Stories and Words
Typewriter Talks: ep 19
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit | Episode 19: Roy Peter Clark – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers.
Beauty & the Burg: Tampa Bay Noir
Cindy Stovall
Arts In: Premiere | Discover the dark side of the sunshine state! Join us for this month’s Beauty & the ‘Burg for a discussion and readings from the newly released “Tampa Bay Noir”- a collection of stories by some of our favorite local authors. Featuring Sarah Gerard, Yuly Restrepo, and NYT best selling author, Lisa Unger.
Typewriter Talks: ep 18
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit | Episode 18: Nicole Caron – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Nicole Caron’s nonfiction has appeared in numerous trade publications, local and regional magazines, and in Brevity.
Friend of a Friend with Akiko Kotani
Creative Pinellas
Friend of a Friend is a new monthly interview series from Creative Pinellas drawing connections between artists, inspirations, friends, and mentors and showcasing the individuals that together make a creative community. This premiere is with the 2019 Creative Pinellas Artist Laureate Akiko Kotani.
Friend of a Friend with Babs Reingold
Akiko Kotani & Babs Reingold
Arts In: Premiere | A new monthly interview series from Creative Pinellas drawing connections between artists, inspirations, friends, and mentors, showcasing the individuals that together make a creative community. Each month an artist interviews another artist in Pinellas County that has been an inspiration to them. The next month the interviewee becomes the interviewer, speaking with a Pinellas artist that has inspired them in turn. In the second of this series, artist Akiko Kotani welcomes her friend and colleague, Babs Reingold.
Friend of a Friend with Jason Hackenwerth
Babs Reingold & Jason Hackenwerth
Arts In: Premiere | Each month an artist interviews a friend, a mentor, an inspiration and this month’s guest becomes next month’s host! In this episode artists, Babs Reingold and Jason Hackenwerth speak about how they met, the hard work behind growing as an artist, successes and failures, and much more.
Typewriter Talks: ep 17
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit | Episode 17: Sheree L. Greer – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers.
“Make Good Art,” by Neil Gaiman
Becca McCoy
beccamccoy | “Neil Gaiman gave permission for anyone to share his stories while we navigate this strange time, and I wanted to share a bit from ART MATTERS because it is powerful under “normal” circumstances, and maybe just the thing you need to hear right now as we truly, universally stand on a precipice of the unknown. Enjoy.
Typewriter Talks: ep 16
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit | Episode 16: Bill DeYoung – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers.
Typewriter Talks: ep15
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 15: Lisa L. Kirchner Episode 15: Lisa L. Kirchner – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Lisa L. Kirchner is an author, a wellness expert, and the host of St. Petersburg’s monthly storytelling show, True Stories. Follow her on Twitter, @lisalkirchner.
True Stories Lab featuring Chevelle Hallback
Lisa Kirchner
lisalkirchner | True Stories is a community of storytellers with themed monthly shows, workshops, and other special events, all committed to the art and craft of storytelling.
Read Along #1
Becca McCoy
beccamccoy | Reading ONE FISH, TWO FISH, REDFISH, BLUEFISH by Dr. Seuss. “The 20-second Handwashing Song for Kids” by Becca McCoy, with Joe McCoy on guitar. Special guest Justin Groom for Drawing with Justin.
Typewriter Talks: ep14
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 14: Gale Massey – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Her work can be found at https://galemassey.com.
True Stories Lab
Lisa L. Kirchner/True Stories
truestories | True Stories Lab, with Lisa L. Kirchner, featuring Will Lorenzen. Like a storytelling workshop come to life, each episode features a tale from a local storyteller, and then the host and guest offer tips and insight on the art and craft of telling true personal stories.
Typewriter Talks: ep13
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 13: Brian Petkash – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Brian Petkash’s work can be found at https://brianpetkash.com.
Typewriter Talks: ep12
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 12: Tamara Lush – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. To learn more about Tamara Lush go to her webpage at https://tamaralush.com.
World Interrupted Poetry
The Studio@620
thestudioat620 | A collection of poems sharing creative insights into a world halted by a global pandemic. Bob Devin Jones, Miesha Brundridge, Selena Ferrer,
Alexandra Geiger, Keesha Brundridge-King, Sara Ries, Roberta Torres, Callie Connelly, Marques Clark, Eva Maragouthakis, Ian Lindsay, Ev Malcolm.
Typewriter Talks: ep11
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 11: Pedro el Poeta – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers.
Typewriter Talks: ep10
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 10: Sara Ries – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers.
