In today's episode I sit down with Juno Jakob and talk about his writing journey. We talk about mental health, the necessity to talk openly and compassionately about it, and how his diagnosis of Schizophrenia 15 years ago has led him to write a fictionalized account of it in "Atticus", his new book that is coming out this week. Juno's story is a very personal and heartfelt one, and I know you will find his real life journey just as amazing. Near the end of the episode he will also share with us some writing tips and encouragement.
Order Atticus: https://www.amazon.com/Atticus-Juno-Jakob/dp/1916395392/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZYDPJG42LGSE&keywords=atticus+by+juno+jakob&qid=1668475449&sprefix=%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1
Books Mentioned:
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, by Joanne Greenberg
The Halloween Book by Juno Jakob
The Madman's Tale by John Katzenbach
A Beautiful Mind, by Sylvia Nasar
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and announcements
02:15 The journey to Atticus - Juno’s battle with schizophrenia, inspirations for his novel, and discussing schizophrenia and mental health
40:15 Writing Tips
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