Wrote Podcast

'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/

Mary 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/

Damian 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/

Judy 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/

Daniel 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/

Vance 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/

Vance 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 Bans Gay/Trans Panic Defense: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/michigan-house-passes-ban-on-gay-trans-panic-defense-along-party-lines Conservatives call for boycott of Listerine's inclusion: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/10/conservatives-freak-out-call-for-boycott-of-listerine-over-pride-packaging/ NHL Pride Tape: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nhl-reverses-course-lifts-ban-on-pride-tape-174637674.html Same-Sex Pregnancy: https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/23/health/reproductive-medicine-group-updates-its-definition-of-infertility-to-address-the-reality-of-all-seeking-care/index.html WIN: Rev Daniel https://twitter.com/RevDaniel/status/1716820539271221298 Baz: https://www.queerty.com

Richard 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/

Vance 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/

Vance 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/india-lgbtq-marriage-discrimination-f8be8a20f5d895ffadd6eb98960677cb Hong Kong Equality: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-court-rules-that-gay-couples-get-equal-housing-rights-2023-10-17/ Montana: https://apnews.com/article/montana-drag-shows-ruling-ee8adb41c142718ec4b5047d0f3f36be Orlando Buys Pulse Property: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/pulse-nightclub-property-purchased-city-orlando-turned-memorial-rcna121193 North Carolina law challenged: https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4250298-north-carolina-sue-block-gender-affirming-health-care-ban/'/ Montana law challenged: https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/transgender-intersex-group-files-lawsuit-against-state WIN: Clark Gregg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZsqUBFIF5Q

Kelliane 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/

Vance 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/

Vance 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/display-pressreleases/Article/3550385/navy-honors-sailor-for-heroic-actions/ Library Compromise: https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-government/after-lgbtq-library-fight-michigan-town-tries-something-new-compromise No Premature Florida Drag Ban: https://www.newsweek.com/desantis-drag-show-appeal-court-1834114 Win: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/10/15/remarks-by-president-biden-and-first-lady-jill-biden-at-the-2023-human-rights-campaign-national-dinner/

JC 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/

Vance 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/

Vance 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-significantly-advances-popes-lgbtq-affirmation/ CDC Fighting STIs: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/02/2023-21725/guidelines-for-the-use-of-doxycycline-post-exposure-prophylaxis-for-bacterial-sexually-transmitted Comedian Trolls Conservatives: https://twitter.com/waltermasterson/status/1709949803252043944 Non-Binary in NY: https://www.nyclu.org/en/press-releases/nyclu-settlement-secures-x-gender-marker-nonbinary-new-yorkers-seeking-public Win- Gov. Tony Evers: https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/wisconsin-trans-bans-meet-massive Baz: Omar Apollo =. https://www.queerty.com/omar-apollo-on-how-coming-out-inspired-his-new-ep-it-was-such-an-emotional-part-of-my-life-20231009?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=omar-apollo-on-how-coming-out-inspired-his-new-ep-it-was-such-an-emotional-part-of-my-life Alec Mapa - https://www.queerty.com/alec-mapa-dishes-on-his-advice-for-future-daddies-favorite-scream-queen-and-his-jersey-gig-gone-wrong-20231008?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alec-mapa-dishes-on-his-advice-for-future-daddies-favorite-scream-queen-and-his-jersey-gig-gone-wrong Sufjan Stevens - https://www.queerty.com/sufjan-stevens-comes-out-in-emotional-note-about-new-album-dedicated-to-his-late-partner-20231006?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sufjan-stevens-comes-out-in-emotional-note-about-new-album-dedicated-to-his-late-partner Tyler Cherry - https://www.queerty.com/meet-tyler-cherry-the-impressive-new-comms-director-for-the-interior-department-who-homophobes-cant-stand-20231006?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-tyler-cherry-the-impressive-new-comms-director-for-the-interior-department-who-homophobes-cant-stand Win- TROYCETV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCA6OzV27Hs

S.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/

Vance 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

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 24-30, and then share their Wins of the week. Links: Marriott: https://time.com/2816056/marriott-launches-lgbt-focused-marketing-campaign/ Bomb Threats: https://nypost.com/2023/09/23/brooklyn-librarys-drag-story-hour-moved-after-bomb-threat/ , https://twitter.com/slcmayor/status/1706011929649848596 , https://www.losangelesblade.com/2023/09/24/connecticut-police-investigate-bomb-threat-to-pride-center/ Students Stepping Up: https://www.kfvs12.com/2023/09/21/southeast-missouri-state-university-reopen-lgbtq-resource-center-after-students-voice-concern/ , https://iowastartingline.com/2023/09/26/waukee-students-provide-support-in-wake-of-anti-lgbtq-laws/ Amsterdam: https://aidsfonds.nl/nieuws/amsterdam-nadert-0-nieuwe-hiv-infecties-nu-rest-van-nederland-nog/ Texas Church Blesses Drag: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/09/22/drag-queens-texas-cathedral-of-hope/ Michigan Courts to Respect Pronouns: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/09/28/michigan-judges-pronouns-lgbtq-transgender/70989498007/ LGBTQ+ Latinx Studies: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/10/these-5-statistics-show-the-changing-face-of-the-hispanic-lgbtq-experience/ Win: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8MxPAK2/ or politicsgirl.com , https://idahonews.com/news/crisis-in-the-classroom/utah-father-fights-for-transgender-daughters-restroom-rights-during-school-board-meeting-jordan-school-district-fox-hollow-elementary-school-lgbtq-equality-debate-state-education-biologically-male-gender-identity Baz's list is from https://www.queerty.com

Rick Herrick joins us to talk about his passion for New Testament scholarship and how he took a critical, comedic look at Christ taking on a gay messenger in his novel A Second Chance! https://www.rickherrickauthor.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rick-herrick/