Episodes

  • Season 2 Episode 5 A Roundtable with the Hosts

    Season 2 Episode 5 A Roundtable with the Hosts
    Apr 6 2026
    In this episode of In Other Words, we decided to use the moment to check in with ourselves — as writers, editors, creators, and co-founders of Crimson Crow Press.

    Join us as we talk about:
    • What we’re building behind the scenes with Crimson Crow Press
    • How we’re navigating our individual writing journeys
    • The realities of creative careers in transition
    • What’s inspiring us, challenging us, and pulling us forward

    If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to run a small press, balance multiple creative roles, or keep writing while life keeps lifing — this episode is for you.

    About In Other Words: A podcast for writers, editors, and storytellers who want to explore the craft, the industry, and the creative life with honesty and heart. Hosted by the team behind Crimson Crow Press.

    About Crimson Crow Press A small press dedicated to collaborative publishing, atmospheric storytelling, and amplifying unique voices across genres.

    🔔Subscribe for more conversations about writing, publishing, creativity, and the strange magic of making stories real.

    About the Podcast In Other Words Podcast brings you conversations with authors, creators, and storytellers about the craft, the chaos, and the joy of making art.
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    29 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 4 Jacaranda Summerfield

    Season 2 Episode 4 Jacaranda Summerfield
    Mar 23 2026
    In this episode of In Other Words Podcast, we sit down with Jacaranda Summerfield, a woman whose life reads like an epic--born in South Africa, trained as a barrister, transformed into a bush pilot, farmer, explorer, and the first woman to pass the Zimbabwe Professional Hunter Guides License exam.

    Jacaranda shares her remarkable journey across continents and identities:
    • growing up under the lavender canopy of Africa’s jacaranda trees
    • rejecting the path chosen for her to chase the sky instead
    • building an African art business in the U.S.
    • returning home to Zimbabwe to raise her children in wild, multicultural freedom
    • flying into remote, untouched places in search of artifacts and adventure
    • navigating political upheaval, personal reinvention, and the courage to start again

    Today, she lives in Santa Barbara surrounded by nature, family and her creature companions—still driven by her lifelong passion for unspoiled places and the stories they hold.

    This conversation is a tapestry of resilience, wanderlust, motherhood, and the fierce determination to live life on one’s own terms. Jacaranda’s voice is warm, witty, and unfiltered, offering a rare window into a world few ever experience.

    If you love stories of transformation, wild landscapes, and women who refuse to be contained, this episode is for you. Listen, share, and join us as we explore the extraordinary life of Jacaranda Summerfield—in her own words.

    About the Podcast In Other Words Podcast brings you conversations with authors, creators, and storytellers about the craft, the chaos, and the joy of making art.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Season 2 Episode 3 Artist and Author Sean Fitzgibbon

    Season 2 Episode 3 Artist and Author Sean Fitzgibbon
    Feb 23 2026
    Artist / author Sean Fitzgibbon explores unusual, real places and events through his work. He has an MFA in art and a passion for making art and visual storytelling. He is a 2021 Artists 360 recipient and a 2022 recipient of the Arkansas Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship Award for his Kirkus starred, graphic nonfiction book What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel. He has exhibited work throughout the US. He also illustrates books and recently completed writing and illustrating a documentary-style graphic nonfiction book that explores the Crescent Hotel’s strange two years as the Baker Hospital, one of the darkest and most controversial legends in the town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He is now developing and producing art for a new graphic nonfiction book about the history, folklore, and science surrounding Plum Bayou Mounds – an archeological site located in Arkansas. Be sure to also follow his work on Instagram at instagram.com/seanpfitzgibbon and facebook at facebook.com/seanfitzgibbonart

    About the Podcast In Other Words Podcast brings you conversations with authors, creators, and storytellers about the craft, the chaos, and the joy of making art.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Season 2 Episode Two Author Winona Addison

    Season 2 Episode Two Author Winona Addison
    Feb 9 2026
    Hailing from White Plains, New York, Addison's roots ground her storytelling in authenticity and empathy. Now calling Clinton, Maryland home, she continues to weave narratives that inspire and provoke thought. Her first novel, Balloon Acres, is just the beginning of Addison's literary journey, promising readers an unforgettable ride through the landscapes of the human heart.

    About the Podcast In Other Words Podcast brings you conversations with authors, creators, and storytellers about the craft, the chaos, and the joy of making art.
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    1 hr
  • Season 2 Episode 1 Author, Michelle Lynn Ross

    Season 2 Episode 1 Author, Michelle Lynn Ross
    Jan 26 2026
    In this episode of In Other Words Podcast, we sit down with Kansas author Michelle Lynn Ross, the creative mind behind the humorous, heartfelt small‑town romances set in the fictional community of Fawn Creek.

    Whether you’re a writer, a romance reader, or someone who loves a good laugh wrapped in a good story, this conversation is full of warmth, insight, and creative inspiration.

    Explore Michelle’s books on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michelle-Lynn-Ross/author/B09FKQ4TSC?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1769373828&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

    About the Podcast In Other Words Podcast brings you conversations with authors, creators, and storytellers about the craft, the chaos, and the joy of making art.
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    58 mins
  • Season 1 Episode 19 Season Wrap-Up

    Season 1 Episode 19 Season Wrap-Up
    Jan 12 2026
    Join Jan, Val, Karen and Pam as they get together to revisit some favorites from Season One.

    In spite of broken bones, loss of loved ones, and pilgrimages through Spain, we made it! Our first season of the podcast is complete, and we're here to talk about it. We're already planning a fantastic second season!

    About the Podcast In Other Words Podcast brings you conversations with authors, creators, and storytellers about the craft, the chaos, and the joy of making art.
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    46 mins
  • Season 1 Episode 18 Melanie Jacobs

    Season 1 Episode 18 Melanie Jacobs
    Sep 8 2025
    The heart of Cat Loaf Studio lies in capturing the charm and comfort our feline companions bring. Their mission is to bring a touch of cat magic into everyday lives. Founded by Melanie Jacobs, Cat Loaf Studio transforms everyday kitty antics into delightful artwork and products. Every piece is hand-sketched and brought to life on her iPad with the Procreate app, blending artistry and puns to capture our purring friends. At Cat Loaf Studio, they believe the simplest moments, like a twitch of a whisker or a perfectly formed loaf, hold the magic of pure joy.

    About the Podcast In Other Words Podcast brings you conversations with authors, creators, and storytellers about the craft, the chaos, and the joy of making art.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Season 1 Episode 17 Nia Chiaramonte

    Season 1 Episode 17 Nia Chiaramonte
    Aug 25 2025
    Nia Chiaramonte, co-author of 'Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in our Families and Communities,' brings a powerful blend of professional expertise and her lived experience as a transgender woman to her writing. Nia and her wife Katie encourage us to embrace the Queerness of our family, take ownership of our journey, and use our voice to bring light to our communities. If you are a Queer person on the journey of self-awareness, an ally looking for resources, or a family member seeking advice for how to navigate a loved one's coming-out process, this book is for you, As co-founders of Love in the Face, Nia and Katie extend their book's mission through mentorship, ceremonial services, and faith and workplace consulting, creating safe spaces for transgender and LGBTQIA+ individuals to thrive. Drawing from her 20-year career in Human Resources and her own journey of self-discovery, Nia brings unique insights into building cultures of acceptance and understanding. Through her writing and speaking, Nia continues to champion inclusive spaces where everyone can feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves. Her work reminds us that authentic living isn't just about personal freedom—it's about creating ripples of change that benefit entire communities.

    About the Podcast In Other Words Podcast brings you conversations with authors, creators, and storytellers about the craft, the chaos, and the joy of making art.
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    1 hr and 1 min