Best Read Write Repeat Podcasts (2024)

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Celebrate Disability Pride Month With Righteous Fury and Changelings 19:27

3h ago19:27

19:27

Erica offers up some YA books led by disabled characters to celebrate Disability Pride Month. There's a queer Greek retelling, autistic changelings, and a little polyamory, as a treat. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this you…

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Learning to Break Open with Julie Stonefelt 26:49

1h ago26:49

26:49

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a little summer break from our regular podcast schedule. Production assistant Monica Haro selected this episode from May of 2022 to reshare. Enjoy! Julie was 35 when she was diagnosed with DCIS and mucinous carcinoma. She is a park ranger in the Cascade Mountains of Washington…

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Critiquing Yourself 6:11

21h ago6:11

6:11

It can be worthwhile to journal about your flaws, whether real or imagined. This is one of the many obstacles we face on our journey to create art. Art demonstrates how to be introspective and critique your own work as a way to refocus and improve rather than giving in to negative thinking. Tim and Art are here to help, so email the show at TiffinI…

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"Nobody Reads Like a YA Reader" 1:08:29

7d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

This week, Erica talks about YA from earlier in 2024 you may have missed and Kelly talks with author Hope Jahren about remixing classic literature for YA readers, writing for multiple audiences, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsl…

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Erin go Braugh with Gretchen Stelter (Explicit) 45:59

7d ago45:59

45:59

In this episode we welcome returning guest Gretchen Stelter back to The Burn for a second visit. She is a freelance book editor and writer diagnosed at 39 with Triple Positive breast cancer. Gretchen reads her essay “Erin go Braugh” from the 2023 “Travel & Adventure” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Gretchen’s piece is about traveling solo after a breas…

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Getting Motivated After Rejections 18:14

8d ago18:14

18:14

Tim and Art discuss their submission goals and lay out how to mentally bounce back from rejections and stay focused on your fiction. Tim and Art are here to help, so email the show at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com to get your conversation started.By Arthur Franz IV, Tim Goodwin

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Hey YA Extra Credit: 50 Years of THE CHOCOLATE WAR 18:11

14d ago18:11

18:11

Kelly talks about the history and legacy of Robert Cormier's The Chocolate War for its 50th anniversary, including its long-running favor among book banners. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills…

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Going At It Not So Alone with Miranda Gonzales 37:58

14d ago37:58

37:58

Miranda Gonzales was diagnosed at 39 with Stage III IDC. She now works and volunteers in the breast cancer arena. Miranda reads her essay “Going At It Not So Alone” from the 2019 “Social” issue of Wildfire Magazine. Miranda’s piece is about finding her people in Cancer Land. April and Miranda will talk about what it’s like for Miranda to read this …

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Getting Inspired to Revise Your Fiction 24:00

15d ago24:00

24:00

Tim and Art discuss how to get back into the right frame of mind to revise your fiction. When we decide to go back, why does that first draft read so much worse than we remember? How can you begin again once you've lost the initial spark of creativity? What's the right way to resume work without messing up what you've already done? Tim and Art are …

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Lies x3: June's Best YA Releases 1:05:20

21d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Kelly and Erica talk about an exciting book release + adaptation combo and get into YA books released this month that you should have on your TBR. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expan…

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You Were There with Mardi Kaplan (Explicit) 33:18

21d ago33:18

33:18

Mardi Kaplan was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 37. She is now living with Stage V MBC. In this episode, Mardi reads her essay “You Were There” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Mardi’s piece is about friendship and the ones that go before us at each step of the cancer road, paving the way. April and Mardi talk about ha…

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REFILL: Active Reading Can Improve Your Writing 5:56

22d ago5:56

5:56

Art discusses the process of "Active Reading" as a way to pan for gold in published stories. Reading authors with intentionality and purpose can help unlock elements of style or voice that you want to adopt. Art presents a method for getting the most writing benefit out of your reading experience. Tim and Art are here to help, so email the show at …

