Wrote Podcast
389 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsJoin Vance Bastian, SA Collins, and their guests in weekly podcast discussions about LGBTQ storytelling in all genres and mediums
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S9Ep27: Nathan Andres Interview
July 05, 2024 05:30 - 31 minutes - 10.9 MBNathan Andres joins us to share the book that came from his exploration of the idea of resiliency, Your Real Life: Get Authentic, Be Resilient, & Make It Count. We discuss how the REAL model is based on neuroscience and can be used to help anyone face the difficult situations in life! https://www.nathanandres.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-andres/
S9Ep26: Christopher Rice Interview
June 28, 2024 05:30 - 34 minutes - 11.9 MBChristopher Rice returns to share the next novel in his Sapphire Cove series: Sapphire Dawn! We discuss writing a summer romance for a character who's had a career in porn, how to show the truths of the industry, and how that character is more authentic than ones with a more acceptable pedigree. We then discuss the true crime murder of Billy Newton that Christopher and his podcast partner Eric Shaw Quinn had a hand in solving on The Dinner Party Show! http://www.christopherricebooks.com ...
S9Ep25: Terry Wolverton Interview
June 28, 2024 05:25 - 26 minutes - 10.5 MBTerry Wolverton joins us to share her novel Season of Eclipse. We discuss how her hero goes from living a life of privilege to being in witness protection and having to confront the issues of her own identity. We also go into how Detroit shapes that journey. https://terrywolverton.net/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/terry-wolverton/
S9Ep24: Mark Olmsted Interview
June 21, 2024 05:30 - 45 minutes - 15.1 MBMark Olmsted joins us to share his memoir Ink From the Pen. We discuss how caring for and losing his brother to HIV while he himself had HIV took him down a dark path that included drug use and dealing. Being incarcerated gave him a second chance to get clean, and while doing so he turned to creativity as a form of healing that helped him survive the absurdity of prison. https://markolmsted.substack.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mark-olmsted/
S9Ep23: Chris Holcombe Interview
June 14, 2024 05:30 - 44 minutes - 14.9 MBChris Holcombe returns to share his Hidden Gotham series. He then teases the upcoming book 4, and shares his Pride Month Short Story! https://www.chrisholcombe.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/chris-holcombe/
S9Ep22: Sven Davisson of Rebel Satori Press
June 07, 2024 05:30 - 33 minutes - 12.9 MBSven Davisson returns to share his upcoming book, Breeding Devils in Chaos, a re-queering of the male mysteries. We then move on to highlight the titles Rebel Satori Press will be releasing this summer. https://rebelsatori.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sven-davisson-of-rebel-satori-press/
S9Ep21: Gayleen Froese Interview
May 31, 2024 05:30 - 32 minutes - 13.8 MBGayleen Froese returns to share her latest novel, The Dominion, a travel guide to a magical city-state that isn't as safe as you might imagine. We then preview her upcoming release, The Man Who Hated Clouds, the latest in the Ben Ames mystery series. https://gayleenfroese.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gayleen-froese/
S09Ep20: Alan Lessik Interview
May 24, 2024 05:30 - 52 minutes - 15.7 MBAlan Lessik share his novel, Make The Dark Night Shine, a story of family heritage and discovery. We discuss the inspiration for the story, as well as Alan's love of figure skating, how novels preserve queer culture, and a look into Zen Buddhism for queer folks. https://alanlessik.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/alan-lessik/
S9Ep19: Terry Connell Interview
May 17, 2024 05:30 - 30 minutes - 45.1 MBTerry Connell returns to share his latest work, Lost Soles, a collection of images and essays inspired by the discarded shoes he saw while on long walks during the pandemic. We discuss the odd turns life takes, as well as the importance of being open to everything that comes your way. https://terryconnell.net/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/terry-connell/
S9Ep18: Gordon Blitz Interview
May 10, 2024 05:30 - 25 minutes - 40.5 MBGordon Blitz joins us to share his multi-genre strengths by writing about dementia, aging, and late-life same-sex love in Harmonic Dissonance. We then discuss his crime novel Murder Times Three-A Waverly Place Mystery where he highlights bisexual and asexual aspects of being queer while a cat uncovers clues that lead the amateur sleuth through the case. https://gordonblitz.wixsite.com/website http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gordon-blitz/
S9Ep17: Dale Corvino Interview
May 03, 2024 05:30 - 40 minutes - 19.2 MBDale Corvino joins us to share his book Bonds and Boundaries! We discuss sex work, having beacons on our paths, estrangement, and human connection in this digital age. http://dalecorvino.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/dale-corvino/
S9: No Guest Today
April 26, 2024 05:30 - 45 seconds - 1.42 MBOur guest didn't show this week, but we'll be back next week!
