This week’s episode is about one of my personal favorite books, Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe, and I’m joined by returning guest and longtime friend (and librarian) Jess Harshbarger! This book is everything to me — OnlyFans, motherhood, wrestling, robots, and cosplay are brought together to create this absolutely amazing work of art. 

Jess is a library branch manager and has worked in public libraries for the last 18 years.  She is a Virginia native but has also spent time in Arizona, North Carolina and Ohio. She is married with two children and three dogs. Her favorite pastime is listening to live music 🎶 and dreams of competing on a music trivia show one day. In the last five years she has embraced her inner 👩🏻‍🎨 . Her style fits best in abstract realism and she mostly uses acrylic medium. She posts under Whimsical Wallflower on Facebook and @whimsicalwallflowerart on instagram, although with her ADHD she admittedly has a hard time keeping up with posts. 

Pornstar Martini (from Delish.com)

2oz. vanilla vodka

1oz. passion fruit liqueur (such as Passoã)

1oz. passion fruit purée

1/2oz. fresh lime juice

1/2oz. simple syrup

Sliced fresh passion fruit, for garnish

1oz. Prosecco

Dicrections

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, liqueur, purée, lime juice, and simple syrup. Cover and vigorously shake until outside of shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds

Pour into a coupe or wine glass. Garnish with passion fruit slices.

Pour Prosecco into a shot glass. Drink separately or pour into cocktail.

In This Episode

Jess’ Previous DITL Episode - Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

PouredOver Podcast interviewing Rufi Thorpe

Interview with Rufi Thorpe

Writer’s Digest - Rufi Thorpe Interview