A Story About Family and Food, and Learning to Write

In this episode 333, we talk with Jenn Bouchard about how she wrote and publicized her foodie-friendly love story, First Course. We also reflect on Learning to Write, book two in The Write Quotes series. And we share book recommendations, and more!

Today’s Featured Authors

Jenn Bouchard Time Stamp: 6:03

First Course, the recipient of 14 awards and distinctions, is a story about family and relationships, amazing food, and life’s second acts.

The Write Quotes Series Time Stamp: 34:25

Listen to hear the co-hosts discuss Learning to Write, the second book in The Write Quotes series, and share some of their favorite quotes on the many ways in which writers develop their craft. 

Elevator Pitches:

Thanks to Erik Lewis for sharing an elevator pitch for Southern States: A Memoir.

Community Updates:

         Listen to our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more.

Host Updates:

         Sarah: I recently shared some poetry in an ekphrastic exhibit, currently viewable in the gallery space at the Charlotte Art League. And I’m preparing for a trip to Asheville next week!

         Hannah: Baby Gwen is keeping me company while I work, and she and I are excited to have the full set of hard copies in The Write Quotes series!

         Landis: Deadly Declarations was recently featured on a quirky short-form podcast called The Page 1 Challenge. I also appeared on Grace Sammon’s podcast, The Storytellers, to talk about writing and podcasting.

Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 1:01:00

         Hannah recommends:

         Love Poems by Pablo Neruda

         Sarah recommends: 

         Liberation Day by George Saunders

         Landis recommends:

         Writer’s Digest Magazine

Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:

Picasso: A Biography by Patrick O’Brian

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