Best Juanita E Mantz Podcasts (2025)

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Fierce Beats, Fast Food and Fighting for the People with Juanita E. Mantz (AKA JEM) 1:01:45

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Juanita E. Mantz—aka JEM—talks punk rock, public defense, and the power of storytelling. (Plus Flintstone Land!) Where can I find JEM? JEM's website JEM's Podcast - Life of JEM See JEM in person on April 19th Where can I buy her books? Tales of an Inland Empire Girl Portrait of a Deputy Public Defender: or, how I become a punk rock lawyer JEM'S two…

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BEST OF: What's it like to have a headache 24/7? NYT Best-Selling author and classical pianist Andrea J. Buchanan tells us 55:33

2d ago55:33

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Where can I find Andrea J. Buchanan? Andrea's website Andrea's books? (but not all of them) The Beginning of Everything: The Year I Lost My Mind and Found Myself Five -Part Invention (Novel) The Daring Book for Girls Mentioned The Manner of Dreams by Christina Li Andrea's two books - Stoner by John Williams The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha We…

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Life of JEM on Writing Satire with Writer Nathan Castellanos 53:12

3d ago53:12

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Listen in to this episode of JEM interviewing LA based Latinx Writer Nathan Castellanos. They talk about everything from punk rock & LA culture to blue collar writing and of course, about Nathan's novel, a scathing satire about gentrification. You will not be disappointed!! check it out and get his book, "Salted Plastic: Tales of Gentrification".…

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Creativity as Spiritual Practice — with Actor, Director, Translator, and Jesuit Priest George Drance 1:04:31

4d ago1:04:31

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Where can I find Rev. George Drance, SJ? Magis Theatre/Arts Collective (he's the artistic director) George Drance (website) George Drance on Jesuit Media Lab His two books & two others - (+ 1) Respect for Acting by Uta Hagen Free Play by Stephen Nachmanovitch The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp Try to spend a week without earphones or earbuds Notice …

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Genre Fluidity, Icelandic Sagas & Milton as Sci-Fi — with the Wonderfully Inventive Sarah Tolmie 1:04:20

18d ago1:04:20

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Where can I find Sarah Tolmie? Sarah Tolmie's website Where can I buy her books? (not all of them) All the Horses of Iceland (novella) Sacraments for the Unfit (stories) The Art of Dying (poetry) Sarah's two books & two others - Calypso by Oliver K. Langmead A Fierce Green Place: New and Selected Poems by Pamela Mordecai Classic Ghost Stories Podca…

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BEST OF: Word by Word with Hannah Sward, author of 'Strip: A Memoir' 1:05:30

23d ago1:05:30

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Where can I find Hannah Sward? Hannah's Website Where can I find Hannah's book? Strip: A Memoir More of Hannah's writing? My Life After Meth in the LA Times Hannah's piece in The Rumpus Hannah's two books - A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin All That I Have Not Made: Poems by Robert Sward Hannah's two other - Get yourself a Hummingbird Fee…

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Leap into the Void with writer, editor, and publisher John Madera 56:40

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CHECK OUT: The NEW Plague Remedy Podcast Facebook Page The NEW Plague Remedy Instagram The NEW Plague Remedy Threads Where can I find John Madera? John Madera's website BIG OTHER website Where can I buy his latest book? Nervosities John Madera's books & two others - Counter Narratives by John Keene Above Us the Milky Way by Fowzia Karimi Miguel Zen…

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Try a Little Tenderness with poet and musician Charles Coe 52:24

1M ago52:24

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CHECK OUT: The new Plague Remedy Podcast Facebook Page! Follow for updates. Poet and musician Charles Coe discusses his journey as an artist, the intersections of poetry and jazz, and the importance of storytelling in his work. He also sings for us! Where can I find Charles Coe? Charles Coe's website Where can I buy his newest book? Charles Coe: Ne…

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BEST OF: The Shame of Poverty and Why I Had to Tell this Story with Christian Livermore 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

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Where can I find Christian Livermore? Christian's website Plague Remedy website Christian's Bluesky Christian's books? We Are Not Okay: Elegy for a Broken America The Very Special Dead (Novel) When the Dead Rise (Academic) Christian's two books - Potted Meat by Steven Dunn All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie Christian's two other - Singer-son…

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BEST OF: Post-Punk and Poetry with poet Mathew Caley 58:56

