The Written Scene

Poet and musician Anthony Green Jr. grew up around music and books, thanks to his parents. These days he tries to honor them and his own family with being the best version of an artist he can be. In this episode of The Written Scene , Anthony discusses starting out with music and how poetry was a natural progression, having parents who find importance in reading and artistic endeavors, why digital...

For poet and musician Anthony Green Jr. , watching his son just be a kid and use his imagination was a reminder and motivator to do the same for himself. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Anthony. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author Thomas Wing 's path to writing was often hidden from others, and by choice. But after decades in the Navy and filling his brain with naval boats and warfare, his confidence and desire to write about it became too much to ignore. In this episode of The Written Scene , Thomas discusses using real historical events to explore humanity through fictional characters, going down research rabbit ho...

For author Thomas Wing , access to his parents' library consisting of over 5000 books on every topic imaginable was a boon to not just his reading interests but also his writing path. Please enjoy this teaser with Thomas ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

For much of his life, author and musician Anthony Adams knew the creative world was where he always wanted to be. After decades in music, he has co-authored his debut novel, Chasing Shadows , and has plans for many more books and other creative endeavors. In this episode of The Written Scene , Anthony discusses traveling the world to research their novel, following every bread crumb when writing a...

For author, musician, and playwright Anthony Adams , the liberation of writing a novel made writing even more enjoyable. Please enjoy this brief teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Anthony. If you're reading this before June 19th, don't miss Anthony and co-author and wife Christina Adams under the nom de plume A.C. Adams discussing their debut novel Chasing Shadows at the...

It doesn't take a harrowing life to be able to tell a story. But for author, musician, and creative mind Christina Adams , it was a story she couldn't pass up writing. In this episode of The Written Scene , Christina talks about the writing process with her husband and other co-writer Anthony Adams, why they chose to write a true story in the fiction genre, using music and books to escape life as...

Proof that two brains working together can sometimes write better than one working on its own. Enjoy this brief teaser with Christina Adams, one-half of the power couple A.C. Adams , ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . And don't miss your chance to meet Christina and Anthony (whom you'll hear from soon) at the Coronado Library on June 19th for  a discussion about their newest...

For author and philanthropist Puja Shah , writing has a way of teaching her things about herself she didn't know before. Listen in as Puja discusses how she found story and inspiration in Uganda, the ways Toni Morrison motivated Puja to work within social justice and writing, what witnessing an educator challenging the system did for her, why the scariest part about writing is also the most exciti...

Just more proof that if you put your writing out there, your audience will find you, even if it's not the audience you expected. Please enjoy this teaser with author Puja Shah ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

When it comes to writing, author and poet Alisha Richard has definitely found her groove in performance. In this episode of The Written Scene , Alisha discusses why it's easy to promote yourself when you love what you do, discovering her talents as a storyteller, how fear prevented her from believing writing could be a career, the impact a powerfully performed poem can have on both a crowd and an...

For author and performer Alisha Richard, saying yes more often than not can be a big factor in learning new things about yourself. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Alisha. And don't miss her show at the International Fringe Festival. Click here for tickets. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

For author and editor Margaret Dilloway , some of the best stories involve healing and finding place in this big ol' universe. Hard to disagree with that. In this episode of The Written Scene , Margaret talks about being an artist-in-residence in Zion National Park , what being alone in nature can do for a writer, why she prefers to write YA, being selectively mute as a kid but finding a voice in...

YA author Margaret Dilloway also has work as an editor but sometimes she can't, and probably shouldn't, take public credit for the work she did. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Margaret. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Tricia Hedman, publicist and owner of Ollie Media , has no plans to write her own novel. But with decades of industry experience behind her, she's pretty adept at helping get the word out about yours. In this episode of The Written Scene , Tricia discusses a typical day for her as a publicist, turning a love of reading into a publicity career, getting quicker responses from podcasters and radio th...

The origin story of a villain? Dark. The origin story of a publicist? Kinda sweet and inspiring. Please enjoy this teaser with Tricia Hedman , publicist and owner of Ollie Media, ahead of next week's full episode of  The Written Scene . Music: Addis Ababa

For author Deborah Rudell , nature and its impact on her as a person and writer is immense, whether it was living off-grid or riding out gales on a boat getting battered by 60 foot waves. In this episode of The Written Scene , Deborah talks about how a neighbor gave her the nudge to write her book, realizing when there's a story within an idea, being exposed to holistic ideas as a child, how writi...

For author and sailor Deborah Rudell , much of her life has mirrored lessons learned early on as a child. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Deborah.  Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Grant Oliphant , author and CEO of the Conrad Prebys Foundation, has both proof and hands-on experience with how the arts and literature can positively transform a city. It all starts with storytelling. In this episode of The Written Scene , Grant discusses reintegrating writing back into a life without taking his current work for granted, making more time for writing and being kind with yourself...

We all have advice we'd give our younger selves if we could. For Grant Oliphant , author and CEO of the Conrad Prebys Foundation, it might be the wisest two pieces of advice to give. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Grant. Be sure to subscribe ahead of time so you don't miss it. Music: Addis Ababa

Growing up, author and teacher Tammy Greenwood was not only around a lot of books, she had a great school librarian and a teacher who believed in her writing skills. It's no wonder she's written over 15 books and no plans to stop. In this episode of The Written Scene , Tammy talks about the importance of well written prose no matter the genre, discovering the usefulness of writing during family tr...

With over two decades of experience in the publishing industry, author and editor Tammy Greenwood knows how important a book pitch can be. But she'll never forget the first time she had to describe her first book. If you enjoyed this teaser of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Tammy, please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of the podcast. Music:...

Megan Haskell , an author, publisher, and wizard-like user of both sides of her brain, chose numbers as a career over letters before realizing her mistake and correcting it with well over a dozen novels, and more on the way. In this episode of The Written Scene , Megan talks about learning the different ways to put out books, not publishing books without being 100% behind it, how the historical fi...

For author Megan Haskell , a productive writing session requires more than just sitting in the writer's seat.  Please enjoy this brief teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Megan. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Author and editor Jennifer Silva Redmond spends her days writing and sailing and even writing about sailing . But when it comes to editing, her knowledge is as vast as the oceans. In this episode of The Written Scene , Jennifer discusses aging and editing, how memory and memoir writing work together, what regular practice of reminiscing can do for your memory (and writing, too), traveling as a kid...