Wrote Podcast

Mickie Kennedy joins us to share his poetry memoir Worth Burning. We talk about his life's story and the themes of family, illness, and what it means to rebuild after trauma and tragedy. https://www.mickiekennedy.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mickie-kennedy/ 

O'labumi Brown joins us to share her memoir Hairalujah. We discuss the art of moving between hardship and joy in memoirs. O'labumi shares some of her anecdotes and how the evolution of her hair marks the different points of her life. http://www.olabumi.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/olabumi-brown/ 

Andrew F. Giles invites us into his novel Transhumance. We discuss queer people returning to non-urban areas, and the speculative fiction idea that messages of the land reverberating through generations, and we follow the movement of the seasons.  https://andrewgiles.jimdofree.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/andrew-f-giles/ 

Vincent Traughber Meis joins us to share the English and Spanish versions of his novel Iguana. We discuss characters falling in love with other cultures, finding romance, and how to write diversity with empathy by exploring curiosity! https://vincentmeis.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/vincent-meis/ 

Lee Pulaski returns with his latest novel Murder of a Midnight Marriage. We discuss being in the public light, the masks of personality, and the chaos of weddings! https://www.leepulaski.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lee-pulaski/

Lauren Sanders shares the 25th Anniversary of their novel Kamikaze Lust. We discuss sex and sexuality in literature, how audience views on sex scenes have changed, and how to tell stories about porn without pornography. https://www.laurenisanders.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lauren-sanders/ 

Mike Player shares his western comedy, Utopia. We discuss humor in literature, white-washed wild-west history, misfit heroes, and the art of writing stories that resonate with people of all types. https://mikeplayer.net/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mike-player/ 

Geoffrey Newman shares his memoir, Better to Cry Now. We discuss living a blessed life in defiance of those who say you won't make it, and how Geoffrey found the flow of his life that helped him be a proud, gay, black man so he could then help his students overcome any obstacle with creativity, tenacity, and love. https://www.geoffreynewmanauthor.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/geoffrey-newman/ 

Rob Osler returns to share his latest mystery, The Case of the Murdered Muckracker. We discuss the evolution of the Harriet Morrow Investigates series, writing a lesbian detective during the Progressive Era, growing a found family across a series, and mirroring political corruption and immigration rights between then and now. https://robosler.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-osler/ 

Rodney Rhoda Taylor joins to share their memoir, A Life in Letters: A story of resilience, sequins, and hope. We discuss the art of writing letters, infusing hope and humor into our works, and how stories show our shared humanity. https://www.rodneyrhodataylor.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rodney-rhoda-taylor/ 

Christian Baines returns as to share his latest novel, Andalusia Dogs. We discuss The Season of the Witch for the Haunted Hearts book series, as well as his novel's "bless this chaos" vibe set in the artistic Movida era of Spanish culture after the death of Franco. https://www.christianbaines.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/christian-baines/ 

Patricia Grayhall returns as a triple threat with her latest novel Framed. We discuss corporate greed, conspiracies, environmental awareness, immigration issues, unrequited love, and why the best novels have threads of multiple genres. https://www.patriciagrayhall.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/patricia-grayhall/ 

Sophie Haeder returns with her latest novel The Lurking Demon. We discuss the evolution of Dohva, and the main characters - Sineth, Kima, and Avala. We also discuss world building and finding inspiration in Dungeons and Dragons. https://www.sophiehaeder.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sophie-haeder/ 

S.M. Stevens shares her novel Beautiful & Terrible Things. We discuss this amazing diverse cast of friends, their social justice activities in immigration, racism, and mental health, and what it's like to write about living in today's America. She then shares how to get a free short story and novelette about her characters that were cut from the book. https://authorsmstevens.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sm-stevens/ 

Daniel Land returns to share his concept single: Pearl Daddy. He wrote two singles that compliment each other and tell a love story with each track from one lover's perspective. We also discuss the North African influences that ghost into the music. https://www.danielland.co.uk/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/daniel-land/ 

Neil Laird helps us kick off the new year by sharing his series Prime Time Travelers. We discuss how his career as an Emmy-nominated director of historic series for television shaped writing his series. We also discuss uncovering examples of gay life in ancient times while balancing satire, romance, and historical drama in his series. https://www.neillaird.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/neil-laird/ 

