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P&P Live! Leslie Pietrzyk | ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE with Paula Whyman & Carolyn Parkhurst
In Admit This to No One, we meet a group of women connected to a central figure either personally or professionally, and for better or for worse―an all-powerful and elusive Speaker of the House, whose political career has only stopped short of being Presidential due to his myriad extra-marital affairs. The Speaker’s daughters from his several failed marriages have a complicated relationship with him to say the least―alternating between longing for his affection or bristling with resentment, and occasionally relief at being left out of the spotlight.
These stories show us how Washington, D.C.’s true currency is power, but power is inextricable from oppression―D.C. is a city divided, not just by red or blue, right or left, but Black and white. Segregated by income and opportunity, but also ...
published: 13 Nov 2021
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Leslie Pietrzyk Reading
The Chadron State College Creative Writing Program Presents Author Leslie Pietrzyk
In partnership with the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Society, Chadron State College’s Creative Writing Program sponsored the Sandhills Road Trip Writer’s Residency from March 11 to March 17, 2020. This residency included a reading at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, as well as a road trip writing residency through Nebraska’s Sandhills. The recipient of the residency, Leslie Pietrzyk, was also scheduled to give a reading at Chadron State College, but due to COVID-19 the reading was canceled. Pietrzyk has kindly offered to give the CSC community a virtual reading instead.
Leslie Pietrzyk is the author of the novel Silver Girl and the collection of linked ...
published: 14 Apr 2020
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This Really Happened: Turning Fact into Fiction, with Leslie Pietrzyk
While many writers bravely use their life experiences in their work, some of us (understandably!) are nervous about doing so. What benefits and drawbacks are there to “this really happened”? These tips and strategies will help you successfully navigate your life onto the page, in whatever your chosen genre is.
This craft talk with Leslie Pietrzyk took place on 6.28.21 at the Summer Community of Writers 2021.
The Summer Community of Writers (June 24-July 4, 2021) brings together an eclectic mix of low- and full-residency MFA students, local writers, and faculty at Chatham University’s beautiful and sustainable Eden Hall Campus.
This 10-day experience features daily workshops, dynamic craft lectures, faculty and student readings, and field trips to local points of interest. MFA students...
published: 25 Oct 2021
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ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE - Leslie Pietrzyk in conversation with Rachel Hall
On Tuesday, November 16th, we celebrated the release of ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE! Authors Leslie Pietrzyk and Rachel Hall were in conversation about the new book, live in DC, and more. Copies of the book can be purchased at madstreetbooks.com
published: 01 Dec 2021
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How to Heal Thru Writing Prompts - Leslie Pietrzyk
My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Leslie Pietrzyk - author of a stunning new short-story collection, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE. We talk about writing prompts as a way 2 heal—from what ails us or holds us back!
And here’s how you can connect with Leslie Pietrzyk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.pietrzyk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lesliepwriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliepwriter/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-pietrzyk-14691b51/
A little more about Leslie Pietrzyk
Leslie Pietrzyk’s collection of DC stories, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE (Unnamed Press, November 2021) was called “insidery, insightful, and deftly executed” by Washingtonian magazine. She’s the author of three novels, including Silver Girl, published by Unnamed Press in 2018....
published: 10 Dec 2021
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FROM OUR HOUSE to YOURS #6 Leslie Pietrzyk
Award winning local author talks writing amidst the pandemic.
published: 01 May 2020
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Plot summary, “This Angel on My Chest” by Leslie Pietrzyk in 4 Minutes - Book Review
"This Angel on My Chest" is a collection of short stories by author Leslie Pietrzyk. The book was published in 2015 and received critical acclaim for its poignant and emotionally resonant exploration of grief, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The title story, "This Angel on My Chest," is the centerpiece of the collection, and it is based on Pietrzyk's personal experience.
The stories in the collection are interconnected and revolve around the central theme of grief, particularly the grief experienced by the author after the death of her husband at a young age. The book explores the different facets of grief, from the initial shock and disbelief to the long and often unpredictable process of healing and moving forward.
