StoryWonk Daily 184: Jane Espenson

Today on StoryWonk Daily, we talk with the brilliant Jane Espenson about her forthcoming webseries, Husbands.

Today’s links:

Husbands The Series Jane Espenson (@JaneEspenson)

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