A Bold Fearlessness — Deborah Jackson Taffa Tells the Story of Whiskey Tender

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Deborah Jackson Taffa talks about her debut memoir Whiskey Tender. Also discussed: Weaving historical research into memoir Turning an essay collection into a memoirTurning down an offer to publish after working on manuscript for years'Overdue' edits  PreemptBecoming an orphan manuscript Getting a review in the Washington Post Natasha TretheweyBrigid Hughes, A Public Space , and A Public Space's Writing Fellowships  Sherman Alexie (who is the author of one of Brianna's favorite books of all time: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian) 'My Cousin's Backyard' in Best of Brevity!!Apologies for the cameo from my dog, Pretzel!!Find out more about Deborah Jackson Taffa hereBuy Whiskey Tender here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writingstories123.substack.com