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The Proxy Marriage | Maile Meloy | Literary Roadhouse Ep 123

July 4, 2018 Anais Concepcion Weekly Short Stories 0:42:59 0 Comments

Discussion Notes: The Proxy Marriage

Find this week’s story here: The Proxy Marriage by Maile Meloy

Next week’s story: Carnival 9 by Caroline M. Yoachim

Rated: Clean 

Colette Sartor, Author

Colette Sartor, Author

 

On today’s podcast, we welcome Colette Sartor. She is an award-winning short story author and essayist. Her works have appeared in numerous publications, including The Chicago Tribune, Kenyon Review Online, Carve, Slice, and Colorado Review. She teaches at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program as well as privately. In addition to writing and teaching, Colette is an Executive Director of CineStory Foundation, a mentoring organization for screenwriters and TV writers.

For more information, please visit colettesartor.com.

By the way, we discussed two of Colette’s short stories. Listen to our discussions of La Cuesta Encantada and Once Removed.

Interview bonus! To listen to our author interview with Colette on Youtube. She and Anais discuss the CineStory Foundation, and how to write vulnerably.  Colette also shares how she manages loved ones who see pieces of themselves in her fictional characters.

As for today’s story, Colette and the LRH hosts discuss The Proxy Marriage by Maile Meloy, a romantic short story with a rare happy ending. Unable the find any flaws, the podcast quickly becomes a love fest. The hosts and guest fawn over the elegant prose, brilliant pacing, and smart time markers and structure.

Stay for some surprising wedding facts in the game at the end of the show.

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Measures of Time | Andrea Eberly | Literary Roadhouse Ep 106

March 7, 2018 Anais Concepcion Weekly Short Stories 00:39:07 2 Comments

Discussion Notes: Measures of Times

Find this week’s story here: Measures of Time by Andrea Eberly.

Next week’s story: The Wig by Han Dong.

Rated: Clean

Kristy Lin Biluni

Kristy Lin Biluni The Sexy Grammarian: sexygrammar.com

On today’s podcast, we welcome a special guest: Kristy Lin Billuni, aka The Sexy Grammarian. Kristy is a writer and teacher who has been helping authors find their voice since 2003. You can learn more about Kristy at sexygrammar.com

Patreon bonus! Anais interviewed Kristy just for our Patreon subscribers! Subscribe to hear Kristy talk about her process, how to silence the inner critic, how to define your goals, and experiment in your journey to achieve them.

As for today’s story, Kristy loved Measures of Times, while Gerald liked it, but didn’t say much. Rammy liked it, and as a bonus, gave us a potted history of Adidas. Trust us, it works. On the critical side, Maya felt disconnected from the main character, and Anais felt the literary devices were too naked for her taste. Don’t worry, she did have fun in the quiz trying to work out how long it would take to watch all the episodes of Breaking Bad.

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Life in Stone, Glass, and Plastic | José Pablo Iriarte | Literary Roadhouse Ep 73

August 23, 2016 Anais Concepcion Weekly Short Stories 0:39:44 0 Comments

Discussion Notes: Life in Stone, Glass, and Plastic

Find this week’s story here: Life in Stone, Glass, and Plastic by José Pablo Iriarte.

Next week’s story: Silver Blaze by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Rated: Clean

Gerald continues to enjoy summer in style without us.

Michael La Ronn

Michael La Ronn

Good news, everyone! Science fiction author Michael La Ronn joins the podcast this week. Regular listeners will remember him from the Literary Roadhouse Bookclub’s discussion of Sunil Yapa’s Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist.

Michael is best known for his Android X series which is available on Amazon. You can learn more about him on his website michaellaronn.com He also shares his self-publishing and authorpreneur tips on his Youtube channel: Author Level Up. He just published his latest novel, Old Dark, on Amazon.

This week Maya, Anais, Rammy, and Michael discuss literary science fiction. All four hosts enjoyed the story. In Maya’s case, she was so moved by the story she even shed a tear. The Latin culture references tickled Anais. Meanwhile, Rammy liked the uplifting premise. As for Michael, this story reinforced his belief that good literature can be found in all genres.

Also, don’t forget to rate the story! For the history of our goofy system, see Anais’ post “Read Short Stories or Ray Bradbury Cries.” On a scale of 1-6 Bradberries, how do you rate this story? Tell us in the comments below or via voicemail.

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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings | Gabriel García Márquez | Literary Roadhouse Ep 72

August 18, 2016 Anais Concepcion Weekly Short Stories 00:55:03 0 Comments

Discussion Notes: A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

Find this week’s story here: A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel García Márquez.

Next week’s story: Life in Stone, Glass, and Plastic by José Pablo Iriarte.

Rated: Clean

Gerald is still gallivanting across Europe on his extended summer vacation.

Caleb J. Ross

Caleb J. Ross

This week Caleb J. Ross joins the podcast. Regular listeners will remember him from our discussion of Julio Cortázar’s Axolotl. Caleb has been published widely, both online and in print. Most recently he co-authored The Soul Standard, which was published by Dzanc Books in July. You can find out more about his five books and other literary ventures at his website: calebjross.com.

This week Maya, Anais, and Caleb discuss “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings”. Caleb came to the discussion already a fan of of this story. It’s a classic magical realism tale by Gabriel García Márquez in which a winged man, who may or may not be an angel, visits a small town.

Caleb analyzed the religious versus secular commentary and wondered about the author’s religious beliefs. Meanwhile, Maya enjoyed the prose’s dreary tone. As for Anais, the lack of empathy among all characters regardless of their beliefs struck her as key to the story’s theme.

This week we also have bonus content at the end of the episode. Maya and Caleb discuss enjoying an author’s complete catalog, audio books, and more.

Also, don’t forget to rate the story! For the history of our goofy system, see Anais’ post “Read Short Stories or Ray Bradbury Cries.” On a scale of 1-6 Bradberries, how do you rate this story? Tell us in the comments below or via voicemail.

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Escape from New York | Zadie Smith | Literary Roadhouse Ep 71

August 8, 2016 Anais Concepcion Weekly Short Stories 00:31:25 0 Comments

Discussion Notes: Escape from New York

Find this week’s story here: Escape from New York by Zadie Smith.

Next week’s story: A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings by Gabriel García Márquez.

Rated: Clean

Gerald is still soaking up the sun on his annual summer road trip.

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Lovelyn Bettison

Lovelyn Bettison, author of Perfect Family and The Box, joins us to discuss Zadie Smith. She is an avid reader of magical realism, which influences her work. You can buy her books on her website: lovelynbettison.com.

This week Maya, Rammy, Anais, and Lovelyn discuss “Escape from New York”. This story portrays a celebrity urban legend. Shortly after 9/11, rumor had it that Michael Jackson, Marlon Brando, and Elizabeth Taylor escaped NYC together by driving west.

Surprisingly, all four hosts enjoyed the story! In particular, Maya appreciated the gallows humor. Meanwhile, the celebrity cast of characters tickled Rammy. Regarding plot, Anais loved the absurdity of the celebrity narcissism in the midst of a national tragedy. Lovelyn found the prose and understated humor to be reflective of Smith’s style.

The New Yorker also hosts an audio recording of the story as read by Zadie Smith. What’s funnier than Zadie Smith doing as Michael Jackson impersonation? Anais impersonating the Smith impersonation! Tune in to hear it.

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