Podcasts about of ashes

Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper as we welcome on the writer/director Neil Wang and the writer Zihe Tian to talk about their latest work Of Ashes and Souls. This was such a great show to learn all about, and our guests were so wonderful to speak with. So be sure you tune in and get your tickets now!Of Ashes and SoulsApril 25th-27th@ The Flea TheaterTickets and more information are available at tickettailor.comAnd be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:@shallseetheatershallseetheater.org

The Authors Spot Podcast has reached the end of the Third Quarter with its 75th Episode. Ron Roman brings us in with his Post Apocalyptic Fiction Title "Of Ashes and Dust". The truest victors of time will always be determined by what remains, even if it's not the truth that we have always known. Get to know this experienced educator through the lens of the world on the edge of World War III. This book is in our Bookshop! ☆A Better Way to Buy Books Online Every Purchase Supports Local Bookstores!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

This week we are joined by three former fundamentalists, American Deanna Lawliss (author Of Ashes and Embers), and two Aussie podcasters (I was a teenage fundamentalist). We apologize for a bit of echo at times, we'll do better going forward. Find our guests: https://twitter.com/DeannaLawlis https://twitter.com/WasTeenage https://www.facebook.com/groups/3188989997871128/?ref=share https://iwasateenagefundamentalist.podbean.com/ Follow and connect with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtheistAllianceInternational Twitter: https://twitter.com/atheistalliance Website: https://www.atheistalliance.org/

Marc Graham is in the middle of a busy book-launching year. Last Spring, Graham’s second novel Song of Songs, a novel about the Queen of Sheba, was published by Blank Slate Press and in a few short weeks Graham takes us to the age of the Visigoths with Son of the Sea, Daughter of the Sun, also from Blank Slate Press. Kirkus Reviews called Song of Songs “ingeniously conjured” and Foreward Reviews has already praised Son of the Sea for its “stunning” world building and its “epic” scope. On the podcast, Graham talks about the sparks for his historical fiction and what drew him to these very different stories and very different cultures. He also discusses the delicate business of straying from historical fact in order to make the narrative work. And if you’re having trouble staying motivated with your daily progress with writing, Graham’s insights on habits and routines might be just the thing you need. Marc Graham has been a storyteller most of his life, beginning with music and theatre in his early years—and moving on to what he calls “really atrocious” attempts at science fiction in his early teens. In addition to the novels being published this year, Marc Graham is also the author of the Civil War-era Of Ashes and Dust, published in 2017, and he’s working on a non-fiction book on writing, Runes for Writers, due early in 2020. Marc Graham's website Intro music by Moby Outro by Dan-o-Songs

Marie Munkara was born on the banks of the Mainoru River in Arnhemland. Author of several books including Of Ashes and Rivers that Run to the Sea and her first book Every Secret Thing, which won the 2008 David Unaipon Award and the 2010 NT Book of the Year.  Marie chats with us about her current doctoral thesis covering topics around her Arnhemland family, her peoples ancient history, myths, legends, tales of floods, sea level changes and much more.  

