A podcast for readers, writers, thinkers, and dreamers.
A tangent episode in which Kaisha, Rachel, and Kelsey talk about their reading and writing rituals. Come along as we discuss how doing other creative activities give our brains the space needed to tackle writing issues. We chat about reading rituals that enhance our reading experiences. Rachel talks about fanfiction’s role in her writing rituals….
A guest episode in which Kelsey chats with author Grace Mattioli. Come along as we discuss writing with a busy life. We chat about the importance of writing what makes you happy. Grace shares some writing and publishing tips and tricks. We revel in the beauty of Nathaniel Hawthorn’s writing. We discuss the new Dark…
Grace Mattioli is the author of two novels–Olive Branches Don’t Grow On Trees (2012) and Discovery of an Eagle (2014), which both feature a quirky, dysfunctional, yet highly lovable family named the Grecos. She is currently working on a novel, entitled A Very Wealthy Poor Man, which features the same family. She also published a…
Check out Author Grace Mattioli’s favorite books! Q. Who is your favorite heroine from fiction? Why? A. Alice from Alice in Wonderland because she was curious, strong and rebellious. Q. Who is your favorite hero from fiction? Why? A. Huck Finn because he was free. Q. If you could have dinner with any three authors,…
A guest episode in which Kelsey chats with author C.E. Clayton. Come along as we discuss what it’s like crafting characters that inhabit drastically different genres. We complain about author typecasting and chat about how to avoid that pitfall. We talk about creating characters that are both relatable and products of their world. We revel…
We know you’re as excited as we are for C.E. Clayton’s guest episode, which aired October 13th. Check out her awesome, bookish responses to our Proustish Questionnaire! Q. Who is your favorite heroine from fiction? Why? A. Penryn from Angelfall! She’s adapted to her new world and is so strong, so determined to protect what…
C.E. Clayton joined us October 13th to talk about the process of crafting characters that inhabit drastically different genres, her love of Susan Ee’s Angelfall, and so much more. C. E. Clayton was born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area, where she attended the University of Southern California (Fight On!) for both her…
An episode in which Kaisha and Kelsey discuss crazy short stories, obvious conceits, and divine redemption. Come along as we chat about the author who inspired a genre of horror stories without supernatural elements. Kaisha talks about the author who first coined the word android in the 1800s. Take away for writers: an excellent author…
A tangent episode in which Kaisha and Kelsey discover what our reading styles say about us. Come along as we discuss the beauty of the bookish internet. We chat about what our astrological sign predicts about our bookish bad habit. Kaisha talks about the joy she gets from reading a book to shreds. We revel…
A tangent episode in which Kaisha and Kelsey talk summer reading ambitions, bookselling delight, and wild reading experiences. Come along as we discuss Kaisha’s culling of her books and Kelsey post MFA reading liberation. We chat about using scary or intense audiobooks to motivate our running. Kelsey talks about poetry allusions in Dean Koontz and…
