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/ 

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the HBO series Looking. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2581458/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/looking-review/ 

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 17-23, and then share their Wins of the week. Vance's Links:  Florida in denial about the 300 books they've banned: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/florida-school-districts-removed-roughly-300-books-last-school-year-rcna104367 Clergy Drag Ban Backfires: https://13wham.com/news/local/clergy-members-write-letter-of-concern-over-21-drag-brunch-in-albion-community-pushes-back  Census Bureau: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/census-bureau-wants-to-test-asking-about-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-on-community-survey Canada's Rallies: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/rallies-gender-schools-1.6972606  Texas Church Supports: https://www.galileochurch.org/we-do-justice  Wrestler Anthony Bowens letter to fans: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/anthony-bowens-aew-wrestling Braun Man: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/09/18/braun-advertises-mens-trimmers-using-trans-model/  Trans Homecoming Queen: https://nypost.com/2023/09/22/backlash-over-high-schools-trans-homecoming-queen/  John Waters Star: https://www.npr.org/2023/09/24/1200624382/here-i-am-closer-to-the-gutter-than-ever-john-waters-gets-his-hollywood-star Baz's Links: Angelica Ross - https://bit.ly/3PPj7gs   Barrio Boys - https://bit.ly/3sZRPLe   C Kirk - https://bit.ly/3PtlkNb   J Waters - https://bit.ly/3ZvWtNi   Boy 1st Day - https://bit.ly/3EYr38F   Musk - https://bit.ly/3t1d3IC   Pete - https://bit.ly/3PolMMs   Poland - https://bit.ly/457fyGE   Porter - https://bit.ly/46ni3pj   Newsom - https://bit.ly/3PRhDSI   Saugatuck - https://bit.ly/461Y4wX     WWTW -  Non-Conforming Men   Gael - https://bit.ly/3rqwSZt   Alex - https://bit.ly/3rtU756   Bad Bunny -  https://bit.ly/3ZvDnXv

Anthony van Leeuwen joins us to talk about the highs and lows of life, the journey to discover his muse, and how this fueled the passion for his book, Sprookje (fairytale)! https://anthonyvanleeuwen.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/anthony-van-leeuwen/  

J Scott Coatsworth takes time out of his busy release day schedule to share The Gauntlet Runner with us! https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/j-scott-coatsworth/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the docuseries Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28145016/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/last-call-review/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 10-16, and then share their Wins of the week. Links:  No Book Bans in CA:  https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1078 Andorra's Prime Minister Comes Out: https://people.com/andorra-prime-minister-xavier-espot-comes-out-7968670 Milwaukee Police to Stop Announcing Gender: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2023/09/11/milwaukee-police-stop-including-victims-gender-in-media-releases/70784312007/ Pittsburgh to Open Trans-Inclusive Fertility Clinic: https://epgn.com/2023/09/11/trans-serving-fertility-clinic-to-open-in-pittsburgh/ Lyft Announces New Rideshare: https://www.lyft.com/Women+ Ithaca, NY Safe Haven: https://ithacavoice.org/2023/09/ithaca-declared-a-sanctuary-for-transgender-healthcare-following-the-states-lead/ 

C. Spencer joins us to discuss her latest novel, So It Went Like This. We talk about contained settings and getting away to find one's self! https://cspencerauthor.wixsite.com/books http://www.wrotepodcast.com/c-spencer/

Allan Glaser joins us to discuss his work as a producer, his life with and marriage to Tab Hunter, and how he encouraged Tab to tell his story in both memoir and the documentary Tab Hunter Confidential! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0321806/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/allan-glaser/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the film Lust in the Dust. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089523/  http://www.wrotepodcast.com/lust-in-the-dust-review/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Sep 3-9, and then share their Wins of the week. Links:  Blount, TN Pride: https://www.wate.com/news/blount-county-news/blount-pride-holds-festival-after-da-warns-against-violating-anti-drag-law/ Neonazi March on Disney: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/neo-nazi-groups-spew-hate-disney-world-orlando-officials-say-rcna103186 Human Shield Protects Library: https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/human-shield-keeps-cork-city-27641644 Trans Coach Re-Hired: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2023/09/gettysburg-school-board-votes-to-retain-transgender-tennis-coach-after-weeks-of-commotion.html CA Announces Trans History Month: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240HR57 Encourage Trans Candidates: https://victoryinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/When-We-Run-Report-2023.pdf Pedro Almodovar: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/pedro-almodovar-interview-tiff-strange-way-of-life-1235582845/ Places to get help: http://988lifeline.org/, https://translifeline.org/, and https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

