Show Notes
In a cracked and thirsty land, a doubting monk learns that divine wisdom doesn't always announce itself — sometimes it just grows quietly. Join us on Patreon and get early access to all episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/biomespec/ and drop us a line at [email protected]
Writing on the Wall is by Jordan Hirsch Jordan Hirsch writes speculative fiction and poetry in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her debut poetry chapbook Both Worlds is available with Bottlecap Press, and Four Women of Saint Paul--a collection of short fiction--is out with Red Bird Chapbooks. Find more at jordanrhirsch.wordpress.com. Follow Jordan on: Bluesky: [email protected] Instagram: @writejordanwrite
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