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Interviews & Features
The Lucas Show
In this episode of The Lucas Show, we talked about her upcoming travel memoir “Happy Iceland”. Anne Marie is one of one--a true adventurer and an incredible author. Fun fact: the adventure she wrote about in her memoir lead to an interview with an Icelandic journalist which was the number-two most read article in Iceland for a week! This episode is so interesting- give it a listen!
No Need For Postcards
In this episode of No Need For Postcards, kicking off series two, I speak to Anne Marie Wells. Anne Marie's experience of solo travelling has led to an extended journey long after she flew home. Her travel memoir Happy Iceland, tells of her unique five week trip to Iceland where she went against the norm, used her instinct to speak to local people, listened carefully to what they had to say to lead her to interesting places around the country. Anne Marie's journey to get Happy Iceland published is still on-going and yet after many long years, she talks about her solo travel experience with such love and gratitude. Her message is to break boundaries, appreciate small moments and to believe in the kindness of people.
The Goalpreneur Podcast
Coming Soon
The Art of Imperfect Adulting
In this episode of “The Art of Imperfect Adulting,” host Amy Stone sits down with guest Anne Marie Wells to explore her transformative journey from a career in environmental science to becoming a published poet and creative writing instructor. They delve into Anne Marie's experiences of caregiving for her father during his battle with stage four lung cancer, and how this difficult period catalyzed her shift in career pathways.
Whereabouts Tales Podcast
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with poet and adventurer Anne Marie Wells as she shares her transformative solo journey through Iceland, where she hitchhiked across the country asking locals about their happiest memories. Anne Marie opens up about her writing journey, from children's books to deeply personal poetry collections dealing with grief and motherhood. Learn how her Iceland adventure shaped her perspective on happiness and inspired her upcoming travel memoir "Happy Iceland."
The Be Happy Podcast
Anne Marie Wells joins us on the podcast this week to tell us a story of her life. At the age of 29, she went on the journey of a lifetime to Iceland, asking whomever she met, "What is your happiest memory and where did that happen?" This took her on a journey around Iceland to places seldom if ever seen by tourists, and she got to touch a little of each person's life whom she had asked her question, too. Along the way, she learned about life, who she is and more importantly, she found a direction for her life to move toward. Join us as she shares her journey and the lessons she learned along the way. Learn how she and her husband have taken gratitude into a whole new direction and dimension. This one tip has the potential to make your life much happier, even when you are facing the toughest times.
The Backwards Path Podcast
What does it mean to truly seek happiness? Author, poet, and fearless adventurer Anne Marie Wells didn’t just wonder—she took action. When life felt less than fulfilling, she set out on a journey to Iceland, consistently rated one of the happiest countries in the world, to explore what happiness really looks like to the people there. What she discovered wasn’t just in the landscapes or culture, but in the simple, everyday moments of connection and care.
In the Black Podcast
In this episode, Anne Marie talks about her book Survived By and how poetry helped her navigate her bereavement journey after her father passed away from cancer. She has facilitated her therapeutic writing workshop "Synonyms for Grief" across the United States and virtually, helping people to navigate their own grief journeys through creative writing.
Empowered Grief Journey Podcast
Anne Marie's grief journey was anything but ordinary. From her father’s devastating cancer diagnosis to the heartbreak of his passing, grief reshaped her world in ways she never imagined. What began with a pen and the back of a receipt at a hospital nursing station led her to a moment of deep reflection on the beach—watching baby turtles make their way into the ocean. In this episode, she shares how grief, in its rawest form, can unexpectedly guide us toward purpose, healing, and even the greatest adventures of our lives. Tune in to hear her powerful story of loss, transformation, and the unexpected gifts that grief can bring.
Do the Thing Podcast with Stacey Lauren
In this heartfelt expert panel episode of the Do The Thing Podcast with hosts Laura Carney and Stacey Lauren. Laura created this Do The Thing Challenge for Modern Prairie. They gathered an amazing lineup of guests to dive deep into the ways we can Follow Our Hearts and transform our lives. Meet Anne Marie Wells, Shaun Zetlin, Jeff Truesdell, and Mary Latham as they share their unique journeys, battles, and triumphs—all fueled by the courage to listen to their inner calling.
Let's Be Real -- Mama Journeys Podcast
She has a non-traditional motherhood journey. Her second book of poetry, Mother,(v), is all about her desire to become a mom as well as other women’s stories about their journeys.
Aerial Perspective Feature
In this latest issue of Aerial Perspective, Anne Marie Wells discusses her memoir, Happy Iceland, her advice for those who are grieving, and the most essential resources for emerging writers.
Wild Roof Journal Guest Blog
Rejection as Blessing: Anne Marie Wells for Wild Roof Journal's Substack
Poetry Trapper Keeper
A special Mother’s Day interview with Anne Marie Wells - a poet who is NOT chopped liver.
For this special Mother’s Day Newsletter, PTK had the immense pleasure of interviewing Anne Marie Wells! Part I of the interview took place in late March 2024. Mother, (v) was about to debut, and Anne Marie was 9 (!!!!) months pregnant! We followed up with her this week for a post-publication/post-partum update! Her generosity and insight never fails to amaze us!
Bitches, Books, & Bourbon
Anne Marie Wells joined Lori Walker and AK Nevermore of Bitches, Books, & Bourbon and discussed Anne Marie's latest poetry collection, Mother, (v), how pregnancy has impacted the release of the collection, the writing process, and how she would love others to read her books.
Talking Book Publishing Podcast
On Submitting and Setting Up a Book Tour
The ins and outs of book tours and the art of submitting work to publications in this episode of Talking Book Publishing. Join host Adanna as she engages in an enlightening solo conversation with the multi-award-winning poet, playwright, and memoirist Anne Marie Wells.
Drawing from her extensive experience, Anne Marie sheds light on the intricate world of submitting work, having successfully placed over 50 pieces, including two manuscripts. Delving deep into her writing journey, she addresses the challenges of rejection. Plus how setbacks have propelled her growth as a writer.
Love of Literature Podcast
In this episode, Anne Marie speaks with Jay & Sre about transforming blog posts into memoir-in-verse, about making art from tragedy, and how poetry connects us all to our shared sense of humanity.
Quintessential Listening: Poetry Online Radio
In this episode, Anne Marie Wells and Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram discuss what poetry is, the role of the poet in communities, how poetry impacts individuals and the world, the inspirations for my book, Survived By, and much more.
Episode 459: The Power of Poetry to Survive, Heal, and Connect — Interview with Anne Marie Wells
In this episode Anne Marie and Lori discuss:
Choosing poems for a collection and deciding on their chronology.
Using poetry as a way to deal with grief and its power to heal.
The significance and symbolism behind white space.
Wild Roof Roundtable Episode #26
We chat about overcoming second-guessing yourself as a writer (as well as some other writer-centric pitfalls), and I take Aaron and Chris behind the scenes of my poem 'Prairie Fire,' published in Wild Roof Journal in 2021.
Interview with Buzzin' Books
Conversation and reading with Tina and Kristin,
co-owners of Buzzin' Books in Buffalo, NY.
The Poet Speaks Podcast
Hosted by Amanda Eke
Nervous Ghost Press Open Mic Feature
Hosted by Matthew Mejia
Your Artsy Girl Podcast
Hosted by Cristina Querrer
Poet Chats
Hosted by Camari Hawkins