Prelude To A Scream - Episode 06

Immediately after recording Episode 05, I recorded Episode 06 of Prelude to a Scream. (I was off work for a few days after all and had a tiny bit of time on my hands) I thought I'd wait a few weeks to release it, though, which worked out well, because my schedule at work since early June has been hectic at best) -- I've already started recording episode 07 and am hoping to be able to keep up a schedule of monthly podcasts and including full stories within each post. Let's see if I can keep up that schedule, particularly given my track record on getting out new podcasts.

This episode features my short story "Nervous Twitching" which was originally published in NorthWords magazine in the Fall of 1996 along with commentary about the writing of the story. "Nervous Twitching" was reprinted in my book ONE HAND SCREAMING, which is a collection of some of my previously published fiction and poetry.

Unlike the "cute" snowman story in Episode 05, this one's a bit more graphic and adult in nature and content. There's blood, a beheading and a surrealistic disturbing scene. So be warned before you listen. Not necessarily for younger ears or queasy stomachs.

But for those with less sensitive ears and stomachs, I hope you enjoy Nervous Twitching . . .

Links:

• Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.
• The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.
• Mark's Website
• Mark's Blog
• One Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)
  

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Prelude To A Scream - Episode 05

After long last I've finally returned to posting a new episode. I kept putting off putting up a new one partially because things have been crazy busy, but mostly because I was trying so darned hard to get it right. I eventually realized that recording and re-recording wasn't going to solve the problem. But getting off my butt, recording then releasing without worrying about every single little audio hiccup and "uh" that I mutter would likely resolve things.

So, unpolished, recorded quickly this morning, then uploaded shortly after, here is Episode Five of Prelude to a Scream.

This episode features my short story "That Old Silk Hat They Found" which was originally published in Strange Wonderland Issue #1 (March 1997) along with commentary about the writing of the story.

Links to things I mention in the podcast.

• Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.
• The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast. If you want to hear more of me (and my wonderful procrastination, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.
• Mark's Website
• Mark's Blog
• One Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)
  

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Prelude To A Scream - Episode 04

DISCLAIMER: I recorded this podcast back in late July/early August of 2006. I'd like to blame the ghost of Henry David Thoreau for the technical tripping which occurred that prevented me from being able to publish this podcast online any earlier. It makes me think that maybe he WAS listening from the great beyond after all . . .

In this episode, I talk about how listening to James Patrick Kelly's podiobook novel Burn inspired me to go back and read Henry David Thoreau. I also share my poem "Frost After Midnight" which was originally published in 1996 and then republished in One Hand Screaming in 2004 and talk about the obvious inspiration for it as well as how different classic writing and writers have influenced some of my other writing projects.

Links to other things mentioned in the podcast:

I Should Be Writing Podcast

The Survival Guide To Writing Fantasy Podcast



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Music provided by Kevin MacLeod

Prelude To A Scream - Episode 03

Listen to the first five posts from my online serial thriller "I, Death" and then details about the source and inspiration behind this tale. Also included is a peek at the original short story that inspired the blog thriller. (And if you like the first five posts, you can read the rest of the story for free at http://this-mortal-coil.blogspot.com)


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Music provided by Kevin MacLeod

Prelude To A Scream - Episode 02

Hear me read five different short poems and then talk a bit about the writing of each and my own haphazard approach to writing poetry.


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Links to things mentioned in the podcast

• Hammered Out Magazine - Hamilton Literary Magazine

Music provided by Kevin MacLeod

Prelude To A Scream - Episode 01

This is the first of a series of test podcasts in which I explain what I'm doing, read the very beginning of my latest published short story "Being Needed" and then talk a bit about the writing of the story.


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Links to things mentioned in the podcast.

• Your Scrivener Press - publisher of the book BLUFFS where the story "Being Needed" appears.
  

Music provided by Kevin MacLeod