Tiny Pep Talks by Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden
“Tiny Pep Talks is perfect for someone going through a hard time or a big life change, or anyone who could use a pocket-size hype man.”
Anybody can tell you “You can do it” before something like a big job interview — but what about the mundane tasks you need a little confidence boost for?
In Tiny Pep Talks (Quirk Books), comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden have written a new book with “bite-size” encouragement for life’s annoying, stressful, and flat-out lousy moments.
The co-hosts of Being Earnest (A Very Sincere Podcast) and co-creators of No Wrong Answers: Cards for Better Conversations have delivered specific, constructive, and hilarious motivation for:
- Parallel parking (cars just weren’t meant to go sideways!)
- Sending a scary email (if you died and came back as a ghost, wouldn’t it suck if this was your unfinished business?)
- Remembering that all your friends are not secretly mad at you (they’re busy worrying all their friends are secretly mad at them)
- … and more everyday situations that would benefit from a motivational speech.
Skaggs and Linden are hoping to provide a boost for the weary, just you to do the regular things, the annoying things, and the small things that can still feel overwhelming.
Tiny Pep Talks is perfect for someone going through a hard time or a big life change, or anyone who could use a pocket-size hype man. Library Journal writes, “This book’s vivid and welcoming layout contributes to the motivational vibe found in its pages. Recommended for readers needing inspiration for confronting common but still daunting situations.”
About Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden:
Paula Skaggs is a writer and comedian. Along with Josh, she’s the co-creator of the conversation game No Wrong Answers: Cards for Better Conversations and the co-host of the podcast Being Earnest (A Very Sincere Podcast). Paula’s writing has been featured in the Onion, Repeller, and InsideHook, and she’s been a writer for the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop, the NBC Scene Showcase, and the Catalyst Content Festival. She has trained and performed at the Second City Conservatory, at iO Theater, and in dingy bars all across Chicago. Paula runs the frozen meal review blog/newsletter Paula Eats. Thirty bucks says she’s probably drinking a Diet Coke right now.
Josh Linden is a writer and comedian. Along with Paula, Josh is the co-creator of the hit conversation game No Wrong Answers: Cards for Better Conversations and the co-host of Being Earnest (A Very Sincere Podcast). He has produced and written in shows across Chicago, including at iO Theater, The Second City, CIC Theater, and the Chicago Improv Den. He has a degree in medieval history, which comes in handy surprisingly often. Josh lives in Chicago with his wife and (very long) dog.
Publish Date: November 19, 2024
Genre: Humor, Nonfiction
Author: Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden
Page Count: 176 pages
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 978-1683694441