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Hey YA Extra Credit: Popular Manga Every Librarian Should Have on Their Shelves This Summer 22:10

28d ago22:10

22:10

If you're a librarian looking to boost your manga stock, these are some bangers to have on your shelves for summer reading. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with ou…

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Scan, Treat, Repeat with Cheri Henderson 32:07

28d ago32:07

32:07

Nature lover Cheri Henderson lives along Lake Superior in Minnesota and was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 39. She in now living with Stage IV MBC. In this episode, Cheri reads her essay “Scan, Treat, Repeat” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Cheri’s piece is about living alongside cancer - but not letting it take over everything…

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Feedback Session for Art's Short Story 55:07

30d ago55:07

55:07

Tim provides feedback on Art's story "Donut Fridays" from last week's Refill episode. This unscripted feedback session on Art's story is intended to demonstrate best practices of giving and receiving feedback with a trusted beta reader. Tim asks open-ended questions about choices Art made in the story, resulting in a "to do" list of things for Art …

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History Repeats Itself; So Does Hope: YA SFF + A Conversation with Paula Yoo 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

This week, guest host Sharifah offers up some excellent backlist science fiction and fantasy recommendations, and Kelly chats with author Paula Yoo about YA nonfiction and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this your most …

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The Aftermath: Facing Lymphedema with Jaclyn Chung 32:09

1M ago32:09

32:09

Jaclyn Chung of San Diego is a licensed marriage & family therapist who was diagnosed at 33 with breast cancer and the BRCA2 gene. In this episode, Jaclyn reads her essay “The Aftermath: Facing Lymphedema” from the 2021 “Grief & Acceptance” issue of Wildfire. Jaclyn’s piece is about dealing with the effects of lymphedema resulting from cancer treat…

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REFILL: "Donut Fridays" by Arthur Franz IV 6:46

1M ago6:46

6:46

Art reads his 825-word short story "Donut Fridays" into the record in preparation for Tim's feedback during next week's episode. Art is open to your feedback, so if you want to share your thoughts on this draft of the story, email the show at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com to help Art make this story the best it can be.…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: 2024 YA Adaptation News So Far 13:46

1M ago13:46

13:46

Kelly highlights several of the YA adaptation news stories from 2024 so far, including queer romance, a lush historical story, a reboot, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with persona…

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Strange Bedfellows by Catherine Sumner (Explicit) 37:03

1M ago37:03

37:03

In 2010 Catherine Sumner was working as a federal lobbyist when she was diagnosed at 31 with Stage III breast cancer. She is a New Orleans native, now residing in the Bay Area with her law enforcement wife. In this episode, Catherine reads her essay “Strange Bedfellows” from the 2024 “Queer In Cancerland” issue of Wildfire. Catherine’s piece is a l…

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On Confidence 39:51

1M ago39:51

39:51

Tim and Art discuss their experiences in gaining (and losing and regaining) confidence in their writing output. They discuss how they know when a piece is “done” and ready for submission. They also reveal how imperative it is to reject the arrogance that sustained them in their youth because ultimately it made it harder to improve as professionals.…

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When the Rent Is Due: May's Best New YA Releases 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Kelly and Erica reunite on the podcast to talk about May's best YA releases. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from Tailored Book Recommendations! Our …

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Dating After a Mastectomy with Juni Bucher (Explicit) 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

This week we are sharing a favorite episode from the archives as we take a break from our regular podcast schedule for Memorial Day. Wildfire team member Emily Piercell selected this episode from July 2022 to reshare. Enjoy! Nutritional therapy practitioner and meditation teacher Juni Bucher was diagnosed at 41 with breast cancer. Today Juni reads …

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REFILL: Recharging Your Creativity 5:52

2M ago5:52

5:52

Art presents four ways to recharge your creativity when your discipline is high but the quality or quantity of your writing output is just not cutting it. Tim and Art are here to help, so email the show at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com to get your conversation started.By Arthur Franz IV

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New Science Fiction and Fantasy by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors 12:49

