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embrace run chances competitors rafflecopter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 3:04

If you look at your competitors as something to be feared and avoided you're living in the dark age. These days offer us plenty of ways to make the most out of these competitors. No longer should they be avoided. Embrace them instead! Not sure what we're talking about? That's okay, because today we are going to show you how you can use your competitors to help advance your own business- and without crushing anyone else on your rise up. Interacting If your competitor has a blog, follow it. Comment on the articles they write. Comment on social media accounts, and respond to tweets. It may seem contradictory but doing this will put you in front of your competitors audience. That isn't all either. This will also help you build a solid online, working relationship with these competitive businesses which will help you to move forward with our other suggestions. Join Together If you can't beat them, join them. Everyone has heard that old saying. Interestingly enough it proves true for our intents and purposes here today. Once you have begun to develop an online relationship with your competition through interaction you may want to try setting up a joint venture. We aren't talking about something huge like a new company, but rather small things which will merge the two distinct audiences together. Here are a few ideas: Run a sale spanning both businesses and websites. Create a workshop together where your business covers one topic and their business covers another. Run a mutual online giveaway boasting items from both stores. If you use Rafflecopter there are Facebook like and Twitter follow options which can help both businesses increase their reach. See if another successful business is interested in becoming affiliates. This means you are able to advertise on their site, and vice versa. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved. Guest blog on their site and allow them to write a guest blog for yours in return. Offer A Helping Hand There are several ways you can help your competition while helping yourself at the exact same time. If you think about it you will see it is possibly the smartest thing you could do as far as your marketing efforts. You don't appear to be getting anything in return, but the truth is that every nice thing you do for another company will end up benefiting you in some small way. A prime example is interviewing the owner of a competitive company for your blog site. Chances are high the company will promote the piece, which gets your own business out in front of their customers. Another idea may be to offer your competitor a spot in a promotion or business write up you are doing for the same exact reason. A little bit of time and effort should give you unique ways to offer a helping hand. Get creative and you sure are to reap the benefits.

Why More Content Marketing Isn't Always Better- And What Is

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 3:50

More is not always better, and content marketing is a key example of this. While content marketing can be a viable technique to help give your company that little boost it needs, there are a vast amount of companies which overuse it. You may be wondering how such a thing could be overused. It helps to rank you higher in the search engines, and bring more customers in from social media, right? Yes, it does, but there is a firm goal with this type of marketing which is often overlooked in the race for the top spot on search engines. Let's take a look at the real reasons why more content marketing isn't always better before we delve into what actually is. Why More Content Marketing Isn't Always Better Businesses spend numerous hours, tons of effort, and lots of money on content marketing. They push the strategy so hard that they tend to forget what the original goal was- to engage the audience content marketing brings in. Optimizing keywords, ranking high in the search engines, and spending money on articles to bring in your audience isn't going to help you one iota if you don't have something on your site meant to engage the audience. So how are you supposed to engage them? Continue reading to find out. How To Engage Your Audience Engaging your audience is actually incredibly simple, which is why it is such a shame so many businesses forget it. Once you have brought people onto your site via content marketing, have something for them to do. Below is a comprehensive listing of just a few easy ideas. Run giveaways. Rafflecopter is a good gadget to use, but you can use any method or gadget you like. Giveaways do not have to be huge. Plenty of people will enter them for the chance of winning a small item or bundle of small items. Have polls for your audience to vote on. The best polls are those on the same topic as your business niche. Ask for people's opinion. This may include surveys, or short bits of information asking the readers to express their opinion on a given subject via comments. Always use a call for action at the end of your articles. A call to action is written into the last paragraph of a blog post or article which prompts the reader to do something- anything. Offer links to additional information. This can be information on your site, from an outside site, or could even be citing references used to write the article. Whichever way it goes, it gives the reader the opportunity to delve further into a topic pertaining to your given business niche. That's Not All These are, of course, just a few general ideas which have been proven time and again to work effectively. The main idea is to come up with your own way of engaging your audience. Just remember that getting something out there is only the first step. In the majority of cases, you must then personally engage with your audience. You can not simply ask for people's opinions and leave it at that. If the opinions are being posted via comments, you must try to respond to at least a portion of them. Responding to all people can be virtually impossible, but giving their comment a like allows them to feel as though you have actually read what they had to say. On blog sites, responding to at least a quarter to half of all commenters is a good idea. On social media sites, responding to more is necessary. Just remember that the ultimate goal of content marketing is to engage your audience, and conversing with them will keep them engaged, thus keeping your business at the forefront of their minds.

How To Make The Most Of Your Competitors

embrace run chances competitors rafflecopter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 3:04

If you look at your competitors as something to be feared and avoided you're living in the dark age. These days offer us plenty of ways to make the most out of these competitors. No longer should they be avoided. Embrace them instead! Not sure what we're talking about? That's okay, because today we are going to show you how you can use your competitors to help advance your own business- and without crushing anyone else on your rise up. Interacting If your competitor has a blog, follow it. Comment on the articles they write. Comment on social media accounts, and respond to tweets. It may seem contradictory but doing this will put you in front of your competitors audience. That isn't all either. This will also help you build a solid online, working relationship with these competitive businesses which will help you to move forward with our other suggestions. Join Together If you can't beat them, join them. Everyone has heard that old saying. Interestingly enough it proves true for our intents and purposes here today. Once you have begun to develop an online relationship with your competition through interaction you may want to try setting up a joint venture. We aren't talking about something huge like a new company, but rather small things which will merge the two distinct audiences together. Here are a few ideas: Run a sale spanning both businesses and websites. Create a workshop together where your business covers one topic and their business covers another. Run a mutual online giveaway boasting items from both stores. If you use Rafflecopter there are Facebook like and Twitter follow options which can help both businesses increase their reach. See if another successful business is interested in becoming affiliates. This means you are able to advertise on their site, and vice versa. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved. Guest blog on their site and allow them to write a guest blog for yours in return. Offer A Helping Hand There are several ways you can help your competition while helping yourself at the exact same time. If you think about it you will see it is possibly the smartest thing you could do as far as your marketing efforts. You don't appear to be getting anything in return, but the truth is that every nice thing you do for another company will end up benefiting you in some small way. A prime example is interviewing the owner of a competitive company for your blog site. Chances are high the company will promote the piece, which gets your own business out in front of their customers. Another idea may be to offer your competitor a spot in a promotion or business write up you are doing for the same exact reason. A little bit of time and effort should give you unique ways to offer a helping hand. Get creative and you sure are to reap the benefits.

Why More Content Marketing Isn't Always Better- And What Is

run offer responding giveaways optimizing content marketing always better rafflecopter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 3:50

More is not always better, and content marketing is a key example of this. While content marketing can be a viable technique to help give your company that little boost it needs, there are a vast amount of companies which overuse it. You may be wondering how such a thing could be overused. It helps to rank you higher in the search engines, and bring more customers in from social media, right? Yes, it does, but there is a firm goal with this type of marketing which is often overlooked in the race for the top spot on search engines. Let's take a look at the real reasons why more content marketing isn't always better before we delve into what actually is. Why More Content Marketing Isn't Always Better Businesses spend numerous hours, tons of effort, and lots of money on content marketing. They push the strategy so hard that they tend to forget what the original goal was- to engage the audience content marketing brings in. Optimizing keywords, ranking high in the search engines, and spending money on articles to bring in your audience isn't going to help you one iota if you don't have something on your site meant to engage the audience. So how are you supposed to engage them? Continue reading to find out. How To Engage Your Audience Engaging your audience is actually incredibly simple, which is why it is such a shame so many businesses forget it. Once you have brought people onto your site via content marketing, have something for them to do. Below is a comprehensive listing of just a few easy ideas. Run giveaways. Rafflecopter is a good gadget to use, but you can use any method or gadget you like. Giveaways do not have to be huge. Plenty of people will enter them for the chance of winning a small item or bundle of small items. Have polls for your audience to vote on. The best polls are those on the same topic as your business niche. Ask for people's opinion. This may include surveys, or short bits of information asking the readers to express their opinion on a given subject via comments. Always use a call for action at the end of your articles. A call to action is written into the last paragraph of a blog post or article which prompts the reader to do something- anything. Offer links to additional information. This can be information on your site, from an outside site, or could even be citing references used to write the article. Whichever way it goes, it gives the reader the opportunity to delve further into a topic pertaining to your given business niche. That's Not All These are, of course, just a few general ideas which have been proven time and again to work effectively. The main idea is to come up with your own way of engaging your audience. Just remember that getting something out there is only the first step. In the majority of cases, you must then personally engage with your audience. You can not simply ask for people's opinions and leave it at that. If the opinions are being posted via comments, you must try to respond to at least a portion of them. Responding to all people can be virtually impossible, but giving their comment a like allows them to feel as though you have actually read what they had to say. On blog sites, responding to at least a quarter to half of all commenters is a good idea. On social media sites, responding to more is necessary. Just remember that the ultimate goal of content marketing is to engage your audience, and conversing with them will keep them engaged, thus keeping your business at the forefront of their minds.

2074. Rafflecopter

Marketing Online

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 13:10

Hoy hablamos de Rafflecopter, una herramienta para realizar sorteos para hacer crecer nuestro Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest o Newsletter.

