Episode 112 Teaser: Ashley Hanna-Morgan

Episode 112 Teaser: Ashley Hanna-Morgan

Life is not one single track. For Ashley Hanna-Morgan [https://ashleyhannamorgan.com/about-me/], an author and licensed clinical social worker, this is especially true, and that's by design. Please enjoy this teaser ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene [https://thewrittenscene.transistor.fm/] with Hanna. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Episode 111: Patrick Stewart

If there's ever a time where libraries need support, it's now. If there's a person that's perfectly built for the job, it's Patrick Stewart [https://writeyourstorynow.org/our-people/patrick-stewart/], the CEO of the Library Foundation SD [https://libraryfoundationsd.org/]. In this episode of The Written Scene [https://thewrittenscene.transistor.fm/], Patrick discusses the many ways the library system in San Diego is underfunded, growing up with a healthy respect for teachers and the education system, the importance of maintaining libraries and the history they encapsulate, examining the ways other libraries around the country design libraries, his CB radio handle, pushing back on book bans, playing a supportive role in the writing world, how art and culture has always been at the core of who he is, what a degree in Philosophy of Aesthetics & Literature is, ensuring the many different backgrounds of San Diego residents are represented, maintaining the mentality that we are artists and creatives above all else, following your creative path no matter how difficult it gets, and surprisingly more. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. You can also subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter by clicking or tapping here [https://mailchi.mp/de29a7befad4/cw56wdl9yu]. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Episode 111 Teaser: Patrick Stewart

If you were to ask the CEO of the Libary Foundation SD [https://libraryfoundationsd.org/], Patrick Stewart [https://writeyourstorynow.org/our-people/patrick-stewart/], what roles a library plays in a community, it's more than just a building with books. Much more. Please enjoy this brief teaser with Patrick ahead of next week's full episode of The Written Scene [https://thewrittenscene.transistor.fm/]. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Episode 110: Debbie Wastling

It's one thing to be excited about the arts. For author and historian Debbie Wastling [https://dwallauthorcom.allauthor.com/], it's a passion, and you can hear it in every word. In this episode of The Written Scene [https://thewrittenscene.transistor.fm/], 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 music into her books and stories, famous writers from her childhood home, how her music writing is storytelling, not shying away from politics, the ways the railroad system in every country is historically relevant, trying to remain historically accurate in her novels, the evolution of her art after moving from England to Los Angeles, how knowing Shakespeare helps her write historical fiction, experiencing Shakespeare and other theater productions in Ashland, OR, writing poetry to understand and process feelings at an early age, reading out loud the things we write, learning discipline in writing through theater, writing grants for music education, and much more. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. You can also subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter by clicking or tapping here [https://mailchi.mp/de29a7befad4/cw56wdl9yu]. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era

Episode 110 Teaser: Debbie Wastling

For historical fiction author Debbie Wastling [https://dwallauthorcom.allauthor.com/], 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 [https://thewrittenscene.transistor.fm/]. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era