In this episode, Cory Nunes welcomes Wendy VanCamp, who shares her journey from battling Cushing's disease to becoming a sci fi koo poet. Wendy discusses her tenure as the poet laureate of Anaheim, detailing her responsibilities, initiatives, and the impact she made. She also talks about her transition to radio hosting and joining the SFWA poetry committee. Wendy reflects on the benefits and drawbacks of her laureate role and introduces Indigo Sky Press, her new venture. The episode includes information on how to contact Wendy for poetry consultations and workshops, her efforts in mentoring aspiring poets, and closes with her encouraging words.

(0:00) Welcome and introduction of Wendy VanCamp

(0:22) Wendy VanCamp's journey and transition to sci fi koo poetry

(5:02) Wendy's battle with Cushing's disease and return to writing

(14:47) Becoming the poet laureate of Anaheim and the interview process

(21:25) Responsibilities, initiatives, and impact as poet laureate

(30:09) Transition from poet laureate to radio host and joining SFWA poetry committee

(33:30) Benefits and drawbacks of being poet laureate

(35:08) Launch of Indigo Sky Press and expanding speaking engagements

(38:24) Contacting Wendy for poetry consultations and workshops

(40:42) Mentoring aspiring poets and final words of encouragement

(44:21) Podcast outro and closing remarks