S7. Debut Spotlight-4. Jess Shannon (Unnamed Narrators, Stylistic Imitation & The Obsession with Cleaning)

For our next instalment in our Debut Spotlight series, Hannah was joined by author of Cleaner, Jess Shannon. In this episode they discuss the book that directly influenced this novel, unnamed narrators and stream-of-consciousness, George Saunders' writing advice & Ru Paul's Drag Race... lots to unpack!
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Books & other mentions in this episode:
You Are Here by David Nicholls
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
The Secret Diary & Growing Pains of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend
Petite Fleur by Iosi Havilio
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Miranda (BBC)
RuPaul's Drag Race (UK)

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