Podcasts about Balticon

The Dakhur made returning The Sunrise of Hur difficult for Alibi Jones but he managed to get it into their hands all the same. He now waits for clearance to head back to Cat's Eye to get back to his Mediation gig, whatever that may entail, now… we'll find out in Chapter Thirteen of Alibi Jones and The Sunrise of Hur! Mike Luoma, host, author, and narrator brings you Free, independent audio science fiction every week on Glow-in-the-Dark Radio! The Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus continues!Our promo this week is for The Black by Paul E. Cooley: https://ShadowPublications.com.          Balticon 59: https://Balticon.org.Mike's Balticon Schedule: https://open.substack.com/pub/glowinthedarkradio/p/balticon-59-this-weekend. Thank You Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Patrons! Become a Patron at https://patreon.com/glowinthedarkradio.  The 44+ Hour Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus Audiobook is available everywhere online. Find links at the top of glowinthedakradio.com and mikeluoma.com.  Free Stuff? Videos? Everything else? Links and details: http://glowinthedarkradio.com and http://mikeluoma.com.   Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). Show theme - "Hitman". Alibi Jones theme - "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The three-act structure has been the standard in Western storytelling for millenia. How can we create innovative, exciting work in a format the audience is expecting? How do we make the middle part powerful and lasting when most of the attention-grabbing moments are at the beginning and end? The Setup The Conflict The Resolution Resources: https://www.dailywritingtips.com/three-act-structure (basic) https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/literary-devices/plan-novel-using-three-act-structure/ (full structure) From Virtual #balticon55 With C.D. Brown as moderator, Meg Eden, Ryan Van Loan, and C. L. Polk If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch You can find me all over the internet (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood) If it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood) Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

It's a jungle out there for new writers. Do you know the difference between a real publisher and a vanity press? What kind of scams are currently circulating? What rights are you giving away when you sign that contract… or even enter that contest? Panelists will give advice on how to navigate these and other pitfalls and give information on resources and communities that can help you out. Things To Watch Out For What Should Be In A Short Story Contract Horror Stories and Near Misses Resources and closing thoughts Resources https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/ https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/ https://ralan.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/440107622678110 These are from #Balticon55 (on YT), with panelists D.H. Aire, Alex Shvartsman, Anna Kashina, and Angela Yuriko Smith, with Joshua Bilmes as moderator. =============================== If you find my content of value, please share it with your friends! I'm putting out content most days! Mondays: New podcast episodes here at "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Thursdays: Rerun YT videos & Blogposts sharing more "Writing Tips & Writerly Musings" Sundays: Productivity Sprints on YT/Twitch You can find me all over the internet (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood) If it fits your budget, show your support at Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood) Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing.

In this episode Devo Spice talks about filming for his acting class, an actual audition he got, and his new song! Music in this episode: "I Am The Doctor (Live at BaltiCon)," "Spider Verses (Live at BaltiCon)," "In an I-HOP (Live at BaltiCon)," "Yo! Sam."

I think I'm about four naps shy of recovering from Balticon 57, but I'm home and back at work. Despite my multitude of hats, I managed to do it all! =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check out my Linktree (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood)

Craig shares his thoughts and observations from BaltiCon 2023 and dives into part 2 of his author interviews.   For more details on the authors Craig chatted with:    K.S. Garner The Solo Nerd Bird podcast   Rod Van Blake   Ben Pick      

Craig talks to authors from around the Baltimore/DC area about their work, their processes, their challenges and more.    Links for the covered authors:  John L French - look for him on facebook  Jonathan Sol -   Michael Watts -   Patrick Thomas - , ,  

