with Jerry and Jeanne

The Co-Authored Life

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Welcome to the Co-Authored Life! Ever wonder what happens when an author and his favorite person team up behind the mic? Join author J.E. Sutton Jr. and his wife, Jeanne, as they pull back the curtain on their creative world. We chat about the craft of writing, the joy of reading, and our latest binge-worthy TV and movie obsessions. Plus, we’re sharing our massive passion for cooking, because good stories go best with great food. Expect honest chats, creative inspiration, and plenty of unexpected tangents when something else inevitably pops into our brains. Subscribe to join the conversation

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with Jerry and Jeanne

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www.jesuttonjr.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Pass the Potato Salad Please! 08.07.2026

In this special Fourth of July edition of The Co-AuthoredLife , J.E. Sutton Jr. and Jeannie dive into their latest "Pages and Process" update, announcing that the first draft of Eclosion Point is officially complete and moving into the editing phase! The duo shares details about their upcoming appearance at the Literary Indulgence Book zFestival, a cool new tech addition to their book ta...

Milestones, Masterpieces, and Media Binging! 01.07.2026

Welcome back to another episode of The Co-Authored Life with author J.E. Sutton Jr. and his partner-in-creative-crime, Jeannie! This week, the duo dives into major writing milestones, including the completion of the first draft for the third book in the series, The Eclosion Point, and a production update on The Failsafe Program audiobook. In the Analog Book Club, they critique the balance of plot...

Troubles: Technology, Word Choices, and Memories 24.06.2026

In this episode of The Co-Authored Life , authors J.E.Sutton Jr. and Jeannie bounce back from a grueling hour of tech troubleshooting to celebrate their biggest milestone yet: a record-breaking sales day at San Marco Books and More! The duo shares behind-the-scenes updates on the final chapters of J.E.'s upcoming novel, Eclosion Point , and a progress report on the highly anticipated audiobook...

Seasons: Cooking, Binge Watching, and Writing 17.06.2026

In this week's episode, we talk about the final stages of writing the first draft of Eclosion Point, the writing challenge of writing every day in June. We highlight our upcoming appearances at San Marco Books and More and at The Literary Indulgence Book Festival in July. Jeanne discusses her own book publishing adventure and the challenges facing new writers. We explore the Foundation TV seri...

The Jury is Out! 10.06.2026

This week, Jerry and Jeanne discuss upcoming book events, the pending audiobook release of The Failsafe Program, and some cool tech that Jeanne purchased for the events.  In ourDuring the Analog Book Club session, Jeanne casually mentions her affinity for the book "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. (Kidding, she gushes about it). We talk about reading tastes and the latest C...

Mastering Every Book Format (Or Trying To) 03.06.2026

In this episode, Jeanne and I sit down to catch up on everything coming up on our radar, from our plans for the Literary Indulgence Festival in July to some handy new tech tools we're trying out, like handheld sales terminals and tap devices to make selling books a breeze. We dive into the practical side of indie author life, breaking down book formats and pricing strategies, and we'll tak...

Life is Real, Life is Messy. 27.05.2026

This week, we talk about the effect of a misplaced wallet onour weekend, the progress on our next novel, Eclosion Point, and upcoming events. We talk about what we are reading, including finishing the Blofeld Trilogy by Ian Fleming and a new Michael Connelly novel, Ironwood. We review the movie version of Project Hail Mary and the Apple TV series Pluribus. Date night at Alder and Oak and a Shrimp...

Segments? Segments? We Don't Need no Stinkin' Segments! 13.05.2026

This week, we talk about the writing process and how research fits into the time.  We discuss the different ways Jeanne and Jerry approach TBR (to-be-read) lists. There is alively discussion about our recent experience with augmented Reality glasses, as well as a new show we are watching. We also spend some time gushing over achildren’s show called Peg + Cat, which you must go watch. We wrap it up...

Popcorn on air? 09.05.2026

Do you eat on air or not? Jeanne says no...Jerry said it was fun.

