Episodios

  • A Conversation with Essea White Part 2 – RWLJ148

    A Conversation with Essea White Part 2 – RWLJ148
    Dec 12 2025
    Children’s author Essea White joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss the value of cultivating childlike wonder, the thrill of reading timeless stories, the idiosyncrasies of including fictional characters in our daily lives, and more. More about Essea White: https://www.esseawhite.com/ “I Wonder” children’s book by Essea White: https://www.esseawhite.com/book/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy. Find Interesting Enough (A Wren Island Novel) by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ More fun stuff from Laura Joy Lloyd: https://laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-essea-white-part-2-rwlj148/ Release date: December 12, 2025 Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” and “candlelight carols by moodmode” courtesy of Pixabay
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    29 m
  • A Conversation with Essea White Part 1 – RWLJ147

    A Conversation with Essea White Part 1 – RWLJ147
    Dec 5 2025
    Children’s author Essea White joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss the value of cultivating childlike wonder, the thrill of reading timeless stories, the idiosyncrasies of including fictional characters in our daily lives, and more. More about Essea White: https://www.esseawhite.com/ Find “I Wonder” children’s book by Essea White: https://www.esseawhite.com/book/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy. Find Interesting Enough (A Wren Island Novel) by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ More fun stuff from Laura Joy Lloyd: https://laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-essea-white-part-1-rwlj147/ Release date: December 5, 2025 Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” and “candlelight carols by moodmode” courtesy of Pixabay
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    24 m
  • A Conversation with Holly Varni Part 2 – RWLJ146

    A Conversation with Holly Varni Part 2 – RWLJ146
    Nov 14 2025
    Holly Varni, author of the beloved Moonberry Lake series, joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss why older generations deserve more respect on the page, how befriending someone unlike ourself can be helpful, the beauty of letting a story unfold in its own time, why it feels like a calling to write fiction that goes against popular demand, and more. More about Holly Varni: https://www.hollyvarni.com/ Moonberry Lake books by Holly Varni: https://www.hollyvarni.com/hollys-books/ Moments from Moonberry Lake podcast: https://www.hollyvarni.com/moments-from-moonberry-lake/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy. Wren Island books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/ More fun stuff from Laura Joy Lloyd: https://laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-holly-varni-part-2-rwlj146/ Release date: November 14, 2025 Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay
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    38 m
  • A Conversation with Holly Varni Part 1 – RWLJ145

    A Conversation with Holly Varni Part 1 – RWLJ145
    Nov 7 2025
    Holly Varni, author of the beloved Moonberry Lake series, joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss why older generations deserve more respect on the page, how befriending someone unlike ourself can be helpful, the beauty of letting a story unfold in its own time, why it feels like a calling to write fiction that goes against popular demand, and more. More about Holly Varni: https://www.hollyvarni.com/ Moonberry Lake books by Holly Varni: https://www.hollyvarni.com/hollys-books/ Moments from Moonberry Lake podcast: https://www.hollyvarni.com/moments-from-moonberry-lake/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy. Wren Island books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/ More fun stuff from Laura Joy Lloyd: https://laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-holly-varni-part-1-rwlj145/ Release date: November 7, 2025 Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay
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    37 m
  • Theme Song from Virgil’s Dilemma – RWLJ144

    Theme Song from Virgil’s Dilemma – RWLJ144
    Oct 31 2025
    Laura Joy Lloyd shares a musical soundtrack that accompanies episodes of Virgil’s Dilemma. For more of the music that inspires Wren Island stories, check out the Wren Island Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2YxV4U9Kl5n1TAb9prS6HI About Virgil’s Dilemma A woman on the verge of choosing to trust. A single dad dedicated to protecting his son. A shadow from the past creeping forward at the worst possible time. After losing his ex-wife to a destructive addiction, Virgil Tagaloa vowed to create a stable life for himself and his son. Ten years later, Virgil and fourteen-year-old Jax are thriving on Wren Island. But as Virgil prepares to pop the big question to the only woman he’s ever truly loved, a shadow from the past creeps into the picture. When his once-clear vision for the future becomes unsettlingly murky, how will Virgil find solid footing to move forward? Released as interactive serialized fiction in the fall of 2025, this story was available as an e-book to people who subscribed to receive emails from Laura Joy Lloyd. About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy. Get Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ Subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 144, Theme Song from Virgil’s Dilemma. This episode’s original home is: https://laurajoylloyd.com/theme-song-from-virgils-dilemma-rwlj144/ Music credit: “Cinematic World Adventure—Discovering Asia” by Sonican courtesy of Pixabay. Thanks for listening to Read with Laura Joy! This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
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    3 m
  • Virgil’s Dilemma Part 3 – RWLJ143

