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Night Devils***Written by: Bianca Riddle and Narrated by: Heather Thomas***Good luck***Written by: Adrienne H. Lee and Narrated by: Cole Burkhardt***Can't Love a Dead Chick***Written by: Tor-Anders Ulven***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea

More from X Minus One on this week's Relic Radio Science Fiction. From September 4, 1956, here's its story, The Tunnel Under The World. Listen to more from X Minus One https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi897.mp3 Download SciFi897 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank you.

George Hamilton offers up the history and journey of his family's cannon. Yes, they owned their own artillery piece!

Headlines and GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) How big of a deal was the week 1 loss for the Seahawks and what went wrong? :30- It's time for the NFL Scoreboard and it's got a new name for 2025- Cold Turkey Sandwich: A Board of Scores. :35- Fact or Fiction- we've got some work to do after last week! :45- ABCs of the Mariners - J is for Juice: he's not getting all of the credit, but Robles came back Saturday and seemed to give the team some juice… - K is for Killer: the 2nd half killer- aka Julio! - L is for Losses: what's an acceptable number of losses in these remaining 19 games? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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durée : 00:31:20 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda, Mathias Le Gargasson, Antoine Dhulster - Fiction, intertextualité, disparition du personnage... Dans les années 1950, le Nouveau Roman bouleverse le paysage littéraire. En quoi se distingue-t-il du roman traditionnel ? En 1971, dans l'émission "Arcane 71", l'écrivain Jean Ricardou nous présente quelques-unes de ses particularités. - réalisation : Massimo Bellini, Vincent Abouchar

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Quickie with Bob: Real Interstellar Technosignatures; News Items: Sexless Seeds, Spouses Share Psychiatric Disorders, CRISPR Improvement, Robotic Bee, Tin Man Syndrome Retraction, Super Wood; Who's That Noisy; Taxing Deductions; Science or Fiction

Nathaniel Peters, The Nature of Murder and Evil in Andrew Klavan's "The Kingdom of Cain" Nathaniel Peters reviews Andrew Klavan's "The Kingdom of Cain," which explores murder and evil through fiction and real-life examples. Klavan, a former atheist, was propelled to faith by Klavan, a former atheist, was propelled to faith by pondering evil, suggesting that recognizing objective moral order is necessary to condemn acts like those of the Marquis de Sade. The book examines Leopold and Loeb, who murdered to prove their superiority and live beyond good and evil, but left a crucial clue, highlighting their human fallibility. Klavan also considers Dostoevsky's Raskolnikov, whose rationalized yet pointless murder leads to a breakdown of his self-deception. Klavan argues artistic creation, like Michelangelo's Pietà, can redeem or transform the subject of art. UNDATED NEAR MOSCOW

CONTINUED Nathaniel Peters, The Nature of Murder and Evil in Andrew Klavan's "The Kingdom of Cain" Nathaniel Peters reviews Andrew Klavan's "The Kingdom of Cain," which explores murder and evil through fiction and real-life examples. Klavan, a former atheist, was propelled to faith by pondering evil, suggesting that recognizing objective moral order is necessary to condemn acts like those of the Marquis de Sade. The book examines Leopold and Loeb, who murdered to prove their superiority and live beyond good and evil, but left a crucial clue, highlighting their human fallibility. Klavan also considers Dostoevsky's Raskolnikov, whose rationalized yet pointless murder leads to a breakdown of his self-deception. Klavan argues artistic creation, like Michelangelo's Pietà, can redeem or transform the subject of art. Michelangelo's Pietà Vatican City, Vatican City A marble sculpture by Michelangelo depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus Christ.

