Fresh Ink
A literary podcast for writers and dreamers to share stories and writing techniques
Episodes
Lui and Des sit down with upcoming producer and creator JSteve of PreMax Records who breaks down the "ins and outs" of producing sounds and lyrics that serve as a narrative yet entertaining foundation. Our guest also give our duo a deep dive into storytelling through the music video format and how producers and artists seek visuals to amplify a song’s message.
If you liked what you heard today, checkout JSteve and his Pr...
Lui and Des welcome Jamie Freeman to discuss her journey from co-hosting the "Ink Drinkers" podcast to opening TBR Bookshop, a new "haven" for the Baton Rouge literary community. Jamie describes the shop's sophisticated design along with its variety of books, teas and events. The trio also highlights the store's support for local authors and Jamie’s plans to build a dedicated podcast recording space...
Lui & Des welcome Lindsey Duga to Fresh Ink where the three discuss on how one's love of writing often lead to difficult choices when a writer leaps into the business world of getting published. Ms. Duga talk about her latest book series: The Royal Heirs Academy
Lui & Des welcome back Dr. Charles Monlezun who reads Her Name Was Audrey, a chapter from his memoir Becoming Charlie, that highlights the emotional impact of Hurricane Audrey on southwest Louisiana and the resilience and heroism that the people of that region in the face of that terrible disaster. A resiliency that will be celebrated in both the 60th anniversary of that memorable storm and the 20th two of her eventual sisters...
Renaissance Man Al Singh joins Lui and Des to discuss the appeal of antiheroes characters as well a glimpse into the mind of an antihero as Al reads a bit from his novella: A Working Class Man
Kayla Min Andrews returns to Fresh Ink to give Des and Lui a bit more insight on the unique experience and journey of bringing her mother, Katherine Min's final book The Fetishist and what that experience has had on the evolution of Kayla's current writing evolution and what works we may be graced to see from her in the coming future.
Back from hiatus Lui and Des take an episode to sum and reflect on the past season and give some hints on what to expect this coming season on Fresh Ink
Dr. Charles Monlezun returns to make his Fresh Ink Theater debut reading a chapter from his memoir Becoming Charlie titled Life Around Dad's Office
If you want to know more about Chew Rouge, Squirt, Airos and the rest of the Monlezun circle you can purchase Becoming Charlie at
https://www.monlezunbooks.com/
ebook readers can
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Charlie-memoir-Charles-Monlezun-ebook/dp/B0BKH64LMK
or if you're more ...
Season 2 of Fresh Ink kicks off with a special interview-theater episode. Lui & Des interview Baton Rouge STEM librarian Jordan Courtney who gives the Fresh Inkers how his path of creative writing and love of the library crossed paths into the creation of a career that has allowed him to not only be a librarian but a podcaster and writer as well along with a few other things. Season 2 Premiere
For all you guys curious about Jo...
The Fresh Inkers conclude the season with the first of a pair of reading by Lui and Des. First up is the gothic short story The Beautiful Dead Man written and read by Lui Campos
The Fresh Inkers, Lui & Des, interview Kayla Min Andrews, the force responsible for bringing the final novel of her mother, Katherine Min, to publication. Kayla tells the Fresh Inkers on how writing has, was, and is an important aspect of her life --- even when she didn't know it. Later Kayla reads the first chapter of her mother Katherine's posthumously published novel The Fetishist
Lui & Des interview civil engineer Courtney Kelly of Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Kelly tells the Fresh Inkers of her journey from her childhood home of New Orleans to Dallas & Southern Methodist University. Also how the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina helped her go from being a potential veterinarian to her current life as a civil engineer and how that tragedy also inspired the birth of an inspiring character named Celeste. All thi...
Des & Lui interview Mary Flint author of the Hunter Trial series. The Fresh Inkers get a history of Mary's journey from Anchorage, Alaska to Corpus Christi, Texas and how that along with her musical background helps with her writing
Des reads past guest Caitlyn Bender's short story Love in the Time of Aliens
Lui & Des host Stephen Rea, reader, writer, teacher and the best looking Irishman around New Orleans. Tune in as Stephen discusses finding comradery and soccer in Finn McCool's, a local Irish pub in the City That Cares Forgot. Also Stephen expands on his career as a reporter and a teacher and the three writing tibits that will help a writer go far in the art of creation.
The initial episode of Fresh Ink Theater kicks off with John Biguenet reading his One Story Press published short story: The Third Birdhouse. After which John, Lui, and Des discuss the story and bits on its creation process and inspiration.
Lui & Des welcome back One Book, One New Orleans Director Megan Holt. Dr. Holt discusses with the Fresh Inkers the two panels she moderated at the Louisiana Book Festival that featured acclaimed writer Maurice Carlos Ruffin and his new book The American Daughters and the posthumously published novel The Fetishist written by the late Katherine Min.
Also Dr. Holt give our duo an insider's tidbits on the oncoming Wr...
Lui & Des each give a Halloween reading to celebrate Halloween and give listeners a taste of a new aspect of Fresh Ink: Fresh Ink Theater which will be coming to Thursday on a podcast near you.
Lui & Des host Tammy Moore Harrison, writer, teacher and current owner of the trailblazing women's basketball team: The All American Red Heads. For the next thirty minutes Mrs. Harrison gives the Fresh Ink duo a history of the trailblazing professional women's basketball team and the role they play in shaping women's sports into what we know of it today and the inspiration they hope to pass to the women athletes...
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