MariNaomi joins us to share their collage-memoir, I Thought You Loved Me. We dive into their art style and the unlooked-for surprises in an artist's life! https://marinaomi.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/marinaomi/  

J Scott Coatsworth takes time out of his busy release day schedule to share Transform the World with us! https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/j-scott-coatsworth/  

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Bob the Drag Queen's Woke Man in a Dress standup special on YouTube. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phvoy http://www.wrotepodcast.com/bob-the-drag-queen-woke-man-in-a-dress-review/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 27-Sep 2, and then share their Wins of the week. Links:  Brilliant Brazil: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230822-brazil-high-court-rules-homophobia-punishable-by-prison Texas hate law: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/25/politics/texas-gender-affirming-care-minors-ban-blocked/index.html  Out Wrestler Wins: https://www.intomore.com/entertainment/sports/out-wrestler-anthony-bowens-wins-a-world-championship-title-in-front-of-80000-fans/ Unpopular Haters trying to close library: https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/local/governments/voters-pamphlet-statements-filed-in-columbia-county-as-embattled-library-carries-on/article_6f3eb65e-4396-11ee-855a-235d566d5f12.html NJ Bomb Threat: https://centraljersey.com/2023/08/31/bomb-threat-disrupts-drag-queen-story-hour-in-princeton/ Pope blasts conservatives: https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-vatican-conservatives-abortion-us-bbfc346c117bd9ae68a1963478bea6b3 Defunding Schools: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/29/michael-farris-homeschoolers-parents-rights-ziklag/ Nebraska's Hater gov: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/nebraskas-jim-pillen-signs-executive-order-declaring-biological-definition-of-male-and-female/ar-AA1g0GCw An Ally Indeed: https://www.siliconvalley.com/2023/08/30/indeed-is-offering-10000-to-trans-workers-who-want-to-relocate/ Canada issues US Travel Advisory: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/global-affairs-lgbt-unitedstates-warning-1.6950833  Boston Marriage Equity: https://www.boston.gov/news/city-boston-announces-gender-equity-updates-marriage-licenses

Tate Barkley shares his memoir Sunday Dinners, Moonshine, and Men, plus why people wanted to hear the ending, and reveals the trials in his life that lead him to learning to forgive. https://tatebarkley.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/tate-barkley/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of the documentary George Michael Freedom (Uncut). They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 20-26, and then share their Wins of the week. SOURCES: Heartstopper ban: https://www.metroweekly.com/2023/08/mississippi-library-bans-heartstopper-from-young-adult-section/ North Carolina Lt Gov goes at Beyonce: https://www.blackenterprise.com/mark-robinson-ncs-black-gop-lieutenant-governor-calls-beyonces-music-demonic-amongst-weird-conspiracy-theories/ Libraries reject bans: https://www.metroweekly.com/2023/08/colorado-library-rejects-demands-to-remove-4-lgbtq-books/ CA Republicans reject party line:  https://lgbtpridetalk.wordpress.com/2023/08/22/california-gop-opposes-national-partys-anti-same-sex-marriage-platform/  Voters tired of rhetoric: https://nypost.com/2021/08/24/virginia-school-rejects-states-policies-for-transgender-and-nonbinary-students/  GA ban blocked: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/21/politics/georgia-gender-affirming-care-ban-blocked/index.html AL reverses: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4163651-court-reverses-injunction-on-alabama-transgender-health-care-ban/ Virginia schools stand strong: https://nypost.com/2021/08/24/virginia-school-rejects-states-policies-for-transgender-and-nonbinary-students/ Queer Muslim Wedding Joy: https://www.intomore.com/culture/identity/queer-muslim-couple-wedding-photos/

