Podcast appearances and mentions of joshua robertson

Welcome to Episode 275 of the Spun Today Podcast! I'm your host, Tony Ortiz, and today, we're diving back into the archives for a throwback to Episode 175, packed with creative tips and insights to fuel your writing journey. This episode is designed to motivate and inspire writers dealing with challenges like writer's block. We'll explore responses to the creative questionnaire from fellow writers and creatives, featuring contributors like Amy Marcello, Joshua Robertson, Elaine Almonte and more.   We'll uncover the origins of their writing passion, sources of inspiration, and strategies for staying motivated. From childhood stories to navigating rejection, this episode offers a wealth of advice and encouragement. Plus, I'll share personal anecdotes and highlight tools and resources that can support your writing endeavors, such as ProWritingAid.   Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you pursue your creative passions. Stay tuned, and let's get inspired together!   Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday   Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Joshua Robertson YouTube Channel for Gamers, Writers & Nerds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKbNu6bLlOMBHXu8gNTB9cg   Check out Joshua Robertson's books here: https://amzn.to/3VsVE76   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale Melted Cold – A Collection of Short Stories http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book, Paperback & Hardcover are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/    Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Background Music: Autumn 2011 - Loxbeats & Melody - Roa   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: ApplePodcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts | YouTube | Website

Reverend Johua Robertson joins the program to discuss BPUE's initiatives in Harrisburg regarding kids being able to receive a high quality education, no matter the zip code. Pastor Robertson details tragedy in his own life and how it helps fuel what he is doing today

In today's episode, Toby Mathis, Esq. welcomes Joshua Robertson, Esq., Senior Attorney at Anderson Business Advisors, to the podcast to discuss different approaches to protecting your property and assets from liability and lawsuits. Josh shares three important strategies for building a structurally sound legal protection plan that will prevent your assets from appearing in public information records and protect them from being targeted. From setting up LLCs as owners, to separating ownership of your assets and the ‘use' of those assets, Josh explains some simple tactics that take simple “anonymity” a step further - building additional legal protection behind the scenes. Highlights/Topics: Control everything, own nothing directly Business entities that own your assets Member vs. manager Using strategies creatively to enhance your protection Splitting ‘ownership' from ‘use' - separate LLCs Separating LLCs in property ownership Isolating substantial assets Anonymity is not protection in itself, it is the undergirding legal structure Understand where your potential risk lies! Resources: Joshua Robertson LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuatrobertson/ Tax and Asset Protection Events https://andersonadvisors.com/real-estate-asset-protection-workshop-training/?utm_source=aba&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=3-ways-to-keep-your-assets-hidden Toby Mathis on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/tobymathisesq Anderson Advisors https://andersonadvisors.com/  

In this episode I share a throwback montage of 4 Spun Today Questionnaire's that have been submitted in the past.  Why not have a single episode that centralizes all the tips, motivation tools and tricks adopted by fellow Writers and Creatives?  If you'd like to partake in filling out your own, check it out at: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/.  Thanks again to Amy Marcello, a person that chose to remain anonymous, Joshua Robertson & Elaine Almonte.  The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spuntoday    Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode: Check out Joshua Robertson's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Robertson/e/B00RHAMPHM/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1470826358&sr=1-1   Get your Podcast Started Today! https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SPUN (Use Promo code SPUN and get up to 2-months of free service!)   Check out all the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you're passionate about your craft.  I'll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/    Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: https://www.naveendhanalak.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Website