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Episode 117: A Chat with Historical Author, Liz Tolsma

The Because Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 36:48

I was so excited to FINALLY get to chat with Liz Tolsma on the podcast this week. Her book, A Picture of Hope, released in October and features an American journalist set on getting children out of occupied France before the Nazi regime decides they're expendable. Liz's passion for special needs children shines through our conversation, and her commitment to WWII fiction as a way to prepare our hearts for hard times really encouraged me. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Liz Tolsma's New WWII Novel Really Does offer a Picture of Hope We had a lovely chat about the value of people with disabilities and special needs--about their value in society and to the Lord. Liz shared how she'd come up with part of the story idea years ago and, when she learned of this new series, Heroines of WWII, how it transformed first to a story about a woman journalist, and then how she chose to include a child with Down Syndrome and how it affected her. Liz has seven or eight WWII novels, and we chatted about a few of them, including my favorite, Snow on the Tulips from the Women of Courage series. We also took a moment to chat about her upcoming release, also taking place in France, Slashed Canvas. Part of the Ever After Mysteries, Slashed Canvas combines a Russian grand duchess and MacDonald's fairy tale, The Lost Princess. This book releases February 1, and you don't want to miss it. One thing we didn't chat about that we should have... DUH. Liz has her own podcast all about HISTORICAL fiction. WOOHOO! So, Be sure to check out Christian Historical Fiction Talk. A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma A Photojournalist Risks Her Life to Save a Very Special Child Full of intrigue, adventure, and romance, this series celebrates the unsung heroes—the heroines of WWII. Journalist Nellie Wilkerson has spent the bulk of the war in London, photographing mothers standing in milk lines—and she's bored. She jumps at the chance to go to France, where the Allied forces recently landed. There she enlists Jean-Paul Breslau of the French underground to take her to the frontlines. On the journey, they stumble upon a great tragedy, leaving a girl with special needs being orphaned. Can Nellie and Jean-Paul see the child to a safe haven while being pursued by the Nazis, who are pressed by the advancing Allies and determined to destroy all they can before they flee? Liz wanted to ensure you didn't forget about... the other authors who have released WWII novels set in France recently and the promotion they have going! Three authors, each with a WWII novel set in France... what more could you want. Join Melanie Dobson, Sarah Sundin, and Liz Tolsma as they celebrate France in WWII with their newest releases! Each author has great blog posts this week. You can find those here: Liz Tolsma Melanie Dobson Sarah Sundin You'll want to visit the WEBSITE for all the information about it (and the Rafflecopter!). January 29, 2022 you will want to meet on Liz Tolsma's Page for the Facebook chat to close out the promotion! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Episode 116: Until Leaves Fall in Paris with Sarah Sundin

The Because Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 38:31

Sarah Sundin, the queen of the WWII novel, talks about her upcoming release, Until Leaves Fall in Paris, and shares about her characters, their motivations, and made me fall in love with four-year-old Josie in just a few minutes of chatting about her. Additionally, she has teamed up with authors Melanie Dobson and Liz Tolsma for a fun "Winter in France" party with prizes, a live Facebook chat, and all kinds of exciting things! Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me a small commission at no extra expense to you. I'm Excited for this Amazing WWII Novel Set in the City of Lights Sarah and I had a lovely time talking about her newest WWII novel, Until Leaves Fall in Paris. A bookstore? A ballerina? A delightful child? What doesn't this book have to recommend it? Well, for right now, the fact that it's not in my eager hands but only for the next two weeks, right? SQUEE! The book showcases what happened to many Americans who thought they were safe as neutral parties in Paris... until the United States entered the war and they became the enemy! Add to that an opposites-attract romance, danger, and intrigue, and squee! Sarah also gave us a peek not only into the book she's finishing up right now, but also the next THREE about Dutch refugees in the British Isles. Oh, boy. I'm so excited. We also chatted about two other authors who have released WWII novels set in France recently! Keep reading to learn how to get in on the party! Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin As the Nazis march toward Paris in 1940, American ballerina Lucie Girard buys her favorite English-language bookstore to allow the Jewish owners to escape. Lucie struggles to run Green Leaf Books due to oppressive German laws and harsh conditions, but she finds a way to aid the resistance by passing secret messages between the pages of her books. Widower Paul Aubrey wants nothing more than to return to the States with his little girl, but the US Army convinces him to keep his factory running and obtain military information from his German customers. As the war rages on, Paul offers his own resistance by sabotaging his product and hiding British airmen in his factory. After they meet in the bookstore, Paul and Lucie are drawn to each other, but she rejects him when she discovers he sells to the Germans. And for Paul to win her trust would mean betraying his mission. Master of WWII-era fiction Sarah Sundin invites you onto the streets of occupied Paris to discover whether love or duty will prevail. You can find out more about Sarah and her WWII novels on her WEBSITE. Don't forget about the Winter in France Celebration! Three authors, each with a WWII novel set in France... what more could you want. Join Melanie Dobson, Sarah Sundin, and Liz Tolsma as they celebrate France in WWII with their newest releases! You'll want to visit the WEBSITE for all the information about it (and the Rafflecopter!). January 22, 2022 you want to meet on Liz Tolsma's Page for the Facebook live party! Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

Engaging Kids with the Mass with Jennifer Sharpe, author of My First Interactive Mass Book

Catholic Kidlit

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 20:13

In today's episode, I speak with author Jennifer Sharpe about My Interactive Mass Book, published with Ascension Kids. You'll hear about: Last episode's giveaway winner, and this week's giveaway Illustration progress for upcoming book Arthur the Clumsy Altar Server Jennifer's inspiration from a neighbor in church to publish her work Her unique publication path Why interactive features of the Mass book matter Where to find My First Interactive Mass Book! Ascension Kids is generously offering TWO free copies of My First Interactive Mass Book through our Rafflecopter giveaway. Enter for your chance to win this helpful book for interacting with the Holy Mass! Want to learn more about publishing an interactive children's book? Jennifer Sharpe and I do a deep-dive into her publishing story, and share the full video with you (along with tips of the trade) in the Catholic Kidlit Writers Club. Enroll now for 2022 and unlock this exclusive interview and many other benefits at www.catholickidlit.com Sound from Zapsplat.com

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Igniting Children's Love for the Mass and the Eucharist with Kristina Lahr, author of Candle's Great Feast

Catholic Kidlit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 17:37

In this episode, I am honored to share with you an interview with Kristina Lahr, the author of Candle's Great Feast, which Kristina self-published in March of this year, 2021. We cover: Her inspiration in Adoration A message of trusting in God's love for children The heartwarming story behind Candle's Great Feast Her self-publishing vs. traditional publishing decision process How she found her illustrator Where to find Kristina Lahr and her picture book! Kristina is generously offering a free, signed copy of Candle's Great Feast through our Rafflecopter giveaway. Enter for your chance to win this book full of heart! Want to learn more about self-publishing a Catholic picture book? Kristina Lahr and I do a deep-dive into her publishing story, and share the full video with you (along with tips of the trade) in the Catholic Kidlit Writers Club. Apply today for 2022 and unlock this exclusive interview and many other benefits at www.catholickidlit.com Sound from Zapsplat.com

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Promoting Our Offer!

Make My Day eCommerce Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 63:40

Today we go into the Ecwid Dashboard and add a product, then we head over to Rafflecopter and start a giveaway. Once we do all that it is time to promote that giveaway and then finally we discuss gift cards and vouchers, how to produce your own digital gift giveaway. Let's promote our offer.

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031 How to Create a Reader Funnel with Derek Murphy

The Rebel Author Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 69:59

Episode Show Notes Today's podcast is with Derek Murphy. We're talking about how to create a reader funnel, what one is, how to create it and why it's key to developing a fan base. This week's questions is: What kind of content do you put in your reader funnel? Book recommendation this week is my book 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist. Grab a copy on Kobo here: Find out more about our guest on his website: creativindie.com Win a signed ARC of The Anatomy of Prose Competition 1, on Instagram here. Competition 2 is through Rafflecopter, you can enter here: Don't forget The Anatomy of Prose is on preorder now, you can get it in ebook paperback and hardback here. LAUNCH PARTY I'll be hosting a LIVE Q&A to celebrate the launch of The Anatomy of Prose: 12 Steps to Sensational Sentences. The Live will be on the 29th May at 9pm BST, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 6am AEST. If you'd like to ask me anything about writing, marketing, publishing or… unicorns then drop your questions in the blog, the Rebel Author Facebook group, or tweet me @rebelauthorpod This week's rebel is Adrian Farr. If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to new patron, Paul A. If you'd like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE

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#024 Online Promotion Pt. 2

Your Writing Does Not Suck

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 25:49

*Please forgive the audio. We’re working on smoothing out the remote recordings. Coming at you from the lockdown in Seattle… Part Two of Online Promo. In this chunk, the group talks about self-promotion through guest blogging, author pages, newsletters, entering contest, hosting contests, and using the member benefits of your local writing organizations. Tracey chats about her first author interview and Jess makes the mistake of trying to do Anne’s hosting job. QUOTE: “We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” – Max Depree LINKS: - Rafflecopter - Author giveaway tips and considerations (RaffleCopter blog) - Social Media promotion rules (easy-to-read, but first published in 2011 – you will want to confirm recent updates) - GDRP explained - Mailerlite -- Jessica’s current email host CREDITS: This episode of Your Writing Does Not Suck was recorded and edited by Anne M. Belen.

