Paper Girl
A podcast for readers, writers and creators! Melodie Coulter, Tulsa-based reader, writer, creator and bookseller sits down with a variety of incredible people from the Tulsa and Oklahoma literary communities.
Melodie Coulter came to Tulsa in 2015 as a journalist, became a librarian, and now owns Meadow Market Books on Cherry Street with her husband, Jared Coulter. Paper Girl is recorded in the store, surrounded by a mix of bestsellers, previously loved books, and a growing collection of local authors.
This podcast is really just an excuse for Melodie to yap about books with people she's admired for a long time. If you'd like to be a guest, contact us at MeadowMarketBooks.com
Episodes
10 episodes
Episode 10: Finding your footing in fantasy with Dave Lawson
Fantasy writer Dave Lawson shares how inspiration struck him big, how to find your marketing voice, and how he built a support network.
Episode 9: Binding together Creatives with Tina Wall
Celebrate the upcoming limited edition release of Dustbowl Dreams: The First Year with multi-hyphenate creative Tina Wall. Dustbowl Dreams' release party happens April 12, 2026 at Meadow Market Books!
Episode 8: Zines and the Mighty Micro Press with SIAMB
Meet D. Marise & Sir Princess Brutus of Something Involving a Mailbox, and explore how California punk influenced one of Tulsa's coolest collaborations.
Episode 7: The healing power of poetry with Anna Renee
**Content warning** This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, pregnancy loss and mental health. ***If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please know you deserve safety and have resources. You can star...
Episode 6: Radical Romance with Heather Dubree
Melodie explores the freedom of writing romance under your full government name with Tulsa's multi-talented artist and writer, Heather Dubree.
Episode 5: Bookselling with Kayla Comrie
Just days after the launch of the Kinara x Meadow Market Books collaboration, Melodie sits down with Kayla Comrie to talk about reading culture, responding to community, and the importance of leaning on each other to make dreams reality.
Episode 4: Real Perfect and the long game of writing with Lyr Gray
Author Lyr Gray discusses her long-awaited debut Real Perfect, the way creativity begets creativity, and how the big world of writing is incredibly tiny.
Episode 3: Grief, romance and friendship and with Samantha Ryan
**Content Warning** This episode includes themes of grief, depression and suicide.**Melodie talks about exploring mental health and queer joy with Tulsa author Samantha Ryan.