The Ish is a podcast from the liminal spaces of life, love, art, religion, and politics, hosted by Cameron Dezen Hammon.
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A show for people who lead hymns and people who love hymns.
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Literary Speaking connects writers with the publishing industry by featuring conversations with best selling authors, literary agents, publishers and publicity firms. How do I establish a writing practice? Find an agent? Get published? Build a platform? Discover tips and tricks to build your writing practice and release your story out into the world. Join me as I interview expert guests as they share their experiences as published authors and industry professionals to inspire and infuse your ...
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Season 4 - Episode 1 - The Art of the Anthology with Michele Filgate
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Michele Filgate shares how she pitched, placed and edited her anthology - What My Mother & I Don't Talk About. We discuss everything from how she pitched the project, the essay that started it all and how she edited the pieces to fit for publication. Michele also shares how to handle rejection when submitting essays to popular publications and her …
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In this special bonus episode Cameron sits down with her dear friend, writer and classical homeopath Fi Connors, to discuss love addiction, romantic obsession and recovery, and how it relates to Cameron's just released memoir THIS IS MY BODY. Click here to buy Cameron's memoir THIS IS MY BODY. This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton…
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On this week's episode Cameron talks to author and editor Lilly Dancyger about the recently released collection of essays she edited for Seal Press, Burn It Down: Women Writing About Anger. Click here to buy BURN IT DOWN! And click here to buy Cameron's memoir THIS IS MY BODY! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Bra…
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Vanishing-ish, with Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum
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On this week's episode Cameron talks to author Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum about her 2018 collection of short stories What We Do With the Wreckage, and a particular short story therein entitiled "Where Have the Vanished Girls Gone?" Click here to buy WHAT WE DO WITH THE WRECKAGE! And click here to buy Cameron's memoir THIS IS MY BODY! This show is ma…
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On this week's episode Cameron celebrates the release of her memoir THIS IS MY BODY by having last week's guest, journalist Lyz Lenz, back to talk about faith, sex, shame, and religious trauma. Click here to buy Cameron's memoir THIS IS MY BODY! And click here for info on the Texas Book Festival! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Mor…
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On this week's episode Cameron talks to journalist Lyz Lenz about her spectacular new book God Land, the dangers of evangelicalism, and the deeply freeing experience of leaving it behind. Click here to buy GOD LAND! And click here to pre-order Cameron's forthcoming memoir THIS IS MY BODY! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim…
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On this week's episode Cameron talks to groundbreaking journalist Sarah Stankorb about her powerful cover story for The Washington Post about the bloggers exposing sexual abuse in evangelical churches. Content warning: sexual abuse, sexual assault, spiritual abuse. Click here to read The Watchers, Sarah's cover story for The Washington Post. And cl…
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In episode 5, Cameron interviews Houston-based performance poet and writer Emanuelee “Outspoken” Bean in front of a live audience at local bar/cafe Cafeza. Their conversation, woven between poetry performances, circles around art, success, fear, failure, and what it means to live as a learner. Click here to pre-order Cameron's forthcoming memoir TH…
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Gendered-ish, with Justin McRoberts & Scott Erickson
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In episode 4, Cameron talks to Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson about prayer, religious trauma, and the gendering of God. Click here to buy MAY IT BE SO! And click here to pre-order Cameron's forthcoming memoir THIS IS MY BODY! Christena Cleveland is a theologian and activist who talks and writes about the gender of God. This show is made possib…
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In episode 3, Cameron talks with debut author Amy Long about her haunting new collection of essays —CODEPENDENCE —on opioid addiction and pain management, as well as her journey of writing and releasing the collection. Click here to buy CODEPENDENCE! And click here to pre-order Cameron's forthcoming memoir THIS IS MY BODY! This show is made possibl…
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In episode 2, Cameron talks to debut memoirist Sarah Townsend— author of SETTING THE WIRE— about motherhood, mental illness, and family ties. Click here to buy SETTING THE WIRE! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Brawner, Candice & Marc Robinson, and John Mann. To support the work we're doing and receive bonus cont…
