Tune in as Jessica chats with NY-based Californian Lexi Kent-Monning, the author of the debut novel, The Burden of Joy (Rejection Letters, 2023), to discuss a book that inspired her: Maggie Nelson’s cult classic essay collection, Bluets (2009). Topics covered include:
How one debut novelist juggles revision with smaller projects;
Why no writer should be an island (that community helps when you’re promoting your work!);
The one thing Lexi wishes didn’t resonate with so many readers about The Burden of Joy.
Book Sale Alert!
From Lexi herself: “I also wanted to point your readers to a deal on my book if that would be of interest. They can get it for 50% off here: https://tertulia.com/book/the-burden-of-joy-lexi-kent-monning/9798218263454 - they have to sign up for a trial membership and can cancel it right away after buying the book. OR they can use code "BURDEN" to get 20% off without membership.”
Please be advised: There is some swearing and brief discussions of sex in this episode, so if you’re tuning in around any children, pop in some earbuds.
Ep. 004: Literary Indie Debut Lexi Kent-Monning