Read with Laura Joy

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

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://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ More fun stuff from Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.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

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://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ More fun stuff from Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.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

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://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ More fun stuff from Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.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

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://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ Subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 144, Theme Song from Virgil’s Dilemma. This episode’s original home is: https://www.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!

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://www.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://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ Subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 143, Virgil’s Dilemma Part 3. This episode’s original home is: https://www.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!

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://www.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://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ Subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Listen to Part 1 in a previous episode: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/virgils-dilemma-part-1-rwlj141/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 142, Virgil’s Dilemma Part 2. This episode’s original home is: https://www.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!

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://www.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://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/interesting-enough/ Subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 141, Virgil’s Dilemma Part 1. This episode’s original home is: https://www.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!

Gardener and author Shelley S. Cramm joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how planting a garden is similar to writing fiction, why rallying people to pray can make a difference, why it’s okay to love gardens but not gardening, how someone who’d never read the Bible ended up writing Bible-based devotions, and so much more. Learn more about Shelley S. Cramm: https://www.gardenindelight.com/ God’s Word for Gardeners Bible: https://www.gardenindelight.com/books/niv-gods-word-gardeners-bible-grow-faith-growing-garden/ My Father is the Gardener: Devotions in Botany and Gardening of the Bible: https://www.gardenindelight.com/books/my-father-is-the-gardener/ Shelley’s award-winning blog: https://www.gardenindelight.com/blog/ Garden Communicators International: https://info.gardencomm.org/ Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/ Books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Wren Island: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/welcome-to-wren-island/ Interactive serialized fiction: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Sign up to receive Laura’s email updates: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ 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 more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-shelley-s-cramm-part-2-rwlj140/ Release date: September 19, 2025 Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay

Gardener and author Shelley S. Cramm joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how planting a garden is similar to writing fiction, why rallying people to pray can make a difference, why it’s okay to love gardens but not gardening, how someone who’d never read the Bible ended up writing Bible-based devotions, and so much more. Learn more about Shelley S. Cramm: https://www.gardenindelight.com/ God’s Word for Gardeners Bible: https://www.gardenindelight.com/books/niv-gods-word-gardeners-bible-grow-faith-growing-garden/ My Father is the Gardener: Devotions in Botany and Gardening of the Bible: https://www.gardenindelight.com/books/my-father-is-the-gardener/ Shelley’s award-winning blog: https://www.gardenindelight.com/blog/ Garden Communicators International: https://info.gardencomm.org/ Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/ Books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Wren Island: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/welcome-to-wren-island/ Interactive serialized fiction: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Sign up to receive Laura’s email updates: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ 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 more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-shelley-s-cramm-part-1-rwlj139/ Release date: September 12, 2025 Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay

Women from Highway 20 Writers join author Laura Joy Lloyd to answer the question: “What advice would you give your 50-year-old self?” Learn more about … Darlene Danner: Essea White: https://www.esseawhite.com/ Wendy S. Miller: https://www.wendysmiller.com/ Joan Rawlins Husby: https://rainsongpress.com/ Inna Chon: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14594550.Inna_Chon Marlene Anderson: https://www.focuswithmarlene.com/ Sylvia Stewart: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5138133.Sylvia_Stewart Ginger Kauffman: https://gingerkauffman.com/ Books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Wren Island, the setting for Laura’s books: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/welcome-to-wren-island/ Laura’s interactive serialized fiction experience: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Become a Wren Islander and be among the first to hear news from Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ 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 more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-highway-20-writers-rwlj138/ Release date: September 5, 2025 Pictured (left to right): Wendy S. Miller, Essea White, Darlene Danner, Inna Chon, Joan Rawlins Husby, Ginger Kauffman, Sylvia Stewart, Marlene Anderson, Laura Joy Lloyd Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay

