The Co-Authored Life

In this week's episode, we talk about the final stages of writing the first draft of Eclosion Point, the writing challenge of writing every day in June. We highlight our upcoming appearances at San Marco Books and More and at The Literary Indulgence Book Festival in July. Jeanne discusses her own book publishing adventure and the challenges facing new writers. We explore the Foundation TV series and the incredible show Widows Bay. We started watching Ted Lasso again, and it is still an amazing show. In our What’s for Dinner segment, we talk about Jerry’s dislike of large-scale family-style dinners, a great experiment with a tamari sauce vegetable recipe, and Gordon Ramsay’s fish and chips. We try to coax our AI pet, Abby (AIBI), to join the podcast, with poor results.Links in this EpisodeThe Literary Indulgence Festival: https://literaryindulgence.com/San Marco Books and More: https://sanmarcobooksandmore.com/Life Interpreted Substack: https://lifeinterpreted.substack.com/The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett: https://ken-follett.com/books/the-pillars-of-the-earth/The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4934.The_Brothers_KaramazovFoundation: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/foundation/umc.cmc.5983fipzqbicvrve6jdfep4x3Ted Lasso: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzyWidows Bay: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/widows-bay/umc.cmc.1zzly0vah46bnvnwf0qkrjhh2

This week, Jerry and Jeanne discuss upcoming book events, the pending audiobook release of The Failsafe Program, and some cool tech that Jeanne purchased for the events.  In ourDuring the Analog Book Club session, Jeanne casually mentions her affinity for the book "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. (Kidding, she gushes about it). We talk about reading tastes and the latest Craig Johnson novel,"Brothers McKay."  In Plot in Popcorn, we talk about the sleeper hit, Jury Duty. You have to watch this show. We alsotalk about how good the second season of Foundation is, even though Jerry is critical of the departure from the novels. We wrap up the week with some recipes and talk about a fun date night at Oxford Place in Jacksonville. LinksLiterary Indulgence Book Festival:https://literaryindulgence.com/All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr:https://www.anthonydoerr.com/books/all-the-light-we-cannot-seeJury Duty:https://www.amazon.com/Jury-Duty-Season-1/dp/B0B8JM2BBSFoundation:https://tv.apple.com/us/show/foundation/umc.cmc.5983fipzqbicvrve6jdfep4x3Pagebound Historical Fiction Quest:https://pagebound.co/quests/10974d46-239f-46e7-9c95-3c5bf481acc1?view=booksBrothers McKay by Craig Johnson:https://www.craigallenjohnson.com/the-brothers-mckay.htmSauteed Scallops:https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019116-sauteed-scallopsParmesan Risotto:https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6993-parmesan-risottoGarlic Butter Baked Cod:https://cookingwithmammac.com/baked-cod-with-coffee-butter/Egg Bites:https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/bacon-gruyere-egg-bites.htmlOxford Place: https://www.oxfordplacejax.com/

In this episode, Jeanne and I sit down to catch up on everything coming up on our radar, from our plans for the Literary Indulgence Festival in July to some handy new tech tools we're trying out, like handheld sales terminals and tap devices to make selling books a breeze. We dive into the practical side of indie author life, breaking down book formats and pricing strategies, and we'll take a look behind the scenes at our audiobook production. We’ll talk about what we are reading and watching this week. To wrap it all up, we share a few fun stories from the kitchen, including our latest culinary experiments with chili dogs and a clever trick for rewarming pork chops with wine and barbecue sauce.Links for this week’s episode: Google Play Sale: https://play.google.com/store/books/series?id=fc6IHAAAABD00MSmashwords Sale: https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/147730Literary Indulgence Festival: https://literaryindulgence.com/Ironwood by Michael Connelly: https://www.michaelconnelly.com/writing/ironwood/Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/your-friends--neighbors/umc.cmc.74o37kzay0yuuub8iumddjsgHomemade Chili Recipe: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/recipes#homemadechili

