The Spoonie Authors Podcast explores the life and stories of a different disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, hard of hearing, or mentally ill author each week. This podcast is brought to you by the Spoonie Authors Network, a collective dedicated to publishing and sharing the experiences of disabled authors.
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Exploring Grief Through Story with Sarah Chorn
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Sarah has been a compulsive reader her whole life. She is an award-nominated author, a two-time SPFBO semi-finalist, a full-time editor, book reviewer, a semi-pro nature photographer, world traveler, three-time cancer survivor with hEDS, and mom to two kids. In her ideal world, she’d do nothing but drink lots of tea and read from a never-ending pil…
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Fencing with POTS, Disability and Traditional Publishing, and More with Lillie Lainoff
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This month's interview is with Lillie Lainoff, author of the YA novel One For All, a gender-bent retelling of the Three Musketeers. A former Div I NCAA fencer for Yale, Lillie Lainoff is the founder of Disabled Kidlit Writers and the winner of the 2019 LA Review Literary Award for Short Fiction. Her non-fiction has been featured in The Washington P…
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Motherhood, Grief, and Stress Cooking with Leila Tualla
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Today's episode is with author Leila Tualla. Leila Tualla is a Filipino-American poet and author. Leila’s books include a YA contemporary romance called Letters to Lenora and a memoir/poetry collection called Storm of Hope: God, Preeclampsia, Depression and me. Her poetry is featured in several mental health anthologies and she is currently working…
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Disability, Comics, and Entrepreneurship with Mugabi Byenkya
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Today we are joined by poet, novelist, and comics writer Mugabi Byenkya! Mugabi Byenkya is an award-winning writer, poet and occasional rapper. Mugabi was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Award in 2015. His essays and poetry have been published in The Good Men Project, The Mighty, and Skin Deep, in addition to over 25 other publications. He …
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The Writing Process, Editing a Short Story Magazine, and More with Jaecyn Boné
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The first Spoonie Authors Podcast of the year introduces Jaecyn Boné, author of many short stories, co-founder of Limeoncello, and a novelist about to enter the query trenches.
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Mixing Memoir and Poetry with Tangela Williams-Spann
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The Spoonie Authors Podcast is back, this time with guest Tangela Williams-Spann. Tangela Williams-Spann is a mental health and wellness blogger as well as the mother of an autistic person. She has worked in special education for over fifteen years and is currently completing coursework towards a masters’ degree in Special Education at Grand Canyon…
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Probably Getting Blocked by Celebrities and Other Topics with JC Hannigan
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This week's interview is with romance author JC Hannigan! Find out more about her at https://www.jchannigan.com/ Thank you for listening to this episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! This podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, an initiative dedicated to building community among disabled creatives. Join the community by participating in t…
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Assassins Turned Bakers, Querying While Disabled, and More with Julie Vohland
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This month's interview is with YA dark fantasy author Julie Vohland! We discuss writing characters smarter than you on, creating awesome assassinating characters, and the struggles of querying while disabled. You can find out more about Julie at https://julievohland.wordpress.com/ The Spoonie Authors Podcast is a podcast dedicated to exploring the …
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Writing Characters Who Share Your Disability and More with Elissa Grossell Dickey
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This week's episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast features debut author Elissa Grossell Dickey. Elissa Grossell Dickey is a former journalist who now works in higher education communications. Stories have always been a big part of Elissa’s life—from getting lost in a book as a child to now reading bedtime stories to her kids. As a columnist for th…
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Horses, Fantasy Stories, and Supporting Authors with Mary Kit Caelsto
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The latest episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast features author, editor, and book coach Mary Kit Caelsto! Mary Kit Caelsto never grew out of the phase of being a “horse crazy girl”. Though she’s now over 40, she’s finally fulfilling her dream of writing equestrian books for others who haven’t grown out of being “horse crazy”. She lives in the Oza…
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Historical Research, Lesbian Love Stories, and More with Diana Pinguicha
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This episode's guest is Diana Pinguicha, author of the historical fantasy novel A Curse of Roses. Find out more about her at https://pinguicha.wordpress.com/ Thanks for listening to this episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories o…
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Rebel Librarians, Aliens and Road Trips with Alechia Dow
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This episode's guest is Alechia Dow, author of The Sound of Stars. Find out more about her at https://www.alechiadow.com/ Thanks for listening to this episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abl…
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Exploring Queerness, Trauma and Disability through Fiction with Mato J Steger
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Mato J. Steger discusses their novel, Nebula Scars, and the power of exploring trauma through fiction in this week's interview. Visit them at fantasyandcoffee.com The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is…
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The Grief of a New Disability and More with Meredith O'Brien
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This week, multi-published author Meredith O'Brien joins us to discuss Uncomfortably Numb, a memoir about the life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Find out more about Meredith at https://www.mereditheobrien.com The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disa…
