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Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch will discuss the rarely talked about subject of feline dermatology emergencies! What are common derm emergencies that she sees in cats? How do we treat dermatological emergencies in our feline patients? Dr. Sandra Koch is back for part 2 to go deeper than skin deep into the topic of feline skincare. Dr. Kelly St. Denis joins Dr. Susan Little to fill in as guest host while Jolle is away.

Cats have skin too! Dr. Sandra Koch joins Dr. Susan Little and special guest host Dr. Kelly St. Denis to discuss the importance of derm care and how dermatology can improve a cat's quality of life. Sandra is a professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She obtained her DVM degree at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Dr. Koch obtained a Master of Science degree in veterinary dermatology at the University of Minnesota, where she completed a residency in veterinary dermatology. She is the author of Canine and Feline Dermatology Drug Handbook.  What are common dermatology symptoms that cats can get? Dr. Koch will scratch the surface of the importance of feline-focused veterinary skincare! Dr. Koch shares how dermatology can improve a cat's quality of life! 

Meet Dr. Lisa Restine! She is a board-certified feline practitioner with a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Restine completed her DVM at Western University of Health Sciences in California. She is the Associate Feline Professional Veterinary Affairs Manager at Hill's Pet Nutrition. How can you incorporate cat care into your daily practice? Dr. Restine discusses the future of feline-focused veterinary care! Dr. Lisa Restine joins Dr. Susan Little and special guest host Dr. Kelly St. Denis to discuss how to best communicate with cat owners! How can you incorporate cat care into your daily practice? Dr. Restine discusses the future of feline-focused veterinary care!

In the December episode of Chattering with ISFM, host Nathalie Dowgray explores how advancements in communication strategies and genetic science are shaping feline welfare.Yaiza Gomez-Mejias and Tamsin Durston discuss the benefits of positive psychology in veterinary care, highlighting how effective client communication and behaviour change can enhance the wellbeing of both animals and their caregivers. This episode features the first part of their conversation, with part two to follow in a future episode.In the second segment, Kelly St. Denis interviews Leslie Lyons about feline genetic testing. Their conversation uncovers the role of DNA variants, the importance of resources like OMIA for genetic insights, and the validation needed to ensure accurate testing. Together, they explore how these innovations contribute to tackling breed-specific health challenges and improving feline welfare overall. For further reading material please visit:Human Behaviour Change for LifeGenetic Testing: practical dos and don'ts for catsFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianTamsin Durston, RVN, CAB, MSc Psych, Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Animal Behaviourist and Human Behaviour Change PractitionerKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaLeslie Lyons, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Gilbreath-McLorn Endowed Professor of Comparative Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery and JFMS Author

(10:39) Bible Study: Mt 21:23-27 Why do Jews answer questions with asking questions? Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a Who was Balaam? Father explains. (22:53) Break 1 (25:16) Letters: Should the Clergy be entertaining in the liturgy? Is music a matter of preference in the liturgy? Why do we prepare so much for Baptism? Father answers these and many other questions. Send us an email at simon@relevantradio.com (36:26) Break 2 (37:02) Word of the Day: Star (39:52) Phones: Bob - Post Communion meditation. Seems like I don't have the spiritual connection that other people do. Is there anything I need to do better? Kelly - St. Adelaide. That was my confirmation saint. Thank you for highlighting her today. Morgan - Movie says that Gabriel appeared to Mary's parents to announce the birth of Our Lady.? Have you heard this? Immaculate Conception movie also says this. Not in Bible.

In the November episode of Chattering with ISFM, we're diving into the complexities of feline pain management to help you feel more empowered and informed. Our episode highlights the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) Special Collection 2024 on pain and pain management in cats, bringing together some of the latest research, insights, and expert perspectives in the field.To start, Yaiza Gomez-Mejias speaks with Sabrine Marangoni, who shares key findings from her award-winning study on pain behaviours in kittens undergoing ovariohysterectomy. They discuss the importance of recognizing subtle pain indicators in young cats, the effectiveness of multimodal analgesia approaches, and the broader implications of untreated pain.In the second half, Kelly St. Denis sits down with Mark Epstein, Co-Chair of the AAHA/AAFP 2014 Pain Management Guidelines Task Force, to explore the progress made in feline pain management. They discuss how the field has evolved, the persistent challenges veterinarians face in assessing and managing pain in cats, and what the future holds in terms of new research and treatments.For further reading material please visit:2024 ISFM FELINE CONGRESS ABSTRACTSCat Pain Management: YouTube ChannelJFMS Special Collection 2024: Pain and Pain Management In CatsFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianSabrine Marangoni, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaMark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP, Education Co-Chair at International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, Co-Chair of the AAHA/AAFP 2014 Pain Management Guidelines Task Force

Send us a textWe continue our Throne of Glass deep dive with The Assassin and the Empire. Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:01:32Deep Dive: 00:15:33Assassin's Blade Final Thoughts: 01:37:02This week's book rec was First Ritual (Supernatural Battle: Coven Caves #1) by Kelly St. Clare.Next week: Heir of Fire chapters 1-8.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

In the October episode of Chattering with ISFM, host Nathalie Dowgray presents two detailed discussions on important feline health topics - gastrointestinal and renal health.First, Yaiza Gomez-Mejias interviews Sina Marsilio on feline chronic enteropathies, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal lymphoma and the diagnostic challenges of distinguishing small cell lymphoma from IBD. Marsilio discusses recent advances in the field, drawing from her recent work on the ACVIM consensus guidelines for ‘diagnosing and distinguishing low-grade neoplastic from inflammatory lymphocytic chronic enteropathies.' Later, Kelly St. Denis speaks with Jonathan Stockman about his JFMS Clinical Spotlight article, ‘Dietary Phosphorus and its Impact on Renal Disease in Cats'. They examine phosphorus metabolism, the risks associated with high-phosphorus diets, and effective strategies for managing phosphorus levels to support feline kidney health. For further reading material please visit:ACVIM consensus statement guidelines on diagnosing and distinguishing low-grade neoplastic from inflammatory lymphocytic chronic enteropathies in catsDietary Phosphorus and Renal Disease in cats: Where are we?For ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianSina Marsilio, Dr.med.vet., PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Epidemiology at UC Davis.Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaJonathan Stockman, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Sciences & JFMS Author.