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In our first episode of Season 3, Cameron talks to debut novelist Agnes Gomillion— author of THE RECORD KEEPER- about afrofuturism, the history of Christianity in the black community, and the pleasures and perils of being ahead of your time. Click here to buy THE RECORD KEEPER! This show is made possible by patrons like Robyn Morton, Jim & Becky Br…
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Publishing Feminist Banshees: Writing Sexy Feminist Books with Rachel Dewoskin
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Writing about Sex and Feminism.Can you publish each book with a different publisher? How do you develop your characters as a feminist writer? Rachel Dewoskin, author of BANSHEE discusses how she teaches her students to write characters that are complex and multi-dimensional as well as how she's published each book with a different publisher. A rich…
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Hiring a Book Publicist with Cameron Dezen Hammon
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Book publicist and author Cameron Dezen Hammon discusses the work of a book publicist, which social media avenues to explore and which ones not to waste money on. She also shares the value of Bookstagrammers and what it's like working with a book publicist to market your book. Cameron believes good publicity is about finding what’s newsworthy about…
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On Being Human & A Writer with Jen Pastiloff
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We're only human and we all struggle to quiet the IA - our inner asshole - as Jen Pastiloff coined it. In this episode Jen shares how her agent found her, what it's like building a large social platform and using a street team based on community sharing to promote her book, On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real & Listening Hard. We als…
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The Weekend Book Proposal with Kirsten Ott Palladino
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Kirsten Ott Palladino, co-founder of Equally Wed.com the digital leader for gay, lesbian, transgender, queer and bisexual weddings, penned the perfect book proposal in just one weekend! Listen in as she shares her experience writing a book proposal in 48 hours, which books she recommends and how she wrote, pitched and published her non-fiction book…
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Writing Hybrid Memoir & Literary Community Building with T Kira Madden
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Author T Kira Madden discusses how she wrote her book, Long Live The Tribe of Fatherless Girls using elements of fiction writing, hybrid formats not typically seen in memoir and the importance of building a solid literary community with kindness. T Kira Madden is a lesbian APIA writer, photographer, and amateur magician living in New York City. She…
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Nastashia Minto author and poet of the memoir NAKED: The rhythm and groove of it. The length and depth to it. discusses how she published her work, set up readings and marketed her memoir. Nastashia Minto is an African American woman who was born in South Georgia and raised there by her grandparents. She grew up in poverty and around drugs, alcohol…
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Writing & Promoting Your Memoir with Nicole Chung
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Nicole Chung discusses life as an editor in chief for Catapult Magazine and writing her memoir All You Can Ever Know. She shares how long it took to write the proposal and the book as well as navigating book tours, writing about adoption as a transracial adoptee. Packed full of writing and editing tips Nicole also shares what she's looking for as t…
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Ask an Agent with Eric Smith of P.S. Literary
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Book Agent Eric Smith of P.S. Literary discusses life as a Literary Agent and MFA Professor. What platform really means to book agents, queries that grab his attention, a typical day in the life of a literary agent and forthcoming works by his clients. Eric Smith is a Literary Agent with P.S. Literary, Author of The Geek’s Guide to Dating, He has a…
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Renegade Writing, Book Touring & Ranch Living with Author Pam Houston
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Award Winning Author Pam Houston discusses her memoir, Deep Creek Finding Hope In The High Country. Listen in as she shares her writing and editing process, the moment when her editor read the first draft and said it wasn't the book she was expecting and how Pam manages life as a writer, teacher and mentor while raising a family of animals on her b…
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In this inaugural episode of The Ish Live, Cameron talks to New York Times best-selling author Dani Shapiro about her incredible new memoir, Inheritance. Click here to buy Inheritance. And subscribe to Dani's podcast here! Huge thanks to Brazos Bookstore for hosting The Ish Live! If you love The Ish and want access to even more content, including o…
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From Novel to Netflix with Yangsze Choo
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Yangsze Choo discusses how she wrote her second book, The Night Tiger after the success of her first novel, The Ghost Bride. What did it take to get back into writing and how different was the publishing process the second time around? She'll share how to navigate book auctions, connecting with book sellers and working with her agent, Jenny Bent to…