Originally aired on April 10, 2023.https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2023/04/10/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-400-episode-400-retrospective-and-celebration/This week is the 400th episode of this podcast!  It's a special one, and perhaps the biggest one yet, as we hear from guests over the show's nine year run.  The range of topics covered pretty much touch on many of the things this podcast he also touched upon over the years.  Over the course of this mammoth (almost 3 hour!) episode, you will hear from the following past guests: Joshua Robertson - fantasy author Antonio Sacchetti - video game developer Tammy Infusino - musician and vocalist on the 2019 Rocketeer cartoon soundtrack Esther Gonzalez-Murray - production coordination on the 2019 Rocketeer cartoon Dan Salgarolo - writer's assistant on the 2019 Rocketeer cartoon Shawn and Colin from the podcast, I Used to Like This One EzDean Fassassi - Tibetan medicine practitioner and author Raphael Xavier - bboy and Princeton University dance professor Andrew Adams - drummer, martial artist, and podcaster representing the martial arts company, Whistlekick Joseph Esch - model maker and vintage toy collector Adam Crohn - podcaster, 80s enthusiast, custom action figure and toy designer Brian Fies - author and comic book illustrator Jeff Finley - musician and film producer behind the Brentumentary Chad Derdowski - author and illustrator Jeremy Blum - writer, TTRPG DM, and most importantly, my brotherOne last bonus before you head out.  Brian Fies (see above) did this most excellent Rocketeer illustration for an upcoming charity auction to the group Zoom session to share, and he gave permission to share with everyone here.  A lucky buyer is going to luck out!  Go get 'em, kid!Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack! Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people. Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music. Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack. Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape. Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY Interested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

In this episode I share a throwback montage of 4 Spun Today Questionnaire’s that have been filled out in the past.  Why not have a single episode that centralizes all the tips, motivation tools and tricks adopted by fellow Writers and Creatives?  If you’d like to partake in filling out your own, check it out at: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/.    Thanks again to Amy Marcello, a person that chose to remain anonymous, Joshua Robertson & Elaine Almonte.   The Spun Today Podcast is a Podcast that is anchored in Writing, but unlimited in scope.  Give it a whirl.    Twitter: https://twitter.com/spuntoday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spuntoday/ Website: http://www.spuntoday.com/home Newsletter: http://www.spuntoday.com/subscribe   Links referenced in this episode:   Joshua Robertson YouTube Channel for Gamers, Writers & Nerds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKbNu6bLlOMBHXu8gNTB9cg   Check out Joshua Robertson’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Robertson/e/B00RHAMPHM/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1470826358&sr=1-1   Check out all of the Spun Today Merch, and other ways to help support this show! https://www.spuntoday.com/support   Check out my Books: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way & FRACTAL – A Time Travel Tale http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Fill out my Spun Today Questionnaire if you’re passionate about your craft.  I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/    Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Outro Song #1: Fine Line - Eminem Outro Song #2: Whatever You Like – T.I. Outro Song #3: Touch The Sky – Kanye West   Outro Background Music: https://www.bensound.com   Spun Today Logo by: http://pcepeda.com/   Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Google Play | YouTube

Guests tonight: Rebekah Jonesy - https://rebekahjonesy.blogspot.com/ Bryan Tann - http://bryantann.com/ Joshua Robertson - https://robertsonwrites.com/ Special Charity announcement:  Echoes,  Jae LaVelle's new book’s proceeds are going to raise money for Feed The Movement, a small group providing food to protesters and those fighting oppression. 100% of the proceeds of all sales will be donated. https://threefuriespress.com/products/echoes-by-jason-lavelle? Spilling Ink the show that takes you behind the book to meet the authors and professionals in the publishing industry.  Our Hosts Katie Salidas https://www.katiesalidas.com/ J.E. Taylor https://jetaylor75.com/ Jae LaVelle https://www.jnlavelle.com   Our Sponsors Go Indie Now  The online Indie Artist network. They offer exciting new content weekly, monthly, and seasonally. All of which highlight, support, and promote Indie Artists of all art forms. You can check them out at goindienow.com, subscribe to their YouTube, and follow on Facebook! and remember...  "It's Always Time to Go Indie Now."   Website: https://goindienow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoIndieNow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC3l1LtjS3M7ogb9IyKZHZg   Rebekah Jonesy Author of realistic fantasies both sexy and killer. https://www.amazon.com/Rebekah-Jonesy/e/B00NQ5Z1CS? https://rebekahjonesy.blogspot.com/