Susan Nickelson is the CEO and Director if Operations of Holistic Solutions, a cannabis dispensary in Waterford Township, New Jersey. It is the 33rd medical cannabis dispensary to open in New Jersey and the first black and woman-owned dispensary in the state, which was very recently approved for adult recreational sales. She also runs Ital Daughters, LLC, a cannabis and hemp consulting company that specializes in assisting minorities, women, veterans, municipalities, and stakeholders in understanding the regulatory aspects of the cannabis industry. Nickelson comes from a long line of herbalist women who have curated cannabis on the island of Jamaica for hundreds of years. In this enlightening conversation, she discusses her path to business ownership, the importance of working toward racial and economic equity in the industry and the law, and she shares lovingly about cannabis as a natural part of her family tradition. Before the featured interview, Wendy Sheridan and Robin Renée serve up the Random Facts of the day about the Scotch Pine and the most boring day in the world. The attempt at the SpaceX Starship test launch, the Supreme Court's temporary preservation of the FDA approval of the mifepristone abortion pill (RU-486), a landmark bill working through the California legislature that would make Hindu castes a protected class, Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News, the largest natural explosion in over a century and remembering the great Al Jaffee of Mad Magazine fame are all in the News. In The Artscape, Robin interviews Wendy about her recent paintings and upcoming art exhibits. At the end of the show for You Got Questions? We Got Answers! they ponder, "What was your biggest ever waste of money?" Things to do: Visit Holistic Solutions, like them on Facebook, and follow them on Instagram, Learn more here: Minorities for Medical Marijuana New Jersey Cannabis Business Association Minority Cannabis Business Association See the artwork of Wendy Sheridan at the 2023 Union County Senior Citizens ART EXHIBIT, April 20 - June 1, HELIOsphere on April 28, and at Balticon 57, May 26 - 29. Check out Mad Magazine. Support The Leftscape on Patreon and be privvy to humorous TMI!   Sound engineering by Wendy Sheridan Show notes by Robin Renée Fake sponsor messages by Ariel Sheridan Web hosting by InMotion Remote recording by SquadCast

In Romances, the romance is the point of the story. In genre fiction: the intrigue, the adventure, the mystery is the point, and the main character's relationships are often what makes the victory possible — be they romantic or otherwise. How do you get the balance right? =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Vlog/Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check out my Linktree (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood)

From authors who are asked to read their own work at signings, to audiobook narrators, to podcasters, there are a lot of us out there who want — or need — to get better at readings. At the titular panel, at Balticon 53, Tee Morris, Jean L Cooper, and Mike Luona shared their best tips. =============================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! You can find most of these posts over on my Blog (https://morganhazelwood.com) / Vlog/Youtube (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) If you want to connect? Check out my Linktree (https://linktr.ee/morganHazelwood)

Special interview with Chris M. Barkley! Deep dive into the Mercedes Lackey gaff at SFWA conference and the Stephanie Burke incident at Balticon. Willem DaFoe parties it up with Carrie's aunt & uncle. WisCon is saved! We are "Suffwagettes!" (Thanks Henry Lien!)

