Blue Funk

Welcome back to blue funk podcast! I’m your host Rachel Renee and I read you stories from writers across the country and beyond. With the Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII by my late friend Bud Altmayer, I usually go bi-weekly with chapters, but because there was no episode last week, I’ve decided to continue on with the story. If you aren’t up to speed on Sam and the gang, I suggest heading back a few episodes to catch up. We are just getting into the meat of the story, but a lot has led up to what is happening now. If you’re right where you’re supposed to be, then…let’s get to it!Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

This week, we’re going to dive back into The Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII by Bud Altmayer, chapter 13 and 14. If you haven’t listened to any of the Kiwis yet, go back a few episodes to catch up. We’re about halfway through the story and I'd hate to spoil it for you. We’re just now getting into the good stuff. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to Blue Funk Podcast. I’m Rachel Renee and I read you stories from writers across the country and beyond. Before we get started with today’s story, I have some business to attend to. That business being an apology. For all my listeners, I’m very sorry for missing episodes. I guess you could say I caught the Blue Funk. These are discouraging times we live in. They are a bit scary too and I got a little overwhelmed. In that, I forgot the whole reason why I created Blue Funk podcast in the first place. With that being said, after I finish The Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII, I’ll be taking a short break so that I can give Blue Funk Podcast a bit a makeover. For season two, the content will be more curated rather than Random. I may also separate Blue Funk and Kid’s Blue Funk into their own podcasts. You may still submit your stories. I will always accept them, but I’m going to continue to dig around in the public domain. I’m finding so many tales that are interesting…possibly forgotten. Maintaining the oral tradition of storytelling is very important to many.Today's story is a fantasy called the The Long Porter’s Tale by Lord Dunsany. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

For today’s story, we are diving back into The Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII by my late friend Bud Altmayer. We are currently on Chapter 11 and twelve. If you’re not caught up, check out our episode list where you’ll find episodes 1-10. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

We are back with another Blue Funk Podcast Episode. I’m your host Rachel Renee and I read you stories from writers across the country and beyond. This week we’re going to dive back into the public domain. I’ll be reading The Magic Kettle from the Crimson Fairy Book edited by Andrew Lange. I’m not very good at pronouncing other languages correctly and can't read the title of the book it comes from, but it's a story adapted from an old Japanese Tale. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to Blue Funk Podcast. I’m you’re host, Rachel Renee and I read you stories from writers across the country and beyond. This week we are diving back into The Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII by Bud Altmayer.I thought I’d take a moment today to give you a bit of backstory of why I chose to read Kiwis. I starting caring for Bud back in 2012. Not going to lie, it wasn’t easy. He was stubborn and wasn’t afraid to give his opinion about anything. Often, it was in complete contradiction to what he needed, thus making it hard to care for him at times...but for some reason, Bud and I clicked. One day we were sitting around his apartment bored and he asked me if I’d be interested in reading one of his stories. I knew He had some old manuscripts in his office and I was curious, so I said yes. He suggested the Kiwis first. It didn’t take long before I was finished, and since I had a little bit of experience with writing and graphic design, I offered I help him find a way to publish it. Bud was always so confident, so it surprised me when he was reluctant. After a little bit of encouragement, we began our book publishing journey. We ended up self-publishing five of his books altogether. I realize now how little experience I had in publishing and editing books, but it made an old man happy in his final year on Earth. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to another episode of Blue Funk Podcast! I’m your host Rachel Renee and i read you stories from writers across the country and beyond. I really love the word beyond because it allows us to travel back in time and explore stories written throughout the ages…stories that may have been forgotten. This week, I bring you a story by HP Lovecraft. I don’t think we could ever forget one of the horror greats, or Call of Cthulhu or The Color Out of Space or The Mountains of Madness, but there is a lesser known story he wrote at just 14 years oldl. Today, we’ll be reading his first published story...The Beast In the Cave.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

