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Aug 11, 2025 1 hr

"This Is Your Mother", Author Erika J, Simpson

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What if your mother was a miracle worker… and a hustler? In this emotional, fearless conversation, author Erika J. Simpson joins us to discuss her acclaimed debut memoir, "This Is Your Mother", a stunning portrait of her larger-than-life mother, Sallie Carol. From cancer battles and eviction notices to biblical testimonies and family secrets, Erika unpacks the complexities of maternal love, survival, and Southern identity. We talk about: Writing through grief Memory as resistance Miracles, madness, and motherhood How Erika’s background in fiction and screenwriting shapes her voice 🔗 Buy the book: [Insert affiliate/bookstore link] 📚 Learn more at: https://www.erikajsimpson.com (https://www.erikajsimpson.com/) 👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more author deep-dives! #ErikaJSimpson #ThisIsYourMother #MemoirPodcast #AuthorInterview #SouthernWriters #WomenWriters #BookTube #MothersAndDaughters #MemoirWriters #BestAmericanEssays #CreativeNonfiction

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