Eva and Katryn dive into a number of nuanced author struggles this week, from the dehumanization of authors as a product, to the myth of control when it comes to moving the needle, to the discourse surrounding pen names. Eva’s Ron Burgundy references start to reach Lord of the Rings levels, and Katryn can’t hear the title of the medical show “The Pitt” without singing “The Pit”*

*Content Notes/TWs: 

We briefly mention the author recently known as ‘Moldemort’ in a discussion about pen names. This is not an endorsement, JKR has used her massive platform and money to globally cause harm to trans kids, end of story.

Sources

• This Time article details the massive Taylor Jenkins Reid deal that has massive implications in publishing, both (hopefully) good, and troubling
• We share some comments from the author community (inc. MK Lobb) about the ‘moving the needle discourse.’
• Check out Lady Whistlethreads (upgrade to paid for extras) on Substack

Eva and Katryn share their hellscape escapism picks:

• Katryn: Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Key & Peele, Bottoms, It’s Elementary

• Anita De Monte Laughs Last, Temptation Island