Best Cuffy Podcasts (2025)

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Nicole Graev Lipson, author of MOTHERS & OTHER FICTIONAL CHARACTERS | 48:08

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Tessa and Ellen talk to Nicole Graev Lipson, author of MOTHERS & OTHER FICTIONAL CHARACTERS NICOLE GRAEV LIPSON is the author of the memoir-in-essays Mothers and Other Fictional Characters, a USA Today national bestseller. Her writing has been awarded a Pushcart Prize, selected for The Best American Essays anthology, and shortlisted for a National …

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Nicole Cuffy, author of O Sinners! 33:24

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Annie and Tessa chat with Nicole Cuffy, author of O Sinners! Nicole Cuffy is the author of Dances,longlisted for the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. Cuffy has an MFA from The New School and is a lecturer at the University of Maryland and… More about Nicole Cuffy…

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April Fools I'm a Mess! 13:29

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After surviving March 2025—a cosmic sh*t show—I’ve had some major epiphanies. Reflecting on my past life decisions, one experience, in particular, stands out... IG: @ccuffy Big thanks to... Nick Rony @onyyysumo for making the intro and outro music!By Chelsea Cuffy

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Listener Question: Should I use AI to edit my book? 42:55

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A listener writes in with a question about whether AI could help edit her novel. And later, Annie asked listeners a super important and relatable question. If you're looking to connect with people to swap manuscripts, send emails to [email protected]. And send more listener questions, we love them!…

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Shelby Van Pelt and How Her Three-Year-Old Helped with the Octopus in Remarkably Bright Creatures 48:01

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All three good moms were SO LUCKY to talk to Shelby Van Pelt, who is a total star and lovely human being, about writing, parenting, research, her next book, the movie adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures and whether or not you can get free Starbursts at the movie theatre for being a famous writer.…

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100 Days of Writing, Sticker Charts, & Jakob Kerr, author of DEAD MONEY 46:13

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The Good Moms talk about the 100 days of writing project, sticker charts, and then with Jakob Kerr, the author of debut novel DEAD MONEY. “With Dead Money, Jakob Kerr has penned a stone-cold banger of a novel—a twisty journey through Silicon Valley’s dark side, all wrapped in a stunning mystery package with some wild surprises along the way. . . . …

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The Good Moms & Tidy Dad (AKA Tyler Moore, author of Tidy Up Your Life ) 59:55

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Tessa & Annie talk to Tyler Moore, author of the new book "Tidy Up Your Life," about mental health, writing a book, deadlines, growing his audience, and making a "safety plan" after a book comes out. We also talk about our 100 days of writing 100 stickers challenge! Tyler Moore is the creator of the hugely popular “Tidy Dad” Instagram, TikTok, and …

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If It Was True Love I Could Have It: On Popsicles and Book Revision 47:34

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Annie Tessa & Ellen gab about what's going on with their kids and discuss a listener question about Book Revision.By Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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No Sex in 2025! 10:40

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Entering the new year with another classic holiday rant—this year’s all about STI testing, where I throw out some really brilliant ideas for the medical field. (you're welcome) IG: @ccuffy Big thanks to... Nick Rony @onyyysumo for making the intro and outro music!By Chelsea Cuffy

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Secret santa is a trap! 15:55

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The holidays can be a stressful time of year for people who struggle to get 'the perfect gift'. What could have been a cute moment was immediately ruined after I accidentally gifted my co-worker something offensive. If you're a people-pleaser, like me, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear the valuable lesson I learned about forgiveness and rede…

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Season 4!! Annie's new book, writing camp debrief, and who is the boss of your house? 47:31

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We're back!! Really this time!! Exciting guests coming up this season and updates on Annie's new book The Road to Tender Hearts!! (please preorder!) and Tessa's update after the hurricane.By Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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Announcing: FALL WRITING CAMP! Nov 7 - 11 in New Hampshire! 28:36

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Tessa and Annie talk the details of Fall Writing camp -- 5 days and 4 nights of writing time, campfires, readings, craft talks, agent chats... but probably no karaoke. Nov 7-11 at Purity Springs Resort in NH. More details here: https://www.accountabilityworkshops.com/writing-camp We also talk hot writers and Annie says "anxiety" 400 times. Happy al…

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Ellen and Annie reunite to shoot the s&^% 38:59

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Ellen and Annie reunite after many months and we talk about the cutest baby and Ellen reveals a secret we've kept from listeners. We talk disciplining children, and why Drew isn't starting a home daycare any time soon. We love you, you're doing a good job. xx Annie Ellen and TessaBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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FREE* upcoming novel/memoir classes & How to write with a newborn 58:49

