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Where I'm FromCarolyn Freyer-JonesWhere I’m From #55By Carolyn Freyer-Jones Inspired by George Ella LyonI am from paper platesfrom Thomas’s English muffins and white label, no name ketchup I am from the first floor apartment with the long hallway and the dining table where cigarettes were tamped out in the skin of mostly eaten baked potatoes I am from grass outside the building and sweet gum trees with spiky balls that were used as weapons
2026-10-2041 minWhere I'm FromJacqueline Whitmore Where I’m From #54By Jacqueline WhitmoreInspired by George Ella LyonI am from sunshine and citrus groves,porch swings and sweet tea.I am from azalea bushes blooming vividly in my backyard.bursting fuchsia petals, just in time for Easter.I am from orange blossomsa harbinger for good luck, health and fertility.I’m from pot roast dinners and scenic drives on lazy Sunday afternoons.From Elsie Mae and Rodgers.I’m from...
2026-10-1333 minWhere I'm FromGillian JorgensenWhere I’m From #53By Gillian JorgensenInspired by George Ella LyonI am from dirt clods,from cheddar cheese and Crisco shortening.I am from the wallpaper in every room.(Florals, rabbits, my fingertips followed textures rough and smooth.)I am from wheat fields, turning from green to gold with the seasons andalways full of grasshoppers.I’m from roll-ups and freckles,from Catherine and Melvina.I’m from the meticulous plannersa...
2026-10-0635 minWhere I'm FromBecca Andrews Where I’m From #52By Becca AndrewsInspired by George Ella Lyon I am from a mixing bowlShiny and dentedSmudges of fudgy chocolate frostingStreaked across worn metal by eager fingers.I am from dust motes dancing in the multicolored light(Stained glass transforms the ordinary intomagic)I am from magnolia treesLoaded with dark, waxy leaves and stiff, ivory petalsCoaxed out of loamy, midnight dirt.
2026-09-2936 minWhere I'm FromMyriam Steinberg Where I’m From #51by Myriam Steinberg Inspired by George Ella LyonI am from booksFrom Frog and Toad, and frogs on a logI am from behind the curtain of the darkening room(orange and purple skies, book on sill, heart beating “will I get caught”)I am from lilacs and wisteria Jutting and dripping, bookending the gardenI’m from le hadlik ner shel shabbat and big noses From Danny and Claudine...
2026-09-2229 minWhere I'm FromMya McDowell Where I’m From #50By Mya McDowellInspired by George Ella LyonI am from above ground pool.From Tropicana Orange Juice and Entennmann’s. I am from the house on the corner,tiny, colorful, smelling like fresh-cut grass.I am from bright tulips,that only grow at the crack of Spring.I’m from movie nights and sensitivityFrom Keith McDowell and Yasmin HerreraI’m from the harmless teasing and bike rides. From ‘You need to hav...
2026-08-1832 minWhere I'm FromAmy Rogers Where I’m From #49By Amy RogersInspired by George Ella LyonI am from skillet dinners,from Rice-A-Roni and Chef Boyardee.I am from just another cinderblock apartment complex where kids fend for themselves. Gray, two-story, with damp carpet from Florida’s mildew.I am from the backyard grass at the house in Michigan where we lived before it all went wrong.I’m from fast eaters and arthritics, from Julius...
2026-08-1127 minWhere I'm FromAsha Dore Where I’m From #48By Asha Dore Inspired by George Ella Lyon*Originally published at The RumpusI write where the rocks gather on the concrete steps leading down from the front door. Rocks that sparkle black and silver like they fell out of the sky. The sky rocks gather in between the porch boards.I pull my dress out to fill it with rocks. I gather up the rocks, fold my dress in, carry them inside and drop them in old peanut butt...
2026-08-0443 minWhere I'm FromRia CarroganWhere I’m From #47By Ria Carrogan Inspired by George Ella LyonI am from an 80s VHS player and Saturday morning cartoons.From Ice Magic and Marmite.I am from sitting on the back door step on warm summer nights, sipping sharp cider and watching the bats in the apple tree.I am from lavender and thistle, Fragrant, sharp, with a defiant ability to flourish.I...
2026-07-2851 minWhere I'm FromGeorge Ella LyonWhere I’m From #46 with George Ella Lyon A beautiful discussion about the original poem and all of its permutations. A truly joyous conversation.
2026-07-2137 minWhere I'm FromMiranda VatterottWhere I’m From #45By Miranda VatterottInspired by George Ella LyonI am from a latchkeyFrom Vicks Vaporub for whatever ails youSoaring heat over 100 degrees of the Central ValleyAt least it’s dry heatI am from raisins and figs from the fields my great grandparents worked From summer camping trips And long sobremesasFrom Stella and Jesse whose provisions had no end From a teacher and a cop
2026-07-1430 minWhere I'm FromLynn ShattuckWhere I’m From #44By Lynn ShattuckInspired by George Ella LyonI am from rainforestAnd no road outFrom sharp mountaintops and silver waterI am from Nowell Avenue, where my entire universe once lived:Godparents, aunt, uncle and cousins, best friend and babysittersI am from sliding glass back doors, always openSeven-Up and TriscuitsAnd slivers of summerI am from strong women:...
2026-07-0731 min
The Podcast for Real-Life HeroinesSeason 7 Episode 7 - Interview with Alyson SheltonIn this warm, reflective, and deeply moving episode, Susanna talks with Alyson Shelton about the power of storytelling, reclaiming our voices, and the quiet courage it takes to believe our stories are worth telling. An award-winning screenwriter, essayist, and editor, Alyson shares the origin story of her beloved Instagram Live series, Where I'm From — inspired by George Ella Lyon's iconic poem of the same name — and how a simple invitation during the pandemic grew into a gathering of over 250 writers and poets sharing pieces of who they are.Together, Susanna and Alyson explore the idea of t...
2026-07-0633 minThe Podcast for Real-Life HeroinesSeason 7 Episode 7 - Interview with Alyson SheltonIn this warm, reflective, and deeply moving episode, Susanna talks with Alyson Shelton about the power of storytelling, reclaiming our voices, and the quiet courage it takes to believe our stories are worth telling. An award-winning screenwriter, essayist, and editor, Alyson shares the origin story of her beloved Instagram Live series, Where I'm From — inspired by George Ella Lyon's iconic poem of the same name — and how a simple invitation during the pandemic grew into a gathering of over 250 writers and poets sharing pieces of who they are.Together, Susanna and Alyson explore the idea of t...