    Virgil’s Dilemma Part 3 – RWLJ143
    Oct 24 2025
    Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, Laura Joy Lloyd reads from Virgil’s Dilemma, a Wren Island story-in-progress, and invites listeners to influence what happens next. What is Virgil’s Dilemma about? A woman on the verge of choosing to trust. A single dad dedicated to protecting his son. A shadow from the past creeping forward at the worst possible time. How do you influence what happens next? Answer questions in the Part 3 feedback form: https://forms.gle/Pn5uYHY8RSbwJMkw9 Send a message to Laura: https://laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy. Get Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ Subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 143, Virgil’s Dilemma Part 3. This episode’s original home is: https://laurajoylloyd.com/virgils-dilemma-part-3-rwlj143/ Music credit: “Cinematic World Adventure—Discovering Asia” by Sonican courtesy of Pixabay. Thanks for listening to Read with Laura Joy! This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
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    11 m
  • Virgil’s Dilemma Part 2 – RWLJ142

    Virgil’s Dilemma Part 2 – RWLJ142
    Oct 10 2025
    Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, Laura Joy Lloyd reads from Virgil’s Dilemma, a Wren Island story-in-progress, and invites listeners to influence what happens next. What is Virgil’s Dilemma about? A woman on the verge of choosing to trust. A single dad dedicated to protecting his son. A shadow from the past creeping forward at the worst possible time. How do you influence what happens next? Answer questions in the Part 2 feedback form: https://forms.gle/6WnUAvYSbYhTJdQR6 Send a message to Laura: https://laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy. Get Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ Subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Listen to Part 1 in a previous episode: https://laurajoylloyd.com/virgils-dilemma-part-1-rwlj141/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 142, Virgil’s Dilemma Part 2. This episode’s original home is: https://laurajoylloyd.com/virgils-dilemma-part-2-rwlj142/ Music credit: “Cinematic World Adventure—Discovering Asia” by Sonican courtesy of Pixabay. Thanks for listening to Read with Laura Joy! This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
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    12 m
  • Virgil’s Dilemma Part 1 – RWLJ141

    Virgil’s Dilemma Part 1 – RWLJ141
    Sep 26 2025
    Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, Laura Joy Lloyd reads from Virgil’s Dilemma, a Wren Island story-in-progress, and invites listeners to influence what happens next. What is Virgil’s Dilemma about? A woman on the verge of choosing to trust. A single dad dedicated to protecting his son. A shadow from the past creeping forward at the worst possible time. How do you influence what happens next? Answer questions in the Part 1 feedback form: https://forms.gle/RoS8mcJQzdipSY616 Send a message to Laura: https://laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on Pacific Northwest islands. Through an innovative style she calls interactive serialized fiction, Laura invites readers to influence many of her projects in real time as she writes. Laura also enjoys swimming, knitting, keeping company with creatives, and organizing whatever feels messy. Get Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel: https://laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ Subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 141, Virgil’s Dilemma Part 1. This episode’s original home is: https://laurajoylloyd.com/virgils-dilemma-part-1-rwlj141/ Music credit: “Cinematic World Adventure—Discovering Asia” by Sonican courtesy of Pixabay. Thanks for listening to Read with Laura Joy! This is interactive serialized fiction, where there's always more to the story and readers influence what happens next!
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    17 m