# S2 E13 (#0027) Gail Wronsky prolific author, translator and poet on victories, challenges, TikTok trolls and scrolls and poetry feeding souls and goals.

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Published: 2025-12-17T14:06:47+00:00
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A national treasure, Western Arts Federation Poetry Prize finalist and winner of the American Poetry Prize, Dr. Gail Wronsky is a writer of our times. Her work has been published in Poetry, Boston Review, Antioch Review, Denver Quarterly, Poetry International, Guesthouse, Volt, and more this fearless poet gets personal with host Alex about mental health, the gift of teaching others, the relative uselessness of slop and pop and tiktok dance videos compared with poetry which feeds the soul, and much more. S2 E13 (#0027) Gail Wronsky The Naughty Librarian “TNL” is a global hit traveling podcast about books and music and their creators. We go one-on-one with sensational, inspirational celebrities and everyday heroes and heroines, storytellers talking about their own stories as well as the stories they tell. From Pulitzer Prize-winning and international bestselling authors to your favorite local authors we capture great unfiltered fun and fearless conversations you won't find elsewhere and share them with you uncensored. They bring us the world's best stories, we bring them to you in an intimate, personal one-on=one conversation in a daring, powerful way. Whether you are seeking tips and tricks to get through life, daily vitamin gossip, thought provoking convos, a peek behind your favorite books, a referral to find your next favorite book or song, or just ready for a good laugh, The Naughty Librarian delivers for you like no other and is your go-to source to get through the week. Tune in every Wednesday, hump day of course, and get ready to laugh, relax, and hear our favorite storytellers reveal all, and then some! AVAILABLE ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naughty-librarian-tnl/id1811461497 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3UYoIJokIMauiO2…

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