2026-07-0633 minWhere I'm FromHeather FreseWhere I’m From #43By Heather FreseInspired by George Ella LyonI am from cedar closets,From Sun-In and orange Cheeto dust.I am from the covered bridge in the park, paintworn, children rolling in the green grass underneath.I am from the honeysuckle wafting along the rail trail whose goldensweet tendrils I remember as if they were my own.I am from Sunday morning tennis matches, holding service on the court,From Otto and Edna, Paul and Geraldine...
2026-06-3037 min
Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingSummer Rewind: The Loneliness of Sibling Loss with Alyson Shelton and Lynn ShattuckSend us Fan MailAbout this episode:I am currently on break so I can focus on my writing and some much-needed rest. Until I return with new episodes on September seventeenth, I’ve curated a summer rewind series of fan favorites. This week’s episode with Lynn Shattuck and Alyson Shelton was recorded in October 2024 Back then, the Loss of a Lifetime: Grieving Siblings Share Stories of Love, Loss, and Hope anthology was a dream they were working to fulfill. This month, the book celebrated its first birthday. The wisdom in this episode, which fueled the publ...
2026-06-2550 minWhere I'm FromMelissa MeloroWhere I’m From #42By Melissa MeloroInspired by George Ella LyonI am from books,From Italian Ice, brown, low-pile carpet, and a big stack of recordsI am from the downstairs room where I keep a bucket of toys, including an old cast from my arm,smelly and covered in faded 2nd grade signatures.I am from the warm, never-bending rule of Family FirstAnd original performances created with a dozen cousinsI am from freshly cu...
2026-06-2332 minWhere I'm FromKatie ColtWhere I'm From #41By Katie ColtInspired by George Ella LyonI am from FM radio,from the backseat of a Buick and the piano bench.I am from the cement patio outside the sliding glass door.(Gray, cool to the touch, a playground for ants).I am from the tomato plantsthe cicadaswhose swelling songs still serenade meon July evenings.I’m from diet s...
2026-06-1638 minWhere I'm FromEileen DrennenWhere I'm From #40By Eileen DrennenInspired by George Ella LyonI am from books shelved floor-to-ceiling, reading for hours and making notes in the margins. From crunchy buttered hard rolls and good Jewish rye,Tea with cream and sugar and jugs of Gallo wine.I’m from the three-story Victorian bought for a song, From Lemon Pledge and orange Formica,Stained glass laughter and door-slammed tears. I’m from Lily of...
2026-06-0934 minWhere I'm FromKassie J. RunyanWhere I'm From #39By Kassie J. RunyanInspired by George Ella LyonI am from a child’s dreamFormed of stars and sheepI am from yesterday’s homeAlways changing, painting patterns on the wall,And smelling like lavenderI am from the dirt in the groundAs it runs through my fingersAnd I imagine what it will growI am from music being sung in every roomFrom the...
2026-06-0228 minWhere I'm FromKim RoweWhere I’m From #38By Kim RoweInspired by George Ella LyonI’m from window air conditioners,from Happy Meals and Rainbow Brite.I’m from the hills in every direction.(Verdant, rolling, a compromise between the jutting, coal-rich Appalachias to the Southwestand the horizontal, swampy farmland of Jersey to the Northeast.)I’m from the peonie bushthe persimmon treewhose fruit I loved because I lovedmy grandpop.
2026-05-2634 minWhere I'm FromNisha ModyWhere I’m From #37By Nisha ModyInspired by George Ella LyonI am from hair oil,from Amla and coconut.I am from the carpet beneath my mom’s bed where I sat as my mom applied it on my hair.(oatmeal colored, burbur, unforgiving)I am from the bouganvilleamagenta, my mom’s dream flower,also known as the paper flower which I just learned is edible.I'm from snacky dinners and anxiety,from Nalini and Himat.I'm from t...
2026-05-1936 minWhere I'm FromTria WenWhere I’m From #36By Tria WenInspired by George Ella LyonI am from VHS tapes spooling to snow over time.From Joni Mitchell’s Greatest Hits, and vinyl from 1966,black as the soil in my parents’ garden.I am from the ocean of my mother’s imagination:a sea that is the sky, a sky that is the sea,air savory with the salts of our next meal —a wakeup from a dream.I am...
2026-05-1240 minWhere I'm FromRonit Plank (Take 2)Where I’m From #35By Ronit PlankInspired by George Ella LyonI am from a scratchy sofa striped in five different shades of brown and hotel towels we broughthome in our suitcasesFrom Raid roach spray, Aquanet, canned creamed corn, and bringing Dad coffee in themornings: two teaspoons Folgers, two teaspoons sugar, a splash of creamI am from bigger than the first apartment, darker and dirtier compared to the rental house, half a
2026-05-0533 minWhere I'm FromRonit Plank (Take 1)Where I’m From #35By Ronit PlankInspired by George Ella LyonI am from a scratchy sofa striped in five different shades of brown and hotel towels we broughthome in our suitcasesFrom Raid roach spray, Aquanet, canned creamed corn, and bringing Dad coffee in themornings: two teaspoons Folgers, two teaspoons sugar, a splash of creamI am from bigger than the first apartment, darker and dirtier compared to the rental house, half a
2026-05-0525 minWhere I'm FromLina LauWhere I’m From #34By Lina LauInspired by George Ella LyonI am from homemade thingsPizza and dresses and playdough in every colourI am from the house before the bend,Small, red-brick, blooming lilacs in springI am from a towering mapleSwung in its arms, covered in leaf piles, burnt orange and brilliantI am from snow forts and blanket fortsSummer road trips across the borderSand in our ba...
2026-04-2822 minWhere I'm FromJeannine OuelletteWhere I’m From #33By Jeannine OuelletteInspired by George Ella LyonFine WovenI am from overflowing ashtrays, from store-brand cereal and late payments.I am from steep wooden stairs (rickety, paint flaking, slats of sunlight nourishing thechickweed).I am from the ancient volcanic rock, the clear, rolling creeks, both tumbling incessantlytoward Lake Superior, whose cold waters and ocean-sized waves pulse through myveins like blood.I’m from democrats and foremen, from Geor...
