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Denne Michele Norris (When the Harvest Comes) feat. Zee Carlstrom, Guest Gay Reader

Denne Michele Norris (When the Harvest Comes) feat. Zee Carlstrom, Guest Gay Reader

Update: 2025-04-22
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Host Jason Blitman talks to Electric Literature's editor-in-chief Denne Michele Norris about her debut novel, When the Harvest Comes. They talk about the unexpected 14-year journey to write the book, love at first sight, and the importance of stories like this one, especially today. Jason is then joined by Guest Gay Reader Zee Carlstrom who shares what they've been reading and talks about their new book, Make Sure You Die Screaming.

Denne Michele Norris is the editor in chief of Electric Literature, winner of the Whiting Literary Magazine Prize. She is the first Black, openly trans woman to helm a major literary publication. She co-hosts the critically acclaimed podcast Food 4 Thot and holds an MFA from Sarah Lawrence College.

Zee Carlstrom grew up in Illinois and now works as a creative director. They live in Brooklyn.

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Denne Michele Norris (When the Harvest Comes) feat. Zee Carlstrom, Guest Gay Reader

Denne Michele Norris (When the Harvest Comes) feat. Zee Carlstrom, Guest Gay Reader

Jason Blitman, Denne Michele Norris, Zee Carlstrom