Podcasts about britishisms

George Bernard Shaw said that England and America are two countries separated by a common language. Over time Americanisms have infiltrated popular British culture. But increasingly, Britishisms are gaining traction in the US, in part with the rise of social media and instant communication.

The words cushy, cheeky, and non-starter all began as Britishisms, then hopped across the pond to the United States. A new book examines what happens when British words and phrases migrate into American English. Also, if you speak a language besides English, how should you pronounce words and names from that language when you're currently speaking in English? And: in the 13th century, the verb to kench meant “to laugh loudly.” Just saying it out loud is fun. So why not revive it? Plus: smarmy, devil strip, whifflement, katish, school butter, spider web vs. cobweb, aught vs. zero vs. 0, on the season, and earrings for an elephant. This episode ate and left no crumbs. Read full show notes, hear hundreds of free episodes, send your thoughts and questions, and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org/contact. Be a part of the show: call 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; worldwide, call or text/SMS +1 (619) 800-4443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America--from French fries to Awesome, man!--are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process has accelerated since the turn of the twenty-first century. From acclaimed writer and language commentator Ben Yagoda, Gobsmacked! is a witty, entertaining, and enlightening account of how and why scores of British words and phrases--such as one-off, go missing, curate, early days, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky--have been enthusiastically taken up by Yanks. After tracing Britishisms that entered the American vocabulary in the nineteenth century and during the world wars, Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English (Princeton UP, 2024) discusses the most-used British terms in America today. It features chapters on the American embrace of British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. The book also explores the American adoption of British spellings, pronunciations, and grammar, and cases where Americans have misconstrued British expressions (for example, changing can't be arsed to can't be asked) or adopted faux-British usages, like pronouncing divisive as "divissive." Finally, the book offers some guidance on just how many Britishisms an American can safely adopt without coming off like an arse. Rigorously researched and documented but written in a light, conversational style, this is a book that general readers and language obsessives will love. Its revealing account of a surprising and underrecognized language revolution might even leave them, well, gobsmacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America--from French fries to Awesome, man!--are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process has accelerated since the turn of the twenty-first century. From acclaimed writer and language commentator Ben Yagoda, Gobsmacked! is a witty, entertaining, and enlightening account of how and why scores of British words and phrases--such as one-off, go missing, curate, early days, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky--have been enthusiastically taken up by Yanks. After tracing Britishisms that entered the American vocabulary in the nineteenth century and during the world wars, Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English (Princeton UP, 2024) discusses the most-used British terms in America today. It features chapters on the American embrace of British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. The book also explores the American adoption of British spellings, pronunciations, and grammar, and cases where Americans have misconstrued British expressions (for example, changing can't be arsed to can't be asked) or adopted faux-British usages, like pronouncing divisive as "divissive." Finally, the book offers some guidance on just how many Britishisms an American can safely adopt without coming off like an arse. Rigorously researched and documented but written in a light, conversational style, this is a book that general readers and language obsessives will love. Its revealing account of a surprising and underrecognized language revolution might even leave them, well, gobsmacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America--from French fries to Awesome, man!--are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process has accelerated since the turn of the twenty-first century. From acclaimed writer and language commentator Ben Yagoda, Gobsmacked! is a witty, entertaining, and enlightening account of how and why scores of British words and phrases--such as one-off, go missing, curate, early days, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky--have been enthusiastically taken up by Yanks. After tracing Britishisms that entered the American vocabulary in the nineteenth century and during the world wars, Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English (Princeton UP, 2024) discusses the most-used British terms in America today. It features chapters on the American embrace of British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. The book also explores the American adoption of British spellings, pronunciations, and grammar, and cases where Americans have misconstrued British expressions (for example, changing can't be arsed to can't be asked) or adopted faux-British usages, like pronouncing divisive as "divissive." Finally, the book offers some guidance on just how many Britishisms an American can safely adopt without coming off like an arse. Rigorously researched and documented but written in a light, conversational style, this is a book that general readers and language obsessives will love. Its revealing account of a surprising and underrecognized language revolution might even leave them, well, gobsmacked.

The British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America--from French fries to Awesome, man!--are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process has accelerated since the turn of the twenty-first century. From acclaimed writer and language commentator Ben Yagoda, Gobsmacked! is a witty, entertaining, and enlightening account of how and why scores of British words and phrases--such as one-off, go missing, curate, early days, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky--have been enthusiastically taken up by Yanks. After tracing Britishisms that entered the American vocabulary in the nineteenth century and during the world wars, Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English (Princeton UP, 2024) discusses the most-used British terms in America today. It features chapters on the American embrace of British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. The book also explores the American adoption of British spellings, pronunciations, and grammar, and cases where Americans have misconstrued British expressions (for example, changing can't be arsed to can't be asked) or adopted faux-British usages, like pronouncing divisive as "divissive." Finally, the book offers some guidance on just how many Britishisms an American can safely adopt without coming off like an arse. Rigorously researched and documented but written in a light, conversational style, this is a book that general readers and language obsessives will love. Its revealing account of a surprising and underrecognized language revolution might even leave them, well, gobsmacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/language

The British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America--from French fries to Awesome, man!--are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process has accelerated since the turn of the twenty-first century. From acclaimed writer and language commentator Ben Yagoda, Gobsmacked! is a witty, entertaining, and enlightening account of how and why scores of British words and phrases--such as one-off, go missing, curate, early days, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky--have been enthusiastically taken up by Yanks. After tracing Britishisms that entered the American vocabulary in the nineteenth century and during the world wars, Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English (Princeton UP, 2024) discusses the most-used British terms in America today. It features chapters on the American embrace of British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. The book also explores the American adoption of British spellings, pronunciations, and grammar, and cases where Americans have misconstrued British expressions (for example, changing can't be arsed to can't be asked) or adopted faux-British usages, like pronouncing divisive as "divissive." Finally, the book offers some guidance on just how many Britishisms an American can safely adopt without coming off like an arse. Rigorously researched and documented but written in a light, conversational style, this is a book that general readers and language obsessives will love. Its revealing account of a surprising and underrecognized language revolution might even leave them, well, gobsmacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

The British love to complain that words and phrases imported from America--from French fries to Awesome, man!--are destroying the English language. But what about the influence going the other way? Britishisms have been making their way into the American lexicon for more than 150 years, but the process has accelerated since the turn of the twenty-first century. From acclaimed writer and language commentator Ben Yagoda, Gobsmacked! is a witty, entertaining, and enlightening account of how and why scores of British words and phrases--such as one-off, go missing, curate, early days, kerfuffle, easy peasy, and cheeky--have been enthusiastically taken up by Yanks. After tracing Britishisms that entered the American vocabulary in the nineteenth century and during the world wars, Gobsmacked!: The British Invasion of American English (Princeton UP, 2024) discusses the most-used British terms in America today. It features chapters on the American embrace of British insults and curses, sports terms, and words about food and drinks. The book also explores the American adoption of British spellings, pronunciations, and grammar, and cases where Americans have misconstrued British expressions (for example, changing can't be arsed to can't be asked) or adopted faux-British usages, like pronouncing divisive as "divissive." Finally, the book offers some guidance on just how many Britishisms an American can safely adopt without coming off like an arse. Rigorously researched and documented but written in a light, conversational style, this is a book that general readers and language obsessives will love. Its revealing account of a surprising and underrecognized language revolution might even leave them, well, gobsmacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

This hour, a look at words and usage and grammar and language and all that fun stuff. Have you noticed how we Americans have become “so bloody keen on Britishisms?” Ben Yagoda joins us to talk about his new book, Gobsmacked! The British Invasion of American English. Plus, there's been an update to The Chicago Manual of Style, its first in seven years. We take a look at the CMOS, in particular, and bang on (there it is again!) about dreaded style guides, in general. GUESTS: Scott Huler: The author of seven non-fiction books; his most recent is A Delicious Country: Rediscovering the Carolinas along the Route of John Lawson's 1700 Expedition Ben Yagoda: The author, coauthor, or editor of 14 books and the host of the podcast The Lives They're Living Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1017. How did British words find their way into American English? Author Ben Yagoda shares insights with us from his new book "Gobsmacked!" We learn about words like "brilliant" and "ginger" that have crossed the pond, some words you might think came from Britain (but didn't), which politicians are prone to using Britishisms, and why some adopted terms might sound more pretentious than others to American ears.Find out more about Ben and his books at BenYagoda.com.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with aviation expert John Gradek about what the Air Canada pilot dispute illuminates about broader turbulence on our transportation landscape, The Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh sets up the top concerns and challenges facing MPs as Parliament returns, musicologist Walter Frisch explores the enduring power of the classic song "Over the Rainbow", economists Armine Yalnizyan and Mikal Skuterud weigh the stakes of changes to Canada's immigration policy, and author Ben Yagoda charts the rise of Britishisms in North American English.Discover more at https://cbc.ca/sunday

Tread Perilously's Summer Patreon request month leads to very British superpowers with Misfits Season 2, Episode 2. Simon's day of annoying the others is interrupted when his half-brother, Jamie, arrives to introduce himself for the first time. The two start to bond down the pub, but when Jamie's car is stolen, he reveals their father was bound and gagged in the boot. Meanwhile, the others get closer to discovering the masked man who has been following them. It all leads to a rave where Simon and Jamie decide which of them gets to pull the bartender they met earlier who happens to have ice powers. Will it lead to tragedy? Erik and Justin immediately fuss over the presence of Robert Sheehan -- who may have been playing Klaus from The Umbrella Academy for a very long time. Justin figures out where the series is meant to take place. Erik finds all the Britishisms he can recall. He also confuses the X-Man called Skin with another Mutant. The definition of "chav" comes up. The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics lead to some advance planning. Erik can't help but call Iwan Rheon "Ramsey Bolton." A special guest star distracts Justin. He is also surprised to see Dexter Fletcher, and Ruth Negga makes an unexpected appearance.

Simon joins the show from faraway Britain as our first native UK YOBBER! He tells us about his life in Oxfordshire, including a cat and his very own "flat." Tom bonds with Simon over their shared experiences in Oxford, including the very same bedroom. Simon gives us a lovely list of Britishisms, including the definition of a "yob." He also shares some of his story with faith and sexuality, enlightening us about Side B life from a non-American country. We also have an exciting update on the European YOBBERS retreat taking place later this year! COMMENT ON THIS EPISODE Are you also from the UK, or do you have another non-American story to lend about faith/sexuality? PODCAST EPISODE PAGE YOB ConvoCast 084 LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE YOB ConvoCast 082: Tom & Daniel Pitch this Summer's First European YOBBERS Retreat! RATE/REVIEW US Apple Podcasts FOLLOW THE CAST Tom's posts GET IN TOUCH Call the YOBline: 1.706.389.8009 Email us: podcast@yourotherbrothers.com Mail us: Your Other Brothers / P.O. Box 843 / Asheville, NC 28802 SUPPORT YOB Pledge and join our Patreon community! Shop the YOB store! Give a one-time gift! FOLLOW YOB Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok YOB's "Heart of a Brother" Spotify playlist MUSIC CREDIT “Growing Pains” by Layup; 100% clearance through Musicbed.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/233 http://relay.fm/rd/233 Monkeys in the Hose 233 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word. Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word. clean 3416 Subtitle: John is disappointed in everyone.Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with an acknowledgment of the enthusiastic listener response to the Waffle House episode. Merlin compliments John on a bit, and John handles that pretty much how you'd expect. Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word. There's a brief tangent into Shōgun and some films Merlin liked less than John. There's some discussion of subtitles and screenshotting. There's further Follow-Up on the Mark System in day-to-day use. Then some discussion of horses, words that sound like other words, plus more sneaky Britishisms. As is so often the case, this somehow leads to your hosts complaining about technology for a pretty long time. Would it kill you to provide a deep link? Merlin suddenly becomes very animated thinking about designing a new Mark system that would involve 3D-printing some jellypacks. The episode concludes on a surprisingly rabbinical note. (Recorded on Tuesday, April 16, 2024) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Waffle House Training - Pull Drop Mark Order Calling Method - YouTubeThe video that changed so many lives. Huffman coding Hamming code The Secret of NIMH Anthony Bourdain visits Waffle House Another video of the Magic Marker system in action Metafilter comment about Waffle House Equus (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] - YouTube Urban Dictionary: Tachy Goes To Coventry Merlin Mann: "Easy." - MastodonMerlin made a GPT for the Mark system. Merlin Mann: "Jelly pack. " - MastodonMe

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/233 http://relay.fm/rd/233 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word. Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word. clean 3416 Subtitle: John is disappointed in everyone.Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word. This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: Things kick off with an acknowledgment of the enthusiastic listener response to the Waffle House episode. Merlin compliments John on a bit, and John handles that pretty much how you'd expect. Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word. There's a brief tangent into Shōgun and some films Merlin liked less than John. There's some discussion of subtitles and screenshotting. There's further Follow-Up on the Mark System in day-to-day use. Then some discussion of horses, words that sound like other words, plus more sneaky Britishisms. As is so often the case, this somehow leads to your hosts complaining about technology for a pretty long time. Would it kill you to provide a deep link? Merlin suddenly becomes very animated thinking about designing a new Mark system that would involve 3D-printing some jellypacks. The episode concludes on a surprisingly rabbinical note. (Recorded on Tuesday, April 16, 2024) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Waffle House Training - Pull Drop Mark Order Calling Method - YouTubeThe video that changed so many lives. Huffman coding Hamming code The Secret of NIMH Anthony Bourdain visits Waffle House Another video of the Magic Marker system in action Metafilter comment about Waffle House Equus (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p] - YouTube Urban Dictionary: Tachy Goes To Coventry Merlin Mann: "Easy." - MastodonMerlin made a GPT for the Mark system. Merlin Mann: "Jelly pack. "

