May 12, 2026
It's one thing to be excited about the arts. For author and historian Debbie Wastling, it's a passion, and you can hear it in every word.
In this episode of The Written Scene, Debbie talks about having famous relatives in the arts back in the early 20th century, a brief geography and history lesson, mixing her love of...
May 5, 2026
For historical fiction author Debbie Wastling, her childhood experiences with libraries and powerful teachers makes giving back to libraries and schools very easy.
Please enjoy this teaser with Debbie ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.
Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi...
Apr 28, 2026
Whether you're running a tennis club or a practicing lawyer, all of it matters if you want to write. For author Gene Desrochers, this is especially true.
In this (long) episode of The Written Scene, Gene discusses growing up in a historical building and landmark, losing your virginity in weird and creepy places, writing...
Apr 21, 2026
They say to write what you know. For author Gene Desrochers, it was the loss of a childhood friend—an event he didn't know about until he was much older—that eventually became the kernel of his books.
Please enjoy this teaser with Gene ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.
Music: Addis Ababa by...
Apr 14, 2026
For author and environmentalist LaDaryn Lockett, the world of writing has unlocked a joy of storytelling he didn't know existed at first.
In this episode of The Written Scene, LaDaryn talks about finding the joy of Dungeons & Dragons in a college dorm basement, using ChatGPT but also making sure to give back in a more...