Read with Laura Joy
The official podcast of author Laura Joy Lloyd, creator of interactive serialized fiction, where there’s always more to the story and readers influence what happens next.
Episodes
August 1, 2025 • 32 mins
Author Jeremiah Friedli joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how losing his own father fueled a desire to write strong father figures into his stories. Why a story originally set in Iceland had to be relocated to Hawaii. Where to find the latest ice cream flavors. And so much more.
Learn more about Jeremiah Friedli: https://jeremiahfriedli.com/
Learn more about Wren Island books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books...
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July 18, 2025 • 36 mins
Author and artist Tessa Burns joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how a character “in the back of the room” became a story’s heart-wrenching focal point. What happens when an author pours themself into the story. Why bumblebees are a metaphor for life. Whether or not bloopers should be included in podcast episodes. And so much more.
Discover more about Tessa Burns and her novel Candace Can-Can Cook: https://tessaburns.com/
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July 11, 2025 • 32 mins
Author and artist Tessa Burns joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how a character “in the back of the room” became a story’s heart-wrenching focal point. What happens when an author pours themself into the story. Why bumblebees are a metaphor for life. Whether or not bloopers should be included in podcast episodes. And so much more.
Discover more about Tessa Burns and her novel Candace Can-Can Cook: https://tessaburns.com/
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July 3, 2025 • 2 mins
Author Laura Joy Lloyd shares a musical soundtrack that accompanies episodes of Read with Laura Joy. This is episode 132, Music from Read with Laura Joy. Find the original home for this episode here: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/music-from-read-with-laura-joy-rwlj132/
Email subscribers are among the FIRST to hear about new releases and opportunities to influence the current project. This is interactive serialized fiction, wher...
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June 26, 2025 • 15 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author talks about the newest Wren Island novel, Interesting Enough, and shares interactive aspects of the story.
Get your copy of Interesting Enough: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/
Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
What is Interesting Enough about?
Thr...
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June 19, 2025 • 16 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoidin...
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June 12, 2025 • 11 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoidin...
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June 5, 2025 • 11 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoidin...
Mark as Played
May 29, 2025 • 17 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoidin...
Mark as Played
May 22, 2025 • 15 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoidin...
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May 15, 2025 • 12 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoidin...
Mark as Played
May 8, 2025 • 11 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoidin...
Mark as Played
May 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoidin...
Mark as Played
April 24, 2025 • 8 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author offers a sneak peek at what’s coming and shares interactive aspects of the story.
What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about?
After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoiding for ...
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April 17, 2025 • 24 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next!
In this episode, the author recaps Parts 1-3 of Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares additional thoughts.
***This episode contains SPOILERS for Parts 1-3 of Wren Island with Wallace Around by Laura Joy Lloyd.***
To listen without spoilers, start the story from the beginning (Episode 082) here: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/wit...
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April 10, 2025 • 14 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next!
In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares additional thoughts.
What’s the story about?
Seventy-year-old Wallace Bernard is an expert at disentangling himself from sketchy business ventures, debatable legalities, and oppressive relationships. After moving to a remote island, Wallace enjoys ungu...
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April 3, 2025 • 7 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next!
In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares additional thoughts.
What’s the story about?
Seventy-year-old Wallace Bernard is an expert at disentangling himself from sketchy business ventures, debatable legalities, and oppressive relationships. After moving to a remote island, Wallace enjoys ungu...
Mark as Played
March 27, 2025 • 8 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next!
In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares additional thoughts.
What’s the story about?
Seventy-year-old Wallace Bernard is an expert at disentangling himself from sketchy business ventures, debatable legalities, and oppressive relationships. After moving to a remote island, Wallace enjoys ungu...
Mark as Played
March 20, 2025 • 12 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next!
In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares additional thoughts.
What’s the story about?
Seventy-year-old Wallace Bernard is an expert at disentangling himself from sketchy business ventures, debatable legalities, and oppressive relationships. After moving to a remote island, Wallace enjoys ungu...
Mark as Played
March 13, 2025 • 12 mins
Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next!
In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares additional thoughts.
What’s the story about?
Seventy-year-old Wallace Bernard is an expert at disentangling himself from sketchy business ventures, debatable legalities, and oppressive relationships. After moving to a remote island, Wallace enjoys ungu...
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