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/226 http://relay.fm/rd/226 A Weak Button 226 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John shares some updates on "Secret Weird Things [Other] People Do," John shares some updates on "Secret Weird Things [Other] People Do," clean 5416 Subtitle: John thinks Merlin was overkissed.John shares some updates on "Secret Weird Things [Other] People Do," This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: John thinks Merlin is wasting his time trying to tune his news consumption, and Merlin reveals that he knows more than you'd probably think about women's fashion. In Follow-Up, a listener has questions about applying BFF to anime, and John offers a response that Merlin finds almost useful. Merlin shares some FU on both his late father and chapter markers. Merlin is struggling in a shell, and John thinks a lot of people could probably benefit from learning UNIX from the bottom-up. John shares a quick update on the Britishisms that are crossing the pond—even in the world of reality TV. Next, up John has some updates on "Secret Weird Things People Do," collecting a few links to threads that, to varying degrees of credulity, address similar secret weird things. Your hosts are both reminded of a memorable All in the Family scene that pretty definitely counts as one of the SWTPD. Because footwear has an order of operations you never notice until someone else does it weird. For this month's members-only bonus show, John interrogates Merlin's new sobriety. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, January 9, 2024) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Unix Shell ROM: Ruby on Mac Where's Bill? Unix Power Tools Your Face, by Bill Plympton - YouTube All in the Family - A Sock and a Sock - YouTube Archie Bunker - A Sock And A Sock And A Shoe And A Shoe! - YouTube Second System Syndrome Back to Work Episode 13: The Kid's Great If I Said You Have a Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/226 http://relay.fm/rd/226 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa John shares some updates on "Secret Weird Things [Other] People Do," John shares some updates on "Secret Weird Things [Other] People Do," clean 5416 Subtitle: John thinks Merlin was overkissed.John shares some updates on "Secret Weird Things [Other] People Do," This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DIFFS. Links and Show Notes: John thinks Merlin is wasting his time trying to tune his news consumption, and Merlin reveals that he knows more than you'd probably think about women's fashion. In Follow-Up, a listener has questions about applying BFF to anime, and John offers a response that Merlin finds almost useful. Merlin shares some FU on both his late father and chapter markers. Merlin is struggling in a shell, and John thinks a lot of people could probably benefit from learning UNIX from the bottom-up. John shares a quick update on the Britishisms that are crossing the pond—even in the world of reality TV. Next, up John has some updates on "Secret Weird Things People Do," collecting a few links to threads that, to varying degrees of credulity, address similar secret weird things. Your hosts are both reminded of a memorable All in the Family scene that pretty definitely counts as one of the SWTPD. Because footwear has an order of operations you never notice until someone else does it weird. For this month's members-only bonus show, John interrogates Merlin's new sobriety. You can sign up today to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, support our program. (Recorded on Tuesday, January 9, 2024) Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. The Unix Shell ROM: Ruby on Mac Where's Bill? Unix Power Tools Your Face, by Bill Plympton - YouTube All in the Family - A Sock and a Sock - YouTube Archie Bunker - A Sock And A Sock And A Shoe And A Shoe! - YouTube Second System Syndrome Back to Work Episode 13: The Kid's Great If I Said You Have a Beautifu

The Novel: The Santa PageantThe Author: Lillian BarryThe Guest: Amanda, from Talk About SwoonThe Synopsis: Ten years ago, best friends Effie and Tove kissed in the bushes at Winter Ball…and then stood there like lemons, as if they weren't crushing on each other so hard it hurt. In the confusion, their friendship fizzled, and Tove walked into the sunset with some guy who had nice hair.Now a cocksure twenty-five-year-old with secretly appalling self-esteem, Effie enters the Santa of the Year Pageant to prove to her unsupportive family that Santa could, in fact, be a lesbian. Enter Tove, the grumpiest Santa in the grotto, back on the island after a harrowing break-up with Nice Hair Guy and using the Pageant to reconnect with the world.As the Pageant eliminates Santa after Santa, Effie and Tove clash over their past: the kiss that drove them apart, and the fears the last ten years have etched into their worldviews. Effie must let go of others' opinions and learn to love herself, and Tove must move forward despite there being no guarantee they won't be hurt again… Or they risk losing each other a second time.Show Notes: - The 9th Day of Boobsmas - Amanda's Santa Romance Recs are FIRE- What's your Christmas Aesthetic? - A few words on nutcrackers...- Introducing today's Boobsmas pick (00:11:41)- A synopsis for The Santa Pageant plus a LOT of Britishisms (00:12:58)- Sunshine characters that aren't really sunshine-y- Holiday romance that takes place in other countries and climates - Identifying your needs (00:25:30)- A few steamy sexcerpts... that are worth the LONG wait (00:30:57)- Some surprising heat- Santa Trivia! (00:37:24)- The 9th Day of Boobsmas jingle courtesy of Cooper BaldwinOther News: December 1st marks the start of The 12 Days of Boobsmas. Tune in for new podcast episodes, new giveaways, and more holiday romance recommendations, all month long!Purchase MY holiday novellas, Meet Me in Los Feliz and Venice Actually now!!Follow Boobies & Noobies on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook @boobiespodcast, on TikTok @realkellyrey, and check out our blog, merch, and more on our brand new Boobies & Noobies website.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4851260/advertisement

Things kick off with another segment of Pronunciation Corner plus an interrogation of some newfound Britishisms. In Follow-Up, John has accomplished a love match, but he is asked to please pay in cash. Also, apparently Merlin quit Twitter. There's also some pretty good material about the terrible working conditions on Sodor, and John shares a novel retirement strategy. As something like a main topic, John introduces an unusual work-from-home practice. Which leads to your hosts wondering how they would row across the ocean in an open boat. For this month's members-only bonus show, John has questions about [Merlin's 3D printing journey](https://ungainly.me/little-guys "Merlin's 3D Little Guys"). You can [sign up today](https://www.relay.fm/rd/join) to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, support our program. (_Recorded on Tuesday, September 19, 2023_) ---- [](https://ungainly.me/little-guys "Merlin's latest little guy may look familiar.") [Merlin's little guys

Things kick off with another segment of Pronunciation Corner plus an interrogation of some newfound Britishisms. In Follow-Up, John has accomplished a love match, but he is asked to please pay in cash. Also, apparently Merlin quit Twitter. There's also some pretty good material about the terrible working conditions on Sodor, and John shares a novel retirement strategy. As something like a main topic, John introduces an unusual work-from-home practice. Which leads to your hosts wondering how they would row across the ocean in an open boat. For this month's members-only bonus show, John has questions about [Merlin's 3D printing journey](https://ungainly.me/little-guys "Merlin's 3D Little Guys"). You can [sign up today](https://www.relay.fm/rd/join) to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, support our program. (_Recorded on Tuesday, September 19, 2023_) ---- [](https://ungainly.me/little-guys "Merlin's latest little guy may look familiar.") [Merlin's little guys

We're taking another look at one of the year's new movies as we head to foggy London town for the casual romance of Rye Lane (now available on Hulu!). Join in as we discuss the film's South London location, Britishisms, childhood rumors, and address several questions about Young Sheldon. Plus: How did director Raine Allen-Miller creatively avoid making Rye Lane a covid movie? How did they get a Colin Firth cameo? Are tongues are weirdest muscles? And, most importantly, when and how should one use a urinal respectfully? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Lion in Winter *and* Funny Girl (both 1968) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message

In this week's episode of the Sharing My Truth, we take a deep dive into the subject of insecure men. Are there more insecure men today than ever before? How do women fit into that? Why do people put up with b*llshit in their relationships? Join us as we unravel the layers, challenge stereotypes, and shed light on the experiences that shape the insecurities many men face. We talk about how societal expectations and cultural norms contribute to insecurities. We ran some polls, we read out some stories! What do Mel and Suzie think? There is a difference between insecurities and being insane! Nobody should be with anybody that makes them alter your being! You should never compromise the "essence of who you are!" Join us and share your thoughts.  Tune in and find out what Mel and Suzie say. As usual there is chat, laughter, some Britishisms, some education, and lots of stories! Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon Follow Suzie @suzsheckter Follow us on TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Facebook @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Twitter @SmtTruth Follow us on Pinterest @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self-care. Check our partners page Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode. 

In this episode we talk about the truth about sex education on social and how accounts are getting banned for providing sex education.  The social algorithms do not seem to be able to decipher between education and otherwise. We discuss, how it is that in a world where information flows freely across the digital realm, it's puzzling to witness the tangled web of censorship that surrounds sex education on social media. We talk about how there seems to be a confusion between sex education and porn! As we know they are not the same! The fact that we can't spell the word sex and instead have to use "seggs" or "s3x" on many social media platforms that are meant to be for adults, seems a strange! What will this do to sex education? Also, the fact that it is the words that often cause the problem. These are words that are in the dictionary. Why can we not say them? So what does it mean, how does it affect healthy conversations about sex?  Tune in and find out what Mel and Suzie say. As usual there is chat, laughter, some Britishisms, some education, and lots of stories! Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon Follow Suzie @suzsheckter Follow us on TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Facebook @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Twitter @SmtTruth Follow us on Pinterest @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self-care. Check our partners page Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode. 

In this week's episode, we talk about the truth about sexless marriage. What do you do when your marriage has become sexless, and you are living as friends or pratically as roommates? Mel and Suzie discuss why and how this happens and how to get out of this slump of no-sex in your relationship. Some of our listeners have sent in their questions about sexless marriage. Mel and Suzie's share their thoughts, tips and advice. In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricacies and challenges faced by couples in a sexless marriage.  Join us as we explore the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of intimacy that can be impacted when a couple experiences a significant decrease in their sexual connection. Tune in and find out what Mel and Suzie say. As usual there is chat, laughter, some Britishisms, some education, and lots of stories! Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon Follow Suzie @suzsheckter Follow us on TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Facebook @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Twitter @SmtTruth Follow us on Pinterest @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self-care. Check our partners page Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode. 

In this week's episode we discuss fetishes. What is a fetish? What is the definition, how common are they? Should you worry if you think you have one? Do lots of people have them? We answer lots of questions! Also we answer a question from one of our listeners who shared their situation. What do we think? Do we have any advice?  A lot of people think fetishes are weird, but are they? Is a festish the same as a kink? We talk about what a fetish is, what a kink is. It does seem that fetishes can be quite common place and what is weird to one person is not to the next! Tune in and find out what Mel and Suzie say. As usual there is chat, laughter, some Britishisms, some education, and lots of stories! Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon Follow Suzie @suzsheckter Follow us on TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Facebook @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Twitter @SmtTruth Follow us on Pinterest @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self-care. Check our partners page Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode. 

In this week's episode, the topic is more serious and definitely less sexy. We talk about divorce. Do you have any experience of divorce? Divorce can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally charged experience, leaving individuals with a rollercoaster of emotions and a maze of life changes to navigate. We talk about divorce and how it affects and scars people. Mel tells of her childhood that was blighted by divorce and Suzie whose Mom is a divorce lawyer.  We talk about marriage. If there are problems at the beginning, marriage is not going to fix it! We also share some stories from our listeners. They left us voicemails and messages about the lead up to their divorces and their courage to change something. The stories are different, they are painful, and they show that divorce is not easy or simple, but sometimes there is no other option. What do Suzie and Mel say? Tune in to find out. As usual there is chat, laughter, some Britishisms, some education, and lots of stories! Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon Follow Suzie @suzsheckter Follow us on TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Facebook @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Twitter @SmtTruth Follow us on Pinterest @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self-care. Check our partners page Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode. 

In this week's episode we interview Dr.Carolin Klein. She is a registered psychologist, a sex therapist and Director at West Coast Therapy in Vancouver, Canada. We delve into questions such as what does a sex therapist do? What constitutes a healthy sex life? Does sex need to be spontaneous to be good and many more questions! We found this conversation to be enlightening and inspiring. Dr. Carolin Klein has a very common sense, down to earth approach. It was a pleasure to speak to her and whether you are in a committed partnership or not, this episode will provide valuable guidance and inspiration to enhance your understanding of what a healthy and fulfilling sex life can look like. So, get ready to expand your knowledge and challenge your preconceptions.  As usual there is chat, laughter, some Britishisms, some education, and lots of stories! Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon Follow Suzie @suzsheckter Follow us on TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Facebook @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Twitter @SmtTruth Follow us on Pinterest @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self-care. Check our partners page Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode. 

In this week's episode we are talking about Sex Toy Confessions. We  ran some polls and you may be surprised to hear what people said. There are stories and some mishaps! Mel tells us she was at a party recently and she had a conversation with some millennial men and the conversation turned to sex toys. What did they say? Do they differ from older men? Will you be surprised by the polls? Do you think millennials are more open minded? Does everyone own a toy?  You may be surprised! As usual there is chat, laughter, some Britishisms, some education and lots of stories! Tune in to find out what is the truth about sex toy confessions. New episode every Wednesday. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon Follow Suzie @suzsheckter Follow us on TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Facebook @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on Twitter @SmtTruth Follow us on Pinterest @sharingmytruthpod Follow us on YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self-care. Check our partners page Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode. 

