The Mormon Lit Lab Podcast

Annaliese discusses the poem “Living Room” with MerrijaneRice. We discuss the events in Merrijane’s life that led to the creation of this poem, and the symbolism of mending past mistakes. Read “Living Room” - https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/living-room-by-merrijane-riceMerrijane recommends:The Name of the Rose by Umberto EcoPoetry by Darlene Young - https://amzn.to/46KqInx(commission link)The Adam Dalgliesh series by P.D. James - https://amzn.to/42l6WxM(commission link)Merrijane’s work:Grace Like Water – https://amzn.to/4o1TRSy(commission link)Out of the Dust - https://amzn.to/3KthdBZ(commission link)Like a Fire Burning - https://amzn.to/4mJzUyy(commission link)Not in the Wind - https://amzn.to/46JJgEt(commission link)Website - https://www.merrijanerice.com/Follow: a Latter-day Saint Poetry Podcast:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2sFdQijBVgOyg6mFFkXVAsApple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-a-latter-day-saint-poetry-podcast/id1649001512Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/latterdaysaintpoetryThis interview was produced in coordination with the Mormon Lit Lab Podcast. Audio editing: Liz Busby Website - https://www.mormonlitlab.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mormonlitlab/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/044rQa8Up9gbJPz4Z1oz37 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064573994131 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mormonlitlab

Annaliese discusses the story “Escondida” (“Hidden” in English) with author Jesús Baldemar Liévano. We cover the spiritual experiences of children, and why children are so beloved of our Lord. Read “Escondida” en español – https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/escondida-by-jes%C3%BAs-baldemar-li%C3%A9vano Read “Hidden” in English - https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/hidden-by-jes%C3%BAs-baldemar-li%C3%A9vano Anthology created by Jesús's writing group: Horror Vacui - https://amzn.to/4mlgcsF (commission link) Jesús recommends: Eleusis by R. de la Lanza - https://amzn.to/46loD19 (commission link) This interview was produced in coordination with the Mormon Lit Lab Podcast. Audio editing: Liz Busby Website - https://www.mormonlitlab.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mormonlitlab/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/044rQa8Up9gbJPz4Z1oz37 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064573994131 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mormonlitlab

Annaliese discusses the story “Rebecca, La Misionera” (“Rebecca, the Missionary” in English) with author Arisael Rivera. We cover why we like superheroes so much, and what questions arise from having an LDS missionary be a superhero.Read “Rebecca, La Misionera” en español – https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/rebecca-la-misionera-by-arisael-riveraRead “Rebecca, the Missionary” in English - https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/rebecca-the-missionary-by-arisael-riveraArisael recommends:The Office – show released on NBCLet Me Drown with Moses by James Goldberg - https://amzn.to/4p2Cz8XFind Arisael online:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/arisael_riv/?hl=enWord to the People Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wordtothepeopleco/Word to the People Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wordtothepeoplecoThis interview was produced in coordination with the Mormon Lit Lab Podcast.Audio editing: Liz BusbyWebsite - https://www.mormonlitlab.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mormonlitlab/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/044rQa8Up9gbJPz4Z1oz37Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064573994131Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mormonlitlab

Annaliese discusses the story "A Ward House Stirring" with author William Morris. We cover the origin of the story, and what some of the surrealist imagery means.Read "A Ward House Stirring" - https://www.mormonlitlab.org/post/a-ward-house-stirring-by-william-morrisWilliam recommends:Irreantum - https://irreantum.associationmormonletters.org/Andor - show on Disney+Find William online:A Motley Vision - https://motleyvision.org/Frozen Sea Press - https://frozenseapress.com/This interview was produced in coordination with the Mormon Lit Lab Podcast.Audio editing: Liz BusbyWebsite - https://www.mormonlitlab.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mormonlitlab/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/044rQa8Up9gbJPz4Z1oz37Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064573994131Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/mormonlitlab

This episode contains all thirteen finalists for the 14th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz held in June 2025. Each year, we give out a small cash prize to the writer of the audience’s favorite piece. To vote, please listen to all twelve pieces, then visit our website and rank your favorite four. Voting is open from Monday, June 30th until the end of the day on Sunday, July 6th. The winners of the Audience Choice and Judge's Choice Prizes will be announced on Monday, July 7th. The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit ⁠mormonlitlab.org⁠.Audio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Rebecca, la Misionera” by Arisael Rivera. Read the print version on our website.This piece is presented in the original Spanish. To hear the translated version, please listen to this episode.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Lucia BrownAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Rebecca, the Missionary” by Arisael Rivera. Read the print version on our website.This piece is presented in translation. To hear the original Spanish version, please listen to this episode.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Translator: Arisael RiveraNarrator: Nicole Wilkes GoldbergAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Mad Poet Passes” by J.S. Absher. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: J.S. AbsherAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “The Joseph Lines” by Michael Hicks. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Michael HicksAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Use It in Our Daily Lives” by Lara Niedermeyer. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Lara NiedermeyerAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Thief” by Lee Ann Setzer. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Lee Ann SetzerAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “The Fugitive” by Mario Montani. Read the print version on our website.This piece is presented in translation. To hear the original Spanish version, please listen to this episode.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Translator: Mario MontaniNarrator: Mario MontaniAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “El Fugitivo” by Mario Montani. Read the print version on our website.This piece is presented in the original Spanish. To hear the translated version, please listen to this episode.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Mario MontaniAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “A Ward House Stirring” by William Morris. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: William MorrisAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Hidden” by Jesús Baldemar Liévano. Read the print version on our website.This piece is presented in translation. To hear the original Spanish version, please listen to this episode.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Translator: Jessie ChristensenNarrator: James GoldbergAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Escondida” by Jesús Baldemar Liévano. Read the print version on our website.This piece is presented in the original Spanish. To hear the translated version, please listen to this episode.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Jesús Baldemar LiévanoAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Lifecycle of Strawberries (and me)” by Michelle Graabek Wallace. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Michelle Graabek WallaceAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Living Room” by Merrijane Rice. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Merrijane RiceAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “Magical Thinking” by Janci Patterson. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: Janci PattersonAudio Editing: Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “The Keeper of the Prison” by Isabelle Cook. Read the print version on our website.The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.Narrator: James GoldbergAudio Editing: Liz Busby