2M ago58:56

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Poet Matthew Caley discusses his influences, the intersection of text, image and sound, and Punk and Post-Punk influences on his poetry. Where can I find Matthew Caley? Mathew Caley's Website Mathew Caley Reading Unicorn Street Video Where can I buy Mathew's books? Check out his collections at Bloodaxe Books Mathew's Two Books A Lover's Discourse: …

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Life of JEM with special guest Writer Rose Bowen, author of Ink Blot Girl 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

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This episode is a treat! JEM interviews poet and author Rose Bowen, author of the recently released beautiful poetry collection "Ink Blot Girl". They talk about overcoming writer's block, & about valuing your voice and overcoming imposter syndrome. They also talk about inspiration and using art to highlight issues surrounding social justice and men…

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Diving Into the Ocean and the Unconscious with Prize-Winning Novelist David Vann 1:02:23

2M ago1:02:23

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David Vann joins us for a candid conversation about the unconscious, why we hurt the people we love, and why his latest novels are only available in French. Where can I find David Vann? David Vann's website Where can I buy his books? (but not all of them) Legend of a Suicide Caribou Island Halibut on the Moon David Vann's two books & two others - B…

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Robert Fromberg: A Mugging, a Memoir, and the Art of Paying Attention 58:56

2M ago58:56

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Robert Fromberg discusses his memoir, How to Walk with Steve, his unconventional approach to storytelling, and the power of observation in both life and writing. Where can I find Robert Fromberg? Robert Fromberg's website Rob's Instagram Where can I buy his books? (but not all of them) How to Walk with Steve (memoir) Gee, That Was Fun: 7 Days of Ma…

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Paul Rudnick Wants to Know 'What Is Wrong with You?' 1:05:02

2M ago1:05:02

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Paul Rudnick talks to us about his amazing writing career, which has spanned theatre, films, novels, and humour pieces. We also discuss his forthcoming book, What Is Wrong with You?, the power of humour, LGBQ+ representations today, and his biggest fear. Where can I find Paul Rudnick? Paul's website Paul' Twitter ('I like being behind enemy lines.'…

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An Englishman in New Mexico: Author James Reich talks genre, atmosphere and the election 59:22

2M ago59:22

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James Reich is a novelist, essayist, and journalist. His latest novel, Skinship, combines science fiction and nostalgia. Originally from Gloucestershire, England, he has lived in New Mexico since 2009. Where can I find James Reich? Jame's website Jame's Substack Where can I buy James's books? (not all of them) Skinship The Moth for the Star I, Juda…

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Redemption: a true story by JEM told without notes inspired by the movie Sing Sing 10:30

2M ago10:30

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A special bonus mini episode. This is a true story about redemption told by JEM live without notes (she is still working through her one woman show and this may be part of it one day). It's inspired by the movie Sing Sing and it's about JEM's journey from USC Law to corporate lawyer to coming home. JEM is really proud of this one so listen in!…

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The Joy of Callaboration and Community with Steven Dunn & Katie Jean Shinkle 52:37

3M ago52:37

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This episode features authors Steven Dunn and Katie Jane Shinkle discussing their collaboratively written novel Tannery Bay, which explores community and justice. Where can I find Steven and Katie Jean? Steven's Website Katie Jean's Website Where can I buy their book? Tannery Bay by Steven Dunn and Katie Jean Shinkle But they both have books writte…

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Life of JEM with special guest Barbara Marie Minney, author of A Woman in Progress 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

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JEM interviews Writer Barbara Marie Minney, author of multiple poetry collections, the most recent is a chapbook titled "A Woman in Progress". Barbara reads many of her gorgeous and powerful poems and she and JEM have an inspiring and illuminating conversation about craft, poetry as memoir and the importance of Barbara's poetic voice as a transgend…

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The Mischievous, Playful Art of Language with Scotland’s New Makar, Peter Mackay 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

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Pàdraig MacAoidh / Peter Mackay is a Scottish poet, academic, and the newly appointed Scottish Makar (national poet), known for his work in Gaelic and English. Where can I find Pàdraig MacAoidh / Peter Mackay? Scottish Poetry Library Bluesky (brand new account) Where can I buy Peter's books? (not all of them) Gu Leòr / Galore (poems) Nàdar De / Som…

