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<p>In the Season 2 finale of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with Agustina Bazterrica, the internationally bestselling author of Tender Is the Flesh. This conversation didn’t just stay with me...it fundamentally changed how I...
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Sick Sad Lit
Hosted by Jen Eastwood · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
Sick Sad Lit is a podcast for readers and writers who love digging into the dark, messy, and provocative corners of contemporary fiction, as well as exploring the emergence of "Good for Her" as a literary genre.Through candid conversations with authors who push boundaries, we explore themes of alienation, identity, mental health, and the creative process behind bold, unforgettable storytelling.It’s part literary deep dive, part late-night chat—intelligent, unfiltered, and a little unhinged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Sick Sad Lit about?
Sick Sad Lit is a podcast for readers and writers who love digging into the dark, messy, and provocative corners of contemporary fiction, as well as exploring the emergence of "Good for Her" as a literary genre.
Who hosts Sick Sad Lit?
Sick Sad Lit is hosted by Jen Eastwood. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
What has Sick Sad Lit covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Agustina Bazterrica on Culture, Craft, and Confronting Violence Through Fiction" (19 November 2025, 95 minutes), "Torrey Peters on Writing While the World Burns" (12 November 2025, 78 minutes), and "Lauren McQuistin on Sobriety, Self-Reinvention, and No Lost Causes Club" (5 November 2025, 92 minutes).
How often does Sick Sad Lit publish?
Sick Sad Lit publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 17 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Sick Sad Lit?
Booking probability for Sick Sad Lit is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sick Sad Lit requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sick Sad Lit's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jen Eastwood hosts Sick Sad Lit, an arts podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Nov 12, 20251h 18mS2<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with Torrey Peters, acclaimed author of Detransition, Baby and Stag Dance, for a deeply honest conversation about the realities of the modern writing life.</p><br><p>Torrey...
Nov 5, 20251h 32mS2<p>In this deeply honest and hopeful episode, I sit down with writer, musician, and creator Lauren McQuistin—author of No Lost Causes Club and the voice behind @brutalrecovery—to talk about getting sober young, building...
Oct 29, 20251h 24mS2<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with one of the most provocative and fearless voices in contemporary fiction: Eliza Clark. Author of Boy Parts, Penance, and She’s Always Hungry, Clark writes with...
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R. O. Kwon on Writing What Terrifies You
Oct 22, 20251h 27mS2<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with R. O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries, Exhibit, and co-editor of Kink, to talk about the emotional labor of writing, the role of fear in creativity, and what it means...
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Oct 8, 20251h 10mS2<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with acclaimed South Korean author Bora Chung: the brilliant mind behind Cursed Bunny and her haunting new collection, Midnight Timetable. Known for blending horror...
Oct 1, 20251h 16mS2<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with acclaimed author Ottessa Moshfegh to dive deep into her writing process, the evolution of her style, and the themes that haunt her fiction. From McGlue and Eileen to...
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Mona Awad Returns to the Bunny-Verse: On Fairy Tales, Transformation, and the Power of Storytelling
Sep 24, 20251h 33mS2<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with bestselling author Mona Awad to talk about her highly anticipated new novel, We Love You, Bunny (out today!). A dazzling return to the world of her cult classic Bunny...
Jul 9, 20251h 17mS1<p>Internationally acclaimed writer Mariana Enriquez, author of Our Share of Night, Things We Lost in the Fire, and The Dangers of Smoking in Bed, joins Sick Sad Lit to talk about horror that doesn’t chill - it burns...
Jul 2, 202546 minS1<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with writer and violinist Ling Ling Huang, author of the acclaimed debut novel Natural Beauty and the recently released Immaculate Conception. Together, we explore the ways...
Jun 25, 202548 minS1<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, I sit down with author Emma Van Straaten to explore the raw, unsettling beauty of her debut novel, This Immaculate Body. </p><br><p>Emma reflects on her journey from aspiring writer...
Jun 18, 202555 minS1<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, author Anna Dorn joins me to discuss her novel Perfume and Pain, a sharp and provocative exploration of identity, desire, and self-destruction. Anna opens up about her writing...
Jun 11, 20251h 14mS1<p>Sunday Times Best-Selling Author of The Lamb, Lucy Rose steps into the Sick Sad Lit (virtual) studio for a fierce, funny, and fearless conversation about everything that fuels her fiction. From the folklore of her...
Jun 4, 20251h 9mS1<p>In this episode of Sick Sad Lit, host Jen Eastwood sits down with acclaimed author Sarah Rose Etter to unpack the emotional and political weight of writing in a collapsing world. They explore how magical realism and...
May 28, 202551 minS1<p>In this episode, horror author Gretchen Felker-Martin discusses her writing process, the impact of queer representation in horror literature, and crafting complex characters in books like Manhunt and Cuckoo. We...
May 21, 20251h 5mS1<p>Chuck Tingle joins Sick Sad Lit to explore queer horror, satirical romance, and the role of absurdity in the horror genre. We talk about identity, publishing, and how positivity and love become acts of protest in art...
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May 11, 20251 minS0<p>Welcome to Sick Sad Lit — a podcast about the books that get under your skin. Host Jen Eastwood talks with the writers behind today’s most unsettling, unforgettable fiction: horror, gothic, surreal, and literary...
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