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We're back! Hoping to start more regular programming... For free admission to the Novel & Memoir classes, preorder Tessa's novel The Red Grove from any bookstore and email receipt to [email protected] Novel Class, April 23 at 8 pm est on zoom Memoir class, April 30 at 8 pm est on zoom One place to preorder: https://riffraffpvd.com/the-red-g…

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Good Moms with LUCAS MANN, quadruple threat: author, bookstore owner, professor, dad 1:00:59

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Annie and Tessa got to hang with Lucas Mann, the author of the forthcoming essay collection ATTACHMENTS (May, 2024) and the new co-owner of the bookstore/bar Riff Raff in Providence with his wife, Ottavia De Luca. He is also the author of Captive Audience: On Love and Reality Television, Lord Fear: A Memoir, and Class A: Baseball in the Middle of E…

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Season 3! Tessa and Annie talk traveling with a toddler, THE RED GROVE, and getting YOUR NAME tattooed 53:36

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We're back! We missed you! In this casual return episode, we talked about Tessa's great adventures spending a few months in Portugal with a toddler, about Tessa's upcoming book THE RED GROVE (preorder now!), about our writing contracts and our accountability group -- and new website!!! Oh, and Annie cries at the end. The Red Grove preorder! New web…

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Yael Goldstein-Love, author of The Possibilities, on writing as Meaning Making 52:30

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Tessa and Annie got the chance to talk to Yael Goldstein-Love, author of The Possibilities, about postpartum anxiety and writing as a meaning making practice. Yael is on tour now -- try to see her! Buy The Possibilities here xx The Good MomsBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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Sara Peterson, author of MOMFLUENCED: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture 57:27

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Ellen & Annie got to talk with Sara Peterson, author of Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture. We have been waiting for this episode and Sara didn't disappoint! About her work, Sara says: "I want to understand why our culture idealizes motherhood (online and off) but fails again and again to give moms …

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Szilvia Molnar, author of THE NURSERY, on uncomfortable literature and rethinking what happens after birth 58:51

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Hi friends -- Tessa and Ellen chatted with Szilvia Molnar and she had wonderful things to say about her new book, The Nursery, literature that makes you uncomfortable, mental health, and about the urgency to "stitch yourself back together after birth" and what she learned between her first and second pregnancies. Buy The Nursery here Read Ellen's F…

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Disha Bose, author of GMA pick DIRTY LAUNDRY on ambition, potential, and writing in the dark 41:41

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Hi friends -- Tessa and Annie connected with Disha Bose, author of the April Good Morning America Bookclub pick Dirty Laundry. She talks about writing after having a kid, writing during the pandemic, the man who said her career was over after kids and: how she showed him!!! Get Disha Bose's book here: DIRTY LAUNDRY xx The Good Moms…

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Julia Fine, author of Maddalena and the Dark, on writing gothic fairy tales & teenage girls 47:08

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Tessa and Ellen caught up with our friend Julia Fine -- we talked writing schedules, her new novel Maddalena and the Dark, finding a book that fits your interests, and her super supportive husband. Get Julia's new book now! Maddalena and the Dark and her other books! The Upstairs House What Should Be Wild xox The Good Moms…

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Accountability Workshops with Annie and Tessa -- A Deep Dive! 40:42

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Hi friends -- We've gotten so many great members for the accountability groups who are listeners of the podcast, but when people join they always say: this community is so much more than we expected! So we wanted to take a deep dive to explain everything the accountability workshop community offers. Even if you don't join us, there are great tips i…

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M.M. de Voe, author of Book & Baby and Founder of Pen Parentis 36:38

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Hi friends! In this episode, Ellen and Tessa interviewed M.M. de Voe, author of A Flash of Darkness, Book & Baby, and Founder of Pen Parentis, a literary non-profit designed to help parents get their work done. MM de Voe's books: Book & Baby A Flash of Darkness Also mentioned: 7 Writer Residencies that Are Family Friendly xx The Good Moms…

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Krys Malcom Belc, transmasculine essayist/dad/teacher/baker and author of The Natural Mother of the Child 1:17:25

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Hi pals! In this episode, Annie and Ellen talk about being together IN REAL LIFE at the Boston marathon and how fast (and kissable! and heroic!) Ellen's husband is. Then Ellen and Tessa interview Krys Malcom Belc, a transmasculine essayist/dad/teacher/baker and the author ofThe Natural Mother of the Child. Get Krys's book here: The Natural Mother o…

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Bees, Kids, and Lighting your Hair on Fire with Julie Carrick Dalton, author of The Last Beekeeper 58:03

