Podcasts about illustrations

Send us Fan MailDee and Carol talk about how to fix the lulls in your garden, or not, plus a new book on garden design and more.For more info and links, check out our Substack newsletter. To watch on YouTube, click here.Salvia ‘Blue by You', Proven WinnersShiny Blue Beetles. On the Bookshelf:The New Garden Designer's Handbook: How to Design Useful Gardens from Start to Finish, by Daryl Beyers, Illustrations by Elara TanguyDirt:Poison Hemlock On Instagram,  InstagramRabbit Holes:Land by Maggie O'FarrellGarden to Visit: Monticello - Thomas Jefferson's Garden.(If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.)Support the showOn Instagram:  Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

An elderly widow was found murdered inside her home in the quiet village of Cantley, near Doncaster. The killing shocked the local community and sparked a major murder investigation. As detectives searched for answers, the case took a series of troubling turns before the same person provided two very different versions of the crime…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was written by Rosanna Fitton. Research by Benjamin Fitton. Illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton. Audio editing by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Narration, additional audio editing and mixing, additional writing and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the team in this episode as we dive into Zoe Thorogood's compelling graphic novel 'The Impending Blindness of Billy Scott,' delving into themes of art, resilience, and self-discovery through the journey of a young artist facing impending blindness.  By far, one of our most compelling and interesting reads, and with special guest - the OG, Snoop Lynch. As always, we carry ourselves through the episode with our favorite book-worthy spirits, and we discuss some additional bits and pieces here and there, including AI, games, and our usual randomness. So, sit back, grab your drink, relax, and enjoy our little, drunk, ranked, chaotic book club. Remember, subscribers (and voters for any of the active battles) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more. As always, if it can be read, it can be reviewed, and it can be done so with a fancy spirit at hand! Cheers!   Studio: 0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/ https://linktr.ee/Zero0Eight Other:   #podcast   #podcasts   #podcasting   #comics   #artist   #writing   #reviews   #comicreviews   #comicreview    #booklover   #bookreview   #booktok  #books   #artwork   #art   #podcastlife  #drunkreaction  #readingcommunity  #funny  #indieauthors  #bookrecommendations #actioon #adventure #drinks 

Join The Simple Things' wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank and author of The Slow Traveller Jo Tinsley as they talk summer ball games and park yoga, music and memories and making the most of sunny days in the garden. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues hereThanks to our sponsor Titanic Belfast. Find out more and how to visit at titanicbelfast.com and on Instagram @titanicbelfastEditing and music by Arthur CosslettIn the May issue (167) Balls identifier. Illustrations by Sarah Edmonds www.sarahedmondsshop.com In the June issue (168) Park yoga picnic - enjoy a sunshine stretch followed by a tasty lunch and catch up with friendsWhy weight? The physical and mental benefits of getting stronger My place: outdoor kitchens to swoon overIn the July issue (169) available to buy from 26 June hereMusic and memories – how songs have the power to transport us to our most life changing moments. Read – Transported: The Everyday Magic of Musical Daydreams by Elizabeth Margulis (Oneworld)Listen – The Simple Things publish an original playlist every issue. Find them hereMy Living –  Jo talks to Lois Povey of community pub Tafarn Yr Heliwr, Nefyn.  On the blogGrown up lolliesCucumber mint and lemonade lollies recipeBerry coconut lollies recipe Watermelon slices on a lolly stick recipe From previous issues available to buy hereLooking back –  women in sport (Issue 88)The history of the pub beer garden (Issue 131)How to harness the sun in your garden (144)Picking petals and leaves for cooking (120) 

A body was found in Claerwen Reservoir in Wales. The man was wearing only a wetsuit. No identification. No belongings. No vehicle. The police still do not know who he is…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was written by Rosanna Fitton. Research by Benjamin Fitton. Illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton. Audio editing by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Narration, additional audio editing and mixing, additional writing and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 1:30 PM Session   In this episode recorded at the Cumberland Trace congregation as part of a Genesis-themed gathering, the speaker explores Genesis chapters 10–11 and traces God's plan from the Table of Nations to the Tower of Babel and on to Pentecost. Framed around four focal ideas — design (diversity), defiant centralization (pride), divine disruption (judgment and scattering), and divine dissolution (Pentecost's reversal) — the message shows how Scripture presents diversity as intentional, pride as rebellion against God's command to fill the earth, and God's sovereign intervention as the means to restore his mission. The sermon examines Noah's charge to be fruitful and multiply, the genealogies of Shem, Ham, and Japheth (including the curse on Canaan), and how Genesis 10 functions as the Bible's first “world map.” It unpacks Genesis 11's narrative of prideful centralization at Babel, the confusion of language, and God's scattering of people as both judgment and redirection. The talk connects these Old Testament events to New Testament fulfillment in Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit reunites the nations in one gospel message, leading to the explosive growth of the early church. Guests and references mentioned include Sister Rebecca Colley (scheduled to teach on pride and its link to Babel), a referenced sermon by Brother Cliff Goodwin, and earlier remarks by Brother Stephen. The speaker also cites Psalm 33 and Proverbs 19 and points to Genesis, Joshua, Matthew, and Luke for genealogical and covenant context. Illustrations — such as maps, family stories, and the Lost River Cave's outward-flowing river — are used to emphasize the call to go outward rather than remain inward and to highlight practical implications. Key takeaways: celebrate and appreciate God-designed diversity; repent of and “amend the tower of pride” in personal, professional, and church life; and actively advance the divine mission by scattering outward to share Christ with all nations. The episode closes with an encouragement to join God's mission, use whatever gifts one has to serve, and to refocus on building people who bear God's name rather than building monuments to ourselves.   Duration 34:49

This Water Vole is part of a series commissioned by University of Derby's Nature Connectedness Research Group for The River Derwent.  The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears and furry tail. (find out more from The Wildlife Trusts) With many thanks to artist, photographer and author, Christine Gregory, such a font of knowledge on Water Voles as well as Brown Hares. Christine's book on the Water Vole.   Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Preparations for extranormal travel are made.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

