Nightbitch: : the raw reality of creative motherhood
This Between the Seasons book episode explores Nightbitch a novel by Rachel Yoder, a work of magical realism about a mother longing to reclaim her identity of artist. Named a best book of the year by Esquire and Vulture and recognized as a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Fiction. It was adapted for screen in 2024 by writer and director by Marielle Heller, starring Amy Adams. https://www.racheljyoder.com/ This episode weaves my own reflections on the themes of the book, with women’s voices from our Creative Magic book club, readings from the book and excerpts January 8th - Womancraft Submission Zoom call – link here January 9th- Feb 13th – submissions open at Womancraft Publishing – find out more. January 13th – Creative Magic Book Club – Magic Maker by Pam Grossman – sign up here January 20th Free Multi-Passionate Creative class – sign up here Feb 10th - The Multi-Passionate Creative and The Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur, starts, early birds to Jan 30th. Find out more...*** We talked about: Creative mothers – the inherent struggles What we cannot talk about – the experience of motherhood and Writing new stories – our own stories Mothering in patriarchy Mammalian mothering Maternal rage Identity – loss of, finding it again through creativity Extended Episode just $3 at www.patreon.com/lucyhpearce A deeper dive into identity The public body of mother and the artist’s need for time alone and secrecy Maternal inheritance and our maternal ancestors The feeling of loss of time and career Wanda White – the author of the book in the book! Want more? A full episode of my second conversation with Sarah Detweiler is available on the $6/9 dollar Patreon tiers. At this level you can also join us for future book clubs www.patreon.com/lucyhpearce Resources Nightbitch The Rainbow Way The Artist’s Way All Fours Burning Woman Moods of Motherhood Crow Moon Motherhood Until Yesterday I’m a Writer But… About Rachel Yoder Named a best book of the year by Esquire and Vulture and recognized as a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Fiction. It was adapted for screen in 2024 by writer and director by Marielle Heller, starring Amy Adams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
