This week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast features debut author Elissa Grossell Dickey. Elissa Grossell Dickey is a former journalist who now works in higher education communications. Stories have always been a big part of Elissa’s life—from getting lost in a book as a child to now reading bedtime stories to her kids. As a columnist … Continue reading
Author Archives: Dianna Gunn
Horses, Fantasy Series, and Supporting Other Authors with Mary Kit Caelsto
The latest episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast features author, editor, and book coach Mary Kit Caelsto! Mary Kit Caelsto never grew out of the phase of being a “horse crazy girl”. Though she’s now over 40, she’s finally fulfilling her dream of writing equestrian books for others who haven’t grown out of being “horse … Continue reading
Historical Research, Lesbian Love Stories, and More with Diana Pinguicha
This episode’s guest is Diana Pinguicha, author of the historical fantasy novel A Curse of Roses. Find out more about her at https://pinguicha.wordpress.com/ Thanks for listening to this episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled … Continue reading
Rebel Librarians, Aliens and Road Trips with Alechia Dow: A Spoonie Authors Podcast
This episode’s guest is Alechia Dow, author of The Sound of Stars. Find out more about her at https://www.alechiadow.com/ Thanks for listening to this episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and educating abled … Continue reading
Exploring Queerness, Trauma and Disability through Fiction with Mato J Steger: A Spoonie Authors Podcast
Mato J. Steger discusses the power of exploring trauma through fiction in this week’s interview Continue reading
The Grief of a New Disability and More with Meredith O’Brien: A Spoonie Authors Podcast
This week, multi-published author Meredith O’Brien joins us to discuss Uncomfortably Numb, a memoir about the life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Find out more about Meredith at https://www.mereditheobrien.com Don’t like the podcast format? Scroll down to watch this podcast as a YouTube video (CC available) or read the transcript! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part … Continue reading
Managing Mental Health, Writing, and More with Nicole Zelniker: A Spoonie Authors Podcast
This week’s interview is with multi-genre author Nicole Zelniker! Find out more about her at https://www.nicolezelniker.com Don’t like the podcast format? You can view the podcast as a YouTube video (CC available) or read the transcript below. Transcript Dianna Gunn: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to this Spoonie Author’s podcast, a podcast where we explore … Continue reading
The Many Layers of Mourning with Kaki Olsen
This week’s interview is with multi-genre author Kaki Olsen. Find out more about her at http://kakiolsencreative.com/. Transcript Dianna Gunn: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to this Spoonie Authors’ podcast, a podcast where we explain the life and stories of a different disabled author each week, I’m your host, Dianna Gunn, and today we are joined by … Continue reading
Calling All BIPOC Spoonie Authors: We Want You on the Spoonie Authors Podcast!
The Spoonie Authors Podcast season two is here and this time around we are looking to feature BIPOC Spoonies! If you’re a Spoonie who also identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a person of colour, we want to interview you! About the Spoonie Authors Podcast The Spoonie Authors Podcast is an interview-based podcast featuring disabled, d/Deaf, … Continue reading