The Co-Authored Life

By with Jerry and Jeanne

Welcome to the Co-Authored Life!

Ever wonder what happens when an author and his favorite person team up behind the mic? Join author J.E. Sutton Jr. and his wife, Jeanne, as they pull back the curta... more

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September 23, 2026 We Don't Have Thumbs, But We Do Have Opinions on Chuck Bass
Navigating book festivals, spaceship cupcakes, and the wild world of indie publishing—one squeaky chair at a time.Join J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie for a recap of the JAX Book Fest, an exclusive cover reveal for Jeannie's upcoming children's book, TV rants about Gossip Girl, and indie publishing updates!👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms:• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:01 – Welcome & JAX Book Fest Recap: Meeting local authors, artists, and friends• 16:12 – The Big Cover Reveal: Jeannie's children's book process and the famous cupcake rocket• 33:03 – TV Update: Falling down the Gossip Girl rabbit hole because of Dungeon Crawler Car• 37:29 – Publishing & Newsletter Updates: Eclosion Point countdown and signed paperback giveaway details🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• Amber Sherrill's Book, The Cat in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Woods-Amber-Sherrill-ebook/dp/B0GDNV62SX• Jonathan Bryant's Book, The Neutrality Act: https://www.jonathanmbryant.com/neutrality-act.html• A Thousand Storybooks Publishing: https://1000storybooks.com/• J.E. Sutton Jr.'s Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• Jeannie's Website: https://jeannemsutton.substack.com/💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release! #IndiePublishing #BookFest #CoverReveal #WritingLife #SelfPublishing
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September 16, 2026 No Rules in Writing, No Rules in Fashion.
Navigating the Writing "Summer Slog," Indie Publishing Updates, and Our Unexpected Addiction to Gossip GirlTackling five writing projects at once? Here is how we survive the summer slog, plus updates on Eclosion Point, children's books, kitchen experiments, and more!👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:00 - Welcome & Why We're Wearing White After Labor Day• 02:35 - Tackling the "Summer Slog": Managing Five Writing Projects• 03:31 - Jeannie's 365 Days of Haiku on Substack• 05:35 - Eclosion Point Editing Progress and Pre-Order Details• 10:20 - Children's Book Update: The Sunride, An Astro-gnomical Adventure• 12:57 - Jerry's Next Novel: Terminal Latitude and the St. Johns River Inspiration• 17:35 - Jeannie's Lumberjack Novel and Exploring Writing Rules vs. Guidelines• 26:50 - Our Unexpected TV Obsession: Binging Gossip Girl• 33:50 - Kitchen Experiments: Kielbasa and Rice Recipe Redos• 37:13 - JAX Book Fest Preview and Upcoming Eclosion Point Double-Signed Book Giveaway🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• J.E. Sutton Jr. Website & Pre-Orders: https://jesuttonjr.com/eclosion-point• The Matriarch and the Cub Short Story on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGH48HJC• Jacksonville Public Library (JAX Book Fest): https://jaxpubliclibrary.org• Amber Sherrill's Book The Cat in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Woods-Amber-Sherrill-ebook/dp/B0GDNV62SX💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release!#IndieAuthors #WritingCommunity #TheCoAuthoredLife #BookGiveaway #WritingProcess
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September 09, 2026 Tools, Jargon, and a Bedazzled What?
Writing Software Showdown, Jax Book Fest & Pre-Order Updates! Jerry and Jeannie break down writing tools like Scrivener and Atticus, preview the Jax Book Fest, discuss book banning, and share big updates on Eclosion Point and The Sun Ride. 👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:01 - Welcome to The Co-Authored Life• 00:52 - Tools of the Trade: Google Docs, Scrivener & Atticus • 09:50 - Editing Tools: ProWritingAid, Grammar & Trusting Your Voice • 16:55 - Outlining vs. 'Pantsing': Obsidian, Mind Webs & Matt Dinniman • 21:58 - Jacksonville Book Fest: Supporting Amber Sherrill & Festival Events • 27:35 - The Reality of Reading Decline and Book Censorship • 32:37 - Book Updates: Eclosion Point Pre-Orders & Final Edits • 35:05 - Writing Progress: Next Alan & Layla Book & Children's Book Covers 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• J.E. Sutton Jr. Official Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• Pre-Order Eclosion Point: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/eclosion-point• Jacksonville Book Fest (Jacksonville Public Library): https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/bookfest• Amber Sherrill's Debut Novel, The Cat in the Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Woods-Amber-Sherrill-ebook/dp/B0GDNV62SX💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release! #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #WritingCommunity #JaxBookFest #BookPodcast
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September 02, 2026 New Achievement!
New Achievements, LitRPG Shenanigans, & Star TrekPuppets!
Join Jerry and Jeanne as they recap a wild Dungeon CrawlerCarl fan event, debate Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' puppet episode, and shareexciting new writing updates and upcoming book releases.