A would-be priest's audacious plan to win his money back from the bookmakers

HorrorAddicts.net Season 20 ORIGINS, Episode# 253 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Intro Music by: Valentine Wolfe ************************************ 253 | SciFi | Me and My Nightmare http://traffic.libsyn.com/horroraddicts/HorrorAddicts253.mp3 Find all articles and interviews at: http://www.horroraddicts.net   55 days till Halloween   Theme: #Origins #TimeTravel #Alien #Pandorum #TheyLive #Meagan #Skyline #ElectricDreams #Tubi #SanFrancisco #CelloPlayer #BeautyandNerd #MoneyPit #LostandFound    Music: “Devil Inside” #MeandMyNightmare https://youtu.be/sBZ1GBdoFzU?si=mqnhZJv1VcFS-y1i   Catchup: #BattyHugz #HoldingbyaThread #TheBrink #HalloweenStuff #pumpkins #DunsmuirHellmanEstate #Phantasm #BurntOfferings1979 #Delirium2018    Nightmare Fuel: #DJPitsiladis #FooFighters   HA SOAPBOX:  https://forms.gle/qbanMDWUxYAuB1EK8 Win Elvira or Maleficent. #FunkoPop #TheBirds #Crybaby #HatchetFace #FunkoPopAddict   Dead Mail: #HorrorFan MARTIN: #MummyBooks #MummyStories #TheMammothBookofMummies #TheMummiesofGuanajuato #RayBradbury #TheMummyAnneRice #BubbHoTep #LionelRayGreen #TheEateroftheGods #TheMummysCurse #DaphneStrasert ALYS: #Wednesday #WednesdayS2 #JennaOrtega  BALDWIN: #Sirens #Mermaids #ScaryMermaids    Write in re: ideas, questions, opinions, horror cartoons, favorite movies, etc… Also, send show theme ideas! horroraddicts@gmail.com    NEWS:  “Harbinger” #SpannedCanyons https://youtu.be/Vj5bAVKAS3o?si=0zNJ-qQ5-D4Y20iH #LionelRayGreen #BigFootFiles #DeathbyLegend #MattBille #JesseOrr #DarkPrincess  #MarkOrr #TreandsinHorror #SocietyTrends #1920s #BookBirthday #AlicesScars #AdamBealby #FreeFiction #Veronica #TheAliens #MurrayLeinster #AuthorInterview #BarryMaher #HorrorCurated https://www.etsy.com/listing/1564359283/horror-curated-halloween EVENTS:  Spooky Book Faire: #SanMateo Oct. 11, 2025 https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/507/Library Clockwork Alchemy https://www.clockworkalchemy.com Frankenstein Nov 25 Netflix https://youtu.be/x--N03NO130?si=W7b8IDyrWePbElnO World Fantasy Con Oct 2026 https://worldfantasy.org/ ~~End of News~~    Historian of Horror: #MarkOrr #Alien #1979   FICTION: #PODS #EmerianRich #Voices #RishOutfield #EmerianRich https://www.amazon.com/TIME-LLC-Transmundane-Press/dp/1948309084 ------------------------------------- Write in re: ideas, questions, opinions, horror cartoons, favorite movies, etc… Also, send show theme ideas! horroraddicts@gmail.com h o s t e s s Emerian Rich b l o g  e d i t o r Veronica McCollum r e v i e w  c o o r d i n a t o r  Daphne Strasert s t a f f Jesse Orr, Lionel Green, Kieran Judge, Crystal Connor, Nightshade, R.L. Merrill, Mark Orr, DJ Pitsiladis, Russell Holbrook, Michael Charboneau, Brian McKinley. Want to be a part of the HA staff? Email horroraddicts@gmail.com b l o g  / c o n t a c t / s h o w . n o t e s http://www.horroraddicts.net the  belfry  app  https://www.thebelfry.rip I♥radio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-horroraddictsnet-30940547/ stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/horroraddictsnet spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/0DtgSwv2Eh6aTepQi7ZWdv audible https://www.amazon.com/HorrorAddicts-net/dp/B08JJRM4NM overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes286123050/horroraddicts-net podcast republic https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/286123050 himalaya  https://www.himalaya.com/en/show/501228 rss http://horroraddicts.libsyn.com/rss YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4E9vnOzVkdRNLnL2QWVk3w Instagram https://www.instagram.com/horroraddicts.netpress/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/horroraddicts.net Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/208379245861499

