On this episode of the Let's Get Intimate series, Keaston is joined by Ella Grace Lancaster and Tristan Lee. They enjoy some refreshing beverages courtesy of Ella, discuss among many things elements of their respective writing lives and how they've grown over this semester, and consider the possibilities of what they will continue writing. Tune in for a lovely conversation. Feel free to share feedback to the email at inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

In this episode of the In Process Podcast, special guest MTSU alumnus Dr. Mark Sigler joins Keaston in the studio. Dr. Sigler performs some of his own songs and a couple covers. The episode opens with a cover of "A Dangling Conversation" by Simon and Garfunkel. Dr. Sigler reads a few of his poems, and Keaston gets the urge to perform a song of his own. This episode blends two recordings done several weeks apart. Most of this episode was recorded in one sitting, while portions of a previously recorded session appear in segments (they had recorded an original episode whose audio was mostly lost). We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast. Stay tuned for a few more this season. Season two will wrap very soon, so hang on! As always, share feedback to the email: inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

In this episode of the In Process Podcast, MTSU Seniors Quincy Vongratsamy and Madalynn Whitten join Keaston in the studio to discuss some of Quincy's poetry. The discussion involves questions such as What is pretentious? and Is it best to start writing a novel before nailing a shorter form? Keaston gets a little fired up before quieting down. Quincy refers to his work as "a hot chick with no personality", and Madalynn–between Quincy and Keaston never shutting up and her own soft-spoken nature–can barely be heard! Tune in for a classic episode! For feedback, go on and send something to the email: inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

In this episode of the In Process Podcast, published author Michael Martone joins Keaston in the studio to discuss many various topics. Martone is an imaginative writer, who relishes in breaking boundaries and blurring the lines between genre and form, fact and fiction. He reads some of his own work, providing both the context around it and his perceptions on how his work exists in an ever changing world. Michael's latest books are Plain Air: Sketches from Winesburg, Indiana and The Complete Writings of Art Smith, the Bird Boy of Fort Wayne, Edited by Michael Martone. To read Michael's interview conducted prior to this episode, click this link: https://medium.com/in-process-a-creative-writing-event-series/interview-with-michael-martone-66e39079d0e0 To share your feedback, as always email inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

In this episode of the In Process Podcast, MTSU Senior Ashley Barrientos joins Keaston in the studio to discuss her festival-placing short story "Hair". Ashley is the first place winner of the fiction division in the 2023 Southern Literary Festival, which is being held at MTSU April 20-23. The two talk about Ashley's life as a writer and the experiences and opportunities that have shaped her writing. As always share your feedback to the email inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

In this episode of Let's Get Intimate, MTSU students Jill Hunt and Bella Terry join Keaston in the studio to talk at length on writing, the writing life, goals and aspirations, and the like. Be sure to share your feedback to inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

Trigger Warning: Jackie's story "Starving" contains the topic of eating disorders. On this episode of the In Process Podcast, MTSU Junior Jackie Reilly joins Keaston for a wonderful discussion about Jackie's life and goals as a writer and her story "Starving". This is the last episode where you'll encounter the consistent issue of audio! Hopefully. The two discuss a little on the open mic night that kickstarted the season, a little on graduate school, a little about craft and what Jackie's reading. Before they get into a discussion and reading of her story "Starving", Jackie talks about what she writes and what she hopes to accomplish in the coming years. As always, any compliments, complaints, questions, or criticism (because that is different than a complaint), feel free to share to the email below: inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

It's the third episode of the In Process Podcast! This episode is the second half of the long discussion Keaston and Madalynn had. The first part of which is featured in the episode "On Dylan, Lenker, and Other Things with Madalynn Whitten". Many cuts were made, so this episode is not that long–even though Keaston repeatedly claims it will be. In this episode Keaston reads three flash fictions, some if not all are still in process–"Storm Shelter", "Four Bars of Crimped Skin Lingering", and "Blue Rabbit". Madalynn reads a piece that did not have a title at the time of the recording. Now the piece bears the title "Forward in this Wheelbarrow, I Fall". Time Stamps: 7:29–"Storm Shelter" 19:43–"Four Bars of Crimped Skin Lingering" 33:39–"Blue Rabbit" 45:24–"Forward in this Wheelbarrow, I Fall", previously "Untitled" As always, feel free to share your thoughts by sending them to the email listed below: inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

In this special debut episode of a mini series that we're calling "Let's Get Intimate", Keaston and Madalynn talk at random on things concerning the podcast. It's a laid back episode. Keaston addresses what he wants out of the listeners, and the two enjoy some crisp Coke Zeros. Warning, there are the sounds of bodily functions. Also, we think we've gotten the audio where it needs to be... unfortunately, the next two episodes were recorded before we figured out a solution. So, bear with us. All's well that ends well. If you like this kind of episode, let us know by sending an email to the one listed below. If you didn't, same deal. You know where to share what you think. If you have questions, we encourage you to ask them. We want to demystify you. inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

It's episode 2 of Season 2! In this episode Keaston has Madalynn back on the podcast. They address some issues concerning the previous episode's audio. They're still figuring it out! Madalynn brings a piece by Bob Dylan titled "Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie" and another piece, a song by Adrianne Lenker titled "Ingydar". The episode is one half of a longer discussion, the second part of which you can listen to in an upcoming episode. Time stamps: 19:26–"Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie" 57:46–"Ingydar" For questions, comments, compliments, or complaints that you would like to share with Keaston, use the email listed below: inprocesspodcast.mtsu@gmail.com

It's the first episode of Season Two of the In Process Podcast series! Keaston talks with Madalynn Whitten, a senior at Middle Tennessee State University. The two reminisce on Madalynn's reading at a recent open mic night, talk about her life as a writer, and share in some passions and perceptions on writing. Madalynn reads two of her pieces: "The Walls are Breathin'" and "Untitled Collection of Things". Keaston reads a poem by Michael Ondaatje, "The Gate in His Head". Unfortunately, the conversation is cut short–after an hour and a half. Keaston and Madalynn plan to continue where their conversation leaves off in an upcoming episode.  Stay tuned for more episodes! Music by Noah Huseman and George Wight

"More meaning is in the silence than in the actual expression." Novelist Fred Arroyo reads an excerpt from his upcoming short story collection, 4 flash fictions titled 'Songs for Manuel.' Music by George Wight

Novelist Michael Mejia reads his short story from the anthology 'My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me'

Poet Emilio Rockwell reads 'The Appalachian Poet' and 'I Remember'