Wix Godkiller by Hannah Kaner

Zibby interviews comedian, award-winning screenwriter, and debut author Monica Heisey about Really Good, Actually, a hilarious, big-hearted, and astutely observed novel about a young divorcee's search for joy (and it's this week's GMA Buzz Pick and just became an international bestseller!). Monica describes her protagonist Maggie, whose experiences are based on her own. She also talks about her exciting career in comedy, her life in London, her experiences screenwriting on the Schitt's Creek team, and even what her next novel is about. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3wxdA3LSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Now there's more! Subscribe to the Zibby Books audiobooks and the in-store events at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica, CA. Join today! https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author, screenwriter and comedian Monica Heisey was part of the writing team on Schitt's Creek. Her debut novel is called Really Good, Actually.

Emma chats with Monica Heisey about her novel, Really Good, Actually. They also discuss divorce at a young age, the triumph of oat milk, writing for television versus writing fiction, the best advice, Toronto Public Library's reading challenge, and how to find the funny in writing and life. Books mentioned: Birds of America by Lorrie Moore Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Garbielle Zevin Georgia Nicolson series How Should a Person Be? By Sheila Heti  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can follow the Professional Book Nerds on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @ProBookNerds. Want to reach out? Send an email to professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monica Heisey talks to Johny Pitts about her debut novel about divorce in your twenties

In this episode, we get excited about two books: 'Really Good, Actually' by Monica Heisey and 'How to Sell a Haunted House' by Grady Hendrix. Then Dave explains why the Tollywood movie 'RRR' is the best action-adventure movie since 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' LINKS Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey https://bit.ly/3ZskOD4 Monica Heisey's perilous trip to Paris https://bit.ly/3CFuLUe Read an excerpt of Really Good, Actually https://bit.ly/3itfjnb I Can't Believe It's Not Better https://amzn.to/3IkaTcY How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix https://bit.ly/3X2lCx9 Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix https://bit.ly/3GvrOGW My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix https://bit.ly/3jZhj6V The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix https://bit.ly/3vQrM7F RRR on Netflix https://bit.ly/3vQfX16 The real story of the two freedom fighters in RRR https://bit.ly/3CDBWMA 5 Reasons to Keep ‘RRR' on Your Radar https://bit.ly/3GVEicm Transcript of this episode https://bit.ly/3WWvicm The Library of Lost Time is a Strong Sense of Place Production! https://strongsenseofplace.com Do you enjoy our show? Want access to fun bonus content? Please support our work on Patreon. Every little bit helps us keep the show going and makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside - https://www.patreon.com/strongsenseofplace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicola talks to writer Monica Heisey about her debut novel Really Good, Actually.

This week on The Maris Review, Monica Heisey joins Maris Kreizman to discuss her debut novel, Really Good, Actually, out now from William Morrow. Monica Heisey is a comedian and writer from Toronto. She has been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Vogue, Elle, The Guardian, Glamour, New York magazine, and VICE, among others. She has written for television shows like Schitt's Creek, Workin' Moms, Baroness von Sketch Show, and more. She currently lives in London. Really Good, Actually is her first novel. Author photo credit: Harry Livingstone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dana and Julia are joined by Slate writer Dan Kois. They start by discussing HBO's new series, The Last of Us, a video game adaptation with culture editor and writer at The New Yorker, Alex Barasch. Then they discuss the French film, Saint Omer, shortlisted for Best International Film at the 2023 Oscars. Finally, they finish by talking about Dan's essay on how the Trunchbull, the formidable villain of Roald Dahl's 1988 novel Matilda, is still evolving.  Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements:  Dan: Two books publishing this week, an anti-romantic comedy, Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey, about a young woman in Toronto failing to deal with her divorce, and a novel by Matthew Salesses titled The Sense of Wonder about the ways Asian Americans navigate the worlds of sports and entertainment when everything is stacked against them.  Julia: The Smitten Kitchen recipe for seven-yolk pasta dough. Dana: An unexpected yet beautiful viral Twitter thread by @annethegnome about mushrooms. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Yesica Balderrama. Outro music: "Pull Me Out" by Mike Stringer. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dana and Julia are joined by Slate writer Dan Kois. They start by discussing HBO's new series, The Last of Us, a video game adaptation with culture editor and writer at The New Yorker, Alex Barasch. Then they discuss the French film, Saint Omer, shortlisted for Best International Film at the 2023 Oscars. Finally, they finish by talking about Dan's essay on how the Trunchbull, the formidable villain of Roald Dahl's 1988 novel Matilda, is still evolving.  Email us at culturefest@slate.com. Endorsements:  Dan: Two books publishing this week, an anti-romantic comedy, Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey, about a young woman in Toronto failing to deal with her divorce, and a novel by Matthew Salesses titled The Sense of Wonder about the ways Asian Americans navigate the worlds of sports and entertainment when everything is stacked against them.  Julia: The Smitten Kitchen recipe for seven-yolk pasta dough. Dana: An unexpected yet beautiful viral Twitter thread by @annethegnome about mushrooms. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. Production assistance by Yesica Balderrama. Outro music: "Pull Me Out" by Mike Stringer. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. You'll also be supporting the work we do here on the Culture Gabfest. Sign up now at Slate.com/cultureplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two witty novels, two funny women, and two engaging interviews await you in this Double Shot episode of Poured Over. This pair of authors and their stories of relationships and what happens when they end fit so well together - if you're a fan of one, you're sure to love the other. Listen in as both authors talk separately with host Miwa Messer.  Schitt's Creek writer Monica Heisey's debut novel REALLY GOOD, ACTUALLY gets at the heart of the Millennial struggle as one twenty-something puts her life together again after divorce. Heisey joins us to talk about how we cope when relationships end, what happens when characters spend their lives online, how to find a voice as a comedic writer and more.   SMALL WORLD by Laura Zigman is a different kind of post-divorce novel that focuses on family in the wake of change. Zigman talks about how we get to know our families as adults, the many manifestations of grief, how to work through writer's block and what she's reading now.     Featured Books (Episode): Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey Small World by Laura Zigman Separation Anxiety by Laura Zigman The Idiot by Elif Batuman Bunny by Mona Awad   Featured Books (TBR Topoff): Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton Luck of the Titanic by Stacey Lee   Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays with occasional Saturdays.  

Happy belated new year bookends! We're back with a minisode, a real recommendation extravaganza. We talk through our Top 5 books of last year, the 2023 releases we're excited about, the adaptations we're looking forward to, why we should have an adaptation series (all in favour say aye!) and much, much more. We will be bringing lots more of these minisodes to you this year alongside lots more author interviews and debut author highlights! Email us apairofbookendspod@gmail.com if you have any recs or authors you'd like us to have on. Follow us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram and @apairofbookends on Twitter and Tik Tok!Please do rate, review, subscribe & share so we can reach more of you lovely bookends xxxBooks spoken about: Touching the void by Joe SimpsonLove and Virtue by Diana ReidThe Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'FarrellTomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinTo Paradise by Hanya YanagiharaOur Wives under the sea by Julia Armfield Salt Slow by Julia Armfield Three Women by Lisa TaddeoCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyA Heart That Works by Rob DelaneyMaking A Scene by Constance WuMisfits by Michaela CoelGreat Circle by Maggie Shipstead You've Got A Friend In 10A by Maggie ShipsteadThe School For Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanDreamland by Rosa Rankin-GeeThe Doloriad by Missouri WilliamsLeave the world behind by Rumaan AlamSorrow and Bliss by Meg MasonSalt Lick by Lulu AllisonThe Memory Of Animals by Claire Fuller (out April 2023)Big Swiss by Jen Beagin (out Feb 2023)Yellowface by R.F Kuang (out May 2023)Babel by R.F KuangSmall Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson (out May 2023)Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan (out June 2023)Open Water by Caleb Azumah NelsonActs of Desperation by Megan NolanFourteen Days: An Unauthorised Gathering (out May 2023)Weyward by Emilia Hart (out Feb 2023)Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey (out 17th of Jan)Other recs: Touching The Void (documentary) - NetflixMichaela Coel - MacTaggart Lecture - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odusP8gmqsgI May Destroy You - BBC IplayerSchitt's Creek - NetflixHouse of Books and Friends - Manchester bookshopEpisodes referred to:To Paradise- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-to-paradise-by-hanya-yanagihara/id1616736675?i=1000555641262Our Wives under the sea - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-our-wives-under-the-sea-by-julia-armfield/id1616736675?i=1000559068779Interview with Maggie Shipstead - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/top-of-your-tbr-with-maggie-shipstead/id1616736675?i=1000574613704

Jen Sookfong Lee on her memoir Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart, Monica Heisey on her debut novel Really Good, Actually, and Victor Dwyer on a Canadian novel that's a match for American bestseller Solito by Javier Zamora.

