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Alone At Lunch Wondery
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Whether you were the only girl on the football team, the only jock at robotics camp, or you just could never find anyone who appreciated your action figures enough, we’ve all felt like the weird kid at some point in our lives. Join comedians Carly Montag and Emily Walsh as they ask their guests about any time in life they felt like the odd one out. New episodes out every Monday!
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Alone Writing Thrillers with a Twist with Gillian McAllister
This week we are joined by Gillian McAllister! Gillian McAllister is a British Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author, known for seven novels, several of which have been top ten bestsellers. Her works have been translated into 40 languages. She has been selected for the Reese Witherspoon book club, the Richard and Judy book club, the Radio 2 book club and shortlisted for a national book award. Several of her novels have been optioned for television and film. Her seventh novel, Wrong Place Wrong Time, reached number 4 on the Sunday Times bestseller list and number 2 on the New York Times bestseller list. Make sure to check her out!
In this episode, we discuss growing up in a small poor town in England, surviving school, finding yourself at university, living a solo existence as a writer, writing characters who deal with loneliness, playing with time, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Gillian dealt with having glandular fever. Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations from this episode:
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Just Another Missing Person
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Argylle
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Alone Being a Body Positive and Anti-Diet Comedian with Lauren Hope Krass
This week we are joined by Lauren Hope Krass! Comedian Lauren Hope Krass got her start in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina. There, she performed improv and stand-up regularly at Theatre 99 and all over the city. What's especially unique about Lauren is her ability to put a body positive spin on jokes while remaining cuttingly hilarious for any audience. Now one of New York's hottest comics on the scene, she performs nationwide for Comedy Festivals, Colleges, Cruise Lines and Clubs. Lauren is now the co-host and producer of Betches Media's "Diet Starts Tomorrow" podcast and is also regularly featured in their sketch video content such as "Plus Size Clothes Be Like" which has now hit over 50 million views across TikTok, IG and YouTube. Whoa! Follow her journey at @laurenhopekrass on IG.
In this episode, we discuss growing up in South Carolina, being bullied from grades 7-12, performing in pageants, calling out fake friends, performing comedy at colleges, having a viral video, and so much more. You don’t want to miss out on our discussion about Lauren’s mission for fat liberation and the community she’s built through posting plus-size content. Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations from this episode:
Little Miss Sunshine
Dumplin
Survival of the Thickest
Heavy Weights
The Breakaway - Jennifer Weiner
Among The Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story
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Alone Writing The Vera Kelly Series with Rosalie Knecht
This week we are joined by Rosalie Knecht! Rosalie Knecht is the author of Relief Map, Who is Vera Kelly? and Vera Kelly is not a Mystery, an Edgar Award winner and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award, as well as Vera Kelly Lost and Found, published June 2022. She is the translator of Cesar Aira's The Seamstress and the Wind. Make sure to check her out!
In this episode, we discuss growing up in suburban Pennsylvania, dealing with car seats, summer arts programs, writing careers, having dual jobs, the writing process, being told you're too old to be reading books, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about Rosalie’s grandparents; there were some wild stories! Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations from this episode:
Vera Kelly Series
G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century
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Alone Mashing Up Historical Fiction and Magical Realism with Sarah Penner
This week we are joined by Sarah Penner! Sarah Penner is the author of two novels,
The London Séance Society and The Lost Apothecary. Penner’s debut novel, The Lost Apothecary, has sold over one million copies, was on the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists for 3 months, and was a book of the year top 5 finalist. The London Séance Society was an instant New York Times bestseller, debuting at #7 on the hardcover fiction list, and was the book of the Month pick for March 2023. Make sure to check them out!
In this episode, we discuss being the youngest in the class, reading at recess, always being interested in story telling, journaling, and poetry, reading advanced copies of books, audiobooks vs hardcopies, writing historical mysteries, and so much more! You don’t want to miss our discussion about Sarah including a queer storyline in her latest novel. Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations from this episode:
The Lost Apothecary
The London Séance Society
The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah
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Alone Winning Writing Contests with Rachel Beanland
This week we are joined by Rachel Beanland! Rachel Beanland is the author of two novels, The House Is On Fire (Simon & Schuster, 2023) and Florence Adler Swims Forever (Simon & Schuster, 2020). Beanland’s debut novel, Florence Adler Swims Forever was featured as one of the best books of 2020 by USA Today, named a New York Times Editors’ Choice, and was recognized with the 2020 National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction. The House Is On Fire was selected as one of the best books of 2023 by NPR and The New Yorker. Make sure to check them out!
In this episode, we discuss moving every two years as a child, parenting, the impact of social media, the backstory of her two novels, keeping track of ideas for upcoming books, writers workshops, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how the passing of Rachel’s father impacted her writing career. Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations from this episode:
The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland
Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
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Alone in the Semi-Royal Shakespeare Company with Yvette Segan
This week we are joined by Yvette Segan! Yvette Segan is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer. She performs standup all over New York with club credits including Stand Up NY, The Tiny Cupboard, New York Comedy Club (produced shows), St Marks Comedy Club, The Grisly Pear, in addition to indie shows across the boroughs. Yvette is the co-producer and host of monthly shows, Unladylike (Stand Up NY, New York Comedy Club) and Disco Nap (Mood Ring). Make sure to check her out!
In this episode, we discuss writing sketches, giving speeches at weddings, performing at shows in sleepaway camp, being in Shakespeare club in high school, crying at movies, celebrating wins, being a comedian and content creator, and so much more. You don’t want to miss our discussion about how Yvette ended up getting her first kiss. Give this episode a listen!
Recommendations from this episode:
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
Special Topics in Calamity Physics
Follow Yvette Segan: Instagram: @yvettesegan TikTok: @yevit
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