Sara Henya is a singer-songwriter and harpist based in Philadelphia, PA. Her music can best be described as Fantasy-Pop, combining the fun of pop music and the ethereal sound of the harp. Sara incorporates imaginative, fairy-like visuals that allow her audience to interact with her otherworldly character. Her melodic and complex artistry echoes the complex nature of her lived experiences with Tourette Syndrome, using music to transport into the enchanted sceneries detailed in her many tattoos. Sara Henya released her debut EP, Small World Alchemy, on May 20th, 2018. Her EP has received widespread radio play on Folk and Alternative programs such as Out of the Woods, Power Folk, Womenspace, and Radio 104.5's Live at 5. As well as touring music venues around the East Coast, she has created a large and dedicated following, which is especially seen at science-fiction conventions like Balticon, Arisia, and Philcon. This November, Sara will be Philcon's Musical Guest of Honor. In the summer of 2020, Sara released her first single of the year, Circle. On November 20th, 2020, Sara released her highly anticipated follow-up single, Pancakes. On January 8th, 2021, the official music video for Pancakes was released with very positive reviews. Nick from Tealcheese.com said, "My interest soon became deeper when I realized how well done this music video is. I would never have guessed that this is a relatively new artist." Sara Henya is inspired by artists such as Joanna Newsom, Grimes, Hannah Diamond, and Sara Bareilles. Her debut album is available now on all platforms. Links: www.sarahenya.com www.facebook.com/sarahenyaharpist Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With all the risks, why would I want a literary agent? Well, at Balticon 52, I got to hear a variety of perspectives from published authors who've had every sort of agent possible. Here are the stories of Leah Cypess, Keith RA DeCandido, CS Friedman, Tee Morris, and their hunt for a quality agent. Note: this was originally recorded in 2018, but the questions are perenial. ============================================== Thanks for listening! I'll be back next Monday with more rambling ideas about writing. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and subscribe! And I've got a pretty bad social media addiction... I'm a Blogger (https://morganhazelwood.com) | Vlogger/Youtuber (https://youtube.com/MorganHazelwood) Of course, I'm on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/morganHazelwoodPage/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/morganhazelwood/) | Tumblr (https://www.tumblr.com/blog/morganhazelwood) | Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/morganshazelwoo/) | Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/user/MorganHazelwood/) | and I've even got a Ko-fi tip jar (https://ko-fi.com/morganhazelwood) Plus? Check out my podcast on ... oh wait. Hi.

The Scottish Wedding Recorded live at Balticon 55; Written by Grig Larson, with voices Nobilis Reed, Kim the Comic Book Goddess, Paul Fischer, Nuchtchas, Keith Hughes, Veronica Giguere, Doc Coleman, Grig Larson, Rob Bean, and Charles Brown

Here is the annual event we hold at Balticon every year, plague or no plague. This year our madlibbers are Stephanie Burke, Valerie Griswold-Ford, Grig Larson and Charlie Brown. 

Talk briefly about attending my first Balticon, and not doing everything I had planned. Interested in being part of DragonCant (not affiliated with DragonCon) looking for people to be on panels! Fill out this form to tell me about panels you want to do! The music tonight is Dark Side, from the Humble Bundle Big […]

  Rev. Charon's got a great guest for their hit talk show What The Blessing: The Voice of Free Planet X's own Jared Axelrod! But things do not quite go as planned... Whether you are just coming to VFPX or an long-time fan, this episode is a must-listen! Recorded live at Balticon 52!     The Voice of Free Planet X is written and directed by Jared Axelrod. This episode could not have existed without the performances of Christiana Ellis of Space Casey & Five More Minutes, Jason Gregory Banks of Talk Nerdy 2 Me, Dave Robison of The Roundtable Podcast, A. F. Grappin & Erin Kazmark of The Melting Podcast, John Walker, Tee Morris,  J.R. Blackwell, Allie Press and the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod. Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx.   

That's right, The Voice of Free Planet X returns for a live show at Balticon 52, Saturday at 5pm in the Pride of Baltimore II room. I'll be joined by a host of podcast luminaries, some familiar voices to loyal listeners and some brand new to the show! It's all happening at Balticon 52, Saturday at 5pm in the Pride of Baltimore II room You won't want to miss it!  

Paul hosts Scott Roche, Veronica Giguere, and Charlie Brown at Balticon 51.

Paul and Terry interview author John G Walker and discuss his cat-herding for Balticon's New Media Track.

The secrets of engaging, exciting, engrossing voice acting are laid bare by some of the masters of the form: Christiana Ellis! Dave Robison!  Veroninca Giguere! Lauren Harris! Starla Huchton!  Recorded Live at Balticon 50!   You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod. Episode art by J.R. Blackwell  The Voice of Free Planet X's Internet Commander is Katie West. Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx.   