Monica Heisey was an unusually young divorcée and a writer of unusually famous sitcoms when she began writing her iconic break-up novel Really Good, Actually, and we're here to talk about both. Why will Jennifer Aniston always be the heartbreak queen, despite Adele and Taylor Swift vying for the title? Do friend break-ups hurt worst of all? And did Caroline learn all her emotional cues from Frasier? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! Jess and Lauren are back with a bang interviewing Monica Heisey on her debut novel Really Good, Actually. It's a novel which will have you howling with comedy gold, and in this no spoiler interview, Jess and Lauren talk to Moncia about some of the behind the scenes goss on her book. This month the podcast is brought to you by Rare Birds Book Club, a monthly book subscription featuring female only authors. To get 10% off the rolling monthly subscription use code BOOKRECCOS10 at www.rarebirdsbooks.com Some of the Books Mentioned in this Episode with links to purchase on Bookshop.org: Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey Book Reccos Website, Shop & newsletter: Don't forget to check out our website and checkout the Book Reccos shop to purchase your very own Book Reccos Reading Journal! And whilst you're there sign up to our newsletter to receive a monthly email from us to fill you in on our favourite reccos of the month. Head to www.bookreccos.com Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: hello@bookreccos.com Website: www.bookreccos.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos

Sizzle sizzle, what's that?... No, not a new Snoop Dogg lyric! It's our BBQ party! The superb Monica Heisey joins us, gets some fortunes told and judges our meat Be a legend, get on our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/birthdaygirlshouseparty We've got a live IN REAL LIFE show, 21st August at the Underbelly, see you there? - http://www.underbellyfestival.com/whats-on/birthday-girls-house-party Please subscribe, rate and review. XXX Music by Anne Chmelewsky: https://www.annechmelewsky.com Art work by Lucy Moore: https://www.lucymooreedinburgh.com Nominated for best comedy podcast at the British Podcast Awards in 2019, Birthday Girls' House Party is back! Acclaimed sketch trio Beattie Edmondson (the funny one), Camille Ucan (the funny one) and Rose Johnson (the funny one) have combined their two loves into one podcast: house parties and chatting sh*t. Each episode is based on a certain party theme – for example ‘beach party', ‘Victorian', ‘baby shower', ‘pirate', and loads of other examples – and the girls basically get together with celebs and invite them to share in the riotous fun and craziness. Past guests include the likes of James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Felicity Ward, Lou Sanders, Adam Riches, Suzi Ruffell, Rose Matafeo and many more, and the new run will see names of equal esteem line up to get messy with the potty hosts. So… get ready for a bunch of exciting themes, a lot of oversharing, and some amazing party pals. Think cocktails with Tom Allen, adventures into space with Mae Martin, and a film night with Brett Goldstein – plus LOADS more. Join the girls for fun, games, legends and dicks. Beattie: “Really looking forward to being bullied on a weekly basis by these two ar*eholes.” Camille: “I'm stupidly excited that our podcast is returning because it means Beattie and Rose have to talk to me on a regular basis.” Rose: “I can't wait to get recording again and have even more of my embarrassing secrets revealed to the world by my two best friends.”

