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Wild Precious Life

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Join author, educator, and learner, Annmarie Kelly as she laughs, cries, and kvetches with the writers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and wanderers who inspire all of us to reach beyond our divisions and discover what it means to be wild, precious, and brave.

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Julie Carrick Dalton’s most recent novel, THE FOREST BECOMES HER, has been described as “a lush, lyrical exploration of sisterhood, rage, and the sacred ties between women and the wild.” In this episode, Julie and Annmarie talk about Transcendentalis... more

John Searles is the best-selling author of the novels Her Last Affair, Help for the Haunted, Strange but True, Boy Still Missing, and his latest, Single Girls, which is out now. In today’s episode, John and Annmarie discuss the joys and risks of the ... more

Whitney Vale is the author of two chapbooks, Journey with the Ferry Man, and her latest, Sermon of Swallows, which is out now. Her poetry and prose have been published in Anti-Heroin Chic, Rogue Agent, Black Fork Review, and The Rumpus, among many ot... more

Sara Lippmann is the author of the novel Lech and the story collections Doll Palace and Jerks. Her fiction has won the Lilith Prize and been honored by the New York Foundation for the Arts, and her nonfiction has appeared in The Millions, The Washing... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Lippmann
Author of Hidden River; writer and editor
Author, Writing CoLab founder
Episode: Hidden River with Sara Lippmann
Jill Christman
Author of The Heart Folds Early
Author, River Teeth (editorial), Writer
Episode: The Heart Folds Early with Jill Christman
Priya Parmar
Author of The Original and Vanessa and Her Sister
Author, Novelist
Episode: The Original with Priya Parmar
Kelli Russell Agodon
Poet, writer, editor, and book designer
Poets on the Coast; Two Sylvias Press
Episode: Accidental Devotions with Kelli Russell Agodon
Martha Conway
Author of We Meet Apart and The Physician's Daughter
Episode: We Meet Apart with Martha Conway
Annie Hartnett
Author of The Road to Tender Hearts, Unlikely Animals
Author
Episode: The Road to Tender Hearts with Annie Hartnett
Tara Pringle Jefferson
Author of Bloom How You Must, founder of The Self Care Suite
Self Care Suite
Episode: Bloom How You Must with Tara Pringle Jefferson
Melody Chu
Writer and attorney; author of Matty Girls
Author, Princeton University alum, Harvard Law School alum
Episode: Mathey Girls with Melody Chu
Natalie Haynes
Writer, classicist, and author of No Friend to This House
No Friend to This House
Episode: No Friend to This House with Natalie Haynes

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Annmarie Kelly
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Annmarie is a fantastic writer and a compassionate and generous host, and she chooses guests who have something beautiful to offer us all. Listening is like being in the presence of a very good friend--the kind who will remind you of the good things, sit with you in the hard things, and encourage you when you need it most.

    Podchaser
    5
    Laura Joyce Davis
    4 years ago
  • Going deep!

    I love hearing these deep-dives into the work of the artists Annemarie Kelly-Harbaugh interviews. She asks all the questions I’d want to ask! She does an amazing job of bringing out a greater understanding of the work and helps create a context of this work with her thoughtful questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    puzzelld
    United States5 years ago
  • Always goes somewhere interesting

    Annemarie sounds so natural and so genuinely interested in her interviewees. It’s like being an introvert at a party where the really cool, fascinating people go and talk with each other :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mom666666677777666
    United States5 years ago
  • Beautiful

    AnneMarie is a real human as are her guests. I enjoy and relate to her struggles and fears and her love of Oliver. Her guests brighten my day and offer another way of seeing that is new and yet familiar. Multifaceted guests and great questions followed by profound responses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Private7564
    United States5 years ago
  • Haven’t missed a podcast

    Great guests, some I know of but more are new to me with unique stories and perspectives. Looking forward to reading their work. I enjoy the interchange, the humor, the heartfelt glimpses into the guests’ lives, the probing for meaning and of course, the ending icebreakers. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
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    robie4445
    United States5 years ago

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Hidden River with Sara Lippmann
Q: What was the itch you were trying to scratch with your latest novel, Hidden River?
Sara explains she was drawn to exploring menace in pockets of apparent safety, especially in the suburbs, and to tell a story rooted in grooming dynamics, intergenerational harm, and the long shadow these stories cast on later lives.
Hidden River with Sara Lippmann
Q: So can you tell listeners about that kick-ass organization and what it is you guys do?
Sara describes the Writing CoLab as an artist-run online teaching cooperative that prioritizes teachers' compensation, offers traditional and unconventional workshops, and focuses on cross-genre, generative learning rather than just feedback. It's a community-driven space designed to nourish writers and sustain collaboration.
Opera Wars with Caitlin Vincent
Q: Tell us your story of this love affair with opera.
Caitlin explains she started classical singing at 14, comes from a family of performers, and transitioned from performer to librettist and researcher, driven by a desire to shape roles beyond the traditional flirtatious maid archetype and to explore the industry's inner workings.
The Irish Goodbye with Beth Ann Fennelly
Q: What inspired the title The Irish Goodbye and how does it connect to the book's structure?
Beth Ann explains that the title comes from a recurring one-sentence piece about slipping out of life's party, mirroring the micro-memoir form's economy and the way the book grapples with abrupt goodbyes and memory.
The Original with Priya Parmar
Q: What was the challenge in ending the book, and why no immediate sequel was planned?
The ending evolved as the story dictated, and I let the narrative decide when it should end rather than outline a fixed sequel plan, preserving the integrity of the journey for the reader.

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What is Wild Precious Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful interview series that centers writers, poets, and cultural thinkers, exploring craft, memory, history, and well-being through intimate conversations. Episodes often pair literary works with personal journeys—whether delving into historical fiction, memoir, or contemporary fiction—while weaving in craft tips, publishing realities, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into research, editing, and community building. The show frequently highlights themes of resilience, caregiving, and intergenerational wisdom, with a warm, thoughtful host who guides conversations toward meaningful insights and practical takeaways for readers, writers, and lifelong learners. A notable strength is the blend of deep literary analysis with humanistic storyte... more

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1. Sara Lippmann
2. Jill Christman
3. Priya Parmar
4. Kelli Russell Agodon
5. Martha Conway
6. Annie Hartnett
7. Tara Pringle Jefferson
8. Melody Chu

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