Each story in the collection provides a unique perspec...
published: 03 Oct 2023
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CityLit Studio VI with Leslie Pietrzyk and Cherie Jones
CityLit Studio VI: Writers on Craft, Creativity, and Community, featuring fiction authors Leslie Pietrzyk and Cherie Jones.
Leslie Pietrzyk presents "This Really Happened: Turning Fact Into Fiction"
Cherie Jones presents: "Writing Violence - Or When Not To"
This event is presented as part of Free Fall Baltimore 2021.
The Free Fall program is made possible by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA). Free Fall 2021 is presented by BGE with the generous support of Atapco Properties, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), and Reyka Vodka. Visit FreeFallBaltimore.org
published: 03 Nov 2021
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A collection of short stories laying bare the trappings of power in Washington, DC and the relationships caught in the middle
In Admit This ...
published: 17 Feb 2024
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Leslie Pietrzyk: Silver Girl
Multi-Award winning Literary Author Leslie Pietrzyk is our guest this week reading from her latest book, Silver Girl! We have a wonderful chat about her books, her writing habits and living in the 80's, "Righteous!" Be sure to follow her on all social media outlets and sign up for her newsletter on her website! Website: Amazon:
published: 05 May 2019
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P&P Live! Leslie Pietrzyk | ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE with Paula Whyman & Carolyn Parkhurst
In Admit This to No One, we meet a group of women connected to a central figure either personally or professionally, and for better or for worse―an all-powerful...
In Admit This to No One, we meet a group of women connected to a central figure either personally or professionally, and for better or for worse―an all-powerful and elusive Speaker of the House, whose political career has only stopped short of being Presidential due to his myriad extra-marital affairs. The Speaker’s daughters from his several failed marriages have a complicated relationship with him to say the least―alternating between longing for his affection or bristling with resentment, and occasionally relief at being left out of the spotlight.
These stories show us how Washington, D.C.’s true currency is power, but power is inextricable from oppression―D.C. is a city divided, not just by red or blue, right or left, but Black and white. Segregated by income and opportunity, but also physically by bridges and rivers, and police vehicles, Leslie Pietrzyk casts an unflinching and exacting gaze on her characters, as they grapple with the ways they have upheld white supremacy and misogyny.
Purchase Book Here: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781951213411
Paula Whyman is the author of the linked story collection You May See a Stranger, which won the Towson Prize for Literature. Her work has appeared in places like McSweeney’s Quarterly, Virginia Quarterly Review, Ploughshares, The Washington Post, and on NPR. She is Vice President of the MacDowell Fellows Executive Committee and a fellow of MacDowell, Yaddo, VCCA, and The Studios of Key West. She has received two Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards. She is editor in chief of Scoundrel Time literary journal.
Carolyn Parkhurst is the New York Times bestselling author of four novels, including The Dogs of Babel and Lost and Found. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The Rumpus. She lives in Washington, DC with her family.
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In Admit This to No One, we meet a group of women connected to a central figure either personally or professionally, and for better or for worse―an all-powerful and elusive Speaker of the House, whose political career has only stopped short of being Presidential due to his myriad extra-marital affairs. The Speaker’s daughters from his several failed marriages have a complicated relationship with him to say the least―alternating between longing for his affection or bristling with resentment, and occasionally relief at being left out of the spotlight.
These stories show us how Washington, D.C.’s true currency is power, but power is inextricable from oppression―D.C. is a city divided, not just by red or blue, right or left, but Black and white. Segregated by income and opportunity, but also physically by bridges and rivers, and police vehicles, Leslie Pietrzyk casts an unflinching and exacting gaze on her characters, as they grapple with the ways they have upheld white supremacy and misogyny.
