Wrote Podcast

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/ 

Jonathan Lerner shares his memoir: Performance Anxiety. We discuss the civil rights era, why being LGBTQ+ was even more lonely, and what it was like to find community while realizing you were different! https://jonathanlerner.info/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jonathan-lerner/ 

Sophie Haeder shares her novel: The Land Within. We discuss being inspired by Dungeons and Dragons, the romantasy genre, and the prominence of LGBTQ+ characters in this literary style! https://www.sophiehaeder.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sophie-haeder/ 

John R. Gordon shares his novel: Mother of Serpents. We discuss evil spirits & madness, blending history & myth, and why it's important to write queer, interracial families! https://www.johnrgordon.com/  https://www.teamangelica.com  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/john-gordon/ 

Margaret Gardiner shares her novel Damaged Beauty: Joey Superstar. We discuss being raised to be silent, finding one's way through damage toward healing, and the dark side of fame! https://www.margaretgardiner.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/margaret-gardiner/ 

Del Blackwater shares her novel: Dead Egyptians. Her lifelong love & pursuit of Egyptology has lead her to writing about Egypt in 1902, and a gay British Egyptologist who was there when the Egyptians began to take back their country, plus mysticism, reincarnation, and porch time! https://delblackwater.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/del-blackwater/ 

Scott Terry shares his novel: The Gift. We discuss fiction exploring the intersection of racism and homophobia under the certainty of religious superiority. https://torchflamebooks.com/authors/scott-terry/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/scott-terry/ 

Jim Provenzano shares the audio revival of his novel: Now I'm Here. We discuss writing love story arcs and perspectives, and the art of producing an audiobook. http://www.jimprovenzano.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jim-provenzano/ 

Elizabeth Costello joins shares her debut novel: The Good War. We discuss writing feminist, noir, coming-of-age fiction, and then introduce Portland's Ekphraestival, bringing writers and visual artists together. https://www.elizabethscostello.com/  https://www.instagram.com/ekphraestivalpdx/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/elizabeth-costello/ 

Marshall Moore returns to share his books: Sunset House and The Scholarship of Creative Writing Practice. We enjoy some laughs while talking about writing a book of essays, and the idea of creative practice. http://www.marshallmoore.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/marshall-moore/ 

Wayne Scott joins us to share his memoir: The Maps They Gave Us. We scrutinize society's expected marriage script, and unveil how accepting one's self and working with your spouse to craft the new story of your marriage can lead to having an unconventional family based on love. https://www.waynescottwrites.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/wayne-scott/ 

Donna Minkowitz joins us to share her first fiction novel: Donnaville. We discuss backdrops of the mind, growth of the self through the parts of self, character struggles, and yes... there are authoritarians who are trying to bring about a stricter society. https://donnaminkowitz.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/donna-minkowitz/ 

Robert Bruegmann joins us to share his first fiction book: Roman Ivory - A Novel. We discuss men loving men in the 19th century. It leads to a discussion of coded signals, generational discover, the author's expertise in art & architecture, and the backdrop of murder. https://www.romanivory.com/  https://robertbruegmann.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/robert-bruegmann/ 

Lewis DeSimone joins us for the first time with his book: Exit Wounds. We discuss middle age, the disappearance of gay touchstones in culture, and jury duty as a lens for seeing life. https://lewisjdesimone.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lewis-desimone/ 

This week we've answered the call for more liberal media. Hear the update here, then subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@wrotespotlight and join the deep dive discussions! https://www.youtube.com/@wrotespotlight 

Rob Osler returns to share the first book in his Harriet Morrow Investigates series: The Case of the Missing Maid. We discuss the parallels between the Progressive Era (1890-1920) and current events, writing an exemplary and queer woman in a historic setting, and the unfolding of the series. https://robosler.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-osler/ 

MW Lindberg shares their book: Black Hole Recess. We discuss writing children for adults, as well as children facing violence, non-binary characters in fiction, and finding one's self in a story. https://www.markwilliamlindberg.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mw-lindberg/ 

Scott Hightower shares his book: Imperative to Spare. We discuss oral storytelling and poetry, touching on topics of grief journeys and rebuilding ones life after loss, and expanding your internal self by expanding your world. http://scotthightower.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/scott-hightower/ 

Zachary Pace shares his book: I Sing to Use the Waiting. We discuss how the turning points in the careers of several women singers informed and shaped the author's life through topics like identity and how artists code genders to tell our stories. https://www.zacharypace.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/zachary-pace/ 

J.M. Frey helps us ring in the New Year by sharing her recent novel: Time & Tide. We discuss time travel and time slip stories, the Regency/Georgian era, and lesbian/bi romances, all while keeping an eye on causality of changing the first lesbian kiss in literature. https://jmfrey.net/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jm-frey/ 