Grace - A Scandalous Relief On May 17, 2026, at Skycrest Community Church, the theme of the sermon was "Grace - A Scandalous Relief," focusing on the human pursuit of status and the divine gift of grace. The Human Condition: The Pursuit of Status Pastor Chris began by addressing a universal truth: "Everybody wants to be somebody fancy." This desire for high status, he explained, is part of the human condition. People often measure their worth through various societal markers like wealth, education, and social media presence. However, this relentless pursuit can lead to "status anxiety," where one constantly questions their worth and fears not measuring up. The Biblical Perspective on Status The sermon referenced several biblical passages to contrast human efforts with divine grace. Matthew 5:20 and Matthew 5:48 were highlighted to explain that human righteousness, even that of the Pharisees, falls short of God's standard of perfection. Jesus taught that true righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and requires perfection, a standard impossible for humans to meet on their own. The Role of Grace This is where grace comes into play. Pastor Chris emphasized that through grace, God does for us what we cannot do for ourselves. By grace, God not only forgives our sins but also imputes righteousness upon us. This concept of imputation means that God regards us as righteous, not because of our deeds but because of the righteousness of Jesus. Imputation Explored The concept of imputation was further explained through Romans 4:4-8. Here, Paul discusses how righteousness is credited to us by faith, not by works. The sermon explained that God imputes our sins onto Jesus, who bears them on the cross, and in return, we receive His righteousness. This divine exchange is the essence of grace, freeing us from the burden of proving our worth to God and others. Illustrations of Status and Grace To illustrate, Pastor Chris contrasted two athletes: Naomi Osaka and Scottie Scheffler. Osaka's struggle with status anxiety, despite her achievements, highlighted the insecurity that comes from relying solely on personal success. In contrast, Scheffler found peace in knowing that his "victory was secure on the cross," demonstrating how understanding and accepting divine grace can relieve the pressure of worldly status. Living in Grace The sermon concluded with a call to live in the security of our status before God, which is secured by grace. This divine assurance should transform how we view our status among others. With our identity grounded in Christ, we are free from the relentless pursuit of status and can find peace and contentment. Reflection and Invitation Pastor Chris invited the congregation to reflect on whether they have accepted the gift of imputation and are living in the security of their status before God. He encouraged those who have not yet placed their faith in Jesus to do so, assuring them of the peace and eternal life that comes with divine grace. In essence, the sermon was a powerful reminder of the transformative power of grace, urging believers to rest in the security of their God-given status rather than striving for worldly validation. It was a call to embrace the scandalous relief that grace offers, freeing us from the chains of status anxiety and opening the door to a life of peace and fulfillment.

If Dennis Brown were a weather report, today's forecast would be: 50% wisdom, 50% experience, accompanied with a strong chance of storytelling. What a privilege to converse with Dennis as we explore his incredible journey through the world of theater and literature, from rubbing elbows with Hollywood legends like Gregory Peck and Jessica Tandy to sharing the stage with up-and-coming talent in St. Louis. He reflects on the heartwarming and sometimes hilarious moments from his years as a theater critic, revealing how he managed to maintain his passion for storytelling while navigating the ups and downs of the theatrical world.One minute he's recounting the time he interviewed a young playwright, and the next, he's dropping gems of wisdom about what it means to truly listen and engage with the stories that surround us. Dennis's unique perspective not only captures the essence of theater but also serves as a reminder of the importance of community in the arts. Who knew that writing and storytelling could be as exhilarating as a rollercoaster ride? Buckle up, because Dennis is here to take us on a thrilling ride through the enchanting world of theater, one story at a time![00:00] Meet Dennis Brown[00:33] Show Welcome and Banter[01:32] Shaw Quote on Critics[02:23] Dennis Background and Theater Roots[03:32] Thesis That Started It All[05:30] Teaching and Lifelong Learning[07:51] Breaking Into the Post Dispatch[09:31] Career Advice Stay Open[11:17] CBS Speech to Publicist[12:37] Working With Famous Actors[15:21] Interviewing Secrets and Stories[20:20] Sponsor Break and PSA[22:14] Back to Stage Page and Books[24:57] How to Be a Theater Critic: Informed Subjectivity[28:52] Illustrations by Marjorie Williamson[30:04] Illustration Perfectionism[31:11] Choosing The Reviews[33:58] Reviews As Short Stories[36:18] The Lost Art Of Criticism[40:03] Hook Meat And Ending[41:03] Gregory Peck Prep Method[47:04] GP On The Road[52:00] Angela Lansbury Favor[54:23] Final Book Plug FarewellTakeaways:Our guest today is Dennis Brown, a super talented storyteller and playwright with some awesome stories to share about his adventures in theater.We dive into the world of theater history, featuring names like Gregory Peck and Jessica Tandy, and how they left their mark on the industry.Dennis emphasizes the importance of being informed rather than strictly objective when it comes to theater criticism; it's all about that informed subjectivity, folks!The podcast reveals that Dennis' teaching experience keeps him young and in touch with fresh perspectives, highlighting the value of student insights.We also uncover that writing is a cerebral activity that connects us deeper, and even Gregory Peck had his unique way of learning lines by writing them out!Finally, we learn about Dennis' new book 'Stage Page', which is packed with reviews that tell more like short stories, celebrating the marvelous St. Louis theater scene.Dennis Brown - Home PageDennis Brown - My BooksThis is Season 9! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#stlouistheater #dennisbrown #theatercritics #CBS #publicist #screenwriting #theaterarts #websteruniversity

In this episode, Satsunami talks to the one and only Grant Pllu Illustrations about the wonderful world of comic conventions as well as what it is like to be an artist there. But what have been Grant's most memorable moments? What are his thoughts on Star Wars? And how has gaming influenced his work? All of this and more in our latest episode of Chatsunami!This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveWhere to find us:Check out all of our content here! Website Twitter/X Instagram TikTok BlueSkySupport Us:PatreonKo-FiPatrons:Super Pandalorian Tier: Battle Toaster Ghostie Cryptic1991Red Panda Tier: Greenshield95 Danny Brown Aaron Huggett PeachiiFree Members: Sonia Middle-aged Bodcast IRIDYSCENZIA Rob Harvey Aaron (Super Pod Saga) Billy Strachan You Gonna Eat That Crust?Use my special link zen.ai/chatsunami and use chatsunami to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrStay safe, stay awesome and most importantly, stay hydrated!

