Rachel Yoder discusses her novel Nightbitch and its film adaptation starring Amy Adams

Rachel Yoder's novel "Nightbitch," about a mother who transforms into a dog, has been adapted into a film starring Amy Adams. Yoder wrote the book in response to her feelings of anger and confusion after the 2016 U.S. elections. The story explores modern motherhood and challenges traditional values. Yoder highlights the importance of depicting everyday experiences and the realities of womanhood, including menstruation, in a way that normalizes them. Since the book's release, Yoder has become an assistant professor and feels more recognized as a writer. She emphasizes the internal struggles mothers face in defining their identities amid societal expectations.