Read Along with Becca #5
Becca McCoy
@actorbeccamccoy | Featuring ME, TOO! by Nicole Riveros – Grab your preschooler and Read Along with Becca, featuring ME, TOO! by Nicole Riveros, a St. Pete-based author / teacher. Original song written and performed by Joseph McCoy, and a drawing segment with Justin Groom. – Becca McCoy (reader / singer) Joseph McCoy (original song / guitarist) Justin Groom (artist) Nicole Riveros (author)
Typewriter Talks: ep9
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 9: Denzel Johnson Green – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. He can be found on IG @djgstpete
Typewriter Talks: ep8
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 8: Paul Wilborn – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers.
Storytelling with Patrick A. Jackson
Martina Smith
Premiere | americanstage.org
Join us for a special storytelling with American Stage Adult Education Associate Patrick A. Jackson, as he shares one of his favorite stories, Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat by Javaka Steptoe, with you! This video is part of a series from the American Stage called Creative Tips. Perfect for all ages! Patrick A. Jackson – Adult Education Associate, Priscilla Wyatt – Video Editing
Typewriter Talks: ep7
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 7: Gloria Muñoz – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Gloria Muñoz is a Colombian-American writer, translator, and author. To learn more about Gloria, go to Website: gloriamunoz.com
Summer of the Cicadas
Chelsea Catherine
chelseacatherinewriter | St. Petersburg local author Chelsea Catherine reads from her award-winning novel Summer of the Cicadas, which was released on August 18th. The book won the Quill Prose award through Red Hen Press which is an award for queer writers.
Typewriter Talks: ep6
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 6: Tenea Johnson – Typewriter Talks is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Tenea Johnson writes speculative fiction, makes music, and builds an arts & empowerment enterprise. To learn more about Tenea Johnson go to www.teneadjohnson.com.
Read Along with Becca #4
Becca McCoy
@actorbeccamccoy | Featuring DAYDREAMING by Nicole Riveros – Becca McCoy (reader/singer) Gather your preschooler and Read Along with Becca, featuring DAYDREAMING by Nicole Riveros, a St. Pete-based author and teacher. With Joseph McCoy on guitar and featuring a drawing segment with author Justin Groom.
Typewriter Talks: ep5
Maureen McDole
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 5: Nathan Van Coops – Typewriter Talks is a weekly online series where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Nathan Van Coops is the author of the time travel adventure series In Times Like These, as well as The Skylighter Adventures, and Kingdom of Engines series. Learn more at www.nathanvancoops.com.
Typewriter Talks: Keep St. Pete Lit
Maureen McDole and J.D. Scott
keepstpetelit.org | Episode 3: J.D. Scott – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit showcases literary works by Tampa Bay writers. JD Scott is an author and his writings have appeared in Best Experimental Writing, Best New Poets, Denver Quarterly, Prairie Schooner, Indiana Review, Hayden’s Ferry Review, and elsewhere. You can find them at www.jdscott.com.
Typewriter Talks ep4
Maureen McDole and Arin Greenwood
keepstpetelit.org| Episode 4: Arin Greenwood – Typewriter Talks showcases literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Arin’s stories have appeared in The Dodo, The Washington Post, Slate, Creative Loafing, the Today Show’s website, Your Robot Dog Will Die, Arin’s third book, was published in 2018. Her previous novels are Save the Enemy and Tropical Depression. www.aringreenwood.com
Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit ep2
Maureen McDole and Bob Devin Jones
April 21, 2020 | keepstpetelit.org
Episode 2: Bob Devin Jones – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online show where we interview and showcase literary works by Tampa Bay writers. Bob Devin Jones, a native of Los Angeles, has been a theatre worker for over forty years. He began as an actor performing in Shakespeare Festivals, including Oregon, Berkeley, Illinois, Idaho, and in St. Petersburg – American Stage’s Shakespeare in the Park. He is co-founder and Artistic Director of The Studio@620, currently in its 15th year. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University, he also attended the American Conservatory in San Francisco as well as a one year tutorial at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. For the past twenty, he has worked in the theatre primarily as a playwright and as a director. – Maureen McDole and Bob Devin Jones
Ginsberg’s HOWL
James Hartzell
Kerouachouse.com | Performance of “HOWLl” at last year’s SunLit Festival hosted by KEEP ST. PETE LIT. Enjoy this teaser trailer of the dramatic reading, at the Old Key West Bar & Grill St. Petersburg done in four parts; massive expression of gratitude to our performers on the night, – Tom Hallock, Bob Devin Jones, Becca McCoy, Joellen Schilke, Peter Meinke, James Hartzell
Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit
Maureen McDole and Chelsea Catherine
Arts In: Premiere | keepstpetelit.org
Episode 1: Interview with writer Chelsea Catherine – Typewriter Talks with Keep St. Pete Lit is a weekly online show where we interview and showcase readings of works by Pinellas County writers. –Maureen McDole and Chelsea Catherine