2M ago12:49

12:49

Erica gets into new books that have Pacific Islander mythology, magical, wish-granting flowers, and time travel. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Make this your most bookish summer yet with personalized reading recommendations from…

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Fearless by Kelley Franks 41:23

2M ago41:23

41:23

For this episode we welcome back returning guest, Kelley Franks, for a second time. Kelley was diagnosed at 36 with Stage II breast cancer, then Stage IV MBC at 41. Kelley lives in Ohio with her husband and teen children. In this episode, Kelley reads her essay “Fearless” from the 2023 “MBC: Lessons Learned” issue of Wildfire. Kelley’s story is a v…

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Vignettes and Flashbacks 31:54

2M ago31:54

31:54

Tim and Art explore how vignettes, brief episodes within your larger narrative, and flashbacks, small stories from a character's past, can help illuminate character or create tension in the forward action. Tim and Art are here to help, so email the show at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com to get your conversation started.…

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BONUS: We're Here To Help 3:01

2M ago3:01

3:01

Tim and Art are here to help you with your fiction. Yes, yours! E-mail us at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com to inquire about our wrtiting coaching, proofing, copyediting, and workshop services.By Arthur Franz IV, Tim Goodwin

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The Other Mom–The One Who Isn’t A Bird: Our Most Anticipated YA Summer Books 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Danika and Erica talk YA demographics and the books they're excited to read this summer. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Looking for a thoughtful Mother's Day gift? Go beyond the tried and true flowers and chocolate and give the g…

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Toplessness Transformed by Kathleen Moss (Explicit) 33:55

2M ago33:55

33:55

Nutritionist and spiritual director Kathleen Moss was diagnosed at 48 and 49 with invasive lobular breast cancer. Kathleen is a flat advocate, a YouTuber, a caregiver and a mom, living with her husband and stepson in rural Oregon. In this episode, Kathleen reads her essay “Toplessness Transformed” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Kathl…

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REFILL: Where Can I Submit My Fiction? 5:29

2M ago5:29

5:29

Tim explores some best practices on how to choose where to submit your fiction for publication. Reach out to us with questions at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com to get the conversation started.By Tim Goodwin

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Hey YA Extra Credit: All Things YA Short Stories 12:31

2M ago12:31

12:31

May is International Short Story Month, so dive on into some of the best YA short story collections this week with Kelly. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here …

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Why Not Me? With Sheryll Jalbuena 39:12

2M ago39:12

39:12

Sheryll Jalbuena joins us from City of Smiles, Bacolod City, in the Philippines. She was diagnosed at 37 with Stage III breast cancer. Sheryll retired from her banking career to become a full-time wife and mom. In this episode Sheryll reads her essay “Why Not Me?” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Sheryll’s story is about searching for …

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Honing Your Writing Process (feat. Scott Farrin) 49:08

2M ago49:08

49:08

Tim and Art welcome guest Scott Farrin to the corner booth to discuss honing your writing process. Scott Farrin has taught writing in varied forms for over twenty years, composition, technical writing, journalism and creative writing. A writer himself as well as a professor of English at Collin College, Scott Farrin has published in journals such a…

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YA Poetry and Novels-in-Verse 52:18

3M ago52:18

52:18

Vanessa and Erica get into a wide range of YA poetry, novels-in-verse, and other poetry-adjacent works in celebration of Poetry Month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendat…

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Lymphedema with Desi Maldonado 41:06

3M ago41:06

41:06

Desi Maldonado was diagnosed at 44 with Stage III triple negative breast cancer. She is an assistant director of procurement services, an artist, wife and grandmother. In this episode Desi reads her essay “Lymphedema” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Desi’s story is about living alongside secondary lymphedema - a topic not discussed en…

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REFILL: Drafting vs Writing 6:06

3M ago6:06

6:06

Art explores how he has shifted his mindset from writing to "drafting" as a clever way to trick his brain into enjoying the rough draft process. Art offers seven steps for his process to keep the work engaging. Tim and Art are here to help, so email the show at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com to get your conversation started.…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New YA Books Out This Week 14:28