One of the great things about Balticon is they ask me to do live readings, which, as you might imagine, since I record my voice for fun, I love doing. This bit is the beginning of a work in progress starring Moriarty and Pity, characters my wife,J.R. Blackwell, and I created together. They are absolutely horrible people, and I think you'll like them quite a bit.   The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod. The Voice of Free Planet X theme is by Russell Collins. This episode could not have existed without the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod. The Voice of Free Planet X's Internet Commander is Katie West. Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx. 

I wasn't planning on releasing this recording so soon. But in the wake of massacre in Orlando, it appears that queer people simply existing is a radical act. So, here is a panel about queer people existing. I was struck, listening to it again, by how much laughing is in it, how much joy, how much hope. There's complaints, too, and disappointment and sorrow. But it begins with laughter and ends with an expression of solidarity, and if that's not a radical reaction to all of this, I don't know what is.  I've made it a point to do these “queer visibility” panels for the past couple of years at Balticon, because, in the words of our forefathers, if you don't start none, there won't be none. A month ago, I thought it was important to stand up and be noticed. It's more important now. I'll talk about Balticon properly in a few days, That episode will have a live reading I did. I'm not charging the Patreon supporters for this episode. We've all paid enough, already.  In the light of the devastation, discussions like this feel so small. In the light of the devastation, discussions like this feel colossal.   Panelists:  Jared Axelrod A. Grappin J.R. Blackwell Hugh O'Donnell Ruth Lampi (her Kickstarter funded!)    Podcasts mentioned: The Voice of Free Planet X The Melting Potcast The Way of the Buffalo Voices of Tomorrow The Heart Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men Into It with Elle Collins Welcome to Night Vale Pop Culture Happy Hour Wham Bam Pow Pop Rocket Metamor City Minus World Savage Lovecast The Bicast Supervillian Corner Swings and Roundabouts Fruit The Bright Sessions Professor Blastoff

At the end of the universe, the fate of humanity rests with the freshest flow. Recorded live at Balticon 50!     The Voice of Free Planet X is written and directed by Jared Axelrod. Episode art by J.R. Blackwell This episode could not have existed without the performances of Christiana Ellis of Space Casey & Five More Minutes, Jason Gregory Banks of Talk Nerdy 2 Me, Dave Robison of The Roundtable Podcast, J.R. Blackwell, Veronica Giguere of Voices by Veronica and the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod. The Voice of Free Planet X's Internet Commander is Katie West. Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx. 

Join Terry and Paul at Balticon 50 for a raucous live show with a no holds barred question and answer session.

Scott and Paul discuss editing and anthologies with Sue Baiman and Charlie Brown.

Prepare yourself for: Balticon, chasing the dragon, Daredevil, the Shadow Agenda, and Mulligan

"The Wish Of All Things" is my in-progress novel, about a young trans-girl in a fairytale-eque kindom who decides to save a kidnapped princess before the burly hero does. This reading was recorded live at Balticon last year. This episode featured “Lux Eterna,” by The Zero Project. You can find out more about them at zero-project.gr Special thanks to Russell Collins as the narrator and the Re-Animator and to Chris Morse as Randolf Carter in the opening segment. If you haven't listened to Chris Morse's Supervillian Corner, you may be wasting your life. What podcasts are you folks digging? I'm really into Song Exploder and Reasonably Sound right now, but I'm always interested in new things. What do you like to listen to? The VoFPX theme was written and performed by Russel Collins.Support the VoFPX at patreon.com/axelrod