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BEST OF: A Raucous, Joyful Interview with an OG of Letters Laurie Stone 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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Laurie Stone is the author of Streaming Now: Postcards from the Thing That Is Happening and five other books, editor of Close to the Bone, and a former Village Voice writer, Nation theatre critic, and Fresh Air critic-at-large. She writes the Substack, 'Everything is Personal.' Where can I find Laurie Stone? Subscribe to Laurie Stone's Substack (fr…

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Levitate Like St Teresa of Àvila with Punk Nuyorican author Ann Dávila Cardinal 56:36

3M ago56:36

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Author Ann Dávila Cardinal shares her journey, cultural influences, and insights on writing. Where can I find Ann Dávila Cardinal? Website Bluesky Instagram Where can I buy Ann's books? (not all of them) We Need No Wings The Storyteller's Death Five Midnights Ann's two books & two other - The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez Black River …

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Life of JEM with Special Guest Ryane Nicole Granados, author of "The Aves" 51:07

3M ago51:07

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JEM interviews Writer Ryane Nicole Granados, author of the beautiful award winning YA novella "The Aves" (Leapfrog Press, 2024). Ryane reads from her lovely book and they have a deep, soul sustaining conversation about community, craft, the importance of writing as activism and the joys of writing about your own neighborhood. Listen in. This discus…

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BEST OF: Clay McLeod Chapman Brings the Spooky 53:47

3M ago53:47

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Where can I find Clay McLeod Chapman? Clay's website Clay's New York Times Interview Where can I buy Clay's books? Wake Up and Open Your Eyes Ghost Eaters What Kind of Mother Whisper Down the Lane Clay's two books - A Guest in the House by E.M. Caroll (graphic novel) rekt by Alex Gonzakez (pre-order) Clay's two other - Strange Darlings (film) Red R…

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Writing is Dreaming with Acclaimed Irish Author Kevin Barry 1:00:57

3M ago1:00:57

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Kevin Barry is an acclaimed Irish author known for his lyrical prose, sharp wit, and unforgettable characters. He has written three short story collections and four novels, including the critically acclaimed Night Boat to Tangier, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize, and his latest, The Heart in Winter. Barry’s work has earned him many awards…

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Plague Remedy: Season 2 Trailer 2:34

3M ago2:34

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🎙️ The Plague Remedy Podcast: Season 2 is Here! 🌟 The podcast for writers and those who love them. We're back and better than ever! From Sligo County to Texas, from major publishers to small presses, we're diving into the world of writers and what matters to them. This season, our first full one, kicks off with award-winning author Kevin Barry, who…

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Life of JEM with Special Guest David A. Romero 1:07:41

4M ago1:07:41

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Listen in to my interview with spoken word artist, poet, writer, & publisher, David A. Romero. A true multi-hyphenate, David reads from his new collection, "Diamond Bars 2" (Moon Tide Press, 2024). We talk about craft, performance, how to make it financially as a writer and performer, and about writing about home. This episode will inspire and reju…

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Two Hosts, Too Many Recomendations & One Snarky Poem: Happy Holidays! 28:11

5M ago28:11

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Christian turns the tables and interviews Stephen as they reflect on this season of Plague Remedy, the power of stories, and the majesty of the imagination. Plus, they share book recommendations, holiday cheer, and a snarky Christmas poem by Ogden Nash. DON'T FORGET TO LOOK OUT FOR OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL & TRAILER FOR NEXT SEASON COMING IN JANUARY. NE…

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BONUS: Stephen Reads His Story, 'The Howard County Rapture' 37:17

5M ago37:17

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In this bonus episode of The Plague Remedy Podcast, Stephen reads his short story, 'The Howard County Rapture,' first published in The Rumpus. It's a satirical take on a small fictional Georgia county grappling with an unexpected event, mixing absurdity and Southern charm. The Rumpus 'The Howard County Rapture' Support Us on Patreon Follow Us on Bl…

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From the Pulpit to the Page: Rev Dr Donald MacEwan Tells Us Why He's Become a Writing Student 1:03:52

5M ago1:03:52

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Rev. Dr. Donald MacEwan, chaplain at the University of St. Andrews, joins the podcast to discuss his journey into creative writing and how stories—both sacred and secular—shape our understanding of ourselves and the world. Where can I find Donald MacEwan? Chaplaincy University of St Andrews Mentioned — History of St Andrews During the Reformation D…

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Christopher Mele: Veteran Journalist, NYT Editor, and New Novelist Reports to Us Without Fear or Favor 1:00:37

5M ago1:00:37

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Veteran journalist and New York Times editor Christopher Mele shares insights from his remarkable career, from his early days in the Bronx to his current role on the Times' breaking news team. He also discusses his transition into fiction, exploring how his new novel Goodwill's Secrets blends his journalistic experience into a thriller/mystery. Whe…

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On Writing Through the Dark: JEM with Writer Yolanda Nava 47:16

6M ago47:16

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This episode is JEM and acclaimed writer, journalist and Chicana icon Yolanda Nava, author of the memoir, "Writing Through The Dark". JEM and Yolanda have an intimate and insightful conversation about Yolanda's memoir and talk about her descent into sudden blindness and how she navigated her path to a more joyful life. This is a must listen to epis…

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The Lakota Nation, Writing Crime Thrillers and Being a Dad with David Heska Wanbli Weiden 1:03:55

6M ago1:03:55

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Where can I find David Heska Wanbli Weiden? David's Website David's Instagram Where can I buy Winter Counts? Winter Counts David's two books - (+ 2 more) They All Fall the Same by Wes Browne (pre-order) Big Chief by Jon Hickey (pre-order) What You Leave Behind by Wanda M Morris The Indians Won by Martin Cruz Smith David's two other - Brooklyn DOP (…

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The Shame of Poverty and Why I Had to Tell this Story with Christian Livermore 1:04:05

6M ago1:04:05

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Where can I find Christian Livermore? Christian's website Plague Remedy website Christian's Bluesky Christian's books? We Are Not Okay: Elegy for a Broken America The Very Special Dead (Novel) When the Dead Rise (Academic) Christian's two books - Potted Meat by Steven Dunn All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie Christian's two other - Singer-son…

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What's it like to have a headache 24/7? NYT Best-Selling author and classical pianist Andrea J. Buchanan tells us 58:36

6M ago58:36

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Where can I find Andrea J. Buchanan? Andrea's website Andrea's books? (but not all of them) The Beginning of Everything: The Year I Lost My Mind and Found Myself Five -Part Invention (Novel) The Daring Book for Girls Mentioned The Manner of Dreams by Christina Li Andrea's two books - Stoner by John Williams The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha We…

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Bonus:The Plague Remedy Podcast Trailer! 2:21

6M ago2:21

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Check out another podcast on writing! I'll be on his show soon. Stephen Sacco has on a wide range of writers covering a host of literary topics! Check it out! It's epic!!By Juanita E Mantz

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Two New Yorkers Walk into a Podcast with essayist Tyler C. Gore 1:13:30

6M ago1:13:30

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Where can I find Tyler C. Gore? Tyler's website Tyler's Facebook Tyler's Threads Tyler's Instagram Where can I buy Tyler's book? My Life of Crime: Essays and Other Entertainments (Amazon UK) My Life of Crime: Essays and Other Entertainments (Bookshop.org US) Tyler's two books — Teeth: An Oral History by John Patrick Higgins Photo, Phyto, Proto, Nit…

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Life of JEM: the Trailer! 1:08

6M ago1:08

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Listen in to what Life of JEM is all about!!By Juanita E Mantz

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BONUS: Christian Reads a Spooky Story 12:44

6M ago12:44

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Where can I read Christian's story? Girl, Lost and Found by Christian Livermore Where can I listen to more of The Life of JEM podcast? The Life of GEM podcast Support Us on Patreon Follow Us on BlueSky Follow Us on Facebook

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Horror Writer and Self-Described 'Scaredy Cat' Clay McLeod Chapman Brings the Spooky 54:59

6M ago54:59

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Where can I find Clay McLeod Chapman? Clay's website Where can I buy Clay's books? Wake Up and Open Your Eyes (pre-order) Ghost Eaters What Kind of Mother Whisper Down the Lane Clay's two books - A Guest in the House by E.M. Caroll (graphic novel) rekt by Alex Gonzakez (pre-order) Clay's two other - Strange Darlings (film) Red Rooms (film) Support …

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On Writing Horror Fiction: JEM with Christian Livermore, Kate Maruyama and Ryan Peña (the Halloween episode!) 1:13:32

6M ago1:13:32

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A special Halloween reading by three amazing horror writers, Christian Livermore, Kate Maruyama and Ryan Peña and a conversation with them moderated by JEM about what makes horror writing sing along with valuable tips for those burgeoning writers out there. Boo!!By Juanita E Mantz

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Nightclubs, Lacy Legs and Scotland v. Pitiless Maggie with novelist Kirstin Innes 1:02:49

