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1001 LA Nights

1001 LA Nights

By L. A. Rivers

LA Rivers brings stories to life reading the works of authors at all stages in their careers. Grab your favorite beverage, kick back and enjoy story-time for grownups.
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Ep 39 LA Rivers interviews Shervin Hojat poet & author of Symphony of My Heart

1001 LA NightsApr 22, 2019

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It’s 2020 - here have a story

It’s 2020 - here have a story

LA Rivers resumes season 2,. In Episode 13 LA Rivers chats Vegas, Short Stories, her best friend who’s a shaman, and a big shout out to Richard Ryan http:/twitter.com/ricryan52 for being an awesome editor.
Jan 21, 202027:33
Stave 3 of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
Dec 16, 201958:14
Part 2 of 5 of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol
Dec 09, 201951:26
Ghastly tales of holiday cheer

Ghastly tales of holiday cheer

LA Rivers interviews author Fallacious Fiction of the Twitter #writingcommunity and reads part 1 of Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol from Project Gutenberg’s library.
Dec 02, 201901:15:39
December 2, 2019

December 2, 2019

Dec 02, 201900:17
Halloween Special 2019 - Edgar Allen Poe Edition

Halloween Special 2019 - Edgar Allen Poe Edition

LA Rivers interviews author, podcaster and marketing expert, Ryan P Freeman of www.ryanpfreeman.com about his upcoming book helping first time authors “get things right the first time.” Rivers reads from two Project Gutenberg editions of Edgar Allen Poe. Get comfy, cozy and prepare to hide under the covers.
Oct 29, 201901:10:31
Ep 8: Crafting World Solutions Through Storytelling

Ep 8: Crafting World Solutions Through Storytelling

LA Rivers is back from Bioneers and once again thinking about how writers have a responsibility for crafting solutions to world problems. She reads an excerpt next novel a metaphysical thriller called “Living by Luna”
Oct 21, 201938:55
Writing What You Know: All The Feels Episode

Writing What You Know: All The Feels Episode

LA Rivers talks about the writer’s secret weapon, observation, interviews Twitter.com/iamlordunicron about how he ended up an erotic fiction author & why he moved to urban fantasy. Http://jswaynereloaded.com and Rivers reads the end of Bully Proof yarn where young Mason makes some life determining decisions.
Oct 14, 201901:27:51
Beta Reader Madness and other fine writing thoughts
Oct 07, 201948:47
Take Your Shot: Make yourself seen and heard!
Sep 29, 201901:16:17
Compelling Stories

Compelling Stories

LA Rivers discusses storytelling, love, passion and music with her special guests Heston & Connie Cleveland. Plus Rivers reads a snippet of 1001 LA Nights’ favorite guests, Richard T Ryan’s Merchant of Menace now available on amazon. You can read more on Rivers personal blog here: http://1001lanights.wordpress.com
Sep 23, 201959:20
Exciting News
Sep 12, 201951:38
J. Nathanial Corres joins me to chat books, dragons and read from Hearts and Scales.
Sep 08, 201948:11
Interview with a dark lord

Interview with a dark lord

L. A. Rivers is back for season 2! She talks about surviving falling off the Internet and interviews twitter.com/darklordjournal (Jeff Mach) about his fantastic tome now on audible - There and NEVER, EVER Back Again by Jeff Mach, narrated by Jordan get it here: https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B07WQZ1B48&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006 - The cold reading is a snippet of a surreal short story, Plucky by L A Rivers.
Aug 31, 201901:01:33
Ep 43 Mauger S Staunton Writing Coach-Consultant

Ep 43 Mauger S Staunton Writing Coach-Consultant

@MaugerDStaunton & LA Rivers talk writing and writers - Mauger is a coach & consultant for writers.
May 20, 201950:30
Ep 42 Ric Ryan

Ep 42 Ric Ryan

Happy Mother’s Day • Anchor • Richard Ryan Author & Editor • My babies by LA Rivers • Promoting your books for extra content go to Patreon.com/1001LANights
May 12, 201953:49
Ep 41 Agent Nicole Bezanson

