How to Write about Sex and Death and Dreams

By Jay Kettering

Published August 8, 2022 at 6:09 PM MDT

In this episode, we pair writers who were born to be storytellers—poet Mara Panich and singer/songwriter Margi Cates, accompanied by guitarist Nick Barr.

This episode contains some adult language and themes, which may be unsuitable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

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