Ep. 228 Sisters, Sinners & Sleuths w/ Author Margot Douaihy
EQ: How is art (and literature) giving us hope in these crazy times?
In this episode we welcome back Margot Douaihy to talk about her newest novel, Divine Ruin, the third installment in the delightfully gritty Sister Holiday mystery series, released January 13, 2026. Our conversation about her new novel launches us into a more philosophical conversation about the relationship between the sacred and the secular, and the materiality of life. From fighting for our art, making a case for broader literacy, to considering how faith, guilt and forgiveness are all intertwined, Margot pushes our thinking about literature and our relationship with words. If that wasn’t enough, we also contemplate whether or not addiction is a moral failing (original sin?!) or something else. We also hear her professional hot-take on the impact of AI on creative writing and poetry.
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Do Your Fudging Homework
Annie: Walk, do not run, to read Margot’s work and pick up your own copy of Divine Ruin. You’ll be very glad you did. Support your local bookstore in the process and it’ll be a big win for everyone.
Margot: Danez Smith “For Renee Good”; write a poem of your own!