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Antioch LitCit #49 Shannon C. F. Rogers

LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

Release Date: 06/14/2024

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On this first episode of a two-part episode of , host Caren McDonald chats with , a writer, professor, lecturerer, researcher, and Irish translator. They discuss how friendship can serve as an important tool for learning language, the need for imagination to keep the Irish language alive, and the different theories on translation pedagogy. Additionally, they critique Caren's attempt at translating one of Sorcha's poems, followed by a discussion of nuances of translation and the (un)reliability of online translation softwares. This episode was produced by Bo Thomas Newman and mastered by Mitko...

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On of , host Jacqueline Rose chats with author, journalist, essayist, and esteemed Antioch faculty member, . They discuss a great deal of Kaplan's books: and , the respect of social justice in writing and observing the world around us, and answering the question: What does it mean to the local and global community, and how does one write about it? This episode was produced by Ian Rodriguez and Mastered by Jacqueline Rose and Bo Thomas Newman.

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On of , host Lisa Locascio Nighthawk chats with author, memoirist, and critic, . They discuss her CNF novel, , the importance of a literary community, separating the art from the artist, preserving your mental health in the current political landscape, and the value of structure vs. plot in storytelling. This episode was produced and mastered by Bo Thomas Newman.

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On this episode of , host engages in a thought-provoking conversation with author, attorney, and esteemed Antioch faculty member . Delving into an exploration of Deon's acclaimed novels, and Deon provides unique insights into her professional life as a writer, her activism, her adept juggling of diverse careers and even homeschooling. They also discuss the intricacies of historical fiction, contemplating the elusive nature of time itself. This episode was produced by Ian Rodriguez and mastered by Beth Dewey.

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On this episode of , host Caren McDonald chats with author, . They discuss Johns' debut novel, , the power of community, and the importance of learning your inner wisdom. This episode was produced by Bo Thomas Newman and mastered by Beth Dewey.

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On this episode of Antioch MFA program's , host Keshia Nash-Johnson chats with guest , author of the Dandelion Dynasty fantasy series, which inludes the novel , and the award-winning shortstory collection, The Paper Menagerie. They discuss his creation and use of the genre Silkpunk, his writing process, his literary influences, and the way his speculative fiction engages with his readers. This episode was produced by Michael Sedillo, and mastered by Elyse Jackson Williams, Ian Rodriguez, and Bo Thomas Newman.

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's LitCit, host Amalia Mora chats with Lynn Ferguson, a self described "mongrel of the arts," whose career spans TV, radio, film, and stage. They discuss Lynn's work as a writer and storyteller, self-forgiveness as a cure for writer's block, and why creating connection-often through the use of humor-motivates her writing. They talk about her debut collection of essays, Notes From The Valley, and they also share a lot of laughs-about cavemen, cults, and two things Lynn has fallen in love with: her dog, Arthur, and her new trailer named Bertha. This episode...

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's LitCit, host Paula Williamson chats with guest and screenwriter, Angela Harvey. Angela reveals her unconventional path into television writing. She discusses her success in the stories of the supernatural, her exploration of race, religion and politics, and her excitement about the depiction of Black rural life onscreen. This episode was produced by Michael Sedillo and mastered by Beth Dewey. 

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's , host chats with guest , winner of the 2024 APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature and author of the debut YA novel, . In this interview, Shannon discusses her upbringing in Albuquerque, her experience as a playwright, her Filipino-American identity, themes of grief and self-discovery in her cinematic writing, and her publishing journey with her first novel. This episode was produced by Michael Sedillo and mastered by Jasmine Gipson and .

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LitCit: Antioch's Literary Citizen Podcast

On this episode of , host chats with guest , author of two works including her recent debut novel, . In this interview, Kimberly shares her journey as a writer, the differences between crafting short-stories and novels, and how motherhood and psychedelia play a central part in We Were the Universe. This episode was produced by Ian Rodriguez and mastered by Jasmine Gipson and Bo Thomas Newman.

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On this episode of Antioch MFA Program's LitCit, host Bo Thomas Newman chats with guest Shannon C.F. Rogers, winner of the 2024 APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature and author of the debut YA novel, I'd Rather Burn Than Bloom. In this interview, Shannon discusses her upbringing in Albuquerque, her experience as a playwright, her Filipino-American identity, themes of grief and self-discovery in her cinematic writing, and her publishing journey with her first novel. This episode was produced by Michael Sedillo and mastered by Jasmine Gipson and Bo Thomas Newman.