This episode is about whether you should schedule sex dates with your partner. Does scheduling sex work and can it save your relationship? Does it guarantee quality time, demonstrate commitment and improve communication? Life can get in the way, partners can have mismatched libidos. Scheduling may seem "too" practical for sex, but if you don't there is a danger you are not intimate together and there are many issues tied up with that. Listen to Suzie and Mel's differing opinions. Mel is perhaps more pratical she has been married a long time. Suzie thinks scheduling sex is not very exciting or spontaneous. Should you put "love making sessions" in the diary?Is it too clinial or is there a half way house to make sure you make time for each other? What works best for a relationship? Mel thinks you can make things sexy and get in the mood, Suzie is not so convinced! One of our amazing listeners has shared her story with Mel and Suzie, so they share their opinions and encourage you to share more. By talking together we may find an answer. Do Mel & Suzie come to a consensus? As always there is wit, humour, many laughs and few new "Britishisms" from Mel and perhaps a new perspective for the listeners. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail click here Email us: stories@sharingmytruth.com Or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod Mel @melanyklondon Suzie @suzsheckter Tiktok @sharingmytruthpod facebook @sharingmytruth youtube @sharingmytruthpod twitter @SmtTruth tumblr@sharingmytruth Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us, check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners and much more. Use Promo MS15 for some self care. Check our partners page Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode.

Water Balloons, Tit Wanking, and the Duck Pond.  Rosie Kay, a.k.a. "This Kinda Girl" is a Swingers Lifestyle Coach, a great sex conversationalist, and a horrible "Password" player.  We laugh our way through a sexy version of the TV game show, but also chat about things like reviewing sex parties, squirting etiquette, Britishisms, fisting, and golden showers.  This Kinda Episode is a good one... especially if Texas accents get you wet.  Support Rosie Kay!thiskindagirl.co.uk/links/Want to hear more from Rosie?  $10 Patrons get to hear exclusive content from the interview!    And patrons in general make my mossy cleft tingle.patreon.com/sexieshow

“Are you ready to do whatever it takes?”   In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about danger dangling, what ifs and WARNING! excessive Britishisms in their discussion of The Agency by Monica McGurk, featuring the author for a game of Would You Rather and music by Lyss Emerson.

What happens to your body after miscarriage? Emma speaks to Lyanne Nicholl, the author of Your Postnatal Body, who explains why focusing on the physicality of loss and grief is important - and why doctors' suggestion that 'it's just like a heavy period' is often wrong. Swears (and rampant Britishisms) throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SEE the movie that kicked off the classic British series of Carry On Films! EXPERIENCE William Hartnell playing the kind of military role that stereotyped him and drove him to risk playing Dr Who! HEAR two very American blokes try to puzzle through Britishisms! Is this William Hartnell film Worth Watching for a modern audience? There's only one way to find out! Us Twitter: @WorthWatching4 Facebook

Get a great discount on my Horror Stories For Halloween audiobook & ebook bundle https://spirit.ghostpod.org/horror-stories-for-halloween (https://spirit.ghostpod.org/horror-stories-for-halloween) The Pomegranate Seed The pomegranate seed is a reference to the myth of Persephone and Demeter. Winter and Spring and the Lord of the Underworld. In a sense Mother and daughter are the same, and one aspect of the woman spends time in the world of the dead, while the other walks the world of the living. Kenneth disappears to see about ‘their passages.' It is clear that it is his passage over the river Styx to the underworld that he finally arranges. He has been so attached to the ghost of his late wife, that he cannot escape her as she dominated him in life. He wants to escape, he wants to live with his new wife and have new experiences, but he is simply not strong enough to make it so. Charlotte represents the living, mortal world while Elise Ashby represents death. In that sense it is a story about a choice that all of us have to make: to live in this world and be of it and do what work it sets before us or spend our time dreaming of the underworld whence we came and to which we shall return. Deep for a Monday morning, I feel. However, Wharton's skill as an observer of human behaviour also shines in this story, and for most of the time it is the skilful chronicle of that commonplace (sadly) or married life—the suspicion that our lover's heart is tethered elsewhere. Trivial, but profoundly upsetting. Charlotte spends a lot of time arguing this when then that way that her husband is having an affair, trying to convince herself in a way that rings very true. Old Mrs Ashby plays the role of the mother goddess who loses her son in this case to the Underworld. This doesn't totally fit. But she is on the side of life, despite her age, and she supports Charlotte and regrets her son's attachment to his late wife. In construction there are four parts. We begin with a scene of Charlotte's unsettledness, standing at the door. What had been her haven now disquiets her and she finds no comfort in modern New York or inside in her home that she once loved.  She coveted the house when it was Elise's and of course it has always remained Elises and again this is the story of the second wife who is dutiful and loving but is reminded by the possessions and moments and indeed children that she can never really supplant the first. Iff the first wife had been unfaithful then it would be easier, but by dying while he still loved her this has made the second wife's job impossible. She can never win. Wharton raises questions throughout: what are the letters? Who are they from? Did he love this other woman? But she lays hints as the tension builds that these are not normal letters, they are grey, the handwriting is androgynous (perhaps because Elise is not a woman but a spirit? And therefore neither male nor female in that vague gray underworld?) But its a slow burn and the tension is that of a story about adultery, until it is revealed at the end to be a story about death's hold on the living. Depressed now? She uses a lot of Britishisms: holiday for vacation, fortnight for two weeks —I don't think Edith Wharton played Fortnite. The ending is ambiguous. Wharton prefers subtle hints rather than clear resolutions in her ghost stories, listen to Bewitched or Mr Jones on this channel for that. But it seems to me that both the Old Mrs Ashby and Charlotte are creatures of the daylight world and so they pretend that Kenneth's disappearance is a daylight occurrence when they know that he has gone down into the night world. Still, they act as is their natures, and call the everyday police. If You Appreciate The Work I've Put In Here  https://www.patreon.com/barcud (Become A Patreon) For Bonus Stories Or https://ko-fi.com/tonywalker (buy me a coffee) , if you'd like to keep me working.  https://bit.ly/somecomeback... Support this podcast

American parents are adamant the little pink piglet known as Peppa is leading their children to start talking with a British twang and adopt Britishisms. Could the so called Peppa Effect be becoming more prevalent through the way we're watching television?

Our friends Josh Pallett & Jennifer Lewis join us from across the pond!

Seems kind of unprofessional for a veterinarian to write “a bit chonky” under weight on a dog’s chart, tbh. This week: Britishisms, millennial chip marketing, and yet another entrant into the very un-socially distanced streaming wars.

Jacquis Neal joins us to review Grand Theft Auto V. We talk about Hollywood Star tours, Britishisms, and auditioning for video games.

Is Get Duked! (2020) the best horror flick you’ve probably never heard of? When Monica suggested we add the Amazon original to the Spooky Tuesday schedule, we weren’t sure what to expect — but with all of the intensity and energy of a music video and all of the Britishisms and delinquent charm of Misfits or The Inbetweeners, this movie is a guaranteed good time.

In the midst of everything that's happening in the U.S., we decided to have a bit more of a lighthearted episode to bring a bit of levity to a very heavy week. We're testing Joseph's knowledge of Britishisms and slang words not commonly used in the States or elsewhere. We also touch on why I've been moody these days, the case for not unfollowing people on social media, and our favorite new British snack! MY SOCIAL LINKS:Follow me on Instagram: @annawildmanTweet at me: @wildmannaEmail me: annanwildman@gmail.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/annawildman Intro/outro music by earthchain: soundcloud.com/earthchain Show Notes:  Matt & Emma YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWbqs2jplocHqZ_JdOBxNbg Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/13/top-scientists-warn-of-ghastly-future-of-mass-extinction-and-climate-disruption-aoe Soreen malt loaf: https://www.soreen.com/products/original-malt-loaf/

Our first interview with a Brit abroad! Our good friend Professor/Dr. Stephen Divers is a British vet living abroad in the United States of America. We discuss the difference between the two cultures and what that means for Steve's working life, Britishisms and how he translates these to his American students and his coral reef fish tank.Steve is also an endoscopic wizard, and shares his best practices and techniques and how he teaches these to his students.(Apologies in advance, we had technical difficulties during this episode and the audio quality is not quite up to our usual standard. We're doing all we can to improve our quality with each episode but unfortunately, tech can sometimes get the best of us!)

In this episode, Karl and Soren are finally joined by long lost brother Friedrich, the third bastard son of Hegel, to discuss the work of philosopher/novelist Iris Murdoch. They begin by discussing her work of literary criticism "Against Dryness," (available here) and her insistence in a video interview that her philosophy and her creative writing are separate. Building on these discussions, the boys turn to Murdoch's strange, delightful 1961 novel A Severed Head, a tale filled with upper class Britishisms, along with darker things like violence and incest. They consider the extent to which Murdoch folds in philosophical concerns, the nature of psychoanalysis and anthropology, and the need to "wake up" from the stupor in which we lead our lives. Theme music: "Shostakovich," by Mucca Pazza.

Love Island USA’s bombshell Katrina Dimaranan joins Brooke in this hilarious episode where the pair talk all things Love Island, the pandemic and Britishisms. Want to chat with Brooke and be a part of the show? Tune in every Wednesday at 5 P.M. ET only on TVCO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Special Relations are back with you for a spooktacular time as they complete a year of podcasting together. We are joined by special guest and actual American Tim Capel.  You get to hear Rory appear, disappear then reappear again. It was almost like we recorded out of sequence! We reminisce about Halloween Havocs past as well as talking about the NXT version coming up. Rory vanishes for a while, but Ben, Calum and Tim pick up the ball a la HHH in '98 and discuss some of the people they like now who they didn't like when they first started watching. In the second half of the show we discuss some of Tim's favourite Britishisms that he has heard us come out with over this past year. It's a bloody cracking segment, mate! We finish up by visiting Tim's Happy Place where the gang watch a brutal battle from 2012 that surprised them all! As always, come for the content but stay for the silliness with the Special Relations! Visit our Network Store! Go to www.teepublic.com and type "ptbw" in the search! 

Submitted for your approval are THREE CASES OF MURDER (1955, Toye, Eady, More O'Ferrall, Welles), an anthology film from Britain featuring Alan Badel and Orson Welles. Some segments are better than others, but all are restrained in that British sort of way... are they thrilling enough to be horror? Context setting 00:00; First segment synopsis 32:04 and discussion 37:45; Second segment synopsis 45:33 and discussion 52:08; Third segment synopsis 1:03:13 and discussion 1:07:42; Ranking 1:14:47

"I think we all get to decide what good and bad and right and wrong mean to us, not what we’re told to accept."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about podcasting, Britishisms, nefarious rendezvous and reading the comments in their discussion of Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.

Tread Perilously's month of British Telly continues with the episode of The Persuaders! called "Angie ... Angie" When Lord Brett Rupert George Robert Andrew Sinclair (Roger Moore) and American Danny Wilde (Tony Curtis) arrive in Cannes, Danny bumps into Angie, a friend from the old neighborhood. They celebrate their mutual successes, but it soon becomes clear to Sinclair and Judge Fulton that Angie's success may be thanks to his talents as a gangland assassin. Meanwhile, the judge expects Danny and Sinclair to keep an American union boss alive while he takes in the Cannes Film Festival. Will they accomplish their mission? And will Danny accept that Angie is a no-good hitman? Erik and Justin imagine Roger Moore and Tony Curtis taking over Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They also discuss the miscasting of F-Troop's Larry Storch as Angie. Erik ends up becoming very taken with Angie's attractive assistant assassin. The duo chat about their favored James Bond films as it is required by international statute. Justin explains his new fascination with the Eurovision Song Contest, but certain Britishisms continue to confound him. Frankie Five Fishes, The Passive-Aggressive Gangster, makes a surprise appearance. The pair also try to imagine what an award-winning Bulgarian comedy produced during the Communist Era might look like.

Chapter One of Master Of The Universe, the original Fifty Shades by E.L. James or as first published on fanfiction.net, Snowqueens Icedragon. Also, Chapter one of Jenny Trout’s I read fifty shades of grey so you don’t have to. Warning MOTU and Fifty Shades Of Grey... as written by Erika Leonard aka E.L James are chalked full of Britishisms. I am not a perfect orator, not even close with all of the Britishisms and overloading adverbs. I do my best and I should get better over time. No haters. Stephenie Meyer owns all things Twilight related... Jenny Trout owns the shades recaps. No copyright infringement intended.There may be triggering moments as I get into the books... I will try to give a heads up.

SURPRISE! Season Two is live! Join us as we sit down with Webby the House Elf aka David aka Mr. Frump and go over all things Brit!