Join Wren, Kappa, Sebastian and Dax as they recap Season Six and talk about the latest season's highlights, regrets, and their wishes for Season Seven. If you're new to our show, please excuse some of our audio issues given we had some members travelling or sick.Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back early next year.Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad on Bluesky. EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

642. Part 1 of our conversation with Roxanne Harde about the Tremé television series. "Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, this hourlong drama series, from executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer, follows the lives of ordinary residents as they struggle with the aftereffects of the 2005 hurricane. Says star and New Orleans native Wendell Pierce, 'The only things people had to hang on to were the rich traditions we knew that survived the test of time before: our music, food and family, family that included anyone who decided to accept the challenge to return.' The large ensemble cast is supported by notable real-life New Orleanians, including many of its famous musicians." "Roxanne Harde is Professor of English at the University of Alberta's Augustana Faculty, where she also serves as Associate Dean, Research. A McCalla University Professor, Roxanne researches and teaches American literature and culture, focusing on popular culture, women's writing and children's literature, and Indigenous literature." "Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Mona Lisa Saloy. "Daddy's Philosophy: II." La joi de vivre, he says. The joy of life? I ask. Sure, the New Orleans motto, he says, the reasons for heavenly hips, drumstick thighs, and hug-able bellies. Yeah, ya right, even the French say that Daddy. No girl, not like we do. “We work like we don't need the money. We love like we never been hurt. We dance like nobody's watching. We eat like there's no tomorrow.” This week in Louisiana history. September 6, 1717. John Law's Company of the West chartered. This week in New Orleans history. De La Salle High School opened on Tuesday, September 6, 1949. Operated by the Christian Brothers, they opened the doors to 76 Catholic freshman boys in an old house on Pitt Street. This week in Louisiana. Hollywood Down South: Louisiana's Film Trail Website Explore iconic locations of movies and TV shows on Louisiana's film trail.     Thanks to our diverse settings for movies (Louisiana has everything, including bustling cities, antebellum mansions and lush wilderness areas), generous state tax incentives for film producers and a sea of production support businesses ranging from state-of-the-art soundstages and post-production facilities to large-scale catering and transportation operations, Louisiana is a global player as a movie and TV filming location. We'd be remiss not mentioning that movie and TV stars rave about enjoying our food, music and joie de vivre away from the sets.     Louisiana has tours of sites for such shows as Easy Rider (1969) Steel Magnolias (1989) Interview with the Vampire (1994) The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) Tremé (2010-2013) Swamp People (2010–present) Duck Dynasty (2012-2017) NCIS: New Orleans (2014-2021)     Visit our website to learn about specific tours. Postcards from Louisiana. Terry Gillum, Nurse at Hands Off Protest Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Miriam Toews is the author of the bestselling novels Women Talking, All My Puny Sorrows, Summer of My Amazing Luck, A Boy of Good Breeding, A Complicated Kindness, The Flying Troutmans, Irma Voth, Fight Night and one work of non-fiction, Swing Low: A Life. She is the winner of the Governor General's Award for Fiction, the Libris Award for Fiction Book of the Year, the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize and the Writers' Trust Engel/Findley Award. On this episode of Little Atoms she talks to Neil Denny about her latest work of non-fiction A Truce That Is not Peace. Note: Contains discussion of suicide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of Trends, we dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence—its promises, its pitfalls, and its place in our collective imagination. From speculative fiction to real-world innovation, this episode brings together a dynamic mix of voices shaping how we think about AI.

Road Trip***Written by: Allie Harrison and Narrated by: Nichole Goodnight***Write What You Know***Written by: Cassandra O'Sullivan Sachar and Narrated by: Megan McDuffee***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea

Father Dave welcomes author Michael Carlon to discuss his new novel “The Waiting Room” which reframes how we journey with those close to death.

