Wrote Podcast

Wrote Podcast

Join Vance Bastian, SA Collins, and their guests in weekly podcast discussions about LGBTQ storytelling in all genres and mediums

Episodes

October 10, 2025 29 mins

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/ 

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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/ 

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September 26, 2025 39 mins

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/ 

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September 19, 2025 37 mins

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/ 

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September 12, 2025 51 mins

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/ 

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September 5, 2025 40 mins

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/ 

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August 29, 2025 38 mins

'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/ 

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August 22, 2025 37 mins

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/ 

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August 15, 2025 31 mins

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/ 

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August 8, 2025 37 mins

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/ 

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August 1, 2025 45 mins

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/ 

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July 18, 2025 59 mins

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/ 

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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/ 

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July 4, 2025 26 mins

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/ 

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July 4, 2025 46 mins

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/ 

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June 27, 2025 49 mins

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/ 

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June 27, 2025 31 mins

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/ 

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June 13, 2025 32 mins

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/ 

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June 13, 2025 27 mins

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/ 

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June 6, 2025 29 mins

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/ 

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