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Wrote Podcast

Vance Bastianwww.wrotepodcast.com
Join Vance Bastian, SA Collins, and their guests in weekly podcast discussions about LGBTQ storytelling in all genres and mediums
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S9Ep17: Dale Corvino Interview

Dale Corvino joins us to share his book Bonds and Boundaries ! We discuss sex work, having beacons on our paths, estrangement, and human connection in this digital age. http://dalecorvino.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/dale-corvino/

May 03, 202441 minSeason 9Ep. 17

S9: No Guest Today

Our guest didn't show this week, but we'll be back next week!

Apr 26, 202445 sec

S9Ep16: Nathan Burgoine Interview

'Nathan Burgoine returns to share the long-awaited third book in his trilogy, Triad Magic! We discuss character growth and relations in queer literature, as well as a recent limited-time anthology and where to watch for news of his contribution being available in the future. https://apostrophen.wordpress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-burgoine/

Apr 19, 202431 minSeason 9Ep. 16

S9Ep15: Wendy Whitman Interview

Wendy Whitman returns to share her crime series that started in Premonition following the heroine, then followed the killer in Retribution . Then she drops that she's working on the third book! https://wendywhitman.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/wendy-whitman/

Apr 12, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 15

S09Ep14: James Pauley Jr Interview

James Pauley Jr joins us to share his memoir, Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings , sparking conversation about not deleting pages from the story of your life and always sharing the authentic truth! http://www.jpauleyauthor.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/james

Apr 05, 202434 minSeason 9Ep. 14

S9Ep13: Mark S. King Interview

Mark S. King joins us to share his memoir, My Fabulous Disease , sparking conversation about collecting decades of essays about his life into a memoir narrative and he shares a great lens through which he sees events! http://myfabulousdisease.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mark-s-king/

Mar 29, 202432 minSeason 9Ep. 13

S9Ep12: Rob Rosen Interview

Rob Rosen returns to share his novel, D.B. and Me, sparking conversation about the growth of queer literature, and fictionalizing the later life of a real person! https://www.jms-books.com/rob-rosen-c-224_272/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-rosen/

Mar 22, 202431 minSeason 9Ep. 12

S9Ep11: Gary Pedler Interview

Gary Pedler returns to share the journey of his novel, Gaydonia, from post-travel idea, to screenplay, to stage play, to publication! https://www.garypedler.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gary-pedler/

Mar 15, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 11

S9Ep10: Rob Osler Interview

Rob Osler returns to share his latest Hayden & Friends Mystery, Cirque du Slay ! We discuss the importance of characters living their authentic lives and the growth of the "quozy" genre! https://robosler.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-osler/

Mar 08, 202431 minSeason 9Ep. 10

S9Ep09: Curtis Chin Interview

Curtis Chin joins us to share his memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant . We discuss that the book is not only a love-letter to Detroit, but a culmination of his many paths in life coming together. https://www.curtisfromdetroit.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/curtis-chin/

Mar 01, 202426 minSeason 9Ep. 9

S9Ep08: Larry Duplechan Interview

Larry Duplechan shares his memoir, Movies That Made Me Gay . We discuss the importance of film in queer lives, as well as why you should buy the book and host your own home film festival! https://www.facebook.com/larryduplechan http://www.wrotepodcast.com/larry-duplechan/

Feb 23, 202433 minSeason 9Ep. 8

S9Ep07: JM Redmann Interview

JM Redmann joins us to share her latest Micky Knight Mystery, Transitory . We discuss why it was important to have a gritty, noir, lesbian detective in the world, as well as the growth of the series. https://www.jmredmann.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jm-redmann/

Feb 16, 202436 minSeason 9Ep. 7

S9Ep06: MD Neu Interview

MD Neu returns share his latest novel, Mu; Legend of the Lost City . We discuss why he chose the mythology of Mu, a global climate disaster, a murder, and how that leads to a fringe scientist seeking financing from a billionaire porn-mogul. http://www.mdneu.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/md-neu/

Feb 09, 202435 minSeason 9Ep. 6

S9Ep05: Lee Pulaski Interview

Lee Pulaski returns to share his recent books, Heartsong of the Lonesome Road, and The Tragic Tale of Tabby and Henny. After diving into those, we discuss his upcoming works, which include a mystery, a fantasy, an anthology and a drag queen. https://leepulaski.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lee-pulaski/

Feb 02, 202436 minSeason 9Ep. 5

S9Ep04: Donald Mengay Interview

Donald Mengay joins us to share his recent book, The Lede to Our Undoing . We talk about placing a novel in the rust belt of the 70s, diversity and inclusion, and how his narrator ties in humanity's behavior toward the natural world. https://www.donaldmengay.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/donald-mengay/

Jan 26, 202433 minSeason 9Ep. 4

S9Ep03: John Musgrove Interview

John Musgrove returns to share the second book in his historic Reticent Richmond series, Mary's Grace . We discuss LGBTQ+ history, the resiliency of our community, and then John teases his coming fall release. http://www.quartermilepress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/john-musgrove/

