Behind the Substack Bluntly Speaking

Erika Bolin (pen name Emily Blunt) believes that every encounter is an opportunity to unveil a little piece of humanity. From hanging with rock gods, to her candid interviews with stars, she finds not just stories of their triumphs but also glimpses into their vulnerabilities. Her genuine interest in the person behind the facade, allowed her to carve a space in an industry that often prioritizes the sensational over the substantial.

Fueled by her love for music, movies, and artisanal cheese, Erika's talking bluntly about resilience, humanity, and the ups and downs of life's experiences ...

with lots of celebrities mingled in.

Erika Bolin

Erika Bolin

Author

Retired due to multiple sclerosis, Boston-raised journalist Erika Bolin is the voice behind Not That Emily Blunt. She's written celebrity cover stories (as Emily Blunt) for outlets like ELLE, MOJO, and LOUDER. Under her real name she helped create DVD extras for Warner Bros. Erika tries to explore life's bumpy path with humor and hard-earned resilience.