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The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and NeuroscienceWriting, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience Author: Kelton Reid
If youre searching for a show that pulls back the curtain on the mystique of the writing life, look no further than The Writer Files. Hosts Kelton Reid and Milena Gonzalez study the habits, habitats, and brains of the biggest and brightest authors of our time. Tune in each week to learn from bestselling and acclaimed writers on how to keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writers block. Please follow The Writer Files wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a rating or review to help other writers find us. Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Education, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How Acclaimed Debut Novelist Jessica Siskin Writes
Friday, 13 November, 2026
Acclaimed debut novelist Jessica Siskin spoke with us about her creative career spanning fashion, viral food art, and fiction, and her debut novel LOOKS PERFECT. Jessica Siskin is an author, former fashion executive, and founder of the viral Instagram brand Misterkrisp, a popular Instagram-based business specializing in elaborate, custom Rice Krispies Treats. Her debut novel, Looks Perfect, follows a buzzy fashion designer whose relationship crumbles just as her business explodes. The book explores identity, performative culture, and what authenticity means in a hyper-visible world. Bestselling author Ali Rosen called the book, “A timely exploration of identity in the age of curated selves, Looks Perfect follows a fashion insider navigating the distance between appearance and authenticity.” Jessica Siskin earned her MFA from the New School. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Jessica Siskin, Milena, and I discussed: Curating a new list of writerly New York City bars What it means to “swim through your feelings” The themes of image-making, authenticity, and online performance at the heart of her book Why she pivoted from food art to writing fiction When taking time off from your WIP is OK And a lot more! Show Notes: jessicasiskin.com Looks Perfect: A Novel by Jessica Siskin [Amazon] Jessica Siskin on Facebook Jessica Siskin on TikTok Jessica Siskin on Instagram Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