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BTS This Week - Week Ending 15 March 2020

BTS This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 52:01

On this week’s show: sales and streams keep BTS on the charts without the help of radio, Taehyung releases a sweet ballad, and more. Intro song: Sweet Night by V (Spotify) Featured image: Photo by Kolar.io on Unsplash Enter our first anniversary giveaway on Rafflecopter! Data Drop News Sales and streams continue chart domination Radio play still nonexistent Show wins continue Taehyung releases solo for Itaewon Class Namjoon discusses making 7 on VLIVE New docuseries coming 5th Muster DVD goes on sale Next Week Last Word: Things to do while isolating Data Drop Run BTS Ep 95 (Weverse) BTS Has Now Charted As Many Hot 100 Hits As All Other K-Pop Artists Combined (Forbes) BTS Owns The Entire Top 10 On The World Digital Song Sales Chart ... Again (Forbes) Boy With Luv ft Halsey (YouTube) Mic Drop (YouTube) Blood Sweat & Tears (YouTube) ON Official MV (YouTube) Black Swan Official MV (YouTube) Sweet Night (YouTube) Map of the Soul: 7 (Spotify) Boy With Luv ft Halsey (Spotify) Hope World (Spotify) Dimple (Spotify) Magic Shop (Spotify) Make It Right (Spotify) Make It Right ft Lauv (Spotify) ON ft Sia (Spotify) My Time (Spotify) Filter (Spotify) 24/7=Heaven (Spotify) Who (feat. BTS) by Lauv (Spotify) Sweet Night (Spotify) Etc Mnet x BTS | 25 Mnet Interview (ENG ver.) (YouTube) Rolling Stone Music Now Podcast: The Magic of BTS - and the History of Boy Bands Millions of BTS fans use these 2 apps to connect and shop. No tech startups needed (Fast Company) How BTS Always Keep Fans Coming Back for More (Pop Crush) New BangtanTV Videos [EPISODE] BTS (방탄소년단) 'Black Swan' MV Shooting Sketch [PREVIEW] BTS (방탄소년단) 5TH MUSTER '매직샵(MAGIC SHOP)' DVD SPOT [BANGTAN BOMB] 3J Unit Photo Shooting behind - BTS (방탄소년단) [CHOREOGRAPHY] BTS (방탄소년단) ‘ON’ Dance Practice (Fix ver.) News BTS 2020 MV Playlist (YouTube) BTS’s “Map Of The Soul: 7” Ranks High On Albums Charts In UK, Germany, And More In 3rd Week (Soompi) BTS On The Billboard 200: 5 Ways They Made History With Their New Album (Forbes) BTS On The Canadian Albums Chart: 4 Ways They Made History When Their New Album Debuted (Forbes) BTS’s “Map Of The Soul: 7” Becomes Their 1st Korean Album To Go Platinum In Japan (Soompi) BTS’s New Album Is Eligible For Gold Status In The U.S. After Just Two Weeks (Forbes) BTS brings the nostalgia on latest album (Iowa State Daily) #BillboardRecalculate controversy explained (The Korea Herald) Sweet Night (Spotify) Sweet Night (iTunes) [MV] V (BTS) - Sweet Night [이태원 클라쓰 OST Part.12(ITAEWON CLASS OST Part.12)] (YouTube) BTS Member V's 'Sweet Night' for Korean Drama Itaewon Class Is a Balm for a Bittersweet Story (Time) BTS' V's "Sweet Night" Lyrics Are So Soothing, They'll Leave You Mesmerized (Elite Daily) Namjun's 7 Behind (VLIVE) BTS: RM's Recent VLIVE Was an Emotional Journey (Showbiz CheatSheet) BTS Will Reportedly Release New "Break the Silence" Documentary Series (Teen Vogue) [PREVIEW] BTS (방탄소년단) 5TH MUSTER '매직샵(MAGIC SHOP)' DVD SPOT (YouTube) Next Week 16 Mar, Mon: The Fact Award winner announcement, online 17 Mar, Tues: Run BTS Ep 96 20 Mar, Fri: Anniversary of RM, Namjoon’s first mixtape Last Word Things to do to pass the time during isolation Where You Can Find BTW Subscribe for free at: Spotify ~ Apple Podcasts ~ Google Podcasts ~ Stitcher ~ Deezer If you listen on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher, please leave a comment and review. BTS This Week website BTS This Week Facebook page Twitter – btsmamabear YouTube – BTS Mama Bear TikTok – btsmamabear

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90 l What Makes You Unique

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 10:30

Signup for the chance of a free copy of The Consultant's Code. A new winner chosen weekly by Rafflecopter until May 1, 2020. Enter at https://buff.ly/38yp5K2 In this episode, we are going to learn from Andy how to effectively present the key skills that make us stand out because this allows our clients to clearly identify the value that we can bring to the project and the team. Check out this episode now and apply the useful tips and experience the benefit it brings to your professional development. Quotes: “Get Back To Keeping It Simple.” “You Are Unique And You Provide A Lot Of Different Value To The Market Place.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) Doing An Inventory Of Our Skills (01:33) 2-3 Personal Skills That Make You Unique (02:52) Asking Your Friends And Family (03:48) 2-3 Technical Skills That Make You Stand Out (07:04) Your Challenge For This Week (07:22) Things May Change (09:06) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The International Bestselling Book On Amazon (10:14) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com

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89 l She Is Me - He Is Me

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 34:31

Signup for the chance of a free copy of The Consultant's Code. A new winner chosen weekly by Rafflecopter until May 1, 2020. Enter at https://buff.ly/38yp5K2 In this episode, Cat and Andy explain and emphasize the importance of connecting to the human element. In the day to day tasks of consultants or people who work in a system, it is easy to get so focused on the processes and different items within the system and lose sight of its effect on people’s lives directly or indirectly. Listen in now and understand the impact of being able to apply empathy as we work on being better in our professional endeavors. Quotes: “Even The Very Way We Communicate Will Determine How Attached Or Detached You Are From The Human Element.” “The Ultimate Purpose For All Of Us To Be Here Is To Add Value.” “What Drives Us All As Humans Are Relatability And Emotions.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:27) The Human Element (07:07) The System (10:06) The Impact On The Goals And The People (12:01) Creating The Connection To The Human Element (18:50) A Factor In Forward-thinking (20:28) Understanding The Human Impact (24:00) What Actually Motivates Human (25:35) Motivated Through Emotion (26:11) Connecting To The Actual Impact On People (28:54) Thinking About The End Result That Benefits People (30:41) “She Is Me” (33:13) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The International Bestselling Book On Amazon (34:21) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com

Basic Blogging Tips for Beginners #194

Social Media with the DE Divah -aka- The Delaware Blogger

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 10:54

Driving Traffic to Your Blog with Giveaways and Product Reviews on Amazon In this episode of Basic Blogging Tips for Beginners I talk about how using giveaways, contests and product reviews on Amazon can help drive more traffic to your blog. If you received gifts for the holidays and love the recipient too much to tell him or her that you hate the item, don't re-gift it, GIVE IT AWAY in a blog contest. Make sure to stipulate that the contest is open to USA Residents only, otherwise, depending on the gift, you may be spending more money in shipping then in the price of the product. Gift Cards purchased from stores or Amazon are great for monthly or quarterly contests. Sign up for a free account with Rafflecopter so that you can gather email addresses to build your lists for newsletters. Always review items that you have ordered from Amazon and include a link to your blog and if you can, write a blog post review for more exposure. https://delblogger.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/DelawareBlogger/message

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The Fourth Annual BEAUTY NEWS Awards 2019

BEAUTY NEWS

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 39:18

Welcome to the 2019 Annual Beauty News Awards! In this video we talk about the best and worst makeup products and brands as voted by you for 2019! Thank you to everyone who voted for your nominees and winners of each category! We hope you have a Merry Christmas & safe and happy New Year! Giveaway Details Please have your guardians permission to enter if you are under 18 as we will need your postal address if you win. Prize is up to $100USD to spend on Beautylish.com, you choose your items, we will order and pay for them and have them delivered directly to you. If Beautylish does not ship to your country we will order the items and ship them to you personally. Please refer to the Rafflecopter widget for the competition end date. We will contact the winner via email so please log in to the widget with an email address that you check regularly. We will re-draw another random winner if the prize is not claimed within 48 hours. Enter here: https://beautynewsofficial.blogspot.com/2019/12/beauty-news-holiday-2019-giveaway.html Categories The Best Trend of 2019 Worst Trend of 2019 Best Palette Release of 2019 Worst Palette Release of 2019 Most Unique Product Release of 2019 Best Collaboration of 2019 Worst Collaboration of 2019 Best Drugstore Release of 2019 Best Higher End/Luxury Release of 2019 Best Indie Release of 2019 Best Overall Brand of 2019 Worst Overall Brand of 2019 Best Overall Product of 2019 Worst Overall Product of 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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81 l A Fish That Can't Climb A Tree

