Today’s show is a special edition where we hear the audiobook prologue for Beneath the Marigolds, a debut novel by Nashville writer Emily Whitson.

When her friend and sponsor, Reese Marigold, goes missing after attending Last Chance, an exclusive s …

The tale of Louis’ downward trajectory is one that every attendee at his AA meeting can relate to. Circumstances, bad choices, chemistry, aligning like chemical bonds. His story of addiction and disaster unfolds on the streets of Baltimore. Will it e …

Earl has taken a turn for the worse, and Alice believes she was never meant to be a mother. The blue room offers her escape, and a place to conjure on futures and pasts. Where will the signs lead? After the reading, we speak with Peter Gooch about hi …

Brianna encounters a stranger on the NYC subway who inserts himself in her life. Despite her attempts to shun him, he persists. Follow Brianna and her unborn child as they navigate the travails of NYC streets and strangers. For today’s show, Melissa …

Nellie’s state of mind leads to a crash that breaks her arm, but her limb isn’t the only thing that’s broken. Follow Nellie as she smooths the sharp edges of her life into curves while hiding the truth from her brother. After the reading we talk with …

On today’s show we hear five poems by Lila Rutishauser. Her works plumb the space between past and present, parent and child, and the purity and wonder of youth. Afterward, Lila shares her ‘Old Soul’ perspective on writing a crappy first draft and th …

The Russian phone roulette has begun, and you wonder if you’re next. Find out what happens in this flash fiction story that too many of us have faced in these trying times. Afterword, we talk with Donald Capone about his path to writing, his unique d …

Rising star Roy Ashcroft fears his career is on a downward trajectory. When seeking help from a studio kingmaker, Roy is offered a lifeline, but will it come at an unspeakable price? After the reading, we talk with Jordan about his tenacious approac …

These six poems by Dennis Maloney will take you from beaches to mountains to bedrooms. Lush with imagery and loss, we’re sure you’ll enjoy them all. After the narration, special guest AM Ringwalt, professor of creative writing at Belmont University a …

Felix avoids purchasing the stuffed squirrel, but life throws all kinds of things at you, including signs. What do they mean and where will they lead? After the reading we talk with Gavin Boyter about his career in freelance writing, movie making, a …