This is for a writing prompt challenge in which the word to use was "epoch," and the word count 27 words. So today's episode is even shorter than usual! Epic Homonyms https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/02/29/epic-homonyms-weekend-writing-prompt-epoch/ Enjoy the 27-word poem "Epic Homonyms" #WordNerd #AWayWithWords #AmWriting Fat people... FF https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/02/27/fat-people-only-get-character-parts-flash-memoir/ This is a#memoir in 100 words about Mom putting me on the Cambridge liquid diet in high school #OwnVoices https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/02/27/fat-people-only-get-character-parts-flash-memoir/ Birthday Betrayal WWP https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/02/22/birthday-betrayalweekend-writing-prompt/ "Birthday Betrayal" #memoir in 93 words https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/02/22/birthday-betrayalweekend-writing-prompt/ Big City Novelty FF Feb 7 2020 https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/02/11/flash-fiction-big-city-novelty-featuring-kassidy-and-julie-from-the-supernatural-paranormal-novel-they-all-died-smiling/ NEW #FlashFiction "Big City Novelty" with Kassidy Spence and Julie from #supernatural/#paranormalnovel They All Died Smiling! https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/02/11/flash-fiction-big-city-novelty-featuring-kassidy-and-julie-from-the-supernatural-paranormal-novel-they-all-died-smiling/ FF 012420 https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/01/26/whats-in-a-name-flash-fiction-story/ "What's in a Name?" #FlashFiction Story featuring Kassidy from #supernatural/#paranormal novel They All Died Smiling https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/01/26/whats-in-a-name-flash-fiction-story/ WWP 140Anew "Setting Intentions https://wordpress.com/post/magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/277 Hibiscus and Hidden Agendas https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/hibiscus-and-hidden-agendas-flash-fiction/ "Hibiscus and Hidden Agendas" flash fiction tale featuring characters from my #paranormal novel They All Died Smilinghttps://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/hibiscus-and-hidden-agendas-flash-fiction/ Soul Sucker WWP Devour https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/soul-sucker-flash-fiction-for-sammi-cox-weekend-writing-prompt-139-devour/ "Soul Sucker" flash fiction based on someone I love who's a vodka addict https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/soul-sucker-flash-fiction-for-sammi-cox-weekend-writing-prompt-139-devour/ Olive Juice FF 110119 https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2019/11/06/olive-juice-flash-fiction/ Enjoy this 100-word #FlashFiction story "Olive Juice" involving characters from my novel They all Died Smiling and #Branson Scenic Railway #KassidySpence #TheyAllDiedSmiling #ParanormalNovel #UrbanFantasy #supernatural rein in my tongue blog post https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/09/27/hold-your-tongue-or-set-it-free-book-excerpt-from-paranormal-urban-fantasy-they-all-died-smiling/ Braille Encyclopedias FF https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2019/09/05/1055-world-book-encyclopedia-in-braille/ Social I once met an old Braille encyclopedia... Enjoy this #memoir/flash fiction piece https://magicalstoriesbyronda.wordpress.com/2019/09/05/1055-world-book-encyclopedia-in-braille/ Lettering Peace challenge post https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/08/27/join-the-lettering-peace-brush-lettering-challenge-in-honor-of-the-international-day-of-peace/ Treasure - flash fiction https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/08/09/treasures-flash-fction/ Passports, Please FF memoir https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/08/01/passports-please-memoir/ Waiting FF 62819 https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/06/28/waiting-paranormal-romance-flash-fiction/ Freedom on the Rocks FF https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/05/10/flash-fiction-freedom-on-the-rocks-excerpt-from-the-forbidden-chapter-of-they-all-died-smiling-by-ronda-del-boccio/ Stay in Your Lane for FF https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/05/15/stay-in-your-lane-flash-memoir/ FF I Can't Be Grace https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/05/28/flash-fiction-i-cant-be-grace/p BB - into the bubble / IGOD https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/05/10/learning-to-trust-your-inner-guidance-can-be-hard-book-excerpt-from-inner-guidance-on-demand/ Whispers from the Universe: past / destiny https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/30/whispers-from-the-universe-your-past-does-not-define-you/ FF 042519Dolphin Ally https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/25/dolphin-ally-flash-fiction/ BB 42519 1st day LDB https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/25/first-night-at-guide-dog-school-a-snippet-from-my-chapter-in-walk-in-my-paws-an-anthology-of-service-dog-stories/ excerpt paws SDs transform lives https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/24/wip-book-excerpt-from-walk-in-my-paws-an-anthology-of-service-dog-stories-by-ronda-del-boccio-and-r-rice/ LVH rises again https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/22/low-vision-hijinx-podcast-lives-again-season-2-now-in-production/ New magcal Stories Pod https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/22/new-magical-stories-with-ronda-del-boccio-podcast-on-apple-tunein-spreaker-radiopublic/ FF041919 Chicago - from TADS https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/19/slightly-redacted-excerpt-from-they-all-died-smiling-for-friday-fictioneers-flash-fiction-writing-challenge/ Notre Dame - lightbringer's response https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/16/the-notre-dame-fire-how-do-we-as-lightbrngers-respond-when-darkness-hits-hard/ FF 12 Apr Sanctuary Secret https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/11/santuary-secret-flash-fiction/ Family Story Night FF https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/04/09/family-story-night-flash-fiction/ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX _____________________________________________________________________________________ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Your Demonic Destination FF 030819 https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/03/06/your-demonic-destination-is-on-the-left-flash-fiction-for-friday-fictioneers-8-march-2019/ WWP Devotion message from dead to loved one http://writeonpurpose.com/8703/writing-skills/writing-prompts-2/message-of-love-from-beyond-the-grave-weekend-word-prompt-95-devotion Benefits of reading daily http://writeonpurpose.com/8697/news-and-events/i-read-every-day-author-ronda-del-boccio-included-in-upjourney-article Original UpJourney Article https://upjourney.com/benefits-of-reading-according-to-people-who-read-every-day Beyonders march 3 http://writeonpurpose.com/868 I'm sharing my #paranormalExperience as a #PsychicMedium & sensitive Sun 3 March on Beyond the Strange with @StrangeDays2015 Be sure to listen live so you can ask questions! http://writeonpurpose.com/8688 #beyonders #RondaDelBoccio #TheyAllDiedSmiling timeless post I'm sharing my IRL & #ParanormalExperience as a #PsychicMedium & sensitive Beyond the Strange with #ParanormalPodcast @StrangeDays2015 Live listeners can ask ?s! Otherwise, catch the podcast. http://writeonpurpose.com/8688 #beyonders #RondaDelBoccio #TheyAllDiedSmiling FF 3/1/19 Craft Fair https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/09/05/craft-fair-flash-fiction/ Social Flash fiction story "Craft Fair" featuring Kassidy from my #UrbanFantasy Paranormal Novel They All Died Smiling https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/09/05/craft-fair-flash-fiction/ WWP 94 Indistinct http://writeonpurpose.com/8658/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/flash-fiction-indistinct-for-weekend-writing-prompt-94 New "Indistinct," a story in 18 words http://writeonpurpose.com/8658/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/flash-fiction-indistinct-for-weekend-writing-prompt-94 #RondaDelBoccio Flash Fiction We Are Heard Fandango FF Challenge https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/02/21/flash-fiction-we-are-heard-for-fandango-flash-fiction-challenge-feb-18-2019/ FF "Paper Roses" 22 Feb 2019 https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/08/01/paper-roses-flash-fiction-featuring-kassidy-spence-from-they-all-died-smiling/ FF Magic Eyes Feb 15 http://writeonpurpose.com/8645/writing-skills/writing-prompts-2/magic-eyes-flash-fiction-for-friday-fictioneers-15-february-2019 Monthly Focus and Intention http://writeonpurpose.com/8641/blissful-life/self-mastery/planning-journaling-tips-setting-your-monthly-intention-and-focus Do you have a monthly focus/intention? Here's mine. http://writeonpurpose.com/8641/blissful-life/self-mastery/planning-journaling-tips-setting-your-monthly-intention-and-focus #JournalingPrompt #planningTips #JournalingIdeas #SelfMastery WWP 93 Hron - At the Bottom http://writeonpurpose.com/8636 Book Review of Real Fast Writing by Daniel Hall http://writeonpurpose.com/8634/reviews/books-for-authors/book-review-real-fast-writing-by-daniel-hall #BookReview of Real Fast Writing by @DanielHall http://writeonpurpose.com/8634/reviews/books-for-authors/book-review-real-fast-writing-by-daniel-hall #AuthorResources #AmWriting #RealFastResults FF 2819 Surprises by Firelight https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/09/05/surprises-by-firelight-flash-fiction/ Social "Surprises by Firelight" #FlashFiction story featuring Kassidy, and her family from my paranormal #UrbanFantasy novel They all Died Smiling, before the actions of the story https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/09/05/surprises-by-firelight-flash-fiction/ Wool Gathering FF http://writeonpurpose.com/8627/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/wool-gathering-weekend-writing-prompt-92-from-sammi-cox FF 2/1/19 I Owe You Big Time https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/08/01/i-owe-you-big-time-flash-fiction/ Kindred Spirits S3E1 http://writeonpurpose.com/8617/paranormal-ponderings/kindred-spirits-s3-e1-at-the-oddfellows-home-in-liberty-missouri-no-salvation-creepers-thought-forms-and-stuck-spirits Paranormal Ponderings about #KindredSpirits S3E1 http://writeonpurpose.com/8617/paranormal-ponderings/kindred-spirits-s3-e1-at-the-oddfellows-home-in-liberty-missouri-no-salvation-creepers-thought-forms-and-stuck-spirits @AmyBruni @AdamBerry @ChipCoffey #PsychicMedium #RondaDelBoccio #ParanormalTVShow #ParanormalExperience NEW paranormal ponderings category http://writeonpurpose.com/8615/news-and-events/new-introducing-the-paranormal-ponderings-category-for-my-thoughts-on-paranormal-tv-shows-podcasts-experiences-and-more How to publish a book http://writeonpurpose.com/8613/publishing-2/how-do-i-publish-my-book FF 12519 car crash excerpt TADS - Hwy 13 crash woman dies https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/01/24/flash-fiction-excerpt-from-they-all-died-smiling-friday-fictioneers-25-january-2019/ Here's a #flashfiction story that's also a book excerpt from the paranormal/urban fantasy novel They All Did Smiling, first of the Reluctant Demon Hunter series http://writeonpurpose.com/8609 #TheyAllDiedSmiling #KassidySpence #BookExcerpt #ParanormalNovel 3UrbanFantasy FF 11819 When One Door Closes http://writeonpurpose.com/8606/writing-skills/writing-prompts-2/friday-fictioneers-flash-fiction-when-on-edoor-closes-friday-fictioneers-18-january-2019 Weekend word prompt 90 Furrowed - Furrowed Fields http://writeonpurpose.com/8604/writing-skills/writing-prompts-2/flash-fiction-weekend-writing-prompt-90-furrowed-furrowed-fields Readers Choice Award Nomination 2019 http://writeonpurpose.com/8599/news-and-events/they-all-died-smiling-by-ronda-jean-del-boccio-moninated-for-readers-choice-award-vote-now FF 1/11/19 Beck's Christmas Gift http://writeonpurpose.com/8595/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/friday-fictioneers-flash-fiction/flash-fiction-becks-christmas-gift-for-friday-fictioneers-11-january-2019 Talons FF Hawk Spirals 1/4/19 https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/09/05/hawk-spirals-flash-fiction/ Social Paranormal Punchers podcast https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2019/01/07/psychic-medium-author-ronda-del-boccio-on-paranormal-punchers-podcast-jan-8-2019/ FF 122818 Time to Goat http://writeonpurpose.com/8569/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/friday-fictioneers-flash-fiction/paranormal-flash-fiction-time-to-goat-friday-fictioneers-28-december-2018 FF 122118 Boots and Baked Goods http://writeonpurpose.com/8557/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/flash-fiction-story-boots-and-baked-goods-friday-fictioneers-21-dec-2018 3 tips merry/holiday stress http://writeonpurpose.com/8551/blissful-life/self-mastery/3-simple-ways-to-stay-merry-and-survive-the-holidays FF "Gifts frm theGarage" https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2018/12/13/flash-fiction-gifts-from-the-garage-for-friday-fictioneers-december-14-2018/ Social Enjoy this #flashficton tale "Gifts from the Garage" featuring characters mentioned in They All Died smiling https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2018/12/13/flash-fiction-gifts-from-the-garage-for-friday-fictioneers-december-14-2018/ NEWS: push notifications and chat http://writeonpurpose.com/8543/news-and-events/news-2-new-ways-to-connect-with-ronda-del-boccio Excerpt TADS: Kass tries to save Pa http://writeonpurpose.com/8539/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/book-excerpts/book-blurb-and-excerpt-of-they-all-died-smiling-by-ronda-del-boccio-urban-fantasy-paranormal-romance FF Little Rock http://writeonpurpose.com/8529/writing-skills/how-to-write-a-book-2/flash-fiction-little-rock-friday-fictioneers-dec-7-2018 Rampage of Appreciation story Dr. Rick Schaefer Extreme thought makeover http://writeonpurpose.com/8515/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/nonfiction-stories/going-on-a-rampage-of-appreciation FF 11/30 The New Girl https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2018/11/29/flash-fiction-story-the-new-girl-friday-fictioneers-30-nov-2018/ NaNo winner post http://writeonpurpose.com/8508/news-and-events/ronda-del-boccio-wins-nanowrimo-national-novel-writing-month-2018-with-hypnotic-deception-nanowinner2018 FF Dance 112318 https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2018/11/26/flash-fiction-dance-friday-fictioneers-23-nov-2018/ FF flash fiction "Phoenix Flowers" https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2018/11/15/flash-fiction-phoenix-flowers-friday-fictioneers-16-november-2018/ Social Social "Phoenix Flowers" flash fiction story Features characters from paraanormal/#UrbanFantasy They All Died Smiling https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2018/11/15/flash-fiction-phoenix-flowers-friday-fictioneers-16-november-2018/ FF flash fiction The Bones of My Vision https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2018/11/13/flash-fiction-the-bones-of-my-vision-friday-fictioneers-9-nov-2018/ Social Enjoy Flash Fiction story "The Bones of My Vision" a mystical #paranormal tale https://innerguidanceondemand.com/2018/11/13/flash-fiction-the-bones-of-my-vision-friday-fictioneers-9-nov-2018/ Curb Appeal flash fiction FF Social FlashFicton story "Curb Appeal" http://writeonpurpose.com/8428/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/friday-fictioneers-flash-fiction-story-for-feb-23-curb-appeal #AmWriting Feb 6 updates from Ronda http://writeonpurpose.com/8420/writing-skills/how-to-write-a-book-2/rondas-author-life-update-feb-6-2018 Social My #WritingLife update for early Feb. 2018 http://writeonpurpose.com/8420 #AmWriting #WritingLife Simple i love you card tutorial http://writeonpurpose.com/8415/blissful-life/crafting/easy-i-love-you-card-tutorial-video Social Quick & Easy Card Making video tutorial: I love you card http://writeonpurpose.com/8415 #CardMaking #paperCrafting Card making for the non-crafter or thrifty (recycling cards) http://writeonpurpose.com/8409/blissful-life/crafting/quick-and-easy-card-making-for-hte-non-crafter-or-the-thrifty Social Here's a #CardMaking #PaperCrafting tutorial showing you ways to use cards you might otherwise throw away to make new cardsto send out!http://writeonpurpose.com/8409 #BlissflLife Book Review: THe Dark Souls by Bryan Cohen http://writeonpurpose.com/8389/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-of-the-dark-souls-viral-superhero-series-book-1-by-casey-lane-and-bryan-cohen Social #BookReview of #superhero #thriller The Dark Souls: The Viral Superhero Series Book 1 by Bryan Cohen & Casey Lane http://writeonpurpose.com/8389 #superhero Proofreading Woes & hack Revealed http://writeonpurpose.com/8348/writing-skills/novel-writing/they-all-died-smiling-editing-woes Ah, the joys (HA) of #proofreading galleys! NOT! Here's a helpful Hack I've discovered http://writeonpurpose.com/8348/writing-skills/novel-writing/they-all-died-smiling-editing-woes #AmEditing #TheyAllDiedSmiling Excerpt from Two Hearts in Time by Raymona Anderson http://writeonpurpose.com/8341 Social #BookExcerpt of #paranormalRomance Two Hearts in Time by Raymona Anderson from @WildRoseress http://writeonpurpose.com/8341 #PNR #WildRosePress #HistoricalRomance Cover Revela TADS http://writeonpurpose.com/8317/news-and-events/paranormal-urban-fantasy-book-cover-reveal-they-all-died-smiling-by-ronda-del-boccio Social: An unwanted gift...a hypnotic deception...a demonic coersion...Cover Reveal of the upcoming #Paranormal/#Fantasy novel They all Died Smiling by Ronda Del Boccio! http://writeonpurpose.com/8317/news-and-events/paranormal-urban-fantasy-book-cover-reveal-they-all-died-smiling-by-ronda-del-boccio #RDHseries #TheyAllDiedSmiling #RondaDelBoccio Instagram training: share to FB, Twitter http://writeonpurpose.com/8301/book-marketing-coach/social-media-for-authors/share-instagram-posts-to-facebook-twitter-in-1-seconf-flat Social Quick #InstagramTraining #TutorialVideo: Post from IG to FB & Twitter in 1 sec. http://writeonpurpose.com/8301/book-marketing-coach/social-media-for-authors/share-instagram-posts-to-facebook-twitter-in-1-seconf-flat #BlissfulLife #SocialMediaForAuthors Unicorn cover/tassel sale http://writeonpurpose.com/8295/blissful-life/planner-love/beautiful-unicorn-planner-goodies-bundle-sale plan with me Dominion http://writeonpurpose.com/8283/blissful-life/planner-love/planning-tips-live-the-plan-with-me-dominion-paper-co-etsy-shop-discount-code Social Plan with me, 3 #PlanningTips, #PlanWithMeVideo & more http://writeonpurpose.com/8283/blissful-life/planner-love/planning-tips-live-the-plan-with-me-dominion-paper-co-etsy-shop-discount-code #BlissfulLife book review A Lovely Murder by Lori Ereicson http://writeonpurpose.com/8276/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-of-cozy-mystery-a-lovely-murder-a-danni-deadline-thriller-book-2-by-lori-ericson Social #BookReview of #CozyMystery #CrimeThriller A Lovely Murder by Lori Ericson http://writeonpurpose.com/8276/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-of-cozy-mystery-a-lovely-murder-a-danni-deadline-thriller-book-2-by-lori-ericson TADS update & blurb - edits http://writeonpurpose.com/8262/news-and-events/an-unwelcome-gift-a-hypnotic-deception-a-supernatural-killing-spree-and-they-all-died-smiling-release Social Get updates & a sneak peek of #ParanormalRomance #UrbanFantasy novel They All Died Smiling! Progress: http://writeonpurpose.com/8262/news-and-events/an-unwelcome-gift-a-hypnotic-deception-a-supernatural-killing-spree-and-they-all-died-smiling-release TADS sneak http://writeonpurpose.com/8250/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/book-excerpts/claim-your-sneak-peek-excerpt-of-they-all-died-smiling-a-suspenseful-paranormal-romance-urban-fantasy-novel-now