Behind the Counter and Between the Pages with Jessica Anya Blau

What this episode covers

In this episode of our video book club, we welcome guest Jessica Anya Blau, an acclaimed author whose novels and essays have been featured in multiple high-profile media outlets such as The Today Show, CNN, NPR, and Vanity Fair. Jessica shares insights about her writing career, her experience working at I. Magnin, and the real-life inspirations behind her book ’ShopGirls.’ She also discusses co-writing the script for ’Love on the Run,’ her adventures in screenwriting, and her experience with the buyer’s training program. Additionally, Jessica opens up about her surprising e-bike adventure in Italy, her favorite shopping habits, and a memorable encounter with her literary idol, Judy Blume. Join us for a fascinating and intimate conversation with this talented writer. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:30 Jessica’s Writing Career Highlights 01:34 The Real-Life Inspiration Behind ’Shop Girls’ 02:08 Working at I. Magnin: Real Stories 05:16 Memorable Characters and Experiences 10:12 The Blue Book and Networking 13:02 Starting Out at I. Magnin 15:35 Shoe Care Disasters and Solutions 17:37 Character Insights from ShopGirl 19:02 Screenwriting vs. Book Writing 22:33 Fresh Fiction Facts: Rapid Fire Questions 28:36 Staying Connected with Jessica Read more about SHOPGIRLS: https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=137710 Read more about Jessica Anya Blau: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=19373

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