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I'm a Writer But

Lindsay Hunter
Writing Process
Mental Health
Brother and Sister Enter the Forest
Grim Prairie Tales
Appalachian Mountains
Motherhood
Grief
Providence
Bright and Tender Dark
The Vacuum Vagina
Smothermoss
Nature
Generational Trauma
Intuitive Magic
Sisters
Sleeping With the Enemy
Farm Crisis Of the 1980s
Lindsay Hunter
We Were the Universe
Night Of the Living Rez

A podcast about writers with, you know, LIVES. Hosted by Lindsay Hunter.

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Nayantara Roy discusses her debut novel, The Magnificent Ruins, new genres, divorce novels, the essay that inspired the novel, the problematic choices her main character made, allowing her main character to choose neither love interest, finding the r... more

Author Sara Levine (The Hitch, forthcoming from Roxane Gay Books) has chosen as her 90s Book Club topic the elusive writer Jane Shapiro, author of After Moondog and The Dangerous Husband. After going down many rabbit holes, Sara found Jane’s agent, w... more

Nora Lange discusses her debut novel, Us Fools (Two Dollar Radio), finding absurd moments to celebrate if by “celebrate” we mean “awaken,” passing anxieties down to our children, writing about the 80s farm crisis, research, committing and recommittin... more

Richard Mirabella discusses his debut novel, Brother and Sister Enter the Forest, as well as sibling dynamics, the deft forward motion of the novel, the influence of Throwing Muses’ album Purgatory/Paradise on the structure of the novel, writing “ske... more

Welcome to IAWB Presents 90s Book Club, a special podcast from I’m a Writer But (where writers discuss their work, their lives, their other work, the stuff that takes up any free time they have, all the stuff they’re not able to get to, and the ways ... more

Acamea Deadwiler discusses her debut memoir, Daddy’s Little Stranger, along with writing about her childhood self, writing trauma while maintaining humor, lending grace and complexity to her family members, the nature of memory, Gary, Indiana, and so... more

Alisa Alering discusses their debut novel, Smothermoss, growing up on a farm, writerly trickery, place, southern Pennsylvania, how unlimited access to the outdoors as a child influenced their writing, what time means to a mountain, the energy of the ... more

Lindsay is joined by Ryan Bradford as they discuss the weird but forgotten horror anthology, Grim Prairie Tales, starring James Earl Jones's wig, James Earl Jones, and Brad Dourif.

Ryan Bradford is a writer and web editor at San Diego City Beat. His... more

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Recent Guests

Jane Shapiro
Author known for novels like After Moondog and The Dangerous Husband
Episode: IAWB Presents 90s Book Club: Jane Shapiro with Sara Levine
Nora Lange
Author of Us Fools, with writing appearing in multiple literary journals.
Two Dollar Radio
Episode: Nora Lange
Richard Mirabella
Writer and civil servant living in Upstate New York, author of the novel 'Brother and Sister Enter the Forest'
Episode: Richard Mirabella
Chelsea Bieker
Author of 'Godshot' and 'Madwoman'
Episode: IAWB Presents 90s Book Club: Sleeping with the Enemy with Chelsea Bieker
Acamea Deadwiler
Memoirist and essayist known for her book, Single That.
Episode: Acamea Deadwiler
Alisa Alering
Author of Smothermoss, a novel exploring the haunting bond between sisters and the forces threatening their lives.
Tin House
Episode: Alisa Alering
Joanna Pearson
Author and writer of the debut novel "Bright and Tender Dark"
Bloomsbury Publishing
Episode: Joanna Pearson
Barrie Miskin
Author of HELL GATE BRIDGE, A Memoir of Motherhood, Madness and Hope
Woodhall Press
Episode: Barrie Miskin
Emma Copley Eisenberg
Author of the novel Housemates and the narrative nonfiction book, The Third Rainbow Girl, which was nominated for various literary awards
Episode: Emma Copley Eisenberg

Host

Lindsay Hunter
Host of I'm a Writer But, Lindsay offers insightful commentary and engaging conversations with guests about writing and personal experiences.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Jane Shapiro

    Thank-you for featuring Jane Shapiro. I’m looking forward to reading her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yogi book love
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great conversations

    Great host, great guests. I enjoy hearing parts of the books and about and from the authors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Esther Goldenberg
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love

