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The Family Gene by Joselin Linder, book cover
Episode 21·4 April 2025·35 min

Joselin LinderThe Family Gene

A family medical mystery written into her genes.

About this episode

In this episode, I chat with the wonderful Joselin Linder, author of 'The Family Gene', about her family's unique genetic history and its profound impact. Joselin shares harrowing and hopeful personal stories, discussing the challenges of genetic diseases and the breakthroughs made by a Harvard geneticist. We delve into her writing career, her role as a writing coach, and her latest project, the subscription-based platform Prose Playground. Joselin reads an excerpt from her memoir and reflects on the process of translating complex scientific data into relatable narratives. We also explore her early writing career and the important role a sense of community provides for writers, hence Joselin’s desire to launch Prose Playground.

In this episode

  1. Introduction to Joselin Linder and Her Family's Genetic Journey
  2. Joselin's Writing Journey and Teaching Experience
  3. Reading from 'The Family Gene'
  4. The Genetic Mystery Unfolds
  5. The Emotional Impact of Genetic Diseases
  6. Hope and Advances in Genetic Research
  7. The Journey to Teaching at Gotham
  8. Writing Under Tight Deadlines
  9. Creating a Writing Community
  10. The Importance of Writing Groups
  11. Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts