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Podioracket Ep 64 James Keeling and Michael J. Parry

hroulo — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:56:16 +0000

Welcome to Episode 64!

Let’s kick off the show with a bit of Scott Sigler trivia: Our first guest shares his name with the main ship in one of Scott’s short story series. Is it BloodCast or The Crypt?

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INTERVIEWS

James Keeling’s Compensating Controls

Bio: James Keeling is a working author located in sometimes frozen tundra of Minnesota. The father of four daughters, he never ceases to be amazed by the magic of life around him. His role of both bedtime and fireside storyteller has led him inexorably into authorhood. His work has been published in the Flying Island Press’ Pirates Cove.

Synopsis: Nicholas Edgwood rides a wave of good karma–a job he excels at, a new girlfriend, and a bright future. When he gets framed for a cyber-crime he did not commit, he must run for his life while his entire world crumbles around him.
Betrayal and murder replace peace and hope as he finds himself in unfamiliar territory. He may not be the biggest and baddest guy out there, but he has skills, the kind garnered from a career steeped in computers and code. Now he must leverage these skills to their fullest to stay above ground and breathing. It will take all of his talent, and courage he may not have, just to survive.

Get it on Amazon today! for only $3.99

For more information
Website: http://www.jameskeeling.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/search/synapticjam
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/SynapticJam
Google+: Find him here.

Michael J. Parry’s Elanore and Gurt Tales:
Synopsis: Book one The Spiral Tattoo introduces the reader to Elanore, the eight-foot tall troll, and Gurt, the six-inch tall (don’t you dare call me a fairy) Eleinu, both guardsmen in the city of Delvenport, tackle their most baffling case yet. When they find a dead waitress, naked except for an intricate tattoo in a spiral across her body, they’re launched into an adventure in the seedier side of Delvenport, filled with rogue mages, prostitution, and narcotics. But can they solve the case before madness and riots take over the city?
and Book 2 The Oaks Grove is a fantasy country mystery.

You can get book one in Ebook right now on Amazon for only $.99.

Bio:Fantasy mystery author writes fantasy and science fiction, mixed in with the occasional piece of contemporary fiction. He live on a small block of land in the Tararua district of New Zealand, where he and his partner grow trees and our children. To earn a crust he works in a University library as the Digital Initiatives Librarian. Michael loves social media, and uses it as a tool for the library he works in.
For more information
Website: http://michaeljparry.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Michael_J_Parry
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-J-Parry/177255755657054

NEWS

3 Podiobooks.com authors topped the charts on Amazon this last week and are still charting now.

Emerian Rich’s Night’s Knights [Kindle Edition]

Get it from Amazon for free today.

Hit #1 in both of these categories and is still at #1 Hit #1 in Kindle, Store, Kindle eBooks, Fiction, Genre Fiction, Science Fiction

and #2 in KindleStore, Kindle eBooks, Fiction, GenreFiction, Horror, Ghosts

Seth Harwood’s Jack Palms in Triad Death Match (Jack Palms Crime) [Kindle Edition]

Get if from Amazon for free today!

Hit #1 and is currently #3 in Kindle Store, Kindle eBooks, Fiction, Genre Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers, Mystery, Hard-Boiled

We also have a special interview with Seth Harwood hitting the feed soon.

And our own Rhonda R Carpenter’s The Mark of a Druid [Kindle Edition]

Get it from Amazon for Free today!

Hit #1 in Kindle store, Kindle eBooks, Fiction, Historic, Fantasy and is currently #2 in Kindle Store, Kindle eBooks, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical

If you hurry you can still get all 3 of these authors’ works for free at Amazon in the kindle store. That’s right for free!

PRP-Glimpses is Complete on Podiobooks.com
And the eBook is ready for your enjoyment.

Get it at Amazon Today!

Podioracket Presents-Glimpses, the anthology from established Podiobooks.com authors that takes place in the worlds of their full-length novels, is now complete on Podiobooks.com. If you’ve already listened to these 12 stories from diverse genre, please leave a rating for others on Podiobooks.com or iTunes.