Davis Summers joins us to share his debut novel: Eating & Praying. Our discussion covers seeing the world through a millennial lens, growth and grief, being young and queer trying making sense of the narcissistic internet age, and all the biting comedy that ensues. https://www.davissummers.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/davis-summers/ 

Lee Pulaski returns to share the latest novel in his Chino Valley Romance series: Miss Phoenix Goes Deliciously Mad. We then discuss writing current hot-topics into romance novels, like drag queen story hour and mentoring youth through their coming out. He also shares the release of his anthology: Fables From the Other Side of The Rainbow, wherein you'll find stories like finding grandpa's love letters to another man, and a DJ who returns a missing cat only to be happily rewarded. https://www.leepulaski.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lee-pulaski/ 

Dale Corvino returns to share his memoir: Afterlife of a Kept Boy. We discuss the nuance of being a kept boy and how one untangles their emotions and learns to live after that relationship ends. We also touch on using different writing styles to highlight new phases of life, de-stigmatizing sex work, and finding closure. http://dalecorvino.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/dale-corvino/ 

S09Ep47: Gerard Cabrera Interview Gerard Cabrera joins us to share his novel: Homo Novus. We discuss Latinx characters, HIV/AIDS, religion, the complexities of abuse, and what characters have to face to move forward. We also touch on the importance of community as a writer, and The Publishing Triangle as a resource. https://www.gerardcabrera.com/  https://publishingtriangle.org/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gerard-cabrera/  #fiction #darkromance #religion #abuse #recovery #hivaids

Trent Clifford joins us to share his debut book & memoir: Reclaiming Faith. We discuss the reconstruction that happens after deconstructing religion, being a queer person stepping back into faith, and finding groups willing to listen when they've missed the mark. https://www.trentclifford.com/  https://www.reclaimingfaith.org/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/trent-clifford/ 

Christian baines returns to share his latest releases: Geist Fleisch and Arcadia Trust 4 - Tears in Time. We discuss the rise of horror in Hollywood thanks to queer directors, ghosts in 1930s Berlin, and coming home to find your dimension has cracked a bit! https://www.christianbaines.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/christian-baines/ 

Stephen Graham King returns to share his upcoming queer space opera: The Infinite Heist. We discuss the importance of writing characters and not making their "otherness" the struggle, as well as the joy of a great story! https://stephengrahamking.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/stephen-graham-king/ 

Garrett Hutson returns to share his upcoming LGBTQ Buccaneer Adventure kickstarter: Friends, Mates, and Scoundrels. We discuss facing writers block, imposter syndrome, finding inspiration, and the adventure of writing! http://www.garretthutson.com/  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/garretthutson/friends-mates-and-scoundrels-an-lgbtq-buccaneer-adventure  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/garrett-hutson/ 

It gives us great pleasure to present a Season 9, Episode 42 Interview: Elisabeth Nonas Elisabeth Nonas joins us to share her novel Grace Period. It leads to conversations about aging, losing a spouse, teaching writing, and connecting to the stories you want to tell!

Catherine Ludoff of Queen of Swords Press returns to share her latest Wolves of Wolf's Point series updates, as well as some of the latest offerings from Queen of Swords Press authors Michael Merriam, Melissa Scott, Amy Griswold, and others! https://queenofswordspress.com/  https://catherinelundoff.net/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/catherine-lundoff-qosp/ 

James Pauley Jr. returns to share his latest release, An Unconditional Friendship: Messages from a Colorful Granny and an Off-Color Gay Guy. It leads to discussions of serendipity, writing together, and the true value of working together. https://www.jpauleyauthor.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/james-pauley-jr/ 

M.D. Neu returns to share his latest horror novel: Golden Hills Haunting. It leads to discussions of spirits, fiends, possessions, hauntings, and exorcisms. https://www.mdneu.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/md-neu/ 

Paul Lamb joins us to share his contemporary, generational novels: One-Match Fire and Parent Imperfect. It leads to discussions of generations of fathers and sons (including two gay dads), different types of coming of age, and a cabin in the woods as the safe place to be one's self. https://www.paullambwriter.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/paul-lamb/ 

Timothy Jay Smith joins us to share his upcoming gay-coming-of-age contemporary thriller: Istanbul Crossing. It leads to discussion of homosexuality in Muslim states and a young man trying to help others get to safety and freedom, a story that grew from Timothy's own experiences helping refugees. https://www.timothyjaysmith.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/timothy-jay-smith/ 

