Learning To Fly

I am so excited to have some family visiting and a brand new deck of the Vertellis Holiday Coasters!!!!! And correction: in the episode I say its a swedish company. Truly it is from the Netherlands - this is why you should not drink while podcasting!!!! I love this game, I love my family, and I am so glad that we get to put this episode together for you as we celebrate Christmas Eve and marry all...

As of right now, the episode I did in 2020 based around Nikita Gill Poetry is the TOP episode listened to in the history of this podcast. And it continues to get new listens EVERY DAY.  You're right. Nikita is INCREDIBLE. And there truly is a poem for everyone. and every situation. And everything. So why wouldn't you keep going back to that episode?  Well, now, you have TWO Nikita Gill e...

This episode was intended as a catch-up quick information interlude and re-welcoming of sorts. But I rambled. And it felt right. So let's ramble away together, and explore what might have been forgotten between your first time here and where we are now. Listen or skip as feels right to you and we'll be back with our regularly scheduled programming - tomorrow!

I know, it's so incredible to be back, but I've honestly been away so long, I wonder if I remember how to write a description that will catch your eye. Or start a conversation. Or spark a memory. So instead, let me say, thank you for sticking with me. Or thank you for finding your way here if this is the first episode of Learning to Fly you are experiencing.  Links relevant to todays' show in...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly Podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined again by Kiana (Kmusic1318) to discuss a recent song collaboration inspired by Bob Marley, the process of collaborating with other creators, and also what it has been like to perform in a time when the world is still trying to navigate the pandemic but ease out of precautions. This episode was a blast to create and I hope...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I shared the poems: "When the Bough Breaks" by Andrea Gibson, "Lady Lazarus" by Sylvia Plath, "The Soul has  Bandaged Moments" by Emily Dickenson, "The Backyard Mermaid" by Matthea Harvey, "Little Stones at my Window" by Mario Benedetti, and finally "How I am" by Jason Shinder. I hope that you'll listen to today's episode with care and as alwa...

I am thrilled to announce that today's guest is a fellow creative from within the Neil Hilborn Writing Circle Family and I'm so excited to also welcome them to our Learning to Fly family!!!!! We are discussing poetry, the concept of "coming out" to your family in more than the traditional sense and even exploring the subject of asexuality.  To support Mads and see what else they are up to lat...

WELCOME BACK TO THE LEARNING TO FLY PODCAST!!!!!!!! It is soooooo lovely to have you here! New Logo by Serenya Chan: https://www.instagram.com/serenyachan/ Intro and Outro music by LivvyWritesPoetry:  https://www.instagram.com/livvywritespoetry/

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast, Brenna and I are joined by another Summer Reading Challenge guest - author L.R. Friedman! And her book Decend is coming out sooo soon, on August 23, 2022! Tune into this episode to discover whether this novel is for you or not - and even better book two is coming in January!  L.R. Friedman is a highly organized, routine-based creator so pleas...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly Podcast, Brenna from @rose.colored.books and I are joined by self-published author Skyler Talley to discuss BOTH of her lovely books, her writing process and of course, your favorite: random questions! Please remember to support all three of us: Skyler's website: https://skylertalley.com/ Skyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itssimplysky/ Brenna's...

Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast encourages us to take a step back and evaluate the way we treat ourselves and others as well. These are incredible poems, great for all ages and styles of life. I encourage you to share this episode, elaborate on it in your own voice and community, and as always continue to be the fabulous people I know each and every one of you are.  P.s. I got...

Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast was a difficult one to put together, but personally, I believe that makes it all the more important. Please listen with caution but do carry on.  If you'd like to support Story further:  https://linktr.ee/StoryTheAnimist If you'd like to join Neil Hilborn's writing circle: https://neilhilborn.com/writing-circle/

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I'm joined by a fellow Neil Hilborn Writing Circle family member, Nayar. We talk circle, writing method, and of course we get to hear one of Nayars poems as well! Honestly, this is an episode I've been WAITING to make since the podcast began and I'm sorry it took SOOOOO long to get here but I could not be any more thrilled about how it turned out.&...

On today's episode of Learning to Fly the podcast, I'm joined by Kaiden (Kyra) and Sophie Palmieri once again to discuss the poems "At Pegasis" by Terrence Hayes and "The Moon is Trans" by Joshua Jennifer Espinoza in connection with the importance of identity and queer living. If you want to understand more about why Kyra is an acceptable nickname for Kaiden provided my own personal history with h...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I'm thrilled that the Learning to Fly Summer Reading Challenge made this happen - so I'm joined with today's Co-host Brenna from Rose. Colored. Books and the guest of the hour is young author, Allie Sarah! Who was picked up by  SnowRidge Press for an incredible Young Adult Romance releasing later on.  To Further Support Allie: Instagram:...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast we take inspiration from body mind and spirit Saturdays and revamp them into self Care Saturdays. Today we discussed healthy apple nachos, spending time outside, getting enough sleep and of course the #LTFSummerReading challenge.

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I'm joined by some beloved friends, Sophie and Kaiden Palmieri to discuss being trans in today's day and age. And the importance of carrying who you were prior to transitioning with you regardless of where you are now or where you end up. The struggles faced leading up to transitioning craft a warrior and a certain sense of bravery that should neve...

Today Brenna from Brenna's Books (@rose.colored.books on Instagram - and more) and I bring back the beloved weekly minisodes of Learning To Fly's Random Questions with Random People. On it we discussed hobbies, goals, and of course recent news (as we were recording in late May 2022) as well as our AMAZING SPUR OF THE MOMENT SUMMER READING PROGRAM. And this is only the first of many more RANDOMS to...

This episode is an introduction to Camp NaNoWriMo with returning guest, RoseColoredBooks. We discuss advice, tactics, tips and of course my upcoming 24 hour charity live stream to fundraise in support of NaNoWriMo.  For more information check out: https://www.instagram.com/rose.colored.books/ https://www.instagram.com/sincerelybluejaypoetry/

Alrighty, we are back and regaining our stride here on the Learning to Fly podcast! And what better way to do that, than to kick off a month of so many incredible things right here!  To join us for Poem in your pocket day please send your recordings to m.rene@sincerelybluejay.com To be a guest this month on the topic of NaPoWriMo or Camp NaNoWriMo please email me at m.rene@sincerelybluejay.co...

Today's episode of the learning to fly podcast emphasizes optimism and positivity in both classic and modern poetry. Please join me in celebrating this wonderful day and all it's other celebrations (as noted in the episode intro) through poetry, kindness and the embracing the community surrounding you.  If you'd like to read the poems featured in today's episode you can do so by following the...

Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast is one I've been trying to put together for what feels like eons - but today we are making history! So please join me in celebrating my friend of many names (Mark, Senryu, Hiraeth, PrasannaWrites etc.) and their release of "Letters from the BloodGroove" To support: https://prasannawrites.tumblr.com/ https://www.poems-and-quotes.com/poets/507104 https:...

Just a quick look at what to expect from the podcast and my platforms this month!

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I am so excited to welcome back Brenna from Rose Colored Books on IG! Clearly most of the questions are book or writing related, but I can't wait to see what questions you enjoy most and how your TBR lists or favorite authors expand because of this conversation! Remember to support Brenna at: https://www.instagram.com/rose.colored.books/ https://na...

On today's episode of Learning to Fly Amanda Karch of @AKKWriting joins me to talk about the writing process and the journey from her debut poetry collection "Her Favorite Color was Sunshine Yellow" to the nonfiction project that was released mid-December, "Poetic Potential: Sparking Change & Empowerment Through Poetry" To Support Amanda Check out these links: Her website: https://akkwriting.com/...