Another Fucking Writing Podcast

Episode 62 - LJ Pemberton

Another Fucking Writing Podcast

Show Notes

LJ Pemberton, author of Still Alive, comes on to talk about becoming famous in the evangelical Christian community, becoming an atheist, dating a cult member and moving to South America, graduating from Columbia then having to look for work through a temp agency, etc. You know, normal stuff. If you're a fan of this show, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter.

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