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 novel as it opens with a radio broadcast. It details the region’s landscape, mythology, and technology. Amaia Faressi is the lead lady in Kelsey’s science fiction series, Sabiak’s Creed, and she’s here to talk about the novel, and the joys and frustrations of being an author’s muse. In her segment, Tiffany digs into what it’s like to live with a writer. Pamela’s segment is a “Quest for Genre” in which she reads a short piece of each of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry and reflect briefly on the writing process and the reason for the genre selection for the content. In her segment, Cheliss explores the role writing played in her relationship with her partner. Hannah engages a fellow artist on how writing, photography, and running intersect in their creative lives. Karen begins with a rhyming piece about negative capability and discusses with humor and gusto, some of the internal struggles and turmoil that a writing life entails. Find full notes at www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

A guest episode with Graphic Novelist Sophocles Sapounas about books, drawing, reading, and artistic processes. Sophocles is a super cool comic author with a post-apocalyptic series called Not Alone. We chat about learning to draw and Kelsey (who can’t draw good stick figures) learns that there is hope for her yet. Sophocles talks about how he taught himself to draw, what inspired his comic series, and who he loves to read. We debate what qualifies as art (I think we can all agree that Ewan McGregor’s fluffy beard as Obi Wan Kenobi qualifies). We geek out on so many different things this episode, you don’t want to miss it. You can find full show notes on www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

A tangent episode in which Kelsey and Dylan ask Kaisha all sorts or silly bookish questions in honor of her birthday. Come along as we discuss which Dickens character she would want to be. We chat about her current reading fantasy. Kaisha talks about which author she would want to be if she could be any author, past, present, or future. We revel in her strange obsessions and which author would write the best biography of her. We discuss who she would want to write her a book about cows and moss and so much more. You can find full show notes on www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

A tangent episode in which Kaisha, Kelsey and Dylan devolve into a giggling mass of literary nerd nonsense. Come along as we discuss vampire qualifications and the need for a good plague book. We discuss the characters we love to hate, Dylan’s contributions to the podcast, and Kaisha locking herself away to read Dune because she was hot and angry. We talk about the books that have brought us solace or fed our souls, and most importantly, we debate which fictional world would be the most epic to live in. Find full show notes at www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

A guest episode in which Kelsey chats with author Dana Fraedrich about books, writing, reading, and being so much cooler than Kelsey could ever hope to be. Dana is a super talented fantasy author with a Steampunk series out called Broken Gears. We chat about the steampunk aesthetic and genre and her hipster ways. Dana talks about the role of food in her novels and in her life. We revel in memorable reading experiences and the beauty of Shakespeare. We discuss techniques for covering great distances of time in a narrative and delve into the importance of relatable characters. You can find full show notes on www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

A tangent episode in which Kaisha, Kelsey and Dylan engage in literary madness. Come along as we chat about the fictional character we always wished we could be. Find out our top literary heroes and who we would invite to dinner. We discuss our favorite reads, favorite villains, and the characters we wished were our friends. Kelsey demands never to be called Marmee. Dylan tells bad jokes. Kaisha overanalyzes the questions. We all fall into the Val Kilmer pit of movies and get derailed by melancholy books made into movies. Kaisha tells us who she wants to be her best evil friend. We debate the merits of the prologue. You can find full show notes on www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

A guest episode centered on the lovely historical fiction author, Abigail Shepherd. Abi writes Regency and Victorian romance/adventure and she talks to us about the challenges of writing and researching historical fiction. We also chat about memorable reading experiences, the one book she thinks you should read. Seriously. Right now! Don’t miss all the bookish goodness surrounding Abi. You can find full show notes on www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

A 45 minute short story episode centered on Bret Harte’s short story, “The Outcasts of Poker Flats. Kelsey talks about some writing tidbits she has picked up from her mentor, TC Tolbert. Kaisha nerds out on her latest bovine reading find. We discuss Maggie Nelson’s technique of leaning against other writers. You can find full show notes on www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

Explicit warning: Kaisha and Dylan's romance discussion turns a tad racy. A 60 minute tangent episode centered around book goals and ambitions. Dylan dishes about D&D. Kaisha bemoans her reading fails. We swap tips about finding the time to read and discuss what is on our reading checklist. We delve into genre, dream customers, and author playlists. You can find full show notes on www.readwriterepeatpod.com.

A 60 minute episode in which we discuss “Krambambuli” by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach. Yay! Kaisha makes us all feel like losers when she talks about all the books she’s read so far this year. We debate the breakdown of tragedy and comedy in Nerd Girl Lit. Dylan discusses his impressions of MOBY DICK, which his magical spreadsheet chose for his next read. Kelsey lists all the browsers she has open for book and poem research. Is it any wonder that she never gets anything done? You can find full show notes on www.readwriterepeatpod.com.