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Spoonie Authors Podcast

36 EpisodesProduced by Dianna GunnWebsite

The Spoonie Authors Podcast explores the life and stories of a different disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, hard of hearing, or mentally ill author each week. This podcast is brought to you by the Spoonie Authors Network, a collective dedicated to publishing and sharing the experiences of di… read more

36 Episodes | 2020 - 2022

Exploring Grief Through Story with Sarah Chorn

September 30th, 2022

18:32

Sarah has been a compulsive reader her whole life. She is an award-nominated author, a two-time SPFBO semi-finalist, a full-time editor, book …

Fencing with POTS, Disability and Traditional Publishing, and More with Lillie Lainoff

April 22nd, 2022

24:52

This month's interview is with Lillie Lainoff, author of the YA novel One For All, a gender-bent retelling of the Three Musketeers.

A former Div I NCAA fencer for Yale, Lillie Lainoff is the founder of Disabled Kidlit …

Motherhood, Grief, and Stress Cooking with Leila Tualla

March 11th, 2022

22:18

Today's episode is with author Leila Tualla. Leila Tualla is a Filipino-American poet and author. Leila’s books include a YA contemporary romance …

Disability, Comics, and Entrepreneurship with Mugabi Byenkya

February 11th, 2022

19:28

Today we are joined by poet, novelist, and comics writer Mugabi Byenkya!

Mugabi Byenkya is an award-winning writer, poet and occasional rapper.

Mugabi was longlisted for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Award in 2015. His …

The Writing Process, Editing a Short Story Magazine, and More with Jaecyn Boné

January 7th, 2022

14:44

The first Spoonie Authors Podcast of the year introduces Jaecyn Boné, author of many short stories, co-founder of Limeoncello, and a novelist about to enter the query trenches.

Mixing Memoir and Poetry with Tangela Williams-Spann

September 10th, 2021

14:31

The Spoonie Authors Podcast is back, this time with guest Tangela Williams-Spann.

Tangela Williams-Spann is a mental health and wellness blogger as well as the mother of an autistic person. She has worked in special …

Probably Getting Blocked by Celebrities and Other Topics with JC Hannigan

May 28th, 2021

15:15

This week's interview is with romance author JC Hannigan! Find out more about her at https://www.jchannigan.com/

Thank you for listening to this episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! This podcast is part of the …

Assassins Turned Bakers, Querying While Disabled, and More with Julie Vohland

April 30th, 2021

18:22

This month's interview is with YA dark fantasy author Julie Vohland! We discuss writing characters smarter than you on, creating awesome …

Writing Characters Who Share Your Disability and More with Elissa Grossell Dickey

March 12th, 2021

19:49

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 …

Horses, Fantasy Stories, and Supporting Authors with Mary Kit Caelsto

February 5th, 2021

28:36

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 …

Historical Research, Lesbian Love Stories, and More with Diana Pinguicha

January 15th, 2021

34:15

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 …

Rebel Librarians, Aliens and Road Trips with Alechia Dow

December 11th, 2020

29:26

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 …

Exploring Queerness, Trauma and Disability through Fiction with Mato J Steger

November 20th, 2020

30:25

Mato J. Steger discusses their novel, Nebula Scars, and the power of exploring trauma through fiction in this week's interview. Visit them at …

The Grief of a New Disability and More with Meredith O'Brien

November 6th, 2020

30:05

This week, multi-published author Meredith O'Brien joins us to discuss Uncomfortably Numb, a memoir about the life-altering diagnosis of multiple …

Managing Mental Health, Writing, and More with Nicole Zelniker

October 23rd, 2020

22:33

This week's interview is with multi-genre author Nicole Zelniker! Find out more about her at https://www.nicolezelniker.com  

The Spoonie Authors …

The Many Layers of Mourning with Kaki Olsen

October 9th, 2020

26:23

This week's interview is with multi-genre author Kaki Olsen. Find out more about her at http://kakiolsencreative.com/  

The Spoonie Authors Podcast …

Exploring the Artificial Divide with Robert Kingett

September 18th, 2020

20:16

This week's interview is with author, journalist, and anthology editor Robert Kingett.