During Term 3, Ms Hartley's Year 6 class at St Patrick's School Mansfield Park created their podcasts! In Podcasting Level 1, the students cover every aspect of creating an 'interview' podcast, from selecting an initial topic, all the way through to pressing the 'upload' button making their podcasts go live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube Music. You can hear their fantastic podcasts now at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3p92uyNAIbWciBGnJNnT4c

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) occurs as a result of a viral mutation in cats infected with feline coronavirus.  For decades, FIP has been a devastating condition in cats with an extremely high (95%) mortality rate and no reliable treatment options. A few years ago it was discovered that the antiviral drugs remdesivir and GS-441524 are highly effective for treating FIP, but these drugs are very expensive and there was no legal means of accessing them in Canada or the US – until now!  As of 2024, Canadian veterinarians can access these life-saving drugs through an Emergency Drug Release (EDR).  As these drugs and the process to access them are new to many Ontario veterinarians, the Ontario Animal Health Network is thrilled to have Dr. Kelly St. Denis with us to walk us through some of the ins and outs of these new treatment options. Veterinarians can find the links discussed in the podcast on the OAHN website here (OAHN login required).  Don't have an OAHN login?  Veterinarians and RVTs can sign up for free in one step.

Join us as we discuss the fascinating world of feline communication, exploring howcats use chemical signals to interact with their environment and each other. Additionally, we shall shed light on a rational approach to using gastroprotectants in cats, providing invaluable insights for veterinary practitioners.In Part One of our discussion, Dr Sarah Ellis and Dr Daniel Mills talk about thecomplexities of pheromone use in cats, emphasising the differences between scents and pheromones and their impact on emotional processing. They also highlight the importance of understanding pheromones in assessing feline behaviour. Part Two of their discussion will be available in next month's episode, so make sure you're signed up to Chattering With ISFM on your preferred podcast platform if you don't want to miss out!Following this, Dr Kelly St. Denis and Dr Katie Tolbert discuss Dr Tolbert's JFMS Clinical Spotlight article on the rational use of gastroprotectants in cats. They cover the risks of using these medications, especially the differences in how cats and dogs metabolise drugs, and the potential benefits of soluble fibres in preventing GI ulceration. They also address the careful use of gastric acid suppressants and gastroprotectants in clinical practice, with a focus on patient comfort and proper administration.For further reading material please visit:Pheromonatherapy: Theory and applicationsStress and Pheromonatherapy in Small Animal Clinical BehaviourJFMS Clinical Spotlight Article: A Rational Approach To The Use Of Gastroprotectants In CatsFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost:Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UKSpeakers:Sarah Ellis, BSc, PGDip, PhD, Head of Cat Wellbeing and Behaviour at International Cat Care, independent feline welfare educator, writer and consultant.Daniel Mills, BVSc PhD CBiol FRSB FHEA CCAB Dip ECAWBM(BM) FRCVS, Professor of veterinary behavioural medicine & RCVS, European and ASAB recognised specialist in clinical animal behaviourKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaKatie Tolbert, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (SAIM, SA nutrition), Clinical Associate Professor in Small Animal & Comparative Gastroenterology & JFMS Author.

On the show today: Cliffo wraps up Friday's Live In Your Drive with a parody of the song Kelly St, Steve from the Graduate School Of Motoring, Kate' Sober Squad update and where did you fall alseep?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month is all about feline feng shui and how to defuse tension in multi-cat households. We will be discussing International Cat Cares' new carer guidelines on encouraging cats to drink and AAFP's Inter-cat Tension Guidelines. Please see the links below to read these guidelines.Dr. Yaiza Gomez Mejias sits down with the winner of the RCVS Inspiration Award, Alex Taylor, to address the issues surrounding feline hydration and offer practical tips for encouraging water intake in cats. Dr. Kelly St. Denis then speaks with Drs Ilona Rodan and Daniela Ramos about the AAFP's new guidelines on managing inter-cat tension, debunking common myths about feline behaviour and offering strategies to ensure a peaceful multi-cat household. For further reading material please visit:Encouraging your cat to drink: A guide for caregivers2024 American Association of Feline Practitioners Inter-cat Tension Guidelines, Recognition, Prevention, and Management For ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianAlex Taylor, RVN CertSAN ISFMDipFN & AdvCertFB, iCatCare Cat Wellbeing and Behaviour AdvisorKelly St Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaIlona Rodan, DVM, DABVP (Feline),  2024 AAFP Inter-cat Tension Guidelines, Co-Chair, Cat Behavior Solutions, Cat Care Clinic, Madison, WI, USADaniela Ramos, MV MSc PhD Diplomate (CLEVE), 2024 AAFP Inter-cat Tension Guidelines, Co-Chair, Veterinary behaviourist, speaker and researcher

Erfahre mehr über die Welt der urbanen Mobilität mit unserem Gast Benjamin Scher, Founder und CEO bei movingfutures und Lead Product Strategy bei moia. Moderiert von Kelly-Anne Cliff, bietet diese Folge Einblicke in die Partnerschaften zwischen innovativen Mobilitätsunternehmen und öffentlichen Institutionen. Von der Zusammenarbeit mit der Stadt Hamburg bis hin zur Integration von Mobilitätsdiensten in den öffentlichen Nahverkehr (HVV) Tarif - Benjamin teilt seine Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse aus der Arbeit an der Schnittstelle zwischen Technologie, Verkehr und Stadtplanung. Erfahre unter Anderem, wie eine enge Zusammenarbeit mit der öffentlichen Hand entscheidend ist, um nachhaltige Mobilitätslösungen in urbanen Räumen zu etablieren. Diese Episode beleuchtet die Bedeutung von Partnerschaften und gegenseitigem Respekt für die Entwicklung einer effizienten und zukunftsfähigen Mobilitätsinfrastruktur. 

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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/20/24), Hank answers the following questions:Why did the Israelites want meat to eat in Numbers 11? Didn't they have flocks and herds of animals? Chuck - Springville, CA (0:45)Do you have any advice on how to discuss political issues in a godly manner without complaining? Kelly - St. Louis, MO (4:51)Can you explain the wheel within the wheel in the book of Ezekiel? Curtis - Antioch, TN (8:45)How was there sin in heaven when the devil rebelled? Delita - Saint Clair, MO (15:14)What level of consciousness will we have after death? Do our souls sleep or are we aware of what is happening? Suzy - Swift Current, SK (18:31)What are your thoughts on predestination and election? Is it possible to be interested in God but not actually saved? August - Olympia, WA (20:51)

This month Nathalie Dowgray is speaking with Dr Kelly St. Denis about her study on the benefits of being a Cat Friendly Practice. We also feature our monthly JFMS clinical spotlight interview in which Nathalie discusses surgical management of biliary tract disease in cats with Dr. Daniel Low.To begin our episode, Nathalie speaks to Dr. Kelly St. Denis about her study on the benefits of being a cat friendly practice in regards to laboratory testing and improved diagnosis of common feline conditions. Dr. St. Denis discusses her collaboration with AAFP and IDEXX in conducting the study, the financial and clinical outcomes from the data and the possible reasons behind the improved diagnoses in cat friendlypractices.The episode also features a discussion with Dr. Daniel Low on his review article about the surgical management of biliary tract disease in cats. Dr. Low offers insight into diagnosing extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction, the procedures involved in its surgical management, as well as the circumstances in which these surgeries should be referred to specialists.For further reading material please visit:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1098612X231204199https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1098612X231206846For ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost:Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UKSpeakers:Kelly St Denis,MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), 2022 ISFM/AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines Co-Chair, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaDaniel Low,BVetMed MRCVS Surgical Intern, Veterinary Surgeon and co-author of a JFMS publication.

Urine is more than a natural waste product—it can provide a wealth of information about an individual's overall health, and urinalysis is one of the oldest diagnostic tests in existence. Its use has been dated as far back as Mesopotamia and ancient Greek physician Hippocrates wrote extensively about the use of urinalysis in diagnosing disease in the 6th century BCE. Today, urinalysis can be used to detect a number of diseases and ailments including urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes, and bladder cancer. In this episode, Will Hutt, Head of Primary Care, Acute Rapid & Decentralized Urinalysis at Siemens Healthineers, is joined by Nancy Brunzel, a medical laboratory scientist and author of the book Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis and Jon Stradinger, director of assay development for point of care at Siemens Healthineers. We'll also hear from two experts interviewed for Siemens Healthineers' recent five-part docuseries about the history of urinalysis: Medical Author and Educator Connie Mardis and Kelly St. Vrain, the head of marketing operations for diagnostics at Siemens Healthineers. They're discussing the current state of urinalysis, where it could go in the future, and what it all means for the overall patient experience.Watch Siemens Healthineers' five-part docuseries Urine, A Liquid Lens into Your Health What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Urinalysis is cost-effective and non-invasive—two reasons it is such a popular diagnostic tool. • Urinalysis can play an integral role in the early detection of serious diseases. • Advances in urinalysis such as automated test strip readers have brought new innovations in the consistency and quality control of the test. • There is a lot of potential for the role that artificial intelligence may come to play in interpreting the data of urinalysis results. • Urinalysis has existed for millennia, but it will remain an invaluable tool in healthcare.Connect with Will Hutt· LinkedInConnect with Nancy Brunzel· LinkedInConnect with Jon Stradinger· LinkedInConnect with Kelly St. Vrain· LinkedInConnect with Connie Mardis· LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the ATI Podcast hosts Barrett and Josh welcome guest JACKIE KELLY (actress) from St. Louis, MO. In the open of the show, Barrett and Josh recap vacation, the latest Trump Indictments handed-down from the US Justice Dept., The Flash & Across the Spider-Verse news, and more! Then, the ATI boys welcome Jackie Kelly to discuss her talents, works and upcoming projects! MINI BIO: "Jackie Kelly is an award-winning actress and writer from the small town of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois. Frequently portraying dark and psychological characters, she got her start in live theater at the age of 12. After discovering a penchant for storytelling, she attended Webster University to earn a degree in screenwriting.At the age of 21, she was cast to play the starring role in her first feature film, In Memory Of (2018), which she was also a co-writer and producer on. She has since acted in several films that fall into the horror genre.Jackie Kelly is currently based in St. Louis, Missouri.”  Where to find/support JACKIE KELLY:  IG = ⁠https://www.instagram.com/actressjackiekelly/ FB = ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Chubbzo IMDB = ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6475126/ FUND WAKE NOT THE DEAD =  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wake-not-the-dead#/ XmasSACRE = https://youtu.be/IuW7OQdybkE DEATH SCENE = https://youtu.be/Ovqj0EICcXA Barrett & Josh close out the show detailing the upcoming ATI Podcast guest list/agenda, and promote future Women's Month programming and guests. Special thanks to Ben Sharp of Cloudkicker for the ATI Podcast open! Listen/support CLOUDKICKER on BANDCAMP at ⁠https://cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/⁠  Like, Listen, Enjoy, Subscribe to the ATI Podcast anywhere you get your podcast audio. ⁠https://flow.page/atipod --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ati-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ati-podcast/support

Dr. Kelly St. Denis is a past president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. We discuss why declaw has negative consequence in nearly all cats, instead living with clawed cats is the way to go. And Dr. St. Denis explains how to encourage cats to scratch in all the right places. And she explains what Cat […]

