Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast is exploring the two BlueJay Prompt Journals alongside two other creatives. Discussing how to approach prompts, the different mediums you could use to create, and the numerous conversations the prompts could start. This was a blast to put together and I hope that if you don't already have one or both of these journals in your collection that you will consider picking up a copy and exploring where the prompts could lead you.  The First...

I am so excited to have some family visiting and a brand new deck of the Vertellis Holiday Coasters!!!!! And correction: in the episode I say its a swedish company. Truly it is from the Netherlands - this is why you should not drink while podcasting!!!! I love this game, I love my family, and I am so glad that we get to put this episode together for you as we celebrate Christmas Eve and marry all of our many different traditions together!  This is a great episode to return to year-round...

As of right now, the episode I did in 2020 based around Nikita Gill Poetry is the TOP episode listened to in the history of this podcast. And it continues to get new listens EVERY DAY.  You're right. Nikita is INCREDIBLE. And there truly is a poem for everyone. and every situation. And everything. So why wouldn't you keep going back to that episode?  Well, now, you have TWO Nikita Gill episodes - and hopefully SOMEDAY she's a guest here on the podcast. Where we can discuss her process,...

This episode was intended as a catch-up quick information interlude and re-welcoming of sorts. But I rambled. And it felt right. So let's ramble away together, and explore what might have been forgotten between your first time here and where we are now. Listen or skip as feels right to you and we'll be back with our regularly scheduled programming - tomorrow! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

I know, it's so incredible to be back, but I've honestly been away so long, I wonder if I remember how to write a description that will catch your eye. Or start a conversation. Or spark a memory. So instead, let me say, thank you for sticking with me. Or thank you for finding your way here if this is the first episode of Learning to Fly you are experiencing.  Links relevant to todays' show include: ReadPoetry's 6 poems for the Winter Solstice:...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly Podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined again by Kiana (Kmusic1318) to discuss a recent song collaboration inspired by Bob Marley, the process of collaborating with other creators, and also what it has been like to perform in a time when the world is still trying to navigate the pandemic but ease out of precautions. This episode was a blast to create and I hope you guys will have just as much fun listening to it! Loren's Instagram:...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I shared the poems: "When the Bough Breaks" by Andrea Gibson, "Lady Lazarus" by Sylvia Plath, "The Soul has  Bandaged Moments" by Emily Dickenson, "The Backyard Mermaid" by Matthea Harvey, "Little Stones at my Window" by Mario Benedetti, and finally "How I am" by Jason Shinder. I hope that you'll listen to today's episode with care and as always take the time and space you need for yourself as we navigate these heavy topics - but also I...

I am thrilled to announce that today's guest is a fellow creative from within the Neil Hilborn Writing Circle Family and I'm so excited to also welcome them to our Learning to Fly family!!!!! We are discussing poetry, the concept of "coming out" to your family in more than the traditional sense and even exploring the subject of asexuality.  To support Mads and see what else they are up to lately: https://linktr.ee/MadalynM --- Send in a voice message:...

WELCOME BACK TO THE LEARNING TO FLY PODCAST!!!!!!!! It is soooooo lovely to have you here! New Logo by Serenya Chan: https://www.instagram.com/serenyachan/ Intro and Outro music by LivvyWritesPoetry:  https://www.instagram.com/livvywritespoetry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

It's Wednesday - that means random questions with Random people and I'm thrilled to be joined by Kaiden and Sophie Palmieri chatting about all things random - as always! P.s. Today is Kaiden's birthday so make sure to join me in wishing him a very happy celebration here and on Instagram as well! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast, Brenna and I are joined by another Summer Reading Challenge guest - author L.R. Friedman! And her book Decend is coming out sooo soon, on August 23, 2022! Tune into this episode to discover whether this novel is for you or not - and even better book two is coming in January!  L.R. Friedman is a highly organized, routine-based creator so please enjoy this wonderful playlist while you browse the other ways to support her and...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly Podcast, Brenna from @rose.colored.books and I are joined by self-published author Skyler Talley to discuss BOTH of her lovely books, her writing process and of course, your favorite: random questions! Please remember to support all three of us: Skyler's website: https://skylertalley.com/ Skyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itssimplysky/ Brenna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rose.colored.books/ And of course, you already...

Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast encourages us to take a step back and evaluate the way we treat ourselves and others as well. These are incredible poems, great for all ages and styles of life. I encourage you to share this episode, elaborate on it in your own voice and community, and as always continue to be the fabulous people I know each and every one of you are.  P.s. I got my dates mixed up - it truly felt like a Wednesday today - the national days advertised at the...

It's Wednesday - you know what that means! Today I'm joined by the ever wonderful Ian Quiet as we explore all things random - together! To support Ian: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IanQuiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianquiet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianquiet Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gt4cHAtvhX2jAdQVKh4kC?si=Q-f-zPbjSfiFAaqi8phqAg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ianquiet/posts --- Send in a voice message:...

Today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast was a difficult one to put together, but personally, I believe that makes it all the more important. Please listen with caution but do carry on.  If you'd like to support Story further:  https://linktr.ee/StoryTheAnimist If you'd like to join Neil Hilborn's writing circle: https://neilhilborn.com/writing-circle/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

It's Wednesday, so of course, that means random questions with random people returns!!!!!! And today I'm joined again by the poet Rajah with a brief appearance by The Pineapple King (Zach!)  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I'm joined by a fellow Neil Hilborn Writing Circle family member, Nayar. We talk circle, writing method, and of course we get to hear one of Nayars poems as well! Honestly, this is an episode I've been WAITING to make since the podcast began and I'm sorry it took SOOOOO long to get here but I could not be any more thrilled about how it turned out.  To support Nayar: https://www.instagram.com/nayar_cs/ --- Send in a voice message:...

On today's episode of Learning to Fly the podcast, I'm joined by Kaiden (Kyra) and Sophie Palmieri once again to discuss the poems "At Pegasis" by Terrence Hayes and "The Moon is Trans" by Joshua Jennifer Espinoza in connection with the importance of identity and queer living. If you want to understand more about why Kyra is an acceptable nickname for Kaiden provided my own personal history with him, please consider listening to his first episode with me - which aired earlier this...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I'm joined again by Kaiden Palmieri to tackle some of the most frequent questions regarding the Trans lifestyle, rights, and the process of transitioning that came our way over the last few months. If you have more questions on this topic please send them to me at [email protected] with the subject of LTF Random Questions One thing to note is that as we tackle this episode, we can only speak from the experiences we have as...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I'm thrilled that the Learning to Fly Summer Reading Challenge made this happen - so I'm joined with today's Co-host Brenna from Rose.Colored.Books and the guest of the hour is young author, Allie Sarah! Who was picked up by  SnowRidge Press for an incredible Young Adult Romance releasing later on.  To Further Support Allie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authoralliesarah/ Etsy:...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast we are joined by Ian Quiet to discuss music, songwriting, acting, and where he's headed from here!  To support Ian Check out: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gt4cHAtvhX2jAdQVKh4kC?si=ulNZy9UJRoCgOftO9t6qmw YouTube: youtube.com/c/IanQuiet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianquiet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ianquiet Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ianquiet/posts --- Send in a voice message:...

On today's episode of Random Questions with random people I'm joined by the poet Rajah - a fabulous returning guest - who inspired the random series in the first place! We talk about sports, and video games, and social media and lots of cool stuff. Enjoy!!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

I love that this season was kicked off with Brenna as a guest - and that it was a Wednesday so we had a Random Questions episode; but it's even better to have her return for a real episode about real and true content. Like writing, our summer challenge and so much more as well.  To support Brenna check out @rose.colored.books on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast I'm thrilled to bring back Ash Raymond James and to be able to discuss all the amazing projects coming soon and since we chatted here last. Honestly there's way too much happening in this episode for any one person to try to summarize it - but listen, have a laugh and know that it feels soooooo good to be back here with you all. Each and every day.  To support Ash: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashraymondjames/ Pre-order we are all...

On today's episode of the Learning to Fly podcast we take inspiration from body mind and spirit Saturdays and revamp them into self Care Saturdays. Today we discussed healthy apple nachos, spending time outside, getting enough sleep and of course the #LTFSummerReading challenge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelybluejaypoetry/message