Gordon Blitz returns to share his novel Converso Jews: A Hidden Family Story. We discuss his recent plays and monologues, as well as the book's dual story line and how it explores families in the past hiding their Judaism from the Catholics in control and how it has affected a modern family who doesn't know where some of their rituals came from as they learn to embrace an interfaith, gay love relationship. https://www.wroteby.me/gordonblitz  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gordon-blitz/ 

Madeleine Nakamura shares her novels Cursebreakers and Angel Eye. We discuss the impact of queer speculative fiction, as well as authentic ways to introduce mental illness in main characters. https://www.madeleinenakamura.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/madeleine-nakamura/ 

Timothy Jay Smith shares his next novel Fire On The Island. We discuss arson as a political weapon and the refugee situation, as well as a look into why the USA's aid and assistance abroad matter. https://www.timothyjaysmith.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/timothy-jay-smith/ 

Troy Ford shares his first novel Lamb. We discuss placing a series in a boarding school in the 90s, casting an unnamed narrator as a main character, and touch on the newsletters and substack he runs for you, the readers and writers. https://troyfordauthor.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/troy-ford/ 

West Ambrose shares their first novel The Last Boy On Earth. We discuss navigating our world when it's unrecognizable and finding the agency to define one's self! Plus a way to view climate fiction that addresses science and experience. https://westofcanon.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/west-ambrose/ 

Hugh Flynn shares his memoir Something Special Be. We discuss the challenges LGBTQ+ folks face when pursuing legal guardianship, not to mention how it rips families apart, while Hugh shares how inspiring his brother Aaron was during his journey to self-determination! https://www.instagram.com/hughflynn24/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/hugh-flynn/ 

Robyn Green shares her debut novel The Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose. We discuss writing depth into the lives of the characters who bring her theatre-based queer romcom to life! https://robyngreen.my.canva.site/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/robyn-green/ 

Richard Sargent shares his The Ultimate Chick Flick Cookbook. We discuss bringing people together with food and films, and he shares how he created recipes inspired by the films in the book. https://linktr.ee/rsargent83  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/richard-sargent/ 

Jon Kinnally shares his memoir I'm Prancing As Fast As I Can. We discuss how his life as a self-doubting gay youth brought him to acting and ultimately writing for television's Will & Grace, Ugly Betty, The Crazy Ones and others. https://jonkinnally.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jon-kinnally/ 

Vinny Cusenza shares his novel Blood and Soil. We discuss setting a romance and thriller against the American Nazi movement in the 1950s, and how that shaped the gay closet. We then correlate that history to the echoes of it we're feeling today. https://www.vinnycusenza.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/vinny-cusenza/ 

Frank Pizzoli shares his book Passionate Outlier. We discuss the evolution of journalism, interviewing the movers and shakers of early LGBTQ literature on what their thoughts are on their careers. https://www.facebook.com/frank.pizzoli.7/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/frank-pizzoli/ 

Jaye C. Watts shares their novel The New Worlds! We discuss dystopian science fiction that explores themes of polarization, digital silos, and the nature of truth. We then touch on Jaye's work at the Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria. https://jayecwatts.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jaye-c-watts/ 

Jeffrey Round shares his novel The English Tutor! We discuss cultural differences, dividing beliefs, and love that still blossoms as two people from completely different worlds learn to understand one another. https://jeffreyround.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jeffrey-round/ 

Elizabeth Roderick joins us with their series: Tales from Purgatory! We discuss books 1, The Commune, and 2, Deathwalkers, and the intersection of the afterlife and dreaming. We conclude with discussion on helping queer asylum-seeking immigrants. https://www.talesfrompurgatory.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/elizabeth-roderick/ 

Andrew J. Peters returns with his series Jaguar of the Backward Glance! While talking about book one The Awakening and book two The Sim Ru Prophecy we cover feline shifters and the research into myths and legends across the globe that brings this paranormal fantasy thriller to life! https://andrewjpeterswrites.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/andrew-j-peters/ 

Daniel W.K. Lee shares his book of poetry, Anatomy of Want. We discuss exploring desire that isn't necessarily romantic, and writing in a way that's evocative, not provocative. http://www.danielwklee.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/daniel-lee/ 

Blair Fell joins us to talk about life as a writer, and then shares his two novels, First, The Sign for Home about the deaf/blind experience with a gay twist. Then Disco Witches of Fire Island, a romantacy about losing a love, moving, and finding elders who help him mend his heart.  https://blairfell.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/blair-fell/ 

