Lisa Taddeo — ”I’ve been there, and you’re not alone.”

Let's start with a simple truth: Lisa Taddeo's work is anything but slow. Time and time again, her readers are pulled into honest—devastating—examinations of rage, grief, and what it means to be a person in the world. From her acclaimed work of nonfiction, Three Women, to her unforgettable debut novel Animal, Lisa's writing is not merely an invitation into a story but a rallying cry to recognize the full scope of the human experience. The same can be said for her latest book, Ghost Lover, a collection of stories that “brings to life the fever of obsession, the blindness of love, and the mania of grief.”

For Lisa, life moves quickly, especially now. But her enduring exploration of grief creates space to talk about the (often) slow process of overcoming heartbreak or pain. And because of this, her stories stay with you long after the last page. In this interview, Lisa shared more about the pace that drives her practice, why she's drawn to short stories, and what she's learned from writing about people. This episode also opens with a reading by Francesca Giacco.

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Episode Transcript: https://slowstoriespodcast.com/lisa-taddeo 

Learn more about Lisa's work: https://www.lisataddeo.com/ 

Purchase Lisa's books: https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=lisa+taddeo 

Follow Lisa: https://www.instagram.com/lisadtaddeo/ 

Learn more about Francesca's work: https://francescagiacco.com/ 

Purchase SIX DAYS IN ROME: https://bookshop.org/p/books/six-days-in-rome-francesca-giacco/18785655 

Follow Francesca: https://www.instagram.com/fegiacco/