In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more. About C. J. Dotson C. J. Dotson is a Northeast Ohio native who now lives with her family upstate New York. She studied English with a creative writing focus at Cleveland State University and … Continue reading

This week Andrew talks with bestselling author Jane Healey. Jane shares the incredible story of how she connected with a publisher she had long aspired to work with — and how it ultimately became her breakthrough as an author. This conversation is a powerful reminder that we hold the power to create our own opportunities when we work hard, take risks, & put ourselves out there. You'll hear actionable ideas on finding glimmers of hope in rejection, overcoming creative blocks, learning from feedback, & more. ** Follow Andrew **Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Twitter/X: @andrewhmosesSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletterDISCLAIMER: This podcast is solely for educational & entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional.

What if you could experience a story so vivid it feels like stepping into a movie? That's the magic behind Caretaker, a star-studded audiobook created by R.J. Halbert. Tune in to hear how authors R.J. Halbert brought this cinematic adventure to life!Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comR.J. Halbert is the dynamic husband and wife team behind Caretaker: The Goodpasture Chronicles.Jason Halbert is an Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter. His songs have reached millions of listeners worldwide through multiple #1 and Platinum selling albums. In addition to his 20+ year career as Music Director and Producer for The Kelly Clarkson Show and several other notable artists, he has left his unique creative mark on numerous works in film and television. After homeschooling their two children around the world on a tour bus, Rhonda Halbert, has spent the past 10 years as a successful music and television manager, guiding her clients' relationships with labels, networks, and producers. She is also a published photographer, music supervisor, passionate cook, garden enthusiast, and spiritual practitioner. https://www.rjhalbert.com Order the Audiobook on Audible: https://a.co/d/6mPBug4 For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.What happens when fat joy meets sports romance? Author and podcaster Kelly Reynolds joins me to talk about why plus-size characters in romance—especially sports romance—matter more than ever.We chat about the politics of body representation, how romance can normalize diverse body types, and Kelly's own baseball romance series. Kelly also shares plenty of book recs—from rugby poly romances to fat girl hockey series—that will expand your TBR with joyful, body-positive reads.

Headlines and Thursdays with SOFTY. Once we get through our Mariners venting, we get Softy's thoughts on what he saw from the Huskies in the week 1 win? His biggest takeaway may surprise you. :30- Is someone waiting in the wings to steal carries from Ken Walker? It's Fact or Fiction time! :45- ABCs of the Mariners - D is for Dan Wilson- the manager's job is to get the most out of their players and that doesn't seem to be happening. How much of the current struggle is on Wilson? - E is for Everyday- fatigue has been brought up a couple times, should our guys be playing every single day? - F is for Ford- where is Harry Ford and why haven't we seen him play yet? We don't need to see Mitch Garver DH anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CONTINUED  Gregory Copley: Gregory Copley discusses China's military parade, calling its claim of sole WWII victory a "breathtaking fiction" meant to boost the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) collapsing credibility amidst widespread anti-CCP protests and a disrupted military. He highlights India's strategic aim for dominance in Central and South Asia, leading to its presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, but not the parade. Copley also notes Europe's fiscal crises, exemplified by France and the UK, which face speculation of IMF bailouts due to political unwillingness to implement spending cuts and a growing reliance on the US for defense. 1957 MA AND ZHOU PEKING UNIVERSITY

CONTINUED  Gregory Copley: Gregory Copley discusses China's military parade, calling its claim of sole WWII victory a "breathtaking fiction" meant to boost the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) collapsing credibility amidst widespread anti-CCP protests and a disrupted military. He highlights India's strategic aim for dominance in Central and South Asia, leading to its presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, but not the parade. Copley also notes Europe's fiscal crises, exemplified by France and the UK, which face speculation of IMF bailouts due to political unwillingness to implement spending cuts and a growing reliance on the US for defense. 1914 BAEDECKER PEKING