'Nathan Burgoine returns to share his latest Hi-Lo novel, Dogs Don't Break Hearts. We discuss the importance of High-Interest-Low-Complexity novels, and why stories for reluctant readers are the "if you know, you know" genre. We then touch on the awful notion of the neutrality movements and the damage they're doing.  http://www.nathanburgoine.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-burgoine/ 

Kevin Klehr returns to share his upcoming novel, Grayson's Magical Mishaps. We discuss the second year of the Haunted Heart Series, a cast of characters the blends humor with magical realism, and then move on to the audiobook release of The Midnight Man. https://kevinklehr.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/kevin-klehr/ 

Jessamyn St. Claire shares her novel Hunted. We discuss bisexual inclusion, building passion through danger, and writing modern mafia noir thrillers. https://jessamynstclaire.substack.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jessamyn-stclaire/ 

Kara Zajac shares her memoir The Significance of Curly Hair. We discuss overcoming grief with humor, the fear of becoming a 'traditional'woman, raising a child in an alternative family, and how to thrive without giving up your dreams. https://www.karazajac.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/kara-zajac/ 

Lee Pulaski shares his latest novel We Ride at Brunch. We discuss found family and whether can friends become lovers. Then we peek into the state of LGBTQ book events. https://www.leepulaski.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lee-pulaski/ 

Dr. Lawrence D. Mass, surviving partner to Arnie Kantrowitz, shares Song of Myself. We discuss Arnie's inspirations, the spirit of Walt Whitman, and how this historical chronicle has become a cautionary tale.! https://sentinelvoices.com/  https://lawrencedmass.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lawrence-d-mass/ 

Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews share their children's book, Tío and Tío: The Ring Bearers! We dive into how they encouraged the agency of their nephews in telling this story, the importance of children feeling involved and important, and telling the story through color and the senses! https://www.helloross.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ross-mathews-and-wellinthon-garcia-mathews/ 

Sven Davisson returns to share his latest book, Puck You! We dive into reclaiming lost customs and engaging with transformative rituals as queer men to find solace in shared mythic histories & courage to embrace our path of queer resistance. We then look at some of Rebel Satori's recent releases! https://rebelsatori.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sven-davisson-of-rebel-satori-press/ 

Bill Hulseman shares his essay collection: Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass. We dive into belonging, birth order trauma, pride parades, identity, pop culture (Madonna & Golden Girls as spiritual!), and reconciling religion with queer health! https://www.billhulseman.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bill-hulseman/ 

Michael G. Williams returns to share his collected novellas: Servant Sovereign AND his latest novel, Children of Solitude. We talk about real estate demons being thwarted by witches dipping through time, and then about supernatural horror as a genre that truly peels back the human experience and forces characters (and us) to find joy and love through the dark times! https://www.michaelgwilliamsbooks.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/michael-g-williams/ 

Christopher Rice (writing as C. Travis Rice) returns to share his summer romance novella: Party of Three. We dive into the Sapphire Cove Suite Secrets novella stories, how gay romances are different but can have all the elements that romance fans crave, and the importance of telling our own stories! http://www.christopherricebooks.com/  http://www.thedinnerpartyshow.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/christopher-rice/ 

Patricia Grayhall returns to share her new romance: A Place for Us. We dive into connecting with lost loves, building a life together in the face of obstacles, and endings that bring happiness and hope! https://www.patriciagrayhall.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/patricia-grayhall/ 

Mo Fanning returns to share his new novel: Rainbows and Lollipops. We discuss setting a story close to home - Birmingham in this case, healing from loss, and friends growing into found family! https://mofanning.co.uk/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mo-fanning/ 

Robert Raasch shares his novel: The Summer Between. We discuss coming out in earlier decades, the importance of location shaping story, and why we have to learn who's harmful to us and who's loving and supportive! https://www.robertraasch.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/robert-raasch/ 

Jonathan Lerner shares his memoir: Performance Anxiety. We discuss the civil rights era, why being LGBTQ+ was even more lonely, and what it was like to find community while realizing you were different! https://jonathanlerner.info/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jonathan-lerner/ 

Sophie Haeder shares her novel: The Land Within. We discuss being inspired by Dungeons and Dragons, the romantasy genre, and the prominence of LGBTQ+ characters in this literary style! https://www.sophiehaeder.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sophie-haeder/ 

John R. Gordon shares his novel: Mother of Serpents. We discuss evil spirits & madness, blending history & myth, and why it's important to write queer, interracial families! https://www.johnrgordon.com/  https://www.teamangelica.com  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/john-gordon/