Huge thanks to
for inviting me on her Off the Page podcast.Ally and I first met when she posted on my viral essay, “Middle-Aged Men Keep Ogling My 16-Year-Old,” offering her firm-yet-empathetic wisdom to a troll who in no way deserved it.
Since then, she made an incredible appearance on my podcast, The Daily Whatever Show, and today I returned the favor. Talking to Ally feels like chatting with an old friend, and talking about writing—including our shared loved of the em-dash—made this show extra special.
Our conversation centered on the topic: who’s story is it, anyway? As memoirist, it can be hard to draw the line between storytelling and oversharing, especially when it comes to writing about our loved ones. Ally and I dove right in, sharing our best practices and origin stories.
Here was one of the stories Dana shared during the podcast:
Happy Father’s Day to My Dad, Who Has No Idea What Day It Is
Every childhood friend of mine is terrified of my Dad, to this day.
What a delightful way to spend a sunny late-summer afternoon—I hope you all enjoy!
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the Live, including:
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