2026-04-2145 minWhere I'm FromMeera VijayannWhere I’m From #32 By Meera VijayannInspired by George Ella LyonI am from the pages of old journals,From Bona and black ink, I am from wooden floors filled with toys and baby clothes,(Lemony, fragrant, I can’t quite explain why this is).I am from jasmines, pine trees, sweet leaves that hold morning dew,I am from Diwali dinners and unbridled Joy,From Maloo and Mccombe, I’m from the kind of l...
2026-04-1430 minWhere I'm FromChristina MauroWhere I'm From #31By Christina MauroInspired by George Ella LyonI am from the 70's,From hot Folgers coffee and Lipton’s sweet iced tea.I am from the house of Garcia with its family photos and the smell of leather saddles and fresh tortillas,Resilient, tender, the laughter of men sharing their stories while sitting at the kitchen table.I am from bluebonnets and mesquite trees as far as the eyes can see, Fluffy blue petals the height of my...
2026-04-0721 minWhere I'm FromLisa RizzoWhere I'm From #30By Lisa RizzoInspired by George Ella LyonI am from the back seats of rusty old cars,from Crisco and Jell-O.I am from a lawn stretching to farm fields behind(bee-laden and humid, smelling of wind and black loam)I am from the promise of wild rose and lilacoffering sweetness after snow-laden winter.I’m from watching family home movies.Our bodies flickered across th...
2026-03-3128 minWhere I'm FromRosanna StaffaWhere I’m From #29By Rosanna StaffaInspired by George Ella LyonI am from a blue Atala bikeFrom Borotalco Roberts and Coty powder #21the whiff of candy they left in the bathroomI’m from watching a snowfall from window to windowOld newspapers piled on a chair and a piano.I am from yellow tramways and small squares with dripping fountainsSidewalks smelling pungent,after a Spring rainfall, skunk.-likeI am f...
2026-03-2420 minWhere I'm FromJody Ohlsen CollinsWhere I’m From #28By Jody Ohlsen CollinsInspired by George Ella LyonI am from doughboy pools and homemade Barbie housesfrom Huffy bikes and Helms Bakery donuts.I am from three sisters to a room and broad green bermuda lawns.I am from bright sandy beaches and weeping willowswhose drooping green sheltered me from California’s sun.I am from Coppertone and Sun-Infrom Helen and Wes and John.I am from belting out a...
2026-03-1722 minWhere I'm FromMaureen C. BerryWhere I'm From #27By Maureen C. BerryInspired by George Ella LyonI am from buttercream yellow kitchen walls,From a General Electric avocado green stove and The Good Housekeeping Cookbook.I am from the tiger lilies pushing up against the chain-linked fence.(Orange, erect, between patches of urine-soaked lawn from the dogs.)I am from the Rose of SharonThe neighbor’s elmWhose limbs stole across our yard blanketing pollen...
2026-03-1035 minWhere I'm FromTonya ToddWhere I’m From #26by Tonya ToddInspired by George Ella LyonI am from books and cats and baseball bats,from Mother’s Milk and Banner Batteries.I am from the swimming pool in the back yard.(Deep, shimmeringeyes stinging like chlorinated dreams.)I am from Oleander bushes,their poison-laced leavesbright and fragrant as rose petals.I am from Christmas cookies and big teeth,from Butterflies and Carnations.I am from hand washersand hand-me-ups,from sit up and settle down...
2026-03-0320 minWhere I'm FromMichelle YangWhere I’m From #25 By Michelle YangInspired by George Ella Lyon I am from sweet potato noodlesfrom Shin Ramyun, jajangmyeon, and barley tea.From the apartment atop a Korean bathhouse(boisterous, chained, with bees buzzing between bristly bricks.) I am from the forbidden mango my Po-po sneaks me,the pulpy fibers cling between my baby teeth.I’m from incensed family shrines and stocky, 6-foot Northerner frames.From Yeh-yeh, Po-po, Lao-yeh, Lao-Lao.I’m from s...
2026-02-0333 minWhere I'm FromBuick AudraWhere I’m From #24by Buick AudraInspired by George Ella LyonI’m from things I didn’t get to chooseLike mango groves and Southern rootsThe latter of which, I found out by looking onlineI’m from water ballet in Pelican LakeMy cousin Er was other long legsOur grandmother couldn’t quite see us, so we danced for her earsI’m from many church basements in the suburbs of BostonSmall Styr...
2026-01-2731 minWhere I'm FromGia RuizWhere I'm From #23By Gia RuizInspired by George Ella LyonI am from layawaysFrom generic cola and heartburn causing picante chipsI am from 9 homes in 17 years, on military bases, in the middle of pineapple fields, next to undetonated bombs.I am from plantains, brown and bruised, then fried, and smashed at just the right time.I’m from my mom’s lived ghost stories and curly hair and loudest laugh, and elaborate homemade Halloween costumes.From Juan and Linda and Javieri...
2026-01-2018 minWhere I'm FromFox Henry FrazierWhere I’m From #22By Fox Henry FrazierInspired by George Ella LyonI am from Susquehanna and Chenango riverbanks,from rock salt and backyard timber rattlesnakes.I am from a house with beautiful hearthstones—smooth, grey, smelling faintly of rain—and another house, scented with lavender and hibiscusand gunpowder.I am from ivy and holly and This berryprobably won’t kill me if I only take the tiniest bite,and from bitter...
2026-01-1321 minWhere I'm FromMaxine LipnerWhere I Am From #21By Maxine LipnerInspired by George Ella LyonI am from sharing black and white cookies with my older sister at the neighborhoodbakery, where the woman behind the counter knew my mother from way back whenFrom beads of lemon pledge on wood grain, hard-earned from a printer turned copyeditor’s wages and from the used, slightly dented, silver blue Chrysler that took us onmotel road tripsI am from the new Mitchell-lama co...
2026-01-0622 minWhere I'm FromAly LeavittWhere I’m From #20By Aly LeavittInspired by George Ella LyonI am from diet coke bottles hidden in the closetFrom powdered hostess donuts and the big shop truck that drove us to get both from 7-11 after Saturday morning chores.I am from the tallest house on the block with the colorful wallsand the furniture that never stayed in the same spot for too long, because you can rearrange your furniture when you can't rearrange your life....