Ep 41 Agent Nicole Bezanson

LA Rivers interviews literary agent, Nicole Beazonson Of Metamorphosis Literary Agency about what writers need to know about agents as we gear up for Pitmad in June. You can find Nicole at Http://queryme.online/nicolebezanson , Http://www.metamorphosisliteraryagency.com , Http://www.nicolebea.com & on Twitter https://twitter.com/nicbeawrites . LA reads from her current short story in program featuring https://twitter.com/jayclynch as Dru a twenty something artist stuck in a small town.
May 05, 201901:10:43
Ep 40 Featuring Dawn Hosmer and a Granny Annie story by LA Rivers
Apr 28, 201901:23:15
Ep 39 LA Rivers interviews Shervin Hojat poet & author of Symphony of My Heart
Apr 22, 201931:26
Ep 37 Ryan P. Freeman & a short story by LA Rivers
Apr 14, 201953:05
Ep 36 Special Guest EJ Dawson
Apr 05, 201901:19:11
Ep 35: Chad Ard Interview Plus Poems & Short Story
Mar 29, 201901:13:24
Ep 34 Eve Corso Interview & Reading Pauline Yates’ “As The Tide Turns.” Celebrating 5k on Twitter

Ep 34 Eve Corso Interview & Reading Pauline Yates’ “As The Tide Turns.” Celebrating 5k on Twitter

LA Rivers celebrates reaching the magic 5K followers on Twitter, interviews Eve Corso about her new release, Esteban & Marialena available now https://www.amazon.com/Esteban-Marialena-contemporary-Eve-Corso/dp/1795239093, then reads Pauline Yates’ “As The Tide Turns” published on Elena Hartwell’s blog https://www.elenahartwell.com/2018/08/18/paulineyatesshortstory/ and “We’ll See About That” by LA Rivers. In the last segment Rivers announces the winner for the character placement in one of her short stories and gives instructions on how to claim it. Listeners don’t need to be disappointed for not being selected, since Rivers has come up with a cunning plan!
Mar 24, 201901:05:33
Ep. 33 Interview with WB Welch & Reading from Blood Drops
Mar 22, 201942:10
Ep 32: Author Leo McBride and a reading from Gideon Marcus’s “Andy & Tina.”
Mar 15, 201901:31:06
Episode 31: Interview w/Ric Ryan

Episode 31: Interview w/Ric Ryan

LA Rivers interviews author Richard Ryan acclaimed author of Sherlock Holmes Books such as The Vatican Cameos www.amazon.com/dp/1780929897/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_awdb_DGSGCbMTEP5RK - Follow Richard on Twitter @ricryan52 - This episode’s reading is LA Rivers reading LA Rivers! A short story entitled the Double Bubble Conjecture is 12 minutes worth of good story time. And we wrap up the program with a chat about short stories and Ray Bradbury.
Mar 08, 201952:37
Ep. 30 Poetry & Activism with Satwinder Isser

Ep. 30 Poetry & Activism with Satwinder Isser

Activist, teacher & poet, Satwinder Isser joins LA Rivers to discuss diversity, cultural appropriation and spirituality. Plus Satwinder shares her poems. You can find out more about Satwinder’s program at http://soulmastery.ca/ find her on twitter @issersimone. Want to join LA Rivers as a guest on the podcast? Go to 1001lanights.com
Mar 03, 201946:18
Ep 29: Galactic Journey & Aspen Knudsen

Ep 29: Galactic Journey & Aspen Knudsen

LA Rivers interviews GalacticJourney.org founder Gideon Marcus & reads a sample of Aspen Knudsen’s book Blood Rose, http://aspensauthorspace.wordpress.com For ad free listening & special content you can support this podcast at http://Patreon.com/1001lanights
Mar 02, 201901:14:28
Ep 28: Alisha Howard - Guest Author
Feb 22, 201934:24
Ep 27: Book Promotions (that don’t break the bank)
Feb 17, 201941:57
Ep 26: Author Spotlight- Sean Nash
Feb 15, 201956:28
Ep 25: Author spotlight

Ep 25: Author spotlight

LA Rivers gives shoutouts to the Twitter #writingcommunity @evecorsobooks, @ColdHeart_Prj @JNathanialC56 @Shimaira - Then interviews Australian author, Zack Riley who you can find on YouTube youtu.be/ezredraGfTI. LA Rivers reads the short story The Dead Don’t Dream by LB Shimaira from the Netherlands. You ca. Find her work on Wattpad my.w.tt/yrUvu2uC8T - To submit your short stories or be interviewed on the podcast go to 1001lanights.com
Feb 08, 201947:06
Ep 24 - The Heron