In the final 'throwback' edition, the Drunk Women were joined by Canadian writer and comic, Monica Heisey. Monica bookends this episode beautifully with two occasions she was the victim of a crime - and she's probably the MOST empathetic 'victim' to have ever featured on the show.The gang then explore the murky world of 'Spring-Heeled Jack' whose baffling method of abusing his victims prompts many an interesting theory from the drunken detectives.We also find out that Hannah's family opt for a rather unorthodox parlour game on Christmas Day...Although the Drunk Women won't be together for a little while, episodes will be continuing and some fantastic guests have agreed to join-in on the drunkest, most crimey video conferencing to occur during the time of self-isolation.Stay safe and see you next week! X See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monica Heisey, author, comedian, TV writer and all around warm and funny individual joins host Lauren Mitchell in the Cavern to talk about the years that have passed. After a three year hiatus, Cavern of Secrets is back. Since then, Monica has become even more successful, gotten a divorce, and moved to London where she's delighting the locals with her British accent. “I was more of a Greek mythology girl than a horse girl…” Our favourite moments: “My friend Lindsey [Weber] who is a host of and creator of Who Weekly says the best dirt - the worst dirt - is in a little-known podcast before [someone] got super famous.” [3:12] “I'm not sure confidence is real. I think it's something we're projecting onto other people…” [6:01] “Everyone's trying and not sure they're doing it right” [9:18] “One thing that [divorce] gave me was: I was so sad, I was just very heartbroken that it didn't work. It led to this wonderful freedom. These petty occupations that have taken up so much of my time ... I care a lot less about things but in a way that feels good.” [10:18] “In a way, the very difficult emotional things was...very good?” [12:54] “I'm doing a lot of developing [tv shows] right now and production companies will say, we don't want to limit you, you're the creative. And in theory, that's nice. I feel like that episode where school closes and Lisa Simpson is jumping around in front of Marge and saying “Grade me! Please! Grade Me” [15:00] “It's such a disaster to say you're writing a second book because everyone believes you.” [16:15] “On LUSH products, there's a picture on the bottom of the person who made the product and it was this man named Brandon and he had big ear spacers. Every time I was putting my thigh chafe cream on, I just pictured Brandon saying "Good for you. You do whatever's good for you."” [18:57] “All my favourite shows are British comedies so I just want to go over there and [say] “Please please, here I am!” [25:12] “They have a list of awards that you can win “or equivalent”. And I had to say that the Canadian Screen Awards is the Emmys for Canada. Just put it on your list! It's real!” [26:55] CREDITS: Cavern of Secrets is hosted by Lauren Mitchell. Produced by Ellen Payne Smith & Katie Jensen, with assistance from Jay Cockburn, Vicky Mochama, and Sarah Daniel. 

This week we are joined by Canadian content darling Monica Heisey. We discuss lesbian coded characters in Nancy Drew novels, England and what our core wounds are. We also introduce the first sign of structure to this podcast since it's inception with a new segment we're calling "what do you earnestly love?" Listen here, subscribe if ya nasty and rate us on iTunes pretty please!

Monica Heisey joins Jeremy to watch AMELIE and take a deep dive into who they were during the film’s initial 2001 release and reveal maybe a little too much about their discovery years as writers…

Hard to believe that Jackie and Rosie haven't already done this topic. Do you talk to fill space? Because you're nervous? Because you like hearing your own voice? Do you listen? All things we discuss on this episode with the wonderful and talented, Monica Heisey! Jen, the therapist, lost her voice otherwise this episode twice as long (she's also a talker). Listen up!  Follow Monica on IG @monicaheisey Follow host Rosie Guarino on Instagram @rosiegu and host Jackie Viscusi @jackieviscusi Jen Viscusi, our OG therapist is back! Disclaimer: Am I An A-hole is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for actual therapeutic advice.

In episode 62, special guest Monica Heisey (Baroness Von Sketch, I Can't Believe It's Not Better) joined us for a Smart Lesson on how to break up online, using Instagram Stories of bubble baths and strange Icelandic horses. In this bonus episode featuring the full conversation, we discuss ill-advised tattoos, Jennifer Garner and Alex's 'slut spiral'. Contact: dumbwomenpod@gmail.comMusic by Harry Harris, artwork by Gavin Day. Recorded at Soho Radio Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Book Club is a comedy variety show where hosts Colin Stokes and Blythe Roberson (The New Yorker, The Onion), along with some of NYC’s best comedians, read the books so you don’t have to. Held monthly at Union Hall. This month’s book was: The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood. This month’s guests were:  Fran Hoepfner, Monica Heisey, and Harris Mayersohn. Live sound and recording by Chris Medrano. Produced and edited by Shannon Manning. Artwork by Will McPhail

