OMG Julia!
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -A Podcast all about creative lives and processes. Julia Rios is an award winning writer and editor who explores all aspects of creative life on their own and with guests. From frustration to inspiration and beyond.
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The Book You Find When You Really Can't Afford to Get Pregnant: a story by Jeana Jorgensen
June 30, 2022 19:07 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBIn this episode, Julia reads the winning entry from the 2018 Spider Road Press flash fiction contest: "The Book You Find When You Really Can't Afford to Get Pregnant" by Jeana Jorgensen. Full show transcript, including the text of the story and links to the honorable mention stories from the contest at https://www.juliarios.com/the-book-you-find/
OMG Julia! The First Ever Episode
June 20, 2022 19:55 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThis episode about how writers and editors collaborate was originally published for paid subscribers only in 2019. Now I'm releasing it to everyone! For full show notes and a transcript, visit https://www.juliarios.com/omg/
Maya MacGregor Talks The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester (part 2)
June 09, 2022 22:26 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBPart two of my discussion with Maya MacGregor about their process in writing The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester. This book is a delightful YA mystery/ghost story with an autistic and non-binary main character. Full show notes and transcript available at https://www.juliarios.com/maya-macgregor-talks-the-many-half-lived-lives-of-sam-sylvester-part-2/
Maya MacGregor talks The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester (part 1)
June 02, 2022 20:16 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBMaya MacGregor joins me to discus their process in writing The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester. This book is a delightful YA mystery/ghost story with an autistic and non-binary main character. Full show notes and transcript available at: https://www.juliarios.com/maya-macgregor-talks-the-many-half-lived-lives-of-sam-sylvester-part-1/
C. S. E. Cooney Talks Saint Death's Daughter (Part 2)
May 20, 2022 11:02 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis is part two of my interview with C. S. E. Cooney about her publishing journey for Saint Death's Daughter, featuring questions from my patrons. Full show notes and transcript at: https://www.juliarios.com/c-s-e-cooney-talks-saint-deaths-daughter-part-2/
C. S. E. Cooney Talks Saint Death's Daughter (Part 1)
April 30, 2022 19:44 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBI invited the amazing C. S. E. Cooney to talk with me about her journey to publication (a journey that lasted 12 years!) for Saint Death's Daughter. Full show notes and transcript at https://www.juliarios.com/c-s-e-cooney-talks-st-deaths-daughter-part-1/
Story Process: A Mind Map for "Xtabay"
April 06, 2022 22:04 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBI'm going to talk about my own process in writing one specific story, and that story is "Xtabay" which appeared in Shadow Atlas: Dark Landscapes of the Americas, which came out from Hex Publishers in the autumn of 2021. Full show notes and transcript at https://www.juliarios.com/mind/
All the Creative Work I Did in 2021
January 09, 2022 12:02 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBHere is a recap of my 2021, including writing, editing, and podcasting work. Full show notes and transcript available at https://www.juliarios.com/all-the-creative-work-i-did-in-2021/
16 Poemas Después de la Muerte --Poems by Héctor González
June 18, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutesHello! Today I have a really cool project to share! This is the latest thing my subscribers and patrons have sponsored. It went out to them first, and now it’s time to share it with the world for free! If you think this kind mode of story and poem sharing is cool, consider subscribing here or become a Patron! This is the second of my two Texas creator pieces. The first was a story by Allison Thai. I came up with the idea to ask specifically Texan creators back when Texas was facing major i...
16 Poemas Después de la Muerte --Poems by Héctor González
June 18, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBPoems in Spanish with English translations, written, translated, and read by Héctor González. Full show notes and poem texts are at: https://www.juliarios.com/16-poemas-despues-de-la-muerte-poems-by-hector-gonzalez/.
An Interview with Sam J. Miller
January 04, 2021 16:27 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHere's an awesome interview with Nebula and Shirley Jackson Award winning author, Sam J. Miller to start your 2021 off on a fun and interesting note! Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/an-interview-with-sam-j-miller/
Patty Templeton Talks Creative Process With Me!
December 06, 2020 23:09 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBPatty Templeton talks about her art and her half of an Each to Each for Mermaids Monthly. Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/patty-templeton-talks-creative-process-with-me/
Mershark! Plus how you can score a critique from me!
November 23, 2020 22:45 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBI've drawn a silly mershark! See it with full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/mershark-plus-how-you-can-score-a-critique-from-me/
October Podcast Month: On Adaptations and the New Version of Rebecca
October 27, 2020 23:52 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBI just watched the new version of Rebecca on Netflix, and it got me thinking a lot about adaptations. Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-on-adaptations-and-the-new-version-of-rebecca/
October Podcast Month: 100-year-old Newspapers
October 26, 2020 23:50 - 5 minutes - 7.74 MBI share a couple of gems from old newspapers, including a Halloween ad from 1919 and a prediction for the future of skyscrapers from 1914 Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-100-year-old-newspapers/
October Podcast Month: Texture and History
October 24, 2020 00:32 - 7 minutes - 9.97 MBToday we had a clothing historian come to take my great grandmother's wedding dress from my mother's house. Full show notes with pictures at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-texture-and-history/
October Podcast Month: Field Trips
October 22, 2020 23:32 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBMoss has taken this week off of work, so we've been trying to do some fun vacation type activities. Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-field-trips/
October Podcast Month: A Celebration!