This week, we are diving back into The Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII by my late friend Bud Altmayer. I’ll be reading chapters seven and eight. If you haven’t been following along with this story, you can be go back to the episode list to find chapters 1-6. As a reminder, Because this is a book, I’ll be reading two chapters at a time and as bi-weekly as possible so the episodes are easy to find. If you’ve been enjoying this story and other like it on the show, please like, follow, share and review. Thank you so much!! I appreciate all of your kindness and support. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome to another Kid’s Blue Funk Podcast episode, I’m your host Rachel Renee and I read you stories from writers across the the country and beyond. Today’s episode is very, very special. I had the privilege of interviewing one of our writer’s from Blue Funk Podcast. If you guess the now seven year old Trick, then you are correct! Before we get into his interview, I’ll be sharing The third story in his “The” Series called The Three. If you would like to hear more of Trick’s stories, you can check out Kid’s Blue Funk epsidoes Vol. 2, 3 and 4. Thanks so much Trick for sharing all your amazing projects and creativity with me in the interview.Trick's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDl-vlGFOGg&list=PLb-tnhPi7WTeuxQ56p6MmF6RylRuG2jZQ&index=2&t=0sSupport the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Today I thought we'd travel way back and tell and old story. A scary story of a scary character we’ve all come to know very well. His name is Dracula. The story I’ll be telling today is Dracula’s guest by Bram Stoker and you can find it in the Public Domain.Dracula's Guest by Bram Stokerhttps://www.feedbooks.com/book/462Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

This week, we are diving back into The Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII by my late friend Bud Altmayer. I’ll be reading chapters five and six. If you haven’t been following The Kiwis, be sure to check out Episode 18 of Blue Funk for chapters 1 and 2 and Episode 20 for 3 and 4. As a reminder, Because this is a book, I’ll be reading two chapters at a time and as bi-weekly as possible so the episodes are easy to find. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to Blue Funk Podcast! Our story today is titled A Mother’s Struggle. A Child’s Loss by Cheryl Suchacek from Sollus Compendium One. Now before you go checking out the world of Sollus, be aware it’s 18+, but If you like a good, hot and spicy fantasy, be sure to check out Sollus Compendium One, Strands Of Sollus and Strands of Sollus: Rewoven by Cheryl on Amazon.Strand of Sollus (18+)https://www.amazon.com/Strands-Sollus-Cheryl-Suchacek/dp/1480901326/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Cheryl+Suchacek&qid=1592397917&sr=8-2Strands of Sollus: Rewoven (18+)https://www.amazon.com/Strands-Sollus-Rewoven-Cheryl-Suchacek-ebook/dp/B07WLZ3B6R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Cheryl+Suchacek&qid=1592397917&sr=8-1Sollus Compendium One (18+)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/kindle-redemption/B07X9TTT3C?ie=UTF8&kinRedeem=GIFT&kinRedeemToken=GS2S2X2HGQTXMHFSupport the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to another Kid’s Blue Funk Podcast episode!! I’m Rachel Renee and I read you stories from writers all across the country and beyond. This week’s episode, I have two stories for you today. The first is by the awesome 6 year old Trick! I’ll be reading the second story in his “THE” series called The Two. If you haven’t listened to the first story in the series, you can check that out in Kids’ Blue Funk Vol. 3. Our second story today is called the Day Annabelle Was Bitten By a Doodlebug by Julie Wenzlick, inspired by her granddaughter Annabelle. If you would like to find out more about Julie and other stories she’s written, you can check out her website (with parents permission and guidance of course) at www.juliewenzlick.com. The Day Annabelle Was Bitten By A Doodlebughttps://www.amazon.com/Day-Annabelle-was-Bitten-Doodlebug-ebook/dp/B07PBCVLLH/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Day+Annabelle+was+bitten+by+a+doodle+bug&qid=1591768998&sr=8-1Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

In support of black lives all around the world, we'd like to share a special bonus Blue Funk episode this week. @badgamerelite shares with us How the Sky-God's Stories came to be Anansi stories.Where to Donate:George Floyd Memorial Fundhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydMinnesota Freedom Fundhttps://minnesotafreedomfund.orgBlack Visions Collectivehttps://www.blackvisionsmn.orgReclaim The Blockhttps://www.reclaimtheblock.org/homeCampaign Zerohttps://www.joincampaignzero.orgUnicorn Riothttps://unicornriot.ninjaSupport the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome to Blue Funk Podcast, I’m your host Rachel Renee. Due to current events, we will not be making a regular post this week. Instead, we want to take a moment to memorialize those who’ve been slain by police violence and victim of hate crimes. By no means is this list complete. Thousands have lost their lives over hate and racism throughout the history of the united states.Where to Donate:George Floyd Memorial Fundhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloydMinnesota Freedom Fundhttps://minnesotafreedomfund.orgBlack Visions Collectivehttps://www.blackvisionsmn.orgReclaim The Blockhttps://www.reclaimtheblock.org/homeCampaign Zerohttps://www.joincampaignzero.orgUnicorn Riothttps://unicornriot.ninjaSupport the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

For today, we are diving back into the book, The Kiwis: Unsung heroes of WWII by my late friend Bud Altmayer. I’ll be reading chapter 3 and 4. Be warned, I completely butchered Axis Sally’s German accent. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