And with that, listeners were transformed by the tale that P.G. Holyfield told.I began audio drama in the first wave of podcasting back over a decade now, and even though audio books and audio drama swim in different circles we do cross back and forth occasionally.I never got much chance to speak to P.G., but I too was wrapped up in his novel "Murder at Avedon Hill" and was excited at the opportunity for more. P.G. and I have a lot in common, a love of role playing games, fantasy, and of course Game of Thrones. P.G. is a lover of story, a weaver of tales and a podcaster of many podcasts well "Beyond the Wall" and "Tales of the Children" are the ones I've listened to. He's a favourite guest at both Balticon and Dragoncon and has an endless list of friends he's gathered in the seven years since he first podcast his novel. I mean P.G. Holyfield is such a presence in the podcasting culture, that I guess I took it for granted that I'd be able to interview him at any time.so, it was with some shock that I read a blog announcement from Chooch Schubert and Vivian Muse about the recent challenges to P.G.'s health. And after I started looking at pictures after pictures of Patrick with his friends that people posted on his Facebook and through twitter, and I listened to the love that Nutty spoke about, the fact that no one, NO ONE could say anything bad about this man... it got me thinking...Maybe, it's time for all of us to rise and shine a little bit more. You know the phrase "rise and shine"? My parents woke me up as a kid every morning, and I wake up my boys with that little piece of advice- Rise and Shine.P.G. Holyfield teaches me, even now, a little bit about being a better person. Not just rising to the challenges and doing the things I need to do, but maybe "shining" just a little brighter... smiling a little more, and being just that much more communicative about the people around me.I lost my best friend, eighteen years ago, and since then, I don't take my friends for granted. I'm very careful to tell the listeners of the Sonic Society know how much they mean to me at the end of each season. I try not to get too sappy through out the year, but maybe the secret of P.G.'s success as a man- beyond his wildly creative talent- is that he makes people around him feel valued all the time.Not just once in a while, and without having to say a whole lot. I'm not a very social person normally. I have trouble feeling comfortable around groups of people I don't know- hence my presence in Conventions have always been limited. I'm more comfortable on stage and in panels than chatting afterwards.Maybe it's time for me try harder. Maybe its time to rise a little to complete those creative endevours. Maybe its time to shine a little more with the people around me.If you want to help out P.G., and rise and shine a little more yourself, go to the Go Fund Me P.G. Holyfield Cancer Support page, put your memories of Patrick in an audio or a video... Talk to friends. Whatever you do...Time to shake yourself out of bed, and rise and shine...

Prepare yourself for: Mobicon, Bastian Bux, Cards Against Skinner Co., Tom Swift, time war, and missing the hell out of the Mob.

Who do YOU think won? Here's your chance to check the math!

Prepare yourself for: Killer dolphins, art as a CIA weapon, international porn habits, Balticon, the Parsecs, Sinbad, and Mulligan Smith. Find the full show notes at http://flashpulp.com

Paul Sieber joins Justin to talk about the JJVerse, Fan-Funded Trek, Farragut, Veronica Mars and Kickstarter and play F**K Marry, Kill LIVE at BALTICON! Listen Now!

Paul Sieber joins Justin to talk about the JJVerse, Fan-Funded Trek, Farragut, Veronica Mars and Kickstarter and play F**K Marry, Kill LIVE at BALTICON! Listen Now!

Paul Sieber joins Justin to talk about the JJVerse, Fan-Funded Trek, Farragut, Veronica Mars and Kickstarter and play F**K Marry, Kill LIVE at BALTICON! Listen Now!

In which our heroine is caught, a skinner box is occupied, a ringmaster makes an appearence, the system is believed in, money changes hands, Cardor is denyed, paper is printed, and adventure begins anew. Recorded live at Balticon

