S11Ep40: Rob Loveless Interview

Steven Gellman shares his YA novel, Somewhere in Nowhere! We discuss teen anxiety, coming of age, writing real lived experience into fiction, and the mystery of 11:22. Steven highlights the importance of grounding fiction in observing life, and in found family being more important that he realized! https://hiddenpoet.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/steven-gellman/ 

Rob Loveless joins us with his latest novel, Besties in Crime! We discuss real friendships and breakups leading to writing this high-stakes thriller that encapsulates the in-jokes and banter of two friends caught in an impossible situation involving arson, burlesque shows, a dead ex, and mobsters! https://www.robloveless.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/rob-loveless/ 

Karen Edwards joins us to share her two memoirs and her foundation! We dive into My Kid's Gay & I'm Okay, and discuss her writing to help parents of queer children, then how it grew into her foundation to provide queer kids safety and education. We also discuss her memoir as a cancer survivor, I've Never Been Bald Before. Karen's a superhero and this is one interview you won't want to miss! https://www.mkgok.org/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/karen-edwards/ 

Marshall Thornton returns with two crime novels! First The Pink which leads us to discussing historic fiction and characters learning what their ideals are. Then The Half-Double Murder about amateur sleuths investigating a murder that could frame the director of their beloved queer arts center. https://marshallthorntonauthor.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/marshall-thornton/ 

Richard S. Sargent returns with The Revenge of the Horror Movie Cookbook and announces the pre-order of The Cult Classic Movies Cookbook! We cover the importance of coming together with your people to cook the meal, share conversation, watch an amazing movie, and maybe laugh over a thematic drinking game! https://linktr.ee/rsargent83  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/richard-sargent/ 

KD Edwards shares his series The Tarot Sequence. We talk about the books that are already out - The Last Sun, The Hanged Man, The Hourglass Throne, and The Eidolon - which leads us to conversations about family, platonic love vs romantic love, and rethink

Len M. Ruth shares his works, Beneath the Dark Water, Spectral Seduction, Star Haven Rising, and Unnatural Desires. He embraces many fiction genres: Dark Noir, Young Adult, Speculative Fiction, and even Supernatural Erotica, all while writing queerness in a way that matters... and we discuss them all! https://lenmruth.com/  https://ruthlesspress.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/len-m-ruth/ 

Julie Averill embraces visibility and vulnerability in her business leader memoir Chief Impact Officer. We discuss how authenticity in leadership is strategically necessary, building a psychologically safe culture, and the power of breaking down the walls and letting people see you for who you are. http://goldthreadllc.com/  https://julieaverill.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/julie-averill/ 

Louis Flint Ceci shares his novel The Cross Quarter Mysteries. We discuss writing a suspenseful murder that explores multiple meanings of "mystery." Plus the magic of the setting, the impact of trauma, and finding love and peace. https://rattlinggoodyarns.com/product/the-cross-quarter-mysteries/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/louis-flint-ceci/ 

Andy Barrow shares his debut novel Peter in Progress. We discuss coming out later in life and facing self-shame as well as other people's scrutiny, plus finding joy in wellness, queer friendships + situationships, and embracing a life of growth. https://andybarrowbooks.com/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/andy-barrow/