We’re proud of the stories you’ll find in PRP-Glimpses:

Conclave – Mick Bordet
Foretelling – Arlene Radasky
The Interview – M. Darusha Wehm
Appeasement – Gloria Oliver
Good Luck – Casey S Townsend
Fleeting Time – Keith Hughes
Blind Curve – Dave Donelson
Holy Rites – Emerian Rich
The Siege – Katharina Maimer
Wayward Spirits- A Prelude to The Dawning of Power – Brian Rathbone
Future In Hand: A Rivenspace Story – H.E Roulo

Fireside Chat

If you haven’t listened to the Fireside Chats yet don’t miss out on some great Indie author information. Podioracket.com continues to release useful information for author and reader alike in our blog posts, including our 7-part audio series on good book creation, promotion, and the self-publishing industry. Make sure you begin with Part-1 and continue through this quick and informative series from fantasy author and indie publisher “White Wolf Press” Brian Rathbone’s.

We hope you all had a safe Thanksgiving! And you guys tell us, do you miss the New Release list and Now Complete list we used to put in the blog posts? We would like to hear from you.

PRP-Glimpses Arlene Radasky (#2)

hroulo — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:01:53 +0000

Podioracket Presents brings you Volume 2 of our anthology series.

Podioracket Presents-Glimpses is now available on Podiobooks.com. Subscribe to the feed or check back weekly so that you don’t miss any of the fantastic authors sharing their original stories. Check it out!

This week’s story:

Arlene Radasky’s short story “Foretelling” (historical fantasy)

The Fox Spin-Off

www.radasky.com

About the short story:

A treacherous walk up a mountain trail for a pregnant woman, Wynda, leads her to a druid who tells her the goddess Morrigna foretold the birth of her daughter. A danger-filled trading journey ends with Prys, the father of the new babe, coming home with tales of killing and rapes by the Roman soldiers. Beathan, the clan chieftain, utters a promise to protect the girl born that day and the druid Ogilhinn foretells the babe Jahna’s future and the importance of her birth to the clan. Foretelling is the story of the start of the life’s journey of Jahna, who as a woman tries to protect her clan in the novel The Fox.

Last week’s story was:

Mick Bordet’s short story “Conclave” (alternative history)

A Some Other Scotland Spin-Off

www.someotherscotland.com

About the short story: Scotland, 2000 BC – Three men and a polar bear meet in a cave to change the world, but can they overcome their personal agendas and preconceptions of each other for the greater good? One petty squabble triggers a chain of events that will build over the following four thousand years, culminating in the story that takes place within “Some Other Scotland”.

PRP-Glimpses Anthology Now Available!

hroulo — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:59:03 +0000

Podioracket Presents brings you a Volume 2 of our anthology series.

Podioracket Presents-Glimpses is now available on Podiobooks.com. Subscribe to the feed or check back weekly so that you don’t miss any of the fantastic authors sharing their original stories.

Now available–

Mick Bordet’s short story “Conclave” (alternative history)

A Some Other Scotland Spin-Off

www.someotherscotland.com

Watch for more episodes coming up! New stories from Arlene Radasky, Darusha Wehm, Gloria Oliver, Casey Townsend, Keith Hughes, Dave Donelson, Emerian Rich, Katherine Maimer, and more!

Podioracket Presents Podiobooks.com!

hroulo — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:55:11 +0000

Enjoy our holiday tribute to Podiobooks.com with a fantastic cast of Podiobooks.com authors and a fun time. Promos, some you’ve heard and some you haven’t, and an earful of holiday cheer!

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CONTRIBUTORS:

Wyken Seagrave Greeting
Grizzly Smith Greeting
Emerian Rich Greeting
Mark Rayner Promo
A. Craig Newman Greeting (New Jersey Writers Society)
Alex White Greeting
Wander Radio and Arlene Radasky Promo
Edward G. Talbot Greeting
Paul Elard Cooley Greeting
Keith Hughes Promo
Jack Hosley Greeting
Arlene Radasky Greeting
The GearHeart Alex White Promo
@dahayden Greeting
Mick Bordet Greeting
Wyken Seagrave Promo
Lone Wolf Sage Co Greeting
A.P. Stephens Greeting
Craig Robertson Promo
J.D. Sawyer Greeting
Mick Bordet and Arlene Radasky promo
Keith Hughes pirate greeting
Collin Earl and Chris Snelgrove Greeting
Paul E Cooley Promo
Philipa Ballantine Greeting
Brain Rathbone Promo
Drew Beatty Greeting
Podioracket’s H.E. Roulo and Rhonda R Carpenter Promo