Celebrating St. Patrick and the GFAThis week Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald and Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill will be in the USA for the St. Patrick's Day events. St. Patrick's Day or week is regular part of the annual calendar for the Irish diaspora everywhere but especially in the USA.Mary Lou and Michelle and Conor Murphy will engage in an extensive round of diplomatic talks with senior political leaders on Capitol Hill. They will brief them on the current situation and attend events with business leaders to promote investment. They will also meet with representatives of Irish America without whom none of this would be possible.Surrender. 40 Songs. One Story.I have just finished reading Bono's book, Surrender. It is a good read and the U2 singer is a very good writer. He knows how to tell a story. But perhaps we should not be surprised at this. Bono has penned a long string of very good songs.This is an impressive  book. Made up of forty short stories. Each based on a U2 song. But it works well also as unit, as a narrative. I like autobiographies. If they are written well. And this one is. It is particularly insightful about the origins of U2, Bono's relationships with the other band members and with Paul McGuinness their former manager. So too about the influence of other lifelong friends. And his youthful religious experiences.This island will be as one by Gerry KellyAs part of my reflection on the Good Friday Agreement I have asked comrades who were part of that process to write about their memories. Last week it was Bairbre de Brún. This week it is Gerry Kelly:I was released from prison in 1989, after serving a total of 16 years in various jails and jurisdictions. I joined Sinn Fein on release and was, soon after, part of the discussions that were going on at that time in pursuit of a peaceful way forward. An intermittent line of communication between Sinn Fein and the British government had existed over many years and had become active again.

The Interview: In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with Becca Lane the owner and artist behind One Lane Studios. Join us for this conversation and learn about Becca's relationship with art over the years, the steps she took to go full time with her business in 2021, and how her desire to help others connect and relate in this world plays a role in the pieces she creates. We Also Talk About: A Becca's art background, how she got started in creating, and some of the styles she is most commonly creating The early feelings Becca had when she took One Lane Studios full time in 2021 Becca's early interest in art as a child and how that shaped her relationship with art throughout her life The various channels Becca has utilized to sell her art and how that has allowed her to make a full time income from her art Her goal to destigmatize mental health and how mental health plays a role in much of her work The moment when Becca realized creating art was something more than just a hobby The two major concepts and themes found in Becca's work and the inspirations and significances of these concepts What it means when your career and your coping mechanism are the same and how to combat that Becca's formal art school experience - what allowed her to grow and what challenges she faced The doubts Becca had of the feasibility of taking her art business full time and how she overcame those challenges The criticalness of taking breaks The role perfectionism plays in Becca's art, how she's managed that over the years, and the moment in art school that set her “free” of it Some of the challenges Becca has faced starting a small business and the skills learned to elevate One Lane Studios to where it is now Some advice she would give to an artist just starting out A common misconception people have about turning your art into a business Where to Find Becca. Instagram: @onelanestudios www.onelanestudios.com Keep Listening. Did you enjoy this one? Here are a few other episodes of Willow Talk you may like as well. Finding the Power to Make Your Own Choices with Kelly Stück Embracing the Unseen Impacts of Art: An Interview with Allie McDevitt Marketing 101: An Intro to Growing Your Art Business Wanna be first? Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about events, updates and the latest news from our artists! More here: Be featured on our Instagram www.thehouseofwillows.com Stay connected: @thehouseofwillows | @emmadarpino | @lavenderlilacstudio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willow-talk/support

In our first episode, we discuss the new cat-friendly guidelines we've created with AAFP: Cat Friendly Interactions: Approach and Handling Techniques and The Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment. Nathalie Dowgray speaks with Ilona Rodan, Kelly St. Denis, Samantha Taylor, and Sarah Heath - all contributors to the new guidelines. We share some of the positive impacts that we've seen and how attitudes have changed in the 10 years since ISFM and AAFP launched the original guidelines - the cat friendly clinic programme and the cat friendly practice programme. We discuss reasons for updating the title of the guidelines and why we need to move away from negative terms like “angry” or “aggressive” when approaching cats in the consulting room. We explain some of the terminologies that we use in the guidelines and why it's important for vets to recognise emotions and understand cats on a deeper level. We also talk about how you can create a welcoming environment for cats, whether you work in mixed practice or cat-only clinics and the benefits of working in a cat friendly way. Lastly, we share our top tips for cat friendly interactions!The guidelines are being published in November 2022 and will be free to view on the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgeries website.For ISFM members, the full recording of this roundtable discussion is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, 2022 AAFP/ISFM Cat Friendly Veterinary Interaction Guidelines Co-Chair, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Ilona Rodan, DVM, DABVP (Feline), 2022 AAFP/ISFM Cat Friendly Veterinary Interaction Guidelines Co-Chair, Cat Behavior Solutions, Cat Care Clinic, Madison, WI, USAKelly St Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), 2022 ISFM/AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines Co-Chair, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, Canada Samantha Taylor, BVetMed(Hons), CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, MANCVS, FRCVS , 2022 ISFM/AAFP Cat Friendly Veterinary Environment Guidelines Co-Chair, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Wiltshire, Tisbury, UK Sarah Heath, BVSc, PgCertVE, DipECAWBM(BM), CCAB, FHEA, FRCVS, Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice, Task Force Member Of Both Guidelines.For ISFM members, the full recording of this discussion is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.org

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Kelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (feline practice) will review feline urinary disease. What's the classic signalment for cats with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD), and what are the clinical signs? What we can do to help cat owners identify it sooner, and how do we diagnose and manage cats with urinary disease? How can we take a more proactive role in feline urinary health? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast! Today's VETgirl podcast is sponsored by Royal Canin. Recommend multifunction Royal Canin Urinary SO (plus) CALM complete and balanced adult cat food to help support a healthy urinary tract while providing calming nutrients for cats facing stress. Learn more at my.royalcanin.com.

