Welcome to Written Tales! In this video, we feature an evocative poetry reading of "What Once Was" by the talented Mitchell Warnken.

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Mitchell Warnken is an MFA student and editorial assistant at Queens University. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as "Sanskrit," "The Mighty," and "Written Tales," alongside numerous other online and print platforms. When he's not crafting compelling verses, Mitchell enjoys diving into a Stephen King novel or exploring nature on a hiking trail.

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* Introduction to Mitchell Warnken's poetry

* Reading of "What Once Was"

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Welcome back to the Written Tales Magazine Podcast. Today, we're honored to feature the talented LindaAnn LoSchiavo, a native New Yorker whose poetry has garnered four nominations for The Pushcart Prize. LindaAnn is the author of several acclaimed poetry books, including the Elgin Award winner "A Route Obscure and Lonely," "Women Who Were Warned," "Messengers of the Macabre," "Apprenticed to the Night," and "Felones de Se: Poems about Suicide."

Now, let's not wait any longer. It's time to welcome LindaAnn LoSchiavo to the podcast as she shares her piece titled "The Closet As She Left It." LindaAnn, the stage is yours – take it away!

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Welcome back to the Written Tales Magazine Podcast. Today, we have a special treat for you. We're about to hear from Aria, who loves to give voice and words to the nuances and mixtures of everyday experiences. As an alchemist, her writing combines the frequency of words and her true expression in the moment. She currently works as a content writer at a health technology start-up.

Aria will be reading her piece titled "A Post-Brunch Awakening ." So, without further ado, let's welcome Aria to the podcast as she read her beautiful story.

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Today, we have a special treat for you. We're about to hear from Anne Gruner, a former CIA analyst and Pushcart-nominated writer. Her poetry has left its mark in various publications, including "Amsterdam Quarterly Review," "Beltway Poetry Quarterly," "Honeyguide Literary Magazine," "Plum Tree Tavern," "Take 5ive Journal," "Superpresent Magazine," "Humans of the World," and, of course, our very own Written Tales Magazine. To read the interview, visit writtentales.substack.com.

Anne will be reading her piece titled "With A Whimper."

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Anne Gruner is a former CIA analyst and Pushcart-nominated writer whose poetry has appeared in print and online in various publications, including, "Amsterdam Quarterly Review," "Beltway Poetry Quarterly," "Honeyguide Literary Magazine," "Plum Tree Tavern," "Take 5ive Journal," "Superpresent Magazine," "Humans of the World," and this one.

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Today, we're delighted to feature Jen O'Connor, a published author whose work has graced prestigious literary magazines and stages in Los Angeles and South Korea. Known for her captivating storytelling, Jen will now share her poignant poem, 'The Onslaught of Happiness.’

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Jen O'Connor, a published author, has been featured in various literary magazines such as Two Hawks Quarterly, Imagine Magazine, Persimmon Tree, and more. Their work has been showcased in spoken word performances in the Los Angeles area, with plays produced in the US and South Korea.

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Today, we're honored to present Dru Dixon, an avid reader and wordsmith extraordinaire. Dixon's poetic voice and skillful word selection bring life to his thought-provoking prose. Get ready for a journey through time and emotion as he shares his poem, 'Mental Melodies.'

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Dru Dixon is an avid reader and fan of the written word. He crafts thought-provoking prose to share slices of time as he molds each scene with his poetic voice and eloquent use of word selection.

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In this episode, Ann van Wijgerden will read “Flicker.”

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Ann is a writer who is originally from the U.K. and has lived in both the Netherlands and the Philippines. Her writing spans nonfiction, poetry, and fiction works that have found their way into various magazines. Additionally, she's actively involved with a charity dedicated to providing education for children living in Manila's challenging 'Smokey Mountain' area.

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In this episode, Margaret D. Stetz will read “Lionized.”

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Margaret D. Stetz is the Mae and Robert Carter Professor of Women's Studies and Professor of Humanities at the University of Delaware, as well as a widely published poet. She has spent her life teaching and writing about literature but still finds it hard to reconcile academia with the world she knew as a working-class girl in Queens, New York.

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In this episode, Moe Phillips will read “Woman Weather.”

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Poet/writer/ filmmaker Moe Phillips is a native New Yorker with over 40 poems and essays published in anthologies for children and adults. Moe’s latest creation - “TheFeistybeast.com” is an audio content series she pens and produces.

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In this episode, Beth Kanell will read “Storm Surge.”

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Beth Kanell lives in northeastern Vermont. Her novels include This Ardent Flame and The Long Shadow (SPUR Award winner); her short fiction shows up in Lilith and elsewhere. Find her memoirs on Medium, her reviews in the New York Journal of Books, and her poems in small well-lit places.

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