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Managing Mental Health, Writing, and More with Nicole Zelniker
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This week's interview is with multi-genre author Nicole Zelniker! Find out more about her at https://www.nicolezelniker.com The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creatives. Transcrip…
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The Many Layers of Mourning with Kaki Olsen
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This week's interview is with multi-genre author Kaki Olsen. Find out more about her at http://kakiolsencreative.com/ The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creatives. Transcripts of …
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Exploring the Artificial Divide with Robert Kingett
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This week's interview is with author, journalist, and anthology editor Robert Kingett. Robert Kingett is a totally blind author that writes essays and fiction where disabled characters live normal lives. When he's not writing, he loves to listen to fiction podcasts. Visit him online at www.blindjournalist.wordpress.com Thanks for listening to this …
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Queerness, Explosions, and Cats with Alex Harrow
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Season two of the Spoonie Authors Podcast kicks off with an interview of Alex Harrow, author of Empire of Light! Find out more about them at alexharrow.com! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like …
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Wild Canines and Learning Disabilities with Forest Wells
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This week's interview is with Forest Wells, author of Luna: The Lone Wolf. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for di…
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Today's interview is with Austin Case, author of Wild, Dark Times. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled c…
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Terrible Tropes and More with Talia C Johnson
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This week's interview is with editor and author Talia C Johnson. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled cre…
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Disability in YA and Children's Literature with Karol Ruth Silverstein
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Today's interview is with YA and children's literature author, Karol Ruth Silverstein! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is…
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Vampires and Microfiction with Patricia Lynne
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This week's interview is with YA paranormal author Patricia Lynne! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled c…
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Dissociative Identity Disorder and Balancing Projects with Nathan Caro Frechette
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This week's interview is with Nathan Caro Frechette, multi-genre author and co-owner of Renaissance Press. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled peopl…
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Public Speaking with Anxiety and More with Dylan Madeley
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This week's interview is with fantasy author Dylan Madeley, who celebrates his release, Alathea: Goddess and Empress TODAY! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educ…
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Writing Characters Who Are Different From You with Laitie Montai
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This week's interview is with fantasy author Laitie Montai! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creative…
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This week's interview is with YA contemporary author Kati Gardner! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled c…
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Coping with a New Disability with Rue Sparks
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This week's episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast is with Rue Sparks, creator of a quarterly zine about disability. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating a…
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The Joys and Struggles of Writing Characters Who Share Your Pain by Amara J Lynn
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This week's interview is with multi-genre author Amara J Lynn! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creat…
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This week's interview is with romance author Elizabeth Barone! Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creat…
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Robot Sex, Corsets, and More with Dr. Rebecca Gibson
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Today's interview is with Dr. Rebecca Gibson, author of Desire in the Age of Robots and AI: An Investigation in Science Fiction and Fact. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled au…
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Fanfiction, Representation, and More with A.N. Mouse
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This week's interview is with multi-genre author A.N. Mouse. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creativ…
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Would I Die in the 1800's and Other Questions with Sophia Beaumont
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This week's interview is with multi-genre author Sophia Beaumont. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled cr…
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This week's interview is with contemporary romance author MA Hinkle, whose book Weight of Living has just been released! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creatives. Transcripts …
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Stealing Wormholes with Stephen Graham King
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This week's interview is with space opera author Stephen Graham King? The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what life is like for disabled creatives. Transcripts of this podcast are also available on the Spoonie A…
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Introducing Cait Gordon of the Spoonie Authors Network
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This week we are interviewing Cait Gordon, author of Life in the 'Cosm and Stealth Lovers, co-editor of Nothing Without Us, and founder of the Spoonie Authors Network! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled people about what li…
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