Erika Krouse: Tell Me Everything, Stranger

In Episode 9 of Season 2, Erika Krouse, award-winning author of Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation and the newly released short story collection Save Me Stranger, explores the intersections of personal history, professional identity, and storytelling. As a former private investigator, Krouse reflects on the challenges of working on the first-ever Title IX sexual assault case while grappling with her own past, a tension that ultimately shaped her memoir.

This conversation delves into the power of narrative—both in fiction and real life—as a means of self-exploration and healing. Krouse discusses the role of underdogs in literature, the way personal experiences shape creative work, and the evolving nature of identity. She also shares insights into the “code” that protagonists (and people) carry, how internal narratives influence decisions, and why unresolved questions often drive the best stories.

With reflections on the nonlinear paths of careers, the balance between vulnerability and power, and the ways storytelling connects people, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the impact of personal history on creative expression. A must-listen for writers, artists, and anyone drawn to the complexities of human experience.

Guest Information:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/erikakrouse/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erika.krouse#

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/erikakrouse.bsky.social

WEB: https://www.erikakrousewriter.com/

References:

Lighthouse Writers Workshop - https://lighthousewriters.org/

Books by Erika Krouse:

Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation (memoir) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/tell-me-everything-the-story-of-a-private-investigation-erika-krouse/16720644?ean=9781250240309&next=t&affiliate=2186

Save Me Stranger (short story collection) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/save-me-stranger-stories-erika-krouse/20981734?ean=9781250240330

Come Up and See Me Sometime (short fiction) - https://bookshop.org/p/books/come-up-and-see-me-sometime-stories-erika-krouse/6769228?ean=9781501142727&next=t

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Credits and Acknowledgements:

Hosted, Produced, and Edited by Heather Pridemore. https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-pridemore-mba/

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