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Hi friends! Today we talked with Julie Carrick Dalton about raising bees, raising kids, climate anxiety, hope for the future, and a fiery message from the beyond. Julie's books: The Last Beekeeper Waiting for the Night Song Tessa and I are offering a deal for our accountability workshop for podcast listeners if you sign up for the month of June. To…

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Jennifer De Leon, author of Borderless: "We can be both, a writer and a mother" 53:10

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Hi friends -- Tessa and Annie talked with Jennifer De Leon, author of the novels Borderless and Don't Ask Me Where I'm From, and the essay collection White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, and Writing. We also talk about what we learned when Rufi Thorpe visited our accountability groups as the guest speaker. Event on April 25th!: Celebrate the relea…

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S2E10: The Good Moms read FIGHT NIGHT by Miriam Toews 49:20

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Hi friends, In this episode, we catch up a bit on life stuff, talk about this incredible Maggie Smith essay: My Marriage Was Never the Same After That (also we're so excited to buy her book!) and discuss our book club pick: Fight Night by Miriam Toews. Listen to the NPR segment about Ellen's book here! For our next book club, we'll read Tomorrow To…

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Marisa Crane, author of I KEEP MY EXOSKELETONS TO MYSELF, on their new book, queer community, and the OG gay couple 55:58

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Hi friends -- It's been a month since we last spoke, but we've recorded some great episodes! Ellen and Tessa spoke with Marisa Crane, author of I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself, which received a great review in the NYT. You can buy Mac's book here: I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself Until next time, you're doing a great job. The Good Moms…

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S2E8: The Power of Checking in with Friends with Christie Tate, author of BFF 50:46

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Hi friends -- This week, we were lucky to be joined by the writer and NYT bestseller Christie Tate. Christie talks about writing success after having kids, rejection and professional envy, and the power of the 10 minute check-in phone call. It's such a great and helpful conversation -- don't miss it. Christie's books: BFF: A Memoir of Friendship Lo…

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S2E7: How can I find a writing community when I have a toddler? 31:22

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Hi friends, Today on the podcast, we discussed a great listener question: How can I find/build a writing community when I’m the primary caregiver for my toddler? Or—can I get by as a writer without one? Momming is a job I love, but it’s all-consuming. Every hour that I have childcare is spent adjunct teaching (need to give that up—too little pay fo…

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Episode 51 - Avi Loeb (part 2) 54:23

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After a long waited hiatus Abstract Transmissions is back with a follow up to a previous interview with Author and Head of Harvard university's Department of Theoretical Astrophysics, Avi Loeb. There was a delay in the finishing of this Episode due to some personal Health issues and a Technical Delay after waiting on Device repair so with that we t…

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S2E6: Diksha Basu on the joys of motherhood and why you should get tattoos after having kids 59:17

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Hi friends, This week we're back with Diksha Basu, the author of internationally bestselling novels Destination Wedding and The Windfall. Articles/podcasts mentioned: Gretchen Rubin, podcast: More Happier Rebranding Motherhood - New York Times Restraint Is My Family's Love Language - The Cut Gabe Hudson, podcast: The Twitterverse Buy Diksha's books…

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S2E5: Good Moms on Paper Bookclub! SPARE us, Prince Harry 48:18

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Hi friends, We've always wanted to be part of a bookclub (where we mostly drink and brag about our kids), so we started our own! We read SPARE by Prince Harry, and highlighted some of the best gossip so you don't have to read the book (but you can if you want to! It's fun! Unless you're Tessa. Then it would be torture.) In February, we'll be readin…

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S2E4: L'Oreal Thompton Payton on perfectionism, jealousy, and rest as resistance 55:49

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Hi dear friends-- This week, we talked about Leora's Moana costume and also Halloween (even though, yes, it's January....) and then we had a wonderful conversation with the writer L'Oreal Thompson Payton, a health and wellness writer at Fortune magazine, and author of the forthcoming STOP WAITING FOR PERFECT. We discuss perfectionism as a writer an…

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S2E3: New podcast name & listener questions! 49:39

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We are back this week with a new podcast name -- Good Moms on Paper! We hope you love it, we spent *a lot* of time texting about it. This week, we responded to questions from listeners... we hope we were helpful! If you have questions for us about writing or parenting or both, write to us: [email protected] If you want to be part of the boo…

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S2E2: RUFI THORPE on the cost of motherhood, stubbornness, & writing without fear 1:03:00

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Your hosts Ellen Annie & Tessa talk with Rufi Thorpe on the cost (and gift) of motherhood, stubbornness, f*&k you energy, and being a fearless, feral writer. Also announcing our bookclub! Read along with us! Authors mentioned: Prince Harry Jane Smiley Jodi Picoult Rufi's books: The Knockout Queen The Girls from Corona Del Mar Dear Fang, With Love…

