Shay Goldstein has worked at a public radio station in Seattle for a decade, while her new colleague, Dominic Yun, is a recent journalism school graduate who frequently irritates her. To save their struggling station, they pitch a podcast called The Ex Talk, where two former lovers provide relationship advice. The catch is that Shay and Dominic never actually dated. As they fabricate a history of heartbreak for microphones, they begin a real office romance that threatens their professional credibility and their jobs.
Readers who enjoy enemies-to-lovers stories and behind-the-scenes looks at media production will find this plot practical and engaging. It appeals to people interested in the ethics of professional deception and the tension of workplace rivalries. The reader walks away with a perspective on how digital intimacy is manufactured for audiences and how the pressure to succeed in a competitive industry can complicate private feelings. It offers a look at the technical aspects of audio storytelling and the emotional vulnerability required to connect with listeners.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