Robert Kingett is a totally blind  author that writes essays …

Queerness, Explosions, and Cats with Alex Harrow

September 4th, 2020

40:35

Season two of the Spoonie Authors Podcast kicks off with an interview of Alex Harrow, author of Empire of Light! Find out more about them at alexharrow.com!  

The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors …

Wild Canines and Learning Disabilities with Forest Wells

July 3rd, 2020

24:47

This week's interview is with Forest Wells, author of Luna: The Lone Wolf.

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors …

Esotericism and Writing with Austin Case

June 19th, 2020

25:52

Today's interview is with Austin Case, author of Wild, Dark Times.

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a …

Terrible Tropes and More with Talia C Johnson

June 12th, 2020

34:55

This week's interview is with editor and author Talia C Johnson.

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a …

Disability in YA and Children's Literature with Karol Ruth Silverstein

May 29th, 2020

30:40

Today's interview is with YA and children's literature author, Karol Ruth Silverstein!

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie …

Vampires and Microfiction with Patricia Lynne

May 22nd, 2020

36:22

This week's interview is with YA paranormal author Patricia Lynne!  

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a …

Dissociative Identity Disorder and Balancing Projects with Nathan Caro Frechette

May 8th, 2020

32:25

This week's interview is with Nathan Caro Frechette, multi-genre author and co-owner of Renaissance Press.  

Thanks for listening to this week’s …

Public Speaking with Anxiety and More with Dylan Madeley

May 1st, 2020

26:17

This week's interview is with fantasy author Dylan Madeley, who celebrates his release, Alathea: Goddess and Empress TODAY!   

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie …

Writing Characters Who Are Different From You with Laitie Montai

April 24th, 2020

23:22

This week's interview is with fantasy author Laitie Montai!

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community …

Disability in YA with Kati Gardner

April 17th, 2020

29:29

This week's interview is with YA contemporary author Kati Gardner!

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a …

Coping with a New Disability with Rue Sparks

April 3rd, 2020

26:42

This week's episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast is with Rue Sparks, creator of a quarterly zine about disability.  

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors …

The Joys and Struggles of Writing Characters Who Share Your Pain by Amara J Lynn

March 27th, 2020

18:56

This week's interview is with multi-genre author Amara J Lynn!  

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors  Podcast! The …

Exploring Romance with Elizabeth Barone

March 20th, 2020

28:00

This week's interview is with romance author Elizabeth Barone!


Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community …

Robot Sex, Corsets, and More with Dr. Rebecca Gibson

March 13th, 2020

31:37

Today's interview is with Dr. Rebecca Gibson, author of Desire in the Age of Robots and AI: An Investigation in Science Fiction and Fact.  

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The …

Fanfiction, Representation, and More with A.N. Mouse

March 6th, 2020

28:49

This week's interview is with multi-genre author A.N. Mouse.


Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The Spoonie …

Would I Die in the 1800's and Other Questions with Sophia Beaumont

February 28th, 2020

34:08

This week's interview is with multi-genre author Sophia Beaumont.

Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Spoonie Authors Podcast! The …

Talking Queer Romance with MA Hinkle

February 21st, 2020

28:01

This week's interview is with contemporary romance author MA Hinkle, whose book Weight of Living has just been released!

The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted …

Stealing Wormholes with Stephen Graham King

February 14th, 2020

29:15

This week's interview is with space opera author Stephen Graham King?


The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie Authors Network, a community initiative devoted to sharing the stories of disabled authors and …

Introducing Cait Gordon of the Spoonie Authors Network

February 7th, 2020

31:11

This week we are interviewing Cait Gordon, author of Life in the 'Cosm and Stealth Lovers, co-editor of Nothing Without Us, and founder of the Spoonie Authors Network! The Spoonie Authors Podcast is part of the Spoonie …

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