Book Club is a comedy variety show where hosts Colin Stokes and Blythe Roberson (The New Yorker, The Onion), along with some of NYC’s best comedians, read the books so you don’t have to. Held monthly at Union Hall. This month’s book was: The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood. This month’s guests were:  Fran Hoepfner, Monica Heisey, and Harris Mayersohn. Live sound and recording by Chris Medrano. Produced and edited by Shannon Manning. Artwork by Will McPhail

For Episode 2, we are joined by special guest Jen Kirkman, who is a stand-up comedian, New York Times best selling author and creator of the Netflix specials: I'm Gonna Die Alone and Just Keep Living. This week's co-host is Monica Heisey, author of I Can't Believe it's Not Better. Join us as we chat childhood fantasies, scrunchies and comparing losing your virginity to peeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vicky and Ishmael were joined by comedian Monica Heisey (@monicaheisey) and sports writer Alex Wong (@steven_lebron) for a special edition of Takeaways, live on stage. Safe Space was one of five podcasts to take part in a live taping of CBC's Podcast Playlist at the Hot Docs Theatre in Toronto on June 15. Follow the show on Twitter @itsasafespace.

We're re-running our episode with comedy writer and comedian Monica Heisey. We get into astrology, erotica, Fabio, more Fabio and best friendship. We also talk to Marcel! A new listener and new friend! We get into how we met and what his fave episodes have been so far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are going on hiatus. Stay tuned for more great Trampoline Hall lectures See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We sit down with writer and comedian Monica Heisey (Schitt's Creek, Baroness von Sketch) to get deep sun and moon into these two cheesy and erotically astrological chips: Moon Cheese and Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips. Everything's on the table - naked Sushi, romance-cover-boy-forever Fabio, astrological signs, and weird sexy dreams. Our friend Emily calls in to share the pros and cons of edible clothing. music: http://www.bensound.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Monica Heisey explores heartbreak and where to buy the best burrito in town See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As part of Big City Improv Festival, we held a panel discussion feature 9 incredible women to talk about their journey in comedy. Featuring: Jan Caruana, Ify Chiwetelu, Monica Heisey, Allison Hogg, Lisa Merchant, Maribeth Monroe, Jaime Moyer, Paloma Nunez, and Jenn Whalen. 

Carolyn Taylor on how Baroness Von Sketch Show gets made. Lauren Strapagiel defends Guy Fieri. The women of The Second City on being funny while female. This show features: 1. Bull & Eagle by Look Vibrant 2. Carolyn Taylor of Baroness Von Sketch Show 3. Hello by Jaunt 4. Lauren Strapagiel in defence of Guy Fieri 5. Leigh Cameron, Becky Johnson, and Kirsten Rasmussen of The Second City 6. Monica Heisey reading bad reviews of her book 7. Rewind Undo by Keysha Freshh. The Imposter is hosted by Aliya Pabani and produced by Katie Jensen. Contributions by Liam Gareau. Original music by Nathan Burley. Feedback & freelance pitches: aliya@canadalandshow.com. We're on Twitter @IMPSTR and @aliyapabani. Sponsored by FreshBooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baroness Von Sketch, CBC's new sketch show, is funny. What happened? Jesse asks Baroness writer, author, and standup comedian Monica Heisey about what went right and what may be changing in Canadian comedy.  Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sweet adult baby life (6:04), a gentle disagreement with Amy Schumer (11:19), beards as the great dude leveller (21:07), and the problem of the Inappropriate Literary Man.

On this week's episode of The Crimson Wave hosts Jess Beaulieu and Natalie Norman welcome comedian, writer, and just amazing human being Monica Heisy to the podcast.  In this episode we discuss #IUDs #birthcontrol #feminism #camp #canoetrips #stories #funny #periods #menstruation #boyfriends #media #vice #vodlka #tampons #pads #enviroment #yesallwoman twins and so much more    For more on Monica follow her on twitter @monicaheisy  For more on The Crimson Wave...  facebook.com/thecrimsonwave  For more on Jess Beaulieu @msjessbeaulieu For more on Natalie Norman @stalkingnatalie