A brand new podcast where self-published author Ben Kushner sits down with fellow book lovers to discuss the stories that delight, enchant and inspire us. A book can bring a tear to your eye or a smile to your face. Whether it is read by 30 people or 30,000, every book has the power to impact people's lives. This is the podcast where we figure out why we love the stories that we love. We discuss thrillers, fantasy stories, true crime and more. We talk about the stories that shape our childhoods and define our adulthoods. We discuss storytelling mediums, the dos and don'ts of adaptations and the rules of good thriller writing. This podcast hopes to bring together people from all walks of life to learn how to be better readers and better writers. I hope you join us
In this final episode of Gold, Bones, and Leather, Embrosk hides from Aio and the elves as he attempts to locate the book of Weota. For podcast art and more info go to https://bensbookshack.com For Celeste's art portfolio, go to https://celesteshiflett.wixsite.com/portfolio-de-celeste Check out Madison Siwak's instagram https://www.instagram.com/madison_siwak/
Embrosk learns what he must do to unlock his destiny. Abeo, meanwhile, reveals herself to Aio, reinvigorating his hopes for the future of Ogre magic. For podcast art and more info go to https://bensbookshack.com For Celeste's art portfolio, go to https://celesteshiflett.wixsite.com/portfolio-de-celeste Check out Madison Siwak's instagram https://www.instagram.com/madison_siwak/
Phelan finds Embrosk in posession of a strange lyre made of bone. Aio approaches the Wall of Ruins in the company of Kyana. As the end approaches and friends reunite, important secrets are revealed. For podcast art and more info go to https://bensbookshack.com For Celeste's art portfolio, go to https://celesteshiflett.wixsite.com/portfolio-de-celeste Check out Madison Siwak's instagram https://www.instagram.com/madison_siwak/
Embrosk searches for his books. Phelan searches for Embrosk. And Aio searches for truth. Whether they like it or not, somethings is drawing them together. What might be waiting at the end of this journey? For podcast art and more info go to https://bensbookshack.com For Celeste's art portfolio, go to https://celesteshiflett.wixsite.com/portfolio-de-celeste Check out Madison Siwak's instagram https://www.instagram.com/madison_siwak/
Embrosk makes the aquaintence of a group of elves. Who are they? What do they want? And why do they seem to know more than they should? For podcast art and more info go to https://bensbookshack.com For Celeste's art portfolio, go to https://celesteshiflett.wixsite.com/portfolio-de-celeste Check out Madison Siwak's instagram https://www.instagram.com/madison_siwak/
Embrosk must answer Aio's questions about history, magic, and the legendary book of Weota--the discovery of which would restore Ogre magic and reveal the true nature of the world. Embrosk does not believe that Weota exists, but Aio has hinged his life's work on this hidden magical secret. For podcast art and more info go to https://bensbookshack.com For Celeste's art portfolio, go to https://celesteshiflett.wixsite.com/portfolio-de-celeste Check out Madison Siwak's instagram https://www.instagram.com/madison_siwak/
Drawn off his path home by a strange and mysterious music, Embrosk finds himself lost and desperate in the fallen Ogre kingdom of Cadmon. There, he meets a young Ogre named Aio--a quester who has spent his life searching for the information that would restore magic to his species. For podcast art and more info go to https://bensbookshack.com For Celeste's art portfolio, go to https://celesteshiflett.wixsite.com/portfolio-de-celeste Check out Madison Siwak's instagram https://www.instagram.com/madison_siwak/
In the first episode of Gold, Bones, and Leather, Embrosk, a potion-maker and scholar of magic descends the holy mountain of Bocere in the company of Phelan, an Ogre, and one of Embrosk's close friends. During the descent, he witnesses several instances of strange, unexplained magic that both excite his imagination and increase his trepidation about his upcoming journey home. For podcast art and more info go to https://bensbookshack.com For Celeste's art portfolio, go to https://celesteshiflett.wixsite.com/portfolio-de-celeste Check out Madison Siwak's instagram https://www.instagram.com/madison_siwak/
Learn about my upcoming fantasy podcast "Gold, Bones, and Leather" coming to your podcast feeds January 9
On this final episode of the first season of the Ben's Book Shack Podcast, Ben sits down with fantasy author Ryan D. Meier to talk about our favorite elven cultures from our favorite fantasy stories. Ben also reflects on the future of the podcast and announces the release of a combined copy of Shattered Lion. Check out Ryan's website here:https://ryandmeier.com/ World hoppers guild: https://worldhoppersguild.com/ To buy The Rose Volume 1: https://www.amazon.com/Rose-Vol-Dystopian-Science-Thriller-ebook/dp/B089JTPJ8G/ref=sr_1_2?crid=M10RWS3I61XQ&dchild=1&keywords=pd+alleva&qid=1630007592&s=digital-text&sprefix=PD+Alle%2Cdigital-text%2C151&sr=1-2 Buy his books here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QZWLGPT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088Q11HRT To buy Shattered Lion combined copy direct off Ben's website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the print copy of Shattered Lion (combined) off lulu: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/ben-kushner/shattered-lion/paperback/product-2gqrz5.html?page=1&pageSize=4 To buy the digital copy of Shattered Lion (combined) off lulu: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/ben-kushner/shattered-lion/ebook/product-68ywgk.html?page=1&pageSize=4