This week, we talk about the effect of a misplaced wallet onour weekend, the progress on our next novel, Eclosion Point, and upcoming events. We talk about what we are reading, including finishing the Blofeld Trilogy by Ian Fleming and a new Michael Connelly novel, Ironwood. We review the movie version of Project Hail Mary and the Apple TV series Pluribus. Date night at Alder and Oak and a Shrimp recipe take center stage in our “What's for Dinner” segment. Links:·   Alan and Layla Novesl on Google Play(https://play.google.com/store/books/series?id=fc6IHAAAABD00M)·  All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPEQ0AO)·  Craig Johnson - The Longmire Series(https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Craig+Johnson+Longmire)·  Michael Connelly - Harry Bosch Series(https://www.michaelconnelly.com/writing/ironwood/)·  James Bond Blofeld Trilogy (Ian Fleming)(https://www.amazon.com/Blofeld-Trilogy-Ian-Fleming/dp/0143117904)·  Jennifer L. Armentrout - Blood and Ash Series(https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Blood+and+Ash)·  Pluribus Series on Apple TV(https://tv.apple.com/)·Battlestar Galactica (Original Series)(https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076984/)·  Alder and Oak Restaurant(https://www.alderandoak.com/)·  Sheet-Pan Scallion Shrimp With Crispy Rice(https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1027677-sheet-pan-scallion-shrimp-with-crispy-rice)

This week, we talk about the writing process and how research fits into the time.  We discuss the different ways Jeanne and Jerry approach TBR (to-be-read) lists. There is alively discussion about our recent experience with augmented Reality glasses, as well as a new show we are watching. We also spend some time gushing over achildren’s show called Peg + Cat, which you must go watch. We wrap it up with a dinner that was inspired by social media. Links for this week’s show: You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming: https://ianfleming.com/book/you-only-live-twice/Crown of the Gilded Bones by Jennifer Armentrout: https://jenniferlarmentrout.com/books/the-crown-of-gilded-bones/Libby (the Library App): https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htmWidows Bay: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/widows-bay/umc.cmc.1zzly0vah46bnvnwf0qkrjhh2Peg+Cat: https://pbskids.org/pegVerse Immersive (AR): https://www.verseimmersive.com/Farming While Beige: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackbirdcoopSlow Cooked Chuck Roast: https://jesuttonjr.com/recipes/#chuckroast

Do you eat on air or not? Jeanne says no...Jerry said it was fun.

This week, we talk about new ways to listen to the Co-Authored Life Podcast, our continued reading habits, and the fabulous Young Sherlock series on Prime Video and Space. We talk about Sci-Fi TV and real space, and Jeanne gets me on my soapbox about science denialism. We also talk about a reallyspicy meal we had this week that didn’t turn out all that well. Links from this week’s episode:  Podcast listening links: https://jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlifeApologies to Sara Clarke-Stuart for getting her name wrong: https://www.amazon.com/Unsung-Mushroom-Sarah-Clarke-Stuart-ebook/dp/B0FPXSW365Battlestar Galactica on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/battlestar-galactica/Space 1999 on Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/space-1999/8528918137852915112Kielbasa Jasmine Rice w/Pepper and Onions: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/recipesLaVazza Dolcevita Classico Ground Coffee: https://www.lavazzausa.com/en/roast-and-ground-coffee/dolcevita-classico-ground-coffee

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This week, we went to San Marco Books and More to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. We sold some books, met some new friends, and bought some new books. We also reached a major milestone on my third novel, which we share with you. We talked about the NFL draft, which was low-key for us (Jaguar Fans), and a delicious dinner Jeanne made. Links: Good Vibes only Roly by Gabriella Alfonso https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244129024-good-vibes-only-roly My Best Friend Brutus by K. C. Tran: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/239266443-my-best-friend-brutus Pierre the Parrot’s Guide to Paris by Adam Ringhof, Lauren Ringhof: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/250773190-pierre-the-parrot-s-guide-to-paris Song of the Unsung Mushroom by Sarah Clarke Stuart: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/241249476-song-of-the-unsung-mushroom The Storm & the Sea by R.D.G. Lover: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222286003-the-storm-the-sea Eclosion Point by J E Sutton Jr (Coming in the Fourth Quarter): https://www.jesuttonjr.com/eclosion-point Book Deal on Google Play, buy both novels for 50% off: https://play.google.com/store/info/name/J_E_Sutton_Jr?id=11ylzqwrkw Young Sherlock: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0OHZJ90LNM4KVKJXM4K15HDQJRLasagna Soup: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025009-lasagna-soup?unlocked_article_code=1.cFA.pblk.ZuyWRhYqU_hy 