    Host asks thoughtful questions and cultivates conversations that highlight the PEOPLE behind the books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cameyd
    United Statesa year ago
  • Come for the theme music, stay for the content

    I love this podcast. The host and their guests discuss books, but also writing and publishing and parenting. Lighthearted but never lightweight. Every episode is a gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul 2677
    United States3 years ago
  • If you’re a writer or wish to be…

    Fantastic. Simply fantastic. There is no where else to go to get this richness of writers, by writers, hosted by writers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kinkwords
    United States3 years ago
  • Absolutely Wonderful

    My Fiction Writing professor recommended this podcast, and I am desperately hooked. My commute to school is so much better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WinterDoud
    United States4 years ago
  • This is it

    Vital conversations about how to navigate contemporary life as an artist

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WEREMOM
    United States4 years ago
  • Like hanging with friends

    As a regular listener and a guest, I can say my experience of Lindsay and Alex’s show is like hanging out with friends. They’re writers but also funny, welcoming hosts of a party I hope goes on a long time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dmitry Samarov
    United States5 years ago
  • The parenting podcast for Bill Murray fans

    Seriously though, Alex and Lindsay make me feel heard and seen as an offbeat writer and parent. Their writing advice is practical and encouraging, their stories from the trenches are funny, and the guests they bring on are excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    devinwrites
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Insights Into the Writing Life

    I love both Hunter’s and Higley’s writing, and this podcast is a wonderful look at what it means to balance a writing life with an actual life—family, career, friendships. They’re guests have been great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    relistener
    United States5 years ago
  • Favorite listen of 2020

    Love hearing new work, discovering new writers, and hearing about what the working process is like for other parents. Really therapeutic and great life advice too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stacyaustinegan
    United States5 years ago
  • :)

    It’s so inspiring to hear about how writers in all types of situations, with all types of lives, find the time and motivation to write. I find myself learning new things (for example, about motherhood) from this podcast, too! And I love that the hosts talk about and read their own work at the end.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fish112233
    United States5 years ago
  • Writers !!

    Essential listening for any working writer and anyone who thinks they are not a writer anymore because their life got complicated but yes they are still very much a writer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GofTyler
    United States5 years ago
  • Honest and Real Conversations

    My husband and I love listening to this podcast together while in the car. Alex and Lindsay are very real and honest about the struggles and layers of being a parent, a writer, a spouse, and so much more. If you are a writer or a creator of any kind, give this a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corn super
    United States5 years ago
  • You have to hear this!!!

    This podcast is so amazingly real! Love everything about I! Thank you for standing in your truth and wanting to burn stereotypes. You can be successful in raising littles at the same time you do something to grow your soul! It doesn’t have to be one or the other. 86 guilt! Love this podcast so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chicagochick37
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the blend of humor and serious topics engaging and relatable, making it a valuable resource for aspiring and experienced writers alike.
The hosts are praised for their thoughtful questioning and the supportive atmosphere they create for guests to share their stories.
Listeners appreciate the authentic and insightful conversations about the realities of being a writer and the challenges of balancing personal life.
Audience members highlight the motivational aspects of the discussions, resonating with their own experiences in writing and parenting.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Live from Exile in Bookville in Chicago with Shze-Hui Tjoa!
Q: Where did your sister come in in your writing?
The character of her sister was added later, representing a combination of her real sister and Tjoa's perception of her.
Live from Exile in Bookville in Chicago with Shze-Hui Tjoa!
Q: When you were sitting down to write this book, was it, I'm sitting down to write a book, or I'm sitting down to kind of figure some things out that then became a book?
Initially, Tjoa thought she was writing a political book, but midway she recognized it was about her own experiences.
Emma Copley Eisenberg
Q: Did you have to take any classes in photography?
I reached out to a photographer and shadowed her to learn more about large format photography.
Emma Copley Eisenberg
Q: What was it like for two gay women to be traveling around in the 30s?
I think it was sort of a Price of Salt Carol situation where much was probably understood and little was said.
Emma Copley Eisenberg
Q: I can't wait to talk to you about Housemates. But before we get started, would you please read to us?
So, I will read for folks a little bit from the second chapter of Housemates.

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2. Nora Lange
3. Richard Mirabella
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5. Acamea Deadwiler
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7. Joanna Pearson
8. Barrie Miskin

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