In this episode, Satsunami talks to the one and only Grant Pllu Illustrations about the wonderful world of comic conventions as well as what it is like to be an artist there. But what have been Grant's most memorable moments? What are his thoughts on Star Wars? And how has gaming influenced his work? All of this and more in our latest episode of Chatsunami!This podcast is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveWhere to find us:Check out all of our content here! Website Twitter/X Instagram TikTok BlueSkySupport Us:PatreonKo-FiPatrons:Super Pandalorian Tier: Battle Toaster Ghostie Cryptic1991Red Panda Tier: Greenshield95 Danny Brown Aaron Huggett Peachii Ghostbusters AngusFree Members: Sonia Middle-aged Bodcast IRIDYSCENZIA Rob Harvey Aaron (Super Pod Saga) Billy Strachan You Gonna Eat That Crust?Use my special link zen.ai/chatsunami and use chatsunami to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrStay safe, stay awesome and most importantly, stay hydrated!

The Agents weave themselves ever-closer to a malleable, surreal existence that may never again resemble what they know.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

Merci de soutenir mon travail sur Donorbox , Patreon ou Paypal L'importance de la biodiversité et les enjeux de son effondrement. Indispensable ! L'interview de Tatiana Giraud. Ce livre nous permet de mieux comprendre les liens de causes à effets qui se jouent dans cet extraordinaire monde du vivant dans lequel nous, humains, nous inscrivons et de saisir la merveilleuse interdépendance qui nous lie tou.te.s les un.e.s aux autres. Avec plus de 200 schémas, cartes et graphiques accompagnés de textes, il nous permet de visualiser en un clin d'œil les enjeux liés aux écosystèmes.Croire que l'on peut se soustraire à cette interdépendance qui nous relie aux autres organismes du monde vivant, que l'on peut perturber et maltraiter les écosystèmes qui l'animent, c'est scier la branche sur laquelle nous sommes assis.e.s. C'est suicidaire. Ce livre nous aide à élargir notre compréhension de tous ces écosystèmes qu'il est urgent de protéger, de sauver. Dans cet épisode de So Sweet Planet, je reçois Tatiana Giraud, chercheuse en biologie évolutive, directrice de recherche au CNRS et membre de l'Académie des sciences.La biodiversité en infographies de Tatiana Giraud. Préface de Valérie Masson-Delmotte. Illustrations et infographies de Hervé Bouilly et Catherine Huguet. 136 pages. Éditions TanaAcheter le beau livre "La biodiversité en infographies" de Tatiana Giraud sur le site des Librairies IndépendantesSuivre So Sweet Planet sur InstagramSuivre So Sweet Planet sur Bluesky Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

A father returns home to a devastating scene. His teenage daughter has been brutally killed, and his wife has vanished. Inside the house, there are clear signs of violence. Blood-stained objects suggest a frenzied attack… but what happened in the hours leading up to it?…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was written by Rosanna Fitton. Research by Benjamin Fitton. Illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton. Audio editing by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Narration, additional audio editing and mixing, additional writing and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the parable of the good Samaritan teaching? Listen to this message to understand Christ's answer to the Pharisee lawyer. Find out how Jesus explains who his neighbor is using questions and a story. See that the victim of the roadside mugging was considered an unlovable person to the Samaritan but he showed unconditional, impersonal love to him. Hear six lessons we can learn from this parable.

It's important to keep your audience engaged, and the key to doing so lies in a simple but powerful concept. Today Darren and Mark define and discuss PACE ELEMENTS, sharing how they can help you to deliver an unforgettable presentation.   SNIPPETS:   • Engagement is important • Keeping your audience engaged during a virtual presentation is critical   • Pace Elements engage the brain in different ways   • Change Pace Elements every 2-3 minutes   1. Talking Head (Back and forth with your co-presenter) 2. Well-told stories (About you, your clients or case studies) 3. Slide shares (Keynote slides, PowerPoint slides, screen shots) 4. Short & meaningful video clips 5. Audio clips (Recorded phone message, podcast clip, or sound effects) 6. "Type in…" (Chat prompted by your question) 7. "Raise your hand if…" 8. Polls (Before hand or on the fly) 9. Custom captivating visuals (Including branded infographics) 10.Hot seats (VIPs or promote to panelist) 11.Breakout rooms 12.A shared experience (Done individually by simultaneous) 13.Check in (Leave no attendee behind!) 14.Ed-ergizer (Brief, but designed to get the blood pumping) 15.Q & A done right! 16.Whiteboard (Physical or virtual) 17.Illustrations 18.Phone share (Holding phone up to camera) 19.Live screen share web search 20. 'B' button (Blank out screen) 21.Keepers (A powerful way to recap, get engagement & see what sticks) Which will you use?  Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/   Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com  

A long-forgotten Boston underground tunnel spur holds another dangerous fiction.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

