5/11/2023 0 Comments The ex talk by rachel lynn solomon![]() ![]() Shay's insecurities about navigating millennial adulthood have roots in my experience, too. She's also spent her whole life wanting to work in public radio because her late father loved it so much, while I didn't discover it until high school. While she's always dreamed of hosting her own show, I was more comfortable behind the scenes. ![]() ![]() The most exciting part of writing this book was how Shay grew into someone with her own history and aspirations. I also reported a handful of stories and produced a weekly pre-recorded show for Seattle's KUOW. "We both studied journalism in college, and at the beginning of the book, she produces a talk show similar to the one I worked on in my early twenties. "Shay's journey mirrors mine in a lot of ways," she tells me via email. Naturally, they fall for each other.Īuthor Rachel Lynn Solomon based the story partly on her own experience. Office rivals Shay and Dominic - she's a veteran producer, he's a cocky J-school grad who won't shut up about his master's degree - end up having to pose as exes to host a new dating and relationships show for their struggling station. When I found out about The Ex Talk, I absolutely had to read it (even though, as a rule, I don't love contemporary romances) because it's set at a Pacific Northwest public radio station. ![]()
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