Read with Laura Joy

Read with Laura Joy

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Read with Laura Joy episodes

  • Introducing Wallace – RWLJ080
    The author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. This is episode 80, Introducing Wallace. Find the original home for this episode here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/introducing-wallace-rwlj080/
    Email subscribers are the FIRST to hear about new releases and opportunities to influence the developing story. Read the current e-book and get updates from Laura by subscribing here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    This episode introduces Wren Island with Wallace Around. What’s the story about?
    Seventy-year-old Wallace Bernard is an expert at disentangling himself from sketchy business ventures, debatable legalities, and oppressive relationships. After moving to a remote island, Wallace enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoiding for fifty years.
    Learn more about Wren Island with Wallace Around here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-with-wallace-around/
    Listen to With Wallace Around from the beginning (Episode 082) here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/with-wallace-around-part-1-scene-1-rwlj082/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island (Episode 002) here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Find a list of the Wren Island characters here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    Send a message to Laura here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/
    Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    Thanks for listening to Read with Laura Joy! This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes contemporary fiction set in the Pacific Northwest islands she calls home. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of the stories she writes. Free of harsh language, unnecessary violence, and bedroom scenes, Laura’s stories feature hope-filled relationships.
    4 min
  • Theme Song from Wren Island – RWLJ079
    Laura Joy Lloyd shares a musical soundtrack that accompanies episodes of Wren Island. This is episode 079, Theme Song from Wren Island. Find the original home for this episode here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/theme-song-from-wren-island-rwlj079/
     
    Music: "Homeward Bound Piano and Strings" by Musictown (3:20) courtesy of Pixabay.
     
    For more of the music that inspires The Wren Island Series, check out the Wren Island Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YxV4U9Kl5n1TAb9prS6HI?si=9a97fda51482499b
     
    What is Wren Island about?
     
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases a Pacific Northwest island home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
     
    Email subscribers are the FIRST to hear about new releases and opportunities to influence the developing story. Receive the current Wren Island e-book and updates from Laura by subscribing here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
     
    Listen to Wren Island from the beginning (Episode 003) here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
     
    Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
     
    Thanks for listening to Read with Laura Joy! This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
     
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes contemporary fiction set in the Pacific Northwest islands she calls home. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of the stories she writes. Free of harsh language, bedroom scenes, and unnecessary violence, Laura’s stories feature hope-filled relationships.
    4 min
  • Wren Island, Part 6, Scene 71 – RWLJ078
    Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    What’s the story about?
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
    In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
    Subscribe to receive Laura's emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Listen to a recap of Parts 1-5: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-5-rwlj067/
    Listen to the series from the beginning: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
    Find a list of Wren Island characters: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    Learn more about Wren Island with Wallace Around here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-with-wallace-around/
    About Laura Joy Lloyd
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
    Send a message to Laura and more: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    The original home for this episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-6-scene-71-rwlj078/
    9 min
  • Wren Island, Part 6, Scene 70 – RWLJ077
    Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    What’s the story about?
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
    In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
    Subscribe to receive Laura's emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Listen to a recap of Parts 1-5: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-5-rwlj067/
    Listen to the series from the beginning: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
    Find a list of Wren Island characters: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    About Laura Joy Lloyd
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
    Send a message to Laura and more: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    The original home for this episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-6-scene-70-rwlj077/
    12 min
  • Wren Island, Part 6, Scene 69 – RWLJ076
    Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    What’s the story about?
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
    In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
    Subscribe to receive Laura's emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Listen to a recap of Parts 1-5: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-5-rwlj067/
    Listen to the series from the beginning: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
    Find a list of Wren Island characters: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    Connect with Alcoholics Anonymous here: https://www.aa.org/
    About Laura Joy Lloyd
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
    Send a message to Laura and more: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    The original home for this episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-6-scene-69-rwlj076/
    12 min
  • Wren Island, Part 6, Scene 68 – RWLJ075
    Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    What’s the story about?
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
    In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
    Subscribe to receive Laura's emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Listen to a recap of Parts 1-5: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-5-rwlj067/
    Listen to the series from the beginning: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
    Find a list of Wren Island characters: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    Learn about Stories of Reclamation Island here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-reclamation-island/
    Learn about Wren Island with Wallace Around here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-with-wallace-around/
    About Laura Joy Lloyd
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
    Send a message to Laura and more: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    The original home for this episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-6-scene-68-rwlj075/
    13 min
  • Wren Island, Part 6, Scene 67 – RWLJ074
    Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    What’s the story about?
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
    In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
    Subscribe to receive Laura's emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Listen to a recap of Parts 1-5: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-5-rwlj067/
    Listen to the series from the beginning: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
    Find a list of Wren Island characters: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    About Laura Joy Lloyd
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
    Send a message to Laura and more: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    The original home for this episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-6-scene-67-rwlj074/
    14 min
  • Wren Island, Part 6, Scene 66 – RWLJ073
    Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    What’s the story about?
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
    In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
    Subscribe to receive Laura's emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    Listen to Amelia’s comment about Virgil in Part 2, Scene 21 (Episode 024): https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-2-scene-21-rwlj024/
    Read about Wren Island souvenirs: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-souvenirs/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Listen to a recap of Parts 1-5: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-5-rwlj067/
    Listen to the series from the beginning: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
    Find a list of Wren Island characters: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    About Laura Joy Lloyd
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
    Send a message to Laura and more: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    The original home for this episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-6-scene-66-rwlj073/
    15 min
  • Wren Island, Part 6, Scene 65 – RWLJ072
    Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    What’s the story about?
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
    In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
    Subscribe to receive Laura's emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Listen to a recap of Parts 1-5: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-5-rwlj067/
    Listen to the series from the beginning: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
    Find a list of Wren Island characters: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    About Laura Joy Lloyd
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
    Send a message to Laura and more: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    The original home for this episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-6-scene-65-rwlj072/
    11 min
  • Wren Island, Part 6, Scene 64 – RWLJ071
    Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
    What’s the story about?
    With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
    In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
    Subscribe to receive Laura's emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/
    Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
    Listen to a recap of Parts 1-5: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-5-rwlj067/
    Listen to the series from the beginning: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
    Find a list of Wren Island characters: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-cast-of-characters/
    For listeners who want to hear episodes from the night you-know-who wreaked havoc on Wren:
    Listen to Episode 062: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-5-scene-56-rwlj062/
    Listen to Episode 063: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-5-scene-57-rwlj063/
    Listen to Episode 064: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-5-scene-58-rwlj064/
    Listen to Episode 065: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-5-scene-59-rwlj065/
    Listen to Episode 066: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-5-scene-60-rwlj066/
    About Laura Joy Lloyd
    Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
    Send a message to Laura and more: https://laurajoylloyd.com/
    The original home for this episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-6-scene-64-rwlj071/
    17 min

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The official podcast of author Laura Joy Lloyd, creator of interactive serialized fiction, where there’s always more to the story and readers influence what happens next.