Most leaders were promoted because they had answers. But the higher you rise, the more dangerous that habit can become.When every problem runs through you, your team gets slower. When every answer comes from you, your people stop thinking as deeply. And when your identity becomes being the helpful problem-solver, you can quietly become the bottleneck.In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Charles Good sits down with Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, to explore how leaders can stop giving advice too quickly and start building stronger, more independent teams through better coaching questions.Michael shares insights from the 10th anniversary edition of The Coaching Habit, including why being coach-like is not about becoming a full-time coach, why the Advice Monster is so hard to tame, and how seven simple questions can transform everyday leadership conversations.In this conversation, you'll learn:How to use coaching questions in five-minute conversations, not just formal coaching sessionsWhy “And what else?” may be one of the most powerful leadership questions ever createdHow to move from surface-level problem solving to real development by asking, “What's the real challenge here for you?”Why the Advice Monster shows up even in smart, well-intentioned leadersHow coaching becomes even more important in an AI age, where fast answers are everywhere but human presence, listening, and encouragement still matter mostThis episode is for any leader, manager, coach, or HR/L&D professional who wants to build ownership, reduce dependency, and help people think better for themselves.Listen now to learn how to stop rescuing, stay curious longer, and start coaching better.Learn more about Michael Bungay Stanier: [https://www.mbs.works/about/]Michael's book: The Coaching Habit 10th anniversary edition [https://a.co/d/0dgG1ww7]Chapters00:00 The Seven Essential Questions of Coaching04:17 Navigating Challenges in Conversations05:58 Understanding the 'What Do You Want?' Question08:58 The Importance of Asking 'What Else?'10:28 Avoiding the Rescuer Role in Leadership15:10 Strategic Decision-Making: Saying No17:27 The Paradox of Confident Humility17:48 Building Coaching Habits Effectively22:31 Redirecting Conversations Back to the Individual24:01 Empowering Employees to Ask Questions25:16 The Role of Illustrations in Learning29:29 The Future of the Coaching Habit Podcast32:31 Key Insights and TakeawaysSubscribe to The Good Leadership Podcast: [⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠]LinkedIn: ⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/charlesagood⁠⁠Substack Channel (Outlearn to Outperform): ⁠⁠charlesgood.substack.com⁠⁠LinkedIn Newsletter (The Outlearn Advantage): [Subscribe]

In this episode, the team shares behind-the-scenes insights from the development of the first draft of the Icarus game—free to try on itch.io—and teases the debut comic and upcoming novel. We discuss the creative process behind complex characters, the art style inspired by manga, and the innovative ways this project bridges storytelling mediums. We also briefly discuss some of the inspirations for the comic, the results of our second battle of the genres, and...Higgins picks his nose! It was a short read with a lot of progress and potential, and some extra bits and pieces. Listen in, sit back, and grab a drink - we're going in! Book - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/icarus-michael-lopez/1147033536 Drink of the night - https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/ Remember, subscribers (and voters for any of the active battles) are auto-enrolled in our new monthly raffle, where you can win studio merch, books, comics, games, and more. As always, Cheers! Until next time. #podcast   #podcasts   #podcasting   #comics   #artist   #writing   #reviews   #comicreviews   #comicreview    #booklover   #bookreview   #booktok  #books   #artwork   #art   #podcastlife  #drunkreaction  #readingcommunity  #funny  #indieauthors  #bookrecommendations #actioon #adventure #drinks 

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The Agents encounter another survivor of the Auction House fire.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

Show Notes:  In this conversation, Bridget Lyons describes her experience with the  National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), which led her to a three-month course in Alaska. She shares her initial struggle with the urban environment of Cambridge after her wilderness experience. Bridget discusses her involvement with the Harvard Outing Club and her decision to teach in Marin County, California. From Teaching to the Tetons Bridget explains her transition from teaching to working full-time with NOLS, teaching various outdoor activities. She describes her lifestyle during this period, including living out of her truck and in storage units. Bridget mentions her eventual move to the Tetons, where she continued her outdoor activities and owned a yoga studio. She discusses her move to Santa Cruz and her focus on writing, particularly about her adventures and encounters with wildlife. The Evolution of Entwined Bridget talks about her book "Entwined: Dispatches from the Intersection of Species," published by Texas A&M Press. She explains the braided narrative technique used in the book, which combines personal experiences, science, and ethical considerations. Bridget shares that about half of the essays in the book were previously published in literary magazines. She describes the evolution of her writing from individual essays to a compendium focused on non-human creatures. Cover Art and Woodblock Cuts Bridget reveals that she illustrated the book herself, using her long-time hobby of making woodblock prints. She explains the process of creating the cover art, which combines elements from different essays. Bridget reads a passage from the first essay, "Tangled," about kelp and her experiences as a surfer. She discusses the importance of valuing non-human creatures for their own sake, not just for their ecological services. The American Chestnut Tree Bridget shares her father's involvement in conservation efforts, particularly the American Chestnut Tree. She discusses the tension between her father's expectations and her own choices, including her decision to remain child-free. Bridget reflects on the common ground they have found in their shared interest in nature and conservation. She mentions her father's respect for her outdoor achievements and his interest in her adventures. Lessons from Nature Bridget talks about the transformative experiences of students on her Knowles courses. She highlights the importance of practical life skills, such as cooking and taking care of gear, which students often lack. Bridget emphasizes the significance of teaching students the consequences of their actions in the wilderness. She shares feedback from students who continue to apply the lessons learned in their daily lives. Tapping into the Transcendent Bridget describes her daily practice of seeking transcendent outdoor experiences, such as trail running and encountering non-human creatures. She recounts a memorable encounter with an ibex in the Alps, which she had longed to see. Bridget reflects on the historical context of the ibex population and its preservation. She shares her appreciation for the beauty and magic of the Alps, which she experiences during her outdoor adventures. From Journaling to Writing  Bridget explains how her writing started with journals and evolved into formal writing and editing. She describes her transition from administrative work to writing and editing for various clients. Bridget shares her experience of gaining confidence and qualifications through an MFA program. She discusses the reciprocal relationship between her editing work and her own writing. Harvard Reflections Bridget reflects on her decision to major in anthropology and its relevance to her current work. She discusses the study of human interaction with the environment and its implications for conservation. Bridget highlights the importance of understanding human evolution and the impact of our actions on the planet. She connects her anthropology studies to the broader questions of how humans should live in the context of biodiversity crisis and climate change. Timestamps: 03:37: Transition to Full-Time Outdoor Education  06:08: Publication of "Entwined" and Writing Process  09:40: Illustrations and Personal Connection 19:13: Family Dynamics and Conservation Efforts 22:27: Impact of Outdoor Education on Students  28:26: Personal Transcendent Moments in the Wilderness  34:23: Transition to Writing and Editing  38:57: Influence of Anthropology Major Links: Entwined: Dispatches from the Intersection of Species: www.entwinedbook.com  Website: www.bridgetalyons.com   This episode on The 92 Report: https://92report.com/podcast/episode-165-bridget-a-lyons-author-adventurer-and-artist/   *AI generated show notes and transcript  

