WREN Cast

In the final episode of 2023, Kate shares guest author Mike Rickett's debut piece, "I'm Gracie." Mike tells about the time he got stoned while rewatching the 1997 classic "Good Will Hunting," during which he realizes the meaning of life, spins around heaven and hell before being reborn, and thoroughly freaks out his fiancee. Mike Rickett is based in Maine and plans to release his debut novel in 2024. CW: adoption, cannabis Go to wrencowriting.com to read transcripts and to learn more about the writing support services WREN CO--which stands for Written English Collaboration--can offer in personal, professional, and creative projects, as well as admissions and application support.

After reading about Pompeii as a kid, Kate resolved to steer clear of volcanos. But the thing with volcanos is that people have long been kind of drawn to them. So when she trades the cold of New England for the warmth of Mexico, she finds herself living 30 km from an active stratovolcano, Popocateptl. And last May it started to erupt. CW: natural disasters. Go to wrencowriting.com to read transcripts and to learn more about the writing support services WREN CO--which stands for Written English Collaboration--can offer in personal, professional, and creative projects, as well as admissions and application support.

In her first piece of season three, Kate makes peace all the things she tells herself she should and should not do. Should: run, write. Shouldn't: criticize, scroll. But then she learns to stop "shoulding" herself and to get on with it. Except the running. That can go F itself. Go to wrencowriting.com to read transcripts and to learn more about the writing support services WREN CO--which stands for Written English Collaboration--can offer in personal, professional, and creative projects, as well as admissions and application support.

In this inaugural episode of season three, Kate is honored to present a piece written by Maria Wood, in memory of her incomparable late grandfather, Mr. Howard Wood. First published in The Talbot Spy, the piece is a testament to a life well-lived, and well-shared with family and community, and pairs perfectly with every Thanksgiving dinner. Go to wrencowriting.com to read transcripts and to learn more about the writing support services WREN CO--which stands for Written English Collaboration--can offer in personal, professional, and creative projects, as well as admissions and application support.

Last week guest author Elissa Lash took the mic to share her piece “Stripped: The Novel Didn’t Work.” Today Elissa joins Kate for a conversation about the writing process: making space and time for writing, receiving criticism with curiosity, the bravery to put a piece aside when it's not working, and the shared joy of a Smith College education. Go to wrencowriting.com to read transcripts and to learn more about the writing support services WREN CO--which stands for Written English Collaboration--can offer in personal, professional, and creative projects, as well as admissions and application support. You can listen to Elissa reading “Stripped: The Novel Didn’t Work” here or read it here.