Written Tales Magazine Podcast

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

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 N...

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 read...

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 ow...

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.’ Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Poems * Short Stories * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks...

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.' Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Poems * Short Stories * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks...

In this episode, Ann van Wijgerden will read “Flicker.” Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Poems * Short Stories * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales 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 int...

In this episode, Margaret D. Stetz will read “Lionized.” Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Poems * Short Stories * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales 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 li...

In this episode, Moe Phillips will read “Woman Weather.” Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Poems * Short Stories * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales 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...

In this episode, Beth Kanell will read “Storm Surge.” Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Poems * Short Stories * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales 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 M...

In this episode Darryl Willis will read his story, “Prayer of Confession, Day 298'.” Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Poems * Short Stories * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales Darryl works in the non-profit industry and serves an international nonprofit organization that serves Eastern Europe and surrounding areas. He has traveled throug...

In this episode Donna Faulkner née Miller will read her story, “The Call of the True North”. Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Stories & Poems * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales Donna has been published in Havik, Tarot Poetry, Fieldstone Review, East Midlands Writing, Takahē: Hua/ Manu, and others. Forthcoming work in Etherea Magazine. Y...

In this episode Dee Allen will read his story, “DILEMMA, DILEMMA”. Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Stories & Poems * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales Dee Allen is an African-Italian performance poet based in Oakland, California. Active on creative writing & Spoken Word since the early 1990s. Author of 7 books--Boneyard, Unwritten Law,...

In this episode Denise McCabe will read her story, “Stanley's Grandmother”. Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Stories & Poems * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales Denise is a playwright and fiction writer based in Los Angeles, California. She has had three plays produced, a show dedicated to a sampling of her short fiction, and recently pu...

In this episode Frogg Corpse will read his poem, we’ll read “Appalachian Yule”. The poem is also part of the Written Tales Chapbook 5 collection. Listen on Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify * Stories & Poems * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales Frogg Corpse has poetry published by: Cajun Mutt Press, Artifact Nouveau, Necro Magazine, d/e/a/d/b/e/a/t press, Written Tales Magazi...

In this episode we’ll read “Whispers — CNR Station Sarnia, 1963” by J. A. Farina. The poem is also part of the Written Tales Chapbook 2 collection. If you’d like your poem read on Written Tales, submit your work for review. If accepted, we’ll read it. Or, after acceptance, you can upload your mp3 for review at the link we’ll provide. Please leave your comments, and we can’t wait to hear your feedb...

In this episode we’ll hear Nupur Josi read her heart felt poem titled, The Accident. The poem is also part of the Written Tales Chapbook 2 collection. I was eight years old in the middle of a beautiful summer night. After a dreary winter, when the whole world was slowly springing back to life, I saw a young man almost die. That night I was out for an ice cream cone, holding my father’s hand skippi...

In this episode, we will read the poem “Resurrection” by Lucy O’Briain. It’s written in the Rondeau form and captures the spirit of Easter. Listen on 🎙 Substack | Apple Podcast | Spotify Written Tales Magazine * Poems * Short Stories * Submission Guidelines * Chapbooks * About Written Tales The day comes when the earth will cheer. The season speaks for all to hear. Darkness dies as the Son does ri...