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Welcome to Read with Laura Joy! This is the show where we read stories, one portion at a time, and spend a few moments appreciating the story behind the story. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there’s always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
What’s the story about?
With an unexpected windfall, 45-year-old Allison Theodore purchases an island dream home, adopts two homeless dogs, and pursues her dream of songwriting. But when her eccentric aunts move in, Allison’s idyllic life becomes increasingly complicated. An unforgettable setting provides the backdrop for this story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love.
In this episode, the author reads from the Wren Island series and shares additional thoughts. Enjoying this story? You’ll love Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. Find it here: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about Wren Island: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/faqs-about-the-wren-island-series/
Read more about Pacific Northwest whales: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/getting-to-know-southern-resident-orcas/
Read more about hydrophones in the Salish Sea: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/hydrophones-in-the-salish-sea/
Listen to a guided tour of Wren Island: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-tour-of-wren-island-rwlj002/
Listen to a recap of Parts 1-3: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-recap-of-parts-1-through-3-rwlj041/
Listen to the series from the beginning: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-1-scene-1-rwlj003/
Find the original home for this episode: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-part-4-scene-45-rwlj050/
About Laura Joy Lloyd
Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy.
Find more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/