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Marcy Dermansky
Author of Hot Air (Knopf, 2025) and several earlier novels including Hurricane Girl, Very Nice, The Red Car, Bad Marie, and Twins; the episode's featured guest discussing her new book.
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Oct 31, 2025
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Marcy Dermansky, "Hot Air" (Knopf, 2025)
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Marcy Dermansky, an acclaimed author known for her novels like Hurricane Girl, dives into her latest work, Hot Air. She reveals the quirky origin of its plot involving a hot air balloon pool incident. Dermansky discusses creating empathetic yet 'unlikable' characters through interior monologue and explores mother-daughter dynamics in her story. Desire serves as a key theme, driving character actions, while she artfully critiques wealth's corrosive effects. With a minimalist comic style, Dermansky shares her insights on writing and character perspectives.
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