CONTINUED  Gregory Copley: Gregory Copley discusses China's military parade, calling its claim of sole WWII victory a "breathtaking fiction" meant to boost the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) collapsing credibility amidst widespread anti-CCP protests and a disrupted military. He highlights India's strategic aim for dominance in Central and South Asia, leading to its presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, but not the parade. Copley also notes Europe's fiscal crises, exemplified by France and the UK, which face speculation of IMF bailouts due to political unwillingness to implement spending cuts and a growing reliance on the US for defense. 1906 PKING NORTHSIDE

GREGORY COPLEY, DEFENSE & FOREIGN AFFAIRS     Gregory Copley: Gregory Copley discusses China's military parade, calling its claim of sole WWII victory a "breathtaking fiction" meant to boost the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) collapsing credibility amidst widespread anti-CCP protests and a disrupted military. He highlights India's strategic aim for dominance in Central and South Asia, leading to its presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, but not the parade. Copley also notes Europe's fiscal crises, exemplified by France and the UK, which face speculation of IMF bailouts due to political unwillingness to implement spending cuts and a growing reliance on the US for defense. 1901 PEKING STATION

CONTINUED: Mary Kissel: Mary Kissel critiques China's military parade, labeling Xi Jinping's claim of sole WWII victory a "complete fiction" aimed at promoting a "new world order" and expanding influence. She expresses concern over India's presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, viewing it as a potential move towards neutrality that could undermine US efforts to counter China's regional militarization. Kissel also attributes the rise of Eurosceptic, pro-Russian populist parties in Europe to the failure of mainstream political parties to adequately address citizens' economic realities, leading to cynicism and a challenge to US policy. 1906 DRUM TOWER PEKING

#STATETHINKING: @MARYKISSEL FORMER SENIOR ADVISER TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE. EXECUTIVE VP STEPHENS INC. Mary Kissel: Mary Kissel critiques China's military parade, labeling Xi Jinping's claim of sole WWII victory a "complete fiction" aimed at promoting a "new world order" and expanding influence. She expresses concern over India's presence at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, viewing it as a potential move towards neutrality that could undermine US efforts to counter China's regional militarization. Kissel also attributes the rise of Eurosceptic, pro-Russian populist parties in Europe to the failure of mainstream political parties to adequately address citizens' economic realities, leading to cynicism and a challenge to US policy. 1908 PEKING

Zoe Dubno's debut novel  Happiness & Love evolves over one evening in downtown NY, as the protagonist in town for a funeral. She accepts an invitation to a dinner party and spends it eviscerating the 'beautiful people' who she once looked up to. One reviewer called it "a savage, whip-smart, and genuinely hilarious takedown of New York's culture production ecosystem."

Every so often, I'll re-publish one of my favorite How I Write episodes. This classic episode is with Steven Pressfield, the author of more than 25 books who speaks as beautifully about the creative process as he writes. He waded through 27 years of Resistance so you don't have to. Come learn his best practices for doing your best work. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:40 Your career in writing 00:07:00 Writing rough drafts 00:11:10 Copywriting 00:13:20 Hemingway 00:14:20 The Legend of Bagger Vance 00:18:40 Fiction vs Non-fiction 00:19:15 Storytelling advice 00:29:20 Editing your work 00:40:55 Discipline in writing 00:43:45 Villains in writing 01:02:45 How Steven started writing 01:05:15 Robert Greene 01:08:50 Tim Ferriss 01:12:00 60 scenes method 01:13:20 Writing styles 01:20:20 Make your heroes suffer 01:23:55 Steven Pressfield's new book "The Daily Pressfield" Hey! I'm David Perell and I'm a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. Follow me Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel X: https://x.com/david_perell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's hour of The Relic Radio Show begins with To Rent Danger, from The Whistler. That story aired April 16, 1945. (29:54) Our next story is Cyclone, the March 14, 1953, episode of Gunsmoke. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/RelicRadio961.mp3 Download RelicRadio961 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support The Relic Radio Show If you'd like to support Relic Radio, please consider a donation at Donate.RelicRadio.com. [...]