S9Ep16: Nathan Burgoine Interview
April 19, 2024 05:30 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MB'Nathan Burgoine returns to share the long-awaited third book in his trilogy, Triad Magic! We discuss character growth and relations in queer literature, as well as a recent limited-time anthology and where to watch for news of his contribution being available in the future. https://apostrophen.wordpress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-burgoine/
S9Ep15: Wendy Whitman Interview
April 12, 2024 05:30 - 26 minutes - 19.2 MBWendy Whitman returns to share her crime series that started in Premonition following the heroine, then followed the killer in Retribution. Then she drops that she's working on the third book! https://wendywhitman.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/wendy-whitman/
S09Ep14: James Pauley Jr Interview
April 05, 2024 05:30 - 33 minutes - 25 MBJames Pauley Jr joins us to share his memoir, Bumpy Rides and Soft Landings, sparking conversation about not deleting pages from the story of your life and always sharing the authentic truth! http://www.jpauleyauthor.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/james
S9Ep13: Mark S. King Interview
March 29, 2024 05:30 - 31 minutes - 24.2 MBMark S. King joins us to share his memoir, My Fabulous Disease, sparking conversation about collecting decades of essays about his life into a memoir narrative and he shares a great lens through which he sees events! http://myfabulousdisease.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mark-s-king/
S9Ep12: Rob Rosen Interview
March 22, 2024 05:30 - 30 minutes - 23.2 MBRob Rosen returns to share his novel, D.B. and Me, sparking conversation about the growth of queer literature, and fictionalizing the later life of a real person! https://www.jms-books.com/rob-rosen-c-224_272/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-rosen/
S9Ep11: Gary Pedler Interview
March 15, 2024 05:30 - 26 minutes - 19.7 MBGary Pedler returns to share the journey of his novel, Gaydonia, from post-travel idea, to screenplay, to stage play, to publication! https://www.garypedler.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/gary-pedler/
S9Ep10: Rob Osler Interview
March 08, 2024 06:30 - 30 minutes - 23.1 MBRob Osler returns to share his latest Hayden & Friends Mystery, Cirque du Slay! We discuss the importance of characters living their authentic lives and the growth of the "quozy" genre! https://robosler.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-osler/
S9Ep09: Curtis Chin Interview
March 01, 2024 06:30 - 25 minutes - 18.5 MBCurtis Chin joins us to share his memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. We discuss that the book is not only a love-letter to Detroit, but a culmination of his many paths in life coming together. https://www.curtisfromdetroit.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/curtis-chin/
S9Ep08: Larry Duplechan Interview
February 23, 2024 06:30 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBLarry Duplechan shares his memoir, Movies That Made Me Gay. We discuss the importance of film in queer lives, as well as why you should buy the book and host your own home film festival! https://www.facebook.com/larryduplechan http://www.wrotepodcast.com/larry-duplechan/
S9Ep07: JM Redmann Interview
February 16, 2024 06:30 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBJM Redmann joins us to share her latest Micky Knight Mystery, Transitory. We discuss why it was important to have a gritty, noir, lesbian detective in the world, as well as the growth of the series. https://www.jmredmann.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jm-redmann/
S9Ep06: MD Neu Interview
February 09, 2024 06:30 - 34 minutes - 25.3 MBMD Neu returns share his latest novel, Mu; Legend of the Lost City. We discuss why he chose the mythology of Mu, a global climate disaster, a murder, and how that leads to a fringe scientist seeking financing from a billionaire porn-mogul. http://www.mdneu.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/md-neu/
S9Ep05: Lee Pulaski Interview
February 02, 2024 06:30 - 35 minutes - 27.7 MBLee Pulaski returns to share his recent books, Heartsong of the Lonesome Road, and The Tragic Tale of Tabby and Henny. After diving into those, we discuss his upcoming works, which include a mystery, a fantasy, an anthology and a drag queen. https://leepulaski.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lee-pulaski/
S9Ep04: Donald Mengay Interview
January 26, 2024 06:30 - 33 minutes - 24 MBDonald Mengay joins us to share his recent book, The Lede to Our Undoing. We talk about placing a novel in the rust belt of the 70s, diversity and inclusion, and how his narrator ties in humanity's behavior toward the natural world. https://www.donaldmengay.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/donald-mengay/
S9Ep03: John Musgrove Interview
January 19, 2024 06:30 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MBJohn Musgrove returns to share the second book in his historic Reticent Richmond series, Mary's Grace. We discuss LGBTQ+ history, the resiliency of our community, and then John teases his coming fall release. http://www.quartermilepress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/john-musgrove/