2025-12-3021 minWhere I'm FromErik Sandstrom Where I’m From #19By Erik SandstromInspired by George Ella LyonI am from the toy bins at the Ben Franklin Five and DimeFrom a Mattel Fanner 50 and a tube of Testor’s glueI am from a tiny bedroom, walls papered with photos from the pages of Car Craft and Hot Rod magazineSafe, embracing - leaves from the backyard oak brush against my window screenI am from the onions rotting in Sakata’s field which we hurled at each...
2025-12-2330 minWhere I'm FromEmily WithnallWhere I’m From #18By Emily WithnallOriginally published in High Desert Journal Inspired by George Ella LyonClaret cup cacti announce themselves in everything I write. This surprised me at first, but it shouldn’t have. I’ve been pierced more than once by their spines. When in bloom, tiny vermillion bouquets dot the dry ground. They are everything I aspire to be.Papa bartended at Sipapu ski lodge. The lodge looked like it had been built in another century. Only locals skied there. Black widows lurked...
2025-12-1640 minWhere I'm FromPeg ConwayWhere I’m From #17By Peg ConwayInspired by George Ella LyonI am from cartoons on Saturday morning,from Oreos dipped in milk andCampbell’s chicken noodle soup heated in the copper-bottomed potthen slurped from the spoon. I am from the house with brown pillars that reach for the sky.From the weeping willow tree whose branches, like feathers,dangle to the ground,from the ever-present absence that my mom’s death l...
2025-12-0924 minWhere I'm FromVanessa KingWhere I’m From #16By Vanessa KingInspired George Ella LyonI am from chlorine.From Speedo and Tyr.I am from the stuccoed ranch on Estero and the poorly-placed box past the gate, too-green grass,parchment skies, the blast of an oven every time you open the front door. But, hey, it’s a dry heat.I’m from manicured palms and white-trunked orange, humming with bees my brother wasdesperate to avoid. We were warned not to eat the fr...
2025-12-0218 minWhere I'm FromLucie FrostWhere I’m From #15By Lucie FrostInspired by George Ella LyonI am from TV dinners, on my dad’s side.From Swanson’s Chicken Pot Pie and Morton’s Turkey Dinner.On my mother’s, from “health food.”Homemade yogurt, always plain, and pressure-cooked artichokes.I am from San Antonio summers.A one-story ranch wrapped around the swimming pool, decorator-styled, full of liquor,electronics, and stepmothers, noisy with anger.Mostly, I am from Guadalajara.A tile-fl...
2025-11-2530 minWhere I'm FromAlyson Shelton & AnonymousWhere I’m From #14By Alyson Shelton Inspired by George Ella LyonI am from bathing suits,From Ragu and Chanel No. 5.I am from sandy feet.(Gritty, crunchy on the floor and in my mouth,Proof of daily joys.)I am from kelp, wrapped around my ankles,scaring friends, but never me.I’m from a lead foot on the accelerator andmaking family jokes out of fresh wounds, the ones that s...
2025-11-1805 minWhere I'm FromAnn KellyWhere I’m From #13By Ann Kathryn KellyInspired by George Ella LyonI am from an Irish Clan’s love,strong as bedrock, deep as ocean,the baby in the family almost taken,decades after baby fat grew lean.(A bleeding brain tumor, caught before bedrock could crumble.)I am from a surgeon’s scalpel,my Superman in a cape of blue scrubs,who outran, outflew, outwittedred kryptonite inside me.I am f...
2025-11-1121 minWhere I'm FromStacy Mendell Where I’m From #12By Stacy MendellInspired by George Ella LyonI am from the purple banana seat bike,from slip-on Keds and double knit dresses,from Piggly Wiggly and S&H Green Stamps.I am from the 3rd house down on Redbud Drive,the one with two pine trees shading the drive way,(Collected as saplings, tended in coffee cans,eternally scented with Folgers).I am from the plump stand of Pampas grass in the...
2025-11-0415 minWhere I'm FromMeg Nocero Where I’m From #11By Meg NoceroInspired by George Ella LyonThe Italian-American Dreamer – to be seen and appreciated for our culture’s contributionsThe story of my family explored and written about after spending hours in a closet with preciousmemories and photosCherishing the stories of those pioneers who came before me, celebrating our roots and addingon to legacy.I Am From PoemI am from magical pixie dust and an imagination that knew no boun...
2025-10-2818 minWhere I'm FromElizabeth HeiseWhere I’m From #10By Elizabeth HeiseInspired by George Ella LyonI am from tumbleweedsFrom brewer’s yeast and goldensealI am from a little white house on Quiet Lane,peeling stucco, a deep blue sky, the heavy scent of sageI am from red chile growing wild behind Ramona’s housedon't rub your eyes or you’ll be sorryI’m from living with want and joking about the worst of itI’m from M...
2025-10-2129 minWhere I'm FromGiselle InterianoWhere I’m From #9By Giselle InterianoInspired by Geroge Ella LyonI am from recycled food containers with leftovers instead of yogurt. From watered down dish soap and Vicks. I am from mold seeping through the bedroom walls, moist, cold, I CAN’T STOP SNEEZING. I am from avocado trees with brittle branches and ripe avocados I pick for lunch. I am from winter’s at 20218 Steinway’s cul de sac, from...
2025-10-1420 minWhere I'm FromEmily BrisseWhere I’m From #8By Emily BrisseInspired by George Ella LyonI’m from backyard vegetable gardens,from the rhubarb in spring to tomatoes in fall,from cold cans of Pepsi and red licorice twists,the long hollow candy doubling as a straw.I’m from kid-marked lawns of crab grass and dirt patches, spikey and flour-dry,from the trees we played beneath–those two giant pines–and the birches...
2025-10-0718 minWhere I'm FromAlexis Donkin Where I’m From #7By Alexis DonkinInspired by George Ella LyonI am from freshly inked paperFrom acrylic coated canvas and natural bristle brushes, Lowden guitars and Audix microphones.I am from skylights flooding into stained glassDappling floors and walls with manipulated light, refined and separated, only to pool onto quilts in chaos.I am from rotting leavesMingled with slender needlesRed with rust, returning to the earth, with every underfoot cru...
2025-09-3024 minWhere I'm FromTiffany Babb Where I’m From #6By Tiffany BabbInspired by George Ella LyonI am from coffee groundsFrom cheap maple syrup and Lipton tea bagsI am from the place where spiders hidechaotic, loud-- where are you?I am from dandelion blossomsHeavy with pollen and waiting to travelI'm from celery and onions chopped so fine they're transparent, From Eloisa and ChuyiI'm from laughing too loud and l...
