Ep. 1081 – From Doubleday Editor to Captivating 1970s Fiction Podcast Host with Laura Van Wormer (@LauraVanWormer)
“If you could imagine an entire country whose mental illnesses are untreated and their addictions to drugs and alcohol are running rampant in the streets, our society has improved a wee bit. However, it does make for some fun times looking back.” – Laura Van Wormer
Today’s featured fellow bestselling bookcaster is editor and researcher, Laura Van Wormer. Laura and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, the power of well-crafted storytelling, how sobriety transformed her creativity, and more!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
What inspired Laura to create "The Class of 74" podcast
The importance of original fiction podcasts and her goal to transport listeners through storytelling
Cultural and Social Changes in the 1970s
Her practical advice for aspiring writers
The good and bad of writer’s groups
Laura’s Site: https://classof74podcast.com/
Laura’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFP0A/allbooks
Laura’s Podcast, “The Class of ’74”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-life-is-full-of-surprises/id1795138412?i=1000750952378
The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016
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