Let's Deconstruct a Story

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Let’s Deconstruct a Story featuring Jessica Treadway

October 15, 2026

Hi Everyone, I’m happy to share the first podcast episode for the fall! On this episode, Jessica Treadway joins me to discuss a story from her 2026 short story collection, I Felt My Life with Both My Hands (Cornerstone Press). The story first appeared in Five Points and was later chosen as one of the 2025 Best American Short Stories. You can listen to Cynthia Nixon read the story here on Symphony Space.“The women who narrate the remarkable stories in Jessica Treadway’s I Felt My Life with Bot...

Let's Deconstruct a Story featuring Madeleine Stein

August 01, 2026

Hi Everyone,Please join us for an interview with Madeleine Stein about her prize-winning story, “Too Beautiful,” first published in The Hopkins Review. This discussion was recorded with our paid subscribers and members of the Conscious Writers Collective, hosted by Maya C. Popa. How “Let’s Deconstruct a Story” works:Read the story below carefully. This is important because the interview will contain spoilers. During our sessions, authors discuss their personal practice and analyze craft elem...

Let's Deconstruct a Story featuring Molly Dektar

June 01, 2026

Please read “The Bed and Breakfast” before listening to the episode. Molly Dektar is the author of two novels, The Absolutes and The Ash Family. Her short stories have been published in the Best American Short Stories 2024, the Yale Review, N+1, the Harvard Review, Ploughshares, and the Sewanee Review, among others. The recipient of a Dakin Fellowship from the Sewanee Writers’ Conference and a residency at Hawthornden, Brooklyn, she is from North Carolina and lives in Queens, NY.Follow her on...

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How do I get in touch with Let's Deconstruct a Story?

Let's Deconstruct a Story is hosted by Kelly Fordon. Its publicly listed email is letsdeconstructastory@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Let's Deconstruct a Story?

The publicly listed email for Let's Deconstruct a Story: letsdeconstructastory@substack.com.

How many listeners does Let's Deconstruct a Story have?

Podseeker estimates Let's Deconstruct a Story reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Let's Deconstruct a Story?

Let's Deconstruct a Story typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published fiction writers (novelists and/or short story authors) with recognized literary publication and/or awards/fellowships; often authors whose work has appeared in major literary journals and/or received notable honors. Common among recent guests: Published short fiction in major literary journals and anthologies (e.g., Best American Short Stories); Literary prizes/fellowships/residencies (e.g., writer fellowships, conference fellowships, residencies); University/college teaching experience (sometimes). Recent guests include Molly Dektar and Jim Shepard.

How hard is it to get booked on Let's Deconstruct a Story?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Let's Deconstruct a Story cover?

Recent episodes cover Fiction, Writing, Short Story, Craft, and Literary Fiction. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.