Melodie

Paper Girl

Arts EN ↓ 16 episodes

A podcast for readers, writers and creators! Melodie Coulter, Tulsa-based reader, writer, creator and bookseller sits down with a variety of incredible people from the Tulsa and Oklahoma literary communities. Melodie Coulter came to Tulsa in 2015 as a journalist, became a librarian, and now owns Meadow Market Books on Cherry Street with her husband, Jared Coulter. Paper Girl is recorded in the store, surrounded by a mix of bestsellers, previously loved books, and a growing collection of local authors. This podcast is really just an excuse for Melodie to yap about books with people she's admir...

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You just have to meet Ra Vashtar: A very special Paper Girl episode for winners only 06.07.2026 39:50

Tulsa villain, artist, innovator Ra Vashtar visits Meadow Market Books. How much of this is a bit? Find out July 11 as we celebrate Jeweliette's birthday Support the show

Documenting art and history with Erin Turner 03.07.2026 55:53

Erin Turner- installation artist, painter, writer, and social practitioner- joins Melodie to talk about her first book, TOTEM as monument and archive, its place in the narrative of the Route 66 Centennial, and the reframing of art in public spaces. Support the show

Osiyo, bienvenido, welcome to Tulsa's newest book store, Palomino Books & Music! 26.06.2026 1:04:54

Paloma Lopez, author and co-founder of Palomino Books & Music, joins Melodie to talk the journey of opening a book store in the Kendall-Whittier district! Palomino opens July 1! Support the show

The untold feminist history of pioneering with Laura Vogt 19.06.2026 55:08

Laura Vogt shares the personal inspiration behind her debut historical fiction "In the Great Quiet". Support the show

The mother of dragons gets her redemption with Iman Christians 12.06.2026 1:09:10

SPOILERS 49:02-59:12 Ahead of releasing the sequel to her smash-hit romantasy "Dragon Blind", Iman Christians shares how she took Daenerys Targaryen's botched ending and turned it into a rich, gripping world with dragons as main characters. Support the show

Writing a book in just 14 years with Scott Killian Love 29.05.2026 55:58

Scott Killian Love, fantasy author, lawyer and parent, shares a look into the process of writing a trilogy and how life's surprises turn into the greatest inspiration. Support the show

Episode 10: Finding your footing in fantasy with Dave Lawson 03.04.2026 1:05:53

Fantasy writer Dave Lawson shares how inspiration struck him big, how to find your marketing voice, and how he built a support network. Support the show

Episode 9: Binding together Creatives with Tina Wall 27.03.2026 51:28

Celebrate the upcoming limited edition release of Dustbowl Dreams: The First Year with multi-hyphenate creative Tina Wall. Dustbowl Dreams' release party happens April 12, 2026 at Meadow Market Books! Support the show

Episode 8: Zines and the Mighty Micro Press with SIAMB 06.03.2026 51:13

Meet D. Marise & Sir Princess Brutus of Something Involving a Mailbox, and explore how California punk influenced one of Tulsa's coolest collaborations. Support the show

Episode 7: The healing power of poetry with Anna Renee 27.02.2026 34:59

**Content warning** This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, pregnancy loss and mental health. ** *If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please know you deserve safety and have resources. You can start by contacting the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-7233 or texting START to 88788 Oklahoma transplant Anna Renee shares her story of sur...

Episode 6: Radical Romance with Heather Dubree 20.02.2026 46:28

Melodie explores the freedom of writing romance under your full government name with Tulsa's multi-talented artist and writer, Heather Dubree. Support the show

Episode 5: Bookselling with Kayla Comrie 13.02.2026 1:22:40

Just days after the launch of the Kinara x Meadow Market Books collaboration, Melodie sits down with Kayla Comrie to talk about reading culture, responding to community, and the importance of leaning on each other to make dreams reality. Support the show

Episode 4: Real Perfect and the long game of writing with Lyr Gray 06.02.2026 53:59

Author Lyr Gray discusses her long-awaited debut Real Perfect, the way creativity begets creativity, and how the big world of writing is incredibly tiny. Support the show

Episode 3: Grief, romance and friendship and with Samantha Ryan 06.02.2026 52:16

**Content Warning** This episode includes themes of grief, depression and suicide.** Melodie talks about exploring mental health and queer joy with Tulsa author Samantha Ryan. Support the show

Episode 1: Meadow Market Books with Jared Coulter 30.01.2026 47:08

**Please note: This episode was recorded in the midst of a polar vortex. You can hear the heater running.** Melodie sits down with co-conspirator Jared Coulter to talk about launching Meadow Market Books. Support the show

Episode 2: Sidequests and Shenanigans with Jes McCutchen 30.01.2026 1:02:22

Melodie sits down with author and community rock star Jes McCutchen ahead of the release of Sidequests and Shenanigans, a collaborative poetry and creative writing endeavor launching January 31 with Josh Wann. Support the show