Creativity doesn't come easy. It is often an act of resistance against chaos and other de-personalizing forces. In this episode, author Mitali Perkins joins Mark Labberton to discuss her latest book Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives. Known for her acclaimed novels for young readers—including You Bring the Distant Near and Rickshaw Girl—Perkins reflects on the creative life as both a gift and a struggle, marked by tenderness and tenacity. With candour about rejection, moments of mortification, and the relentless call to keep making, Perkins offers encouragement for artists who want their work to be both beautiful and just. Episode Highlights “I was very, very close myself to giving up on the creative life.” “Any time we're bringing order from chaos, there's going to be pushback—and it's diabolical pushback.” “Stories widened my heart, they widened my mind, they gave me a sense of calling that I was not just here for myself.” “We can't put on our faith like lace and bows; it has to be in the bones of the story.” “When I feel that embarrassment, that mortification, if I can just stay and do something physical to honour my work, goodness comes pouring back.” “To not write it, after hearing your passion to combat this foe of our age, would be exactly what the diabolical enemy wants us to do.” Helpful Links and Resources Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives by Mitali Perkins *You Bring the Distant Near* by Mitali Perkins (National Book Award finalist) Rickshaw Girl (adapted into a film) *Steeped in Stories: Timeless Children's Novels to Refresh Our Tired Souls* by Mitali Perkins The Dangerous Act of Worship by Mark Labberton Kiva Microloans About Mitali Perkins Mitali Perkins writes novels for young readers that cross borders and break down walls. Her books include You Bring the Distant Near, a National Book Award nominee; Rickshaw Girl, now a feature film; and Tiger Boy, winner of the South Asia Book Award. Born in Kolkata, India, Perkins immigrated to the United States as a child and has published with major houses including Penguin Random House, Charlesbridge, Candlewick, and Little, Brown. Her newest book for adults, Just Making: A Guide for Compassionate Creatives, encourages artists to persist with both tenderness and tenacity. She speaks widely at schools, libraries, and conferences. More at mitaliperkins.com. Show Notes Perkins describes the heart of Just Making as born from nearly giving up on the creative life during the pandemic. Creativity, tenderness, and tenacity “I was very, very close myself to giving up on the creative life.” Just Making: a survival guide for writers and artists facing rejection, discouragement, and the sense that their work doesn't matter The struggles of the creative life Perkins speaks candidly about rejection, failed manuscripts, and the long twelve-year gap between her first and second published books. “You end up looking at the exterior packaging—my career looks amazing on social media—but inside it's pride, vainglory, rejections, bad reviews.” Practices such as finding “third spaces” and championing one's own work sustain her through rejection. Childhood, immigration, and storytelling Born in Kolkata, India, Perkins immigrated to New York at age seven. She calls herself a “feral reader,” devouring fourteen hundred novels in four years as a child “Stories widened my heart, they widened my mind, they gave me a sense of calling that I was not just here for myself.” Obstacles and motivation during her upbringing as the daughter of refugees Encountering faith through story Growing up in a Hindu home and finding coming to Christ in college Through reading the Gospels and C.S. Lewis, she encountered Jesus as “the true story behind all the stories.” Conversion and baptism while a student at Stanford Writing, justice, and flourishing “We can't put on our faith like lace and bows; it has to be in the bones of the story.” Fiction that tackles themes of poverty, gender, courage, and flourishing Justice is defined not only as righting wrongs but fostering shalom—wholeness and human flourishing. Publishing industry and perseverance Perkins recounts the twelve-year struggle to publish her second book, revising manuscripts dozens of times. “It was twelve years between my first book and my second book.” Tenacity grounded in prayer and a sense of God's invitation: “I've got the heavy yoke; will you walk with me?” Moments of humiliation Perkins shares a public humiliation at a book signing where no one lined up for her book. Choosing not to leave, she pulled out her manuscript and began editing “When I feel that embarrassment, that mortification, if I can just stay and do something physical to honor my work, goodness comes pouring back.” How Rickshaw Girl was published and adapted into a film Coaching for creatives Perkins counsels Mark Labberton on his unfinished book about fear “To not write it, after hearing your passion to combat this foe of our age, would be exactly what the diabolical enemy wants us to do.” How to embrace imperfection and see writing as part of a larger communal conversation Community and the impact of children's literature Direct engagement with children in classrooms and libraries How young readers form friendships with her characters and are inspired toward justice How books like Rickshaw Girl and her forthcoming The Golden Necklace connect global justice issues with young readers' imaginations Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary.

