Its Literally LA
Its Literally LA brings together incredible writers from around the globe, offering them a platform to share their stories while giving them a warm dose of that Los Angeles spotlight. With a mission to broadcast LA's thriving, yet overlooked, literary community, we connect local and international voices, dive deep into their creative journeys, and explore the unique opportunities this city has to offer. Tune in for engaging conversations, diverse perspectives, and a celebration of all things literary.
Episodes
In Episode 6 of It’s Literally LA, host Karis McPherson sits down with romance authors Lauren Kung Jessen (Red String Theory) and Ananya Devarajan (Kismet Connection). This episode dives into the themes of destiny, the magic of time loops, and how romance can be written to reflect real-life challenges. Hear how Lauren balances her creative process with a full-time career, and how Ananya’s storytelling evolved from thrillers to roma...
In Episode 5 of It's Literally L.A., Karis McPherson chats with romance authors Nikki Payne (Pride and Protest) and Angela Montoya (Sinner’s Isle). Together, they discuss writing love stories that celebrate diverse characters and subvert traditional romance tropes. With anecdotes on family influence, complex villains, to the humor and joy of their own unique approaches to character development, and the importance of building commun...
In this episode of It's Literally L.A., Karis McPherson interviews debut authors Rae Giana Rashad (The Blueprint) and Erin Adams (Jackal, One of You). The authors discuss navigating the ups and downs of their writing careers, from managing deadlines and balancing family to facing rejection and critique. They also share how their love for dystopia, fantasy, and it has shaped their storytelling, and what it means to bring their uniqu...
In this powerful episode of It's Literally L.A., Karis McPherson speaks with Tiffany Clark Harrison (Blue Hour) and Tlotlo Tsamaase (Womb City), a Botswana-based speculative fiction writer. Tiffany opens up about how her health challenges and motherhood inspired her writing, while Tlotlo reflects on the intersection of gender-based violence, rage, and creativity in her Afro-futuristic horror. Together, they explore the emotional to...
In this episode of It's Literally L.A., host Karis McPherson sits down with authors Mia Tsai (Bitter Medicine) and Brandon Hoang (Gloria Buenrostro Is Not My Girlfriend). They talk everything from how Texas Hold-em influenced a new writing style, to the magic of Japanese Kit-Kats, this lively conversation covers the ins and outs of storytelling, cultural influence, and how they balance writing with daily life. Tune in to a thoughtf...
In Its Literally L.A. premiere episode, shot on February 6, 2024, host Karis McPherson sits down with Dominic Lim, debut author of All the Right Notes, and Abigail Hing Wen, New York Times bestselling author of Loveboat, Taipei. Listen as they discuss cultural representation, the business of writing, and the power of storytelling to bridge communities.
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Categories: Books, Literature, Arts, Culture.
Host: Karis McPherson
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