@jesserbest.bsky.social
She/her. Writer/creator of audio dramas THE STRANGE CASE OF STARSHIP IRIS and KEEP IT STEADY. Staff writer on UNWELL and WORLD GONE WRONG. Buy my novels STARS, HIDE YOUR FIRES and YOU PIERCE MY SOUL wherever books are sold!
@jesserbest.bsky.socialRewatched this recently with my mom and we both cried happy tears for the entirety of the last scene. Solidarity forever ❤️
@starplanes.bsky.socialReposted by @jesserbest.bsky.socialSidequesting is still crowdfunding! Season 4 is going to be awesome and you don't wanna miss out on the Kickstarter-only perks (early episode access anyone?)
@jesserbest.bsky.socialAw, thank you so much!
@jesserbest.bsky.socialSo many things are terrible right now but these things rule:
7. Jamelle Bouie’s YouTube videos
www.youtube.com/@jamelle-bouie
Insightful takes that are reassuring even when he’s discussing infuriating stuff because it makes you feel less alone.
@jesserbest.bsky.socialSo many things are terrible right now but these things rule:
6. Rosemary White Beans With Frizzled Onions and Tomato: diy-enthusiasts.com/kitchen/rose...
I always go ahead and caramelize the onions, which takes considerably more time, but on the plus side, then you’ve got caramelized onions.
@jesserbest.bsky.socialSo many things are terrible right now but these things rule:
5. THE BIRD ROADS from @gejwatts.bsky.social and @tincanaudio.co.uk
I’m always a sucker for post-apocalyptic stories about hope and perseverance in the face of seemingly impossible odds. Gorgeous, evocative audio drama
@jesserbest.bsky.socialSo many things are terrible right now but these things rule: 4. THE LIBRARY BOOK by Susan Orlean The protagonist is the LA Public Library. The antagonist is the person who set it on fire in 1986. I absolutely love Olrean’s writing style, how she can sketch a portrait in a few telling details.
@jesserbest.bsky.socialSo many things are terrible right now but these things rule:
3. A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
500songs.com
A daunting project (it's chronological; currently on #186) but a worthwhile one. Gained my respect when the first song by a woman was episode 5 (Sister Rosetta Tharpe, “This Train”).
@jesserbest.bsky.socialSo many things are terrible right now but these things rule:
2. The music of Ea Othilde
eaothilde.bandcamp.com
This glum, tuneful indie rock band has bewitched me. (Hat tip to the Ear Wax podcast, which is where I learned of it.)
@jesserbest.bsky.socialSo many things are terrible right now but these things rule:
1. earwaxmag.com by @vandreasonable.bsky.social
EAR•WAX as a project had me at “quoting Ted Leo in the 1st blog post” and it’s living up to that. A newsletter & podcast about all things audio. A lofty mission, a fun listen.
@jesserbest.bsky.socialThe last episode of my queer fake-dating teen romcom KEEP IT STEADY is out now! Today is a great day to start from the beginning if you've never listened. It's funny, sweet, and defiant.
Available wherever you get your podcasts, or right here: www.procyonpodcastnetwork.com/keep-it-steady
@jesserbest.bsky.socialThe pilot episode for EVERYONE LEAVES ALIVE, my musical audio drama about a rock band with a monster problem, is out now! linktr.ee/jessicamarybest for listening links and everyoneleavesalive.com for more info.