J.R. Murdock & Shobhan Bantwal

hroulo — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:55:11 +0000

Catch Arlene Radasky, author of The Fox, as she interviews J.R. Murdock. Then Brian Rathbone, a Podioracket.com favorite, interviews Shobhan Bantwal.

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INTERVIEWS

J.R. Murdock

V & A Shipping
http://www.podiobooks.com/title/v-and-a-shipping

Website: http://ofgnomesanddwarves.com/

Twitter:@jrmurdock

Shobhan Bantwal

www.shobhanbantwal.com

Get something new with this author’s ‘bollywood in a book.’

PROMOS

The Dawning of Power by Brain Rathbone

Erin O’Briant brings a new Podiobooks.com book, Glitter Girl! See ErinObriant.com Listeners are encouraged to write Erin at e_obriant(at)yahoo.com (replace the at with the @ symbol).

The Gift of Lit continues!

Episode 20- Joe Cottonwood and William Tennant

hroulo — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:41:12 +0000

Welcome to Podioracket Episode 20! Catch interviews with Joe Cottonwood, William Tennant and more fabulous news and contests.
Listen

or download Episode 20

Joe Cottonwood

Babcock
by Joe Cottonwood
Children

Joe Cottonwood’s Blog

Joe Cottonwood’s Author Site

William Tennant

The Scars

by William Tennant

Twitter: wllmtnnnt (william tennant with no vowels or spaces)

Website: www.myspace.com/william_tennant

NEWS

The Write Stuff is live! Support literacy. Learn more in the Podioracket.com article or go to www.thewritestufftv.com.

Operation eBook Drop is getting a great reaction. Check out the archived BTR episode with Mark Coker and Ed Patterson and the information in our article. Support our troops without hurting the author.

Emerian Rich’s first Knight’s Night book signing is coming up. Prizes and a companion book will be offered at the live signing.

AWE (Autumn Writer’s Event) takes place in Second Life in October. The exhibition shows off the works of authors active in Second Life. See Emerian Rich, Arlene Radasky, Rhonda Carpenter, H.E. Roulo and Nathan Lowell along with many other authors.

CONTESTS

www.radasky.com to name a character in Arlene Rasasky’s book ends October 30.

New www.themarkofadruid.com contest has started!

Podioracket.com continues to seek Podiobooks.com promos. If you listen to the episode, you get to enjoy a real man-on-the-street promo put together by Wyken Seagrave.

New Releases

The Gearheart by Alex White Steampunk

Tattoo by Paul Elard Cooley Horror/Dark Fantasy

Stories I Told Myself by Patrick E. McLean Literature

Harvey by Phil Rossi Horror/Dark Fantasy

Wrath of the White Tigress by David Alastair Hayden Fantasy

Alibi Jones by Mike Luoma Science Fiction

7th Son: 7 Days (Prequel Anthology) by J.C. Hutchins Science Fiction. J.C will be joining us on BTR-PR Oct 27th at 6pm PST/9pm EST. Look for our special post on Friday to learn how you can get one of the first autographed print copies of 7th Son: Descent.

Now Complete

Unconventional by J. J. Hebert Inspirational Fiction Family Friendly

The Write Stuff

Hooked — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:32:36 +0000

THE WRITE STUFF DEBUTS online OCT. 17, 2009

America’s first literary reality show, The Write Stuff, will debut online at www.thewritestufftv.com on Saturday, October 17th. It is an integral part of Cyrus Webb’s Literacy Campaign. Podioracket.com’s Rhonda R Carpenter interviewed Cyrus Webb on our BTR-Extension back in June when we heard about it from Podiobooks.com authors Mark Eller and Arlene Radasky. Scott Sigler is slated to judge in the finale.