We discuss some of the new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary, and a fascinating discussion with writer Miranda Mellis about her new book Crocosmia, a hopeful, redemptive climate crisis novel.   Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-Molina Edited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

Headlines and 12th Man News with GREGG BELL (Tacoma News Tribune) We finally have an actual NFL game to talk about with Gregg this morning as he gives us the latest from Renton, including how the Seahawks are planning and preparing to open the season against NFC West rivals San Francisco. :30- ABCs of the Mariners - X is for ex-Ace: Luis Castillo has not looked good his last few outings and he's far from the ace we acquired from the Reds - Y is for Youngster: while we feel bad for Solano being released ahead of the M's stretch run, it's great to see Harry Ford with the team - Z is for Zero: what did Bucky think of Mitch Garver's 6-pitch, zero-swing at-bat? :35- It's Fact or Fiction time!!! :45- The KJR Fantasy Football draft was last night and while we can't say it went off without a hitch, we can say it was a success! Who talked the most trash? It may surprise you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock Quarry Anamolies: Bad Weather***Written by: No One of Consequence and Narrated by: Michelle Kane***Dark Corridor***Written by: Timothy Moen***At the Edge of the Manor***Written by: Victor Julian-Henry Roberts and Narrated by: JV Hampton-VanSant***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea

This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, The CBS Radio Mystery Theater brings us The Final Mind, its story from January 22, 1981. Listen to more from The CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/SciFi896.mp3 Download SciFi896 | Subscribe | Spotify | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction Your support makes this show possible. If you'd like to help, visit donate.relicradio.com for more information. Thank [...]

Every week Carolyne Prevost, Jamie Latimer and Scott Switzer run through the news in the CrossFit Space.   This week we let Carolyne and Jamie close out the Age Group CrossFit Games, WFP concludes Tour Stop 2, We bring back Fact or Fiction this week and whatever else you all want to talk about.

ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Saved!: "I crashed my car into Jesus!" Laura Marie and Jessica Marie continue the Back to School theme by watching the classic movie Saved! More or less Laura Marie's high-school experience, this black comedy features an all star cast (Mandy Moore! Macaulay Culkin!)and a depiction of religion that migggggggght see it not get made today. A movie filled with epic one liners, found families, and absentee parents more or less, this movie is a true early 2000's throwback with the wardrobe to match. Oh and Mandy Moore sings, because of course she does! "She tried to exorcise you? That's nice of her I guess." TW / CW: Religious trauma For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Mentions: *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?) (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica)

Actress, screenwriter, director, and now novelist Ally Walker joins the podcast to talk about her stunning debut novel, The Light Runner. Known for her roles in Profiler, Sons of Anarchy, and Longmire, Ally brings her gift for storytelling to fiction, crafting a powerful story about resilience, transformation, and the search for meaning. In this conversation, Ally shares the inspiration behind The Light Runner, how her career in Hollywood shaped her writing process, and why moving from the screen to the page allowed her to explore character and emotion in new ways. What You'll Learn in This Episode: What sparked Ally's journey from acting and directing to writing novels The central themes and inspirations behind The Light Runner How her experiences in Hollywood shaped her approach to storytelling The differences between screenwriting and novel-writing What Ally hopes readers take away from the book

I interview Paula Hawkins about The Blue HourAnd I review: Origin by Dan BrownArtificial Wisdom by Thomas R Weaver The Cut Throat Trial by S J FleetYou can email Philippa at: quickbookreviews@outlook.comYou can find the podcast on social media:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/quickbookreviews.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quick_book_reviewsThreads: @quick_book_reviewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickbookreviewsX: https://x.com/quickbookrevie3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00:00) Episode NINE (00:37:19) Season FINALE

E Reid brings us poetry reflecting her life and surroundings, along with a wish for her Coweeta Poet sisters and all creators.