2025-09-2321 min
Spider-Dan And The Secret BoresBarbie (2023) W/ Co-host Tonya Todd, Alyson Shelton & B. Danielle Watkins - Banned Movie MonthThe Banned Movie Month collaboration starts here! As co-hosts Spider-Dan of The Secret Bores & Tonya Todd of The Femme On Collective explore and discuss films that have been banned or restricted around the world. In each episode they will ask their guests for their uncensored opinions on censoring and whether these films should have even been banned at all?All 4 episodes will alternate between both channels every Friday in September, so be sure to either subscribe to Tonya's Youtube Channel @mstonyatodd and find all previous incredible discussions surrounding banned books or subscribe to Femme On on your fa...
2025-09-191h 30Where I'm FromAimee Seiff ChristianWhere I’m From #5By Aimee Seiff ChristianInspired by George Ella LyonI believed I was from nowhere.I knew I had to be from somewhereYet I didn’t believe that until I had proof becauseI didn’t know you could be from nowhere and somewhere at the same timeI am also of somewhere. Someone.I am from subways and sidewalksFrom the city that never sleeps.Gritty, overcrowded, noisyAnd wo...
2025-09-1618 minWhere I'm FromJudith van PraagWhere I’m From #4By Judith van PraagInspired by George Ella LyonI am from one knife cuts all,Red leather sheath protecting blade and fingersFrom Sunlight soap, Potassium Permanganate and Vim.I am from “met de Franse slag,” clean enough for the eye,Artistic, Bohemian, a raven’s nest.I am from reading under the elmsDandelion stains, daisy chains and horse manure(earthy, solid, fertilizing).I’m from New Year’s Eve starti...
2025-09-0914 minWhere I'm FromKelly Burch Where I’m From #3By Kelly BurchInspired by George Ella LyonI am from booksFrom cardboard boxes of them, piled in the attic and garageI am from the hedgesWild, unruly, sheltering kids and waspsI am from a towering pine tree,Rope swing whipping through the air, kids screeching with joy, or terrorI’m from impulses and big dreamsFrom William and WalterI’m from insistent opinions and passion...
2025-09-0214 minWhere I'm FromAngelique GagnonWhere I’m From #2By Angelique GagnonInspired by George Ella LyonI am from sheet music,From bacon grease saved in glass jars and Land-O-Lakes butter.I am from the brown Victorian house thatby outward appearance never reached its full potential,(2-story, kept at 65 degrees, in the sub-zero winter.)I am from the Lily of the Valley,delicate, late birthday gift of Spring,whose aroma I secretly wished I could embody.I’m fr...
2025-08-2612 minWhere I'm FromMesa FamaWhere I’m From #1 By Mesa FamaInspired by George Ella LyonI am from ink and paper,From Folgers coffee and Coffeemate vanilla creamer.I am from the clover patch next to the concrete driveway.(Dewy, earthy, a soft spot in the hard grass.)I am from the oak treesWhose surety in trunk and steadfastness in roots lined the road and guided me to ...
2025-08-1909 min
Genuine Chit-Chat269 – Celebrating Where I’m From 200: Creating Poetry, Praising George Ella Lyon And Talking Meaningful Connections With Alyson Shelton
Author, filmmaker, poet, podcaster and truly inspirational person Alyson Shelton returns to GCC to discuss the 200th episode of Where I’m From!
In more detail; Alyson joins Mike on GCC for the fourth time to talk about her four year journey through her poetry-inspired show Where I’m From, where she has a different guest on each week to perform their own version of George Ella Lyon’s Where I’m From poem! Plus, Alyson & Mike talk about poetry and performance, the essay/story collection Alyson has edited; Loss Of A Lifetime, their re...
2025-08-101h 07
Where I'm FromTrailer - Where I'm FromWhere I’m From poems inspired by George Ella Lyon featuring all kinds of phenomenal writers, hosted by Alyson Shelton. Episode one arriving August 19th.
2025-08-0901 min
Femme OnFemme On Creatives: Where I'm From with Alyson SheltonRia speaks with Femme On co-host Alyson Shelton about her amazing poetry series, Where I'm From. As Alyson nears her 200th episode she shares the importance of sharing stories and how she started the series for herself.George Ella Lyon's Where I'm From started as a poetry prompt for Alyson, and after completing her poem, she thought, “What if I shared these prompts and people shared their poems with me? Could be fun.” And it was. Alyson has had nearly 200 guests share their poems on Instagram Live, making space for people's voices and hearing people's stories.Fi...
2025-06-2442 min
Let’s Talk Memoir177. The Loss of a Lifetime featuring Alyson Shelton and Lynn ShattuckAlyson Shelton and Lynn Shattuck join Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about writing about sibling loss, creating an essay anthology as means to advocate for grief, taking care of ourselves while crafting work about loss, helping people tell their stories, laughter and making space for the rest of our lives, coping with rejection, creating a mosaic with essays, feeling empowered, self-acceptance building community, independently publishing as an act of defiance, and their new anthology The Loss of a Lifetime: Advice from Grieving Siblings.
Also in this episode:
-owning out stories
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2025-06-1744 minFemme OnFemme On Revisited: Fine Cut with Alyson and THE hand flexThis episode was first published in February 2023Alyson and Ria Carrogan (host of Femme on Film and founder of the Femme On Collective) talk about the HAND FLEX from Joe Wright’s film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (watch the scene here on YouTube here) starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett and Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Darcy. They talk about how this is the sexiest non-sexual scene in the world, thank you female gaze! And how they appreciate watching a scene and a movie that taps into the mystery of attraction. And of course, they...
2025-04-2323 min
Freelance Writing Direct with Estelle#125 Parlaying Writing Into An Act of Reclamation Featuring Alyson SheltonAlyson Shelton writes about women across mediums + genres. In the film To Hold The Night she tackles a psychological thriller through fractured realities and self-invention. In her comic Reburn she centers a superpowered and mutli-faceted heroine, and in Eve of Understanding, the award winning feature she wrote and directed, the narrative delves into childhood secrets and their ongoing repercussions. She hosts a weekly Instagram Live series inspired by George Ella Lyon's poem, Where I'm From, where she's welcomed over 160 writers and creatives. And her own Where I'm From poem provides the spine for her memoir in essays, currently in...