In This Episode We'll Discuss:General Updates and RemindersBerserker my Heart!Purse ProblemsLove & Curse Making by Kelly St. Clare!Blurb-What do jazz pixies, siren celebrities, and three hundred disastrous dates with supernatural men have in common?Me.I'm Cerys. And at twenty-two years old, running a paranormal dating agency with my bestie and living in the magical society of Nepos is an amazing life.Not gonna lie though, it'd be better with a little action. Kissing, maybe? A one-armed hug? Heck, after three years, I'll take a man touching my bedsheets. Or would if this curse didn't 100 percent block me from romance.When my ‘extinct' brand of magic explodes in the presence of true love, the off-the-charts sexy but infuriatingly bored Detective Devereaux gets involved. And let me tell you, ladies, there are m-u-s-c-l-e-s under his long coat!So I'm cursed and dodging the law and trying to put more love in the world each day. And now some creep is digging up heart elemental bodies.Seriously. How is it only Monday?If you enjoy books by C.N. Crawford, Ilona Andrews, K.F. Breene, and Patricia Briggs, then you'll love this vibrant supernatural society where magical creatures burst from every storefront and love is complicated.https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

The Interview. In this episode of Willow Talk, we sat down with Kelly Stück - the owner and artist behind Stück in the Studio - and got real about what it means to make pivotal choices in your career and the societal pressures that challenge those on “non-traditional” career paths. We also talk about. Why all of our choices bring us to our present moments. Kelly's career journey and the choices she made to get there. The fear of stepping into something new. What it means to risk your “security” when transitioning to the arts full time. Getting off of the “conveyer belt of life”. Why people need to be comfortable being good at things. Find Kelly. Instagram: @stuckinthestudio Website: www.stuckinthestudio.com Find Kelly's work in stores: Eight Legged Octopus in Dover, NH The Daily Brew in Falmouth, MA Wish Gift Co. in Sandwich, MA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willow-talk/support

More and more states and cities are banning the practice of declawing cats. Why is this so important and why does it have such a negative affect on cats when their claws are removed? Dr. Kelly St. Denis of the American Association of Feline Practitioners tells us the important issues surrounding this practice. What vaccines should our pets get and when? Veterinary Technician Becky Mossor gives us the scoop on everything we need to know about lifestyle vaccines for our pets. Steve helps listeners by phone and email.

This week, Erin is back! We're talking shifter smut and why we're so obsessed. Tangents include true-life investigation podcasts & fan casting celebrity shifter abilities. ----more---- Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  TikTok  |  Other Links     Affiliate Links: Jess's Book of the Month Club referral Loretta's Chirp audiobooks referral (50% off your first purchase) Dev's FandomSleeves Code - Dev10 Dev's Once Upon a Book Club Box Code - Dev10   Media Referenced: News Lover Arisen by JR Ward Business Not As Usual by Sharon C. Cooper Reputation by Lex Croucher Erin's Latest Read The War of Two Queens by Jennifer L. Armentrout Jess's News Book of Night by Holly Black Sent Away Podcast Loretta House of Earth & Blood by Sarah J. Maas The Fall of Promise by T.S. Joyce Dev Still watching The Business Proposal on Netflix Shifter Recs: The Fallen Immortal series by Alisa Woods The Darkest Drae series by Kelly St. Clare and Raye Wagner TS. Joyce - Start with Damon's Mountains series Terry Boldryder Dragon shifters Charlene Hartnady - Bully style vampire and dragons The Dark Elements & Harbinger series by Jennifer L. Armentrout Kate Daniels series by Ilona Lewis

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Sarah Wrightsman sit down with Kelly Stück of Stück in the Studio! Kelly creates hand-drawn pet portraits in pen and colored pencil that will amaze you. We find out why animals are easier to capture than humans for Kelly, as well as the process of her pet portraits, which includes learning a pet's personality in order to capture their essence properly. In this episode, you'll hear what pets are the most challenging, what's the most unusual pet she's been asked to draw, and how she wants to mix it up in the future with different textures like scales and horns! Kelly shares her journey as an artist, the challenges of pricing, and dealing with imposter syndrome when teaching. Check out Kelly's work at www.stuckinthestudio.com, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/stuckinthestudio, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stuckinthestudio.As always, come hang out with the Creative Guts team online at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CreativeGutsPodcast and Instagram at  www.Instagram.com/CreativeGutsPodcast.If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Creative Guts is a small nonprofit, but our work is far bigger than this podcast. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. 

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Chosen. Framed by my father's murderer. Running from the fae courts. Fated to never touch the man who sets my blood on fire.Life was looking up for me not long ago. Now, it's looking all the way down. This latest shitstorm? Yeah, it takes the cake and the beetroot tickle.The father who shunned me from birth lays cold and dead. The courts are in turmoil and after blood. My blood. I need to find his killer, yet that mystery pales in comparison to the madness crushing fae in its giant grip.I'm desperate to find the door to Underhill before true anarchy descends. The answers I seek are on the other side, I'm sure of it. With two gifted swords, a magic shield, some finnicky power, and dubious spirit for company, I must locate the path to our native realm again. And if I can manage that while resisting the Unseelie fae stalking my every footstep, then all the better. But I am part human after all.

Orphaned. Trained to fight. Raised to fear the power of Underhill. Secretly in love with a man who doesn't want me.I 'm still just Alli, aka the half-human orphan fae, but my life is looking up for the first time. It only took me my whole 24 years.But when Underhill—the ancestral home of the fae—shatters, making it impossible for any fae to enter, I'm the only one who knows who did it.A secret that will be the death of me if I do nothing. A brutal madness spreads through the fae as they lose their connection to Underhill, and to save my people, my only choice is to leave all I have fought for and go on the run.Unless I figure out how the hell magic that has existed since the dawn of time was destroyed with a single touch, well, an entire life spent fighting to prove myself isn't going to mean anything at all.I must find the answer to the riddle of Underhill's shattering. Hunted by the very man I loved once upon a time.

