Read with Laura Joy

About Read with Laura Joy

The official podcast of author Laura Joy Lloyd, creator of interactive serialized fiction, where there’s always more to the story and readers influence what happens next.

Publisher

Laura Joy Lloyd

Category

arts · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jul 2023

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

150 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Anacortes Public Library Talk – RWLJ150

   In this episode, listen to Laura Joy Lloyd’s talk at the Anacortes Public Library in the spring of 2026. Want Laura to speak to your book club or other community organization? Send Laura a message through the Contact page on her website. To learn more about Wren Island novels, interactive serialized fiction, and other fun stuff, head to Laura’s website: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ To start influencing what happens on Wren Island, subscribe to receive Laura’s emails: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ Thanks for listening to Read with Laura Joy! 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. This is episode 150, Anacortes Public Library Talk, released on October 16, 2026. This episode’s original home: https://laurajoylloyd.com/anacortes-public-library-talk-rwlj150/ Music credit: plain-acoustic-inspiring-folk-music-128699 courtesy of Pixabay.

2. 

   2 Oct 2026

   How Readers Influenced Far From Unremarkable: A Wren Island Novel – RWLJ149

   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 second Wren Island novel, Far From Unremarkable, and shares interactive aspects of the story. Get your copy of Far From Unremarkable: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/ Become a Wren Islander: https://www.laurajoylloyd.com/sign-up-for-lauras-posts/ What is Far From Unremarkable about? A monumental regret. A fluttering chance for redemption. Seventy-year-old Wallace Bernard moves to a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, ideal digs for a man accustomed to being invisible. Drawn by magnetic neighbors into troubleshooting a stalled-out romance, an aimless youngster’s prospects, and an unworldly woman’s sway toward independence, he becomes a trusted member of his new community—unaware he is inextricably linked to one neighbor’s enduring grief. When fresh loss dissolves his loner facade, magnanimous friends offer attentive support. But can Wallace find peace in being far from unremarkable? Restorative Wren Island is the setting for this heartwarming story about embracing community, pursuing friendship, and cherishing loved ones. 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/ 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 149, How Readers Influenced Far From Unremarkable: A Wren Island Novel. This episode’s original home: https://laurajoylloyd.com/how-readers-influenced-far-from-unremarkable-a-wren-island-novel-rwlj149/ 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.

3. 

   12 Dec 2025

   A Conversation with Essea White Part 2 – RWLJ148

   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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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

82

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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