2025-02-0629 minWriting Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingThe Loneliness of Sibling Loss with Alyson Shelton and Lynn ShattuckSend us Fan MailNovember is Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month, yet most siblings grieve alone. They’re told to be strong for their parents, or they get subtle, and, sometimes not so subtle, cues to move on. Yet the loss of a sibling is the loss of a lifetime, because it’s a relationship we expect we’ll have for most of our lives.Join me, Alyson Shelton, and Lynn Shattuck as we remember our brothers and talk about sibling loss, the challenges of living with disenfranchised grief, and how writing has helped us heal and mai...
2024-10-3149 min
Storytelling with SethTalking Black Widow and Bad-Ass Women with Alyson Shelton — #117Alyson Shelton is a brilliant essayist, comic book writer, screenwriter, and podcaster.
She joins me for this episode to discuss Comics Lit Vol. 1 and her essay My (Imaginary) Badass Bestie: Black Widow.
Where to discover more about Alyson Shelton:
Femme On Collective
To Hold The Night
Alyson Shelton Website
Comics Lit Vol. 1
Reburn Comic
To Contact Seth Singleton:
Stories with Seth
2024-10-2638 minFemme OnFemme on Film: To Hold the Night with Jessica Petelle and Alyson SheltonIn this AMAZING episode of Femme on Film, fantastic and talented Jessica Petelle and Alyson Shelton take the lead to discuss their short film, To Hold The Night. Ria speaks with them about how they made the film and how they managed to make water so utterly terrifying!About the film: Set in the 1960's, Nadine (Anwen O'Driscoll), a young flight attendant, wakes up in her childhood home on her wedding day. Not only does she not remember getting there, she doesn't remember the groom or their courtship.To Hold The Night was written by...
2024-10-2242 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: The Real Housewives of New Jersey with Jackie TemperaAlyson and Jackie Tempera (writer for Women’s Health and storytelling coach) talk about an iconic scene from The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ): Teresa flips a table at the Last Supper. They get into the nitty gritty of what makes the whole Real Housewife world engaging and dip into Jackie’s set visit and how that informed her opinion of the show and the fandom. Surprisingly, this is the first time we’ve discussed a reality show on Fine Cut and now I want to do it again. There’s so much incredible content and perspectives to talk abou...
2024-09-1031 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: TV moms with Natalie SerberAlyson and Natalie Serber (author of the novel, Shout Her Lovely Name and her memoir, Community Chest) discuss their love of TV moms and how women like Carol Brady and Alice on the Brady Bunch gave them comfort and hope when they were little and how now, Sam Fox on Better Things offers them support as mothers themselves. We don’t just discuss one scene but a cultural touchstone. It’s a fascinating conversation. Come join us!Natalie’s website https://www.natalieserber.com/Subscribe to Natalie’s Newsletter HERE https://readwriteeat.substack...
2024-06-0629 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Michelle YangAlyson and Michelle Yang (author of forthcoming memoir, Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian with Bipolar Found Love from 5th Avenue Press) talk about the restaurant scene in the first episode of Mr. and Mrs. Smith (starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine) and a few others that subtly discuss and unpack the racism the two main characters live with everyday. Michelle and Alyson talk about their experiences of the show and applaud its ability to thread the needle of creating a show where the characters’ identities are present but not the sum total of who they are as people. It...
2024-04-0434 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Jessica WaiteAlyson and Jessica Waite (author of the forthcoming memoir, The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards from Simon and Schuster) talk about the reunion scene in the 2015 film, Room (starring Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay). You can watch the scene HERE. Jessica and Alyson discuss crying and how they are both “criers.” This scene covers all different types of emotions and tears and they get teared up just talking about it. It’s a masterful scene that is ultimately about the complicated landscape of trauma and love. And to be honest, it’s a fun conversation with lots of laughter. Join us...
2024-03-0720 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Krista SchaferFine Cut with Krista SchaferAlyson and Krista Schafer (Founding Artistic Director of Open Book Theatre Company) discuss the opening scene of the theater workplace comedy, Slings and Arrows. In it, the main character, Geoffrey Tennant (Paul Gross) plunges the toilet in the small theater bathroom while his stage manager details all the unpaid bills. Krista first watched this scene before founding Open Book and didn’t realize then how important bathrooms really are! The scene works on a metaphorical and literal level and Krista and Alyson talk about both. What do each of us...
2023-11-0724 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Lori ArendAlyson and Lori Arend (writer, professional amateur historian) talk about the Red scene from the 2002 Zhang Yimou film Hero. The Red scene follows Nameless (Jet Li) and his journey to an esteemed calligraphy school to track down two assassins in a long term and incredibly complicated relationship, Broken Sword (Tony Leung) and Flying Snow (Maggie Cheung). The relationship only gets more intense and potentially lethal upon Nameless’s arrival. They talk about the beauty of the scene and the whole film and how it stands the test of time. Come check it out!Alyson’s Tw...
2023-10-1013 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Bryan HoldmanAlyson and Bryan Holdman (Writer/Producer of shows including Pretty Little Liars, Kyle XY and Our Kind of People and author) discuss the new documentary WHAM! and specifically the final few minutes that cover the farewell concert at Wembley in 1986. Bryan and Alyson discuss the female and queer gaze and how it applies to this film, WHAM!, George Michael, their careers and the fandoms surrounding both. They also talk about how WHAM! is a love letter to male friendship and allyship and how surprisingly emotional both of them were watching this film. Alyson loves any opportunity to talk to h...
2023-09-0745 minFemme OnLiterature for Life: Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar with Alyson SheltonIn this episode, Jess speaks with fellow Femme On host Alyson Shelton about Sylvia Plath’s classic, The Bell Jar. We discuss navigating trauma and identity as a young teenage woman, the tumultuous and heartbreaking life of Plath, and how reading this novel today offers poignant commentary on the terrifying reversal of women’s rights unfolding in the United States. Please keep in mind, we talk about suicide and sexual violence in this episode. If this is not something you feel able to listen to, we have many other wonderful episodes on the Femme On po...
