A special Nerding Out episode in which we explore a few of our favorite outtakes, bloopers and moments that didn’t make it onto the show. Dylan gets the giggles. Kelsey works on her Dylan impersonation and Dylan spills his beer. Everywhere. We discuss the difficulties with introducing texts too soon in a reader’s life and…
7 Wheels & a Podcast: OSU-Cascades’ Wheels Cohort Talk Writing & Read Their Work-Ep.35
Today we have an epic, action-packed episode for you, so get ready to geek out on reading and writing. The Wheels join us to explore their work, motivations, writer’s lives, and craft and style choices. There are seven segments, each designed and created by a cohort member. Rachel reads the opening scene to her fantasy…
May Giveaway Announcement
May’s giveaway is inspired by OSU-Cascades’ Wheel of Fortune cohort and their capstone project. This month we have seven prizes to give away, each inspired by one of the seven Wheels. That means we will have seven winners! Read on to see which prizes were inspired by which cohort member! Rachel Wiley-Bard Our first Wheel,…
Best Reads of 2017: The Velociraptor Hunger Games, Proximity Bias, Foot Envy, & Crab Cows-Ep.25
A 60 minute episode in which we announce that Dylan is joining us permanently as a cohost. Yay! We each discuss our five favorite reads from 2017. We debate Goodreads usage. Dylan offers to break Kaisha’s legs so she can do nothing but read. What else are friends for? Kaisha reveals that on the full…
Nerd Expert Dylan Slye: Spam Filters, Rabid Fans, Comic Nerd Hassling & LOTR Battles-Ep.24
A 90 minute guest episode in which we discuss much and cackle more. We grade book covers and maps, battle over nerdy topics, and test the knowledge of nerd-extraordinaire, Dylan Slye. Join in as we tackle important questions about comics, debate terminology, and make Dylan shake his head. Also, don’t forget to check out Bend’s…
Author Rachel Wiley Bard: Word Vomit, Magical McGuffins, Orphans, & the Chosen One-Ep.23
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…
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…