Social FREE suspenseful sample of #ParanormalRomance #UrbanFantasy They All Died Smiling #theyAllDiedSmiling http://writeonpurpose.com/8250/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/book-excerpts/claim-your-sneak-peek-excerpt-of-they-all-died-smiling-a-suspenseful-paranormal-romance-urban-fantasy-novel-now LtPwM wild week do i tyour way http://writeonpurpose.com/8214/blissful-life/planner-love/live-the-plan-with-me-designing-it-your-way-happy-planner-march-27-april-2 Social You don't have to decorate your #planner the same way all the time. Live the #PlanWithMe vid & ideas http://writeonpurpose.com/8214/blissful-life/planner-love/live-the-plan-with-me-designing-it-your-way-happy-planner-march-27-april-2 #PlannerCommunity #PlannerBabe #AmReading From Silt and Ashes by Rochelle Wisof-Fields http://writeonpurpose.com/8199/blissful-life/amreading/amreading-historical-novel-from-silt-and-ashes-by-rochelle-wisoff-fields Social #AmReading #HistoricalRomance #HistoricalFiction #Diaspora novel From Silt and Ashes by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields http://writeonpurpose.com/8199/blissful-life/amreading/amreading-historical-novel-from-silt-and-ashes-by-rochelle-wisoff-fields Stephanie Frank AM relaunch http://writeonpurpose.com/8201/writing-skills/how-to-write-a-book-2/how-to-relaunch-a-book-stephanie-franks-accidental-millionaire-book-relaunch-team How to relaunch a book: Join the Accidental Millionaire #AmReading Lori Ericson A Lovely Murder http://writeonpurpose.com/8186/blissful-life/amreading/amreading-crime-thriller-a-lovely-murder-by-lori-ericson What I #AmReading: a #CrimeThriller #suspense novel A Lovely Murder by @LoriEricson http://writeonpurpose.com/8186/blissful-life/amreading/amreading-crime-thriller-a-lovely-murder-by-lori-ericson OHM free bysha http://writeonpurpose.com/8179/blissful-life/self-mastery/resistance-is-futile-what-you-resist-persists Stuck in a rut? #LawofAttraction not working as promised? Get this #FreeEBook http://writeonpurpose.com/8179/blissful-life/self-mastery/resistance-is-futile-what-you-resist-persists by Brian D. Ridgway #SpellBreaker LTPWN thems vid http://writeonpurpose.com/8173/blissful-life/planner-love/live-the-plan-with-me-picking-a-planner-theme-for-the-week Social Live the #PlanWithMe: Ideas for icking a #planner theme http://writeonpurpose.com/8173/blissful-life/planner-love/live-the-plan-with-me-picking-a-planner-theme-for-the-week #PlannerLove #PlannerBabe #PlannerCommunity #LiveThePlan March writing update http://writeonpurpose.com/8162/news-and-events/rondas-march-writing-projects-update feb monthly flip http://writeonpurpose.com/8155/blissful-life/planner-love/my-february-monthly-flip-through-in-my-happy-planner Social #HappyPlanner #MonthlyFlipThrough http://writeonpurpose.com/8155/blissful-life/planner-love/my-february-monthly-flip-through-in-my-happy-planner Chili supper appearance http://writeonpurpose.com/8147/news-and-events/save-your-vision-month-best-selling-blind-author-ronda-del-boccio-leader-dog-jemma-appearing-at-lions-club-chili-supper-fundraser Social #SaveYourVisionMonth Blind author/speaker #LionsClub member Ronda Del Boccio & her #GoldenRetriever #GuideDog #LeaderDogJemma answer ?s at local fundraiser http://writeonpurpose.com/8147/news-and-events/save-your-vision-month-best-selling-blind-author-ronda-del-boccio-leader-dog-jemma-appearing-at-lions-club-chili-supper-fundraser Sorter - with pic #SaveYourVisionMonth Me & my #GuideDog #LeaderDogJemma answer ?s at #LionsClub fundraiser http://writeonpurpose.com/8147 Mar 21 #WeServe Andy LoRusso book campaign http://writeonpurpose.com/8138/book-marketing-coach/fun-andy-lorusso-sing-and-cook-italian-expanded-edition-gofundme-launch Social The Singing Chef Andy LoRusso brings music & a happy heart in his newe #cookbook http://writeonpurpose.com/8138/book-marketing-coach/fun-andy-lorusso-sing-and-cook-italian-expanded-edition-gofundme-launch Share the Love Card tutorial by Ronda Del Boccio #HandmdeCard #HandmdeCards #ShareTheLoveCard #cardmaking #papercraft #BlissfulLife http://writeonpurpose.com/8123/blissful-life/crafting/quick-craft-handmade-share-the-love-card homemade handmade planner sticers http://writeonpurpose.com/8117/blissful-life/crafting/handmade-planner-stickers-using-diecuts-rubber-stamps-and-cardstock Social Make your own #PlannerStickers! Easy, fn, affordabl #PlannerCommunity #PlannerLove #PlannerBabes #diecutting http://writeonpurpose.com/8117/blissful-life/crafting/handmade-planner-stickers-using-diecuts-rubber-stamps-and-cardstock Jemma breakfast kong wobbler http://writeonpurpose.com/8112/leader-dog-chronicles/my-golden-retriever-enjoys-breakfast-in-her-kong-wobbler Jema birthday himalayan dog chew video http://writeonpurpose.com/8107/leader-dog-chronicles/leader-dog-jemma-enjoys-her-himalayan-dog-chew Book Review Little Bit out of Time Alice White http://writeonpurpose.com/8098/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-time-travel-romance-little-bit-out-of-time-by-alice-white Social #BookReview of #TimeTravel #TimeTravelRomance Little Bit out of Time by Alice White @AliceWhite01 http://writeonpurpose.com/8098/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-time-travel-romance-little-bit-out-of-time-by-alice-white on TV I'll Push http://writeonpurpose.com/8089/news-and-events/ill-push-you-steer-authors-ronda-del-boccio-and-bonnie-tesh-on-tv social #AuthorInterview I'll Push You Steer #inspirational book authors http://writeonpurpose.com/8089/news-and-events/ill-push-you-steer-authors-ronda-del-boccio-and-bonnie-tesh-on-tv Book Excerpt: An Angel Came http://writeonpurpose.com/7435/news-and-events/free-story-an-angel-came-by-ronda-del-boccio-from-ill-push-you-steer Social #BookExcerpt from #inspirational & humorous I'll Push You Steer: "An #Angel Came" by @TheStoryLady http://writeonpurpose.com/7435/news-and-events/free-story-an-angel-came-by-ronda-del-boccio-from-ill-push-you-steer self mastery word receive http://writeonpurpose.com/8080/blissful-life/planner-love/receive-self-mastery-focus-word-feb-11-17-2017 Social #SelfMastery #inention for the week: Receive http://writeonpurpose.com/8080/blissful-life/planner-love/receive-self-mastery-focus-word-feb-11-17-2017 IPYS Kindle http://writeonpurpose.com/8072/news-and-events/inspiration-with-an-attitude-ill-push-you-steer-2nd-edition-now-on-kindle Social humorous #inspirational book by 2spunky "disabled" non-drivers on a road trip: I'll Push You Steer on Kindle http://writeonpurpose.com/8072/news-and-events/inspiration-with-an-attitude-ill-push-you-steer-2nd-edition-now-on-kindle LtPWM week of 2/5 peekaboo glitter dreams - mind hack sticker reward http://writeonpurpose.com/8067/blissful-life/planner-love/live-the-plan-with-me-week-of-feb-5 Social Live the #PlanWitMe #MindHack to get more done http://writeonpurpose.com/8067 #PlannerCommunity #PlannerBabes #plannerLove #planning dreaming up stories - assassin/Prince http://writeonpurpose.com/8061/fiction-and-poetry-writing-samples/fiction/dreaming-up-stories-literally Social I dreamed up a most magnificent #cat #assassin - literally: The Assassin & the Prince http://writeonpurpose.com/8061 #humorous #Paranormal focus word strength http://writeonpurpose.com/8053/blissful-life/planner-love/self-mastery-focus-wordstrength-jan-2-feb-4-2017 Social This week's phase on my #SelfMastery journey: Focus on #STRENGTH http://writeonpurpose.com/8053 #intention Me at MAF 2017 http://writeonpurpose.com/8045/news-and-events/meet-ronda-del-boccio-at-meet-the-authors-festival-at-kimberling-area-library Social Cool words haberdasher etc http://writeonpurpose.com/8039/writing-skills/a-milliner-a-haberdasher-and-a-scrivener-went-to-a-bar Social Cool words I haven't seen since school http://writeonpurpose.com/8039 #words #wordplay (coolwordsnosee graphic) Follow my writing tips board http://writeonpurpose.com/8024/writing-skills/author-resources-writing-inspiration-tips-and-tools-on-pinterest Social Looking for #WritingTips #WritingHelp? Follow this Pinterest board for #writers #authors http://writeonpurpose.com/8024 presence weekly focus Jan 22-28, 2017 http://writeonpurpose.com/8011/blissful-life/planner-love/self-mastery-weekly-focus-presence-22-28-january-2017 Social My #SelfMastery focus of #intention is PRESENCE http://writeonpurpose.com/8011 2 EASY Motivation Tips to Help You Live the Plan: http://writeonpurpose.com/8005/blissful-life/planner-love/live-the-plan-2-easy-ways-to-boost-motivation Social Hard making plans a reality? #Motivation to help u #LiveThePlan 4a #BLISSfulLife http://writeonpurpose.com/8005 #planning #PlannerCommunity YT Vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI0beospqhU Focus word nourish http://writeonpurpose.com/7998/blissful-life/self-mastery/self-mastery-weekly-focus-nourish-jan-15-21-2017 Social #SelfMastery #WeeklyFocus suggestion: Nourish. Here's how I'm playing w/ it http://writeonpurpose.com/7998 #PlannerLove #planning stewardship in review http://writeonpurpose.com/7992/blissful-life/planner-love/living-my-weekly-focus-stewardship social What might focusing on #stewardship of your resources for a week do for you? http://writeonpurpose.com/7992 #LiveThePlan #BLISSfulLife #planning imperfect action quote on rose http://writeonpurpose.com/7985/blissful-life/planner-love/imperfect-action-inspirational-quote social "Imperfect action is better than perfect procrastination" Ronda Del Boccio #InspirationalQuote #planning #BLISSfulLife http://writeonpurpose.com/7985 alt text for photo A close-up of a pink rose amidst lush greens serves as the background for this inspirational quote: "Imperfect action is better than perfect procrastination" -- Ronda Del Boccio, blind award-winning author, speaker, teacher, photographer, and artist. #BLISSfulLife, website WriteOnurpose.com: Photo by Ronda Del Boccio live the plan basics video tutorial http://writeonpurpose.com/7977/blissful-life/planner-love/dont-just-plan-live-the-plan-video-tutorial Social #Planning is supposed to be about living! #LiveThePlan with these tips http://writeonpurpose.com/7977 #PlannerLove #PlannerCommunity YT vid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuMRjnAs37E how it went weekly focus want experience http://writeonpurpose.com/7968/blissful-life/self-mastery/weekly-intention-debrief-want-experience Social Debrief: Focusing on what I want to experience http://writeonpurpose.com/7968 #BLISSfulLife #planning #focusword Social My first #WeeklyFocus #Intention of the new year is: What do I WANT to experience? See how I am working this into mhy life in this post. #planning #PlannerCommunity #PlannerLove #BLISSfulLife Weekly focus Stewardship http://writeonpurpose.com/7949/blissful-life/self-mastery/rondas-weekly-focus-intention-stewardship Social Weekly Focus: want experience 1/1-7, 2017 http://writeonpurpose.com/7960/blissful-life/self-mastery/rondas-weekly-intention-want-experience-jan-1-7-2017 Social A #WeeklyFocus #Intention "What do I want to Experience?" http://writeonpurpose.com/7960 #planning #PlannerLove #PlannerCommunity #BLISSfulLife Planning style help http://writeonpurpose.com/7928/blissful-life/planner-love/need-help-deciding-planning-style social Need help deciding your #planning style? http://writeonpurpose.com/7928 #PlannerLove #PlannerCommunity #PlannerGirl Jan 17 monthly plan http://writeonpurpose.com/7931/blissful-life/planner-love/rondas-monthly-plan-for-january-2017 social How's Jan 2017 looking for you? 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Visioning meditation http://writeonpurpose.com/7875/writing-skills/journal-writing-prompts/author-vision-writing tweet #Writer/#Author: This meditation helps you develop your vision for your writing http://writeonpurpose.com/vision #meditation #vision #writing Amazon changes review policies http://writeonpurpose.com/7868/reviews/product-review/amazon-changes-review-policies Tweet .@Amazon has changed its #productreview policies Take heed! http://writeonpurpose.com/7868/reviews/product-review/amazon-changes-review-policies Words instead of good http://writeonpurpose.com/7859/writing-skills/words-to-use-instead-of-good-infographic Tweet Get out of the "good" writing rut with these 200 powerful words instead of good #WritingTips http://writeonpurpose.com/7859/writing-skills/words-to-use-instead-of-good-infographic Writing inspired writing conference http://writeonpurpose.com/7854/news-and-events/ozarks-writers-league-writing-inspired-conference-nov-18-19-2016 Titles that sing http://writeonpurpose.com/7838/writing-skills/how-to-write-a-book-2/author-book-title-sing Social #Writer/#author, does your title sing? Here's how to craft tantalizing titles for your novels, short stories, or nonfiction works http://writeonpurpose.com/7838/writing-skills/how-to-write-a-book-2/author-book-title-sing #AmWriting #WritingTips Tweet no pic #Writer/#author, does your title sing? Here's how to craft tantalizing titles http://writeonpurpose.com/7838/writing-skills/how-to-write-a-book-2/author-book-title-sing #AmWriting #WritingTips Smashwords Alerts http://writeonpurpose.com/7832/cool-tools-for-authors/smashwords-news-subscribe-smashwords-alerts-new-release-updates Social When's my next @Smashwords release? FInd out with Author Alerts http://writeonpurpose.com/7832/cool-tools-for-authors/smashwords-news-subscribe-smashwords-alerts-new-release-updates #SelfPub #SelfPublishing with pic When's my next @Smashwords release? 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My #Suncatchertook 3rd place! http://writeonpurpose.com/7797/news-and-events/ronda-del-boccio-now-award-winning-artist# Publishing Trends post - OWL aug 2016 http://writeonpurpose.com/7790/publishing-2/what-are-the-book-publishing-trends Tweet What are the latest book publishing trends in 2016? http://writeonpurpose.com/7790/publishing-2/what-are-the-book-publishing-trends #IndiePublishing Waiting to hear from the agent #WritersLife #Publishing http://writeonpurpose.com/7785/publishing-2/waiting-waiting-waiting-hear Tweet Waiting...& waiting...& WAITING to hear from the agent #WritersLife #Publishing http://writeonpurpose.com/7785/publishing-2/waiting-waiting-waiting-hear 6/12 update Rue - edits http://writeonpurpose.com/7772/news-and-events/mybookprogress-update-epic-fantasy-slogging-through-edits Tweet Trickery, poison, deceit, jealousy & more in the #EpicFantasy I'm working on http://writeonpurpose.com/7772/news-and-events/mybookprogress-update-epic-fantasy-slogging-through-edits #AmEditing #AmWriting #MyBOokProgress Rue revision update ch 1-4 http://writeonpurpose.com/7756/writing-skills/novel-writing/epic-fantasy-revision-progress-update-chapters-1-4-done Tweet #MyBookProgress Update on my #Fantasy novel http://writeonpurpose.com/7756/writing-skills/novel-writing/epic-fantasy-revision-progress-update-chapters-1-4-done #AmWriting #AmEditing BLISSful Life 3 ways to change your space http://writeonpurpose.com/7746/blissful-life/home/blissful-life-small-changes-freshen-space Tweet 3 Cheap & Easy Ideas to Freshen Up Your Space for a #BLISSfulLife http://writeonpurpose.com/7746/blissful-life/home/blissful-life-small-changes-freshen-space MyBookProgress http://writeonpurpose.com/7720/news-and-events/new-book-progress Tweet How's my book coming along? 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Growing up, she was heavily influenced by the Sholom Aleichem stories as well as Fiddler on the Roof. Her novels PLEASE SAY KADDISH FOR ME and FROM SILT AND ASHES, represented by Loiacono Literary Agency and published by W& B Puglishers, were born of her desire to share the darker side of these beloved tales--the history that can be difficult to view, much less embrace." published by W& B Puglishers, needs to be W & B Publishers. Before becoming an author, Rochelle attended the Kansas City Art Institute, where she studied painting and lithography. She and her husband, Jan, have raised three sons in the Kansas City metro area and now live in Belton, Missouri. When she takes a break from writing and illustrating, Rochelle enjoys swimming, dancing and maintaining her blog, ADDICTED TO PURPLE Book Review Twitter in 30 mins by Ian Lamont http://writeonpurpose.com/7681/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-twitter-30-minutes-ian-lamont Tweet #BookReview Twitter in 30 Minutes by @ILamont http://writeonpurpose.com/7681/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-twitter-30-minutes-ian-lamont Happiness is a hot cup of coffee http://writeonpurpose.com/7675/blissful-life/happiness-hot-cup-coffee Tweet How to make a #writer happy? 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Here's our story on the Sellers Bowman Subaru? site! #LovePromise Jemma Subaru http://writeonpurpose.com/7656/leader-dog-chronicles/takes-village-raise-leader-dog-jemmas-story Tweet with image Subaru #LovePromise gives independence to blind ppl like me! http://writeonpurpose.com/7656/leader-dog-chronicles/takes-village-raise-leader-dog-jemmas-story .@Leader_Dog #LeaderDogJemma Jemma goodie bone http://writeonpurpose.com/7647/leader-dog-chronicles/dogs-need-play-golden-retriever-kong-goodie-bone Tweet #GoldenRetriever #GuideDog off duty enjoys a goodie bone. http://writeonpurpose.com/7647/leader-dog-chronicles/dogs-need-play-golden-retriever-kong-goodie-bone #LeaderDogJemma Avoid Very http://writeonpurpose.com/7640/writing-skills/writing-skills-advice-avoid-using Tweet #WritingTips: How to avoid "very" http://writeonpurpose.com/7640/writing-skills/writing-skills-advice-avoid-using Book Review Moonlight Can Be Murder by Blanche Manos http://writeonpurpose.com/7633/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-cozy-mystery-moonlight-can-murder-ned-mcneil-mystery-blanche-manos Tweet #BookReview of #CozyMystery Moonlight Can Be Murder by @BlancheManos http://writeonpurpose.com/7633/reviews/book-reviews-reviews/book-review-cozy-mystery-moonlight-can-murder-ned-mcneil-mystery-blanche-manos inspirational quotes as writing prompts with Wayne Dyer miracle quote http://writeonpurpose.com/7627/writing-skills/writing-prompts-2/using-inspirational-quotes-writing-prompts Tweet with pic #Writer/#Author Stuck? 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Oi mate, fancy a shag on this Valentine's Day? Vaguely offensive Britishisms aside, on this lovely Friday we have Sarah Bugden, hilarious comic and producer/co-host of the Downtown LA Comedy Crawl, to talk about Fleabag.A critically acclaimed comedy created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (who also was heavily involved in the BBC amazingness that is Killing Eve), Fleabag tells the story of a young woman in the UK's trials and tribulations in work, love, sex, and pretty much anything else a millennial goes through.This makes for a bit of a complicated problem when it comes to fanfiction, as every fanfic seems to be about sex at some point, so Atlas went out and picked something not featuring the characters from Fleabag, but rather the style of Fleabag. Get ready for a pissed off Sarah!Read the full story here!Follow Sarah Bugden @thesarahbugden on Twitter or Instagram!Follow Atlas @atlasnovack on Twitter or Instagram!Follow Nick @millennialcomic on Instagram!Follow us @badreadingpod on Twitter or Instagram!Check out our other episodes on our Youtube channel or anywhere you find your podcasts! And don’t forget to leave a rating as it helps the show out.Recorded at Third Wheel Podcast Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Welcome to the Brooke On The Go Podcast! You might have to wait a little while to see what Rebecca's (aka Seaburn) fate is in The Circle, but you don't have to wait a minute longer to hear from Seaburn as he joins Brooke on her first-ever episode ( and he brought along a very special guest). So hit that play button and tune in as Brooke and Seaburn dish on the Circle, their lives, and some British slang.  Don't forget you can watch and chat with Brooke live every Wednesday at 6pm ET only on TVCO!  Be sure to follow Brooke on Twitter and Instagram @brookeonabreak Follow TVCO on Twitter @TVCO and on Instagram @downloadTVCO.  Download TVCO: onelink.to/tvco    

