This month on the Story Works Reading Series, Chris Hasara reads his short story, “Housekeeping.”. He chats with Alida Winternheimer about trucks, Poe, and the writing life.
SWRS 007 | Recreation by Robert James Russell
On today’s Story Works Reading Series, Robert James Russell reads “Recreation.” He brilliantly takes on the challenging form of the epistolary, then takes it one…or two…further by also presenting us with unnamed characters. Besides delving into his craft choices and getting a little bit meta, we talk about the solace of nature and things we can’t decode.
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SWRS 006 | Eastern White Pine at the Corner of the Farm by Jonathon Heide
This week, Alida Winternheimer sits down with Jonathan Heide to discuss his personal essay, Eastern White Pine at the Corner of the Farm. Jonathan is an essayist, journalist, and writing professor based in Minneapolis, MN.
SWRS 005 | Careless Whistle by Selene Castrovilla
On today’s Story Works Reading Series, Selene Castrovilla reads the short story “Careless Whistle.” If the title brings to mind a certain ’80s pop tune, it (like everything in great fiction) is intentional. After the reading, Selene and I talk about her start in writing, the use of music in her narrative, theme, and how everything we put on the page is open to the reader’s interpretation.
Selene is an award-winning author of both fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. Don’t miss this episode and afterwards, reach out to Selene!
Connect with Selene at www.storyworkspodcast.com and submit your story or essay!
SWRS 004 | A Family Miracle by Kristina Naydonova
This episode of the Story Works Reading Series is an unusual one, showcasing 13-year-old, Sunday Times bestselling author Kristina Naydonova. Kristina has an impressive resume for one so young and is clearly a talent to watch. Besides enjoying this interview, I think you’ll gain some takeaways from what Kristina has to say about process, time management, inspiration, and craft.
SWRS 003 | Stuck by Laura James
On today’s Story Works Reading Series, Laura James reads “Stuck.” When an ex-pat drifts aggressively through Paris, in search of love and belonging, we wonder if she is running away or toward something? With wry humor, the city comes to life as Leah navigates public transit, a classic Parisian building, and her own inner world.
After the reading, Laura and I sit down to chat about “Stuck” – Laura in Southern Spain and I in Minnesota – its inspiration in real life, writing during total lockdown, and much more!
SWRS 002 | Black Bart by S.A. Wolter
S.A. Wolter reads the short story “Black Bart.” This cowboy’s tale is a tribute to the last of a generation and true piece of Americana. You won’t want to miss this moving story or the conversation that follows.
Alida Winternheimer chats with Susan Wolter about the story’s inspiration, her childhood on a ranch, writing through the challenges of a single-character narrative, using flashback without reducing forward momentum, a truly surprising, yet inevitable, ending, and much more.
SWRS 001 | Saving Annabelle
This week’s Story Works podcast is all about fiction. Hear an author read an original short story, then chat about the piece’s inspiration, challenges, and craft. A podcast for readers, writers, and readers curious about writers! Guest Host Carlee Tressel interviews Alida Winternheimer about her work, Saving Annabelle on the Story Works Reading Series.
SWRS 000 | Introduction
Welcome to the Story Works Reading Series, sister podcast to the Round Table. Each month, hear an author read an original short story or personal essay, then sit down with Alida to chat about the piece's inspiration, challenges, and craft. Story Works Reading...