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 30:21

Signup for the chance of a free copy of The Consultant's Code. A new winner chosen weekly by Rafflecopter until May 1, 2020. Enter at https://buff.ly/38yp5K2 In this episode, Cat and Andy discuss insights taken from the analogy of a fish that can’t climb a tree. It is truly difficult when we are forced to do something that we are not capable of or were not trained to do so. They also talk about the importance of being able to rise above the problem and be part of the solution. Go ahead and listen to this episode now and gain more useful perspectives that will greatly hone your skills and character. Quotes: “The Secret To Performance Is To See A Person For What They Can Bring Into The Table.” “In Order To Solve A Problem, It Can’t Be At The Same Consciousness Level As The Problem.” Show Notes: (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:49) Wanting Things To Be Different Than What They Are (03:44) We Are Living Inter-dependently With Each Other (05:55) Talking About Expectations (07:38) Great Companies Take Time To Hire The Right Person (10:50) Poor Coaching (13:11) An Activity For Performance Review (16:22) The Waterfall Methodology Vs. The Agile Methodology And Retrospective (22:52) Rising Above The Problem (23:36) Catching People Doing Things Correctly And Telling Them (25:25) Being Retrospective And Realistic (26:56) Picking The Right Indicators (28:28) Being Aware That We’re Human Beings (29:15) Andy’s New Book The Consultant’s Code Has Recently Has Made It To #1 As The International Bestselling Book On Amazon (30:23) Check Out The Consultant’s Code Book At https://theconsultantscode.com

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Episode 56 - Treasure Hunt

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 79:54

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/. Treasure Hunt - tips for finding rare, hard to find and out-of-print games. Also our Extra Life Warmup Wrap up including a first look at the Teotihuacan expansion. Please subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis is the 56th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on August 28th, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at Nine Thirty Eastern: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. Using these links costs you nothing extra and we earn a small amount from qualifying purchases, which helps us offset the cost of producing this show. Some games mentioned in this podcast were provided by publishers in the form of review copies. This episode includes:---Viewer/Listener Feedback--- We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.com---Ask The Bellhop--- Today’s topic comes from Canadian game designer Todd Crapper who writes:I am looking for an older out of print game, Atlantic Star. I was wondering if you knew a place I could get this or a place that sells older out of print games like this.Board Game Geek Geek Market, Noble Knight Games, Boardgameco, Math Trades, Amazon, Ebay, Abebooks, DriveThruRPG, Wayne’s Books. The Dragon’s Trove, The Shop on the Borderlands, Related Blog Post: Where to find rare and out-of-print board games:---Announcements--- Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter. Get weekly updates about everything going on at The Bellhop in your mail. https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.comZenteeko - Review and Giveaway: The giveaway ends at Midnight, at night, on September 4th. Check out my review and enter to win using the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of the page. We’ve got 1 copy to give away. This contest is open world wide.Get yourself a copy: ZenteekoEnter here: Zenteeko, a Great board Game for Gaming Outdoors: New YouTube Videos: We’re trying something new on youtube. Starting with last week's episode we are now releasing sections of our podcast out onto youtube as separate videos. Ask The Bellhop Videos, The Game Room Videos, The Road to Extra Life:Our next stop on the road to extra life will be a Level Up Roleplaying event that will be hitting on September 28th.Two seatings, noon and 6pm. 4 hour sessions. RPG book exchange between session. $5 to play, $2 buy in for the book exchange. To Donate: windsorextralife.com---Tabletop Gaming Weekly--- A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week.Sorcerer, Tower of Madness, Dead Man’s Cabal, Teotihuacan, Teotihuacan Late Preclassic Period, Gentes , Pitchcar, Go Cuckoo, Related blog post: Tabletop Gaming Weekly---Blog Plug and Patreon Shout Out--- Head over to the Tabletop Bellhop Blog where you can read more about today’s topics and more. The Tabletop Bellhop Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhopFind us all over the web:Facebook www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/Twitter Twitter.com/tabletopbellhopInstagram www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/BoardGameGeek boardgamegeek.com/guild/3347YouTube www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1Twitch twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop MeWe

Episode 55 - Take The Shot

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 70:32

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/. Take The Shot. Tips for running public play one-shot role playing games. Also a first look at Tower of Madness, playing King of the Dice with adults and a return to the card game Lotus. Please subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis is the 55th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on August 21st, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at Nine Thirty Eastern: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. Using these links costs you nothing extra and we earn a small amount from qualifying purchases, which helps us offset the cost of producing this show. Some games mentioned in this podcast were provided by publishers in the form of review copies. This episode includes:---Viewer/Listener Feedback--- We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.comTwo play date night game suggestions from Kahty: Lost Cities, Wingspan, Sagrada, Carcassonne the Castle, Tzolk'in, HomesteadersOther links: Our Zenteeko Review and Giveaway, Alquerque, Abalone, Flamme Rouge---Ask The Bellhop--- Today’s topic comes from Nate Parker, who tweeted to ask:They wrote:I was hoping I could twist your arm into doing a write-up or podcast episode covering how to run a good RPG session for a gaming event (con/public event/etc.). I feel like it is different from regular sessions you have with known players, and I would love to hear some experienced people talk about it.Links: The CATS Method: A Story Game Opening Ritual. A good tabletop Safety Tool summary from The Gauntlet. Script Change RPG Toolbox. Related Blog Post: GM tips for running a one-shot role playing game in public---Announcements--- Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter. Get weekly updates about everything going on at The Bellhop in your mail. https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com--The Road to Extra Life-- The next stop on our road to extra life will be a Level Up Roleplaying Event hitting on September 21st. Expect to hear more about that charity RPG event in the coming weeks.To Donate: windsorextralife.com---Zenteeko - Review and Giveaway---00:40:11Win a copy of Zenteeko! Check out my review and enter to win using the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of the page. We’ve got 1 copy to give away. This contest is open world wide.Get yourself a copy: ZenteekoEnter here: Zenteeko, a Great board Game for Gaming Outdoors:---Tabletop Gaming Weekly--- A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week. Tower of Madness, King of the Dice, Lotus, Related blog post: Tabletop Gaming Weekly---Blog Plug and Patreon Shout Out--- Head over to the Tabletop Bellhop Blog where you can read more about today’s topics and more. The Tabletop Bellhop Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhopFind us all over the web:Facebook www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/Twitter Twitter.com/tabletopbellhopInstagram www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/BoardGameGeek boardgamegeek.com/guild/3347YouTube www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1Twitch twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop MeWe

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Episode 54 - Gateway Games TNG

Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 77:11

At Tabletop Bellhop we answer your game and game night questions, go "Ask The Bellhop" at https://tabletopbellhop.com/. Gateway Games - The Next Generation. The top gateway games of the last three years. Zenteeko review and giveaway. Dead Man’s Cabal and Sorcerer at new player counts. A return to DC Deck-Building for Sean and more! Please subscribe to our YouTube ChannelThis is the 54th episode of the Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast, an edited version of our live show recorded on August 14th, 2019. Join us as we stream live every week Wednesday’s at Nine Thirty Eastern: https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop. Disclosure: Some links below are affiliate links. As an associate, it costs you nothing, but we earn a small amount from qualifying purchases. Some games mentioned in this podcast are review copies provided by publishers. This episode includes:---Viewer/Listener Feedback--- We read off and respond to listener feedback. Send feedback to moe@tabletopbellhop.com or sean@tabletopbellhop.comGames mentioned and other links: Gloomhaven Scenario 64 Actual Play, Champions of Midgard, Raiders of the North Sea, FASA Masters of the Universe Review, Start Player, ---Ask The Bellhop--- Today’s topic is inspired by a question we received from Mr Uncle Awesome over on the Tabletop bellhop blog. They wrote:What is your favorite newish game to play with people just getting into the hobby, after games like catan, and ticket to ride?Links: Azul, Sagrada, Go Cuckoo, Gizmos, Kingdomino, The Mind, Robo Rally, Lotus, Chocolatiers, Copenhagen, Planet, Kodama The Tree SpiritsRelated Blog Post: The Top Gateway Board Games of the Last Three Years---Announcements--- Newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter. Get weekly updates about everything going on at The Bellhop in your mail. https://newsletter.tabletopbellhop.com--The Road to Extra Life-- A reminder that Saturday August 24th is our extra life warm up event at the CG Realm here in Windsor and I want all of you to attend!If you are local, come down to The CG Realm for 12 hours of gaming goodness, from 10am to 10pm. If you can’t join us in person tune in to our twitch channel where we will be streaming the entire event LIVE.More Information: Check our the Facebook Event Page To Donate: windsorextralife.com---Zenteeko - Review and Giveaway---Win a copy of Zenteeko! Check out my review and enter to win using the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of the page. We’ve got 1 copy to give away. This contest is open world wide.Get yourself a copy: ZenteekoEnter here: Zenteeko, a Great board Game for Gaming Outdoors:---Tabletop Gaming Weekly--- A look at what games hit our tabletops over the last week. Dead Man’s Cabal, DC Deck-Building Game: Teen Titans, DC Deck-Building Game: Heroes Unite, Sorcerer, Related blog post: Tabletop Gaming Weekly---Blog Plug and Patreon Shout Out--- Head over to the Tabletop Bellhop Blog where you can read more about today’s topics and more. The Tabletop Bellhop Blog: https://tabletopbellhop.com If you enjoyed the show be sure to tip The Bellhop at: patreon.com/tabletopbellhopFind us all over the web:Facebook www.facebook.com/tabletopbellhop/Twitter Twitter.com/tabletopbellhopInstagram www.instagram.com/tabletopbellhop/BoardGameGeek boardgamegeek.com/guild/3347YouTube www.youtube.com/tabletopbellhop?sub_confirmation=1Twitch twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop MeWe

Poop Texting Fail

Dogs Are Smarter Than People: Writing Life, Marriage and Motivation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 25:02

a Rafflecopter giveaway So, two weeks ago the podcast featured poop texting and writing, but somehow only our random thought was uploaded and not the full broadcast. Carrie feels this may have been her mother refusing to allow such things be out in the open. She raised Carrie better than this, honestly. No decent woman … Continue reading "Poop Texting Fail"

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The AmWritingFantasy Podcast: Episode 29 – Are audiobooks worth it?