Ep 24 - The Heron

LA Rivers gives shoutouts to @GatekeeperDark & @AspenKnudsen of the Writing Community on Twitter and announces her special guest for the Friday episode- Feb 8, 2019. After some blah-blah-blah about you becoming a Patron on Patreon.com/1001LaNights - She reads from her short story “The Heron” and to round off the show LA Rivers talks about how to pitch your work to be more successful as a writer. You can pitch your stories to be read here at 1001lanights.com
Feb 05, 201901:04:56
Ep 23 A little romance

Ep 23 A little romance

LA Rivers reads Clyde Andrew’s romantic comedy “Enough Blue Sky To Mend A Pair Of Sailors Trousers” - In this sweet comic romance Dave discovers that soul mates aren’t gender specific. With a little help from some cosmic friends Dave makes some pretty big decisions. -
Feb 01, 201958:41
Ep 22: Faerytale Revised

Ep 22: Faerytale Revised

LA Rivers procrastinating by podcasting reads from her Faerytale for Grownups. Rivers also gives authors and writers some valuable information about marketing their book(s) in the last segment.
Jan 28, 201922:19
Ep 21: Celebrating Writers
Jan 27, 201924:37
Ep 20: Reading from the Twitterverse
Jan 25, 201950:26
Ep 19 - Women’s March Day

Ep 19 - Women’s March Day

LA Rivers reads from her essay: Why Rage Isn’t Enough For Women.
Jan 20, 201926:19
EP 18: Very Short Stories

EP 18: Very Short Stories

LA Rivers documents her audiobook reading journey, which has resulted in having to read tweets from #vss365 on Twitter. Plus she gives shout outs to her author friends on Twitter and The offer to read your work on the podcast is open.
Jan 19, 201917:59
Ep: 17 - Empowering Poems From a Crazy Year

Ep: 17 - Empowering Poems From a Crazy Year

LA Rivers is reading sarcastic poems in this episode and having a discussion about reading/writing erotica. Big shout out to the #writingcommunity on Twitter. Love to hear your thoughts, reach out on Twitter. @Nights_LA
Jan 13, 201931:04
A Faerytale for Grownups

A Faerytale for Grownups

Super fun episode! Reading from a new story in progress “An Impish Wish.” Also talking about audiobooks, getting and receiving feedback and Align Network International. ANI is a support network for creatives to give and receive important support & skill building to help grow your confidence, grow your passion filled career and make a real difference. Http://Alignnetwork.com and follow me on Twitter for writerly fun! @nights_LA
Jan 10, 201921:30
Ep. 13: A love of books
Jan 01, 201922:12
Ep 12: This Rose Shall Not Wither

Ep 12: This Rose Shall Not Wither

She was the ultimate goth punk gorgeous bitch. Wild child underground legend in San Francisco’s beyond alternative scene in the 90’s. Here is my eulogy for a friend.
Dec 23, 201813:01
EP 11: They Called Me Fearless
Dec 17, 201818:60
EP 10: New First Chapter

EP 10: New First Chapter

1001 LA Nights is the weaving of two incredible tales experienced almost twenty years apart. In this episode LA Rivers shares the beginning of the new first chapter. Follow on Twitter @nights_la
Nov 28, 201819:44
Ep 7: Rootbeer and phone sex

Ep 7: Rootbeer and phone sex

L A Rivers reads another vignette from 1001 LA Nights. Middle aged mom learns how to sext on a muggy August LA Night.
Nov 08, 201824:30
Ep 5: Simple pleasures
Nov 03, 201821:08
Ep 4: NaNoWriMo Plans

Ep 4: NaNoWriMo Plans

Almost 20 years after I left my first marriage broken-hearted, I found myself leaving my second wanting to live again. So begins 1001 LA Nights, the true story of one woman’s quest to love and live life. Will be writing the 7 day escape story as part of 1001 LA Nights during the month of November.
Oct 31, 201825:52
Ep 2: Intoxicating Oxygen
Oct 27, 201815:30
Ep 1: So it begins
Oct 25, 201819:12