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Laura’s Podcast

Welcome to the Read with Laura Joy podcast, where we read stories one portion at a time and spend a few moments appreciating “the story behind the story.” For instance, I might share how readers influenced a Wren Island story. Bits about where my inspiration comes from, peeks at my writing process, ways the characters in the story inspire (or frustrate) me and readers, and more. In some episodes, friends join me to chat about what we’re reading, learning, wondering about, and more.

Welcome to the Read with Laura Joy podcast, where we read stories one portion at a time and spend a few moments appreciating “the story behind the story.” For instance, I might share how readers influenced a Wren Island story. Bits about where my inspiration comes from, peeks at my writing process, ways the characters in the story inspire (or frustrate) me and readers, and more. In some episodes, friends join me to chat about what we’re reading, learning, wondering about, and more.

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Virgil’s Dilemma Part 3 – RWLJ143

Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, Laura Joy Lloyd reads from Virgil’s Dilemma, a Wren Island story-in-progress, and invites listeners to influence what happens next.   What is Virgil’s Dilemma about?   A woman on the verge of choosing to trust. A single dad dedicated to protecting his son. A shadow from the past creeping forward at the worst possible time.   How do you influence what happens next?   Answer questions in the Part 3 feedback form: https://forms.gle/Pn5uYHY8RSbwJMkw9   Send a message to Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/   …

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Virgil’s Dilemma Part 2 – RWLJ142

Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, Laura Joy Lloyd reads from Virgil’s Dilemma, a Wren Island story-in-progress, and invites listeners to influence what happens next.   What is Virgil’s Dilemma about?   A woman on the verge of choosing to trust. A single dad dedicated to protecting his son. A shadow from the past creeping forward at the worst possible time.   How do you influence what happens next?   Answer questions in the Part 2 feedback form: https://forms.gle/6WnUAvYSbYhTJdQR6   Send a message to Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/   …

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Virgil’s Dilemma Part 1 – RWLJ141

Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, Laura Joy Lloyd reads from Virgil’s Dilemma, a Wren Island story-in-progress, and invites listeners to influence what happens next.   What is Virgil’s Dilemma about?   A woman on the verge of choosing to trust. A single dad dedicated to protecting his son. A shadow from the past creeping forward at the worst possible time.   How do you influence what happens next?   Answer questions in the Part 1 feedback form: https://forms.gle/RoS8mcJQzdipSY616   Send a message to Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/   …

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A Conversation with Shelley S. Cramm Part 2 – RWLJ140

Gardener and author Shelley S. Cramm joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how planting a garden is similar to writing fiction, why rallying people to pray can make a difference, why it’s okay to love gardens but not gardening, how someone who’d never read the Bible ended up writing Bible-based devotions, and so much more. Learn more about Shelley S. Cramm: https://www.gardenindelight.com/ God’s Word for Gardeners Bible: https://www.gardenindelight.com/books/niv-gods-word-gardeners-bible-grow-faith-growing-garden/ My Father is the Gardener: Devotions in Botany and Gardening of the Bible: https://www.gardenindelight.com/books/my-father-is-the-gardener/ Shelley’s award-winning blog: https://www.gardenindelight.com/blog/ Garden Communicators International: https://info.gardencomm.org/ Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/ Books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Wren …

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A Conversation with Shelley S. Cramm Part 1 – RWLJ139

Gardener and author Shelley S. Cramm joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how planting a garden is similar to writing fiction, why rallying people to pray can make a difference, why it’s okay to love gardens but not gardening, how someone who’d never read the Bible ended up writing Bible-based devotions, and so much more. Learn more about Shelley S. Cramm: https://www.gardenindelight.com/ God’s Word for Gardeners Bible: https://www.gardenindelight.com/books/niv-gods-word-gardeners-bible-grow-faith-growing-garden/ My Father is the Gardener: Devotions in Botany and Gardening of the Bible: https://www.gardenindelight.com/books/my-father-is-the-gardener/ Shelley’s award-winning blog: https://www.gardenindelight.com/blog/ Garden Communicators International: https://info.gardencomm.org/ Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/ Books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Wren …

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A Conversation with Highway 20 Writers – RWLJ138

Women from Highway 20 Writers join author Laura Joy Lloyd to answer the question: “What advice would you give your 50-year-old self?” Learn more about … Darlene Danner: Essea White: https://www.esseawhite.com/ Wendy S. Miller: https://www.wendysmiller.com/ Joan Rawlins Husby: https://rainsongpress.com/ Inna Chon: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14594550.Inna_Chon Marlene Anderson: https://www.focuswithmarlene.com/ Sylvia Stewart: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5138133.Sylvia_Stewart Ginger Kauffman: https://gingerkauffman.com/ Books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Wren Island, the setting for Laura’s books: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/welcome-to-wren-island/ Laura’s interactive serialized fiction experience: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Become a Wren Islander and be among the first to hear news from Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific …

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A Conversation with Robin W. Pearson Part 2– RWLJ137

Christy Award-winning novelist Robin W. Pearson joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how it felt to win that prestigious award, her grandfather’s continuing influence in storytelling, why it’s admirable to “make way” for others, and when to be wary of spiders. Plus, Robin answers a question Laura spent a year and a half working up the courage to ask. Learn more about Robin W. Pearson: https://robinwpearson.com/ Sign up for Robin’s newsletter: https://robinwpearson.com/robins-nest/ Pre-order Robin’s new novel The Stories We Carry: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-We-Carry-Robin-Pearson-ebook/dp/B0DZ763XH1/ Discover more books by Robin: https://robinwpearson.com/books/ Learn about Vision Christian Writers Conference in Mt. Hermon, California: https://vcwconf.com/ Learn about …

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A Conversation with Robin W. Pearson Part 1 – RWLJ136

Christy Award-winning novelist Robin W. Pearson joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how it felt to win that prestigious award, her grandfather’s continuing influence in storytelling, why it’s admirable to “make way” for others, and when to be wary of spiders. Plus, Robin answers a question Laura spent a year and a half working up the courage to ask. Learn more about Robin W. Pearson: https://robinwpearson.com/ Sign up for Robin’s newsletter: https://robinwpearson.com/robins-nest/ Pre-order Robin’s new novel The Stories We Carry: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-We-Carry-Robin-Pearson-ebook/dp/B0DZ763XH1/ Discover more books by Robin: https://robinwpearson.com/books/ Learn about Vision Christian Writers Conference in Mt. Hermon, California: https://vcwconf.com/ Learn about …

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A Conversation with Jeremiah Friedli – RWLJ135

Author Jeremiah Friedli joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how losing his own father fueled a desire to write strong father figures into his stories. Why a story originally set in Iceland had to be relocated to Hawaii. Where to find the latest ice cream flavors. And so much more. Learn more about Jeremiah Friedli: https://jeremiahfriedli.com/ Learn more about Wren Island books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Learn more about interactive serialized fiction: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she …

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