Jonathan Lee: Novelist and Screenwriter on Taco Tuesdays, Trauma, and the Power of Stories
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Novelist, screenwriter, and father Jonathan Lee joins us for a riveting conversation about family dinners, storytelling, and the surprising parenting lessons hidden in Taco Night.
From the “perils of precedent” — why kids love Tuesday Tacos but not Monday Tacos — to writing about real-life tragedy in High Dive and The Bombing of Pan Am 103, Jonathan shares insights on parenting, trauma, and the role of food in stories. Plus, a hilarious dinner-table storytelling game you'll want to try at home.
In this episode:
- Why “branding” dinner matters for kids
- Jonathan's journey to becoming a full-time writer
- The realities of writing about trauma, and the self-care it requires
- How food shapes storytelling even in moments of crisis and connection
- Talking to children about difficult topics
- Behind the scenes of The Bombing of Pan Am 103
- A playful dinner table storytelling game
Mentioned in this episode:
- Jonathan’s website and books: www.jonathanleewriter.com
- Episode 09 of Dinner Last Night with his wife, Amy Lee
- Television Show: The Bombing of Pan Am 103
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Credits
- Produced: Wombmate Productions, Inc., REP Studio, and Stuart Hetzler
- Editing: REP Studio and Stuart Hetzler
- Music by: Emerson ‘Longstory’ Bartlett (feat. Drew Martin on Saxophone)