Christy Award-winning novelist Robin W. Pearson joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how it felt to win that prestigious award, her grandfather’s continuing influence in storytelling, why it’s admirable to “make way” for others, and when to be wary of spiders. Plus, Robin answers a question Laura spent a year and a half working up the courage to ask. Learn more about Robin W. Pearson: https://robinwpearson.com/ Sign up for Robin’s newsletter: https://robinwpearson.com/robins-nest/ Pre-order Robin’s new novel The Stories We Carry: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-We-Carry-Robin-Pearson-ebook/dp/B0DZ763XH1/ Discover more books by Robin: https://robinwpearson.com/books/ Learn about Vision Christian Writers Conference in Mt. Hermon, California: https://vcwconf.com/ Learn about Just Read Rendezvous in St. Louis, MO: https://rendezvous.justreadtours.com/2025-event/ Discover books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Discover Wren Island, the setting for Laura’s books: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/welcome-to-wren-island/ Discover Laura’s interactive serialized fiction experience: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Become a Wren Islander and receive your FREE Wren Island Companion e-book, which includes Robin’s recipe for Fried Egg Rolls: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ 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 more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-robin-w-pearson-part-2-rwlj137/ Release date: August 22, 2025 Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay

Christy Award-winning novelist Robin W. Pearson joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how it felt to win that prestigious award, her grandfather’s continuing influence in storytelling, why it’s admirable to “make way” for others, and when to be wary of spiders. Plus, Robin answers a question Laura spent a year and a half working up the courage to ask. Learn more about Robin W. Pearson: https://robinwpearson.com/ Sign up for Robin’s newsletter: https://robinwpearson.com/robins-nest/ Pre-order Robin’s new novel The Stories We Carry: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-We-Carry-Robin-Pearson-ebook/dp/B0DZ763XH1/ Discover more books by Robin: https://robinwpearson.com/books/ Learn about Vision Christian Writers Conference in Mt. Hermon, California: https://vcwconf.com/ Learn about Just Read Rendezvous in St. Louis, MO: https://rendezvous.justreadtours.com/2025-event/ Discover books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Discover Wren Island, the setting for Laura’s books: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/welcome-to-wren-island/ Discover Laura’s interactive serialized fiction experience: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Become a Wren Islander and receive your FREE Wren Island Companion e-book, which includes Robin’s recipe for Fried Egg Rolls: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ 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 more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-robin-w-pearson-part-1-rwlj136/ Release date: August 15, 2025 Music credit: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay

Author Jeremiah Friedli joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how losing his own father fueled a desire to write strong father figures into his stories. Why a story originally set in Iceland had to be relocated to Hawaii. Where to find the latest ice cream flavors. And so much more. Learn more about Jeremiah Friedli: https://jeremiahfriedli.com/ Learn more about Wren Island books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Learn more about interactive serialized fiction: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ 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 more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-jeremiah-friedli-rwlj135/ Release date: August 1, 2025 Music credit: “plain-accoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay

Author and artist Tessa Burns joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss how a character “in the back of the room” became a story’s heart-wrenching focal point. What happens when an author pours themself into the story. Why bumblebees are a metaphor for life. Whether or not bloopers should be included in podcast episodes. And so much more. Discover more about Tessa Burns and her novel Candace Can-Can Cook: https://tessaburns.com/ Discover Tessa’s Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TessaBurnsCreative Learn more about Keri Wyatt Kent: https://keriwyattkent.com/ Learn more about Holly Varni: https://www.hollyvarni.com/ Learn more about Wren Island books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Learn more about interactive serialized fiction: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ 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 more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-tessa-burns-part-2-rwlj134/ Release date: July 18, 2025 Music credit: “plain-accoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay

Tessa Burns joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss reading, writing, and life in general. Discover more about Tessa Burns and her novel Candace Can-Can Cook: https://tessaburns.com/ Discover Tessa’s Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TessaBurnsCreative Learn more about Wren Island books by Laura Joy Lloyd: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/books/ Learn more about interactive serialized fiction: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/what-is-interactive-serialized-fiction/ Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ 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 more fun stuff on Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Episode website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/a-conversation-with-tessa-burns-part-1-rwlj133/ Release date: July 11, 2025 Music credit: “plain-accoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” courtesy of Pixabay

Author Laura Joy Lloyd shares a musical soundtrack that accompanies episodes of Read with Laura Joy. This is episode 132, Music from Read with Laura Joy. Find the original home for this episode here: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/music-from-read-with-laura-joy-rwlj132/ Email subscribers are among the FIRST to hear about new releases and opportunities to influence the current project. This is interactive serialized fiction, where there’s always more to the story and readers influence what happens next. Subscribe: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Listen to the Wren Island playlist: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-playlist/ Music for this episode: “plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699” (2:29) courtesy of Pixabay. 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. Send a message to Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ 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!

Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author talks about the newest Wren Island novel, Interesting Enough, and shares interactive aspects of the story. Get your copy of Interesting Enough: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ What is Interesting Enough about? Three unexpected aunts. Two last-chance dogs. One aspiring songwriter determined to become more interesting. After inheriting millions, introverted Allison Theodore purchases an island home in the Pacific Northwest, adopts two dogs, and pursues her most interesting dream—songwriting. Then her eccentric aunts move in, and Allison’s idyllic life becomes too interesting. While one aunt hustles into managing the household, another tiptoes onto social media, and another flirts with Allison’s crusty neighbor, whose weighty secrets might not be confined to the past. When the inquisitive owner of the island’s grocery market decides to make Allison’s resulting problems his, she defends what she’s always valued most—her self-reliance. But by guarding a treasure she may no longer need, is she missing out on one far more desirable? A charming island and a pod of endangered whales provide the backdrop for this heartwarming story about second chances, spontaneous family, and steadfast love. How does interactive serialized fiction work? People who subscribe to receive Laura’s emails (also known as Wren Islanders) receive regular installments of a continuing story. Between releases, Wren Islanders are included in behind-the-scenes peeks at the developing story and invited to influence what happens next. Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Listen to the Wren Island playlist: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/wren-island-playlist/ 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. Send a message to Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 131, How Readers Influenced Interesting Enough: A Wren Island Novel. This episode’s original home: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/how-readers-influenced-interesting-enough-a-wren-island-novel-rwlj131/ 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! Music credit: plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699 courtesy of Pixabay.

Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story. What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about? After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoiding for fifty years. How does interactive serialized fiction work? People who subscribe to receive Laura’s emails (also known as Wren Islanders) receive regular installments of a continuing story. Between releases, Wren Islanders are included in behind-the-scenes peeks at the developing story and invited to influence what happens next. Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Listen to With Wallace Around from the beginning (Episode 082): https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/with-wallace-around-part-1-scene-1-rwlj082/ Connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or by clicking here: https://988lifeline.org/ 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. Send a message to Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 130, With Wallace Around, Part 4, Scene 43. This episode’s original home is: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/with-wallace-around-part-4-scene-43-rwlj130/ Music credit: "Smooth Waters" by SergePavkinMusic, 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!

Discover Wren Island, where there’s always more to the story and YOU influence what happens next! In this episode, the author reads from Wren Island with Wallace Around and shares interactive aspects of the story. What is Wren Island with Wallace Around about? After moving to a remote island, 70-year-old Wallace Bernard enjoys unguarded friendship with a charming neighbor—until he realizes she’s the woman he’s been avoiding for fifty years. How does interactive serialized fiction work? People who subscribe to receive Laura’s emails (also known as Wren Islanders) receive regular installments of a continuing story. Between releases, Wren Islanders are included in behind-the-scenes peeks at the developing story and invited to influence what happens next. Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Listen to a Recap of Parts 1-3 (Episode 121): https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/with-wallace-around-parts-1-3-recap-rwlj121/ Listen from the beginning (Episode 082): https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/with-wallace-around-part-1-scene-1-rwlj082/ 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. Send a message to Laura: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/contact-laura/ Find more fun stuff on Laura's website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ This is episode 129, With Wallace Around, Part 4, Scene 42. This episode’s original home is: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/with-wallace-around-part-4-scene-42-rwlj129/ Music credit: "Smooth Waters" by SergePavkinMusic, 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!