A novel that is near and dear to my heart (for some reasons discussed in this episode), Headlights by CJ Leede is the kind of book that feels like it can change a life. I sat down and unpacked it all with CJ, how it felt to write about something so large, the approach to capturing place, leaning into The Shining of it all, and so much more. Speaking with CJ is always an occasion that makes a day immensely better, and this conversation is no exception. Immensely grateful for her and her earnestness in this interview. Links to order Headlights and to keep up with CJ on socials:

* CJ’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceejthemoment/?hl=en

* CJ’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@ceejthemoment

* CJ’s BlueSy: https://bsky.app/profile/ceejthemoment.bsky.social

* To Order Headlights: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250857958/headlights/

* To register for our event in Springfield, MO: https://programs.thelibrary.org/event/15998261

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