Joanna

For those of us who’ve published at the height of Covid lockdown and now have paperbacks coming out, it’s a poignant and hopeful reminder of how much has happened in a year. And…the paperback is lighter, cheaper, and makes a lovely Mother’s Day gift! 

I sat down with wonderful Zibby Owens right before the city shut down and Covid hit us all hard, one year ago. I enjoyed our conversation immensely. That it was in-person seems like a strange and beautiful relic of another time. Here is the transcript and the audio. 

Guess who’s an expert about working from home? And I’m illustrated!

I did a deep dive into books about cults, inspired by my own experience with a friend.

April 14th was St. Ivo’s official publication day and it was greeted with a gorgeous review in The New York Times. It is an incredible gift to receive a review that really sees the author’s intention in a complex way. I’m so honored.

Entertainment Weekly recommends St. Ivo and describes it so well: “For those fantasizing about a weekend getaway right now, perhaps this rich psychological thriller will scratch (and then curb) the itch. Hershon’s latest follows a seemingly idyllic married couple, grieving the disappearance of their daughter, as they’re invited to spend a few days with some estranged friends in their new country home. We won’t tell you what happens next.”

I wrote something for New York Magazine about what to read right now.

Thanks to Madam Mayo for this thoughtful Q&A about St. Ivo and the writing life.

What an honor to be included on Emma Straub’s list. Her bookstore Books Are Magic is, well, magical, and I am so excited to read her new novel, which I’ve pre-ordered from…Books are Magic.