In this episode of The Qreative Life podcast, Q talks to her friend and former co-worker, Sarah Orman. Orman has left behind her days as an attorney and is now pursuing a degree in poetry from Texas State University. Listen in as they discuss their shared interest in reading and writing, and what it's like to make profound life changes in middle age.

More about Sarah Orman:

Sarah Orman used to practice law. Now she writes personal essays and poetry. Her work has been published in The Barbed Wire, Narrative, Witness, the Barbed Wire, and elsewhere. Her essay, "How She Suffered," received honorable mention in the 2024 Plentitudes Prizes. By day, she is a writing coach, freelance editor, and Assistant Editor for Narrative. She is a poetry MFA student at Texas State University and lives with her family in Austin.

Find Sarah Orman online:

• Website
• Substack

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In this episode, Q sits down with film prof, journalist, and podcaster extraordinaire, Zaki Hasan. They discuss new and upcoming films, the threat that AI and modern media pose to storytelling, and the role of our humanity in making great films.

More about Zaki Hasan:

Born and raised in Chicago before settling in the Bay Area, Zaki Hasan is an award-winning journalist with more than 30 years of experience in media scholarship and criticism. In addition to co-hosting the long-running MovieFilm Podcast, his reviews and analyses appear regularly in The San Francisco Chronicle, TheWrap, and IGN. He is co-author of Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture, and other books on the Star Wars, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, and Blade Runner franchises, and a member of the Hollywood Creative Alliance and the San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle.

Find Zaki Online:

• The MovieFilm Podcast on Patreon:

https://www.youtube.com/@moviefilmpodcast -

• Personal Blog

http://www.zakiscorner.com/ -

• Zaki Hasan on Rotten Tomatoes

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/zaki-hasan/movies

Find Zaki on Social Media:

• Zaki on Threads - https://www.threads.com/@zakiscorner
• Zaki on BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/zakiscorner.bsky.social
• Zaki on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zakiscorner/?hl=en

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In this episode of The Qreative Life podcast, Q chats up indie author Georgina Kiersten, a queer, disabled writer of romantasy novels. They discuss Kiersten's creative path, from being diagnosed with dyslexia to embracing their passion for writing to taking the bold step to publish their own work. The conversation covers topics ranging from claiming your own creative power through fanfic to the futility of using AI to fulfill your creative urges. More about Georgina Kiersten:Georgina Kiersten is a romance author from San Antonio, Texas. They are best known for their wide range of LGBTQ+ romance novels featuring Black queer and trans individuals. Kiersten's experience being a Black queer trans disabled person who has dyslexia, ADHD, and who is also autistic gives them a unique perspective when it comes to writing romance. Their unique lived experiences only further drive their passion for creating diverse and inclusive romance stories.Find Georgina Kiersten online:- Author Website: https://georginakiersten.com- Author Blog: https://loudinthemargins.com/Find Georgina Kiersten on social media:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Author-Georgina-Kiersten/100075258071473/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingloriousgigi/--------------------

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