Andrew Wittstadt is joined by author Maxine Rosaler in a discussion of her latest book, The Missing Kidney. Topics include: writing as a living–emotional depth–writing about yourself–being sick of yourself–is writing worth it?--what’s the point of being a writer?--and more!

Recorded 10/11/2025

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The Missing Kidney by Maxine Rosaler: https://amzn.to/4hF7lkQ

Queen for a Day by Maxine Rosaler: https://amzn.to/4qDTQGj

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The Stories of John Cheever: https://amzn.to/47DeoGs

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The Complete Stories of Flannery O’Connor: https://amzn.to/43d54rf

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The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton: https://amzn.to/3Liba3y

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