Jan 19, 202421 minSeason 9Ep. 3

S9Ep02: Emanuel Xavier Interview

Emanuel Xavier joins us to share his recent book, Love(ly) Child . We talk a bit about his past in the ball scene, and his recent discoveries that helped him focus on his Latinx heritage. http://www.emanuelxavier.org/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/emanuel-xavier/

Jan 12, 202425 minSeason 9Ep. 2

S9Ep01: Garrett Hutson Interview

Garrett Hutson returns to share his most recent two books - The Pink Lotus and Of Wild and Merry Men . We discuss the Shanghai nightlife of the 20s, 30s, and early 40s AND the Merrymount Colony experiment in colonial America. http://garretthutson.com http://www.wrotepodcast.com/garrett-hutson/

Jan 05, 202429 minSeason 9Ep. 1

S8Ep54: HN Hirsch Interview

HN Hirsch shares his Bob and Marcus Mystery series with us: Shade , Fault Line , and Rain coming next year. We discuss how the series follows the growth of the men and their relationship over the decades as they contend with murders set in the political climates of each book's era. https://www.hnhirsch.info/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/hn-hirsch/

Dec 29, 202326 minSeason 8Ep. 54

S8Ep53: Ryan States Interview

Ryan States introduces us to his latest novel Someone Else's Story . We discuss what happens when an immortal secondary character from a previous book gets his own book and meets a monster of literary legend, as well as feeling like a supporting character in real life. https://lairdryanstates.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ryan-states/

Dec 22, 202324 minSeason 8Ep. 53

S8Ep52: AE Lister Interview

A.E. Lister shares their latest novel A Port Essington Christmas . We discuss where the inspiration for the series originated, as well as previewing Alison's next project. https://www.aelister.com/ https://aelister.wixsite.com/alison-lister http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ae-lister/

Dec 15, 202340 minSeason 8Ep. 52

S8Ep51– Bailey Merlin Interview

Bailey Merlin shares her debut novel A Lot of People Live in This House. We discuss how Bailey's actual experience living in an intentional community inspired the book. https://www.baileymerlin.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bailey-merlin/

Dec 08, 202324 minSeason 8Ep. 51

S8Ep50: Nathan Burgoine Interview

'Nathan Burgoine returns to introduce us to the Hi-Lo style of writing with his latest young adult novel Stuck with You . We discuss the benefits of this high-interest, low readability approach to literature and why it's important. https://apostrophen.wordpress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-burgoine/

Dec 01, 202328 minSeason 8Ep. 50

S8Ep49: Mary P Burns Interview

Mary P. Burns introduces us to her murder mystery Cold Case Heat , and shares that it's based on real world events in such a way that she had to dip into memoir-writing skills to put this story together. https://marypburns.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mary-burns/

Nov 24, 202346 minSeason 8Ep. 49

S8Ep48: Damian Serbu Interview

Damian Serbu returns for a great discussion of his latest release, The Vampire's War . We talk about author works mirroring author lives and why the freedom of the monster calls to us as readers. https://damianserbu.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/damian-serbu/

Nov 17, 202332 minSeason 8Ep. 48

S8Ep47: Judy Kiehart Interview

Judy Kiehart introduces us to her memoir Calico Lane , and shares her journey through other people's expectations on her life to where she arrived at the life that's authentically her own. https://www.judykiehart.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/judy-kiehart/

Nov 10, 202325 minSeason 8Ep. 47

S8Ep46: Daniel M Jaffe Interview

Daniel M. Jaffe introduces us to his book The Grand Sex Tour Murders , and shares the book's satirical poke at the world as well as the story behind the banning of the first cover. https://www.danieljaffe.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/daniel-m-jaffe/

Nov 03, 202341 minSeason 8Ep. 46

S8Ep46: Bodies Review

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the Netflix series Bodies. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18347622/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bodies-review/

Nov 01, 202319 minSeason 8Ep. 46

S8Ep46: Last Week This Morning– Oct 22-28

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 22-28, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: Fed Judge Blocks TN Drag Ban: https://apnews.com/article/pride-lgbtq-tennessee-dragshow-aclu-lawsuit-2a421c8f72dc93ddf6fa38708ac14f6f Orlando Pride For the Win: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/large-crowds-show-up-this-years-come-out-with-pride-festival-downtown-orlando/26TVYORH4ZG7LMJFN6FUWRIEWU/ ? MI House Bans Gay/Trans Panic D...

Oct 30, 202325 minSeason 8Ep. 46

S8Ep45: Richard D Mohr Interview

Richard D. Mohr introduces us to his book The Splendid Disarray of Beauty: The Boys, the Tiles, the Joy of Cathedral Oaks ― A Study in Arts and Crafts Community , and shares how he came across information of these historic men and the community they built. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-D.-Mohr/author/B001HP7T3S http://www.wrotepodcast.com/richard-d-mohr/...

Oct 27, 202337 minSeason 8Ep. 45
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