2023-09-0548 min
Spider-Dan And The Secret BoresLady Bird (2017) W/ Alyson Shelton & Ria CarroganIt’s the perfect time for a FemmeOn Invasion! As Barbie crosses The $1 Billion mark at the box office this weekend, Alyson Shelton & Ria Carrogan are here to Crash Into You as we cover Greta Gerwig’s first film LadyBird! While I bring my own unique Kenergy to the proceedings. Join us as we discuss Saoirse Ronan’s powerful performance, my formative years & dongs getting released… #PrepareForPrattle
Find all the feminist content you could possibly need here! https://www.instagram.com/femmeoncollective/ from Alyson, Ria, Tonya, Ada & Jess. On subjects such as activism, poetry, fitness and much more http...
2023-08-111h 16Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Liz SantoroAlyson and Liz Santoro (Cinematographer and Camera Operator on features and travel shows, most recently Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins for Disney +) talk about Joan is Awful (Season 6, Episode 1 of Black Mirror) and specifically the scene where the two stars of the episode, Annie Murphy (as Joan) and Salma Hayek (as herself) meet. It’s a powerful feminist scene that passes the Bechdel Test with flying colors and it’s fun to watch two women decide that instead of blaming each for this flaming pile of shit situation they find themselves in, they decide to become allies in their...
2023-08-0323 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Meera VijayannAlyson and Meera Vijayann (journalist who covers health and gender issues and the writer of beautiful micro essays on Instagram) discuss the iconic scene when Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) draws Rose (Kate Winslet) wearing only that blue diamond necklace in James Cameron’s Titanic. Meera dives deep into the experience of being a small town tween in India and the passionate reactions to Titanic and this scene. How the film resonated with an Indian audience because of the strong class elements of the film and also about Rose’s nudity, which is something they’d never seen before and how she ha...
2023-07-1130 min2023-06-2054 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Tony FarinaAlyson and A.R. (Tony) Farina (from Indie Comics Spotlight and author of the forthcoming YA novel, Welcome to Mansfield) talk about “The Sexy Getting Ready Song” from the pilot of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend created by and starring Rachel Bloom. Tony sings the praises of the episode and the show and how it deconstructs so many tropes through its inventive musical approach. And in this scene it’s deconstructing all the rings women jump through to get ready for a date and how perhaps all the women are really dressing up for each other? ‘Cause really how many guys care that muc...
2023-06-1526 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: L.L. KirchnerAlyson and L.L. (Lisa) Kirchner (award-winning screenwriter and author. Her next book, Blissful Thinking: A Memoir of Overcoming the Wellness Revolution, will be out with Motina Books in late September, 2023.) discuss the “Why You Should Look Forward to Menopause Scene” from Fleabag (Season 2, Episode 3) directed and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Fleabag and Kristin Scott-Thomas as Belinda. Alyson and L.L. talk about how far reaching the scene is and what a joy it is to watch these two actors sink their teeth into a substantive conversation about topics that consume our daily lives; pain, power, hormones and flirting to na...
2023-05-2528 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Amy BobedaAlyson and Amy Bobeda (author, writer and teacher) discuss the resurrection of Thing from Episode 7 of Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega. Alyson and Amy agree that this scene is the emotional center of Wednesday Season 1 and Amy talks about Thing’s wound, the magic he represents and the subtext of the scene and how all of it combined is what makes the scene so powerful. Annnnd Amy introduces Alyson to a new idea, Vesica Piscis. It’s pretty awesome. Have a listen!Amy’s Website: www.amyglenbobeda.comAmy’s Twitter: @amybobeda
2023-05-0224 minFemme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Ivana Shein - Fleishman is in Trouble part twoAlyson and Ivana Shein (playwright and queer positive mom on Station 19) talk about the sexual assault support group scene from Episode 7 of Fleishman Is in Trouble, starring Claire Danes as Rachel Fleishman and Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman. The support group scene takes place after the birth of their first child and Rachel’s struggles processing the birth, and assault by her doctor, as well as her subsequent postpartum depression. Rachel’s catharsis and the group’s response showed both women something they’ve never seen before on television or in movies. It’s deep and so is the conversati...
2023-04-1123 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Kim Rowe - Fleishman is in Trouble part oneAlyson and Kim Rowe (healer, thinker, mother, awesome friend) talk about the birth scene from Episode 7 of Fleishman is in Trouble, starring Claire Danes as Rachel Fleishman and Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman. The scene of the birth of their first child is shown from both points of view, we are primarily discussing the one from Rachel’s point of view. One of the most raw and honest depictions we’ve seen about the myriad complications that can arise when in labor. We texted each other after watching it and have discussed the show in depth. ...
2023-04-1119 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Ellen Birkett MorrisAlyson and Ellen Birkett Morris (Author of Lost Girls, Abide and Surrender) discuss a scene from the White Rock episode of Pamela Adlon’s show, Better Things (Season 2, Episode 9, see a trailer here). Pamela plays Sam, a single mother of three girls. In this episode she takes them to Canada for a magical visit with her aunt and uncle. During the visit secrets are revealed and the youngest daughter, Duke, sees a ghost the locals call, "The Sad Lady.” In the scene we discuss, Duke acknowledges and says good-bye to the ghost. This is a scene Ellen has watched, cons...
2023-03-2119 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Ria and the hand flexAlyson and Ria (host of Femme on Film, Pop Guerrilas and founder of the Femme On Collective) talk about the HAND FLEX from Joe Wright’s film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice (watch the scene here on YouTube here) starring Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett and Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Darcy. They talk about how this is the sexiest non-sexual scene in the world, thank you female gaze! And how they appreciate watching a scene and a movie that taps into the mystery of attraction. And of course, they can’t help but fangirl out a bit on...
2023-02-2823 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Anjali BhimaniAlyson and Anjali Bhimani (actress from Ms. Marvel on Disney+, voice of Symmetra from Overwatch and Rampart from Apex Legends) talk about a scene from The Newsroom (watch the scene here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wELqR2F5KjA) starring Emily Mortimer as Mac and Olivia Munn as Sloane. They talk about how not every important scene between two women needs to pass the Bechdel Test and how these two brilliant women show us why. P.S. It’s not covered in the episode, but Anjali and Alyson met and became fri...
2023-02-1421 min
Genuine Chit-Chat#185 P2 – How Relationships Change With Children: Parenthood, Strange Cravings & The Lightning Crotch With Alyson Shelton & Ria Carrogan
This episode continues the incredibly important subject matter that many individuals (especially males) know surprisingly little about; pregnancy & childbirth – we have two women who have given birth; Ria Carrogan & Alyson Shelton, plus 3 accounts from others that Mike reads aloud.
