In this episode of she reads, Alma Limón talks to... Beth McCallum...You may know her as "Bethsbookshelf" on Instagram. Beth is a 25-year-old Scottish writer living in Glasglow.  She majored in Creative Writing, Journalism, and English literature, and in this interview, we talk about all the different routes she has taken with that degree. Beth talks about her blog "daisy chains" where she writes book reviews, poems, and short stories. We also talk ALL about her job as a freelance writer, and she shares the writing routine that helped her to write two novels!  In this episode: Interview with Beth McCallumTopics:Bookstagram communityGetting a job as a freelance writer.Writing routinesNovel writing (plot, creating characters, point of view, software)What makes a good book.Beth´s social media:Blog: Daisy ChainsInstagram: BethsBookShelf Alma´s social media:Blog: Almalimon.comInstagram: She reads podcast Intro Music created by Diego AlíInstagram: Diego Alí

Hey guys I have been a little MIA lately, but I am back with a new episode. This episode is inspired by a new book I got recently called "wild spirit, soft heart" by butterflies rising. She is an amazing writer I found on Instagram (find her IG HERE)In this episode, I talk about what has been bothering lately and the reason why I have not been podcasting. I have to admit, it is a little all over the place (rambling) but hopefully, you find something in it. I read beautiful words from butterflies rising about heartbreak, I read from my journal about forgiveness and at the end, I talk about why women are thought to cater to a man´s worst self.IG: @SHEREADS.PODCAST

Hey guys I thought it would be fun to try this just so we can get to know each other better, I got some dm´s saying that I really have never done an episode "about me" so I guess this is it... I am quite proud of the length of this video lol! 73 Q in 22 ish minutes? Not bad! Anyway, I hope you get to know me a little better in this episode!IG: @SHEREADS.PODCASTAlma Limón´s website  www.almalimon.com

In this episode of She reads, Alma Limón talks about "A gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles. She explains why and how this book is relevant TODAY, the different ways in which this read helped her to make sense of her thoughts in times of turmoil and she reads passages from the book which beautifully explain how worlds...go away. The novel is about..."A 30 year old count named Alexander Rostov who is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol hotel in 1922 in Moscow. Rostov must now live in an attic room as some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history unfold. Unexpectedly the counts reduced circumstances provide him entry into a world of emotional discovery" Follow the podcast on Instagram HERE

"What if we were exactly what’s needed?What then?How would I live If I was exactly what’s needed to heal the world?" In this episode, Alma Limón shares stories that bring her hope.In the world in such disarray, hope is the only thing we must not lose. She reads from the following books:1- Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living- Krista Tippett.2-Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead.Brené Brown3-Everything is fcked: A book about hope Mark Manson.Find the podcast Instagram HEREYale African American History

In this episode of she reads, Alma Limón inspired by Elena Ferrante´s novel "My Brilliant Friend" wanders about what makes a toxic friendship vs a healthy one. She also talks about how painful it is when we feel like we are no longer necessary to the people we love and how this can sabotage our relationships. Lastly, Alma thinks about why it is so hard to acknowledge our own feelings and why we are so inclined to consume emotional pornography. Books Mentioned:Elena Ferrante- My Brilliant FriendRising Strong- Brené Brown-Follow the podcast on Instagram here: shereads.podcastIntro/Outro song by Diego Alí

In this episode of she reads. Alma Limón reads passages from Normal People by Sally Rooney, she explains why she felt captivated by the narrative, writing style, and characters of the novel, and also talks about how this novel helped her to make peace with the way she experiences love. Follow the podcast on Instagram here: shereads.podcast Intro/Outro Song: Diego AlíFollow Diego Alí on IG here: Diegohip

Description:This episode is NOT about a woman. But rather, about a manwho in spite of beingthe Emperor of France,Felt he was nothing,without one. Host Alma Limón reflects on How was it possible that the same man who was literally conquering the world, was at the same time sending desperate letters to his wife Josephine and telling her he was nothing if she didn’t love him back? Find the podcast Instagram here: shereads.podcastIntro/Outro song by Diego Alí Find Diego Alí on Instagram here: diegohipo

In this episode of she reads. Alma talks about Impressionism, and why it is not only beautiful but in which ways it was also a revolutionary movement in art history.Mary Cassatt was an American who was not afraid to follow her artistic urges and moved to Paris to become a painter at the end of the 19th century. In spite of all the limitations that were put on women at the time, she became one of the most remembered American artists in the world.Find the podcast Instagram here: shereads.podcastIntro/Outro song by Diego Alí Find Diego Alí on Instagram here: diegohipo

In this episode:Inspired by the book: Love Letters to Great men and women, in which I found out about George Sand, I was captivated by her bold personality, but also fascinated by a letter she wrote to Pietro Pagello in 1834. I fell in love with the way she describes how she feels about him, how in spite of speaking different languages, and not knowing much about each other, she feels such a strong connection. In this episode, I will read to you my favorite passages from this letter and tell you all about this iconic French woman from the 19th century. Let us talk about what it was like to be a woman then, and what it was like to be loved. Journaling time: Do you prefer to dance with no one watching, with a group of friends or with one special partner? Artist mentioned:  Auguste Toulmoucheintro/outro song: Losing you-Ever RoseFind the podcast Instagram here: shereads.podcast.