On a quiet street in Tewkesbury, a secret remained hidden for over two decades. In March 2021, the police uncovered one of the most disturbing cases of prolonged abuse in modern UK history. Inside a neglected home, officers found a woman who had effectively vanished from society, malnourished, isolated, and living in conditions described as inhuman…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was written by Rosanna Fitton. Research by Benjamin Fitton.Illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton.Audio editing by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Narration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Agents find petals rooting behind their eyes, becoming intimate, blossoming murders they both commit and suffer until their names dissolve into sap-sweet gratitude. All the while, the mirror's screaming continues.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

Season 5, Episode 15: Understanding the 10 Buying Consumers in Pest Control SalesIn this episode of The Pest Control Marketing Domination Podcast, Casey Lewis breaks down an important sales and marketing lesson for pest control companies: not all consumers buy the same way, and they should not all be sold the same way.This episode explores the classic ATT training concepts of DICEN and FARPS, which identify the 10 major buying consumer types you are likely to encounter. On one side are consumers generally looking for any pest control company, including the Dissatisfied, Infrequent, Competitive, Emergency, and Newcomer buyer. On the other side are those more likely looking for your company specifically, including the Former customer, Advertising influenced, Repeat customer, Passer by, and Solicited buyer.Casey explains how each of these consumer types interacts with a pest control company differently, what motivates them, how they should be handled by your office and sales team, and why it is a mistake to prejudge which leads are best or worst. Some buyers may appear weak on the surface but become outstanding long-term customers, while others that seem easy may still require the right support to close.The episode also introduces RASCIL — Reliability, Authorized products and services, Special services, Completeness of service, Illustrations and slogan, and Locations served — as a framework for understanding what consumers are actually looking for when they compare pest control companies online.This is a strong educational episode for pest control owners, managers, CSR teams, and salespeople who want to improve lead handling, better understand buyer intent, and increase close rates by matching the right communication style to the right customer.For help with pest control marketing, websites, SEO, Google Ads, Local Service Ads, CRM automation, and lead generation, visit www.rhinopestcontrolmarketing.com or email casey@rhinopros.com.Please review us on Rhino Pest Control Marketing and let us know how we can improve in 2026.Casey Lewis⁠casey@rhinopros.com⁠ (925) 464-8383Follow and subscribe at the following links:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RhinoPestControlMarketing⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/rhinopestcontrolmarketing⁠Leave us a review on Google:⁠https://g.page/r/CT9-E84ypVI0EBM/review

The Agents become entangled within the living stories of a pitiless scribe.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

A former Kent Police sergeant. A grandfather. A man who spent years telling over 6,000 people their money was safe in his hands. Michael Stanley ran the Layezy Racing Syndicate, a horse racing betting scheme he claimed was virtually risk-free. For years, the monthly reports he sent out appeared to prove it was working perfectly. They were complete fabrications…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was written by Rosanna Fitton. Research by Benjamin Fitton.Illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton.Audio editing by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Narration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Agents encounter The First Rewritten amongst the enfilthed residence of suspected members of the Níundarlogi.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

On Palm Sunday we explored how Jesus wins by humility, not force.Pastor Josiah unpacked Matthew 21, Luke 19 and Zechariah 9:9: the King rode a donkey to confront sin and death, not Rome. His humility models a different kind of victory—God's conquering power comes through peace, not pride. Practical application: examine your conflicts (work, family, neighbors), your goals in them, and consider humility, reconciliation, and service instead of winning.Illustrations and encouragement: a personal reconciliation story, the LORD as Jehovah Shalom (our peace), Peter walking on the water when focused on Jesus, and Romans 16:20's promise that God will ultimately crush evil. Final call: lay down status and pride, follow Christ's humble example, and let your life praise Him.Scripture highlights: Matthew 21; Luke 19; Zechariah 9:9; John 12; Romans 16:20; James 4:6.Read more about the service here: https://www.faithchapelsd.com/post/red-letters-conquering-humility-3-29-26-pastor-josiah-elias

Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the second half of the book The Best of Kim Stanley Robinson. Stories discussed: "The Translator" (1:38), "Glacier" (14:57), "The Lunatics" (27:34), "Zurich" (45:56), "Vinland the Dream" (58:34), "A History of the Twentieth Century, with Illustrations" (1:07:12), "Muir on Shasta" (1:19:14), "Sexual Dimorphism" (1:28:54), "Discovering Life" (1:41:03), "Prometheus Unbound, At Last" (1:45:11), "The Timpanist of the Berlin Philharmonic, 1942" (1:50:22). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Agents confront a significant obstacle: a music venue's one-in one-out policy.Featuring original music by Space Pirates Guild!https://spacepiratesguild.bandcamp.com/musicSupport The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

