S7. Debut Spotlight-4. Jess Shannon (Unnamed Narrators, Stylistic Imitation & The Obsession with Cleaning)

For our next instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author of Cleaner, Jess Shannon. In this episode they discuss the book that directly influenced this novel, unnamed narrators and stream-of-consciousness, George Saunders' writing advice & Ru Paul's Drag Race... lots to unpack!If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, for more content you can find us over on Patreon. You can follow us via Instagram, X & Tik Tok. You can follow Jess via Instagram & jessshannonauthor.comBooks & other mentions in this episode:You Are Here by David NichollsTess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas HardyA Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George SaundersRebecca by Daphne Du MaurierBridget Jones's Diary by Helen FieldingThe Secret Diary & Growing Pains of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ by Sue TownsendPetite Fleur by Iosi HavilioTrick Mirror by Jia TolentinoThe Secret History by Donna TarttMiranda (BBC)RuPaul's Drag Race (UK)Let us know your thoughts by emailing us [email protected] or you can DM us @apairofbookendspod on Instagram. Until next time, happy reading!