Marie Phillips

Gods Behaving Badly, Warhorses of Letters, This American Life and more. Agent [email protected]. Free newsletter at

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

Now that people are off to bluer skies, a reminder that you can find me there as @mariephillips.bsky.social

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@sophieebwrites Thanks Sophie!

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@BrophyLevey @Andr6wMale I loved that letter so much I dragged my mum across the room just to see it. Very happy to have reunited it with you!

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

This American Life has launched a subscription to make up for a huge fall in ad revenue. If you’re dithering, let me say they are GREAT to work with. Pay well and on time. Kind and supportive. As well as producing great shows. Your money will be well spent https://t.co/ygdQIZqCr3

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@Andr6wMale @AnnaSavory It did!! I forgot to pass on your thanks!!! I am terrible

[This American Life @ThisAmerLife]

The deadline to apply for our next fellowship session is October 1.
✅ paid position
✅ health insurance
✅ relocation reimbursement
And you'll participate in all aspects of show production. https://t.co/n19PireE4y

[This American Life @ThisAmerLife]

On the radio this weekend: People trying and struggling to see what another person sees. https://t.co/IrorPzKLS2

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

I have a story on this week’s @ThisAmerLife! A tale of lost friendship, extreme gardening, and menopausal geese https://t.co/zlJMIYI7fA

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@mikeyhatesit @NaomiAKlein @scalzi @jeffvandermeer @StephenKing Thank you! I really hope you enjoy it! Enjoy them all, in fact. Poor Apollo, he’s awful but I love him anyway

[Mikey Alexander 𓅃 , Riot Dog Handler and Petter @mikeyhatesit]

So far, #GodsBehavingBadly is pretty good. @mpphillips knows how to build a world & show (presage, really) character development from page 1: skillful economy of wordcraft.

Somehow it feels like a slow start but you look down & realize you accidentally got on a supersonic train.

[Mikey Alexander 𓅃 , Riot Dog Handler and Petter @mikeyhatesit]

I was “bad” this afternoon & bought some books to try to offset my Twitter poisoning.

Where should I start?

1) Naomi Klein @NaomiAKlein
2) Marie Phillips @mpphillips
3) John Scalzi @scalzi
4) Jeff Vandermeer @jeffvandermeer

Secret option: Stephen King @StephenKing On Writing

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@francescamain So much!! I will be recommending it far and wide

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

Just finished The Wedding People by Alison Espach (out Aug 1). A fantastic modern romance, smart, funny and humane, with beautifully-rendered characters driving the simple but satisfying plot. An intelligent, uplifting, wholly enjoyable read. Thanks for the proof @francescamain

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@AnnaTherien @goodreads Thank you Anna!

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@StuartEvers Ideally the two would be related, but I guess you could divide your entire life into “before” and “after”

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

Oddly precise question, for a thing: have you, or anyone you know, ever had a break up or other life crisis after reading the book South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami? Please share widely!

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@mrktrout Lovely x

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@KirkdaleBooks Intriguing… might have to get back to you about that!

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@francescamain @newsmanual Thank you x

[Marie Phillips @mpphillips]

@sianharries_ @Andr6wMale @ThisAmerLife Sian!! Xxx