This week we talk about future book signings and the progress on the upcoming novel, Eclosion Point. We review Song of the Unsung Mushroom by Sarah Clarke Stuart, the movie One Battle After Another, and our rewatch of Battlestar Galactica. We wrap up the week by talking about a delicious roasted fish-and-cherry tomatoes dish.Links for this week:Literary Indulgence Festival https://literaryindulgence.com/Song of the Unsung Mushroom: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPXSW365 The Cat in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDNV62SXMurder Capital: https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Capital-Stories-1890s-1980s/dp/B08BDZ5M25One Battle After Another: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/one-battle-after-another/umc.cmc.66y1fmjq8p3jni6jntoj53id7Battlestar Galactica https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/battlestar-galactica/Widow's Bay: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/widows-bay/umc.cmc.1zzly0vah46bnvnwf0qkrjhh2Roasted Fish with Cherry Tomatoes: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020454-one-pan-roasted-fish-with-cherry-tomatoes

This week we talk acknowledge form listener/viewer feedback and we talk about our upcoming appearance at Independent Bookstore Day! We discuss the books we just finished and are now reading, and we talk about tv shows weare watching including finishing both Detective Hole and The Pitt! We also talk about recent food choices and our plans to step it up a notch in the kitchen. It’s Go Time!  Links in this Episode:San Marco Bookstore Independent Bookstore Day: https://sanmarcobooksandmore.com/event/2026-04-25/independent-bookstore-day-2026-our-54th-birthday-partyThe Fisherman’s Dock: https://thefishermansdock.com/locations/orange-park/Hamnet: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43obo890641-hamnetThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32620332-the-seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13Urban Vietnamese: https://www.instagram.com/urban_vietnamese/Shelf Trophy!: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/store/p/cybernetic-resonance-97tkwKobo Plus: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/cybernetic-resonance

This week we talk about the release of Cybernetic Resonancewhich released on Tuesday! We celebrate with a book sale on the website. Discuss books including talking about our favorite detective stories. We spend more time talking about the Artemis II mission to the moon and back and we alsodiscuss the foods we are eating. Jeanne also apologises to a food industry …you don’t want to miss that. Links for this week’s episode:Book Sale: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/store/novelsPut a copy of Cybernetic Resonance (Paperback or Hardback) in your cart then add a Paperback copy of The Failsafe Program and get the Failsafe Program at 50% off! Other links for Cybernetic Resonance: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/cybernetic-resonanceThe Co-Authored Life on social media-  New links for the Co-Authored Life:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coauthoredlifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coauthoredlifeThreads: https://www.threads.com/@coauthoredlifeNasa’s Artemis II Coverage: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/Encyclopedia Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/ENC/encyclopedia-brown/Gemma Fish + Oyster: https://www.gemmafishandoyster.com/Reach out to us on Social Media and tell us what you think. Give us ideas for future episodes or give us your answers to some of the questions we ask on the podcast. What is YOUR favorite detective?

This week, we talk about the release of Cybernetic Resonance on April 14th, we discuss Project Hail Mary (the book), and books we’ve read more than once. We talk about the event that everyone is talking about…the Artemis II moon mission! And Jeanne gives us a quick dinner recipe. (Oh yeah…there is popcorn!) Links: Pre-Order Cybernetic Resonance Ebooks: https://books2read.com/CyberResonanceArtemis II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kR2KK8TEsNetflix: Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole: https://www.netflix.com/title/8161032Life Interpreted Substack: https://lifeinterpreted.substack.com/

This week, we try out a new recording setup, and we talk about our recent pop-up book signing, Bridgerton, various reading topics, and the perilsof food delivery services. Links: Happy Medium Books Café; https://happymediumbookscafe.com/Bridgerton: https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398James Bond: https://ianfleming.com/james-bond/The Failsafe Program and Cybernetic Resonance: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/store/novels

