This week author Rachel Wiley Bard talks with us about fantasy. Together we dig into tropes, pet peeves, and ponderings. Rachel talks about the history of fantasy and where she hopes it will go from here. We discuss the importance of speculative fiction. Don’t miss as Rachel recommends the one books she believes every writer…
Book Bingo Tangent: Clouds, Hedgerows, Proust, Poetry, Fantasy Worlds & No Room for Humans-Ep.22
This week we survey our bookshelves in our nerdiest game ever: Book Bingo! Get a sample of our current reads and our to-be-read list. Play along and let us know what’s on your shelf. Learn about our upcoming nerd connoisseur guest. Go cloud spotting. Read some Proust (please!). Engage in total book mayhem. Welcome to…
Poet Liam Cross Answers the Proust-ish Questionnaire
The Proust-ish Questionnaire Q. If not yourself, which fictional character would you be? John Puller, from Baldacci’s Zero Day, without a doubt. I mean, who wouldn’t want to be able to fistfight ten men and come out on top every single time? Q. Who are your favorite heroine and hero from fiction? My favourite hero…
Poet and Editor Liam Cross & the Importance of Creativity: Writing Pet Peeves and Tackling Poetry-Ep.21
This week Poet and Editor Liam Cross joins us to talk about how he balances editing, writing, and other jobs, how to access poetry, and a few challenges he faces as a poet. We also delve into some memorable reading experiences, important writerly reads, Kaisha’s romantic ideas about writing poetry, Liam’s love of burgers (gasp!…
Meet Poet Liam Cross
My name is Liam Cross, and I believe in fiction. (if you get that movie reference, then we’re going to be great friends.) I am a freelance ghostwriter and editor living in Northumberland England, which basically means that I sit hunched up in my room all day and turn coffee into productivity. Not tea as…
Sandkings, Witches & Wizards: Insect Pets, Halloween Reads, and Gender Specific Magic Labels-Ep.20
This week we discuss George R.R. Martin’s science fiction short story, Sandkings. Kaisha dishes about her favorite witch stories. The Nerd Girl Lit debate circles around the differences between witches and wizards. Come along as we delve into the various things that creep us out. Welcome to Read.Write.Repeat. This month we will be giving away…
Reading Preferences: Reading Ladders, Tackling Classics, and the Beauty of Genre
This week we bring you a tangent episode that is all about reading. Explore the different reasons why we read. Listen as Kaisha discusses why she rereads. Come along as Kelsey talks genre, genre definitions, and the beauty of genre. Welcome to Read.Write.Repeat. This month we will be giving away a lovely book box put…
Author Dawn Husted & the Temptation of Scythes: rock hard body parts & fun with pronunciation-Ep.18
This week Author Dawn Husted joins us to talk about her writing journey, how she decided on to independently publish her novel, and a few challenges she faces as an indie author. We also delve into some memorable reading experiences, important writerly reads, Kaisha’s impulse buys, Dawn’s process for naming her books, and that experience…
Fall Reads & Creepy Sensations: Atmosphere, sinister neighbors, cozy reads, lurker spider-Ep. 17
A 30-minute tangent episode in which we discuss our favorite cozy fall reads. Both Kaisha and Kelsey are wimps when it comes to being scared. Listen as they share funny lurker spider stories, discuss the importance of atmosphere, and swap tips and tricks for creating mood in writing. Welcome to Read.Write.Repeat. This month we will…
The Two Drovers & Lost Episodes: Stag dos, confused storytelling, and witchy aunts-Ep. 16
A 30-minute tangent episode in which we bring you the short story discussion from our very first episode, the one that never aired because it was too long. Listen as Kelsey reveals the strange misunderstandings that frequent her communications with others and Kaisha finds yet another way to talk about cows. Welcome to Read.Write.Repeat. This…