C.H. Williams joins us to share his love of the dark side of fairy tales that have a radiance of queer joy! We discuss his character-driven works, the random-factor he used to write One of a Thousand Names, and the multi-era span of his overarching Merchant Series. https://www.chwilliamsliterary.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/ch-williams/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Red, White, & Royal Blue. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 14-20, and then share their Wins of the week. Sources:   London Stabbing: https://news.sky.com/story/two-men-stabbed-in-homophobic-attack-in-clapham-high-street-12939793 Attack on Berlin Memorial: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/man-tried-burn-memorial-gay-victims-nazis-berlin-police-say-rcna100230 ChatGPT not up to Censoring: https://www.popsci.com/technology/iowa-chatgpt-book-ban/ New Hampshire Bi-Partisan Good News: https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/statehouse/after-long-journey-governor-signs-filiaults-bill-banning-gay-panic-defense/article_b7368fc6-3fed-517a-9657-6f560e801886.html It Gets Better leaves Twitter: https://www.newsnationnow.com/lgbtq/lgbtq-support-group-leaves-twitter-x-due-to-hate-speech/ CA vs DeSantis: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article278274598.html Go Good Morning America: https://people.com/good-morning-america-robin-roberts-amber-laign-bachelorette-party-7643805 Shame on N Carolina Legislators: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/16/politics/north-carolina-gop-governor-veto-override-transgender-bills/index.html WTH Chess: https://www.myjournalcourier.com/sports/article/chess-chiefs-ask-why-it-s-still-mostly-a-man-s-18303004.php Annette Bening Rules: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/annette-bening-interview-hollywood-strikes-academy-museum-lgbtq-rights-1235567049/  

Willie Carver joins us to share his passion for teaching, his experience as Kentucky Teacher of the Year, his love of Appalachia, and his book Gay Poems for Red States! http://williecarver.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/willie-carver/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Heartstopper Season 2. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

David S. Pederson takes time out of his busy release day to share his latest novel, Murder at the Oasis with us. It's got it all - classic Hollywood, a Palm Springs resort, and a vacation interrupted by murder! http://www.davidspederson.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/david-s-pederson/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of Aug 6-13, and then share their Wins of the week. Links to articles mentioned: Cinnabon: https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/workers-los-angeles-cinnabon-strike-protest-pride-policy-rcna98244 NYC O'Shea Sibley: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/05/us/oshae-sibley-suspect-charged/index.html Hate Billboards: https://www.joemygod.com/2023/08/nom-to-launch-its-not-marriage-billboard-campaign/  AP Psychology: https://newsroom.collegeboard.org/statement-ap-psychology-and-florida FDA Blood Donations: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-finalizes-move-recommend-individual-risk-assessment-determine-eligibility-blood-donations Virginia Ban Language Agreement: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/08/07/virginia-homosexuality-sexual-conduct-definition/ Veteran Discrimination: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lgbtq-veterans-civil-rights-lawsuit-pentagon-discriminatory-discharges/ Florida Teacher Shortage: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/08/ron-desantiss-anti-woke-policies-have-led-to-a-serious-brain-drain-in-florida/ Teacher of the Year Culture Wars: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/10/nation/teacher-of-the-year-culture-wars/ Palm Springs Attack: https://www.advocate.com/crime/palm-springs-trans-woman-attacked Ohio Transgender Bathroom Use: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/state/federal-judge-allows-ohio-school-policy-on-transgender-bathroom-use Massachusetts Foster Care Case: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2023/08/11/lawsuit-catholic-couple-says-they-were-barred-from-fostering-children-lgbtq-beliefs/

J. Scott Coatsworth returns to share the many projects he has releasing in the coming year. The Tharassas Cycle book one: The Dragon Eater is out, and book two: The Gauntlet Runner is coming in September. He's spearheaded the anthologies Rise and Transform the World, and is working on the indie-writer's-how-to book titled Suck a Little Happy Juice. https://www.jscottcoatsworth.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/j-scott-coatsworth/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Good Omens Season 2. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of July 30-Aug 5, and then share their Wins of the week.

Hamour Baika shares his novel Stolen Moments of Joy! We talk about being kind to refugees because you have no way of knowing their circumstances, overcoming domestic violence, and finding happiness. https://hamourbaika.com/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/hamour-baika/

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins give their thoughts and reviews of Tab Hunter Confidential. They explore how it relates to queer life and discuss its strengths and flaws.

Vance Bastian and SA "Baz" Collins look at the headlines that caught their attention during the week of July 23-29, and then share their Wins of the week.

Mike Albo shares his speculative romance, Another Dimension of Us! We talk science fiction & scifi, astral projection, time travel, and saving romance. https://www.mikealbo.net/ http://www.wrotepodcast.com/mike-albo/