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)
  

Download MP3 by right-clicking here.

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)
  

Download MP3 by right clicking here