J.P. Jackson returns to share his latest releases: the dark erotic shorts Skin Sessions, the m/m paranormal The Magician's Heart, and his story Medium Rare to appear in an upcoming collaboration! We discuss sex, dark magic, tarot, and ghosts. https://jpjacksonwrites.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jp-jackson/ 

Mark Salzwedel joins us to share his latest novel The Miraculous Life of Rupert Rocket! We discuss blend of magical realism vs urban fantasy, fairy curses and blessings, and the effects that can have on generations of family. http://marksalzwedel.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mark-salzwedel/ 

Mo Fanning joins us to share his latest novel Husbands! We discuss the dark side of Hollyood, telling stories while protecting identities, and finding happiness in the end. https://mofanning.co.uk/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mo-fanning/ 

Nicholas George join us to share the release of his novel A Deadly Walk in Devon! We discuss the origin of his Walk Through England Mystery series, writing a cozy mystery with a gay detective, and being a Californian Anglophile writing about England. https://www.nicholasgeorgeauthor.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nicholas-george/ 

H.N. Hirsch returns to share the release of the third novel in his Bob and Marcus series: Rain! We get to talk about the evolution of crime series, using location and real-world political climate, and the growth of character careers and relationships. https://www.hnhirsch.info/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/h-n-hirsch/ 

Chris Kim joins us to share her novel Shaman of Heaven and Hell, which leads to discussions about trauma, Korean mysticism, and a library ghost! https://www.chriskimwriter.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/chris-kim/ 

Tony Maietta joins us to share the news about his documentary, Mary Pickford: A Blessing and A Curse, the news about projects springing off his novel, The Marble Faun of Grey Gardens, and his film-review podcast with Brad Shreve, the Going Hollywood podcast! https://tony-maietta.com/  https://www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/tony-maietta/ 

Jerry Wheeler returns to share his 23-year project, the novel Mercedes General. We discuss the fact that though it's framed as a series of short stories separated by years at a time, the thread follows the lives of his two main characters and their relationship! https://jerrywheelerblog.wordpress.com/  https://outinprintblog.wordpress.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jerry-wheeler/ 

April McCloud joins us to share her debut novel, The Switch. We discuss disability, bionics, humanism, and spiderbots with hats! https://aprilmccloud.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/april-mccloud/ 

Nathan Andres joins us to share the book that came from his exploration of the idea of resiliency, Your Real Life: Get Authentic, Be Resilient, & Make It Count. We discuss how the REAL model is based on neuroscience and can be used to help anyone face the difficult situations in life! https://www.nathanandres.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-andres/ 

Christopher Rice returns to share the next novel in his Sapphire Cove series: Sapphire Dawn! We discuss writing a summer romance for a character who's had a career in porn, how to show the truths of the industry, and how that character is more authentic than ones with a more acceptable pedigree. We then discuss the true crime murder of Billy Newton that Christopher and his podcast partner Eric Shaw Quinn had a hand in solving on The Dinner Party Show! http://www.christopherricebooks.com  http://www.visitsapphirecove.com  https://thedinnerpartyshow.com  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/christopher-rice/ 

Terry Wolverton joins us to share her novel Season of Eclipse. We discuss how her hero goes from living a life of privilege to being in witness protection and having to confront the issues of her own identity. We also go into how Detroit shapes that journey. https://terrywolverton.net/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/terry-wolverton/ 

Mark Olmsted joins us to share his memoir Ink From the Pen. We discuss how caring for and losing his brother to HIV while he himself had HIV took him down a dark path that included drug use and dealing. Being incarcerated gave him a second chance to get clean, and while doing so he turned to creativity as a form of healing that helped him survive the absurdity of prison. https://markolmsted.substack.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mark-olmsted/ 

Chris Holcombe returns to share his Hidden Gotham series. He then teases the upcoming book 4, and shares his Pride Month Short Story! https://www.chrisholcombe.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/chris-holcombe/ 

Sven Davisson returns to share his upcoming book, Breeding Devils in Chaos, a re-queering of the male mysteries. We then move on to highlight the titles Rebel Satori Press will be releasing this summer. https://rebelsatori.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sven-davisson-of-rebel-satori-press/ 

Gayleen Froese returns to share her latest novel, The Dominion, a travel guide to a magical city-state that isn't as safe as you might imagine. We then preview her upcoming release, The Man Who Hated Clouds, the latest in the Ben Ames mystery series. https://gayleenfroese.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gayleen-froese/ 

Alan Lessik share his novel, Make The Dark Night Shine, a story of family heritage and discovery. We discuss the inspiration for the story, as well as Alan's love of figure skating, how novels preserve queer culture, and a look into Zen Buddhism for queer folks. https://alanlessik.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/alan-lessik/