👉 Listen to TheCo-Authored Life on other platforms:
• Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206
• Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
• 00:00 – Cold Open & Intro
• 01:00 – Dungeon Crawler Carl Fan Event Recap in San Marco
• 06:15 – Show & Tell: Crawler Swag, Loot Boxes, &Graphic Novels
• 15:45 – Supporting Local Indie Bookstores & Audiobooks
• 17:30 – Trekkie Talk: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds PuppetEpisode Review
• 28:14 – Writing & Publishing Updates: Editing EclosionPoint & Starting Book 4
• 31:30 – Behind the Story: The Matriarch and the Cub &Character Inspirations
• 36:30 – Jeanne’s Creative Projects: Cover Art Delays &New Sagas
• 39:30 – Wrap-Up, Substack, Patreon, & Community Outro

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKSMENTIONED
•        San Marco Books and More: https://www.sanmarcobooksandmore.com
•        Support Indie Bookstores on Bookshop: https://bookshop.org
•        Support Local Stores on Libro.fm: https://libro.fm
•        Geeky Girl Stitches: https://shopgeekygirl.com/
•        J E Sutton Jr. on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/jesuttonjr
•        J E Sutton Jr. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jesuttonjr
·      J E Sutton Jr Books: https://jesuttonjr.com/books

💬 CONNECT WITH US
• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1
• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife

🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E.Sutton Jr. and Jeannie Every week, we explore the creative journey, independentpublishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading.

If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribebutton, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss arelease!

#DungeonCrawlerCarl #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #IndieAuthor #WritingCommunity #Podcast
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August 26, 2026 Jeanne Fails to Save the Podcast!
TV Spin-offs, DC Lanterns, Preseason Football & Writing Mystery vs Thriller We discuss the Big Bang Theory spin-off, DC's Lanterns, Jaguars preseason football, the Dungeon Crawler Carl book series, and how to define mystery vs. thriller. 👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:00 – Welcome to The Co-Authored Life • 00:46 – Stuart Fails to Save the Universe: Pacing, cameos, and dramedy storytelling • 07:35 – Episodic TV vs. long multi-episode arcs • 10:48 – DC's Lanterns on HBO: Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and pilot impressions • 19:35 – Jacksonville Jaguars preseason football, joint practices, and injuries • 23:42 – Reading Dungeon Crawler Carl and upcoming San Marco Books event • 27:53 – Author craft: Mystery vs. thriller genres, blending tropes, and upcoming books 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• J. E. Sutton Jr. Books & Updates: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• San Marco Books and More: https://www.sanmarcobooksandmore.com• Matt Dinniman's Official Site (Dungeon Crawler Carl): https://www.mattdinniman.com💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release! #TheCoAuthoredLife #BookTube #PopCulture #WritingCommunity #GreenLantern
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August 19, 2026 Plots, Pigskin, and Pedagogy
Reading as a Writer, Dostoevsky's Pacing Flaws, and Classroom Interpreting Join J.E. and Jeannie as they discuss reading classics as authors, ASL interpreting in elementary schools, Jaguars preseason football, and cooking Berbere chicken and homemade chili! 👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:00 - Welcome to The Co-Authored Life • 00:36 - Jeannie’s First Week Back at School & Interpreting for Munchkins • 02:40 - ASL vs. English-Based Signing (Total Communication) • 05:43 - Peg + Cat & Resource Classes (Art, Media, PE) • 07:44 - Ray Bradbury, Book Banning, and Uncomfortable Topics • 12:02 - Reading as a Writer & Analyzing The Brothers Karamazov• 14:16 - Russian Patronyms, Nicknames, and Serialized Pacing • 21:23 - The Danger of Deep Backstories: Hamnet, Game of Thrones, & The Expanse • 26:13 - Expanding Worlds with Novellas & Ava Chen in Eclosion Point• 30:51 - NFL Preseason Return & Jacksonville Jaguars Stadium Talk • 33:12 - In the Kitchen: Brown Sugar Berbere Chicken & Custom Homemade Chili • 38:52 - Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• PBS Kids Peg + Cat (ASL Features): https://pbskids.org• J.E. Sutton Jr. Books & Updates: https://www.jesuttonjr.com💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie[cite: 1, 2]. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release! #WritingCommunity #PodcastLife #AuthorsOfYouTube #BookTube #ASLInterpreting
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August 12, 2026 New School, New Season, New Format
Back to School, Ted Lasso S4, and The Failsafe Program Audiobook! Join J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie as they talk back-to-school transitions, the Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere, and listening to The Failsafe Program on audiobook! 👉 Listen to The Co-Authored Life on other platforms: • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS• 00:00 - Introduction & Welcome• 01:00 - Summer is Over & Beach Staycation Recap• 03:15 - Jeannie's Big Move: Returning to School & Educational Interpreting• 14:50 - Ted Lasso Season 4 Premiere Review & Hannah Waddingham Fan Club • 26:40 - The Failsafe Program Audiobook Debut on Audible & Free Listener Codes • 36:40 - Closing Thoughts & Listener Review Call-to-Action 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED• The Failsafe Program Audiobook on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Failsafe-Program-Audiobook/B0H8GLQJ85• J.E. Sutton Jr. Official Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com• Watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy• Ride or Die on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNSTJRC8💬 CONNECT WITH US• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife🎧 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release! #TheCoAuthoredLife #TedLasso #Audiobooks #BackToSchool #Podcasts
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August 05, 2026 Tackles, Tumbles, and Toasted Yolks!
Join J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie as they recap Jaguars training camp, detail a hilarious staycation tumble, discuss novel editing, and review local Jacksonville eats!

