The Written Scene: episodes
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Episode 123: A.K. McCutcheon
Nov 10, 2026 · 1h 1m
Author A.K. McCutcheon is a prolific short story writer but deep inside she knows she's a novelist at heart. In this episode of The Written Scene, A.K. discusses her submission process, when you have a good reason to brag as a published author, finding joy in the work that comes after finishing the book, celebrating wins but remembering to also get back to writing, reading above grade level as a
Episode 123 Teaser: AK McCutcheon
Nov 3, 2026 · 1 min
For author AK McCutcheon, her stories could fit in multiple genres. It wasn't until she found a throughline in her writing that she discovered what genre her stories most belong in. Please enjoy this teaser with AK before next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa
Episode 122: Shane Hawk
Oct 27, 2026 · 1h 3m
Author and editor Shane Hawk is not afraid to rebel, even if it means teaching actual history outside of the curriculum to high school students. Respect. In this episode of The Written Scene, Shane talks about what happens when you open an anthology submission window to multiple submissions per author, not being to turn off editor brain when teaching, the challenge of getting kids to write and th
Episode 122 Teaser: Shane Hawk
Oct 20, 2026 · 1 min
For Indigenous horror author and editor Shane Hawk, opening up the anthology submissions to multiple submissions allowed for a wider variety of stories to read through no matter the place on the writer's path. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Shane. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
Episode 121: Andrew Rubin
Oct 13, 2026 · 1h 5m
Author Andrew Rubin can pretty much write anywhere, though the beach parking lot might have been his most productive writing spot. In this episode of The Written Scene, Andrew discusses the tricky nature of tricky names, loving mythology as a kid, the joyful things about being a writer, researching yourself out of writing, reading (and editing) physical copies of books and stories, writing by han
Episode 121 Teaser: Andrew Rubin
Oct 6, 2026 · 1 min
For author Andrew Rubin, there's a big draw and fascination when it comes to writing fiction within a significant historical event. Please enjoy this teaser with Andrew ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
Episode 120: Patricia Aya Williams
Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 15m
Whether it was librarian or flight attendant, author Patricia Aya Williams was always drawn to writing. In this episode of The Written Scene, Patricia discusses starting writing very early on in life (11 years old), understanding her parents better through writing, studying poetry in retirement, writing every day or at least trying to, having personal deadlines for our own writing plans, finding
Episode 120 Teaser: Patricia Aya Williams
Sep 22, 2026 · 1 min
Trauma will often let you know it's ready to be processed. For author Patricia Aya Williams, a tragic childhood event at 11 years old took some time before it became clear she had some writing therapy to do. Please enjoy this teaser with Patricia ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
Episode 119: Pat Gaffey
Sep 15, 2026 · 1h 0m
Author Pat Gaffey had long and vibrant careers writing in both broadcast and print, sometimes at the same time, and all the time worth the hard effort it required. In this episode of The Written Scene, Pat talks about the catalyst for his new biography about the radio DJ Bobby Rich, how radio has always been corporate, when disco killed the momentum of some radio DJs, getting fired and it being a
Episode 119 Teaser: Pat Gaffey
Sep 8, 2026 · 1 min
Influencers are nothing new, according to author Pat Gaffey. In fact, they've been around as long as Top 40 radio has. Please enjoy this teaser with Pat ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
Episode 118: Jordan Coburn
Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 10m
Jordan Coburn, the Executive Director of So Say We All, doesn't shy away from books with dense, complex subjects. But if it's general fiction, she's guessing the ending after reading the first page. In this episode of The Written Scene, Jordan discusses personal but real life stories, finding connection in the depth of stories, preferring writing jokes over improv comedy, the bad art we create wh
Episode 118 Teaser: Jordan Coburn
Aug 25, 2026 · 1 min
A big part of the job for Jordan Coburn, the newly appointed Executive Director of So Say We All, is spent on the phone. While unexpected, she welcomes every second of it. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Jordan.
Episode 117: Scott Ehrig-Burgess
Aug 18, 2026 · 60 min
Scott Ehrig-Burgess, the Library Foundation SD's Director of Community Engagement & Library Shops, has been working in bookstores and libraries for nearly three decades. As a result of it, he still has the ISBN of a Harry Potter book burned into memory, a number he can easily repeat if requested. Not that he wants to or anything. He just can. In this episode of The Written Scene, Scott discusses
Episode 117 Teaser: Scott Ehrig-Burgess
Aug 11, 2026 · 1 min
For Scott Ehrig-Burgess, the Director of Community Engagement & Library Shops for the Library Foundation SD, working in an artistic environment is important for any writer. It can, though, have its downside. Please enjoy this teaser with Scott ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
Episode 116: Julie Potiker
Aug 4, 2026 · 1h 8m
Author and retired lawyer Julie Potiker never planned to write a book but eventually learned a powerful lesson by saying yes to something she never planned. In this episode of The Written Scene, Julie discusses how her writing path was heavily carved by medical concerns, consuming enough knowledge to want to write a book about it, needing evidence-based information in life, how the arts and natur
Episode 116 Teaser: Julie Potiker
Jul 28, 2026 · 1 min
For author and retired lawyer Julie Potiker, teaching a class on mindfulness that already taught her so much was a natural move. Please enjoy this brief teaser with Julie ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
Episode 115: Chris Mancini
Jul 21, 2026 · 1h 2m
The world is full of artists but not the specific artist you are. When it comes to creating art, Chris Mancini, an author, comedian, producer, and more, says to find what's missing and create that art. In this episode of The Written Scene, Chris talks about how crowdfunding and podcasting overlap and create supporters at the same time, getting lost in worlds unlike our own for a little needed esc
Episode 115 Teaser: Chris Mancini
Jul 14, 2026 · 1 min
The world can feel like a rough place sometimes. When it comes to entertainment he creates or consumes, writer and producer Chris Mancini often seeks out other worlds to get lost in. Please enjoy this teaser with Chris ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
Episode 114: Ernie McCray
Jul 7, 2026 · 1h 14m
Author, retired teacher, and activist Ernie McCray discovered athletic interests early on in childhood. Still, even with the sports accolades, of which there are many, it was his desire to teach that became his career. In this episode of The Written Scene, Ernie talks about being both an athlete and writer at the same time, the intelligence of athletes, having a librarian to guide you on your rea
Episode 114 Teaser: Ernie McCray
Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min
Author Ernie McCray learned that being part of things gave him joy. Writing and playing sports became his way to play the part he wanted. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene with Ernie. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era