In this week's episode, we take a look at eight common ebook formatting errors and how to correct them. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Ghost Exile: Omnibus One at my Payhip store: EXILE25 The coupon code is valid through April 6, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this winter, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 296 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is March 27th, 2026 and today we are looking at eight ebook formatting problems that readers hate and how to fix them. Before we get into our main topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week and a progress update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Ghost Exile: Omnibus One at my Payhip store. That coupon code is EXILE25. And as always, you can get the coupon code and the links to my Payhip store in the show notes. This coupon code will be valid through April 6th, 2026. So if you need a new ebook as we leave winter and head into spring, we have got you covered. Now for an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. As of this recording, I am currently 97,000 words into Blade of Wraiths, and I'm hoping to get to the 100,000 word mark by the end of today. You will note that if you read the first three books in the series, this will make it longer than the first three by good bit, which is part of the reason why it's taking so long. I was hoping to have it published by now, to be honest, but between the length and the variety of things I've had to do in real life before I can get to writing have slowed me down a bit. I have made progress and I am hoping to finish the rough draft before the 31st, if all goes well. Then it will be time to write a tie-in short story that newsletter subscribers will get for free when Blade of Wraiths is published, and then on to editing. So I'm hoping to have the book out in the second half of April, if all goes well and the creek doesn't rise, so to speak. I'm also 12,000 words into Dragon Mage, which will be the sixth book in the Rivah Half-Elven Thief series. I'm hoping that will be out in May because that will become the main project once Blade of Wraiths is finished. In audiobook news, as I mentioned before, recording of Blade of Storms (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is complete. I think as of right now, you can get it at my Payhip store, Google Play, and Kobo. Audible, Amazon, Apple, and a few of the other major stores should hopefully be coming along before too much longer. Recording is done on Wizard Assassin, which you may recall is the fifth book in the Rivah series, and that is narrated by Leanne Woodward. We just have to proof that, and then it'll be time to submit it for processing at the stores. So hopefully you'll be able to get your hands on that before too much longer. I believe next week, Hollis McCarthy will start recording on Cloak of Illusion, the 12th book in the Cloak Mage series. Since a few people have asked about this, I thought I'd mentioned here there will be a Cloak Mage: Omnibus Four in audio that will combine Cloak of Embers, Cloak of Titans, and Cloak of Illusion. I will probably start working on that one month after Cloak of Illusion comes out in audio. So that will probably be along sometime this summer, if all goes well. So that's where I'm at on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. We've got good things coming up for you soon. 00:03:18 Main Topic: ebook Formatting That Readers Hate Now let's move on to our main topic this week, and it's something I have quite a bit of experience with, I have to say, is ebook formatting that readers hate. Today, we're going to talk about issues with ebook formatting, a topic that people have very strong opinions about. I am going to talk about eight issues in particular and then discuss how we can fix or prevent or best of all, avoid them. First of all, what do we mean by ebook formatting? Formatting is the term to describe the layout, text, and images of the book. Back in the print book days, this was a complicated but fairly fixed thing. In the very old days, you would have to lay it out the books manually. A few decades ago, they had programs like QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign where you could use these software applications to prepare finished files for sending to the printer to be printed as books. But nowadays, in an age where books are electronic files read on dozens of possible devices and apps, it's much more difficult to predict every possible thing that can go wrong with formatting. For example, with a print book in the old days, you would set the layout, and that is the way the layout would look. Every single book (ideally) printed would look the same. But in the modern age, if you have an ebook, it could be read on a Kindle, a Kindle Color, the Kindle app on the phone, a Barnes and Noble Nook, a Google tablet, on Apple iBooks on an iPod, on Apple iBooks on an iPhone, on the Kindle app on an iPhone. There are literally dozens of different potential combinations where an ebook file could be read and therefore dozens of different potential complications that can arise for ebook formatting. If there are formatting problems, readers will not be able to understand or even physically be able to read the text at worst, and more likely will be deeply annoyed by the issues that feel like road bumps such as extra line breaks and will express their displeasure in reviews. There are also an abundance of ebooks out there that are hastily converted from PDF or Word docs that make for an extremely difficult reading experience. Many of the problems we're going to talk about today arise from when that happens, including the first several. So with that in mind, here are eight ebook formatting errors to avoid and how to deal with them. #1: Illustrations, charts, and maps. Some of the most common issues are that these aren't legible in grayscale (like an e-ink reader, like the Kindle or the various Kobo devices) or have too small fonts or a poor quality or low resolution. This is a very common problem, and it's kind of a problem across all ebooks. Like for example, think of the map of Middle Earth from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. It's a very complicated map with a lot of different names on it. Now imagine trying to read that map on a six inch black and white Kindle screen. You probably aren't going to be able to do it very well. People using dark mode are most likely going to have problems with seeing images in the same way. So if you have an image heavy book, it's a good idea to test that. So how to fix this? What I've done myself, because I write a lot of fantasy novels and fantasy novels traditionally need maps, is I will put the full color maps on my website and then in the author's note at the beginning, say a map of Owyllain or a map of Andomhaim is available at the author's website on this link. I had a few people ask if I could put the maps in the books and the nearest thing I've done is including the maps with some of the direct sales of my Payhip store. I think the system works very well because those map pages are consistently some of the most visited pages on my website. And to be honest, it would be a lot easier to look at the map on, for example, your tablet or your computer instead of on your phone when you're trying to use the e-reader application. And even if you are looking at the map on my website on your phone, you can pinch zoom in the browser in the way you probably can't in the ebook reader. So that is the quick and easy solution for it. For more image intensive books like textbooks, for example, you just have to take great care and make sure they use large, high resolution images that aren't going to get pixelated. It may be a good idea to set up a website that has these images that the readers can refer to. This would be a bit of extra expense and work, obviously, but it would go a long way to making your readers happy, like I have done with the maps on my website. #2: Paragraphs that aren't indented or unneeded spaces between indented paragraphs. This is one of the biggest pet peeves that people have when reading ebooks. Indented paragraphs are important and if they're properly indented, then space isn't needed between the paragraphs and this will look odd to readers. This was in fact a problem I did have the first couple of years of my ebook publishing career because I used Sigil for my primary ebook formatting and that is the default way Sigil renders ebooks. In time, I started to switch to using Vellum for ebook formatting and that solved the problem. So what I did at that point was I just went through all my entire library, reformatted the ebooks in Vellum, and then re-uploaded them to the various ebook store platforms and that took care of the problem. And that's what I've been doing ever since. I've been using Vellum for ebook formatting since at least 2018 at this point, I think. So how to fix? The easiest way to fix this is to spend a little money on a tool like a Vellum or Atticus or a similar program that does ebook formatting for you because that will make sure your paragraphs are indented properly and then you can spot check as well to make sure that the table of contents is working and the chapters are working and that the paragraphs are being indented properly. #3: Our third issue is hard to read fonts. Some people enjoy fonts that are very stylized, but let's be honest, most readers don't. It's also an accessibility issue if the serifs or the flourishes are too elaborate. How to fix? Honestly, the easiest way is to not use custom fonts for your book unless you have a