Today, I’m talking with Chrysta Bilton about her new book and the discovery of her 35 (and counting) siblings! Chrysta is an American author who lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband and two children. Chrysta’s new memoir, Normal Family, details her nontraditional upbringing and how her father was one of the most prolific sperm donors of the California cryobank in the 80s. Listen in as Chrysta talks about family reunions, nature versus nurture, and how we can learn and grow from our parents’ trauma. Also hear a short story based on Chrysta’s life from Michael Kobzik.
Cut from the Same Cloth - A Short Story in Print
IN THIS EPISODE:
[03:02] Chrysta’s discovery of her many siblings
[08:15] Chrysta’s upbringing and meeting and building relationships with her half-siblings
[13:29] Family reunion and interviewing her family for her book
[18:45] Writing prompt and further discussion about her book, Normal Family
[20:16] Short Story: “Cut from the Same Cloth”
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Cut from the Same Cloth - A Short Story in Print
IN THIS EPISODE:
[03:02] Chrysta’s discovery of her many siblings
[08:15] Chrysta’s upbringing and meeting and building relationships with her half-siblings
[13:29] Family reunion and interviewing her family for her book
[18:45] Writing prompt and further discussion about her book, Normal Family
[20:16] Short Story: “Cut from the Same Cloth”
KEY TAKEAWAYS: