Episode 292
Guest: Charlene Elsby
Book: Red Flags: Stories and Other Disturbances
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Join me as I welcome back the brilliant author Charlene Elsby to Salt Lake Dirt. Charlene returns to discuss her latest collection, Red Flags: Stories and Other Disturbances, released on October 30th by House of Vlad. We delve into the inspiration behind this compelling collection of short stories, exploring themes of death and the human psyche. Charlene shares insights into her writing process, revealing how real-life events and introspection shape her narratives.
In this episode, we explore the profound and often humorous aspects of mortality, as Charlene's stories capture the authentic flow of consciousness in moments of life and death. We discuss the influence of ketamine treatments on my personal perspective on death and how they resonate with the themes in Charlene's work. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as we discuss empathy, creativity, and the absurdity of life and death.
Thanks for listening!
Kyler
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