In this episode, we are joined by our Senior Pastor Ronnie Rogers. Ronnie has recently returned from his trip to Oxford, England, where he was researching for a new book on prayer. We ask him about his trip, his writing process, how Oxford is like Falls Creek, and give him a quiz on “Britishisms.”

Is the slow creep of Americanisms into the British vernacular a pernicious assault on our linguistic heritage, or should we just chill? Things mentioned in this podcast Goncalves etc al (2018) on the Americanisation of English: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1707.00781.pdf Britishisms in US English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19929249 Differences in US and English Harry Potter editions: https://www.hp-lexicon.org/differences-changes-text/

ETAO Podcast, Episode 49. Philip Buchanan went indie so that he could finish 39 Days to Mars, a consummately silly co-op-as-comedy physics-and-gadgets puzzle-’em-up rendered in florid trichromatic line drawings and bone-dry Britishisms. The result is as delightful as any cuppa could hope to be be. In this episode, Philip stops by to talk about the … Continue reading "There Is Co-Op on Mars, with Philip Buchanan"

Support us and More Banana Podcasts! British “experts” (when I say experts it’s because they’re British) comedian Rebecca Shortall and writer Sophie Davies weigh in on the various Britishisms in ‘Frasier’. And yes, we get into Clive’s accent from “The Two Mrs. Cranes”. Folow host Anita @anitajewtina

Don't pop your clogs! It's only our 9th episode, and we're talking about all the Britishisms we learned while reading Harry Potter. We Americans had no idea what a "git" was. And c'mon what even are dress robes? Trainers?? Plus, Casey quizzes us on some British phrases! What does it mean to "faff" or to be "full of beans?" Play along and let us know! And tell us the secret word, you cowards! Thanks for listening! Always.   Follow Us!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/nonsensenargles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonsensenargles/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonsensenargles/ Donate here for stickers!: https://www.patreon.com/narglesandothernonsense  

Helen and Gavin investigate the differences in American and British spellings, plus Gav decides to go off on a tangent regarding the way Britishisms are working their way into the American lexicon, and how Gavinisms are working their way into his workplace lexicon. It's bloody outrageous. Ooft!