This week, we talk about new editions of The Failsafe Programthat have just arrived, the next novel, Cybernetic Resonance, which arrives on April 14th.  We also talked about our book signing on March 28th.  We talk about finishing Scarpetta and what else we are watching. We also talk about food! We had a fun weekend in Savannah this past week and we talkedabout the food at the resort. We also play a game where Jeanne tries to guess the name of the steak house we ate at… Links from this episode: The Failsafe Program:   https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thefailsafeprogramCybernetic Resonance Presale links: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/cybernetic-resonanceKindle Scribe: https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Kindle-Scribe/dp/B0DVQQGMCZ?th=1Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbo: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-on-Snow-audiobook/dp/B00UB25R46Firefly: https://www.amazon.com/Firefly-Season-1/dp/B000H4TX9IPlant Riverside Savannah: https://www.plantriverside.com/about/ 

A preview of the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

A preview of the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

A preview of the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

This week we introduce new segment names, talk about the latest events for Cybernetic Resonance, Venezuelan food, books and TV, and more.Links: Cybernetic Resonance Pre-Order Links: https://jesuttonjr.com/cybernetic-resonanceScarpetta: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Scarpetta/0IYURQJJ9GC7MMKKYBJBUXPLE8Hard Eight: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6425.Hard_EightProject Hail Mary: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-maryRed Lentil Soup: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016062-red-lentil-soup

A fun preview for the upcomming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

A fun preview for the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

A fun preview for the upcomming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

This week, we talk about the upcoming release of CyberneticResonance, what we are watching on TV (Plot and Popcorn!), A book review, and What's For Dinner!  Links Cybernetic Resonance ARC Team Signup: https://forms.gle/9kA6RfqZSTcLYnSa8Life, interpreted: https://lifeinterpreted.substack.com/God of the Woods by Liz Moore: https://www.amazon.com/Audible-God-Woods-Novel/dp/B0CLH8D891Fish and Grits: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022544-blackened-fish-with-quick-grits?q=Blackened%20

A promo for the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life

A promo for the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life

A promo for the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life

A promo for the next episode of The Co-Authored Life

This week we talk about a milestone birthday, a book release, and an exciting new project.Hakkasan: https://www.fontainebleau.com/miamibeach/dining/restaurants/hakkasan/Life Interpreted SubStack: https://lifeinterpreted.substack.com/Recipe for Best Juicy Skillet Pork Chops: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/37062/juicy-skillet-pork-chops/

A promo for the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

A promo for the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life

A promo for the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life

This week, we talk about a book signing for a fellow independent author, Amber Sherrill. We discuss SuperBowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, AND the halftime show by Bad Bunny. We also talk about our editing process and upcoming events for the next novel.Links: The Cat in the Woods by Amber Sherrill: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Woods-Amber-Sherrill-ebook/dp/B0GDNV62SXThe 1984 Apple Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zfqw8nhUw Olympic Squirrel: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yvYgSK_-ChQSuperBowl Streaker: https://people.com/super-bowl-2026-security-escorts-streaker-off-field-patriots-player-helps-11902408Signup for Layla's Legion: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/laylaslegion

Here is a preview of the third episode of our podcast. We talk SuperBowl, altered editing, book signings, and other relationship stuff.

Manscaping is no laughing matter. Here is a preview of the third episode of our podcast. We talk SuperBowl, altered editing, book signings, and other relationship stuff.

A preview of the next episode of The Co-Authored Life. We talk Super Bowl, altered editing, book signings, and other relationship stuff.

A conversation about the creative process for Jeanne. Some football talk about the recently completed NFL regular season. And some recipes we think you might like to try out.Links in this Episode: Keilbasa And Rice: https://plowingthroughlife.com/kielbasa-and-rice/Pork Chops and Snap Peas: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020278-one-pan-pork-chops-with-feta-snap-peas-and-mint

A preview of the upcomming second episode of The Co-Authored Life

A preview of the upcomming second episode of The Co-Authored Life.

The Debut Episode of The Co-Authored Life Podcast featuring author J E Sutton Jr and his wife Jeanne (editor, cover art, social media). In this episode, we discuss the origins of The Failsafe Program, the author's pen name, influences, and the writing process.Links In this Episode: The Bold City StorytellerAuthor Website One Pot Curry Japanese Chicken and Rice Recipe

Bad tech in fiction and drama is immersion-breaking. This is an excerpt from our upcoming Episode 1.

How does a 59 year old author write his first novel after 35 years of "thinking about it?" Find out in this excerpt from our upcoming Episode 1.

Which one are you? This promo features part of our first episode, which debuts later this week.

Just an Excerpt from our first episode. Just to give you a taste of what is to come in the first episode.