This week is part 2 where the conversation continues with discussing how the dynamic of two people changes from partners to parents, which leads to talking about raising a child. Mike then reads Maff & Amanda’s experience with their latest child and Ria & Alyson talk about the importance of supporting both parents. Nearer the end, the...
2023-02-121h 17
Genuine Chit-Chat#185 P1 – What Pregnancy & Childbirth Is Really Like: Sex Education, At Home Or Hospital, And Everyone’s Birth Being Different, With Alyson Shelton & Ria CarroganThis episode brings an incredibly important subject matter that many individuals (especially males) know surprisingly little about; pregnancy & childbirth – we have two women who have given birth; Ria Carrogan & Alyson Shelton, plus 3 accounts from others that Mike reads aloud.
This week’s part begins with Alyson & Ria introducing themselves and the Femme On Collective, before Mike & Megan talk about their experience with sex education in school. The conversation then goes into full swing, where the group talk about premature babies, how pregnancy is treated in the US & UK, what childbirth is really like and how every...
2023-02-061h 18
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Jen PrinceAlyson and Jen Prince (independent film producer and director) talk about the first sex scene in “Don’t Worry Darling” starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles and directed by Olivia Wilde. They talk about all the noise surrounding the movie, the sex scenes and how the scene worked or didn’t work for them vis a vis their own experiences and within the larger narrative.As women filmmakers, Alyson and Jen are always interested in discussing cinema created by other women and “Don’t Worry Darling” gave them plenty to talk about and digest.
2023-01-2627 minFemme OnFemme on TV: WednesdayTonya Todd (host of Active Activism and Femme on Fitness) and Alyson Shelton (host of Fine Cut) talk about the highs and lows (let's be honest it's mostly highs), of the first season of Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday, on Netflix. Tonya's Twitter and Instagram: @Tonya Todd - Tonya's website: www.mstonyatodd.comAlyson’s Twitter and Instagram: @byalysonshelton - Alyson’s Website: www.alysonshelton.com
2023-01-1928 min
Femme OnFine Cut with Alyson: Elise McCallAlyson and Elise McCall (artist behind REBURN, SPY ISLAND and MAN-EATERS) talk about a scene from REBURN Issue #1, which Alyson created and wrote. They dive deep into the creation of a pivotal scene between May and Skye and why they chose this scene to discuss. It's the female gaze on love, intimacy, negotiating trauma in a relationship and more. They loved talking about a scene, a comic book page, in such detail. A reminder of how much goes into each panel of your beloved comic books.A must listen f...
2023-01-1019 min
Genuine Chit-Chat#173 – Collaborating For The Reburn Comic: Character Creation, Powerful Scenes And Spreading A Message In A Story With Alyson Shelton & Elise McCall
Two of the creative minds behind the REBURN comic are on this week’s episode of GCC; creator/writer Alyson Shelton and artist Elise McCall!
In more detail, the conversation begins with Alyson confirming why she made the comic Reburn and how Elise became involved, which leads onto how the two figured out how the many characters would look, they then mention some easter eggs within the pages of the comics and how certain iconic scenes came together between Elise & Alyson. Alyson then explains what elements of the original Reburn screenplay were included in t...
2022-10-021h 14
Era Of GeekAlyson Shelton on film, culture and inclusivityIn this episode, we hear from writer and comic book creator, Alyson SheltonAlyson shares with us how she came to write the comic book Reburn ( https://www.reburncomic.com/ ) along with her amazing all-female team. We learn about Alyson's time in film school and the challenges she faced along the way in a male-dominated space. We look at the challenges that still face society today in making culture more welcoming for people of all backgrounds and the great things that follow behind inclusivity. And we of course hear about Alyson's exposure to geek culture in general...
2022-06-061h 14
Genuine Chit-Chat#159 – How To Create A Comic Book: REBURN, Strong Female Voices & Spending Time Doing Fun-Work With Alyson Shelton
This week Mike sits down with Alyson Shelton; author & creator of REBURN; a post-apocalyptic sci-fi/fantasy mini-series created by an all-female creative team!
In more detail, Alyson explains why she created the comic REBURN including the collaboration with her artist Elise McCall and how the whole process went, Alyson also talks about her inspiration for her comic and its importance. The scope of the discussion then widens where Alyson speaks about women’s voices comic books and other media, the duo also speak about Star Wars for a bit, before looping back to ho...
2022-04-241h 13
The Body MythFrom Childhood Gymnastics to Puberty to Motherhood: a Body Judgment Story featuring Alyson SheltonAlyson Shelton joins The Body Myth for a conversation about growing up in a household hyper-focused on body size with a father who objectified women, how gymnastics shaped her childhood until puberty disrupted it, and what she has done in recent years to quiet the self-judgment that has been part of her life for as long as she can remember.
Alyson Shelton wrote and directed the award-winning feature, Eve of Understanding. She wrote and created the comic, Reburn, which successfully funded Issues #1 and #2 on Kickstarter during 2021. The art for Reburn Issues #3 and #4, is close to c...
2022-03-2243 min
The Panel GardenLove, rage, empowerment, and inclusion - Alyson Shelton on writing exciting stories about womenGuest BioAlyson Shelton wrote and directed the award winning feature, Eve of Understanding. She wrote and created the comic, Reburn, which successfully funded Issues #1 and #2 on Kickstarter during 2021. She’s currently finalizing the scripts for Issue #3 and #4, that will finish the first arc. Her original screenplay, The Night We Met, was selected for the 2nd round of the 2021 Sundance Creative Producing Lab. Additionally, her essays have appeared on MsMagazine.com, Hobart Pulp, Survivor Lit and Little Old Lady (LOL) Comedy Blog. She lives in Los Angeles with her family where she juggles Zoom calls, reads and swims in...
2021-11-0647 min
Bearded Comic Bro PodcastEpisode 82: Interview with Alyson Shelton (writer of REBURN)Bearded Comic Bro got to sit down and talk with Alyson Shelton who is the writer behind the comic series "REBURN". You can go check out the Kickstarter for REBURN right now by clicking the link below. Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...Websitehttps://www.alysonshelton.com/Make sure you watch the video and check out all the links below that we mention in the videoFollow Alyson Shelton on Social Media Instagram: @byalysonsheltonTwitter: @byalysonshelton
2021-08-0328 min