CASTLE ROCK, CO—Award-winning author Marc Graham creates a fresh tale that weaves history and legend in Song of Songs: A Novel of the Queen of Sheba (April 16, 2019, Blank Slate Press). Using the newest archaeological finds and linguistic research, Graham constructs an accurate depiction of the Middle East in Old Testament times while bringing to light an important but rarely touched upon historical figure. Lift the veil of legend for the untold story of Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, and Bathsheba, wife and mother of Israel’s first kings. When Makeda comes of age she inherits what her father has left behind. Her city is on the brink of destruction as a crumbling dam threatens to wash away everything that Makeda has known. Graham’s characters explore the idea of familial honor in times of cultural disruption, their individual paths in light of their strong mythic beliefs, and to give voice to powerful women in history often neglected. Award-winning author Marc Graham dives into a much glossed over historical figure in Song of Songs: A Novel of the Queen of Sheba (Blank Slate Press, April 16, 2019). Using the latest archaeological findings and linguistic research, Graham constructs an accurate depiction of the Old Testament Middle East to revive the untold story of Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, and Bathsheba, wife and mother of Israel’s first kings. In an interview, Marc Graham discusses: >The most recent archeological and linguistic research that led him to write Makeda’s story >The current crisis in Yemen, Makeda’s homeland, and his partnership with Zakat Foundation of America >His background as an award-winning author and how storytelling can be a tool to broaden perspectives and transform lives >His use of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Ethiopian, and Masonic myths for this non-traditional retelling of the Queen of Sheba’s story >How the shift from matriarchal polytheism to patriarchal monotheism changed our view of history >The importance of story, myth, and lore to social development >The power of myth in the #MeToo era Marc is pledging half of the book's proceeds to Yemen humanitarian relief and is partnering with the Zakat Foundation of America who will be matching his funds. Marc Graham was raised in Michigan before attending Rice University in Texas, where he studied mechanical engineering. After spending several years traveling the country with his wife, he eventually landed in Colorado where he lives along the Rocky Mountains. His first novel, Of Ashes and Dust, won the Paul Gillette Memorial Writing Contest and National Writers Association Manuscript Contest. Graham is an actor, speaker, story coach, shamanic practitioner, and whisky aficionado. When not on stage, in a pub, or bound to his computer, he can be found traipsing about the foothills and mountains with his wife and their Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. Learn more at https://www.marc-graham.com/. An Interview with Marc Graham 1. What kind of research did you have to do to dig into the Queen of Sheba’s history? Don’t tell Marie Kondo, but there was a significant expansion of my home library. I scoured recent (and some much older) books on history (both mainstream and heretical), comparative religion, and archaeology—including web sites dedicated to current excavations in Jerusalem and elsewhere. I also dug deep into the lore: Jewish, Ethiopian, Arabic, and Masonic. As it turns out, what we consider documented history begins around 500 years after the events of my story, so there were huge gaps in our knowledge that I had to fill in as best I could. I’ve tried to color within the lines of solid archaeological findings, while taking creative license with the story in between. 2. What first inspired you to write Makeda’s little known story? I’ve known the traditional, Biblical story of the Queen of Sheba since early childhood. When I entered Freemasonry in my late 20s, I discovered a whole new lore around the building of the temple in Jerusalem. One legend in particular caught my attention, about a love triangle between King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, and Hiram Abiff (the temple-builder). I began researching more variations on the story, and it wasn’t long before Makeda began whispering more of her story to me. 3. Could you share what you plan to do with the proceeds of the book? I’ve identified the land of Sheba as ancient Saba, located in what is today Yemen. Where a magnificent dam once watered the desert to feed a nation, today millions of people lack food, clean water, and basic medical care. The ongoing civil war in Yemen has created what the UN considers the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, putting more than 8 million people (some figures go as high as 22 million) on the brink of starvation. To honor Makeda and her dedication to her people, I’ve pledged half of my proceeds from the book and subsidiary sales to Yemen humanitarian relief. The Zakat Foundation of America has graciously stepped in with matching funds to provide what aid we can to a war-ravaged people. 4. You went to school for Mechanical Engineering. How did you get on such a creative path of author, speaker, and story coach? For as long as I can remember, I’ve been both a storyteller and a tinkerer. On the one hand I created imaginary worlds, while on the other I took apart the objects of the real world and put them back together again—hopefully without too many leftover parts. Engineering is about creative problem-solving, identifying a need or challenge, and crafting a satisfying solution. Storytelling serves much the same function, whether the need be sheer entertainment or social change. Since many of my stories involve lost or forgotten or hidden history, I have to reverse-engineer the accepted story to get to a plausible version of “what actually happened.” 5. What do you hope people take away from Makeda’s story? Mainly, I just want people to enjoy the 10 hours or so they’ll spend in this world, to come away richer for the experience. If there’s a larger takeaway or theme, I suppose it would be that each of us has the power to choose how we respond to our circumstances, even if we can’t control the circumstances themselves. We all have the power to change our world, whether that world extends a few blocks or around the globe. And it’s important to recognize that truth is not the story the world tells about you, or that you tell to the world—it’s the story you tell with your actions that matters. Song of Songs brings two powerful women fighting for power and love to light that history had forgotten.

Futhark, the Runic aplphabet, is a key component in Marc Graham's process known as Runes for Writers. The ancient system helps storytellers more easily access the realm of ideas, the world of the Muses, the Source of Story. By integrating left- and right-brain activity, Marc’s process seeks to open your awareness to the subconscious levels where true creativity takes place. On the podcast, Marc gives us an overview of the process. Note: it’s for anyone who needs a creative boost to their imagination and who may be all the way stuck or completely stuck. The system is useful for a variety of needs: providing quick character sketches, aiding in character development, troubleshooting specific scenes, and even outlining your story from beginning to end Marc also brings us to date with his book-related news—and it’s all upbeat. Marc Graham published Of Ashes and Dust last year following years of work, writing and rewriting. Now, he’s got one book slated for release next more and several more projects in the cue and raring to go. As Marc says, giving up has never been an option.  Marc Graham's website Intro music by Moby Outro music by Dan-o-Songs

This time I bring you an interview with author Marc Graham.  We talk about all kinds of things from ancient Egypt to ancient maps, his new projects, and of course, storytelling.   Marc Graham is an author, speaker, story coach, shamanic practitioner, and whisky aficionado (Macallan 18, one ice cube). His novels include Of Ashes and Dust (March 2017), Song of Songs: A Novel of the Queen of Sheba (May 2019), and Prince of the West (late 2019). He is also the developer of the Runes for Writers creativity-booster system. When not on stage, in a pub, or bound to his computer, he can be found traipsing about the foothills and mountains with his wife and their Greater Swiss Mountain Dog.  Links: https://www.marc-graham.com/ Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/runes-for-writers/x/6805394#/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fwRuf4tyCOqHlyT40X4Cg

History does have a tendency to repeat itself. What if Christians in America today find themselves in much the same situation which the people of God in Israel found themselves so long ago? What does has God to say to people who live in times of...