The Currently Reading Podcast

Minisode: An Interview with "I Thought It Would Be Better Than This" Author Jessica N. Turner

11 Apr 2025

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Today's spoiler-free minisode (the first one in years!) includes a conversation between Kaytee and author Jessica N Turner. Jessica is the author of multiple books. Her newest is I Thought it Would Be Better Than This, a memoir wrapped into self-help about dealing with disappointment in our lives. Tune in to hear about: The process of writing a book that intricately details someone else's story. What it was like to pivot from more traditional productivity and self-help into memoir. Finding love again. The "soft" places we land when we are hurting. Ways to be a witness and be with someone in their grief and disappointment. Jessica's own Current Reads. Minisode show notes are not timestamped, but linked titles are below for you to peruse. These are affiliate links, which kick back a small percentage of your purchase to the podcast, which helps support the show! Season 1, Episode 7: First time Jessica was on the show. I Thought it Would Be Better Than This by Jessica N. Turner Jessica's website The Fringe Hours by Jessica N. Turner Stretched Too Thin by Jessica N. Turner The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters (Just want to point out here that just like our no-prep episodes, Jessica does this Current Reads section all off the cuff and I am suitably impressed!) Moloka'i by Alan Brennert Daughter of Moloka'i by Alan Brenert Connect With Us: Jessica can be found on Instagram at @jessicanturner or at her website The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop dot org unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

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