We are back with another episode of Blue Funk Podcast. It hasn’t been long since I read the last public domain story and honestly I’m wanting to keep them spaced out as much as possible because I want to read stories that are current and by you, but there’s one story I’ve really been wanting to tell called The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. I found this story just before going to LA Film School and it inspired an audio drama I created called Black. Click the link below to check that out! After the story of course."Black" by Rockella Renee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqFsSHcGijYSupport the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to another Blue Funk episode…where I, Rachel Renee read you stories from around the country and beyond. This week I begin reading a book called The Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII by a dear friend of mine, Bud Altmayer. A big thanks to his daughter Sally Enright for allowing me to read his story on the podcast. I’m going read it roughly 2-3 chapters at a time, bi weekly. This will allow for other stories to be told in between. The Kiwis: Unsung Heroes of WWII is a story based on Bud's military experiences…in fact he would always say its 60% true and 40% fiction. If you don’t like military fiction like me…I encourage you to stick around. The military plays a big role in the story, but It plays mostly in the background…and you may be as surprised as I was.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to another Kids’ Blue Funk episode! For this episode, I'll be sharing two stories. The first is THE One by six year old Trick, the first in his THE series. For the second, I'll be reading A Tale of Tontlawald from the Violet Fairy book edited by Andrew Lang. As most fairy tales, A Tale of Tontlawald is a bit more PG13, so it might be a good idea for parents to listen along with their kids to explain some of the themes and concepts presented in this story. The Violet Fairy book as well as the other fairy books in the collection (there are lots of them) are in the public domain. If would like to read more, you can check them out at the link below. Andrew Langs Fairy Bookshttp://www.gutenberg.org/files/30580/30580-h/30580-h.htmSupport the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back for another episode of Blue Funk Podcast where I, Rachel Renee read you stories from writers across the country and beyond. For this week, when I say beyond...I mean backwards in time to the year 1896. Today, I’ll be reading The Red Room by H.G. Wells. I hope that you enjoy this eerie tale.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to another Blue Funk Bonus episode for #DaysGoneWeek. This week is very special because I, along with Kevin McAllister aka @vikingdad278 and many others in the gaming community, are celebrating the anniversary of Days Gone created by Bend Studio. #DaysGoneWeek is hosted by Kevin. He is also the writer for A Look at the Other Side SeriesIf you would like to hear more about #DaysGoneWeek and the story we are telling, you can reference the first #DaysGoneWeek bonus episode as well as check out Kevin’s blog at thebrokenroad.blog. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

In this episode, I read a fan fiction piece from Kevin set within the world of the video game Days Gone created by Bend Studio. This story shines a little light on the life of Rippers, a cultist group living in this world. It’s a bit violent…but that’s what happens when extremists meet the apocalypse.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to another Blue Funk Bonus episode for #DaysGoneWeek. This week is very special because I, along with Kevin McAllister aka @vikingdad278 and many others in the gaming community, are celebrating the anniversary of Days Gone created by Bend Studio. #DaysGoneWeek is hosted by Kevin. He is also the writer for A Look at the Other Side Series!If you would like to hear more about #DaysGoneWeek and the story we are telling, you can reference the first #DaysGoneWeek bonus episode as well as check out Kevin’s blog at thebrokenroad.blog. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome to a very special episode of Blue Funk Podcast. This week is the Anniversary week of the release of Days Gone by Bend Studio. Kevin McAllister aka @vikingdad278 reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in reading A look at the other side - a series of journal entries from a character he wrote based on the world of Days Gone.The story is broken into 3 parts or journal entries and therefore will be broken into 3 different bonus episodes this week. In addition to the Bonus episodes…our regularly scheduled episode will feature The Initiation - another short story by Kevin also set in the world of Days Gone. Be sure to check out Kevin’s blog for more details and information about the #DaysGoneWeek event. There’s a lot planned for this week…interviews, live streams, a photo mode contest and so much more. He’s put his whole heart and soul into this spectacular event. You can find it at thebrokenroad.blog. Be sure to also drop by his twitter @Vikingdad278.Im always fascinated with perspective. Do you watch The Walking Dead? We follow the group of survivors and consider them the "good guys". However, if you were to "look at the other side" they may be considered the bad guys. In a post-apocalyptic world, are there truly any good guys left? What do you do to keep moving forward, and how far are you willing to go to survive? Thats what inspired this series. Kevin McAllisterSupport the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