Ben sits down with fantasy author Jonathan Pembroke to talk about his Holly Sisters Series and how to write family drama within fantasy stories Check out Jonathan's Website here: https://flinthatchet.wordpress.com/ Check out The Holly Sisters here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XCB5TGH Check out Pilgrimage to Skara here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JB0ATU0 To buy Ben's book direct off his website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the ebook on other platforms go to https://books2read.com/u/3k5BJg To buy off amazon, head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093F4MYJD?tag=books2read02-20 To buy off Barnes and Noble, head to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-lion-ben-kushner/1139339255;jsessionid=9B31CC65A4DECAEF7426B86E6517C773.prodny_store02-atgap14?ean=2940165268267&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital
Ben sits down with science fiction author Anthony Tonelli to talk about his Dominion Series and the dos and don'ts of writing time travel Check out Anthony's Website here: https://www.anthonytonelli.com/ Check out Legacy here: https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Book-Dominion-Anthony-Tonelli-ebook/dp/B0912FB6LJ To buy Ben's book direct off his website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the ebook on other platforms go to https://books2read.com/u/3k5BJg To buy off amazon, head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093F4MYJD?tag=books2read02-20 To buy off Barnes and Noble, head to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-lion-ben-kushner/1139339255;jsessionid=9B31CC65A4DECAEF7426B86E6517C773.prodny_store02-atgap14?ean=2940165268267&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital
Ben sits down with Czech Space Opera writer Jan Koutouc to talk about the translation process and the universality of science fiction. Check out Jan's website here: www.jan-kotouc.cz Check out Central Imperium Book One here: https://www.amazon.com/Frontiers-Imperium-Central-Book-ebook/dp/B07MNTS39L/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Frontiers%20of%20the%20Imperium&qid=1623423087&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR0-Zeedo7ddItTnhw4ot8raIabhb_xR-5kQcBwHXnyiof0O24ioEdcHslw Find his other books here: http://jan-kotouc.cz/en/bibliography/ To buy The Sought Six: The Sterling Cone: https://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Cone-Sought-Six/dp/1913206017 To buy Ben's book direct off his website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the ebook on other platforms go to https://books2read.com/u/3k5BJg To buy off amazon, head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093F4MYJD?tag=books2read02-20 To buy off Barnes and Noble, head to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-lion-ben-kushner/1139339255;jsessionid=9B31CC65A4DECAEF7426B86E6517C773.prodny_store02-atgap14?ean=2940165268267&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital
Ben sits down with author Maria Marotti to talk about how detective stories, with their analytical main characters are the ideal avenue for conveying social criticism. Check out Maria's website here: https://www.mariamarotti-author.com/ Check out all of her published works here: https://www.mariamarotti-author.com/registry To buy The Garden of Lies go to https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Lies-Saga-Book-ebook/dp/B091DP8YMX To buy Ben's book direct off his website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the ebook on other platforms go to https://books2read.com/u/3k5BJg To buy off amazon, head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093F4MYJD?tag=books2read02-20 To buy off Barnes and Noble, head to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-lion-ben-kushner/1139339255;jsessionid=9B31CC65A4DECAEF7426B86E6517C773.prodny_store02-atgap14?ean=2940165268267&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital
Ben sits down with author and poet Jude Cavaretta to talk about her mental health community organization the Prosper Project. They discuss the unique relationship between writing and mental health, and they give advice on the best way to survive writer's block. Check out the Prosper Project on their website: https://theprosperproject.com/ Follow The Prosper Project and Jude: https://www.instagram.com/the.prosper.project/ https://www.instagram.com/sad.little.nerd.king/ To buy Dusk Mountain Blues go to https://www.amazon.com/Dusk-Mountain-Blues-Orbit-Book-ebook/dp/B085LQJH3K To buy Ben's book (Shattered Lion) direct off his website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the ebook on other platforms go to https://books2read.com/u/3k5BJg To buy off amazon, head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093F4MYJD?tag=books2read02-20 To buy off Barnes and Noble, head to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-lion-ben-kushner/1139339255;jsessionid=9B31CC65A4DECAEF7426B86E6517C773.prodny_store02-atgap14?ean=2940165268267&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital
Ben sits down with author, radio host, and publicist Karina Kantas to talk about her experiences writing in different genres and the way she markets different types of books. Check out Karina's various books here: https://www.amazon.com/Karina-Kantas/e/B0034P98EW https://books2read.com/ap/8ZKwEj/Karina-Kantas www.urbanhype101.wordpress.com To buy Above the Storm go to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H6SG15C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i8 To buy Ben's book direct off his website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the ebook on other platforms go to https://books2read.com/u/3k5BJg To buy off amazon, head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093F4MYJD?tag=books2read02-20 To buy off Barnes and Noble, head to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-lion-ben-kushner/1139339255;jsessionid=9B31CC65A4DECAEF7426B86E6517C773.prodny_store02-atgap14?ean=2940165268267&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital
Ben sits down with the head of The Young Writer's Initiative (TYWI), Riya Cyriac, to talk about the ways that TYWI supports young writers, the way the community has changed throughout the years, the unique nature of marketing poetry and so much more. The Young Writer's Initiative: https://tywi.org Juven Press: https://www.juvenpress.com/ Riya's blog: https://riyamcyriac.home.blog/ To buy Ben's book direct off his website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the ebook on other platforms go to https://books2read.com/u/3k5BJg To buy off amazon, head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093F4MYJD?tag=books2read02-20 To buy off Barnes and Noble, head to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-lion-ben-kushner/1139339255;jsessionid=9B31CC65A4DECAEF7426B86E6517C773.prodny_store02-atgap14?ean=2940165268267&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital
On this episode, Ben talks all about his brand new book Shattered Lion: Volume 2! He talks about his writing journey and he does a live reading from the book! To buy direct off his website, head to https://bensbookshack.com To buy the ebook on other platforms go to https://books2read.com/u/3k5BJg To buy off amazon, head to https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093F4MYJD?tag=books2read02-20 To buy off Barnes and Noble, head to https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-lion-ben-kushner/1139339255;jsessionid=9B31CC65A4DECAEF7426B86E6517C773.prodny_store02-atgap14?ean=2940165268267&st=AFF&2sid=Draft2Digital_7968444_NA&sourceId=AFFDraft2Digital
On this episode, Ben sits down with family friend and fellow podcaster Zora Williams to talk about her podcasts Layers and Muci which center around the concept of identity. They also talk about her relationship with the French language, and how being bilingual makes people more effective writers and communicators. MUCI Podcast (FR) : https://linktr.ee/muci.podcast | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muci.podcast/ Layers Podcast (EN) : https://anchor.fm/layers-podcast | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelayerspod/ For a print copy of Shattered Lion volume 1, head to https://bensbookshack.com To check out Shattered Lion on other platforms such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and others, use this all access link https://books2read.com/u/38RkKV For blogs, check out https://bensbookshack.com/blog
Ben sits down with short story writer Kamo Masoga to talk about her book Chasing the Dream, how she writes short stories, and her experiences with self-publishing. To buy a copy of the book, inbox her on her facebook page, found here https://www.facebook.com/Kamo-the-Author-1724056790939257 Her foundation is called Bana Ba Mobu and it works to provide resources to children in need in rural South Africa. A copy of Shattered Lion volume 1, head to https://bensbookshack.com To check out Shattered Lion on other platforms such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and others, use this all access link https://books2read.com/u/38RkKV For blogs, check out https://bensbookshack.com/blog
Ben sits down with his good friend, beta reader, and fellow nerd Alexia Moser to talk about the villains of literature, films, TV, and comic books. From pure evil fantasy villains to morally grey villains to villains framed as protagonists, this episode will help you learn all you need to know about villains. For 15 percent off a copy of Shattered Lion, head to https://bensbookshack.com and use the discount code ShackTo check out Shattered Lion on other platforms such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and others, use this all access link https://books2read.com/u/38RkKVFor blogs, check out https://bensbookshack.com/blog