Paul Fischer (digital network engineer) is our featured guest. Topics: Fun, Interesting and Cool Stuff (but no future or computer security). For example: Beer (especially high-end micro-brews), BaltiCon and the BaltiCon Podcast, The one time your host accidentally visited a Brothel, the time your host's high school chemistry teacher showed the class how to make wine, and the world's simplest method for distilling wine into hard liquor.  Bonus: After you have listened to this episode you will know how to make all the wine you want at home using materials anyone can buy at any food store. You will also know how to distill any wine you make into hard liquor without effort over a period of eight hours using only devices you already own--a method which uses no heat, no fire and no evaporation.   Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the April 11, 2012 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 35 minutes]. This is the final part of an interview recorded using Skype on March 3, 2012. Paul Fischer is a digital network engineer. In his spare time (teamed with his wife, Martha Holloway) he organizes the new media track at the science fiction convention Balticon; produces the Balticon Podcast; and has several times served as judge for the annual Parsec Awards which are given for Excellence in Podcasting. News Item: Google Glasses (augmented reality glasses) are scheduled to become publicly available before the end of 2012. (As per an article in the NY Times dated Feb 21, 2012 written by Nick Bilton.) Announcement: Bones Burnt Black (the FREE audio book) took the #1 position on the list of "Today's Top Subscriptions" at Podiobooks.com on April 9, and simultaneously took the #2 position on their list of "Most Popular Books by Number of Subscriptions in the Last 30 Days."

Paul Fischer (digital network engineer) is our featured guest. Topics: Cyberwar: Several specific examples of computer hacking done by military forces around the world. How Iran's nuclear program was successfully cyber attacked. How the Chinese government successfully attacked a school in the USA (and bragged about it on their official TV news program). How a commercial airliner's onboard computer was accidentally infected with a virus which crashed the plane and killed all aboard. Also described: Why your car is now vulnerable to computer hacking, and how this can put your life in danger. And at least one incident without any hacking at all: how Fidel Castro cleverly tricked the Cubans into first giving up their ammunition, and then later (when they had no bullets) forced them to surrender all their guns. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the April 4, 2012 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 36 minutes]. This is the third part of an interview recorded using Skype on March 3, 2012. Paul Fischer is a digital network engineer. In his spare time (teamed with his wife, Martha Holloway) he organizes the new media track at the science fiction convention Balticon; produces the Balticon Podcast; and has several times served as judge for the annual Parsec Awards which are given for Excellence in Podcasting. Announcement: J.C.Hutchins (author of the popular 7th Son trilogy) said this about the new audio book version of Bones Burnt Black which is available for Free at Podiobooks.com:  "A riveting and realistic portrayal of space travel gone wrong, and of a crew who must fight for their survival. Bones Burnt Black is exciting, and expertly told. A must-listen." Don't miss out. Listen to Bones Burnt Black today.

Paul Fischer (digital network engineer) is our featured guest. Topics: Even more examples of how your smart phone is vulnerable to viruses, trojans, worms, and other hacker software; some of which attacks your phone by way of blue-tooth, Wi-Fi, attached to the apps you download, or by tricking you into thinking the attacking software is actually an update for a trusted app you installed some time ago. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the March 24, 2012 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 42 minutes]. This is the second part of an interview recorded using Skype on March 3, 2012. Paul Fischer is a digital network engineer. In his spare time (teamed with his wife, Martha Holloway) he organizes the new media track at the science fiction convention Balticon; produces the Balticon Podcast; and has several times served as judge for the annual Parsec Awards which are given for Excellence in Podcasting.

Paul Fischer (digital network engineer) is our featured guest. Topics: specific examples of why your smart phone is even more vulnerable to viruses, trojans, worms, and other hacker software than is your computer, and why you can do pretty much nothing about it; how Corpus Christie's automated water meter-reading system caught a thief who'd stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of water, as well as allowed the city to lay-off every last one of their meter readers; and why cities and towns are scrambling to build their own wireless networks for their police, firefighters and other city employees. Paul Fischer is a digital network engineer. In his spare time (teamed with his wife, Martha Holloway) he organizes the new media track at the science fiction convention Balticon; produces the Balticon Podcast; and has several times served as judge for the annual Parsec Awards which are given for Excellence in Podcasting.  Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the March 14, 2012 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 39 minutes]. This is the first part of an interview recorded using Skype on March 3, 2012. News Item: Some of you may be wondering why there has not been a final update on my TA-65 evaluation project yet. Well, it turns out we still have more pills to take. My mother read somewhere that it was good to take a break one day each week when taking TA-65. And so she did. And so we aren't out of pills yet. Although I should mention that even when we run out we will still need to have blood drawn, sent to UCLA for testing, and the results returned before I do a final explanation of all the results; so this could still take another month or two. I ask for your continued patience. Second News Item: I am pleased to announce that the audio version of my novel Bones Burnt Black will soon join the nearly 600 books available on Podiobooks.com. All of which are offered at everyone's favorite price: Free. If you haven't had a chance to listen to my novel, that opportunity will present itself beginning on March 28, 2012. And if you have heard it already, Podiobooks.com holds many other titles you can enjoy as well. (BTW: This is a new and improved version of Bones Burnt Black. The audio has been cleaned a bit more; and to give it that professional touch, music has been added at the beginning and end of each episode, as well as in the breaks between scenes.)