Summer, alas, is over (even though it’ll still be like 80 degrees for a while but now with the added fun of 7:00 pm sunsets, such fun) and with it our unhinged musicals miniseries. So long, Something Like Summer! Hello, … Continue reading →

TONIGHT! Dark obsessions, hidden delusions, and the thin line between fantasy and violence—this episode of Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot dives deep into chilling stories where imagination turned deadly.  From the haunting origins of Slender Man and the brutal stabbing that shook a community, to Anne Perry's shocking crime as a teenager, and the recent Minneapolis Catholic school shooting where a manifesto revealed a terrifying plan to target children—each case forces us to confront unsettling questions. How do fantasy worlds and hidden ideologies fuel real-world violence? And why do some young minds fall under their spell? Fiction to Fear, Manifestoes & Monsters - Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ IF YOU NEED HELP PLEASE CONTACT Call or Text to 988 Chat online at https://988lifeline.org/ PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW LEAN - Save 25% on Everything Sitewide by using code Laborday25 at check out www.BrickHouseNutrition.com Happiness Experiment - https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at ⁠⁠www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off⁠⁠ & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to ⁠⁠www.MintMobile.com/P60⁠⁠ Shadow Zine - ⁠⁠https://shadowzine.com/ ⁠⁠Love & Lotus Tarot -  ⁠⁠http://lovelotustarot.com/⁠⁠ PLEASE RATE & REVIEW THE PARANORMAL 60 PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! #Slenderman #SlendermanCase #AnnePerry #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeStories #MinneapolisSchoolShooting #CrimeManifesto #TeenKillers #DarkPsychology #UrbanLegends #TrueCrimeCommunity #MentalIllness #SchoolShooting #HeavenlyCreatures #TrueCrimeDiscussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Didn't I Know This: First Portable Computer; News Items: Brightest Fast Radio Burst, Trash into Biochar, Declining Reading Rates, Most Americans Skeptical of Paranormal, Quantum Alternative to GPS; Who's That Noisy; From TikTok: Mammograms; Science or Fiction

Part 1 One of our listeners tells us she had an “intense moment” on her date, but it was a GOOD intense. So good, she’s desperate to get a Second Date Update with us! Part 2 The woman in today’s Second Date Update might have divulged a little TOO MUCH when she was asked about her career… and while her answer was 100% true… he’s 100% not calling her back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1 One of our listeners tells us she had an “intense moment” on her date, but it was a GOOD intense. So good, she’s desperate to get a Second Date Update with us! Part 2 The woman in today’s Second Date Update might have divulged a little TOO MUCH when she was asked about her career… and while her answer was 100% true… he’s 100% not calling her back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's program, Tom wraps up a two-part series with guest Dave James. Here's TBC executive director, Tom McMahon.Tom: Thanks, Gary. Welcome back to part two of dealing with an issue that's been on our hearts and minds, concerns, The Berean Call, that we've had Dave James, author of two books dealing with, first of all, Jonathan Cahn's book The Harbinger, and now his latest book The Mystery of the Shemitah. And Dave James, who I've been having these discussion with, he's, again, the author of The Harbinger: Fact of Fiction? and Biblical Guide to the Shemitah and the Blood Moons. Dave, welcome back to Search the Scriptures 24/7.

Bumpa***Written by: Ryan Peacock and Narrated by: Rissa Montanez***I'll Tell You What Turned Me Off Fish***Written by: Loris D'Emic and Narrated by: Owen McCuen***Support the show at patreon.com/creepypod***Sound design by: Pacific Obadiah***Title music by: Alex Aldea