One of our listeners asked for swoon worthy supernatural reading recommendations! Oh yeah, Jessica was made for this one. Can you help us? We're looking for more people to ask us for book recommendations. You can ask us for a book that's similar to another you've read, for example. Maybe you're looking for something in a specific genre? Visit our website litthesedayspodcast.com to request a recommendation. And, if you're having trouble coming up with a question, you can visit our blog for inspiration. Books discussed in this episode: This Jade World by Ira Sukrungruang Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix Scythe by Neal Schusterman Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair It Came from the Video Aisle: Inside Charles Band's Full Moon Entertainment Studio by David Jay, Torsten Dewi, and William Wilson Circe by Madeline Miller Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick A Court of Honey and Ash by Kelly St. Clare and Shannon Mayer You Feel it Just Below the Ribs by Janina Matthewson and Jeffrey Cranor Yeats is Dead! a Mystery by Fifteen Irish Writers

In this one, we discuss some good comfort regency romance! We also dive into the dying world trope and talk about some great books by V.E. Schwab, Raye Wagner and Kelly St. Claire, N.K. Jemisin, Virginia Bergin. And more! Hosted by Tessonja Odette (@tessonja), Kristin J. Dawson (@kristinimagines), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), and Valia Lind (@valialind). Bookshop link: https://bookshop.org/lists/ep-30-regency-romance-the-fifth-season-a-dying-world Amazon book club: https://amzn.to/3BY3dYj Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/readingqueens/message

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Our second episode of hot cat news with Dr. Kelly St Denis. This week we will be talking about big mosquitos, cats trying to fly, and lots of other great topics! The high rise syndrome is invented by cats jumping from great heights and the myth that they always land on their fours. Can cats truly fly? We also discuss other reasons for car trauma. What would you do if you hit a cat on the road?

Dr. Kelly St. Denis is our guest and podcast co-host and we are talking about hot cat news. What do you need to do to make your cat a real adventurer? How can you make you balcony safe for cats and what to do when the cat decides to take a big jump? Kelly is a great source of information an dwe love this episode.

We talk with Dr. Kelly St Denis that humans are viewed by our cats as completely incompetent felines and lots of other cool cat news. Kelly is not only cohosting but is also a guest today. We are surfing the internet for cool cat news. Topics vary from cat adventures to flying cats and cats on the prowl.

 Today's guest is Kelly St. John, Founder and CEO of KSJ Collective, a woman-owned, women-led strategic growth consultancy for the beauty industry, specializing in the indie, prestige and luxury segments.Welcome to Agency for Change Podcast! 

Hello and welcome back to I Couldn't Do Your Job!We are so excited to share with you our first collaboration episode with This is the Situation! You have all heard Bernard Steward's voice on our intro and outros, you met him on our episode last week, and now you get to hear his program right here! Huge thank you to Kelly St. Martin and Lateasa Moore for being a part of This is the Situation to talk about the importance of Advanced Care Planning. Please remember to subscribe to both I Couldn't Do Your Job and This is the Situation, and as Cheri says, "Remember to enjoy the day for what it has to offer!"

Host Tim Stroud of Easter Seals of Greater Houston, welcomes guests: Kelly Störmer Executive Director Combined Arms Institute CombinedArms.us Barbie Parker Vice President of Fund Development Goodwill Industries of Houston GoodwillHouston.org Juan Zane Crawford, Ph.D. HCC Program Coordinator Real Estate Department

To let your cat outside or not, that is one of those vexing questions that cat owners wrestle with… the pros and cons are almost limitless. Pros: Envision your cat scampering up trees, stalking butterflies in the tall grass or lazily basking in the sun…what an idyllic life for a cat. Cons: the cat fight on your back fence that results in a deep bite wound and the subsequent deadly Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) infection it contracts, or the encounter with a speeding car as it attempts to cross the street and let's not forget about the mauling on your own property by a free roaming dog. Cats love to go outside but we know that there are innumerable dangers just beyond your backdoor, even in your backyard. But is it fair to keep them solely inside? Won't they get bored, fat, destructive? What can concerned responsible cat owners do to keep their cats and the wildlife that cats are drawn to predate safe? Dr. Kelly St. Denis is the president of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. She is certified with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in the specialty of feline practice. Dr. St. Denis is proudly one of the 6 Canadian feline specialist members of Cat Healthy Canada. EPISODE NOTES: Inside Outside, You Decide

Kelly St. Onge is an Artistically Science-Minded Mathematician with dreams of being an Astronaut. Attending college courses in Bellingham, Longview, Vancouver, and Portland - Kelly has thus far completed classes in Engineering Physics, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus through Calc-4, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Discrete Math, Java, Data Structure, C++ Programming, and many more (that I think he casually breezed over). Kelly's interests are vast, from Rick and Morty to Star Wars, Travis Scott to Hall N Oates, from people to robots and football to snowboarding - he's passionate about learning, living life with a smile, and deep dirty heavy filthy, bass. We begin with a scaffolding of Mathematics, Science, Quantum Physics, Quantum Computing, and Artificial Intelligence. We touch on lots of things math and science: Layers of abstraction, bits, programming, compiling, machine code, particles, superposition, prime numbers, infinite numbers, induction and some current progressions surrounding A.I. - and we swing by Schrodingers Cat, A-Ha Moments, De-bugging YO' SELF, The Mandolorian, Malicious Compliance, The Singularity, Kung-Fu Panda, and even Illegal Numbers. Kelly and I together try to use silly analogies, broad terminologies, terrible accents, a couple of beers and a long-lasting friendship to hopefully open up new possibilities and understandings for listeners. Science, Math, Music... it's all Art. It's all language for the taking. Not blocked off for any certain types or caged by any One Way-sayers. Being open, friendly, and interested can bring you great knowledge and companionship. When Kelly and I first met I had recently graduated high school and fell in love with electronic music - we bonded over Bassnectar's Divergent Spectrum album and soon after he actually taught me the basics of djing and let me take home his Dj Controller to practice. Who knew that his kindness and our mutual love for music would catapult a friendship through a decade of adventures? Cheers to many more, Sir K3lls. What program are you running? is it time to upgrade your mental software? Can you De-bug your own system? When you learn processes pertaining to new knowledge, how can you return those same processes inward towards old stories? Create the mental structure that is sensible to you and start listening to, or searching for - the wisdom that surrounds us all. Be well.