7M ago1:02:49

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Where can I find Kirstin Innes? Kirstin's website Kirstin's Instagram Where can I buy Kirstin's books? Scabby Queen by Kirstin Innes Fishnet by Kirstin Innes Brickwork: A Biography of The Arches by Kirstin Innes and David Bratchpiece Kirstin's two books - Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Hagan Murder Ballad by Lucy Ribchester Kirstin's two other - Music…

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Word by Word with Hannah Sward, author of 'Strip: A Memoir' 1:10:44

7M ago1:10:44

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Where can I find Hannah Sward? Hannah's Website Where can I find Hannah's book? Strip: A Memoir More of Hannah's writing? My Life After Meth in the LA Times Hannah's piece in The Rumpus Hannah's two books - A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin All That I Have Not Made: Poems by Robert Sward Hannah's two other - Get yourself a Hummingbird Fee…

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BONUS: A Tribute to Scotland's John Burnside: 1955 - 2024 9:14

7M ago9:14

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Stephen's piece on John Burnside He Wrote Like an Angel: An Appreciation of John Burnside Works Mentioned 'An Essay Concerning Light' by John Burnside John Burnside on Leonard Cohen John's Books (but not all of them) Black Cat Bone (poems) A Lie About My Father (memoir) Glister (novel) The Music of Time: Poetry in the Twentieth Century Support Us o…

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Post-Punk and Poetry with poet Mathew Caley 59:08

7M ago59:08

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Where can I find Matthew Caley? Mathew Caley's Website Mathew Caley Reading Unicorn Street Video Where can I buy Mathew's books? Check out his collections at Bloodaxe Books Mathew's Two Books A Lover's Discourse: Fragments by Roland Barthes knuckle (poems) by Tim Cumming Mathew's Two Other No Theyself Magazine Barry Lyndon Support Us on Patreon Fol…

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How a Corporate Lawyer's 5% Chance of Survival led to the Writing Life with Ricky Monahan Brown 1:00:55

7M ago1:00:55

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Where can I find Ricky Monahan Brown? Apoplectic Me: the scribblings of a bloke who had a stroke Rick's Artist Formerly Known as Twitter Account Ricky's Books Terminal: stories Stroke: 5% Chance of Survival Ricky's Two Books Recommendations Bootleg Karma by John Tinney sun-drunk by Ian Macartney Ricky's Two Other Recommendations Car Color's EP Old …

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On Writing for the Dispossessed: JEM with Writer Désirée Zamorano 1:05:47

7M ago1:05:47

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JEM and Writer Désirée Zamorano discuss her latest novel "Dispossessed" and how important it is to tell these stories about dispossession and disenfranchisement, and how she crafted her beautiful soul sustaining book. It's a must listen in conversation!By Juanita E Mantz

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An Army of Women, Sisters on Elephants, and Mark Twain with author Phong Nguyen 52:36

8M ago52:36

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Where can I find Phong Nguyen? Phong's Website Phong Nguyen's Books (but not all of them) Bronze Drum The Adventures of Joe Harper Phong's Two Book Recommendations Circe by Madeline Miller The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Exhalation by Ted Chiang Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang Phong's Tw Support Us on Patreon Follow Us on Blue…

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A Raucous, Joyful Interview with an OG of Letters Laurie Stone 59:23

8M ago59:23

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Laurie Stone is the author of Streaming Now: Postcards from the Thing That Is Happening (Dottir Press), My Life as an Animal, Stories (TriQuarterly Books, Northwestern University Press), the novel Starting with Serge (Doubleday), and the essay collection Laughing in the Dark (Ecco). She is the editor and contributor to the memoir anthology Close to…

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Plague Remedy: The Trailer 2:15

8M ago2:15

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This is the podcast for writers and those who love them. While there are countless podcasts, shows, and books about the craft of writing, The Plague Remedy Podcast delves deeper. Each week, we explore the art of writing and the whys of writing through thought-provoking interviews with writers, academics, and creatives of all kinds. Born out of the …

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On Inspiration with James Ducat 1:03:10

12M ago1:03:10

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This episode is JEM and Writer James Ducat, author of the blackout poetry collection, "A Field of Nopes" (Bamboo Dart Press, 2024). JEM and James have a fascinating conversation about his book and about inspiration, their writing process, music, & how one balances it all. It's a very cool and engaging conversation. Tune in!…

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