The Literary Lounge

Jennifer Cash
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The Literary Lounge is a cozy literary podcast featuring thoughtful conversations with authors, booksellers, publishing insiders, and other special guests about books, writing, and living a creative life. 

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    The Art of Paying Attention with Jen Shoop

    In the first episode of The Literary Lounge, author Jen Shoop discusses her debut book, Small Wonders: A Field Guide to Life’s Quiet Joys, a beautifully curated collection of essays, musings, and poetry that celebrates the art of paying attention to the everyday moments that make life meaningful.   Jen and Jennifer explore Jen’s journey from childhood writer to published author, how her beloved literary lifestyle blog, Magpie by Jen Shoop, evolved from a passion project into a full-time career, and why vulnerability, curiosity, and resilience are essential ingredients of a creative life. They also discuss the ups and downs of navigating the middle chapters of life, the rituals that shape Jen’s writing process, the books she’s been loving lately, and her advice for aspiring writers learning to trust their own creative path.  This conversation is a thoughtful reminder that inspiration often begins by simply paying attention and that the road to success is rarely linear.  In This Episode The inspiration behind Small WondersWhy “attention is a form of love”How Jen’s early careers shaped her writing From passion project to full-time career Connecting with readers through vulnerability Jen’s path to becoming a published author ‘Shaking hands with a blank page’Navigating life’s middle chaptersThe books Jen’s recommending What living a creative life means to Jen  Meet Jen Shoop Jen is the founder and author of the daily literary lifestyle blog, Magpie by Jen Shoop. She recently published her first book, SMALL WONDERS: A FIELD GUIDE TO LIFE’S QUIET JOYS, a collection of essays, musings, and poetry on the art of paying attention. Jen holds an advanced degree in literature from Georgetown University and has enjoyed a varied career in non-profit management, technology, and product design. Jen is an adoring wife to her husband, Landon (also styled as Mr. Magpie on her blog), and a loving mother to two young children. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland.   Connect with Jen  Blog: https://magpiebyjenshoop.com/  Instagram: @magpiebyjenshoop  Purchase a copy of Small Wonders Books & Authors Mentioned Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh U.A. Fanthorpe Owls and Other Fantasies by Mary Oliver Anne Lamott The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century Poetry, edited by Rita Dove Mythology by Edith Hamilton Whistler by Ann Patchett Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Strangers by Belle BurdenKin by Tayari JonesDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver  STAY CONNECTED  The Literary Lounge Follow and subscribe to The Literary Lounge wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss a new conversation.  Continue the conversation by subscribing to The Literary Lounge on Substack, delivered every Sunday and featuring: The Guest Book (extended guest Q&A)The Bookshop (a featured independent bookstore) Recommended readsLiterary discoveries and behind-the-scenes updates Instagram: @theliterarylounge.co  Jennifer Cash Host, Creator, Producer & Editor of The Literary Lounge  Instagram: @readwithjennifer

    44 min
  2. Introducing: The Literary Lounge

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    Introducing: The Literary Lounge

    Welcome to The Literary Lounge, a literary podcast designed to feel like a modern literary salon where readers and writers gather over a shared love of story.  Host Jennifer Cash invites you into a cozy corner of the literary world where meaningful conversations take center stage.  Each week, hear thoughtful conversations with authors, booksellers, publishing professionals, and other special guests about books, writing, creativity, publishing, and the stories behind the stories.  Whether you’re a reader, an aspiring author, or simply believe that books make life more beautiful, The Literary Lounge is a place to discover new voices, celebrate the written word, and connect with the people who bring books into the hands of readers.  Follow now to hear new episodes of ‘The Literary Lounge’ every week.  STAY CONNECTED  The Literary Lounge Follow and subscribe to The Literary Lounge wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss a new conversation.  Continue the conversation by subscribing to The Literary Lounge on Substack, delivered every Sunday and featuring: The Guest Book (extended guest Q&A)The Bookshop (a featured independent bookstore) Recommended readsLiterary discoveries and behind-the-scenes updates Instagram: @theliterarylounge.co  Jennifer Cash Host, Creator, Producer & Editor of The Literary Lounge  Instagram: @readwithjennifer

    1 min

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The Literary Lounge is a cozy literary podcast featuring thoughtful conversations with authors, booksellers, publishing insiders, and other special guests about books, writing, and living a creative life. 

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Cash
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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