You've seen those homes. You know they have a cat even before you meet their feline family member. How? The telltale tattered corners of their furniture, the snagged curtains, the wallpaper that is shredded, the carpeting that is frazzled and frayed. But what if that house is yours? Is there no way to convince a cat to use one of those cute little scratching posts? You love your cat but really…. your belongings are NOT for their sole pleasure…or are they? Dr. Kelly St. Denis is proudly one of the 6 Canadian feline specialist members of Cat Healthy Canada, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist with a special interest in cats. She practices at Charing Cross Cat Clinic, Brantford, ON More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Scratching the Surface of a Cat's Behavior on Pet Life Radio.

Originally released on April 25, 2016 Before we get to the podcast today, a note on Prince's passing.  It took me three tries of recording the intro to not sound totally down in the dumps, so I apologize in advance if I sound more sedate. * I refer to interviews Prince did in the podcast - they were rare, but you can find some on youtube.  This is part of a thoughtful interview where he talks about mentorship, having high standards held to you, and the value of persistence.  Good talk!   Prince was one of those people who a true artist in every sense of the word - difficult to categorize, independent, someone who paved his own way.  Though many tried to emulate him later, he was always a hard performer to cover.  There was always such a unique flair to the multi-instrumentalist from Minnesota with such range to his voice and the presence and swagger to pull off wearing heels and ruffled shirts.  So, Prince, truly, "Nothing Compares 2 U."  He was his own man and showed us what it meant to be an individual in a world where conformity ultimately often becomes the path of least resistance for most people. So long, thank you, and may the rain color purple coming down from the heavens. #RIPPrince - click on the photo above for an extended live version of "Purple Rain." ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ On a happier note, welcome, Kelly and your readers, to the podcast.  Kelly St. Clare and her books have been featured on this blog a number of times (e.g. see her post on her experiences with Thunderclap).   It was also Kelly who suggested George Sirois, who was on last week, for the show - so thank you.  (That show, which I think is the longest yet, can be found here).  For those of you who may be new to her work, here's a link to an interview she did to give you more info. Click on Kelly's photo above to be taken to her Goodreads profile. [gallery ids="3024,3025,2966" type="rectangular"] -Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellystclare ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ The last clip of the song I'm working on now, "Song of an Unsung Hero" (which takes its name from a poem in the novel, The Thirteenth Hour), has lyrics here.  Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks! You can find more about The Thirteenth Hour soundtrack on bandcamp or on Instagram @the13thhr.ost. Thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast and a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour! Follow The Thirteenth Hour's instagram pages: @the13thhr and @the13thhr.ost for your daily weekday dose of ninjas, martial arts bits, archery, flips, breakdancing action figures, fantasy art, 80s music, movies, and occasional pictures or songs from The Thirteenth Hour books. 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!   Click on the books above to be taken to Kelly's Amazon profile to check out her books. -Website: http://www.kellystclare.com/ - there, you can join her exclusive club (can I call it that, Kelly? =) for updates and well, exclusive stuff you can't find elsewhere-Wattpad: http://w.tt/1MJs4hl - get a great introduction to Kelly's work by reading Fantasy of Frost, the first book in her (soon to be) tetrology free on Wattpad.  You can find more samples of her other books on her website.-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellystclare/