Part conversation and part competition, The Write Stuff gives advice and encouragement from those who have made it in the literary world and showcases how others can do the same. Webb is quick to point out that even though the premise of the show is about writing that anyone following a dream or interested in excelling in their business will get something from it.

During the middle of the season you will meet aspiring writers who will be competing for prizes provided by the project’s sponsors and the title of having The Write Stuff.

There are several videos about the project:

The online edition of The Write Stuff debuts Sat. Oct. 17, 2009 (You might have to cut and paste into your browser),

Cyrus Webb introduces The Write Stuff (You might have to cut and paste into your browser),

The Write Stuff creator, Cyrus Webb, answers questions about The Write Stuff.

The official sites:

http://www.thewritestufftv.com

http://thewritestufftvofficialblog.blogspot.com.

http://thewritestufftv.webs.com/

Quick Reminder-

Scott Sigler, who is slated to judge in the finale of The Write Stuff, will be joining us LIVE on our BTR extension on Monday, October 19th to discuss The Rookie and his many other projects. Set a reminder.

WWW Horror Short Stories- Voting Open

hroulo — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:40:17 +0000

WWW Horror Short Stories- Voting Open

Podioracket.com has contributed to the prize pack being awarded to one lucky listener who votes for their favorite horror short story in the WWW Challenge. Four Podiobooks.com authors, Arlene Radasky, Michele Roger, Rhonda Carpenter, and H.E. Roulo have written stories on the theme of husband killing.

Download the Promo or listen here:

To listen simply click on the link for each story listed below or go to horroraddicts.net. On the website Episode #31 is followed by each of the four stories:
#1 Tired by Arlene Radasky
#2 Organic Tomatoes by Michele Roger
#3 Enough is Enough by Rhonda R Carpenter
#4 Graveyard Shift (and Re-Shift) by H.E. Roulo

To vote, listen to each of the four stories then send an email to Emerian Rich (emzbox@sbcglobal.com) with WWW in the subject line. Include 1) The name, number, or author of the story you want to vote for 2) Your name or handle 3) Your mailing address (only used if you should win).

Episode 18 Thomas Gideon and Tim Dodge

Hooked — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:20:58 +0000

Podioracket Episode 18! In this episode you will hear Heather interviewing Thomas Gideon and Tim Dodge, news and contest info, as well as the latest entry in the Podiobooks.com Promo contest. We did it all in another twenty-two minutes of pure fun.

Listen

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The Inner Chapters: Volume 1

by Thomas Gideon
Non-Fiction
Website: http://thecommandline.net/
Want to help? The unbook- http://thecommandline.net/wiki/The_Inner_Chapters_Unbook
Twitter: @command.line
Email: feedback [at] thecommandline [dot] net.

“Thomas “cmdln”

Gideon is a self described hacker, curmudgeon and hacktivist who discusses on his twice weekly podcast, The Command Line Podcast, among other topics the practice and profession of programming drawing from over a decade of professional experience and a lifetime spent hacking.”

Acts of Desperation

by Tim Dodge
Thriller

His website: http://www.timdodgestories.com

Email: tim[at]timdodgestories[dot]com

“Dodge is the author of the podcast novel ACTS OF DESPERATION, the forthcoming PURGATORY, and the host of the podcast HEARTWARMING STORIES BY TIM DODGE. His work has been published in Winter Sky and Down In The Dirt magazines. He is currently at work on his fourth novel. Tim lives near Syracuse, New York with his wife, three sons, and German shepherd.”

The News

Announcing a casting call from @bignutter. He’s looking for Bible Readers to do Genesis 1:1-10, Mark 16:15 & 1 Peter 4:10 all KJV, and also another unspecified quote. He’s accepting Male and Female readers. Certain Male voices are ideal, such as Fractured Horizon Promo Voice. Sorry nutter the our VOG (Voice of God) belongs to us! But we will spread the word.

Support our Troops by opting-in to Operations Ebook Drop founded by Ed W. Patterson. Smashwords is joining with Ed in the endeavor. Mark Coker put up a great blog about how this operation is going to work. Here is the link to the blog post.

Contests

New site is live! Register and play along

The Mark of a Druid has a new website and contest 11 is now live. Let Rhonda now what you think of the new site and sign up.

