E99: Women Writers on Choice

E99: Women Writers on Choice

Author: Kris Baker Dersch January 19, 2018 Duration: 32:36

It was my privilege to put together this episode on an important topic and I can't begin to express my gratitude to our contributors and to my wonderful support community who made it possible.

"Family Planning" is by Tina Tocco, copyright 2005, used with permission. It was originally published in Harper Palate Winter/Spring 2013 issue. Read Tina's bio and her her previous contributions to the show.

"Choose" is by Mary O'Keefe Brady, copyright 2017, used with permission. Read Mary's bio.

"Single Sexless Mother" is by Linda Bonney, copyright 2017, used with permission. Read Linda's bio.

"A Whale of a Choice" is by Rebekah Nemethy, copyright 2017, used with permission. Visit Rebekah's website.

Rebekah created this piece on her website originally for a Photo and 100 Words project, visit our website to see the photo that inspired the story.

Other things discussed today:

"A Private Matter" is a made for TV movie based on the true life story of "Miss Shari" Finkbine, a Romper Room TV show host who sought an abortion after taking a medication that was proven to cause birth defects. Thank you so much to Cynthia Bemis Abrams of the Advanced TV Herstory podcast for sharing Miss Shari's story on her show and introducing me to the movie. The movie is available on YouTube.

Time Magazine has a great history of marital rape laws in the United States.

The full text of the Roe v. Wade decision is available online. As all documents created by the U.S. Federal Government are, it is in the public domain.

 


Kris Baker Dersch hosts No Extra Words one person's search for story, a quiet corner of the audio world dedicated to the power of brevity. Each episode is a complete, self-contained piece of flash fiction, with every story crafted to be under two thousand words. This constraint isn't a limitation but a focus, distilling narrative down to its essential elements-every sentence carries weight. You'll hear tales that span the spectrum of human experience, from subtle character moments to sudden, striking turns of events, all delivered with a thoughtful and intimate narration. The podcast lives up to its name, offering narratives that are precise and potent, leaving room for your own imagination to linger in the spaces between the words. It’s for anyone who appreciates the art of a well-told story and the unique intimacy that audio can bring to fiction. Tune in for a regular dose of concise creativity, a moment of literary escape that fits into the busiest of days.
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