In 1829 a group of convicts commandeered a brig in Tasmania and set off across the Pacific, hoping to elude their pursuers and win their freedom. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe the mutineers of the Cyprus and a striking new perspective on their adventure. We'll also consider a Flemish dog and puzzle over a multiplied Oscar. Intro: Mark Twain slipped an esophagus into a 1902 short story. Designer Alan Fletcher's West London studio is secured with an alphabet. Sources for our feature on William Swallow: Warwick Hirst, The Man Who Stole the Cyprus: A True Story of Escape, 2008. John Mulvaney, The Axe Had Never Sounded: Place, People and Heritage of Recherche Bay, Tasmania, 2007. Robert Hughes, The Fatal Shore, 1987. David Chapman and Carol Hayes, eds., Japan in Australia: Culture, Context and Connection, 2019. Andrew Steinmetz, Japan and Her People, 1859. D.C.S. Sissons, "The Voyage of the Cyprus Mutineers: Did They Ever Enter Japanese Waters?", Journal of Pacific History 43:2 (September 2008), 253-265. Ian Duffield, "Cutting Out and Taking Liberties: Australia's Convict Pirates, 1790–1829," International Review of Social History 58:21 (December 2013), 197–227. E.R. Pretyman, "Pirates at Recherche Bay or the Loss of the Brig 'Cyprus'," Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania 88 (1954), 119-128. Mark Gregory, "Convict Era Broadsides and Ballads and the Working Poor: Part 1," Australian Folklore 32 (November 2017), 195-215. Tim Stone, "How a Samurai Manuscript Vindicated the Wild Claims of Convict Escapee William Swallow," ABC Radio National, Sept. 9, 2019. Troy Lennon, "Convicts Chased Freedom From Tasmania to China," [Surry Hills, N.S.W.] Daily Telegraph, Aug. 14, 2019, 35. Rachel Mealey, "The Brig Cyprus: How an English Surfer Solved the Mystery of an Australian Pirate Ship in Japan," ABC News, June 24, 2017. Joshua Robertson, "Australian Convict Pirates in Japan: Evidence of 1830 Voyage Unearthed," Guardian, May 27, 2017. George Blaikie, "Slow Trip to China," [Adelaide] Mail, Oct. 27, 1951, 4. "Piratical Seizure of the Government Brig Cyprus," [Hobart, Tasmania] Colonial Times, Sept. 4, 1829. Stephen Gapps, "The Last Pirate," Australian National Maritime Museum, May 31, 2017. "William Swallow," Convict Records of Australia (accessed July 26, 2020). "As we approached the barbarian ship the dog wagged its tail and whined at us. Its face looks like my illustration. It did not look like food. It looked like a pet." Watercolors by samurai artist Makita Hamaguchi, 1830, from the Tokushima prefectural archive. Listener mail: Wikipedia, "A Dog of Flanders" (accessed July 31, 2020). Wikipedia, "Dog of Flanders (TV series)" (accessed July 31, 2020). Wikipedia, "Dogcart (Dog-Drawn)" (accessed July 31, 2020). Wikipedia, "Drafting Dog" (accessed July 31, 2020). Wikipedia, "Belgian Draft Dog" (accessed July 31, 2020). "An Icon of the Belgian Army in WWI, the Dog Cart," War History Online, March 3, 2014. De Belgische Mastiff. Wikipedia, "Carting" (accessed August 2, 2020). "A Dog of Flanders," National Purebred Dog Day, Dec. 5, 2018. Wikipedia, "Bouvier des Flandres" (accessed August 2, 2020). This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Marie Nearing. Here are four corroborating links (warning -- these spoil the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

In our 9th Episode, Finlay speaks to talented comedian and motivational speaker Joshua Robertson about life on the road and living with a disability.

We dive back in to the enormous topic of world-building with authors Max Held and Joshua Robertson. This is a tremendous episode filled with great perspectives on the writing process. Flubs are made. Cats interrupt. Fun is had. Enjoy! Hosts: Christopher Lee & Jacqui Castle Guests: Max Held & Joshua Robertson Relevant Links: Joshua Robertson's website: https://robertsonwrites.com/ Max Held's work: http://bit.ly/MaxHeldBooks Aeon Timeline: http://aeontimeline.com/ Archivos: https://www.archivos.digital/ _________________ Check out the following books by our Indie Writer Podcast Patrons!  Proliferation by Erik Otto Mission 51 by Fernando Crôtte Want to see your book listed? Become a Patron! 