This episode originally aired on April 11, 2016. https://13thhr.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=post&jetpack-copy=4769 Angela, the creator of the Brain to Books cyber blog tour, took time out of her busy schedule to talk for an hour.  We covered a vast amount of info: Back to the Future Delorean shirts, why having a flux capacitor is a good life decision, the Moon Patrol soundtrack, how her personal collection of weaponry influences her writing, why all the fuss about book reviews from the point of view of a reader and author, how persistence factors into writing, publishing, and life, and much, much more.   Email Address: angelabchrysler@yahoo.com Website:  http://www.angelabchrysler.com/ Author Bio:  Angela B. Chrysler is a writer, logician, philosopher, and die-hard nerd who studies theology, historical linguistics, music composition, and medieval European history in New York with a dry sense of humor and an unusual sense of sarcasm. She lives in a garden with her family and cats. Read More Social Media Links Official SiteAmazon Author PageGoodreads Profile Page TwitterPinterestFacebookGoogle+Story Time on YouTube - if you ever have have had a desire to create a podcast, consider doing what Angela is currently doing, as referenced on the how to create a podcast post done for Kelly St. Clare's blog.Dolor and Shadow (Tales of the Drui Book #1) Official PageFire and Lies (Tales of the Drui Book #2) Official PageBroken Official Page Books Discussed on the Show DOLOR AND SHADOW (TALES OF THE DRUI BOOK #1 ... BOOK #2 TO BE RELEASED 7/1/16).   Genre: High/Epic Fantasy YouTube Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovHqM9cHGDE BROKEN   Genre: Memoir/Psychological Thriller/Non-Fiction Awards: Finalist of the 2015 Wishing Shelf Awards YouTube Book Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqfR928fpWE ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Starving Artist Section: where I talk about making a few bucks on the internets!  This week's app is Nextrack, which pays you (via gift cards, albeit slowly) to work out.  It works via mpoints/mplus points, which is a point system used by a number of other games and apps.  You can only redeem so many per day, but you can also earn free coupons and such.  Nice little bit of positive reinforcement for maintaining an exercise habit.  Available for Android and iOS. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Schedule for the next few weeks: 4/18/16: Episode #36: a conversation with author George Sirois 4/25/16: Episode #37: fantasy author Kelly St. Clare 5/2/16: Episode #38: knife throwing Thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast and a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour! Follow The Thirteenth Hour's instagram pages: @the13thhr and @the13thhr.ost for your daily weekday dose of ninjas, martial arts bits, archery, flips, breakdancing action figures, fantasy art, 80s music, movies, and occasional pictures or songs from The Thirteenth Hour books. 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 Feb 29, 2016. https://13thhr.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=post&jetpack-copy=3263 -I get asked this question occasionally and am still refining my answer, which is generally, "adult, though teens over 16 may enjoy it as well."  The only ones who generally seem interested in the answer are parents or grandparents not interested in the book for themselves but as a present for the children in their lives.  I feel it's better to let them know what to expect first rather than have them surprised when little Johnny lets them know that someone in the book said, "oh, shit!" That said, there are no f-bombs (sort of the king of English curse words), but, in the fine tradition of the 80s movies from which it drew inspiration, there are a few four letter words sprinkled in the text for emphasis.  No one has sex, either on or off the page.  No one loses a head or has organs ripped out.  But there are some fight scenes, as well as some introspective narrative passages on more adult-oriented things like growing older, waxing nostalgic for the seeming simplicity and innocence of childhood, the inevitable regrets along the way, the aftermath of traumatic experiences, the complicated and halting way romantic relationships start, and the struggle to become one's own person ... stuff that may not necessarily be the most interesting to an eight year old.  I sometimes say that if it were a movie, it'd probably get a PG-13 rating, which coincidentally, is what the movie The Martian is rated, and that does have a few f-bombs :) Anyway, sometimes I think we protect children in very weird ways (e.g. banning books and other kinds of media).  But that is a different topic altogether and dangerously close to real world activism, which this corner of the internets strives to steer away from. Onto other things ... -Although I've had guests on the show before (e.g. authors Lo-arna Green and Coreena McBurnie), I've not had live guests yet.  That is, until next week, when my brother, who writes about video games, will be joining me live!  We'll be discussing the video games we tried to make when we were kids (as I discussed previously in this post which has a collection of Tomb Raider sprites I made for a game I never finished). -Starving Artist section: make some passive $$ by watching videos on your phone (you don't have to watch 'em!) on Swagbucks!  See this guide on Reddit for the apps you'll need to get in order to maximize your points: https://www.reddit.com/r/SwagBucks/comments/229bf6/detailed_guide_about_swagbuckscom_for_the_newbies/  -Lastly, today I announce the winner of last week's raffle hosted by Kelly St. Clare, chosen at random by the gods in the Rafflecopter machine: Jeremy J., you're the big winner! (You'll be receiving an email from me with more info).  Congratulations! 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 Feb 22, 2016. https://13thhr.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=post&jetpack-copy=3149 Man, this was a super long episode.  I guess I got carried away talking about the 80s teen movies :)  Anyway, these were all influences, one way or another, for The Thirteenth Hour and the themes running through the book (i.e. figuring yourself out while straddling the line between childhood and adulthood, then trying to find your way in a seemingly inhospitable world). -More on the writer of many of these films, the late, great John Hughes, as remembered by a teenage penpal he kept correspondence with for a number of years. -Movies discussed (that link to Youtube clips): --Sixteen Candles  -always loved the song at the end (done by The Thompson Twins) --The Breakfast Club -great scene - Bender falls through the ceiling - cracks me up every time! --Some Kind of Wonderful -Ahh, first kisses.  Something special about them, especially when it's with a longtime friend. -As an aside, the John Hughes film Pretty in Pink was similar in some ways, but the genders were switched and had a great ending song by OMD. --Real Genius -The great ending song by Tears for Fears -Speaking of ending songs, The Thirteenth Hour is getting its own 80s-style ending song soon!  Details to come.  Watch for it on the soundtrack page on bandcamp! -Ever want to learn to throw playing cards?  Now you can learn to throw like Logan from The Thirteenth Hour with, well, a handmade Thirteenth Hour throwing card kit.  Available on eBay. -Kelly St. Clare, who recently wrote a post here about her experiences with the social media crowd blasting site Thunderclap, has been kind enough to host a raffle for free copies of The Thirteenth Hour on her site starting 2/22 (today)! -Guest reading by historical fantasy author Coreena McBurnie from Prophecy, a novel about Antigone, from the Greek myth Oedipus Rex.  Welcome to the podcast and thank you for sharing a segment of your work! -Starving Artist section: make some passive $$ by watching videos on your phone (yo udon't have to watch 'em!) - Checkpoints 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 Feb 15, 2016 https://13thhr.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=post&jetpack-copy=3115 This is an episode that breaks a little from my so-called tradition of talking about escapist entertainment and discusses things that may actually have, well ... practical use to you if you're an aspiring writer or artist. This past week, fantasy author Kelly St. Clare was kind enough to host an article I did on podcasting as easily and cheaply as possible.  (If you haven't checked out her great series, The Tainted Accords, do yourself a favor and do so!)  She, in turn, discussed her recent experience with the social media crowd speaking site, Thunderclap. In any event, this particular episode touches on some of the material in the post above.  But whereas the post walks you through the creation of a podcast, this audio clip is more of a dialogue about why podcasting may be of help to you as an author/artist and discusses some suggestions about what you can do with it as a platform (e.g. interviews with guests, behind-the-scenes stories, influences, etc). I reference the article "1000 True Fans" by Kevin Kelly in the podcast.  It's talked a lot about in marketing circles, and folks like Tim Ferriss often cite it as a model for developing a dedicated following.  On a smaller scale, working towards a dedicating podcast following has the potential to accomplish much the same thing in a way that's more difficult to achieve with traditional social media, which can be more superficial and ADHDish. Stay tuned for more on this subject in the future, as well as a live guests on the podcasts! Lastly, Kelly St. Clare was kind enough to host an upcoming rafflecopter giveaway for The Thirteenth Hour on her site.  Stay tuned for more info in the coming days. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  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!