3M ago14:28

14:28

Erica highlights some new YA books out this week, which include a contemporary YA novel, a fantastical Lipan Apache mystery, a Caribbean-inspired fantasy, and an aro-ace contemporary romance. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Lookin…

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I Thought All Love Was Off the Table with Chiara Riga 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

Chiara Riga of Santa Cruz, CA returns to The Burn for a second time. She is a marketing operations manager who was diagnosed at 27 with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. In this episode Chiara reads her essay “I Thought All Love Was Off the Table” from the 2023 “Love & Intimacy” issue of Wildfire. Chiara’s story is about finding love after a breas…

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Finding Your Writing Voice: Playing with Form and Function 47:25

3M ago47:25

47:25

Tim and Art explore ways you can discover your writing voice through playing with different forms within your early drafts. Adopting new forms (such as prose poetry, screenplays, haiku, etc.) as an avenue of play can unlock new directions in your work. Even if you try and discard or try and adopt, the work of trying can lead to new ideas and help y…

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ITFW: Hair by Rebecca Hall 17:06

3M ago17:06

17:06

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Book Club: Discussion of Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross 1:13:30

3M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

It's time for a book club episode! This time, Vanessa and Erica discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations is here to help with handpi…

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Reintroduction with Brittany Johnston 29:27

3M ago29:27

29:27

Brittany Johnston was diagnosed at 33 with breast cancer just barely 2 years ago. In this episode Brittany reads her essay “Reintroduction” from the 2023 “New Normal” issue of Wildfire. Brittany’s story is about navigating the new normal after a cancer diagnosis with it’s profound mental health components. April and Brittany will talk about the int…

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REFILL: Dispelling Doubt 5:05

3M ago5:05

5:05

Art explores how he uses the Refill episodes as a rationale for dispelling doubt and continuing to push forward in improving his craft. Tim and Art are here to help, so email the show at TiffinInnWritingWorkshop@gmail.com to get your conversation started.By Arthur Franz IV

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ITFW: Just Hold Me with AnnMarie Giannino 10:09

3M ago10:09

10:09

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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Hey YA Extra Credit: New YA Books to Add to Your TBR 13:34

3M ago13:34

13:34

Erica discusses some new books she's been reading, which include a realistic graphic novel, a mystery/thriller, and a translated Korean dystopian novel. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailore…

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We Can Do Hard Things with Deb Ontiveros (Explicit) 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

Deb Ontiveros is a Los Angeles native currently residing in Southern Utah. She is an interpreter, community health worker, and social justice activist for over 20 years. After being diagnosed with triple positive metastatic breast cancer at age 37, she has shifted her focus to breast cancer advocacy. Deb reads her essay “We Can Do Hard Things ” fro…

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Self Publishing with Guest Kalynn Applewhite 40:04

3M ago40:04

40:04

Tim and Art welcome guest author Kalynn Applewhite to the corner booth to discuss her process in staying disciplined year-round in writing as well as a glimpse into her self-publishing successes. Kalynn Applewhite is a writer at heart with a lifetime love of fantasy. She is a work-at-home mom and lead creator for Applewhite Games. Through her books…

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ITFW: Unbreakable Bonds: Lifelines for a Lifetime with Cathy Parker 12:48

3M ago12:48

12:48

Ripped from the pages of the popular Wildfire Magazine anthology, Igniting the Fire Within, we’ve curated this special mini podcast for you. Each Friday, hear a new bite-sized episode. Featuring “just the stories” from the book read by the authors. Think of this as your dynamic audiobook version of Igniting the Fire Within. Enjoy! This episode feat…

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More Amenable to His Wooing: 25 Years of 10 Things I Hate About You 1:19:04

4M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

Vanessa and Erica discuss the treasure trove of late '90s nostalgia and hilarity that is the Shakespearean retelling 10 Things I Hate About You. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! Want to make your book club the best club? Sign up fo…

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