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The Metaworker Podcast024 | Pushcart Prize Nominees, Part 2Episode Description:In Part 2 of our Pushcart Prize Nomination podcast series, we review three pieces: one of poetry, one of creative nonfiction, and one of fiction. Our editors Elena, Mel, and Cerid share their reasons for nominating these pieces, and we hear each author's background and reason for writing, in their own words. Stories here include "Sharh on Sunan an-Nasa'i 736" by Reyzl Grace; "Rubies" by Carol E. Anderson; and "Ashmedai and the Hairdresser" by Allister Nelson. Part 1 can be found here.Featured Authors:Reyzl Grace2025-05-2353 minThe Metaworker Podcast023 | Pushcart Prize Nominees, Part 1Episode Description:Elena, Mel, and Cerid review and discuss three of their nominees for the 2024 Pushcart Prize. Part 1 of this podcast includes readings of "Parteada por el Fuego/Twice Born" by E.N. Diaz, "December Rain" by Subarna Mohanty, and "Heavy" by Shaun Anthony McMichael. You’ll also hear reflections from each author on their piece, their craft, and what drives their creative process. Congrats to each of these three nominees!Featured Authors:E. N. Díaz (México, 1995) es poeta y cuentista. Sus...2025-05-0944 minThe Metaworker Podcast022 | Creating Anthologies, Part 3Elena, Mel, and Cerid are back with updates. Elena asks Mel how it feels now that River and Stone is out in the world, Cerid discusses the fun challenge of arranging the order of pieces in her anthology Artificial Sweetener, and the trio discuss the thought and care that goes into book design and illustration.Mel’s anthology, River and Stone, is now available for purchase as an e-book or physical book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Cerid’s anthology, Artificial Sweetener, will be available in November. Referenced in this episode: 2024-12-1358 minThe Metaworker Podcast021 | Creating Anthologies, Part 2Elena, Mel, and Cerid get technical and discuss the software Mel used to create her books, plus the benefit of hiring a professional book designer, and fostering a community of new and seasoned writers and editors who can learn from each other. Mel and Cerid also share their marketing plans, as well as their hopes and projections for the projects once they are released into the world. Mel’s anthology, River and Stone, is now available for purchase as an e-book or physical book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Cerid’s anthology, Artificial Sweetener, will be avail...2024-10-1142 minThe Metaworker Podcast020 | Creating Anthologies, Part 1Episode Description:Elena talks with Mel and Cerid about their upcoming anthology projects outside of The Metaworker. They discuss how the projects got started, how they chose pieces to publish, and the process of editing those pieces into a book. They also discuss editor/author dynamics and the joys of creating the anthologies for their communities. Referenced in this episode: River and Stone Anthology, edited by Mel Reynolds, is available to purchase!Buy River and Stone in print or Ebook on AmazonBuy River...2024-10-041h 07The Metaworker Podcast019 | Pushcart Prize Nominees, Part 2Episode Description:In this two-part series, we celebrate our Pushcart Prize nominees. This episode features Chris Cooper, Frank Njugi, and Linda Lacey. We asked each author to read an excerpt from their poetry or prose and to share some insights about their piece and themselves as writers. Elena, Mel, and Cerid also discuss what we loved about each piece and why we chose to nominate it. Featured Authors:Chris Cooper is a fiction author from New Jersey; his short s...2024-05-0842 min