Sherlock, Space, and Spice! 06.05.2026

This week, we talk about new ways to listen to the Co-Authored Life Podcast, our continued reading habits, and the fabulous Young Sherlock series on Prime Video and Space. We talk about Sci-Fi TV and real space, and Jeanne gets me on my soapbox about science denialism. We also talk about a reallyspicy meal we had this week that didn’t turn out all that well.   Links from this week’s episode:   Pod...

Big Announcement 30.04.2026

We have big news!!

Books, Buying Books, Revealing Books, and More Books! 29.04.2026

This week, we went to San Marco Books and More to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day. We sold some books, met some new friends, and bought some new books. We also reached a major milestone on my third novel, which we share with you. We talked about the NFL draft, which was low-key for us (Jaguar Fans), and a delicious dinner Jeanne made. Links: Good Vibes only Roly by Gabriella Alfonso https://ww...

It's Hair Cut Day! 22.04.2026

This week we talk acknowledge form listener/viewer feedback and we talk about our upcoming appearance at Independent Bookstore Day! We discuss the books we just finished and are now reading, and we talk about tv shows weare watching including finishing both Detective Hole and The Pitt! We also talk about recent food choices and our plans to step it up a notch in the kitchen. It’s Go Time!   Links...

Hybrids and Cylons 22.04.2026

This week we talk about future book signings and the progress on the upcoming novel, Eclosion Point. We review Song of the Unsung Mushroom by Sarah Clarke Stuart, the movie One Battle After Another, and our rewatch of Battlestar Galactica. We wrap up the week by talking about a delicious roasted fish-and-cherry tomatoes dish. Links for this week: Literary Indulgence Festival https://literaryindulg...

We Wish We Were as Cool as Artemis II 15.04.2026

This week we talk about the release of Cybernetic Resonancewhich released on Tuesday! We celebrate with a book sale on the website. Discuss books including talking about our favorite detective stories. We spend more time talking about the Artemis II mission to the moon and back and we alsodiscuss the foods we are eating. Jeanne also apologises to a food industry …you don’t want to miss that.   Lin...

Tech Troubles, but here is the Episode. 08.04.2026

This week, we talk about the release of Cybernetic Resonance on April 14th, we discuss Project Hail Mary (the book), and books we’ve read more than once. We talk about the event that everyone is talking about…the Artemis II moon mission! And Jeanne gives us a quick dinner recipe. (Oh yeah…there is popcorn!)   Links: Pre-Order Cybernetic Resonance Ebooks: https://books2read.com/CyberResonance Arte...

Same Room, Different POVs 01.04.2026

This week, we try out a new recording setup, and we talk about our recent pop-up book signing, Bridgerton, various reading topics, and the perilsof food delivery services.   Links: Happy Medium Books Café; https://happymediumbookscafe.com/ Bridgerton: https://www.netflix.com/title/80232398 James Bond: https://ianfleming.com/james-bond/ The Failsafe Program and Cybernetic Resonance: https://www.jes...

Sometmes Flan is the Answer...and So are Books! 25.03.2026

This week, we talk about new editions of The Failsafe Programthat have just arrived, the next novel, Cybernetic Resonance, which arrives on April 14th.  We also talked about our book signing on March 28th.  We talk about finishing Scarpetta and what else we are watching. We also talk about food! We had a fun weekend in Savannah this past week and we talkedabout the food at the resort. We also play...

I Swear by my Pretty Floral Bonnet! 24.03.2026

A preview of the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

Pay no Attention to the Woman Behind the Curtain! 24.03.2026

A preview of the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

Roadtrip! 24.03.2026

A preview of the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

Weekly Wonders, and Segment Names, this is almost looking professional! 18.03.2026

This week we introduce new segment names, talk about the latest events for Cybernetic Resonance, Venezuelan food, books and TV, and more. Links: Cybernetic Resonance Pre-Order Links: https://jesuttonjr.com/cybernetic-resonance Scarpetta: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Scarpetta/0IYURQJJ9GC7MMKKYBJBUXPLE8 Hard Eight: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6425.Hard_Eight Project Hail Mary: https://...

He's Dead to Me. 16.03.2026

A fun preview for the upcomming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

The Quest 16.03.2026

A fun preview for the upcoming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

That the [Bleep] did I do? 16.03.2026

A fun preview for the upcomming episode of The Co-Authored Life.

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