The Am Writing Fantasy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 33:28

Should you create an audiobook version of your novel? Are audiobooks worth it? If you do go ahead and get an audiobook created, despite the production costs involved, how do you then market the audiobook? And what about how to publish and distribute it? All your questions will be answered in this episode. The resources we mentioned were: ACX (Amazon audio production available for US citizens only): https://www.acx.com/ FindAwayVoices (available Internationally): https://findawayvoices.com/ Draft2Digital: https://draft2digital.com/ New episodes EVERY single Monday. To subscribe on YouTube, go here: http://bit.ly/1WIwIVC PATREON! Many bonus perks for those who become a patrons. https://www.patreon.com/AmWritingFantasy LET'S CONNECT! Closed Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmWritingFantasy/ Blog and Courses: https://www.amwritingfantasy.com/ Jesper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchmidtJesper Autumn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/weifarer Read the full transcript below. (Please note that it's automatically generated and while the AI is super cool, it isn't perfect. There may be misspellings or incorrect words on occasion). Jesper (0s): Have you ever wondered whether or not you should produce some audio books for your novels and is it even worth it? And how do you market audiobooks? Intro (13s): And Autumn (16s): if you're a fantasy author that you've come to the right place. My name is Autumn and together with Jesper we've published more than 20 novels. Our aim is to use our experience to help you with your writing marketing and selling books to fans all over the world. Jesper (30s): So in about one and a one and a half month time, we are going to open our writing costs for fantasy authors for the first time in six months. And we've sort of been waiting for the right time to give away an awesome price and it just happens so that actually tomorrow we have one year anniversary on Patrion. And because of that we thought we wanted to celebrate that anniversary and give some stuff. Autumn (1m 5s): I was so excited because Patrick has been a great place and great opportunities where we can provide even more personal touch and tips. I mean, we love doing these free videos and the podcasts. We love reaching authors and helping authors so they don't have quite the same stumbling blocks and experiences that, um, we ended up having some times that always for the best. So we can give you some of the tips and the things we've learned over time. We love doing that on YouTube and the podcast, but in Patreo and we can do even more, we can reach more people with the personal tips and more in depth focus tips. Autumn (1m 45s): And it's been a great experience and I cannot believe it's been a whole year. Jesper (1m 50s): It's amazing, isn't it? How time flies when you're having fun? No, we're just really, really busy. Yeah. But basically what we decided to do with, and here's how it's gonna work. So tomorrow, the 16th of July, and that's 2019 if you ever watched and listened to this, uh, but tomorrow the 16th of July until the end of July until the 31st of July, 2019 we have a two week window and during that two week window, we're going to give some stuff away, eh, unique to those who either subscribe as a new subscriber on Petro on. Jesper (2m 30s): And you can do that as a little as a dollar a month or two, some existing patron subscribers who upped their pledge to the next year. So either one of the to we'll get some additional prices on top of the normal rewards that you do get anyway once you sign up for on patron. And one of them is uh, my audio book version on how to write offenses. You book description, which every fantasy author needs to write anyway, so you can get a free audio book version of that, uh, as soon as you have signed up or upgraded your tier. Jesper (3m 10s): Uh, on top of that, because we are releasing the ultimate fantasy writer's guide, our premium writing costs for fantasy authors in the end of August, we are also going to put the name, your name in the pot for a draw. And we're going to draw one lucky winner between everybody who signs up in this two week window until the 31st of July. And also between all the people who operate the Tia who's already on patron and we're going to draw one name at random and that person will win the premium ultimate fetish of riders guide course for free. Autumn (3m 45s): I'm so excited about that. Uh, we'd like to give away or how offer scholarships occasionally. So having a chance to have a new student and to do that for free and as a reward to our pantry Rollins, I think it's a fantastic opportunity. And what a fantastic way to celebrate our one year anniversary on Patreon. Jesper (4m 5s): Yes, exactly. I'm also looking very much forward to it and uh, go check it out. There is a link in the, if you're on YouTube and just the description field below this video, you will find the link to patron. But if you are listening on podcast then just go into the show notes and also there you'll find a link to patron. So just go over there and check it out. But remember it's only this two week window and after that we are back to normal. So get on there. So it starts tomorrow Autumn (4m 34s): on Tuesday and just goes to the end of the month and 2019 so check it out while you can and shine in. Jesper (4m 43s): Great. Okay. That was a bit of anniversary speech there. So we hope to see you there. But uh, let's get into a bit of an audio book conversation autumn because I think all your books is a really, really good topic to discuss because the audio book market is absolutely booming. Uh, it's crazy the growth rates that we see in the audio book market, uh, yet at the same time, out of all the books that you can find online or the eBooks, it's probably like a few percentage of the total who actually has audio progressions available. Jesper (5m 21s): It's very, very rare and that is of cost because right now and the time and age we're in both the production costs for an audiobook, but also the time that goes into it is working a bit against us. But we wanted to share our thoughts here today on, well, should you, should you create an audio book for your novels or not? And if you should then how do you market those audiobooks and also what are your distribution possibilities, you know, how do you release it or publish into the world? Jesper (5m 58s): So, but maybe we should start about the uh, the part on should we actually create audiobooks. Autumn (6m 5s): Sure. That's a good one. I, cause I've been in audio and doing audio books and I can't remember when I started if it was 2014, 2015, but it's been a few years now. So I've done that. I've had a pro file, I have all of my Epic fantasy trilogies, both of them. So six books in audio and I'm working on my dystopian one and I've been giving away advice to a lot of authors thinking of trying out audio books. So I think this is a great and important topic because you're right, as far as percentage wise, you know, I, I would, I started E publishing in 2012. Autumn (6m 40s): There were like virtually, there was less than a million eBooks on Amazon. So this is like the reset for doing that again. But now it's audio books where it's a small market where you have a much better chance of having your books noticed, seen and heard. But again, this is more than just, you know, making sure you are editing, um, and controlling those aspects. You still have a whole new realm of things you need to be on top of and take care of so that you're producing a quality audio books so that what your knee known for your name gets known for is a wonderful story in a greatly produced audio book and not something that people are going hearing. Autumn (7m 21s): This person's voice is like hearing fingernails on a chalkboard and I can't stand this author. That's not what you want to have happen. So this is a whole new realm and it taught me a very important lesson when creating fantasy and character's name is make sure you know how to pronounce them and that you can tell other people how to do that. It's totally changed my perspective on what I needed my characters now. Jesper (7m 43s): Yeah. That, that is absolutely true. Uh, but, and I think probably most people can relate to this, but we live in a world nowadays where everybody is very, very busy and because of that, people are also in general, maybe not everybody, but a lot of people are trying to optimize how they spent their time. Meaning that if you could stop doing multiple things at once, like that's in part also why I personally love listening to podcast. I counted them last week and I'm currently listening to 51 different podcasts shows. Jesper (8m 17s): So it's a lot. Um, but the nice thing is about, it doesn't really take up like extra time because I do it when I go grocery shopping or if I'm cooking dinner or something, they're not just having my earplugs in and I'm listening to it while I'm doing something else. And I think where we are today in here in 2019 with people being so vicious, they are, I think in part that's also why we received seeing audiobooks rooming because people can do it, they can basically listen to a book while they're doing something else. Jesper (8m 48s): Um, and that is a market that you can tap into by creating audio books. Autumn (8m 54s): Definitely. And now we was interesting Jesper (8m 56s): as I, there's a few platforms out there, so you and I have actually used totally different ways of doing this. I've been on ACX since I started, but ACX is related to Amazon. It's owned by Amazon also. It's what it produces it you buy the books on audible as well as Amazon. So that's where I've been. But it's not um, open to anyone who doesn't look white. It States which has a huge limiting factor. But you found a place that you have been using that um, you don't have to be a U S citizen, which is kinda nice. Jesper (9m 29s): Yeah, exactly. Uh, so I've used find a way voices, um, which is, I've been very happy with it. It's a very good service. You upload your, sort of upload some, some information about what it is, the book that you want them to Janae narrate and then they, and you also say something about what type of narration you would like to know. Should should the person sound professional or funny or serious or calm or whatever. Uh, so you, you, you sort of give them some hints and some guidelines and then they will go out and then are their library of narrator to stay. Jesper (10m 5s): We'll find three of them that they think matches what you're looking for. And then those three we'll do a free sample for you, which you can listen to. And if you don't like any of them, you just say to find a way, voices, I don't like them. And then they'll give pre new once and they will continue doing so until you're happy with it. And once you're happy in your selected it, then the duration starts and then you go sort of go through the process and then Nereda uploads them to find a way, voices, platforms where you can communicate whenever he was saying you need to change this and that, and then he will, we recorded or she will rerecord it. Jesper (10m 37s): And once you've approved each of the sections, just press approve. And in the end, then you have a final audiobook and then find a way voices takes care of it and they distribute it to all. There's like one in a hundred different distributors that they also audible that they distribute to. Uh, so it's, it's very, very easy and uh, it's, it's, it's a perfect opportunity in my view because also there is no exclusive activity with it. Like