really, really, really and I emphasize really good reason to do so because part of the appeal of ebooks and ereaders is that you can adjust the font size to whatever you want, which is also particularly important as people get older and it becomes harder to read small print. So if you have a font that is inherently difficult to read in your book, that is going to be a serious, serious speed bump to readers enjoying the book. So my advice for custom fonts is avoid if possible, and even if not possible, still try to avoid. #4: Our fourth issue is basically the same as the third issue, except worse. Font sizes that can't be changed/hard coded text size. A bad font choice is made much worse if the ebook is hard coded to a certain font. This can happen if you use certain exporting tools to export your print book layout into an ebook layout, and sometimes the font size carries over with that. People have strong feelings about fonts and some are more accessible than others, so it's very important not to do this. So how to fix this problem? Don't do it to begin with. It's bad and people will be mad at you. Do not hard set the font size in your ebook, and if you do it by accident, fix it if at all possible. That is my advice in this situation. #5: A fifth potential ebook formatting issue is random hyphens in the middle of words that shouldn't be there. Random hyphens in the middle of words can happen if you convert a book from a PDF file to an EPUB file, and this means it's a very preventable formatting issue. The best way to avoid this is not to upload a PDF file or a Word file to Kindle Direct Publishing and the other ebook platforms, because while they do have automated tools for converting a PDF and a Word document to an EPUB, there's often weird formatting glitches that pop up like the random hyphenations. The best way to avoid this is to use a proper tool to format your ebook like Vellum, Atticus, maybe Scrivener, maybe Kindle Create. So that is the best way to do that by preparing your own EPUB file and uploading that directly. #6: A sixth issue is footnotes or bibliography or endnotes that don't link back to the original page. This also really annoys people. Footnotes and other links within books either need to be popups or linked back to the original page otherwise, readers will be deeply annoyed trying to return to their place each time and even fewer people will read them. And the best way to fix this is to make sure you have set up the footnotes, bibliography, or endnotes properly in a formatting program so that the links work. If you try to do this using a PDF or Word document you upload to the ebook platforms, it's probably not going to work. So it's best to, again, to create your own EPUB and upload it directly. #7: A seventh thing that annoys readers is books without chapters or books without numbered chapters. Books without chapters or unnumbered chapters is a very annoying thing for readers, but most formatting software will help to create and number chapters. Now, how to fix? The technical explanation of this is an EPUB file is essentially a zipped version of several XHTML files and each XHTML file in the sort of zipped package should be its own chapter. The way an EPUB generates table of content files is that every chapter heading should have a H1 HTML key, and that it lets the EPUB know which heading should be chapters. Now you can hand code all this in a program like Sigil, but again, it's much easier to use a program like a Vellum, Atticus, or Kindle Create that will automatically create a proper table of contents for you rather than you having to go through with a XHML or EPUB editor like Sigil and then hand code the H1 tag. It's much easier to automate this and there are applications that will do this for you. #8: The eighth formatting problem that annoy readers is quotation marks the wrong way. What do we mean by that? Quotation marks come in two styles, straight and curly. Curly ones look like flipped commas, while straight quotation marks look more like two lines. Most word processing programs like Word will default the curly quotation marks and convert straight ones. Although curly quotations can sometimes create garbled formatting, they're considered to be the standard. How to fix? Honestly, the easiest way to fix this is to, if it's a problem for you, is to do a find and replace or a find and search. Just if you find that usually what happens is that if you hold down the shift key for too long while you're thinking and then you hit the quotation marks. Sometimes in certain operating systems, it'll convert it to straight quotation marks instead of curly ones. So if you are worried about a few of the wrong type of quotation marks showing up in your document, the easiest way to fix it is just a quick search through the document for straight quotation marks and then remove any ones that you see. We've talked a lot about formatting ebooks and tools for formatting ebooks. So I thought I would suggest the three most popular applications for formatting ebooks, and those would be Vellum, Atticus, and Kindle Create. Vellum is most expensive, but I think it has most features, whereas Kindle Create is pretty simple, but it's free. Vellum is Mac only. As I've mentioned before on the show, I started using it for print layout and then liked it enough that I switched over to using it for all my ebook formatting and that's been true for like the last eight years now. It's very easy to learn. It has excellent features and excellent support. I've never had any technical problems with it whatsoever. I'd say the biggest liabilities for it are that it's the most expensive of the options and it's Mac only. So if you don't have access to a Mac, you would need to choose another option. The next option would be Atticus, which the advantage for Atticus is that it's cross platform. It will work on Windows, Mac, and Linux because it is foundationally a web application. It's also very collaborative in that you can invite other users to use it. The creator of the program, the guy who runs Kindlepreneur named Dave Chesson, has said he wants to create an all- in-one ebook creation, writing, and formatting tool with Atticus, and I think he's taken a pretty good stab at it. I'd say the biggest weakness for Atticus is that it does have a bit of a learning curve because there are so many different functions packed into it. The free option would be Kindle Create, which is a program put out by Amazon. Kindle Create is pretty basic, but it does have everything you need and you can use it to create both files optimized for the Kindle platform and generic EPUBs that you can use on other platforms. I'd say its biggest weakness is that it's fairly simple and that it's produced by Amazon, which some people have strong feelings about, but it is free, which is hard to beat. In Episode 251 (about a year ago), I talked about ebook formatting software and offered pros and cons for each. There isn't one perfect option, so it's good to look over the details for each one of them and watch one of the many available reviews or overviews available online to get a feel for how each one works differently. And now the three strategies for finding formatting issues before your readers do. #1: Test your ebook in each file format (PDF/EPUB) and on multiple devices. It's impossible and prohibitively expensive to test on every possible device, but try some of the most common devices and apps. It's important to test on a Kindle, an actual Kindle and not just on the app, for example. #2: Check the page and chapter breaks in particular. These are the spots where odd formatting tends to cluster. Check all of them to make sure there's nothing weird that you need to fix. #3: Check for legacy things from the print version like page numbers, the table of contents, and so forth. And I find that the easiest way to do all three of these at once is in my final phase of editing a book, I will have my computer read it aloud to me with text to speech and I find that's a good way to find any remaining typos. It's also a very good way of spotting formatting issues since you'll be looking over the entire book one more time and if there's like a weird gap or a line break or something of that nature, you're probably going to have a good chance of spotting it. So in conclusion, ebooks can be a bit difficult to format, but there is dedicated software and a slew of tutorials and guides to help you do it. Learning a little bit of HTML and CSS can help, but it's not a requirement at this point. If you're self-publishing, having a well formatted book is important because readers either won't enjoy or won't even start a poorly formatted ebook. I hope these tips help you with knowing where to start with improving your ebook formatting. So that is it for this week. 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In December 1962, an inquest jury at Ilford heard how a 20-year-old woman had tried to leave a relationship. Her brother-in-law gave evidence that she had told him, more than once, "I am too frightened to tell him." Lois Martin had found someone new. She had plans to get engaged. She wanted to move forward. She never got the chance...*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was written by Rosanna Fitton. Research by Benjamin Fitton.Illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton.Audio editing by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Narration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Agents hold onto dubious recovered materials, review disposal SOP, and examine the contents of one of Boston's many Green Boxes.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

