Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

The Written Scene

Sep 29, 2026

Whether it was librarian or flight attendant, author Patricia Aya Williams was always drawn to writing.

In this episode of The Written Scene, Patricia discusses starting writing very early on in life (11 years old), understanding her parents better through writing, studying poetry in retirement, writing every day or at...


Sep 22, 2026

Trauma will often let you know it's ready to be processed. For author Patricia Aya Williams, a tragic childhood event at 11 years old took some time before it became clear she had some writing therapy to do.

Please enjoy this teaser with Patricia ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.

Music: Addis Ababa...


Sep 15, 2026

Author Pat Gaffey had long and vibrant careers writing in both broadcast and print, sometimes at the same time, and all the time worth the hard effort it required.

In this episode of The Written Scene, Pat talks about the catalyst for his new biography about the radio DJ Bobby Rich, how radio has always been corporate,...


Sep 8, 2026

Influencers are nothing new, according to author Pat Gaffey. In fact, they've been around as long as Top 40 radio has.

Please enjoy this teaser with Pat ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene.

Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi...


Sep 1, 2026

Jordan Coburn, the Executive Director of So Say We All, doesn't shy away from books with dense, complex subjects. But if it's general fiction, she's guessing the ending after reading the first page.

In this episode of The Written Scene, Jordan discusses personal but real life stories, finding connection in the depth of...