if you go to ACX with Amazon, they lock you in, um, as usual Amazon style. Jesper (11m 11s): So find a way why system good at and you're free to do whatever you want and you set your own prices for the book as well, which is really nice. You can't do that on ACX as well. If I understand correctly, once you've sort of gone, gone through all that and uh, well you, you, you have your audio book released and uh, it's, it's pretty simple actually. If you go in through the draft to digital, if you use that drafted digital as your distributor and if you have your ebook on there and you us inside the drafted digital dashboard, if you click create audio book in from in there, then drafted digital has a agreement with findawayvoices that any customer who comes them find a way voices, we'll waive the $50 administration fee that they normally chance when you upload a new project. Jesper (12m 1s): So you can upload a unit project and you're paid nothing. So it's awesome. So if you're also using breath to digital, just go through that platform rather than creating an account separately on findawayvoices and upload your book there because then they got a chat, your $50 to sort of handle your new project and find the samples and all of that. But you can save that money by just going through draft or did digital to that's, that's so cool. Autumn (12m 28s): You pretty much convinced me. I wish I had tried it, but I don't think anyone existed when I started. I mean, ACX is also incredibly user-friendly. And if you're only on Amazon, it's definitely the way to go because you log in and you actually pull your book in from Amazon through your AEs IBN number. So you pull it in, it links automatically. So when the book is done, it's automatically distributed. The sound clip is right there. So unlike findawayvoices, you don't have anyone setting anyone for you. Autumn (12m 59s): You post up a sample, you give them a script that you want people to read and you could just sit there and let it be and people will come and find you and read your script. But you can also go and look for narrators and say, Hey, I just have this open for auditions where you come and audition for it. So it's a very active, you have to go hunt for people. People come and find you, and it can be a lot of fun. So you can end up with 1520 I mean, you can keep it open as long as you want. And so you find the narrator you're looking for and then work out a contract. And there's a couple of different levels you can pay someone outright. Autumn (13m 32s): If you have a book that is selling incredibly well on Amazon, they will actually pay a percentage of the fee to the narrator. So you can get that kind of a deal if you have a really good bestselling novel. And there's also something where it's royalty share what's 50 50 of all the process proceeds. And obviously the, that's more for newer narrators, but the high end ones, they usually want a fee that's can be upwards of $300 per finished hour, uh, which is not good. It takes 10 about 10 hours to make one per finished hour video. Autumn (14m 3s): So you can kind of figure out how much they're actually getting per hour is not that much. So it's up to you to choose what UAA you've got. You want to go. It's awesome. If you have a book in a series and you have the money, you can hire someone for the entire series. That's what I'm having with my dystopian books. But at the same time on my Epic fantasy, I was a new author at the beginning and so I actually have a different narrator for every single one and it works, but it's also jarring. Not everyone pronounces the same names the same way. Some people prefer the one narrator over another. Autumn (14m 34s): So there's a lot of discontinuation. Um, honestly the best way to go is to save the money and be able to pay the narrator upfront. Then you own 100% of the royalties and that is fantastic. But you know, it works both ways. If you want to get your feet wet, it's definitely for you to find a fantastic narrator by going with the 50, 50 royalty share deal and giving it a try and seeing how it goes because it is a fantastic market to jump into. However, saying that, um, if people think is it is the way to become the quick rich, you'll get rich quick book selling way. Autumn (15m 11s): I can say after three, four years in this game, I'm working with a few other narrators and people who are doing audio books, other authors, you know, it's great. It's great to be finable, but I'm not seeing it as the most major boost in my sales I've ever done. I think it makes much more sense to focus on writing and making sure you have an entire series written than it does to get your first audio book out. So if I had to choose between writing and getting my audio book released, I would write first. But I definitely love it having it on that platform as well. Jesper (15m 43s): Yeah. Yeah. I mean, of course, as you said a, it makes a lot of sense to make sure that you can get the same narrator to to do a whole series so that it doesn't, it's not a new voice reading next book in the series, so that certainly makes sense. Of course the downside would findawayvoices is that you don't have this ride split opportunity, at least not now. Maybe it comes later. I don't know what their plans are, but right now the only way to do it is that you have to pay, uh, their narrator for the recording. Um, they go for anything. Jesper (16m 15s): I think the lowest, I've seen this $150 per hour, but then they go upwards and easily $500 power. I think the one when I got to narrate the, uh, how Taran right offenses, she put descriptive your book, I think I paid $250 an hour for him. Uh, and he does a very good job and so they, the pricing ranges, but at the end of the day, it's not cheap. And of course, if you have a full, 100,000 word long fantasy novel, it's going to cost you quite some money. Jesper (16m 48s): Uh, and that, that is really the downside with the audio books is that where we are right now where you have to do it like this manual approps and buy them. I buy that. I mean, I'm pretty sure that in if in a couple of years, if we had to have this conversation in a couple of years, I'm pretty sure we're going to see AI being able to S to narrate books just as well as human beings as Kevin. I'm pretty sure that we'll see that in a couple of years' time. And when we get to that space, yay, I can probably never read that book in no time and the cost will be a lot lower, uh, to do so. Jesper (17m 23s): But, but we're not there yet. So that just means that not right now the only way is to go with the human way, meaning that you have to pay a human being to sit there and read everything and record everything and be this extensive and it's not a, as autumn said, it's not a get rich quick dark sort of thing. But, and I will also agree, I think with what you said them that if if it's just your first books, I wouldn't rush into start getting an audio book. But I mean for, for my first trilogy am I don't have audiobooks for those either. Jesper (17m 57s): And I have, I don't have any plans to do that either at the, at this point in time. But I would say that sort of, if you, if you have the money to spend on it, I think it is extremely good to get the audio books out there, both because the market is booming and one more people are listening to all your books. That's one thing. And we are far from it as stage where everybody in the world who will get access to audiobooks are there yet. So that will only be a lot more people coming on board in the coming years who will start getting access to all your book, uh, platforms that are not there today. Jesper (18m 31s): So there's a lot of new customers out there, so to speak. You don't have a handle on today where the audio book will help you a lot in, in getting there. But that, that's, that's sort of the one side of it. And then the other side of it is that having the bootable different formats of a book. So you have a, um, an ebook, you'll have a paperback. Uh, maybe you have a hard copy if that's something, but, but at least you have an ebook. They have a paperback. Both of those of course you could get through Amazon, but then you also have an audio book that just the fact that you have at least those three formats also shows a certain level of seriousness and professionalism with your book that when somebody goes to your book page on, on Amazon, for example, in the, okay, there's all these different formats there, it kind of gives the impression S and also show that this is a serious author who actually means business when one is being created here and it's not just, uh, created a, a cheap ebook and there you go. Jesper (19m 32s): You know, so, so I think that there is some certain level of branding and professionalism in this that you cannot neglect completely either. Autumn (19m 41s): No, I agree. I think it definitely works as your plot form. If you're a serious author, you want a very strong platform. Audio books are the way to go. I will definitely say, uh, if you, when you hire a narrator, you're going to want to have a list of pronunciation guides of names, place names, characters. Sometimes it doesn't hurt to have a little bit of a feel. I remember one of my auditions and one of my very sensitive characters, I having to be an action scene. I always say, if you're going to pick a scene for an audition, pick one of the most challenging scenes in your novels. Autumn (20m 14s): And that way, you know, if they pull that one off, they're going to pull off the rest of it. And so I had this scene that was very challenging and very, you know, action oriented and they narrated the one very sensitive male character. Like he was a hockey jock. And I like know we talked and he redid it so that I could really get a better feel for him and his voice. So it doesn't hurt to have a few tips like that. You're gonna want to hand that off to your narrator. It's very important to that they get the words right and really treat them like you would, you know, your graphic artists, anyone you work with, your editor. Autumn (20m 46s): This is a very professional, I've become really good friends with the narrator for my dystopian series cause we've been together for years and I've watched his am career blossom as an actor. Actually. I'm hoping now at this point my book will be famous just because of who he's going to be. And um, the things you learn, you know, he has to not eat dairy the day he's going to narrate cause it makes mouth sounds. I mean he is, you have to have a soundproof studio. This is when they say the, you know, 300 to $500 per finished hour knowing that every per finished hour is 10 to 12 hours of audio and takes. Autumn (21m 24s): And I don't think I could have the patients to do this. I appreciate the professionalism that a truly good narrator has. So you know, if you're going to go get into this, take the time to listen to a few audio books that are really well done and get a feel for it because you want to know, you know, the sound, the static noise, all that white noise, it all adds up and want a quality finished product. So make sure you're getting that, especially if you're going to be paying for it directly and have, you know, the a hundred percent royalties. Autumn (21m 57s): But even if you're doing a 50, 50 split, you should have a standard that you expect and make sure you listen to it so that there's anything that's incorrect. They get pronouns wrong or names wrong. Um, I had someone try to change an entire scene by accident. Make sure that doesn't happen so you can get that fixed and corrected. Now the biggest aspects with audio books too is how you end up marketing. So just because you