Sunburn-free suggestions

Since I was a kid, my ideal summer activity has been...sitting in the AC, reading a good book. This has worked out for me, since my translucent skin burns in seconds.

 

If you shun the sun as I do, this month's newsletter brings indoor reading and watching recommendations. Plus, a new Broads and Books episode, and incredible early praise for DIG ME OUT*.

 

*DIG ME OUT, my short story collection, comes out in October from Atelier26 Books!

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Read this!

A daily commute turns into a meditation on shame. Commute, by Erin Williams, is a beautiful graphic memoir that takes on sexuality, addiction, recovery, and so much more. I felt this hard, with flashbacks to years on the Chicago L.

 
Check it out

Watch this!

When Wonder Woman 1984 first came out, my reaction was disappointingly "meh." I loved the first one so much, perhaps it was bound to happen. But I rewatched WW84 again this month... and again... and again. I'm now convinced it's brilliant. And Kristin Wiig as Cheetah... HOT DAMN.

 
Watch on HBOMax

Listen to this!

The "We Are Childfree" podcast talks to women like me, who have chosen to remain childfree. No matter what your parenting choice, this has fascinating interviews with women around the world, who face strange and dangerous pushback for their choice.

 
Listen

Broads and Books!

Our latest episode has us in relentless pursuit of driven characters. Plus, we consider our alternate lives as cruise directors...

 
Listen

Book news!

I've been reaching out to authors I love and admire, asking if they would read an early copy of my book and offer their thoughts. Check out more hot-off-the-press early praise for DIG ME OUT from incredible authors:

Podcats!

And finally, the Podcats. Shown here mid-fight on my desk, as per usual. Check out more Podcats at my Instagram, and see the tale of the Podcats in the Story Highlight on our Broads and Books Instagram.

 
More Podcats Please

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