Wrote Podcast

Rob Loveless joins us with his latest novel, Besties in Crime ! We discuss real friendships and breakups leading to writing this high-stakes thriller that encapsulates the in-jokes and banter of two friends caught in an impossible situation involving arson, burlesque shows, a dead ex, and mobsters! https://www.robloveless.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-loveless/  

Karen Edwards joins us to share her two memoirs and her foundation! We dive into My Kid's Gay & I'm Okay , and discuss her writing to help parents of queer children, then how it grew into her foundation to provide queer kids safety and education. We also discuss her memoir as a cancer survivor, I've Never Been Bald Before . Karen's a superhero and this is one interview you won't want to miss! http...

Marshall Thornton returns with two crime novels! First The Pink which leads us to discussing historic fiction and characters learning what their ideals are. Then The Half-Double Murder about amateur sleuths investigating a murder that could frame the director of their beloved queer arts center. https://marshallthorntonauthor.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/marshall-thornton/  

Richard S. Sargent returns with The Revenge of the Horror Movie Cookbook and announces the pre-order of The Cult Classic Movies Cookbook ! We cover the importance of coming together with your people to cook the meal, share conversation, watch an amazing movie, and maybe laugh over a thematic drinking game! https://linktr.ee/rsargent83   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/richard-sargent/  

KD Edwards shares his series The Tarot Sequence. We talk about the books that are already out - The Last Sun, The Hanged Man, The Hourglass Throne, and The Eidolon - which leads us to conversations about family, platonic love vs romantic love, and rethink

Len M. Ruth shares his works, Beneath the Dark Water, Spectral Seduction, Star Haven Rising , and Unnatural Desires . He embraces many fiction genres: Dark Noir, Young Adult, Speculative Fiction, and even Supernatural Erotica, all while writing queerness in a way that matters... and we discuss them all! https://lenmruth.com/   https://ruthlesspress.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/len-m-ruth/  

Julie Averill embraces visibility and vulnerability in her business leader memoir Chief Impact Officer . We discuss how authenticity in leadership is strategically necessary, building a psychologically safe culture, and the power of breaking down the walls and letting people see you for who you are. http://goldthreadllc.com/   https://julieaverill.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/julie-averill/...

Louis Flint Ceci shares his novel The Cross Quarter Mysteries . We discuss writing a suspenseful murder that explores multiple meanings of "mystery." Plus the magic of the setting, the impact of trauma, and finding love and peace. https://rattlinggoodyarns.com/product/the-cross-quarter-mysteries/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/louis-flint-ceci/  

Andy Barrow shares his debut novel Peter in Progress . We discuss coming out later in life and facing self-shame as well as other people's scrutiny, plus finding joy in wellness, queer friendships + situationships, and embracing a life of growth. https://andybarrowbooks.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/andy-barrow/  

Rob Costello shares his debut YA novel An Ugly World for Beautiful Boys . We discuss past trauma, facing shame, and why the young adult genre can be dark. We then talk about his anthology We Mostly Come Out at Night, and the queer joy he and the contributors share through monsters. https://www.cloudbusterpress.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-costello/  

Benjamin Feliciano joins us to announce the release of his novel Bound: For Greatness . We discuss our joy of endless summer adventures with kids on bikes, growing into a sense of one's self while facing the supernatural, hunting down the right cover artist, and the future of growing up with the series. https://benfeliciano.art/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/benjamin-feliciano/  

Abigail de Niverville returns with the rerelease of her Young Adult novel I Knew Him and the companion novel Be True . We discuss bi-erasure, prejudice, friendship, and character growth through discomfort. We then delve into talking about crafting contemporary romances and overcoming a writing slump. https://adeniverville.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/abigail-de-niverville/  

Dean Klinkenberg shares The Frank Dodge Mystery 4: Murder On The Mississippi . We discuss writing noir in a contemporary setting, bringing an amateur sleuth life, and looking at a 40 year race murder. Then we look at the radical choice to trust the world with his upcoming travel memoir Better Safe Than Sorry? https://deanklinkenberg.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/dean-klinkenberg/  

Charles Close shares The Blood Thief 1: The Short Happy Life of Alex Rose . We discuss serendipity, gratitude, taking action in life, world-building, vampires, and human-level stories told as big supernatural adventures. https://charlescloseauthor.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/charles-close/  

Skylar Lyralen Kaye shares faer memoir: Bachelorx! We dive into the power and importance of storytelling, the hope in queer identities, dating on the apps mid-life, coming out as nonbinary and having a plural identity, and heading out onto the water seeking balance in life. http://www.lyralenkaye.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/skylar-lyralen-kaye/  

Natalie Simone joins us to discuss queer art! We dive into topics like queer history and the overlap with art, the importance of art accessibility like street art, why art should challenge the artist AND the viewer, and the importance of visual storytelling. https://nootcreations.bigcartel.com/   https://www.instagram.com/nootcreations   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/natalie-simone/  

Garrett Hutson returns to announce the kickstarter for his M/M/M adventure-romance, Into the Wild , and drop the news of Book 5 in the Death in Shanghai series: Murder Among Friends . We discuss moving between death and mayhem and adventure and happy romance, how love is not constrained, and why history is a great backdrop for novels... And we manage it all without spoiling the endings!  http://ga...

Chris Holcombe shares his latest Hidden Gothem novels: The Naughty List (standalone short) and The Big Timer (book 4). We discuss the evolution of his novels, more queer Harlem history, the Rainbow Readers Cruise, and Chris's park walks. https://www.chrisholcombe.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/chris-holcombe/  

Douglas Bell joins us to share his novels: Cake Walk, Love Cake, and Threads of Purpose . We discuss identity crisis, black identity vs expectations, community, loving a trans woman openly, giving trans women the spotlight, spirituality & meditation, and the journey to discovering one's true self. https://www.douglasbellbooks.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/douglas-bell/  

Donna Minkowitz returns with the new edition of her memoir, Growing Up Golem . We discuss her journey from feeling "constructed" toward feeling like a person. Donna's style introduces dark topics and growing pains with intellect and fierce fantasy. https://donnaminkowitz.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/donna-minkowitz/  

Russ López shares his novel, Provincetown Stories . We discuss him finding a home in Boston/Provincetown, the  inspiration for the amazing characters that inspire his work, and then writing a fun collection of short fiction stories as a love-letter to this amazing area. https://www.russlopez.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/russ-lopez/  

Sven Davisson of Rebel Satori Press joins us to share his latest release, The United Rite. We also cover his upcoming oracle decks, the Press's latest releases, and what you can do to help save the legendary Hampshire College. https://rebelsatori.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sven-davisson-of-rebel-satori-press/   https://hampshirenext.org/

Frank Spinelli shares the third Angelo Perrotta Mystery: Precious Friends - Murder in Sag Harbor . We talk about how he pulls from his career to write a physician solving crimes, his experience to craft psychological suspense, and his location to understand economic class struggles. https://www.frankspinelli.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/frank-spinelli/  

Ron Naples joins us to share his memoirs: My Last Dance With Auntie Brie 1 & 2. We talk about his coming out in the 70s, his life in the early 80s club scene and as a house boy in Ptown, up through finally settling down in San Francisco - most of which was guided by the drag queen Auntie Brie. We discuss the importance of memory, as well as archiving these unique gay experiences. https://www.mylas...

Mickie Kennedy joins us to share his poetry memoir Worth Burning . We talk about his life's story and the themes of family, illness, and what it means to rebuild after trauma and tragedy. https://www.mickiekennedy.com/   http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mickie-kennedy/