Here's the audio for the Pitch Worshop I moderated at Balticon. I like to believe the audience got something out of the workshop beyond my tendancy to grandstand. Eric Kimball, Scott Roche  and Brent Weichsel gave some great points, and we did managed to address everyone who showed up.

The full audio of the Flying City Circus panel at Balticon! Featuring the begining of FABLES OF THE FLYING CITY Book 2, "The Mouths of the Dead," a prize giveaway, and a spirited question and answer session. The questions are very faint, but I think my answers can give you an idea of what the questions were. Congradulations to Hugh O'Donnell winning his name in Book 2 and J.C. Hutchins for winning what is so far the only printing of Book 1. Special thanks to Balticon and to Paul Fischer, Czar of the Balticon New Media track.

Title: Fables of the Flying City Author: Jared Axelrod Genre: Steampunk flying adventure Released: 30 May 2010 – 6 April 2011 Located: Author's Site, iTunes Formats Available: podcast Rating: PG-13 for some violence Fables of the Flying City had been on my radar since I heard Balticon buzzing about it (via twitter) last year. Of course, then I completely forgot about it until Mainframe (Richard Green) had the author, Jared Axelrod, on his wonderful interview show, Geek Out with Mainframe. I then forgot about it again (seriously, I'm simply terrible sometimes) until I asked Richard to remind me to subscribe. The act of asking someone else to remind me naturally caused me to remember and I subscribed. So, on to the review. Synopsis: Ashe, a young woman from the streets of the flying city of Amperstam learns what it takes to be a member of the Aerial Guard, and finds herself at war with an invading empire and the rulers of the city she has sworn to protect! Fables of the Flying City is written by Jared Axelrod, with illustrations by Steve Walker and Natalie Kelly. (stolen from author's site) Production: Mr. Axelrod, early on shows that he's not too worried about production and talks to his listeners about different setups he's experimenting with. These eps are short, often in the range between five and ten minutes. It isn't unusual for Mr. Axelrod to give his listeners as much metatalk as there is story. Since most of the metatalk I found informative or amusing, I didn't mind. However, I personally prefer this metatalk to come AFTER the story, but that is only my personal preference. Grade: C Cast: Mr. Axelrod does a nice job of self reading most of the story. He has a guest reader for several episodes, but the story is always a single voice. I liked Mr. Axelrod's readings. He has an infectious quality to his voice that makes your root for his heroine. I preferred his voice to his guests, but again, that is probably just my preference. All were easily understood and read the parts well. Grade: B Story: Fables of the Flying City is going to be a graphic novel. This podcast that Mr. Axelrod has provided is actually the prequel to that graphic novel. Having said that, this prequel stands on its own and does what any good prequel should do: makes you care about the characters that will be moving on. Grade: A Verdict: I truly enjoyed Fables of the Flying City. It is the first story that I've heard that I would classify as true steampunk and not a story with steampunk elements. The characters drive the story and your imagination is used (appropriately) to fill in some of the technology. I always looked forward to hearing the latest episode of Fables of the Flying City and I think you will to. I am very anxious for the graphic novel to make its way into my hands. Don't forget, if you send an audio comment to me at Odin1eye at viewfromvalhalla dot com, I'll include it in the podcast version of this episode next weekend. Disclosure: I do follow Mr. Axelrod on Twitter and find him quite the intelligent tweeter. I don't converse with him often or at length. I was not offered a free copy of the graphic novel for review (grinding teeth) or anything else in return for this review.