In this episode, I read you another wonderful scifi story by Diane Morrison called The World's More Full of Weeping. It was first published in Cities of Dust, Planes of Light, from Air & Nothingness Press, January 2019. If you would like to learn more about Diane and her publications, you can visit her website at dianemorrisonfiction.comSupport the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome back to another Kids’ Blue Funk episode…the second in the series! I hope you all are well and happy considering a lot of us are at home right now. I know things can get a little boring and a little bit funky…but I have three new stories to tell you to help brighten you day!The first is by a young writer named Trick who is 6 years old. His story is called Gadget and Herb! I have to say that after reading his story, I hope there will be more fun stories about the dynamic duo. On our twitter I will share photos he has taken of his inspiration for this story. For our second story, we have Norbert’s hat by Diedre Bootes, illustrated by Katie Bootes! This story is about a little penguin who lost his hat. As a quick note worth mentioning…this book is dedicated to children and families with autism.Finally! our last story is written by a primary school teacher, Leanne Herring. The story is called Wendy the Wonderful Worm. She had mentioned in her email to me that it was inspired by the children in her class. During this time, Leanne is also working with Mad Apple Collective, a local theatre company performing live storytelling sessions every week. If you would like to hear more stories, be sure to check them out on Facebook.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Today’s story is by a writer that’s been on the podcast before, Caoimhín Reader-Dixon aka @JimdiGriz1. I’ll be sharing another of his sci fi stories, Tallow Malk - A Prologue of Sorts.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

In this episode, we are going to delve into the paranormal with a short story by Andy Cull from his book Bones. The story is called Hope and Walker. I want to give a big shout out to Andy for granting permission to tell this story! I really appreciate the support for the podcast and our purpose.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Today’s episode is different. It’s unique in the fact that I have been allotted the privilege of giving you an exclusive first listen to the soon to be published book, The Night of a Hundred Moons by Maria Boers Morris. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

The first story is a story written by my Grandmother called "Baby Bear and the Great Big Snowball." I felt it would be a great way to honor her and kick off this series. The other two stories were written by some super cool kids! One story is called "The Cat", by 7 year old Keenan and the other is "Game Over" by 9 yr old Evie Grace. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

For today’s episode, we are sharing, Legends of the Vikings: A King’s Destiny by Kevin McAlllister. In the gaming community he’s known as @Vikingdad278. Outside of writing, he takes some killer photographer in the video game, Days Gone. If you haven’t seen his work, you should check it out. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

This is episode not only contains another scifi short called Android Graveyard by Diane Morrison, but also a lot of updates to Blue Funk Podcast. Once business is out of the way, I'm sure you will enjoy the story to come.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

We’ve been reading a lot of stories with a heavier tone to them. So, I figured I would share a silly story about a super villain and his nemesis. In this episode, I'll be reading my story, Vengeance.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Welcome to the first Bonus episode of Blue Funk Podcast! What’s in store, well I’m sure you are aware by the title, I will be reading one of my favorite short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, The Tell Tale Heart! Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

We have a new story to share with you by Meghan Hayman. In this episode we read Static Confetti - a short tale of the struggle and self realized resolution of a lower class American girl, drowned out by a smoke alarm set off by a pan of burnt cornbread. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

If you love scifi...this episode is for you. In Patrol Dreamtime by Caoimhín Reader-Dixon (aka Jim Digriz), a pilot describes the love affair and emotional experience of piloting an interceptor and the birth of a space god.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

This episode is another writer anthology. First up is Lola Tierra with Universe. Next is Mad Dog with a smile by Amanda Vasquez and last is short piece I wrote about a treasured childhood memory. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

In today’s episode, we are doing something a little bit different. We have three small stories to share…a non fiction article called A true and Inspiration Story by Brett Lark, An untitled poem by Xena Radnor, my sister and sci fi fiction piece, A Weight off their shoulders by Diane Morrison. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

In this episode, I share a flash fiction piece by Meghan Hayman called Yellow Canaries and Purple Horses. This story is the inner dialogue of a young woman attending her grandfather’s funeral.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

In this episode, I'll be reading a short story called Summer of '98. I wrote this story while taking a creative writing class back in 2016. It's about a boy and a monster and a girl and her guilt. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

In this episode, we are sharing "Survivor" - a short science fiction story by speculative fiction writer, Diane Morrison. Survivor is not only about a struggle against the elements, but a battle against the mind when faced with extreme solitude. Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)

Down in the dumps? Bored? Got that blue funk? Well, that's what this podcast is for. A writers' anthology of fiction and non-fiction short stories with a bit of poetry thrown in, Blue Funk Podcast is here to help you shake the crud and make the doldrums feel a little less drum. This episode is a short introduction to Blue Funk, how we started, why we're doing it and what we'll be doing.Support the show (https://liberapay.com/SoundMaiden/)