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The Unconventional Memoir with Reema Zaman
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Award-winning author Reema Zaman shares her experience writing, pitching and publishing her memoir, I Am Yours. I Am Yours is the first English-language memoir written by a Bangladeshi woman that explores the intersection of personal and political with such clarity and power. Reema's story of resilience and radical self-love is a call to action for…
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The Introvert's Guide To Writing & Publishing Your Book with Susan Henderson
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Author Susan Henderson shares her experience in writing, publishing and promoting her recent novel, The Flicker of Old Dreams. She'll share how she navigates the social scene as an introvert and how to network authentically without stepping a foot outside of your door. We'll discuss which avenues worked best to promote her novels and attract new re…
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Rock Your Book Tour with Tabitha Blankenbiller
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Hosting your own book tour with author Tabitha Blankenbiller discusses the unique ways in which you can connect with book stores, local businesses and publications to promote your book. Tabitha toured with her debut memoir, Eats of Eden to rave reviews. Here she'll share her successes and tips she learned along the way.…
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Perseverance in Publishing with Caroline Leavitt
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Best-selling Author Caroline Leavitt discusses her latest best-selling book, Cruel Beautiful World as well as her journey through writing and publishing over 9 novels. We'll discuss topics such as, how do you know your literary agent is a match? Should you hire a publicist to promote your book? We'll also review the benefits of what a wonderful pub…
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In the final episode of the season, Cameron talks to author Bryan Bliss about empathy and privilege, the work of art and activism, and his new book WE'LL FLY AWAY, long listed for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature. Click here to buy We'll Fly Away. This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, an…
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In this episode, Cameron talks to writer Melissa Stephenson about intense sibling relationships, her lifetime obsession with beater cars, and her poignant new memoir, Driven. Click here to buy Driven. This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, and get one free audiobook download at audibletrial.com/theish. This …
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“Women are taught to expect violence.” - Alice Bolin In this timely episode, Cameron talks to essayist Alice Bolin about missing white girl syndrome, sacrificial maidens, and our cultural obsession with the “dead girl show.” Click here to buy Alice's book, Dead Girls. This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, a…
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In this episode, Cameron talks to author and longtime NPR commentator Marion Winik about falling in love with Texas, Prince, and her new book THE BALTIMORE BOOK OF THE DEAD. Buy Marion's books by clicking here! Interested in what we discussed and want more? Here's a short list of recommended writers: Cheryl Strayed Mary Karr Dave Eggers Tara Westov…
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In this episode, Cameron talks to author/activist Lacy M. Johnson about justice, mercy, and the myth of redemptive violence. Purchase Lacy's book The Reckonings by clicking here! Interested in what we discussed and want more? Here's a short list of recommended reading: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson White Rage by Carol Anderson A Paradise Built in H…
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In this very personal episode, Cameron interviews her mentor and friend, the writer Michael Horowitz, about his work with 1960s icon Timothy Leary, consciousness expansion, and briefly, about the cultural impact his daughter, actress Winona Ryder, had on Generation X. Learn more about Michael’s work with Tim Leary here! Interested in what we discus…
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In Episode 4, Cameron talks to poet Brian Turner about his new musical project, uploading human consciousness, and the way music connects us. Buy Brian's album here! This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, and get one free audiobook download at audibletrial.com/theish. This show is made possible by patrons li…
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In Episode 3, Cameron and memoirist Erin O. White discuss Erin's book Given Up For You, which chronicles her experience of falling in love with the Catholic church and another woman simultaneously, and the difficulty of ultimately having to choose one over the other. Buy Erin's book here, and be sure to follow her on Twitter, and Instagram! Interes…
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In Episode 2, Cameron talks to memoirist Lisa Romeo about conversations with ghosts, the surprises of grief, complicated fathers, and Lisa's new book, ‘Starting With Goodbye.’ Buy Lisa's book here, and be sure to follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Interested in what we discussed and want more? Here's a short list of recommended reading…
