I am delighted to be sharing this interview with you all. In it, I talk with the wonderful author, creator, and tarot reader Quinn Diacon-Furtado. Press play to learn about Quinn’s ‘tarot origin story,’ their techniques for using tarot as a creative catalyst, a behind-the-scenes look at how tarot shaped their book, The Lilies, and so much more.
Podcast Episode Show Notes: Featuring Quinn Diacon-Furtado
Episode Title: Exploring Tarot, Magic, and Creative Writing with Quinn Diacon-Furtado
Episode Description:
In this episode, we are thrilled to host Quinn Diacon-Furtado, a multifaceted writer and creator who delves into the intricate realms of gender, magic, intuition, and memory across various genres. Quinn's unique perspective and creative journey offer a rich tapestry of insights and inspirations.
Guest Bio:
Quinn Diacon-Furtado is a writer and creator who explores gender, magic, intuition, and memory across multiple genres. They are the author of the young adult thriller, The Lilies, published by HarperTeen. Their newsletter, The Slow Read, delves into current book recommendations and cultural reading trends through the lens of Quinn's personal experience with reading (dis)ability. A 2022 Lambda Literary Fellow, and former middle school and high school teacher, Quinn holds an MFA in Creative Writing for Children from Hollins University.
Key Topics:
- The Lilies: Dive into Quinn's young adult thriller published by HarperTeen. Explore the themes, characters, and inspiration behind this captivating novel, which tells the story of four students at an elite private school who find themselves trapped in a time loop reliving their worst memories and greatest regrets. Together, they must grapple with the truths of their pasts in order to find a way out of the loop, before the fabric of time can fully disintegrate. This thriller explores queerness, generational patterns, and how secrecy can rot institutions (and the people who uphold them) from the inside out.
- Tarot and the Creative Process: Learn how Quinn uses tarot to inspire and guide their writing.
- Using Your Practice to Inspire Action: Hear Quinn's thoughts on tarot, community, and bringing your spiritual practice into the real world.
- The Future of Tarot & 'Spiritual Technology': Listen in as Quinn discusses their thoughts on where tarot is headed and the intersection of spirituality and social media.
- Personal Practice and Ancestor Work: Learn about Quinn's persona practice, favorite resources, and frequent tarot card visitors.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The In-Betweens: The Spiritualists, Mediums, and Legends of Camp Etna by Mira Ptacin
Clearing Spaces: Inspirational Techniques to Heal Your Home by Khi Armand
Connect with Quinn Diacon-Furtado:
Website: thisisquinnswebsite.com
Newsletter: theslowread.substack.com
Instagram: @ya_quinn_ya
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Exploring Tarot, Magic, and Creative Writing with Quinn Diacon-Furtado