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info_outlineAlice Kaltman on Alice’s Big Book of Mistakes
Guest: Alice Kaltman
Host: Molly Southgate
Episode Title: Laughing at Life’s Stumbles: Alice Kaltman on Mistakes, Growth, and Writing Honestly
📝 Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Read Between the Lines, host Molly Southgate chats with celebrated author Alice Kaltman about her newest release, Alice’s Big Book of Mistakes — a graphic memoir that celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the power of reflection.
From childhood gaffes to adult missteps, Alice brings humor and insight to every page.
Whether you’re a reader, writer, or lifelong learner, this conversation is an empowering reminder that messing up is part of what makes us human.
🔗 Links & Resources
Purchase Alice’s Big Book of Mistakes and all of Alice's books at Bookshop.org:
https://bookshop.org/a/10588/9798989394036
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👤 About Alice Kaltman:
Alice Kaltman is the author of the story collections Staggerwing and Almost Deadly Almost Good, and the novels The Tantalizing Tale of Grace Minnaugh, Wavehouse, and Dawg Towne. Her short fiction has been recognized by Best American Short Stories, Best Small Fictions, and the Pushcart Prize. Alice also writes nationally published articles on mental health and parenting.
She splits her time between Brooklyn and Montauk, NY, where she lives with her husband, sculptor Daniel Wiener, and their beloved Ollie the Wonder Dog.
🔗 Follow Alice Kaltman:
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🌐 Website: www.alicekaltman.com
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📸 Instagram: @alicekaltman
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🐦 X (Twitter): @AliceKaltman
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👍 Facebook: facebook.com/AliceKaltmanAuthor
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