Help Name Characters in Sea Hawk

Arlene Radasky needs names for her characters in her new novel SEA HAWK. When you email her with your suggestions, she will put your name in the hat for a FREE signed copy of THE FOX, sent anywhere in the world. Winner will be drawn on October 30, 2009. For all the details go to her website.

Calling all Podcasters and Podiobooks.com authors

Enter the Podioracket.com sponsored Podiobooks.com Promo Competition! Simply create your one-minute promo, the perfect storm of persuasion and enthusiasm, then email it to contact@podioracket.com. See the complete list of rules and suggestions in our handy-dandy guide.

Our most recent entry was played in this episode and submitted by Mark A. Rayner, author of Marvellous Hairy – a novel in five fractals.

Handbook for the Criminally Insane Contest

FACBOOK RADOM SELECTION– Click on “become fan” on Brian’s Facebook author page. He’ll give away one signed copy each week in October to randomly selected fans through Facebook.
QUICK ANSWER WINS A PRIZE– The first three listeners who email Brian with Betty’s secret (from the book) will get a signed copy. 2) The first listener who emails Brian and tells him what weapon Monica uses(and how she uses it) in the last scene will get a book.
See http://www.darksidesally.com for all the details or facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Holtz/53769912948

BTR-PR Schedule

Shownotes are coming on these shows at BTR-PR. You can set reminders and not miss a show!

September 24th 6:00pm PST Drew Beatty

October 1st 2:30 pm PST Wayken Seagrave

October 5th 6:00pm PST Scott Sigler The Dark Overloard himself

October 15th 6:00 pm PST Ed Patterson of Operation E-Book Drop

October 22 6:00 pm PST A.P. Stephens

October 27 6:00pm PST J.C. Hutchens Rush day for 7th Son and we are giving away some amazing schwag!

October 29th 6:00pm PST Brian Holtz

New Releases

Time Crystal by Wyken Seagrave Science Fiction
AMNAR: THE INHERITANCE by Isabel Joely Black Fantasy
The White Shadow Saga: The Stolen Moon of Londor by A.P. Stephens Fantasy
Loner In Space by Steve Simons Science Fiction Family Friendly

Now Complete

KIRINS: The Spell of No’an by James D. Priest Fantasy Family Friendly
Borrowed Time by Keith Hughes Science Fiction

Ep 17 Isabel Joely Black & Michael Dean

hroulo — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:56:34 +0000

Podioracket Episode 17 is ready, so whether you’re still recovering from Dragon*Con or anxious to hear how it all turned out just join us. Let’s jump into another twenty-minute, two interview, contest riddled episode.

Listen

or download Episode 17

AMNAR: THE AWAKENING

by Isabel Joely Black
Fantasy
Website: www.joelyblack.net
Twitter: @TheCharmQuark @Amnar @JoelyBlack
Email: joely.black@gmail.com

A User’s Manual for the Human Experience

by Michael W. Dean
Self-Help

His website: www.stinkfight.com

Also on Amazon

CONTESTS

Review it up!

Rhonda is asking her fans for their help to spread the word about The Mark of a Druid in contest #10 and let me know where you left a review. You see I keep finding reviews at sites I never knew were carring my book. So if you have left a review email me so I can add your name to the random drawing.

Help Name Characters in Sea Hawk

Arlene Radasky needs names for her characters in her new novel SEA HAWK. When you email her with your suggestions, she will put your name in the hat for a FREE signed book THE FOX, sent anywhere in the world. Winner will be drawn on October 30, 2009. For all the detals go to her website.

Calling all Podcasters and Podiobooks.com authors

NEW!! Handbook for the Criminally Insane Contest

FACBOOK RADOM SELECTION– Click on “become fan” on Brian’s Facebook author page. He’ll give away one signed copy each week in October to randomly select fans through Facebook.
QUICK ANSWER WINS A PRIZE– The first three listeners who email Brian with Betty’s secret, (from my book), will get a signed copy. 2) The first listener who emails Brian and tells him what weapon Monica uses(and how she uses it) in the last scene will get a book.
See http://www.darksidesally.com for all the details or facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Holtz/53769912948