haven't, it not 100%, you know, it shows up on Amazon, which was fantastic. Autumn (22m 27s): But you do have to let people know. And there's a few ways. There is a place called audio book. Boom that does do marketing with ACX. You get 25 free codes. But I know, yes were, you seem to be got, have a lot more than 25 and there's a few places out there where you can look for our reviewers. You can do swaps that they get a free code if they're going to guarantee you 100% that they will review your book for you. And those are all great ways of getting noticed and having people, you know, see that you have an audio book, which is fantastic. Autumn (22m 57s): Plus it gets you into more abuse on Amazon, all your profiles, your paperback or audio book and your ebook all connects. So that all those reviews, uh, covid reference, which is good. It's also frustrating if someone doesn't like your narrator. It gives you a one star review and totally ripped a new one. And that shows up on your ebook, which has nothing to do with, cause I have had people say I hate this narrator of their voices, like chalk on a, you know, fingernails on a chalkboard. Uh, couldn't stand it, but the store is really good and you're like, Oh, so just warn you. Autumn (23m 30s): Yes, your name is going to be forever linked with whoever you choose to narrate it. And if people don't like the voice of the narrator, you're going to hear about it. Yeah. I think when it comes to marketing of the audio book says it's a bit difficult. Jesper (23m 47s): I mean you do get these giveaway coats that uh, that you also just mentioned autumn which is across nice. And then you can give away some audio books and hopefully make people interested in, for example, if it's, if you have a series of books and you can give some audio, a free coats away for the first one and then hopefully they will go on and buy the other ones. So that is of course good, but it is a bit more difficult in a way that you don't necessarily have quite the same tools available to you as you do with the eBooks for example, or the paperback back. Jesper (24m 19s): Certainly on on the Amazon ads you cannot charge at the audio books specifically with the Amazon app, you could target the ebook and you're contacting people back, but not the audiobook. But of course their line of thinking is then if you run the ads to the eBooks and to the paperbacks and those who actually prefer audio books, they will just pick up the audio. But when they arrive on your book page. So that's sort of the the line of thinking behind but it, but it is a bit different to some extent. At least I view would maybe, maybe some, some has more experienced with this than me and and can correct me and maybe even autumn I don't know, but, but at least in my view, these audio books, sales are more something you're sort of pickup up in the wake of the other book selling. Jesper (25m 0s): So you, you just sell some audio books. Because the other, because you're pushing traffic to the other books and this, that's how I view it. Of course. The other alternative is that we find a way washes. You're also distributing to libraries in the U S desists though. So you can try to let your readers know who, why the U S that, Oh by the way, do you know that you can actually get my audio book for free if you go to library and they, eh, they use these special apps that findawayvoices us as well with libraries has access to, but all those details are inside the findawayvoices dashboard. Jesper (25m 36s): So you'll get all of that when, when you start working with, we'd find a way voices, but you can't tell Rita. So you know, go to your library, asked them if they use this and then you can basically, you don't even have to leave your home, you know the, the readers can download it via their portal to the library from home and you will get paid as soon as they do. So because the library then pays for a pro listen base. So basically the, the sort of lent the audio book to the, to the customer, in this case, the Rita, and then you get paid for that by uh, findawayvoices. Jesper (26m 9s): So, so it works and you get paid. And that's of course nice that that's another way you can try to market the book and actually market the fact that they can listen to it for free, which most people will like. So, um, yeah. But other than that, I, I, I do view it as the marketing side of audiobooks is a bit difficult. So you just started to pick up the sales to cam from marketing the eBooks and the paperback books. But I don't know if you have any other thoughts on that order, but that's sort of how I see it. Jesper (26m 40s): I think that's a primary way is definitely if your book is selling well Autumn (26m 44s): in other ways that you're, you know, you have an ebook am so you do a, you know, a sale on it or you have a freebie, people will see that it's an audio book and you'll get some sales that way, which is fantastic. It is also, I always look at it, it's another way of doing posts. So if you do post to your social media account, you know, letting people know every once in a while having, Oh yeah. By the way, do you know this is on audio? I know for a while I was taking clips and putting them, sometimes I'd make them to YouTube clips or I would just do the audio clip or I do it as a blog post and so it's fantastic. Autumn (27m 17s): Do you have this other medium? So I'm going to, you know, I'll post more on it and share off clips because I can access all of those files that are on my audio book and it clips and do am beams and do all these other posts. And so that has always, you know, kind of more interesting. I use it for videos. I use Adobe spark, which allows you to make some really cool high-end videos. I can put in some sound there. I have this plan in this script to make this trailer and actually paid my one narrator that do a few other quotes and stuff so that I can make a trailer. Autumn (27m 50s): So I have all that that I'm pulling in from the audio book that'll really, it's maybe stunning if I ever sit down and sit still in one place long enough to actually pull all the files together that are just in random pieces at the moment. And of course there's giveaways. So you know, if you do paperback giveaway is ebook giveaways. You can do audio book giveaways, whether you're using a viral share platform like King Sumo or Rafflecopter. But it is again, another way that if you have free codes or if you, you know, once you finish your 25 free throws on ACX, you can ask them very politely to see if they'll give you a few more, which usually they'll at least give you five more. Autumn (28m 26s): So it's always helpful to keep that in mind and you'll have more codes and you can, uh, give them out in. The nice thing is with those free codes, even with ACX, you actually get paid for them. It's a slightly lower rate and ACX also does distribute to libraries and a few other just, they call it expanded distribution. So all of that is available there. And like I said, there's really no reason to not give it a try. I have right now I have two novellas out that are a new series at the moment. I have no plans on making them into audio books, but I also liked that it's a novella. Autumn (28m 59s): You know they're one 35,000 words. One's 45,000 words does is a great, get your feet wet with audio book life. So if you have even a short story, all of those, think outside the box. If you just want to try it out and it's for sale on Amazon, go for it. See what you can figure out and see how you like it and learn the ropes because still better way about learning how to work with audio books and then how to market audio books. Then to actually go get an audio book made and what to say if you're starting out, don't worry about rushing into creating all your books. Autumn (29m 38s): It is cool to have on your books. I certainly think so, but, but it is expensive. So Jesper (29m 42s): uh, maybe wait a bit and uh, if you could start seeing that you, your series a are sailing, if you start seeing that your eBooks and paperbacks it sailing and then it, it's definitely worth, worth considering. Stop getting some audiobook screener if you can afford it or if you want to spend the money on it. There is a, a lot of things we can spend money on, so maybe it's not at the top of your list. Like it like that. That is actually the case for me with, with my first trilogy that it's sort of not just not the top of the list of things I want to just spend money on. Jesper (30m 16s): So I have not done it. Maybe I'll do it one day, I don't know. But, but for now I have a lot of other things I would rather spend time and money on. So, uh, that's up to you. But, uh, yeah, I think the main thing is to take away is that just because you spent the money in creating an audio book, if the book is not selling already, it's not going to stop selling just because you have an audio book. So you can save the money if that's the case and because it's quite expensive trip. So, so there's no need to, to think that this is the magic bullet. Autumn (30m 47s): No, I concur. I mean, I know when I first saw the uh, idea that my trilogy at over a hundred thousand words each and you add that into your hours that it was going to be over $10,000 to $12,000 to produce, I can guarantee you am I'm not making that back in audio book sales anytime in the near future. It's fantastic to have them. But again, I agree with Yesware that this is not where you want to put all your coin. I would say start put that money into marketing your current folks and put the audio book cloth once you see them selling. Autumn (31m 20s): Cause it's not really the other way around. I haven't seen an audio book becomes so huge that the ebook sales lift, it's usually the ebook sales come first and then the audio book. But it is definitely fun. It gives you a few more things. And you know, worst case scenario, you want to have some clips of someone reading your book. Um, you can read your book. So don't be shy. Get front of the camera and you can always use that for marketing purposes. To Jesper (31m 47s): yeah, true. I would say though, a sort of a, a bit of a wanting to finish off with here, but the don't try to narrate your own audio books unless you're a bit good edit, you know, because it really does take skill and there's a reason why they charging several hundred dollars an hour because one is a lot of work, but it also requires skill to do it. So really it sounds properly and it sounds good. Um, and people have it, you, you know, they have them now right out in the box, right inside the or. Jesper (32m 17s): So it has to sound, we will. Uh, so I would definitely never tried to, Autumn (32m 25s): no, I concur. I only mean that for like a little posts on Instagram, but to do a full length book, get a professional it, once you hear a professional narrate a page of your book, you will fall in love. And you also probably realize how many times you seen Eustace didn't say a word on the same page and kick yourself, but it is. Um, I, I didn't even like audio books honestly until I heard my first book narrated and I thought, Oh my gosh, this is so cool. Autumn (32m 56s): So it's definitely fun, but you don't have to race into it. The market will still be there in a few years, so concentrated on getting your ebook selling. Okay, cool. I guess we'll just say thank you for watching and listening. If you want to podcast and see you next Monday. Yes. See you next Monday. But don't forget tomorrow is Tuesday. Go to Patreon and possibly win a spot in the ultimate fantasy writer's guide course and get some other freebies for joining or upgrading. See you there. Autumn (33m 27s): Bye. Bye. Bye.

