On today’s show we hear three poems by Francis Fernandes that delve into the interpersonal, the challenge of finding perfection in a world gripped by invisible dangers, and the small pleasures of music and sunshine. Afterward, we hear from Francis ab …

Follow a high-school teacher as she attempts to find zen while confronting the daily challenges of supporting her students in an ever-increasing atmosphere of do-more-with-less. After the story, we talk with Melissa about real-life teaching challenge …

Today’s show is a special edition where we hear the prologue for a work-in-progress by local Nashville writing fixture, Katie McDougall.

It’s Allison Bosch’s sixtieth birthday and she’s hiking a seldom-traveled ridge in the San Juan Mountains where …

Old James is looking for a companion. What he finds is a kindred spirit with a secret. Together, they discover the joys of a simple life while whittling a mystery.

Lauren is on a mission. She needs some chips, and she needs them now, but sometimes your past gets in the way. Even at the grocery store. After the reading, we talk with April about what sparked the idea for this story, and how a background in journ …

Discover a safe place, where a chance interaction between two strangers struggling to overcome their demons, changes both lives and hearts. After the reading, Melissa reveals her writing style as well as some of her surprising friends. Bonus points …

The Bleecker family looks to enjoy some much-anticipated together-time at Constance Beach, but nature, and those pivotal moments in life, may have other plans. After the story we speak with Christopher about writing inspiration, his approach to story …

A humorous tale of a musical director vetting aspiring actors and the unlikely impact on all involved. After the reading we speak with Becky about the origin of the story, writing practices, the challenge of creativity during a pandemic, and even bea …