Join Katie and Otis as they review a short story by Stephen King with Illustrations by Bernie Wrightson full of murder and werewolves.   Email us at AllentownPresents@gmail.com

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Agents FISH and DITHERS interview an archivist and delve a bit into appliance repair. DUTCH, LARK, and VALDEZ examine a subterranean oddity.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

In August 2024, Mikhail Ackrim was found dead and undressed in a Glasgow flat. Street valium and alcohol were in his system, along with suspicious bruising and four stab wounds to his body, inflicted after he died. Police Scotland concluded no criminality. His mother disagrees… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was written by Rosanna Fitton. Research by Benjamin Fitton.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After sifting through the ashes below Boston's streets, the Agents prepare to cover up foul deeds and review a single clue the fire couldn't destroy.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

The Agents locate one of the owners of the Andersson & Lockwood Auction House.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

In this episode of Novel Spirits, the team delves into the narrative-driven video game: Dispatch. Exploring its unique gameplay mechanics, narrative & character design, and the impact of player choices on the story. It's our first non-written medium review as Novel Spirits and a true recognition of the studio's mantra - books, comics, and games. It's a Mecha-sized adventure with a lot of twists and turns, and definitely an all-time favorite. Play along, or listen along. Either way - enjoy! Remember, if it can be read, it can be reviewed, and it can be done so with a fancy spirit at hand!   Dispatch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/ 0-0-8 Studios - https://0-0-8studios.com/ Spirits of the Month: https://www.wildturkeybourbon.com/en-us/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1687936318&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7fbLBhDJARIsAOAqhsfYcFQ-29_VhFQM_0TBeawY0sScktl6GfgyKB31C5PDfVsY3xYe10oaAiMDEALw_wcB

What’s more fascinating than reading actual books? Well, it’s the weird and bizarre stories behind the stories themselves! At least, that’s what journalist and author Alex Johnson hopes with his latest book, When Books Go Bad – exploring some of the strangest and most infamous stories about book writing and publishing experiences through the years. In this episode, Alex shares his love of writing these kinds of ‘behind the scenes’ industry books and how he ended up with the publishing relationship that has yielded 20 books to date. He also explains how he chooses the stories to go in his books and some of the more surprising entries. 00:00 Welcome06:11 Writing tip: Associative triggers11:00 WIN!: Diaries of Note by Shaun Usher13:02 Word of the week: ‘Deuteragonist’15:12 Writer in residence: Alex Johnson16:00 Alex explains his latest book, When Books Go Bad16:55 Why he wrote this book19:58 Journalistic not academic21:51 Starting his relationship with the British Library24:00 Compiling the material for the book25:09 Authors and their naughty and odd tendencies28:20 Pitching and publishing books32:57 The editing process36:21 Illustrations and book design38:06 Surprising stories from the book41:34 Publicity and social media43:06 Upcoming projects and tips44:39 A writing tip46:20 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1983, Michael Bell left a Scottish camping trip to head home to Birmingham. He called his parents twice. Then nothing. Over four decades later, he's still missing…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was written by Rosanna Fitton. Research by Benjamin Fitton.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, experts John V. Heymach, MD, PhD, and Anne S. Tsao, MD, MBA, FASCO, FACHE, discuss PD-1/CTLA-4, EGFR/PD-1, and DLL3 targeting bispecific antibodies, with a focus on thoracic malignancies.

The Agents descend into a Prohibition-era system of smuggler tunnels.Support The Work at: https://ko-fi.com/sorryhoneyWant to advertise with us? See our Sponsor Kit and Rate Card.Visit Us At: https://sorryhoney.captivate.fm/Join our Discord to tell us all the things we did wrong: https://discord.gg/y6XchFnkQUFollow us on Twitter for additional content: https://twitter.com/SorryHoneyCastLikewise, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorryhoneycast/Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership, who has licensed its use here. Illustrations by Dennis Detwiller are reproduced by permission. The contents of this podcast are © GiggleDome Productions, LLC, excepting those elements that are components of Delta Green intellectual property.

In January 1937, ten-year-old Mona Tinsley vanished in Nottinghamshire. Her body was found six months later in a river. This vintage true crime case changed British law, making murder convictions possible without a body. Discover the historic investigation and forensic evidence that redefined criminal justice…*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton.Narration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A labourer in his mid-forties contacts the police to report that he has killed someone with a hatchet. He refuses legal representation, insisting he is responsible. So why does a jury hesitate to convict him of murder, and how can a judge describe the defendant's actions as understandable?...*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna and Benjamin Fitton.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.