In which we meet our heroine, the honesty of the Provost is questioned, a private is made, a pilot is discovered, the elements of shooting is described, and a barrel finds itself in a dangerous predicament. Recorded live at Balticon. The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

Recorded at Balticon 42, the Short-Short Slam panel included readings byJ.R. Blackwell: www.jrblackwell.comJared Axelrod: www.jaredaxelrod.comSteve Wilson: www.prometheusradiotheatre.comJames Patrick Kelly: www.jimkelly.netBill DeSmedt* www.billdesmedt.comThe Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.*Bill DeSmedt was unfortunately seated too far from the microphone to be properly recorded, so his reading is not included on this podcast.

Balticon is over, but before we can enjoy its audio bounty, we must first take care of some pre-Balticon business.  Namely, feedback.Just about every episode of the past week was commented on, which is nothing short of astounding.  Clearly, I'm doing something right.  Some of the noteworthy elements:•    I am an enabler•    Mash-ups are a moral gray area•    Some feedback is better responded to in character•    Our meat, and how we treat it.•    Backup daily to avoid data loss!•    The races of fantasy characters•    The laughter of Nobilis•    The Duncan Brothers deserve money!Also, long time listener Christ the Fixed Kitty of the Adult Space Child Free Podcast has a request.The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net.

Balticon.  Lots and lots of Balticon...

Jared Axelrod is all things to all people, and he does a daily podcast. He makes things with his own hands, creates fiction, defends honor ANNNNNNDDDDD justice. He never gets mad nor will he ever start a fight. You should listen to his daily podcast, The Voice of Free Planet X and his weekly podcast, Aliens You WIll Meet. He will be attending Balticon to do a live Aliens You Will Meet and will author the third installment of Lancelot Biggs: Spaceman. Jared is interviewed by our very own Martha Holloway. PROMO: Aliens You Will Meet PROMO: The Voice of Free Planet X MUSIC: Beautiful by Sons of William courtesy of Sons of William when we saw them at Jammin Java Theme Music: Space Monkey by Jim Hodgson

The Balticon Pod Players present the first two acts in the on-going Lancelot Biggs: Spaceman! story. In this episode you get Lancelot Biggs and the Space Garbage, and Lancelot Biggs and the Pirates. Lancelot Biggs is adapted and performed with the permission of the estate of author Nelson S. Bond and his publishers. The adaptation was done by Mur Lafferty with assistance from Mathew Wayne Selznick. Performers are: Steve Eley - Lancelot BiggsJim Van Verth - SparksJared Axelrod - Cap. HansonJason Adams - Lt. ToddRich Sigfrit - Runt HakeHeather Welliver - Mr. Challenger & Space Cruiser Iris Lancelot Biggs: Spaceman! is available from Wildside Press at Amazon.com Promo: The Scotchcast Promo: Nocturnal by Scott Sigler Volunteer at Balticon 42 - Email the coordinator now!

Still feeling ill, so instead of providing “content,? I instead yammer about Dragon*Con. The relevant points: I am going to be guest at Dragon*Con ‘08 I've been attending Dragon*Con since 2000 I'd made a promise that'd be a guest in 2005. Better late than never. Mur Lafferty should be on more panels. As a guest, I won't have to wait in the registration line. This may be the best perk of all. This brings the list of Jared Axelrod Convention Appearances to 3 this year. In addition to Dragon*Con, I'll be a guest at Balticon and SalonCon The Voice of Free Planet X theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.netAlso, if you haven't seen it already, you should really watch the Stupendous Adventures of Starman and Batman: