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Mad Woman

Amanda Montei, Mac Crane, Jo Piazza, Emily Lynn Paulson
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  • Amanda Montei

    Author of TOUCHED OUT. Words at New York Times Mag, Guardian, Elle, The Cut, Ms. PhD in literature, MFA in writing. Usually more madwoman than mad woman.

  • Mac Crane

    Author of I KEEP MY EXOSKELETONS TO MYSELF (Catapult, 2023), A SHARP ENDLESS NEED, and PERVERTS (Dial). jock. parent. sweatpants enthusiast. they/them.

  • Jo Piazza

    Bestselling author of the book of the summer EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU and host of the UNDER THE INFLUENCE podcast. Also, mom, travel writer, award-winning journalist and sometimes a decent wife.

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    Author of Highlight Real, Hey Hun, and The Revenge Party. Mom of 5. Okay pickleball player.

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