Chelsea Hodson — ”I’m genuinely excited about creating things.”
Slow Stories30 Elo 2023

Chelsea Hodson — ”I’m genuinely excited about creating things.”

An essay, Chelsea Hodson tells us, should be an attempt at clarity. That may be true for a writer, but clarity is the last thing that comes to mind when reading Chelsea's words. Instead, we are swept away by her striking prose, repetition, digressions. Chelsea's words pulse with desire, fear, and hope. Readers walk away from the page, not always knowing what to think but feeling something primal just the same.

The words, in this case, are from Chelsea's debut essay collection, Tonight I'm Someone Else, which was published in 2018 and received widespread praise. Aside from gifting us her own prose, Chelsea has made it her business to help others write their truth. Through projects like her Morning Writing Club and private coaching and editing services, community has slowly become a part of Chelsea's world. Most recently, this culminated in the launch of her latest literary endeavor. Enter Rose Books, her new press.

In this interview, Chelsea shared more about the inception of Rose Books, her process as a writer and editor, and the questions on her mind. This episode also opens with a story from musician (and Rose Books author) Geoff Rickly.

Episode Transcript: https://slowstoriespodcast.com/chelsea-hodson/

Learn more about Chelsea's work: https://chelseahodson.com/

Follow Chelsea: https://www.instagram.com/chelseahodson_

Purchase Chelsea's book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/tonight-i-m-someone-else-essays-chelsea-hodson/9844494

Learn more about Rose Books: https://www.rosebooks.co/

Follow Rose Books: https://www.instagram.com/rosebooks.co

Follow Geoff: https://instagram.com/geoffrickly

Purchase Geoff's novel: https://www.rosebooks.co/store/p/someone-who-isnt-me-by-geoff-rickly-paperback-preorder

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