We dive back in to the enormous topic of world-building with authors Max Held and Joshua Robertson. This is a tremendous episode filled with great perspectives on the writing process. Flubs are made. Cats interrupt. Fun is had. Enjoy! Hosts: Christopher Lee & Jacqui Castle Guests: Max Held & Joshua Robertson Relevant Links: Joshua Robertson's website: https://robertsonwrites.com/ Max Held's work: http://bit.ly/MaxHeldBooks Aeon Timeline: http://aeontimeline.com/ Archivos: https://www.archivos.digital/ Visit Writing Bloc to sign up for our newsletter, find a copy of our short story anthology, "Escape," and read detailed articles about the indie author experience: https://writingbloc.com/ Get your very own comfy Writing Goat T-shirt here: http://bit.ly/WritingGoatShirt

What is an Authorpreneur?Selling books, especially fiction books, is no walk in the park. Unless the park is on fire, molten lava is spreading like the Black Plague, and the rocks you're hoping on are melting as you make your escape. So what's this “Authorpreneur” thing? Well firstly, it's not just another obnoxious word you constantly misspell. Being an authorpreneur is about embracing the business of selling books. In this Coffee Break, we're introducing a guest we interviewed for the iCreateDaily podcast and discussing some of the struggles of being an author for a living. Topics Discussed:An author we're excited to interview Non-fiction vs fiction market Building an audience Paying a PR team vs doing your own marketing Market demand for storytellers Keep on learning Being healthy RESOURCES:https://www.amazon.com/Joanna-Penn/e/B002BM8ICW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1560872473&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=803a3da98bb87f518c4f31788c80629a&language=en_US (Joanna Penn's Non-Fiction Books on Writing) https://www.amazon.com/J-F-Penn/e/B00AVLL4WG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1560872745&sr=1-3&linkCode=ll2&tag=icd-p-20&linkId=e9dff837e5da5335408f9c86d2d58f1e&language=en_US (Joanna Penn's Fiction Books) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/episode-55-book-promotion-joshua-robertson/ (Book Promotion for Fantasy Authors with Joshua Robertson) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/ayn-cates-sullivan/ (Publishing Novels, Selling Books, and Irish Mythology with Ayn Cates Sullivan) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/award-winning-childrens-authors/ (Award Winning Children's Book Authors Sheri Fink & Derek Taylor Kent) https://www.icreatedaily.com/t-shirt-printing/ (T-Shirt Printing on Demand Pros and Cons) https://www.icreatedaily.com/starving-artist/ (Secrets of the Non-Starving Artist) https://icreatedailypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/authorprenure.jpg () https://www.icreatedaily.com/gratitude-journal/ (A movement for creators serious about their art.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/free-goals-planner/ (The Day is the Way.)https://www.icreatedaily.com/store/ (iCreateDaily!)

Come join the ruggedly handsome Joshua Robertson, and the man they call Mountain, Andy Peloquin, as we sit around the fireside, casting spells and conjuring stories of fantasy. I was so very pleased to meet Andy for the very first time, ever, in my life. If you love fantasy and extremely tall mountain men, this is the episode for you!