Purchase Book Here: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9781951213411
Paula Whyman is the author of the linked story collection You May See a Stranger, which won the Towson Prize for Literature. Her work has appeared in places like McSweeney’s Quarterly, Virginia Quarterly Review, Ploughshares, The Washington Post, and on NPR. She is Vice President of the MacDowell Fellows Executive Committee and a fellow of MacDowell, Yaddo, VCCA, and The Studios of Key West. She has received two Maryland State Arts Council Individual Artist Awards. She is editor in chief of Scoundrel Time literary journal.
Carolyn Parkhurst is the New York Times bestselling author of four novels, including The Dogs of Babel and Lost and Found. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The Rumpus. She lives in Washington, DC with her family.
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- published: 13 Nov 2021
- views: 630
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Leslie Pietrzyk Reading
The Chadron State College Creative Writing Program Presents Author Leslie Pietrzyk
In partnership with the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the Mari Sand...
The Chadron State College Creative Writing Program Presents Author Leslie Pietrzyk
In partnership with the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Society, Chadron State College’s Creative Writing Program sponsored the Sandhills Road Trip Writer’s Residency from March 11 to March 17, 2020. This residency included a reading at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, as well as a road trip writing residency through Nebraska’s Sandhills. The recipient of the residency, Leslie Pietrzyk, was also scheduled to give a reading at Chadron State College, but due to COVID-19 the reading was canceled. Pietrzyk has kindly offered to give the CSC community a virtual reading instead.
Leslie Pietrzyk is the author of the novel Silver Girl and the collection of linked short stories, This Angel on My Chest (University of Pittsburgh Press), which won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was selected by Kirkus Reviews as one of the 16 best story collections of the year. Her other novels include Pears on a Willow Tree and A Year and a Day.
Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. As a public institution with its roots in teacher education, Chadron State takes pride in its accessibility and affordability. More than 3,000 undergraduate, graduate and online students currently attend Chadron State and its curriculum has grown to offer programs and courses in more than 50 majors and endorsements and eight master’s degree programs.
For more information, visit its website at http://www.csc.edu.
https://wn.com/Leslie_Pietrzyk_Reading
The Chadron State College Creative Writing Program Presents Author Leslie Pietrzyk
In partnership with the University of Nebraska at Kearney and the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Society, Chadron State College’s Creative Writing Program sponsored the Sandhills Road Trip Writer’s Residency from March 11 to March 17, 2020. This residency included a reading at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, as well as a road trip writing residency through Nebraska’s Sandhills. The recipient of the residency, Leslie Pietrzyk, was also scheduled to give a reading at Chadron State College, but due to COVID-19 the reading was canceled. Pietrzyk has kindly offered to give the CSC community a virtual reading instead.
Leslie Pietrzyk is the author of the novel Silver Girl and the collection of linked short stories, This Angel on My Chest (University of Pittsburgh Press), which won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was selected by Kirkus Reviews as one of the 16 best story collections of the year. Her other novels include Pears on a Willow Tree and A Year and a Day.
Chadron State College, which was founded in 1911, is the only four-year, regionally-accredited college in the western half of Nebraska. As a public institution with its roots in teacher education, Chadron State takes pride in its accessibility and affordability. More than 3,000 undergraduate, graduate and online students currently attend Chadron State and its curriculum has grown to offer programs and courses in more than 50 majors and endorsements and eight master’s degree programs.
For more information, visit its website at http://www.csc.edu.
- published: 14 Apr 2020
- views: 295
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This Really Happened: Turning Fact into Fiction, with Leslie Pietrzyk
While many writers bravely use their life experiences in their work, some of us (understandably!) are nervous about doing so. What benefits and drawbacks are th...
While many writers bravely use their life experiences in their work, some of us (understandably!) are nervous about doing so. What benefits and drawbacks are there to “this really happened”? These tips and strategies will help you successfully navigate your life onto the page, in whatever your chosen genre is.
This craft talk with Leslie Pietrzyk took place on 6.28.21 at the Summer Community of Writers 2021.
The Summer Community of Writers (June 24-July 4, 2021) brings together an eclectic mix of low- and full-residency MFA students, local writers, and faculty at Chatham University’s beautiful and sustainable Eden Hall Campus.
This 10-day experience features daily workshops, dynamic craft lectures, faculty and student readings, and field trips to local points of interest. MFA students earn six course credits with attendance, and community members gain the chance to connect with Pittsburgh's vibrant writing community.
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Leslie Pietrzyk’s collection of linked stories set in DC, Admit This to No One, is forthcoming in November 2021 from Unnamed Press, the publisher of her 2018 novel Silver Girl, which received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Her first collection of short stories, This Angel on My Chest, won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was published by University of Pittsburgh Press. She is the author of two additional novels, Pears on a Willow Tree (Avon) and A Year and a Day (William Morrow). Her short fiction and essays have appeared in, among others, Ploughshares, Story Magazine, The Hudson Review, Southern Review, Arts & Letters, Shenandoah, The Gettysburg Review, The Iowa Review, Washingtonian, The Sun, Salon, New England Review, River Styx, Hobart, Midwestern Gothic, Cincinnati Review, and The Washington Post Magazine. Awards include a Pushcart Prize in 2020 and the 2020 Creative Arts Prize from the Polish American Historical Association. Organizations awarding fellowships include the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Virginia Center for the Arts, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, the Hambidge Center, Jentel Foundation, and Hawthornden International Retreat at Hawthornden Castle in Scotland.
https://wn.com/This_Really_Happened_Turning_Fact_Into_Fiction,_With_Leslie_Pietrzyk
While many writers bravely use their life experiences in their work, some of us (understandably!) are nervous about doing so. What benefits and drawbacks are there to “this really happened”? These tips and strategies will help you successfully navigate your life onto the page, in whatever your chosen genre is.
This craft talk with Leslie Pietrzyk took place on 6.28.21 at the Summer Community of Writers 2021.
The Summer Community of Writers (June 24-July 4, 2021) brings together an eclectic mix of low- and full-residency MFA students, local writers, and faculty at Chatham University’s beautiful and sustainable Eden Hall Campus.
This 10-day experience features daily workshops, dynamic craft lectures, faculty and student readings, and field trips to local points of interest. MFA students earn six course credits with attendance, and community members gain the chance to connect with Pittsburgh's vibrant writing community.
_____________
Leslie Pietrzyk’s collection of linked stories set in DC, Admit This to No One, is forthcoming in November 2021 from Unnamed Press, the publisher of her 2018 novel Silver Girl, which received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. Her first collection of short stories, This Angel on My Chest, won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was published by University of Pittsburgh Press. She is the author of two additional novels, Pears on a Willow Tree (Avon) and A Year and a Day (William Morrow). Her short fiction and essays have appeared in, among others, Ploughshares, Story Magazine, The Hudson Review, Southern Review, Arts & Letters, Shenandoah, The Gettysburg Review, The Iowa Review, Washingtonian, The Sun, Salon, New England Review, River Styx, Hobart, Midwestern Gothic, Cincinnati Review, and The Washington Post Magazine. Awards include a Pushcart Prize in 2020 and the 2020 Creative Arts Prize from the Polish American Historical Association. Organizations awarding fellowships include the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Virginia Center for the Arts, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, the Hambidge Center, Jentel Foundation, and Hawthornden International Retreat at Hawthornden Castle in Scotland.
- published: 25 Oct 2021
- views: 25
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ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE - Leslie Pietrzyk in conversation with Rachel Hall
On Tuesday, November 16th, we celebrated the release of ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE! Authors Leslie Pietrzyk and Rachel Hall were in conversation about the new book, ...
On Tuesday, November 16th, we celebrated the release of ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE! Authors Leslie Pietrzyk and Rachel Hall were in conversation about the new book, live in DC, and more. Copies of the book can be purchased at madstreetbooks.com
https://wn.com/Admit_This_To_No_One_Leslie_Pietrzyk_In_Conversation_With_Rachel_Hall
On Tuesday, November 16th, we celebrated the release of ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE! Authors Leslie Pietrzyk and Rachel Hall were in conversation about the new book, live in DC, and more. Copies of the book can be purchased at madstreetbooks.com
- published: 01 Dec 2021
- views: 15
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How to Heal Thru Writing Prompts - Leslie Pietrzyk
My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Leslie Pietrzyk - author of a stunning new short-story collection, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE. We talk about writing p...
My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Leslie Pietrzyk - author of a stunning new short-story collection, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE. We talk about writing prompts as a way 2 heal—from what ails us or holds us back!
And here’s how you can connect with Leslie Pietrzyk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.pietrzyk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lesliepwriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliepwriter/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-pietrzyk-14691b51/
A little more about Leslie Pietrzyk
Leslie Pietrzyk’s collection of DC stories, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE (Unnamed Press, November 2021) was called “insidery, insightful, and deftly executed” by Washingtonian magazine. She’s the author of three novels, including Silver Girl, published by Unnamed Press in 2018. Her first collection of short stories, This Angel on My Chest, won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was published by University of Pittsburgh Press. Short fiction and essays have appeared in Ploughshares, Story Magazine, Southern Review, The Gettysburg Review, The Iowa Review, Washingtonian, The Sun, The Washington Post Magazine, and others. Awards include a Pushcart Prize in 2020 and the 2020 Creative Arts Prize from the Polish American Historical Association. Organizations awarding fellowships include the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Virginia Center for the Arts, the Hambidge Center, and Hawthornden International Retreat at Hawthornden Castle in Scotland.
Buy Leslie’s stunning short-story collction here:
https://bookshop.org/books/admit-this-to-no-one-collected-stories/9781951213411
#HealingThroughWriting #SexualHealingCentral #LauraZam
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https://wn.com/How_To_Heal_Thru_Writing_Prompts_Leslie_Pietrzyk
My guest this week on Sexual Healing Central is Leslie Pietrzyk - author of a stunning new short-story collection, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE. We talk about writing prompts as a way 2 heal—from what ails us or holds us back!
And here’s how you can connect with Leslie Pietrzyk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.pietrzyk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lesliepwriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliepwriter/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-pietrzyk-14691b51/
A little more about Leslie Pietrzyk
Leslie Pietrzyk’s collection of DC stories, ADMIT THIS TO NO ONE (Unnamed Press, November 2021) was called “insidery, insightful, and deftly executed” by Washingtonian magazine. She’s the author of three novels, including Silver Girl, published by Unnamed Press in 2018. Her first collection of short stories, This Angel on My Chest, won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was published by University of Pittsburgh Press. Short fiction and essays have appeared in Ploughshares, Story Magazine, Southern Review, The Gettysburg Review, The Iowa Review, Washingtonian, The Sun, The Washington Post Magazine, and others. Awards include a Pushcart Prize in 2020 and the 2020 Creative Arts Prize from the Polish American Historical Association. Organizations awarding fellowships include the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Virginia Center for the Arts, the Hambidge Center, and Hawthornden International Retreat at Hawthornden Castle in Scotland.
Buy Leslie’s stunning short-story collction here:
https://bookshop.org/books/admit-this-to-no-one-collected-stories/9781951213411
#HealingThroughWriting #SexualHealingCentral #LauraZam
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More about Laura Zam
*********Book: THE PLEASURE PLAN
Buy from Independent Book Store: http://bit.ly/BookShopPleasurePlan
Buy from Amazon: http://bit.ly/AmazonPleasurePlan
********Free Gift: https://www.MySensualPotential.com
Website: https://laurazam.com/
********Find Me on Social Media:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/laurazam
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- published: 10 Dec 2021
- views: 8
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FROM OUR HOUSE to YOURS #6 Leslie Pietrzyk
Award winning local author talks writing amidst the pandemic.
Award winning local author talks writing amidst the pandemic.
https://wn.com/From_Our_House_To_Yours_6_Leslie_Pietrzyk
Award winning local author talks writing amidst the pandemic.
- published: 01 May 2020
- views: 42
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Plot summary, “This Angel on My Chest” by Leslie Pietrzyk in 4 Minutes - Book Review
"This Angel on My Chest" is a collection of short stories by author Leslie Pietrzyk. The book was published in 2015 and received critical acclaim for its poigna...
"This Angel on My Chest" is a collection of short stories by author Leslie Pietrzyk. The book was published in 2015 and received critical acclaim for its poignant and emotionally resonant exploration of grief, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The title story, "This Angel on My Chest," is the centerpiece of the collection, and it is based on Pietrzyk's personal experience.
The stories in the collection are interconnected and revolve around the central theme of grief, particularly the grief experienced by the author after the death of her husband at a young age. The book explores the different facets of grief, from the initial shock and disbelief to the long and often unpredictable process of healing and moving forward.
Each story in the collection provides a unique perspective on grief, and they are not presented in chronological order. Instead, the stories offer fragmented glimpses into the life of the protagonist, allowing readers to piece together the narrative of her grief and its impact on her relationships with family, friends, and lovers.
The title story, "This Angel on My Chest," is a standout piece in the collection. It delves into the emotional turmoil and confusion that follow the sudden loss of a loved one and the ways in which grief can alter one's perception of reality. The story is a deeply personal and intimate exploration of the author's own experiences with loss, making it a powerful and moving centerpiece for the collection.
Throughout the book, Pietrzyk's writing is characterized by its emotional depth and honesty. She captures the raw and often messy emotions that accompany grief, offering readers a window into the complex and sometimes contradictory feelings that arise in the face of loss.
"This Angel on My Chest" is a meditation on grief and the ways in which it shapes and reshapes our lives. It is a collection of stories that invites readers to contemplate the profound and universal experience of loss and the enduring impact it has on the human heart and soul.
https://wn.com/Plot_Summary,_“This_Angel_On_My_Chest”_By_Leslie_Pietrzyk_In_4_Minutes_Book_Review
"This Angel on My Chest" is a collection of short stories by author Leslie Pietrzyk. The book was published in 2015 and received critical acclaim for its poignant and emotionally resonant exploration of grief, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. The title story, "This Angel on My Chest," is the centerpiece of the collection, and it is based on Pietrzyk's personal experience.
The stories in the collection are interconnected and revolve around the central theme of grief, particularly the grief experienced by the author after the death of her husband at a young age. The book explores the different facets of grief, from the initial shock and disbelief to the long and often unpredictable process of healing and moving forward.
Each story in the collection provides a unique perspective on grief, and they are not presented in chronological order. Instead, the stories offer fragmented glimpses into the life of the protagonist, allowing readers to piece together the narrative of her grief and its impact on her relationships with family, friends, and lovers.
The title story, "This Angel on My Chest," is a standout piece in the collection. It delves into the emotional turmoil and confusion that follow the sudden loss of a loved one and the ways in which grief can alter one's perception of reality. The story is a deeply personal and intimate exploration of the author's own experiences with loss, making it a powerful and moving centerpiece for the collection.
Throughout the book, Pietrzyk's writing is characterized by its emotional depth and honesty. She captures the raw and often messy emotions that accompany grief, offering readers a window into the complex and sometimes contradictory feelings that arise in the face of loss.
"This Angel on My Chest" is a meditation on grief and the ways in which it shapes and reshapes our lives. It is a collection of stories that invites readers to contemplate the profound and universal experience of loss and the enduring impact it has on the human heart and soul.
- published: 03 Oct 2023
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CityLit Studio VI with Leslie Pietrzyk and Cherie Jones
CityLit Studio VI: Writers on Craft, Creativity, and Community, featuring fiction authors Leslie Pietrzyk and Cherie Jones.
Leslie Pietrzyk presents "This Real...
CityLit Studio VI: Writers on Craft, Creativity, and Community, featuring fiction authors Leslie Pietrzyk and Cherie Jones.
Leslie Pietrzyk presents "This Really Happened: Turning Fact Into Fiction"
Cherie Jones presents: "Writing Violence - Or When Not To"
This event is presented as part of Free Fall Baltimore 2021.
The Free Fall program is made possible by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA). Free Fall 2021 is presented by BGE with the generous support of Atapco Properties, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), and Reyka Vodka. Visit FreeFallBaltimore.org
https://wn.com/Citylit_Studio_Vi_With_Leslie_Pietrzyk_And_Cherie_Jones
CityLit Studio VI: Writers on Craft, Creativity, and Community, featuring fiction authors Leslie Pietrzyk and Cherie Jones.
Leslie Pietrzyk presents "This Really Happened: Turning Fact Into Fiction"
Cherie Jones presents: "Writing Violence - Or When Not To"
This event is presented as part of Free Fall Baltimore 2021.
The Free Fall program is made possible by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA). Free Fall 2021 is presented by BGE with the generous support of Atapco Properties, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), and Reyka Vodka. Visit FreeFallBaltimore.org
- published: 03 Nov 2021
- views: 30
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Admit This to No One: Stories by Leslie Pietrzyk · Audiobook preview
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Admit This to No One: Stories
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Narrated by various narrators, H...
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Admit This to No One: Stories
Authored by Leslie Pietrzyk
Narrated by various narrators, Hillary Huber, Tim Campbell, Cassandra Campbell, Chelsea Stephens, Elizabeth Evans, Bronson Pinchot, Suzie Althens
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
A collection of short stories laying bare the trappings of power in Washington, DC and the relationships caught in the middle
In Admit This to No One, we meet a group of women connected to a central figure either personally or professionally, and for better or for worse—an all-powerful and elusive Speaker of the House, whose political career has only stopped short of being Presidential due to his myriad extra-marital affairs. The Speaker’s daughters from his several failed marriages have a complicated relationship with him to say the least—alternating between longing for his affection or bristling with resentment, and occasionally relief at being left out of the spotlight.
His oldest daughter Lexie, from his “real family, the first one,” once his favorite who knew the real him, is now an adult who has blown up her career due to a sex scandal of her own. His long-time fixer and keeper of secrets, Mary-Grace, is relentless and uncompromising in her devotion to him, making the lives of the interns and aides under her purview in the Capitol miserable. When the Speaker’s life is in danger, the disparate women in his life will collide for the first time, but can their relationships be repaired?
These stories show us how Washington, DC’s true currency is power, but power is inextricable from oppression—DC is a city divided, not just by red or blue, right or left, but Black and white. Segregated by income and opportunity, but also physically by bridges and rivers, and police vehicles, Leslie Pietrzyk casts an unflinching and exacting gaze on her characters, as they grapple with the ways they have upheld white supremacy and misogyny. Shocking and profound, Pietrzyk writes with an emotional urgency about what happens when the bonds of family and duty are pushed to the limit, and how there is a path forward if individuals re-evaluate their own beliefs and actions.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leslie Pietrzyk is the author of three novels, including Silver Girl, published by Unnamed Press in 2018. Her first collection of short stories, This Angel on My Chest, won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was published by University of Pittsburgh Press. Short fiction and essays have appeared in Ploughshares, Story magazine, Southern Review, the Gettysburg Review, Washingtonian, The Sun, the Washington Post Magazine, and others. Awards include a Pushcart Prize in 2020 and the 2020 Creative Arts Prize from the Polish American Historical Association. Organizations awarding fellowships include the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Virginia Center for the Arts, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, the Hambidge Center, and Hawthornden International Retreat at Hawthornden Castle in Scotland.
Hillary Huber is a multiple Audie Award finalist, an Earphones Award winner, and an AudioFile Best Voice. She has recorded…
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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS
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Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published on: November 9, 2021
ISBN: 9798200831425
Duration: 8 hr, 42 min
Genres: Fiction / Political, Fiction / Short Stories (single author)
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Admit This to No One: Stories
Authored by Leslie Pietrzyk
Narrated by various narrators, Hillary Huber, Tim Campbell, Cassandra Campbell, Chelsea Stephens, Elizabeth Evans, Bronson Pinchot, Suzie Althens
#lesliepietrzyk #admitthistonoonestories
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GOOGLE PLAY BOOKS
Find your next great read with Google Play Books.
Google Play Books is a global digital bookstore offering ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga. Discover book recommendations personalized just for you.
Get the iOS app: https://goo.gle/books-ios
Get the Android app: https://goo.gle/books-android
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
A collection of short stories laying bare the trappings of power in Washington, DC and the relationships caught in the middle
In Admit This to No One, we meet a group of women connected to a central figure either personally or professionally, and for better or for worse—an all-powerful and elusive Speaker of the House, whose political career has only stopped short of being Presidential due to his myriad extra-marital affairs. The Speaker’s daughters from his several failed marriages have a complicated relationship with him to say the least—alternating between longing for his affection or bristling with resentment, and occasionally relief at being left out of the spotlight.
His oldest daughter Lexie, from his “real family, the first one,” once his favorite who knew the real him, is now an adult who has blown up her career due to a sex scandal of her own. His long-time fixer and keeper of secrets, Mary-Grace, is relentless and uncompromising in her devotion to him, making the lives of the interns and aides under her purview in the Capitol miserable. When the Speaker’s life is in danger, the disparate women in his life will collide for the first time, but can their relationships be repaired?
These stories show us how Washington, DC’s true currency is power, but power is inextricable from oppression—DC is a city divided, not just by red or blue, right or left, but Black and white. Segregated by income and opportunity, but also physically by bridges and rivers, and police vehicles, Leslie Pietrzyk casts an unflinching and exacting gaze on her characters, as they grapple with the ways they have upheld white supremacy and misogyny. Shocking and profound, Pietrzyk writes with an emotional urgency about what happens when the bonds of family and duty are pushed to the limit, and how there is a path forward if individuals re-evaluate their own beliefs and actions.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leslie Pietrzyk is the author of three novels, including Silver Girl, published by Unnamed Press in 2018. Her first collection of short stories, This Angel on My Chest, won the 2015 Drue Heinz Literature Prize and was published by University of Pittsburgh Press. Short fiction and essays have appeared in Ploughshares, Story magazine, Southern Review, the Gettysburg Review, Washingtonian, The Sun, the Washington Post Magazine, and others. Awards include a Pushcart Prize in 2020 and the 2020 Creative Arts Prize from the Polish American Historical Association. Organizations awarding fellowships include the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, the Hermitage Artist Retreat, Virginia Center for the Arts, Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, the Hambidge Center, and Hawthornden International Retreat at Hawthornden Castle in Scotland.
Hillary Huber is a multiple Audie Award finalist, an Earphones Award winner, and an AudioFile Best Voice. She has recorded…
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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS
Purchase on Google Play Books ►► https://g.co/booksYT/AQAAAEB8R0QHKM
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Published on: November 9, 2021
ISBN: 9798200831425
Duration: 8 hr, 42 min
Genres: Fiction / Political, Fiction / Short Stories (single author)
- published: 17 Feb 2024
- views: 3
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Leslie Pietrzyk: Silver Girl
Multi-Award winning Literary Author Leslie Pietrzyk is our guest this week reading from her latest book, Silver Girl! We have a wonderful chat about her books, ...
Multi-Award winning Literary Author Leslie Pietrzyk is our guest this week reading from her latest book, Silver Girl! We have a wonderful chat about her books, her writing habits and living in the 80's, "Righteous!" Be sure to follow her on all social media outlets and sign up for her newsletter on her website! Website: Amazon:
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Multi-Award winning Literary Author Leslie Pietrzyk is our guest this week reading from her latest book, Silver Girl! We have a wonderful chat about her books, her writing habits and living in the 80's, "Righteous!" Be sure to follow her on all social media outlets and sign up for her newsletter on her website! Website: Amazon:
- published: 05 May 2019
- views: 22