This week kicks off with Merlin having a rare on-air beverage to celebrate, but not too many, unless he feels like it. John helps Merlin remember some things that he couldn't remember he’d forgotten. Luckily, we record this program. John thinks the water fountain story has been robbed of its power, and Merlin learns that cornhole is real. John tackles the first of several unfounded points about himself, but Merlin still thinks John is arbitrary. Britishisms are debated. This leads to a nostalgic visit to The Early Internet and a recollection of how each of your hosts chose to roll with signatures and sign-offs and whatnot. John employs a little dash, and Merlin apologizes for trying to digitally impress a celebrity. He is _the worst_. The stern admonishments continue as John lashes Merlin for not making Max buy a new phone differently. John prefers to stay in his bathrobe since they usually come in the morning. Excitingly, new iPhones are discussed. Merlin lashes himself for accidentally stepping on John’s Full Media Blackout. In his defense, he was cooking tofu a new way at the time. John reminds us that he can erase memories from his mind. _Thor: Ragnarok_ is lightly discussed. Merlin’s sweet precious angel made another doodle in her bastik and seems to be warming up to her little kennel. Unsurprisingly, John has notes. The first mini-topic is ***hot dogs***. Yes. Hot dogs. So, for a while, your hosts talk about hot dogs kind of a lot. Remember: you are paying NOTHING for this content. Your hosts tread lightly through the minefield of ***primary school culture celebrations***. Merlin has a terrible time coming up with memorable ancestral garb, and John has concerns about how well the factual roots of a given family tree will play with ten-year-olds. Merlin flatly refuses to apologize about macaroni and cheese. Hot dogs are further discussed. In what ends up being a main topic, John wants to address why Merlin is so ***steamed about Steam***. The balance of the episode finds your hosts arguing about passwords, security, paranoia, and what we should do when confronted with two text fields and a button.

This week kicks off with some Daisy updates and surprisingly deep dives into online banana quizzes and proper application of The Bristol Scale. Merlin hates having a freezer full of fruit, and John has frankly had it with all the Britishisms. Merlin kindly offers to buy John a new dingus, and John demurs with extreme prejudice. Moving onto John’s doggy spy camera, your hosts find much to dislike about many IoT devices. John reviews Merlin’s recent Amazon review and schools him on how to avoid creaming his audio the next time his Mac wants to die. Why do kids just talk into the air, and since when did blindly issuing commands to Dad become such a thing? I’m ***in the BATHROOM.*** Lacking time for a Big Topic, the boys talk more about webcam stress, smoke detector travails, and what a monstrous parent one would have to be to let their kid know about _The Flop House_. Aloha.

10 Best Britishisms That Should Make It Into Lesfic  by Wendy Hudson and Andrea Bramhall  Sheena’s podcast is taken over by the charming Wendy and Andrea as they chat about 10 uniquely British things that should make an appearance in lesbian fiction (lesfic).  Everything from drinks to swearing make it into the podcast and there is even a lump of coal.    You can catch Wendy online at: Her website  Facebook  Twitter    You can catch Andrea online at: Her website  Facebook  Twitter     

Considering how late it is in the series, I don't think they're ever going to learn. It's still free access to all guests and no locked doors anywhere, and what does it get us? First up is the shrillest takeover of the "Enterprise" yet in "And the Children Shall Lead," followed by YET ANOTHER jaunt beyond the galactic barrier in "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" Also this week: Ames has a hat, Caitlin has Britishisms, and everyone's got a jones for Jones. synopses: 2:04; And the Children Shall Lead: 14:26; Is There In Truth No Beauty?: 39:15

Author Ben Yagoda joins the show to talk about teaching journalism, his 40 years (!) of writing language columns, the influence of Harry Potter own his students, the history of the memoir, the mystery of why the "Great American Songbook" withered after WWII, his hatred of the term "creative nonfiction", the invasion of Britishisms into American English, the challenges of watching sporting events on tape delay, and more! • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal

Literary scholar, publishing consultant, and co-author of the critically acclaimed book The Bestseller Code, Jodie Archer dropped by to chat with me about her journey, the coming revolution in publishing, and the insecurities that all writers face. Rainmaker.FM is Brought to You By Discover why more than 80,000 companies in 135 countries choose WP Engine for managed WordPress hosting. Start getting more from your site today! Before earning her PhD from Stanford, Ms. Archer studied English at Cambridge, worked in both journalism and TV, and became an acquisitions editor for Penguin UK publishing. While at Stanford Jodie taught nonfiction and memoir writing, and researched both contemporary fiction and bestsellers. Upon completion of her doctoral work she was recruited by Apple where she was the lead in research on books. Her book, The Bestseller Code, is based on her doctoral research with professor Matt Jockers, an algorithm that they tested over four years and refined by text mining over 20,000 contemporary novels. The Guardian proclaimed that their book “… may revolutionize the publishing industry,” in part because their algorithm was able to predict bestselling books 80% of the time, based on a theme, plot, character and many other big data points. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. If you missed the first half you can find it right here. In Part Two of this file Jodie Archer and I discuss: How to use Google Docs to co-write a book Why every writer is organized in their own disorganized way How to get into your creativity zone The worst question you can ask a book lover Why authenticity is critical for your productivity Listen to The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience below ... Download MP3 Subscribe by RSS Subscribe in iTunes The Show Notes Audible is Offering a Free Audiobook Download with a 30-day Trial: Grab Your Free Audiobook Here – audibletrial.com/rainmaker The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel – Jodie Archer & Matt Jockers ArcherJockers.com Jodie Archer on Good Reads Jodie Archer on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter The Transcript How the Author of The Bestseller Code Jodie Archer Writes: Part Two Voiceover: Rainmaker FM Kelton Reid: Welcome back to the Writer Files. I am still your host, Kelton Reid. I’m going to take you on yet another tour of the habits, habitats, and brains of renowned writers. In part two of this file, literary scholar, publishing consultant, and co-author of the critically acclaimed book The Bestseller Code, Jodie Archer returned to chat with me about her journey, the coming revolution in publishing, and the insecurities that all writers face. Before earning her PhD from Stanford, Ms. Archer studied English at Cambridge, worked in both journalism and TV, and become an acquisitions editor for Penguin UK Publishing. While at Stanford, Jodie taught nonfiction and memoir writing and researched both contemporary fiction and bestsellers. Upon completion of her doctoral work, she was recruited by Apple, where she was the lead in research on books. Her book, The Bestseller Code, is based on her doctoral research with Professor Matthew Jockers, an algorithm that they tested over four years and refined by text mining over 20,000 contemporary novels. The Guardian proclaimed that their book may revolutionize the publishing industry, in part because their algorithm was able to predict bestselling books 80% of the time based on theme, plot, character, and many other big data points. In part two of this file, Jodie and I discuss how to use Google Docs to co-write a book, why every writer is organized in their own disorganized way, how to get into your creativity zone, the worst question you can ask a book lover, and why authenticity is critical for your productivity. If you’re a fan of the Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews as soon as they’re published. If you missed the first half of this show, you can find it in the archives on iTunes, on WriterFiles.FM, and in the show notes . This episode of The Writer Files is brought to you by Audible. I ll have more on their special offer later in the show but if you love audiobooks or you’ve always wanted to give them a try, you can check out over 180,000 titles right now at Audibletrial.com/Rainmaker. How to Use Google Docs to Co-Write a Book Well let’s chat a little bit about your workflow. Are you a Mac or a PC user? Jodie Archer: I am a Mac user. Before I did work at Apple for 15 months, so I have many Apple products, but even way before then I’ve used a Mac for a long time. I have a little one of those very, very thin new MacBooks that fits in my purse so it goes everywhere with me and then I’ve got a big iMac on my desk in my study. Kelton Reid: Very nice, very nice. Do you find that iMac is a better format for you for when you’re doing a longer piece? Jodie Archer: Yes, I like the bigger screen or to have two screens in front of me, actually. I might have my notes on one and then a clean document. I like a clean screen, not lots of things open. Kelton Reid: Yeah. Are you doing Microsoft Word? Or, I’m guessing Scrivener, but I wouldn’t presume. Jodie Archer: Actually The Bestseller Code was written nearly all in Google Docs because it was collaborative. Or I would write a big chunk in Word and post it to Google Docs and Matt would write on it, “What are all these Britishisms? You live in America now, and you’ve got a green card, you have to …” He would put a line through them with lots of exclamation points, which we say in the book you shouldn’t do. We would have fun with Google Docs and that made co-writing much easier, but if I’m writing alone, I do have Scrivener and I use it for longer projects, but I tend to, with Scrivener, get so involved with, “Oh, a character page! Oh a settings page! And, oh a notes page!” I get so excited about the software that I don’t actually write anything, so Word still works for me, actually. Why Every Writer is Organized in Their Own Disorganized Way Kelton Reid: That’s cool, that’s cool. Given your propensity for working on all these different capacities with writing, publishing, journalism, and television I think you’ve even worked in, do you have some organizational hacks just for writers that you could share? Maybe a couple tricks that you have just fallen in love with? Jodie Archer: You know this is the one question that I it would be like if I could invite all your listeners to tell me. I still haven’t mastered the organizational hacks. I have a big glass whiteboard in my office so I can see visually the different projects I’m working on. I have lots of files on my computer, different notes on different projects. I tend to be a writer that, unless I’ve committed to one project and I’m really into it, I’m always kind of researching, thinking about, forming four or five, and then I’ll pick something. I would say I’m not organized. There’s notes on the wall, in notebooks, on different computers, so I’m not the best writer to help people with that. I would like help. Kelton Reid: I’m sure that’s a relief to hear for some writers who don’t have your credentials. I think there’s no right way, obviously. I think every writer’s different and every writer is organized in their own disorganized way. Jodie Archer: Yeah. I have note cards, colored note cards, a whiteboard, and I do all this pretense organization, and in the end when I’m writing and I just write into Word and kind of submit. I need to go in some kind of workshop about just that issue. Kelton Reid: Well this may dovetail back into your love of deadlines. Do you have any other procrastination beaters? Jodie Archer: Yeah, I just say when circumstance creates it, like when your publisher insists on a deadline, I think that really helps. Since I was a journalist and you have to write very quickly, I’ve been fairly deadline driven. Right now when I’m thinking of new projects, I think I just have to discipline myself and make myself be in my study for a certain amount of hours every day and write. I really don’t let myself out of the office. You just kind of look at the screen and when that impulse goes, “Oh, I’ll just, you know, go for a walk and I’ll do this,” I’m like, “No, just sit there,” and the flow starts to come. Kelton Reid: Yeah, yeah. Well how does Jodie Archer unplug at the end of a writing day? Jodie Archer: I would say I like to cook, so I’ll go and cook or spend the evening with my husband. He’s very good at bringing me out of my head and back to the real world. We have a lovely view of the Colorado mountains. I’m on this ridiculous detox right now with my friend, so usually I drink a glass of red wine after a long writing day, but at the moment it’s sort of a sparkling water. It doesn’t have quite the same effect. Kelton Reid: The effervescence isn’t really working. Jodie Archer: Yeah, I try. She’s like, “Isn’t is a bit like champagne?” I’m like, “No, it’s not like champagne at all. It’s sparkling water.” Kelton Reid: Dammit. Jodie Archer: I try to look at the view, but I think my friends and people I care about are a good way for me to wind down. Kelton Reid: Yes, yes, the Rocky Mountains are a fantastic way to unwind. Jodie Archer: Yes. How to Get Into Your Creativity Zone Kelton Reid: I’d love to pick your brain a little bit about creativity. I know it’s intrinsic to kind of everything that we talk about, the written word, and harnessing the power of the creative mind, but how would you personally define creativity? Do you have something for us? Jodie Archer: I think that as I experience it, when I’m actually being creative rather than thinking about being creative or as I think I experience it through the written word of other people and I think, “Wow, that’s just amazing writing.” I think that it’s something like presence and flow, if I can use that kind of language. I feel very present, my mind doesn’t go anywhere else, and I just feel very, it just feels kind of forward. There’s not really anything else. I’ve heard other people, sports people call it, they go into the zone, you know, or in the game, when you have to hit a ball or something, that you have to be really fully present, almost like a meditative presence. I think when you achieve that and just let it flow or let it out, open the doors on it, then I think that’s when you can be creative in any area, not just in writing. I’ve worked in offices where creativity and organizational structures might look very different than writing a book, but you can still see people creating and they always seem to have that quality when they really succeed. Kelton Reid: Do you have a creative muse right now? Or do you believe in the creative muse? Jodie Archer: Actually, I think I do. I think I do in some sense if you’re meaning some great something. I’m definitely a meditator and I get a little bit of inspiration after that. Maybe I’m just clearing my mind, but I do believe in the muses in some poetic sense. I think right now I’m in a receptive phase, working on the beginning of a few projects. When I’m in that moment of receptivity I can find that I’m inspired by everything. I’ll talk to my husband and I’ll think, “Oh yeah, that could go into that character,” or I’ll read someone else’s work and they’ll trigger a memory in me or I’ll watch the TV or I’ll go for hikes. In that phase, pretty much everything is inspiring me, and then comes the phase of trying to organize it into something. It’s no one particular figure or person or idea that inspires me or seems like a muse currently. Kelton Reid: For sure. Kind of the preparation phase where you’re just gathering raw materials and working them over is the next part. Jodie Archer: I think so. You feel kind of an antenna go up and just allow yourself to be a little less structured maybe and more just intuitive and observational and things tend to come up from the subconscious. Kelton Reid: Yeah, that’s really cool to hear, especially coming from the author of The Bestseller Code. Jodie Archer: It’s actually really great to work with both ideas around creativity, you know, what can have something as, you know, as black and white, as bits and bites have to say about creativity versus something as nebulous and poetic as the idea of the muses. It’s nice to hold them one in each hand. Kelton Reid: Fantastic. I like that. I’m sensing a novel right there. Jodie Archer: Amazing. I don’t know if I ll write that one, but I’d love to read it, if someone is listening … Kelton Reid: Listeners, it’s all yours. We will be right back after a very short break. Thanks so much for listening to the Writer Files. This episode of The Writer Files is brought to you by Audible, offering over 180,000 audiobook titles to choose from. Audible seamlessly delivers the world’s both fiction and nonfiction to your iPhone, Android, Kindle or computer. For Rainmaker FM listeners, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a 30 day trial to give you the opportunity to check them out. Grab your free audiobook right now by visiting Audibletrial.com/Rainmaker. I just hopped over there to grab Stephen King’s epic novel 11/22/63, about an English teacher who goes back in time to prevent the assassination of JFK. You can download your pick or any other audiobook free by heading over to Audibletrial.com/Rainmaker. To download your free audiobook today, go to Audibletrial.com/Rainmaker. Kelton Reid: The Bestseller Code isn’t necessarily about makes a writer great. It’s about what makes a novel hit the New York Times Bestseller List. What, in your estimation, makes a writer great? If you could look away from The Bestseller Code. Jodie Archer: I think that’s such a subjective question. For me the answer, it really depends on what I’m looking for. I think with any book, you see some reviews of some books and I might have found it great and someone gives it a nasty review. You think, “You know what, that person just wasn’t in the right place for that book.” It wasn’t a good alignment at that time. I’ve read some books two or three times over the course of my life. Sometimes I’ve loved them and other times I’ve thought, “Oh, what did I see in that book?” I think it’s partly situational that you have a hit. Beyond that I’ve always thought that, in fiction at least, a good writer is someone who can touch my heart and also touch my mind that doesn’t have a soap box that it’s standing on or I don’t feel like they’re trying to defend something and use a fictional setting for it. I think a great writer probably does all of that, but achieves the ability to show me their love of language or their way of creating a style, whether that’s very colloquial and chatty or very erudite and poetic, but just has a relationship with language that I can enjoy as well. The Worst Question You Can Ask a Book Lover Kelton Reid: Very well put. Maybe I shouldn’t ask you this, but do you have a couple faves on your nightstand right now? A couple favorite authors? Jodie Archer: Oh, no. I hate this question. Kelton Reid: You don’t have to answer it. Jodie Archer: We have this … It’s one of the last chapters in The Bestseller Code where we say there’s nothing worse, never, than being asked what your favorite book is if you’re a book person. Then we talk about how lame it is not to answer and that’s not acceptable either. I think favorite writers, since I’ve studied literature for so long I could go back in time to the classics, but in living writers where I’ve focused, when I was in college I really loved Ian McEwan and Ishiguro and Margaret Atwood and some of the current literary writers. On the bestseller list right now I just read Jojo Moyes‘s book, Me Before You, which has been on the list forever, it seems, and has just come out as a movie. I really loved that book. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m obviously English and I miss England and she just captured some aspect of the English so perfectly for me. It just took me home. I’m enjoying her and tons of writers that are currently on the list. I just started her sequel. What else is on my nightstand right now? I actually just visited Glastonbury for the first time when I was on a book tour in England and I picked up The Mists of Avalon, which is this thousand page tome, a classic. I’m sitting reading that about the knights of the round table. It s another kind of I love those myths. That’s what I’m reading right now. Enjoying them both. Kelton Reid: That s cool. Mists of Avalon was one of my dad’s favorites, so it was always floating around our house. I would dovetail into paper or eBook because Mists of Avalon is gigantic. Jodie Archer: It’s huge, yeah. Kelton Reid: You had a paper copy, right? Jodie Archer: Yes. I bought it in Glastonbury, because that’s where it’s all set with Avalon. Of course I am this compulsive book buyer. I own thousands of books. We’re in Glastonbury and people are talking to me about Avalon and so I went to the bookshop and I said, “Ah, I finally have to read The Mists of Avalon.” He brought out I thought I’ll just carry it around England while I’m talking about my book and it’s like a thousand pages, so it’s a heavy thing, that s for sure. I do still tend to prefer to read in paper. I do own, I think I own four Kindles that I’ve been given or bought and two iPads and I read on all of them. My preference is probably still paper. Kelton Reid: That’s cool, that’s cool. Well I’m going to fast-forward a little bit because I know that time’s precious here. If you could choose one author from any era for an all expense paid dinner to your favorite spot, favorite restaurant, who would you take and where would you take them? Jodie Archer: Oh, I think I would have to take Shakespeare. I was going to say Oscar Wilde, but then I was like, “No, Shakespeare.” I think I would probably take him in the now to somewhere just near The Globe on the south bank in London, like Oxo Tower or something, just right next door to The Globe so he could reflect on the change since his day. I would love to talk to him about character and his brilliance in all genres and his understanding of the human condition and, Did Francis Bacon write any of them? You know, all those things that Shakespeare scholars still fight about. Kelton Reid: Awesome, awesome. I guess we could wrap with a couple other fun ones. Do you have any writer’s fetishes besides your book collection? Jodie Archer: Yeah, my book collection is pretty big. I do have this thing that everyone teases me for that it’s all arranged in color order, which is apparently very weird for a writer. They arrange their libraries by author or by topic and mine’s all in color. All the white books, all the red books. I get mercilessly mocked for that. I think it looks pretty and I’m sticking with it. Other than that, not really. Every time Apple brings out a lighter, smaller, thinner thing for me to write on, I inevitably buy it. It’s really just the book buying that’s the problem for my bank account. Why Authenticity is Critical for Your Productivity Kelton Reid: Okay, well to wrap it up here a little bit, I will mention the book again, of course, but do you have any advice for fellow writers on how to keep going, on how to keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving? Jodie Archer: I think that if you choose a project that’s authentic to you, it will just come, it will keep going, if you don’t write too many hours in the day, listen to when you’re tired. My experience is, and I’ve done some teaching of writing too and I’ve tried other projects, and I’ve run out of steam fast if I’m trying something that isn’t really authentic to who I am. I’m like, “Oh, I’ll try and write this sci-fi,” not that I’ve tried that because I don’t think I’d be very good at sci-fi at all, that wouldn’t be authentic to me, or write in a voice that really doesn’t come from within you and it seems put on. Those projects seem to stop the cursor moving, but if you really feel in your heart that you’re saying something that has some authenticity to you and just sit there and keep showing up to the computer, I think it will come. And I have faith. Yeah. Kelton Reid: Yeah, that’s really cool. The author of The Bestseller Code: Anatomy of the Blockbuster Novel. So many good things about this book. It’s entertaining, it’s educational, it’s truly a compelling read, I’ll be honest with you. I’m having a hard time not wanting to read and reread and unpack all the little pieces in there. I’m going to definitely recommend that listeners, seek it out. It’s on Kindle, it’s on Amazon. Where else can we find The Bestseller Code? It’s probably everywhere. Jodie Archer: iBooks, independent bookstores, Google books. It’s all over, thankfully. Kelton Reid: Yeah, yeah. It really talks about what makes readers tick, what makes them keep turning the pages and it talks some about narrative addiction, which I think, we could all learn something from. Fiction or nonfiction writers, I think, I could learn something from this book. Also it’s just a lot of fun. Thank you so much. Where else can listeners connect with you if they want to out there in the world or online? Jodie Archer: Well I’m on Goodreads, Twitter, and Matt and I have a website, ArcherJockers.com, that has a signup for our newsletter and can stay in touch with us there. Kelton Reid: Awesome, awesome. Well, I really appreciate you coming on the show. Best of luck with all of your future projects. I guess my final question to you is: I read something that you’d posted on your site that said that writers were coming to you in droves, asking you if you could analyze their book to see if it would be a bestseller. How is that going? Are you developing an app? How could you possibly keep up with all of those queries? Jodie Archer: “We can’t at the moment,” is the honest and unfortunate answer. It was really, really nice for us to see that early released copies of the book for review and then when it was published in England a week before here we got … by the time it was published here we’d had loads and loads of English writers wanting to have access to their data. They were telling us that they really felt even though they already had drafts, they’d like to check it out against the graphs that the computer can show, which are very useful. We are being pushed to develop something by readers and writers. As of yet, we are still in discussion about what will be the fate of the bestseller-ometer. It’s not concrete yet. Kelton Reid: Jodie Archer, you’re kind of living in your own interesting novel, aren’t you? Jodie Archer: Maybe. Kelton Reid: Again, thank you so much for coming on. Jodie Archer: Thank you for having me. Kelton Reid: We look forward to whatever comes next from you, and best of luck. Jodie Archer: Thank you, I appreciate it. Kelton Reid: Cheers. Thank you so much for joining me for this half of a tour through the writer’s process. If you enjoy the Writer Files podcast, please subscribe to the show and leave us a rating or a review on iTunes to help other writers find us. For more episodes, or to just leave a comment or a question, you can drop by WriterFiles.FM. You can always chat with me on Twitter @KeltonReid. Cheers. Talk to you next week.