S9Ep02: Emanuel Xavier Interview
January 12, 2024 06:30 - 24 minutes - 19.1 MBEmanuel Xavier joins us to share his recent book, Love(ly) Child. We talk a bit about his past in the ball scene, and his recent discoveries that helped him focus on his Latinx heritage. http://www.emanuelxavier.org/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/emanuel-xavier/
S9Ep01: Garrett Hutson Interview
January 05, 2024 06:30 - 29 minutes - 21.8 MBGarrett Hutson returns to share his most recent two books - The Pink Lotus and Of Wild and Merry Men. We discuss the Shanghai nightlife of the 20s, 30s, and early 40s AND the Merrymount Colony experiment in colonial America. http://garretthutson.com http://www.wrotepodcast.com/garrett-hutson/
S8Ep54: HN Hirsch Interview
December 29, 2023 06:30 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBHN Hirsch shares his Bob and Marcus Mystery series with us: Shade, Fault Line, and Rain coming next year. We discuss how the series follows the growth of the men and their relationship over the decades as they contend with murders set in the political climates of each book's era. https://www.hnhirsch.info/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/hn-hirsch/
S8Ep53: Ryan States Interview
December 22, 2023 06:30 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBRyan States introduces us to his latest novel Someone Else's Story. We discuss what happens when an immortal secondary character from a previous book gets his own book and meets a monster of literary legend, as well as feeling like a supporting character in real life. https://lairdryanstates.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ryan-states/
S8Ep52: AE Lister Interview
December 15, 2023 06:30 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBA.E. Lister shares their latest novel A Port Essington Christmas. We discuss where the inspiration for the series originated, as well as previewing Alison's next project. https://www.aelister.com/ https://aelister.wixsite.com/alison-lister http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ae-lister/
S8Ep51– Bailey Merlin Interview
December 08, 2023 06:30 - 23 minutes - 17.8 MBBailey Merlin shares her debut novel A Lot of People Live in This House. We discuss how Bailey's actual experience living in an intentional community inspired the book. https://www.baileymerlin.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bailey-merlin/
S8Ep50: Nathan Burgoine Interview
December 01, 2023 06:30 - 27 minutes - 21.3 MB'Nathan Burgoine returns to introduce us to the Hi-Lo style of writing with his latest young adult novel Stuck with You. We discuss the benefits of this high-interest, low readability approach to literature and why it's important. https://apostrophen.wordpress.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/nathan-burgoine/
S8Ep49: Mary P Burns Interview
November 24, 2023 06:30 - 45 minutes - 31.9 MBMary P. Burns introduces us to her murder mystery Cold Case Heat, and shares that it's based on real world events in such a way that she had to dip into memoir-writing skills to put this story together. https://marypburns.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mary-burns/
S8Ep48: Damian Serbu Interview
November 17, 2023 06:30 - 31 minutes - 24.2 MBDamian Serbu returns for a great discussion of his latest release, The Vampire's War. We talk about author works mirroring author lives and why the freedom of the monster calls to us as readers. https://damianserbu.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/damian-serbu/
S8Ep47: Judy Kiehart Interview
November 10, 2023 06:30 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBJudy Kiehart introduces us to her memoir Calico Lane, and shares her journey through other people's expectations on her life to where she arrived at the life that's authentically her own. https://www.judykiehart.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/judy-kiehart/
S8Ep46: Daniel M Jaffe Interview
November 03, 2023 05:30 - 40 minutes - 29.5 MBDaniel M. Jaffe introduces us to his book The Grand Sex Tour Murders, and shares the book's satirical poke at the world as well as the story behind the banning of the first cover. https://www.danieljaffe.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/daniel-m-jaffe/
S8Ep46: Bodies Review
November 01, 2023 05:30 - 19 minutes - 15 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the Netflix series Bodies. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18347622/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bodies-review/
S8Ep46: Last Week This Morning– Oct 22-28
October 30, 2023 19:16 - 24 minutes - 16.4 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 22-28, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: Fed Judge Blocks TN Drag Ban: https://apnews.com/article/pride-lgbtq-tennessee-dragshow-aclu-lawsuit-2a421c8f72dc93ddf6fa38708ac14f6f Orlando Pride For the Win: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/large-crowds-show-up-this-years-come-out-with-pride-festival-downtown-orlando/26TVYORH4ZG7LMJFN6FUWRIEWU/? MI House Ban...
