# Portia Elan on HOMEBOUND

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Podcast: [Poured Over](https://stenobird.com/podcast/poured-over-4473869)
Published: 2026-05-09T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Homebound by Portia Elan is a vibrant, moving story about connection, humanity and the unwavering power of love. Portia joins us to talk about story structure, voice, research, technology, connection and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Homebound by Portia Elan Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

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