Writing Stories
Each episode of Writing Stories features an interview with a contemporary author about how her book went from an idea in her head to an object on a shelf. Join us on Writing Stories for honesty, struggle, and triumph, for writing community, publishing insight, and inspiration to persist in whatever difficult but meaningful journey you've chosen for yourself.
Writing Stories
A Bold Fearlessness — Deborah Jackson Taffa Tells the Story of Whiskey Tender
In this episode, Deborah Jackson Taffa talks about her debut memoir Whiskey Tender.
Also discussed:
Weaving historical research into memoir
Turning an essay collection into a memoir
Turning down an offer to publish after working on manuscript for years
'Overdue' edits
Preempt
Becoming an orphan manuscript
Getting a review in the Washington Post
Natasha Trethewey
Brigid Hughes, A Public Space , and A Public Space's Writing Fellowships
Sherman Alexie (who is the author of one of Brianna's favorite books of all time: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian)
'My Cousin's Backyard' in Best of Brevity
!!Apologies for the cameo from my dog, Pretzel!!
Find out more about Deborah Jackson Taffa here
Buy Whiskey Tender here