Wrote Podcast

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!

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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/