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Trying to come to grips with the collective madness of the evangelical church in America? In this raucous opening to Season 2, Cameron talks to the delightfully irreverent Jamie Wright, author of blog-turned-book The Very Worst Missionary: A Memoir or Whatever, about how her experience on the international mission field changed everything about her…
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In this episode John & Luke sit down with worship leader, producer and artist Aaron Strumpel to preview his upcoming retuned hymn album, Mighty Refuge. They also discuss their own newly released hymn projects. EPISODE CREDITS Produced by John Hatfield Edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Artwork by Heather Hale Theme music by Indelible Grace VISIT US O…
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In this episode John & Luke sit down with pastor and singer/songwriter Vito Aiuto of The Welcome Wagon to discuss Easter and hymn retuning. They also listen through Easter songs from the ever-incredible Page CXVI and The Village Church. EPISODE CREDITS Produced by John Hatfield Edited and mixed by Luke Brawner Production assistance from Salman Vira…
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In this episode John & Luke sit down with worship leader Cameron Dezen Hammon to discuss the title track from her and her husband's 2010 Advent/Christmas album, Come And See. Purchase Matt & Cameron Hammon's Come And See here! VISIT US ONLINE www.hymnistry.com www.twitter.com/hymnistry www.facebook.com/hymnistry www.instagram.com/hymnistry ©2017 Mi…
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For the Season One finale, Famous-ish, Cameron sits down with her brother, singer/songwriter Alex Dezen, to talk about the meaning of life and art making, the comparative values of millennials and Gen X-ers, and late stage capitalism. This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, and get one free audiobook download…
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In Episode 9, Cameron talks to marine biologist and memoirist Shannon Leone Fowler, who at 28 lost her fiancé to the most venomous sea creature on earth. They talk about grief, healing, and the power of looking someone in the eye. This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, and get one free audiobook download at …
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In Episode 8, Cameron talks to novelist Tova Mirvis about her journey of spiritual deconstruction, the costly decision to walk away from both her Orthodox Jewish faith and her marriage, and the tension that remains in raising children who are still connected to the world she left behind. This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a …
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In Episode 7, Cameron interviews Houston-based artist and writer Ian Cion, founder of the Art and Medicine program at the Children's Cancer Center at MD Anderson. Ian talks about the risk of art, and the heartbreaking yet profound experience of art-making with terminally ill children. This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a fre…
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In Episode 6, Cameron talks to singer-songwriter/ producer Latifah Alattas about body image, ethnicity, ambition, grief, and faith. Plus, listener emails are answered! This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, and get one free audiobook download at audibletrial.com/theish. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twit…
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In Episode 5, "Scientific-ish," Cameron talks to oceanographer and climate scientist Chris Piecuch about the warming of the earth's oceans, the tension between science and religion, and the importance of storytelling in regards to climate change. This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, and get one free audiob…
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In this episode John & Luke discuss Advent with singer/songwriter Andy Gullahorn, and hear a live performance of his arrangement of the hymn "Nations That Long In Darkness Walked." They also share Advent songs from Sufjan Stevens and Cardiphonia. VISIT US ONLINE www.hymnistry.com www.twitter.com/hymnistry www.facebook.com/hymnistry www.instagram.co…
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In Episode 3 of The Ish, author and interfaith activist Saadia Faruqi talks to Cameron Dezen Hammon about raising Muslim kids in America post Trump, the necessary inconvenience of the hijab, and the power of storytelling. Find more info about Saadia at saadiafaruqi.com This episode was sponsored in part by Audible. Sign up for a free 30-day trial, …
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In Episode 2 of The Ish, Cameron Dezen Hammon is joined by author Mandy Len Catron, whose New York Times essay about a little known, 36 question psychology experiment, “To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This,” started an international conversation about romantic love. “We really value our willful ignorance when it comes to love, but I think that’s ch…
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In this episode Luke & John look back on the last church calendar year and count down their top 5 hymn-related projects of the year. NUMBER 5: Civic Club Crux 2017 NUMBER 4: Ryan Delange He Has Come, The Christ Of God NUMBER 3: Jill Phillips Lead Me Home NUMBER 2: Penny & Sparrow Christmas Songs NUMBER 1: Sandra McCracken Steadfast Live VISIT US ON…
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