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SHOW SUMMARYWhat's YOUR choice for the Word of the Year for 2011? What word or phrase best sums up the ideas, events, and themes that speakers of English have been talking about? Grant shares some of his picks. And speaking of picks, why do football commentators seem to love the term pick-six? Also, great quotations from writers, the meaning of such Britishisms as cheeky and naff, the intentionally misspelled and mispronounced word defulgaty and a discussion of whether the term ladies is offensive. And does the insect called an earwig really crawl into people's ears at night?FULL DETAILSWriters always seem to come up with brilliant quotes about writing, and why shouldn't they? Douglas Adams has noted, "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by." And Gloria Steinem once quipped: "I do not like to write. I like to have written." What's the difference between hand grenades and pomegranates? Not much when you think about their shape and the fact that they're both packed tightly with small things, which is why both share a linguistic root with the word granular.http://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/2009/07/13/pomegranates-and-hand-grenades/Grant offers examples from his latest Words of the Year list, including Crankshaft (the code name for the Osama Bin Laden), and basketbrawl, referring to the fight that broke out between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Chinese National Team. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ClAM3zXx-I Football, like most sports, brings its own set of idioms and jargon that ride the line between cleverness and cliche. The adjective multiple describes a player, an offense or defense, or even a whole team that has multiple threats or talents. And a pick six, one of the more exciting plays in football, is when a player makes an interception and scores a touchdown. For a more erudite take on the language of sports, David Foster Wallace's "Roger Federer as Religious Experience" never fails. http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2011/10/writing-the-beautiful-game.htmlhttp://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html?pagewanted=allWriters will appreciate this quotation from Burton Roscoe: "What no wife of a writer can understand is that a writer is working when he's staring out of a window." Our Quiz Guy John Chaneski offers a quiz called Take-Offs. For each clue, remove the first letter of a word to get the second (or third) word in the puzzle. For example, in the first chapter of Moby Dick, Ishmael had to screw up his courage and join the crew. Or, I've been in the barber chair for an hour, my hair looks great, but it's time to come up for air. Be sure to check out John's new NPR show, Ask Me Another.http://twitter.com/#!/NPRAskMeAnotherhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/NPRs-Ask-Me-Another/263283727044159What is an earwig? Those skinny brown insects with pinchers coming out their backsides have a reputation in folklore for crawling through people's ears and laying eggs in their skull. But really, earwigs are just simple insects that take their name from the Old English term wicga, meaning "insect." The males do have one interesting anatomical feature, though.http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg17223183.200-lucky-earwigs-are-doubly-endowed.htmlA professional auctioneer shares some techniques for creating his mesmerizing, melodious patter. He explains that auctioneers are known as colonels, because colonels in the civil war were assigned with auctioning off captured property. And he warns to beware of so-called chandelier bidding. His final tip: Remember, at an auction, it's cheaper to kiss somebody than to wave at them! The 2011 Words of the Year list wouldn't be complete without occupy, as in the Occupy protests that sprang up in Manhattan's Zuccotti Park and elsewhere. And Zuccotti Lung? It's an illness that made its rounds among the camped-out protesters.Have you ever been faced with a defugalty? This ironic misspelling and mispronunciation of difficulty popped up in a Dashiell Hammett novel, The Glass Key, in 1931. It's often said with a tongue in the cheek, but, as in the case of the Hammett novel, it refers to the mispronunciations of the uncouth or uneducated. http://www.languagehat.com/archives/000630.phpIs the term ladies an offensive way to refer to a group of women? As a recent discussion on Ask Metafilter revealed, many interpret it as outdated, condescending, or patronizing. The hosts conclude it all depends on context.http://ask.metafilter.com/200453/Why-are-some-women-offended-by-the-term-ladiesWhat does cheeky mean? How about the words twee and naff? A British ex-pat says she finds it hard to convey the nuances of these adjectives to her American friends. What's Lady Macbeth talking about when she urges Macbeth to "screw your courage to the sticking point"? This image of mustering up bravery most likely has to do with tightening the strings of a crossbow. If your iPhone's Siri thinks that two meetings in one day is not bad, does that make her an optimist? And by the way, since when did cellphones start making value judgments?Nobody likes a humblebrag. That's when someone complains about, say, having to choose among their dozen college acceptance letters. Harris Wittles, a writer on television's Parks and Recreation, runs the Twitter handle @Humblebrag, where he retweets those ironic complaints akin to Arianna Huffington's tweet: "About to take off from Milan to Istanbul and none of my three blackberries are working."https://twitter.com/#!/Humblebrag--A Way with Words is funded by its listeners: http://waywordradio.org/donateGet your language question answered on the air! 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Join us as we embark on a journey into the minds that brought you a certain magma-spewing PixelJunk Shooter 2 boss! Also on this episode: a sneak peek at the original PixelJunk Shooter soundtrack, an exploration into the deep, dark underbelly of Britishisms (brought to you by Duncan's dirty mind), and strange, unusual, and highly unforgettable encounters with pedobear. Be afraid. Be very afraid.