Mary Laura Philpott Books in Order
Mary Laura Philpott is a celebrated author, editor, and television host. She is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays I Miss You When I Blink, which showcases her unique voice and perspective. Her writing has been widely featured in top publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, McSweeney’s, and The Paris Review. As the founding editor of Musing, the online publication of Parnassus Books, she has championed emerging writers and fostered a vibrant literary community. Mary Laura's Emmy-winning television show, A Word on Words, has earned her a reputation as a thoughtful and engaging conversationalist. Her humor book, Penguins with People Problems, offers a humorous take on the human experience.
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Book Series by Mary Laura Philpott
- #1AmazonPoetic Justice (With: J.D. Dupuy)(2013)
About Mary Laura Philpott
Mary Laura Philpott is a celebrated author, editor, and television host. She is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays I Miss You When I Blink, which showcases her unique voice and perspective. Her writing has been widely featured in top publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, McSweeney’s, and The Paris Review. As the founding editor of Musing, the online publication of Parnassus Books, she has championed emerging writers and fostered a vibrant literary community. Mary Laura's Emmy-winning television show, A Word on Words, has earned her a reputation as a thoughtful and engaging conversationalist. Her humor book, Penguins with People Problems, offers a humorous take on the human experience.
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