HeyJaredRatting Around (Emily Austin’s Substack)
Thoughts from author Emily Austin regarding: writing, books, and other things.
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UNSOLICITED OPINIONS REGARDING MY TASTE IN MOVIES & T.V. (opens the original)
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After you publish a book, sometimes you have conversations about optioning it for film or T.V. Any time this has happened to me, I’ve forgotten every thought I’ve ever had in my entire life.So, I’m writing this summary of my taste in movies and T.V. because writing helps me formalize my thoughts and remember things, and I figured, why not subject you to this?WHAT ARE MY TOP 4 MOVIES OF ALL TIME?Pretend I was asked this on the spot and under pressure.“Oh God. I’m not sure. Off the top of my head,
COVERED IN BRUISES (opens the original)
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Hello everyone,Here’s what’s been on my mind lately:1) Why am I perpetually covered in bruises?2) I’m teaching a writing class this fall. I’ve never taught a writing class before, and I don’t have an MFA, so God help me. I have taught library related classes, so I’m capable of doing things like developing a syllabus and rubrics. I’m not, however, well acquainted with writing as a subject to study. Lord knows what I’ll impart on my poor pupils.3) I tie-dyed some shirts with my sister and nephew a
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