To say that Christie Stratos is a literary fiction editor, is to just be getting warmed up in describing her accomplishments. We first met Christie as a fellow panelist on the Writer's Imperfect show hosted by another iCreateDaily guest, Joshua Robertson.  Christie Stratos is a podcaster and award-winning writer, author, and literary fiction editor where she puts her degree in English Literature to good use. Christie is the author of two fiction books to date, and working on another. She enjoys researching and writing Victorian-era fiction, which she calls her Dark Victoriana Collection. Dark Victoriana Collection by Christie Stratos includes:Anatomy of a Darkened Heart Brotherhood of Secrets Christie has also had short stories and poetry published in: Ginosko Literary Journal, Andromedae Review, 99Fiction, and various anthologies. An avid reader of all genres and world literature, Christie reads everything from bestsellers to classics to indies. Christie is also the host of two podcasts! One is called The Creative Edge Author Showcase where she interviews authors about their work, stories, and writing advice. And… The Writer's Edge which features discussions from various author panels. Non-Fiction and Fiction Editor of All GenresChristie's editing company is Proof Positive Pro where she serves as nonfiction and fiction editor. In fact, Christie edits all genres of fiction and nonfiction. However, her favorites include: contemporary literary experimental memoirs cultural fantasy chick lit young adult (YA) humor romance light erotica psychological We were so immersed in the conversation that we forgot to ask about her daily creative habits During the interview. But Christie graciously emailed us an account of how she overcame some writing blocks that prevented her from daily writing, which we've posted below the interview. Topics Discussed in the Interview:Christie's story Corporate editing vs freelance editing The stress of Christie's full time job How Christie started her editing business Struggling with self-doubt The road from being an amateur to turning pro Writing her first full-length novel Methodically planning your full-time creative career Financial strategies before leaving your job The journey of being a “successful” creator How NaNoWriMo helped Christie publish her first book How Christie became a literary fiction editor How she edits her own book before sending it someone else The ideal time to announce a publication date The toughest part of being an editor What to be aware of when hiring an editor Christie's partnership with Owl City Press How to contact Christie for editing services Why hiring a proofreader is so important Pros and cons of freelance platforms Why sample work is important Christie's current published books Her future writing and publishing plans Christie's two podcast shows! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Christie Stratos, and think that you will as well. “Doing what you love is always less stressful, no matter what that means.” ~Christie Stratos, editor, author, entrepreneur  Christie's Daily Creative HabitsChristie: “Here's my answer to the question about when I write in the day.”“I can write any time of day and in almost any location—but I wasn't always that way. In fact, I used to be so inflexible that it had to be a certain time of night with certain music and a font that I felt fit what I was writing, and…and… (This is not an exaggeration, believe it or not!)”   “It got in my way, but really it was me getting in my own way. What a great way to avoid putting my creativity down on the page!”   “So I forced myself to write “uncomfortably”—at least, it was uncomfortable at first. I went to restaurants and had lunch by myself, which forced me to write in order to avoid feeling awkward. I used that same idea to write in downtown areas, cafes, and libraries, and I tried morning, noon, and night...

https://bryanaiello.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/jr-mixdown-1.mp3 After receiving his degree from Wichita State University Joshua Robertson became a bestselling dark fantasy author while living a double life as a licensed master social worker helping families in crisis from Alaska to North Carolina. He is often recognized as the author whose dragons are said to be able to beat George R.R. Martin's and Christopher Paolini's dragons in a very biased Twitter poll. He currently lives in North Carolina with his better half and his horde of goblin wee ones. Links: Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Robertson/e/B00RHAMPHM/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKbNu6bLlOMBHXu8gNTB9cg Website: http://www.robertsonwrites.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertsonwrites Anaerfell Buy Link: https://goo.gl/5JdrfH Blood and Bile Pre-Order: https://goo.gl/oHbRlq Goblin horde: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwsx5L0dcDhgXczrlbqeUHA/about Follow me on twitter @bryaiello my fiction and links to my books can be found on my website bryanaiello.com Don't forget to subscribe Thanks for listening!

Joshua Robertson is a bestselling author in dark fantasy. Robertson is a Licensed Master Social Worker, who received his degree from Wichita State University. He has worked with children and families for the past fifteen years in a variety of unique venues: a residential behavior school, a psychiatric treatment facility, and the child welfare system. He has functioned as a supervisor, an educator, a behavior specialist, and a therapist during his career. Mr. Robertson has presented trainings for hundreds of professionals and military personnel on topics that include child abuse and neglect, human trafficking, strengthening the parent and child relationships, and the neurobiological impact of trauma.   You may recognize him as the dude whose dragons were said to destroy George R.R. Martin's and Christopher Paolini's dragons in a very biased Twitter poll. His first novel, Melkorka, was released in 2015, and he has been writing fantasy fiction like clockwork ever since. Known most for his Thrice Nine Legends Saga, Robertson enjoys an ever-expanding and extremely loyal following of readers.  He currently lives in North Carolina with his better half and his horde of goblins. www.robertsonwrites.com/ www.crimsonedgepress.com www.facebook.com/AuthorJoshuaRobertson @robertsonwrites