October 21, 2020 01:49 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBHurray! Speculative Fiction For Dreamers has funded! It's going to be a real book! If you're reading this before Wednesday morning, there are still a few hours left to back the Kickstarter and order a copy for yourself! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit omgjulia.substack.com/subscribe
October Podcast Month: How do we pivot all our creative events to virtual settings?
October 19, 2020 23:32 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThis episode is all about creative ways to hold social events and performances during a time when it’s not a great idea to go out and meet each other in person. Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-how-do-we-pivot-all-our-creative-events-to-virtual-settings/
October Podcast Month: A story excerpt!
October 16, 2020 22:02 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBHello! This October Podcast Month episode was originally for paid subscribers only, but as of June 24, 2022, it's free for everyone. An excerpt from my story for Speculative Fiction for Dreamers. Full show notes including the text of the excerpt at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-a-story-excerpt/
October Podcast Month: On getting off track
October 15, 2020 21:23 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBWhew, I got a little sidetracked and missed a few days! This episode is all about that kind of thing, and how to deal with it when it inevitably happens to you at some point in your creative journey. Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-on-getting-off-track/
October Podcast Month: Can We Talk About Candy Corn?
October 09, 2020 18:45 - 6 minutes - 8.76 MBI just bought some candy corn today, and OMG is tastes SO GOOD. I realize candy corn is one of those polarizing foods. People love it or hate it. Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-can-we-talk-about-candy-corn/
October Podcast Month: All about podcasts!
October 08, 2020 21:03 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBIn today's podcast, I talk about podcasts! I start by talking about podcasts that I am currently involved in, and then explore some podcasts I am currently enjoying. Full show notes with links at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-all-about-podcasts/
October Podcast Month: Caught in the Rain
October 08, 2020 00:37 - 6 minutes - 9 MBIn this fourth installment of my October Podcast Month challenge, I talk about getting inspiration for stories or other creative works by taking walks. Full show notes including a creative assignment at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-caught-in-the-rain/
October Podcast Month - Visual Artists Are So Cool!
October 06, 2020 23:17 - 6 minutes - 8.26 MBI've never been talented at drawing, but lately I've been getting to work with some amazing visual artists, and being around their creativity charges my own creative battery. Full show notes including my picture of my cousin at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-visual-artists-are-so-cool/
October Podcast Month - Reflection on Time Off
October 05, 2020 21:45 - 5 minutes - 8.12 MBToday is Monday, and this weekend, I actually took time off! Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-taking-time-off/
Happy October Podcast Month!
October 02, 2020 22:22 - 6 minutes - 9.35 MBHello, everyone! I am back, and back with exciting news: I'm planning to be around a lot more this month! Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/happy-october-podcast-month/
Interview with C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez (Part 2)
February 03, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBHere's the second half of my two part interview with authors, C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez! Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/interview-with-c-s-e-cooney-and-carlos-hernandez-part-2/
Interview with C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez (Part 1)
January 28, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBHere's part one of a two part interview with authors, C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez! Full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/interview-with-c-s-e-cooney-and-carlos-hernandez-part-1/
The Experience of Getting Professional Photos
November 16, 2019 02:11 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBNote: This episode was just for paid subscribers originally, but became public on June 24th, 2022Hello, subscribers! Last week we heard from Marie O'Mahony about what it takes to become a professional photographer. This week in a podcast and newsletter, I'm going to show you several of the photos and talk about what my personal experience was like. Full show notes with many pictures at https://www.juliarios.com/the-experience-of-getting-professional-photos/
Interview with Marie O'Mahony, Photographer
November 08, 2019 19:19 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBAn interview with Marie O'Mahony, the professional photographer who took my author photo! full show notes at https://www.juliarios.com/interview-with-marie-omahony-photographer/
My Story in A Larger Reality 2.0 - "Communicable"
September 11, 2019 20:11 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBI tell you about my inspiration and process for writing my A Larger Reality 2.0 story. I also read the story on this episode. Fo full show notes, including the text of the story in both English and Spanish, visit https://www.juliarios.com/my-story-in-a-larger-reality-2-0-communicable/
Interview with Dream Foundry's Anaea Lay
July 24, 2019 20:33 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAt Readercon in Quincy, MA, I spoke to Anaea Lay, one of the founders of Dream Foundry. Dream Foundry is a community that exists to support beginner creators (in art, game design, prose, etc.). They have a forum and are about to launch a contest for artists and writers who are beginners. The writing contest will be judged by CC Finlay and Lisa Rogers and the Art contest will be judged by Rachel Quinlan. The contest winners will get a $500 cash prize for first place and critiques from professi...