Reckon True Stories, Episode 5: Alexander Chee
“Easily one of the hardest things about the writing life is the asymmetry between effort and reward.”
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Reckon True Stories, Episode 4: On Writing About Mothers and Fathers
“What does repair actually look like, and what do we want it to look like?”
Reckon True Stories, Episode 3: Hanif Abdurraqib
On basketball, Ohio, and the art of the playlist.
Reckon True Stories, Episode 2: Roxane Gay
Plus: Deesha and Kiese in Vanity Fair, and Virtual Launch Party.
We’re Live! Introducing Reckon True Stories, with Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon
Our premiere episode is here — join us every Tuesday for new episodes during Season One.
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More writers and conversations on Instagram and TikTok.
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Thank you for another amazing season of stories.
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