In this episode I speak about the latest HBO mini-series; The Night Of and the Netflix show; Orange is the new Black. I share a quote from Steven Pressfields’ new book; Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, and a clip from Malcolm Gladwells’ new Podcast; Revisionist History. I also sneak in some Political talk (Hillary, Bernie, DNC, RNC, etc.). I read and reflect on some free-writing, which is located at: http://www.spuntoday.com/freewriting/ and I also read the Spun Today questionnaire response filled out by Amazon Bestselling Fantasy Author Joshua Robertson.   Links referenced in this episode: Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t by Steven Pressfield: http://shop.blackirishbooks.com/products/nobody-wants-to-read-your-sh-t   Malcolm Gladwell’s Podcast – Revisionist History: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/revisionist-history/id1119389968?mt=2&i=373212804   I Side With (Presidential Candidate Quiz): https://www.isidewith.com/elections/2016-presidential-quiz   Joshua Robertson YouTube Channel for Gamers, Writers & Nerds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKbNu6bLlOMBHXu8gNTB9cg Check out Joshua Robertson’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Robertson/e/B00RHAMPHM/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1470826358&sr=1-1   Fill out my 5-question survey if you’re passionate about your craft. I’ll share your insight and motivation on the Podcast: http://www.spuntoday.com/questionnaire/   Check out my Book: Make Way for You – Tips for getting out of your own way http://www.spuntoday.com/books/ (e-Book & Paperback are now available).   Order prints of my Photography (Posters, Canvas, Framed):www.crated.com/spuntoday   Shop on Amazon using this link, to support the Podcast: http://www.amazon.com//ref=as_sl_pc_tf_lc?&tag=sputod0c-20&camp=216797&creative=446321&linkCode=ur1&adid=104DDN7SG8A2HXW52TFB&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spuntoday.com%2Fcontact%2F   Shop on iTunes using this link, to support the Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTop?genreId=38&id=27820&popId=42&uo=10   Shop at the Spun Today store for Mugs, T-Shirts and more: https://viralstyle.com/store/spuntoday/tonyortiz   Outro Song #1: Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley   SpunToday Logo by: http://pcepeda.com/ Sound effects are credited to: http://www.freesfx.co.uk   Listen on: iTunes, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, Google Play and YouTube

This episode is dedicated to all the people and companies who provide support to baristas that enter into competition... Joshua Robertson, the Barista Drifter is a barista from the Gold Coast, in a 100 day latte art challenge. He takes time with me to chat coffee, competition, coloured milk, support from friends and family and how he fell in love with the industry. So enjoy the chat. Share the love and support Joshua by looking him up   on Facebook: Barista Drifter on Twitter: @Baristadrifter on Instagram: Baristadrifter on Youtube: Barista Drifter (SUBSCRIBE TO HIS CHANNEL SO HE CAN GET ESTABLISHED AND KEEP SHARING THE LOVE!!!!) Support me on Patreon: Caffeine Mark  Follow me: on Instagram: Caffeinemark on Twitter: @Caffeinemark on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CaffeineMark   Check out DUB FX on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/everythinks-a-ripple/id880353262 https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/theory-of-harmony/id880351351  