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Season 2! Holiday Madness & New Years Writing Goals 36:42

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Catching up with your hosts, Ellen Annie & Tessa, about various holiday plagues and new years writing plans. Plus, bumpkins! Send your questions for the podcast to [email protected] Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#20: KATIE RUNDE, author of The Shore 1:05:36

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Ellen and Annie and Katie Runde talk acknowledgements, Fleabag, prologues, freelance editors, and not quitting on your book. Katie's book is here: THE SHOREBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#19: VANESSA A. BEE, author of Home Bound 1:00:25

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Tessa and Annie talk accountability groups (find out more at anniehartnett.com/workshops and then chat with Vanessa A. Bee, author of HOME BOUND, out October 11 See Vanessa on tour: https://vanessaabee.com/ Vanessa's book: HOME BOUNDBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#18: JOSEPH SCAPELLATO author of the The Made-Up Man 54:37

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Ellen and Tessa and our guest Joe Scapellato talk writing 2 books at once, writing for middle grade audiences, and how parenting can enrich your writing. Joe's books: The Made-Up Man Big LonesomeBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#17: Nancy Reddy and Emily Pérez, editors of The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood 53:47

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Ellen and Annie talk agents and non-fiction projects put on the back burner, and then chat with Nancy Reddy and Emily Pérez, the editors of The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood. The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood Article mentioned Folding Clothes is a Scam by Kathleen DonahoeBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#16: Antonia Angress, author of SIRENS & MUSES 59:28

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Antonia Angress, author of SIRENS & MUSES, doesn't have children, but hopes to have one someday soon. Antonia's book: SIRENS AND MUSESBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#15: Amy Jo Burns, author of SHINER AND CINDERLAND 1:01:18

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Amy Jo’s Books: SHINER CINDERLAND Also mentioned: Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlisle concert Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison Everything I Have is Yours by Eleanor HendersonBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#14: Shannon Sanders, author of forthcoming COMPANY 58:22

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Shannon Sanders's book COMPANY, is forthcoming from Graywolf Press in 2023. Her short story “The Good, Good Men” was a 2020 winner of the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. She is a mother of three, including a set of twins, and she writes on the back porch. We met her on twitter, so you should follow her too, @ShandersWrites…

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#13: Jericho Vincent, author and spiritual entrepreneur 1:05:43

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Tessa and Annie talk with the wise and earnest Jericho Vincent, author, parent, and spiritual entrepreneur. Jericho's books: Cut Me Loose: Sin and Salvation After My Ultra-Orthodox Girlhood Legends of the Talmud: A Collection of Ancient Magical Jewish Tales Also mentioned: The Crane Wife: A Memoir by CJ Hauser…

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#12: Chloé Cooper Jones, author of EASY BEAUTY 47:09

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Your hosts Tessa and Annie talk with Chloé Cooper Jones about being her memoir and tour, her son, tennis, philosophy, and being a master of everything and nothing. Chloé's book: EASY BEAUTYBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#11: Phuc Tran, tattooist & author of SIGH, GONE 1:10:51

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Such a wonderful and inspiring chat with Phuc Tran -- this one is for all the writers working many different jobs! Phuc's book: SIGH, GONE a memoirBy Annie Hartnett, Tessa Fontaine & Ellen O'Connell Whittet

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#10. Getting to know your hosts! 32:23

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A quicky episode to get to know your hosts a little better. Annie's books: Rabbit Cake Unlikely Animals Tessa's books: The Electric Woman: A Memoir in Death Defying Acts And an untitled novel forthcoming from FSG See Tessa eat fire here: https://fsgworkinprogress.com/2018/03/30/the-electric-woman/ Ellen's book: What You Become in Flight and a novel…

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#9: Courtney Maum, author of The Year of the Horses 55:27

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Tessa and Annie talk about their own voices, vaccinations, and then have the great pleasure of talking about writing with Courtney Maum, author of five books, most recently The Year of the Horses, a memoir of conquering depression through reclaiming a childhood passion The Year of the Horses Costalegre Before and After the Book Deal Touch I am Havi…

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#8. Katie Gutierrez, author of More Than You'll Ever Know 43:50

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Ellen and Annie finally get to meet Katie Gutierrez, their friend from twitter and author of MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW, Good Morning America's Book Club pick -- (we called it!!!) We left the kiddo interruptions in this episode because they were so sweet. Katie's book: More Than You'll Ever Know Also mentioned: Julia Fine, author of The Upstairs Ho…