128: Memoir Writing with Sutanya Dacres of Dinner for One

Kate and Molly speak with podcast host Sutanya Dacres about her debut memoir, Dinner for One, which was inspired by her podcast of the same name. Sutanya shares how her 'anti-fairytale' led to a show and a book, how she developed her writer's voice and her thoughts on what makes a memoir and why her book is unique to the 'American in Paris' lexicon. She describes how finding the arc of the story lies in choosing the right focal points before sharing the challenges inherent in writing about real events and people and how living in Paris has shifted her approach to life. Finally, she shares some advice for aspiring memoirists and discusses her supper club, restaurant pop-ups and tells us what she has planned for the future.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea NguyenEditor: Abby Cerquitella Sign up for our LIVE! Pitch Slam Session with Sally Ekus on May 21st! MentionsSutanya DacresPodcastInstagramIn Writing with Hattie Crisell podcast Leigh Eisenman  Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showDinner for One by Sutanya DacresEat Pray Love with Elizabeth Gilbert