This episode originally aired on March 21, 2016. https://13thhr.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=post&jetpack-copy=3878 Today, I've very pleased to welcome dark fantasy author Joshua Robertson to the show.  It was a fun conversation and a chance to talk about all kinds of things related to fantasy, writing, and the like. Turns out that we had very similar journeys in writing - he created a fantasy world as a kid (1999) and then re-edited the manuscript for a long time until recently publishing the stories he'd worked on since adolescence.  In fact, his first novel released publicly, Melkorka, he re-wrote 7 times!  Holy persistence, Batman! He also discusses some of his most recent works, including Dyndaer, which was just released. If you're curious about some of the short stories that we read and discussed on the podcast, here are titles and links: A Midwinter Sellsword - an ongoing short story series based on a table top game world. Grimsdalr - a retelling of the Beowulf myth Anaerfell - the short story that introduces readers to the Thrice Nine Legends series - Josh recommends that new readers to his works start here. Josh's ongoing story on Wattpad, The Eadfel: Game of Houses, is available here. The story that I'm trying to turn into a novel, the modern retelling of the sleeping beauty fairy tale, is on Wattpad here. If you're an author or considering becoming one, Josh discusses a lot great information I wish I'd known years ago!  To use a handy but one of those annoyingly overused catchphrases of internet marketing, he brings a lot of high value content to the conversation (as well as to the podcast)!  Pay particular attention to his discussion on the importance of listening to your critics, making personal relationships with people on social media, starting the process of building your audience early (before publication - if you recall nothing else, remember this!!), the importance of a mailing list, and what he found most helpful as a young writer. And ... if you're an author and are interested in publishing a short story through Josh's publishing company, Crimson Edge, check out this anthology entitled "Maidens and Magic" - still taking submissions until 6/1/16.  Check it out! Author Bio (links to Goodreads) Joshua currently lives in Alaska with his wife and children. In 1999, he began crafting the world for Thrice Nine Legends, including Melkorka and Anaerfell. He is also the author of the A Midwinter Sellsword and Gladiators and Thieves in the Hawkhurst Saga. His short story,Grimsdalr, is inspired by the tale of Beowulf. Social Media Links Amazon Goodreads Facebook Twitter - look for the #fantasychat Youtube videolog/podcast – The Writer's Edge Crimson Edge Facebook Page and Book Club It was great having Josh on the show.  Josh, if you're seeing this, know you're welcome back anytime! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Before I go, I'll leave you with a work in progress - as I mentioned, The Thirteenth Hour is getting an ending song.  Since it's a book inspired by 80s films, I figured it needed an 80s style ending song replete with synthesizers and electric guitars.  It's not done, since the vocals still need to be worked in, but I've finally finishing recording the instrumental parts, which you can listen to here, on The Thirteenth Hour soundtrack page on Bandcamp.  Look for updates on the soundtrack page on Instagram (@the13thhr.ost). Amazon giveaway for the children's book, Your Star Will Glow Forever, is open until 3/22/16!  Stop by to see if you can score a free copy.  Mailing list subscribers find out about future giveaways and days when books go free early! As always, thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast and a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour! Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY Interested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

This episode originally aired on March 14, 2016. https://13thhr.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=post&jetpack-copy=3776 -Today's episode is a recording of an interview I did with WNRI radio host Wayne Barber about a month ago on his show, The Author's Hour.  He was kind enough to read The Thirteenth Hour before the interview, and it's always fun to hear other folks' points of view.  There were a number of callers with questions as well, some specific, some general.  Overall, a fun time, so if you didn't catch the interview on the radio or livestream a month ago, you can hear it now. -In other news, there's currently an Amazon giveaway for the picture book I originally wrote for my daughter, Your Star Will Glow Forever. Just click on the link above to go to it.  It's free, no purchase needed, and it'll go on until 3/22, 11:59 PDT. -Next week, we have another live guest - fantasy author Joshua Robertson! As always, thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast and a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour! Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY Interested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!  

With Theo still stranded on the high seas, guest hosts Wayne Carter & Mark's friend Amy Pickles join Mark to brace the breeze outside the Crown & Anchor. In discussing how not to offend minorities, we likely turn off the majority of listeners. Amy critiques Wayne's sneeze against Mark's blowing of his nose. Ross Voss makes two appearances in ethereal form (plus one in the meaty flesh!) and Theo interviews local funny-guy Joshua Robertson from beyond his watery grave.