On this episode of the Ben's Book Shack, Ben celebrates the 6 month anniversary of the publication of his first book, Shattered Lion. Listen to Ben read the prologue to Shattered Lion Volume 1 and the first 3 chapters, and check out some of the great discounts that he drops throughout the episode. In a great, reverse interview, Ben sits down with guest host, Martha Zimmerman to talk about Shattered Lion, his inspirations, his characters and his journey. For 15 percent off a copy of Shattered Lion, head to https://bensbookshack.com and use the discount code ShackTo check out Shattered Lion on other platforms such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and others, use this all access link https://books2read.com/u/38RkKVFor blogs, check out https://bensbookshack.com/blog
Ben sits down with the founder of NeoNarrators Vivian Xie to talk about why storytelling is powerful regardless of whether it is through fiction, nonfiction, podcasts, writing, or comedy. Check out NeoNarrators here: https://neonarrators.org/ Check out their podcast here: https://neonarrators.org/podcast For more Ben's Book Shack content head to https://bensbookshack.com For 15 percent off a print copy of Shattered Lion click this link: https://selz.co/KxEnd58
Ben sits down with comic artist Dytanious Dickerson to talk about telling a character based Sci-Fi story and his new comic "As We Fall" coming soon to Webtoons canvas. Click here to get 15 percent off plus free shipping on a print copy of Shattered Lion Volume 1 https://selz.co/KxEnd58 To check out blogs and other content head to https://bensbookshack.com Click here to access the ebook copy of Shattered Lion Volume 1 on all ebook platforms including Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon https://books2read.com/u/38RkKV
Ben sits down with popular historian and novelist Jem Duducu to talk about how much plotting he does for history books, how our past repeats itself, and the joys of reading Dr. Seuss.Check out Jem's books here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jem+duducu&crid=3W4AOTRATWK71&sprefix=Jem+dudu%2Caps%2C152&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_1_8 For Ben's book, blog, and all episodes of the podcast head to https://bensbookshack.com You can find the ebook copy of Ben's book, Shattered Lion, on all it's other platforms (Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, etc) through this all access link: https://books2read.com/u/38RkKV
Ben sits down with poet and author Julia Ortiz to talk about her plans for Nanowrimo, her poetry and her WIP.Check out Julia's blog and poetry here: https://juliasendlesswords.wixsite.com/website For Ben's Blogs, book, and more, head to https://bensbookshack.comYou can find the ebook copy of Ben's book, Shattered Lion, on all it's other platforms (Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, etc) through this all access link: https://books2read.com/u/38RkKV
Ben sits down with Lucy Langhart from the Teen Readers Society to talk about the books that have transcended generations. They discuss everything from Jane Austen to Harry Potter to efforts to combat declining teen readership.https://teenreaderssociety.org/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/ For more Ben's Book Shack content go to https://bensbookshack.comEnter the code BookShackFan to get 50 percent off a copy of Shattered Lion or just click this link https://selz.co/X7p9NnI
Ben sits down with fellow author Sarah Frank to talk about her writing program, the experience of being a teen author and how we fall in love with our characters. Her book is available at https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Frank/e/B00KESL99O%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Her writing program is available at https://sfwriting.thinkific.com/ For more Ben's Book Shack content and for Shattered Lion Volume 1 go to https://bensbookshack.com
Ben sits down with fellow author Tharaka Abeykoon to talk about her book "Ball of Thieves." They discuss weird character names and why Tharaka got her start in writing.Tharaka's book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Thieves-Guards-Woodenne/dp/1724398946#ace-g9859629705, Check out Tharaka's blog at: https://tharakaabeykoon.wordpress.com/ For more Ben's Book Shack content go to https://bensbookshack.com
Ben talks with therapist Laura Goldstein about reading, relationships and much more!To check out Laura Goldstein's recommended reading list go to: https://mccounselingcenter.com/recommendedreading/ For more Ben's Book Shack content go to: https://bensbookshack.comClick here to learn about the rights of the reader https://imaginationsoup.net/the-rights-of-the-reader/Fact check: I introduce her as a practicing psychologist. This is a misrepresentation of her credentials and her expertise. She is a therapist, not a psychologist
Ben sits down with his old friend Cora Beswick to debate about the Heroes of Olympus series and discuss fairy tales as a mythology of their own. They delve into their personal histories with the Percy Jackson series and how that opened the door to the original myths.For blogs and other Ben's Book Shack content go to https://bensbookshack.com
Ben sits down with his good friend Ray Sparks, who in addition to being a reader is also an actor, singer and visual artist in a dynamic conversation about the different mediums that people use to tell stories. They talk about theater, music and books. They delve into the best and worst of adaptations and what is necessary to transport a story across mediums.For blogs, videos and Ben's recently self-published book go tohttps://bensbookshack.com
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