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/

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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