S8Ep45: Richard D Mohr Interview
October 27, 2023 05:30 - 36 minutes - 27.7 MBRichard D. Mohr introduces us to his book The Splendid Disarray of Beauty: The Boys, the Tiles, the Joy of Cathedral Oaks ― A Study in Arts and Crafts Community, and shares how he came across information of these historic men and the community they built. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-D.-Mohr/author/B001HP7T3S http://www.wrotepodcast.com/richard-d-mohr/
S8Ep45: Werewolves Within Review
October 25, 2023 05:30 - 9 minutes - 9.29 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Werewolves Within. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9288692/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/werewolves-within-review/
S8Ep45: Last Week This Morning– Oct 15-21
October 23, 2023 19:10 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 15-21, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: Nobody Wants Santos: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/15/george-santos-campaign-account-refunds-new-debts-00121630 Philly Becomes Sanctuary: https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2023/10/16/philly-gender-affirming-care-order-jim-kenney India's Supreme Court Fails Equality: https://apnews.com/article/ind...
S8Ep44: Kelliane Parker Interview
October 20, 2023 05:30 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MBKelliane Parker introduces us to her poetry chapbook Down the Foggy Streets of My Mind has an arc that takes the reader through DID, abuse, recovery, and healing. http://www.kellianeparkerpoetry.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/kelliane-parker/
S8Ep44: Bodies Bodies Bodies Review
October 18, 2023 05:30 - 13 minutes - 11.5 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Bodies Bodies Bodies. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8110652/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bodies-bodies-bodies-review/
S8Ep44: Last Week This Morning– Oct 8-14
October 16, 2023 18:55 - 23 minutes - 15.5 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 8-14, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: NOT OK in Oklahoma: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.oknd.65971/gov.uscourts.oknd.65971.138.0.pdf UN Trans Lesbians: https://www.intomore.com/culture/identity/the-united-nations-celebrates-trans-lesbians-and-some-people-are-fuming/ Navy Award: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/...
S8Ep43: JC Calciano Interview
October 13, 2023 05:30 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MBJC Calciano shares his Steam Room brand with us - youtube shorts, novels, podcast, and motion picture. He shares how it all began, how it pivoted when we were all at home, and where it's headed! https://jccalciano.com/ https://cinema175.com/ http://www.steamypodcast.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/jc-calciano/
S8Ep43: William Haines + Gay in the 30s documentaries Review
October 11, 2023 05:30 - 12 minutes - 9.67 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of two documentaries archived on YouTube. First is Out of the Closet, Off the Screen: The Life of William Haines. Second is Gay Life: Being Gay in the Thirties. They explore how these relate to queer life and discuss their strengths and flaws. Haines: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330734/ Thirties: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13051936/
S8Ep43: Last Week This Morning– Oct 1-7
October 09, 2023 20:15 - 20 minutes - 13.3 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Oct 1-7, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Vance: FBI uncovers cult: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/28/new-york-satanic-cult-764-fbi Delaware bans Gay Panic defense: https://www.advocate.com/law/delaware-bans-lgbtq-panic-defense Pope suggests blessing same-sex unions: https://www.newwaysministry.org/2023/10/03/new-ways-ministry-blessings-guidance-si...
S8Ep42: SM Rune Interview
October 06, 2023 05:30 - 31 minutes - 24.3 MBS.M. Rune joins us to introduce the world to 8 Eden & Jude, a novel about a homeless queer youth who vividly interacts with an Elsewhere! https://www.8chronicles.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/sm-rune/
S8Ep42: Cassandro Review
October 04, 2023 05:30 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBVance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the Prime film Cassandro. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14954534/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/cassandro-rev