Cool authors do cool things

Is this real life? We were honored to chat with three amazing writers that we admire so much! Sally chats with Jamie Raines and his wife Saba to discuss our November Books of the Month, T in LGBT. Renee then invited KJ Dell’Antonia back to the show to discuss the adaptation of her 2020 book Chicken sisters.

Trans experiences and allyship (0:22)

We are heading into November and our book club theme is Trans Voices and our non-fiction book is The T in LGBT. Sally sat down with author Jamie Raines and his wife and collaborator Shaaba to discuss a wide range of trans experiences, allyship, establishing boundaries around social media, and more.

KJ Dell’Antonia From page to screen (20:04)

Four years ago, KJ ​​Dell’Antonia’s first novel chicken sisters is a New York Times bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club selection. Now it has been adapted into a TV series and is airing on the Hallmark Channel! Renee talks to KJ about the experience of adapting the book, why it resonates, and why Hallmark is the perfect place to adapt it.

Books/Resources Mentioned

The T in LGBT by Jamie Raines (our nonfiction book of the month!)

Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia

Renee’s first interview with KJ Dell’Antonia in 2021

Bonnie Garmus’ Chemistry Course

Renee interviewed by Bonnie Gamers

Playing the Witch Card by KJ Dell’Antonia

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This episode was edited and produced by Renee Powers on the ancestral lands of the Dakota people.

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