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• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to NFL Training Camp and Jacksonville Jaguars
02:03 First Impressions of the Miller Electric Training Center
04:00 Inside the Drills: Individual and Team Practice Sessions
10:09 Stadium Construction and Future Plans for Jacksonville Jaguars
14:02 Our Staycation at Jacksonville Beach: Experience and Accommodation
21:10 Dining Adventures: From Egg Boy to The Toasted Yolk
26:48 Food Highlights: Landshark Beer, Catfish, and Ecuadorian Cuisine
33:50 Reflections on Travel, Food, and Future Projects
🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED
• Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp: https://www.jaguars.com/trainingcamp
• Margaritaville Beach Resort Jacksonville Beach: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-beach-resort-jacksonville-beach
• The Toasted Yolk Cafe: https://thetoastedyolk.com
• LandShark Bar & Grill: https://jacksonvillebeach.landsharkbarandgrill.com
• Chancho King: https://www.chanchokingjax.com
• J.E. Sutton Jr. Author Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com💬 CONNECT WITH US
• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1
• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife
🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribe button, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release!
#JacksonvilleJaguars #Staycation #PodcastLife #TheCoAuthoredLife #JacksonvilleFL

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July 29, 2026Temporal Anomaly: Renvations, Books, and Star Trek Memories
House repairs, celebrating local bookstores, and diving deepinto Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Plus, our personal Star Trek memories.
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• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts?si=hALGt295Ttm_66GSI3ImLg
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
• 00:00 - Introduction
• 00:30 - 100-Year-Old House Repairs & Bathroom Renovation
• 08:45 - Happy Medium Bookstore’s 3rd Birthday & Supporting Local Bookstores
• 12:53 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Premiere Review & Star Trek's 60th Anniversary
• 28:30 - Personal Star Trek Memories & Sci-Fi Nostalgia
• 39:50 - Wrap Up

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKSMENTIONED
• Support local indie bookstores: Https://bookshop.org
• Happy Medium Books Cafe: https://happymediumbookscafe.com/
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/star-trek-strange-new-worlds/
• Learn more about J.E. Sutton Jr.’s books (The Failsafe Program, Cybernetic Resonance): https://www.jesuttonjr.com

💬 CONNECT WITH US
• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1
• Visit our Website: https://www.jesuttonjr.com/thecoauthoredlife
🎧 ABOUT THE PODCAST
The Co-Authored Life is hosted by husband-and-wife duo J.E.Sutton Jr. and Jeannie. Every week, we explore the creative journey, independent publishing, and the fun, busy reality of balancing life and writing, food, pop culture, and reading.
If you enjoyed this episode, please hit that Subscribebutton, leave a comment below, and turn on notifications so you never miss a release!
#StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #IndieAuthor #PodcastLife#CoAuthoredLife
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July 22, 2026Little House, Old House, and a Dungeon
Welcome to The Co-Authored Life! Join us as we look at thescenes of our life and how we're building it together.
We dive into the mature new adaptation of Little House onthe Prairie, the realities of repairing our 100-year-old bungalow, and a joint review of the hit indie sci-fi novel Dungeon Crawler Carl.

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• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-co-authored-life/id1896122206• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lpqvdds6OIXZoUdlnQ5ts
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
• 00:00 - Welcome to the New Format
• 00:25 - Little House on the Prairie: Not Your Childhood Adaptation
• 09:05 - Depicting the Osage Nation & Period Piece Realism
• 13:58 - Old House Adventures: Renovation Realities in Jacksonville, FL
• 24:00 - Joint Book Review: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
• 34:50 - The Power of Independent Publishing & Upcoming Peacock Series

🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED
• Watch Little House on the Prairie on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81748089
• Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman: https://mattdinniman.com/books/dungeon-crawler-carl/
• San Marco Books and More: https://www.sanmarcobooksandmore.com
• Check out J.E. Sutton Jr.'s Books: https://www.jesuttonjr.com

💬 CONNECT WITH US
• Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCo-AuthoredLife?sub_confirmation=1
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FAQs about The Co-Authored Life:

How many episodes does The Co-Authored Life have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.