Ep. 8: What is Success?

All Things Indie

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 23:28

Episode 8: What is success? Prologue: Finding the right name Main Story: What is success? “Too Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K0OI42W/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 “Gone with the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell https://www.amazon.com/Gone-Wind-Margaret-Mitchell-ebook/dp/B000XGMTWS/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1548377079&sr=1-2&keywords=gone+with+the+wind+kindle “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Bronte https://www.amazon.com/Wuthering-Heights-Fourth-Critical-Editions-ebook/dp/B015902PVW/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1548377146&sr=1-4&keywords=wuthering+heights+emily+bronte Epilogue: Contest and Book Giveaway Services BookFunnel: http://www.bookfunnel.com/ Prolific Works: https://www.prolificworks.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ SubscribeStar: https://www.subscribestar.com/ Rafflecopter: https://www.rafflecopter.com/ Vyper: https://vyper.io/ Gleam: https://gleam.io/app/competitions Kingsumo: https://kingsumo.com/ Bookfetti: https://bookfetti.com/ ViralSweep: https://www.viralsweep.com/ Music "Never Surrender" by Chasing Noise, off their album, Everything http://chasingnoise.wixsite.com/chasingnoise

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Enter Now For Our 1st Giveaway!

Get Happy With J Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 9:16

It's here! Contest time!! Words truly can't express just how much the support of our podcast listeners means to us. We wish there could be multiple winners, but there will only be one for this first contest. Just for review, you must be 18 years of age, live in the United States, and you must also like the Get Happy With J Facebook page. The gift basket is overflowing with goodies, all valued at over $300.00. It was important for us to support some of the many guests we have featured on the podcast, so several items have been purchased from their businesses. Thanks in advance to everyone who takes the time to enter, and for listening to the podcast. Click on the link below to enter. Good luck everyone! The winner will be selected during a live video on our Facebook page next Sunday, September 2nd at 4:00 pm CST. http://a Rafflecopter giveaway Or try this link to the contest: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ca90004c0/? Make sure you like our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/gethappywithj/?ref=bookmarks If there is any problem with the link to the contest, please let us know by sending us a message on the Facebook page.

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Ep 2: Wild and Crafty Top 10 List

Two Wild and Crafty Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 60:33

Join Sarah and Jessica as they discuss their Top 10 Crafting Tools in their second episode! Additionally they discuss their Rae Dunn scores of the week! Be sure to call in for any questions or comments to (302)827-7212 or email them at twowildandcraftygirls@gmail.com . They will play/read your comments on air! Also, be sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for a $25 iTunes Giftcard in honor of their podcast being picked up by iTunes! http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/6b29a2311/?

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Practical Help for Taming Your Child’s Tongue, with Ginger Hubbard – 637

The Busy Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 28:56

“Did you really just say that?” I can’t even count how many times I have thought or said this in a moment of frustration and anger with one of my children. Yes, parenting is hard work — but Ginger Hubbard offers life-giving, practical solutions that even busy parents can implement today by pointing our children (and ourselves) back to the ultimate parenting manual: The Bible. This is one of my favorite podcasts ever—tune in! You will be glad you did. Scriptures Mentioned James 1:5 Matthew 12:34 Psalm 51:5 Galatians 6:9 A Blog Post from Ginger: 3 Steps to Taming Your Child’s Tongue GINGER HUBBARD is a sought-after speaker, author, and an award-winning writer. She has spoken at hundreds of parenting conferences, mom’s events, and homeschool conventions across the country. She is a veteran homeschooling mother of two adult children and stepmom to two much-adored stepsons. She and her husband reside in Opelika, Alabama. I Can’t Believe You Just Said That!: Biblical Wisdom for Taming Your Child’s Tongue: Are you ever embarrassed or shocked by what comes out of your child’s mouth? Do you raise your voice, threaten, and coerce, but find yourself frustrated because nothing seems to work? In I Can’t Believe You Just Said That!, Ginger Hubbard provides a practical, three-step plan to reach beyond the behaviors of tongue-related struggles—such as lying, tattling, and whining—to address your child’s heart. After all, as Matthew 12:34 tells us, “the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” By moving past the idea that parenting is about rigid rule-setting or behavior management, we can set aside ineffective practices such as scolding, ignoring the offense, or merely administering punishment. Instead, we start to see that our children’s outbursts are prime opportunities for the ultimate goal of all parenting: to guide them to the redemptive work of Jesus and his transformational power. a Rafflecopter giveaway --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

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Beyond the Words Episode 46: Mailing Lists, with Andre Gonzalez

Beyond the Words

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 28:48

Join Holly and her guest as they discuss the best mailing list provider services, what to put in your newsletter, and how to stop people pressing the 'Unsubscribe' button. Includes a review of "Insanity" by Andre Gonzalez at the end. To purchase a copy of Insanity, please click here:https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Book-1-Andre-Gonzalez-ebook/dp/B075SPHS69

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Beyond the Words Episode 46: Mailing Lists, with Andre Gonzalez

Beyond the Words

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 28:48

Join Holly and her guest as they discuss the best mailing list provider services, what to put in your newsletter, and how to stop people pressing the 'Unsubscribe' button. Includes a review of "Insanity" by Andre Gonzalez at the end. To purchase a copy of Insanity, please click here:https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-Book-1-Andre-Gonzalez-ebook/dp/B075SPHS69

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Just Open the Door, with Jen Schmidt – 589

The Busy Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 22:52

Do you enjoy being hospitable or is it more effort than it’s worth? Do you struggle with insecurity over an undecorated house or lack of confidence in your cooking skills? You are not alone, sister! But it’s important to move past those roadblocks #sothat you can experience and share the blessing of being hospitable. Let’s Just Open the Door together, women! { Read the Companion Blog Post Here } For the last decade, Jen Schmidt has been encouraging, challenging, and cheering on women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives on her popular lifestyle blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. With a variety of topics—from easy dinner ideas and personal finance to leaving a legacy—Jen equips others to live life to its fullest, reminding them it’s the little things that really are the big things in life. A popular speaker, worship leader and founder/host of the annual Becoming Conference, Jen shares with humor and authenticity as she invites others to join her on this bumpy, beautiful life journey. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, a few too many animals, and an available sofa for anyone who needs it. Just Open the Door , by Jen Schmidt For many of us, inviting people into our lives and homes feels more like inviting judgment on our entertaining skills and stress on our already maxed-out schedules. But what if you knew that opening your front door had the power to radically change the world? To make an impact and leave a legacy with everyday invitations? Jen Schmidt has set out to reframe how we think about hospitality and to equip us to walk a road of welcome in our daily lives. Jen knows that every time we choose open-door living—whether in our homes or by taking hospitality on the road just like Jesus—those we invite in get to experience the lived-out Gospel, our kids grow up in a life-lab of generosity, and we trade insecurity for connection. a Rafflecopter giveaway --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

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Retro Game Collecting & Competition!

Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2017 47:27

Why do we do it? It's flippin awesome! OK, spoiler alert over, the AA crew go through what drives us to spend £££$$$ on games that were released over twenty years ago and the favourite bits of our respective collections. We also discuss a craze we're currently very fond of, random monthly boxes! And thanks to theretro.co.uk you can enter our competition to win one of these boxes! Simply keep an ear out for the keyword and enter it on the Rafflecopter widget @ www.arcadeattack.co.uk ! The competion will run until midnight on 16th December, good luck! Fancy discussing points raised in this podcast? Fancy suggesting a topic of conversation? Please tweet us @arcadeattackUK or catch us on facebook.com/arcadeattackUK All copyrighted material contained within this podcast is the property of their respective rights owners and their use here is protected under ‘fair use’ for the purposes of comment or critique.

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Multiverso Drops.: 01 | Adeus Niburu + Resultado Sorteios #LeiaNovosBr

Multiverso X

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017

Reproduzir Em Uma Nova Aba - Faça o Download- Arquivo Zip Não. Esse não é um episódio do Multiverso X habitual. Na verdade não dá pra chamar nem de um episódio piloto de um novo projeto. Tá mais para um teste. O importante mesmo é a mensagem que a Hall-e e o Sargento Schnauzer ter a trazer!Ouça e descubra o que aconteceu conosco nessa quinzena e porque não terá episódio do Multiverso X; entenda o que Nibiru tem a ver com tudo isso e porque Máui é referenciado pela Hall-e; E o mais importante: descubra se você foi um dos vencedores de nossos sorteios da campanha #LeiaNovosBr.Acompanhe-nos, estimado Explorador de Universos! DURAÇÃO: 9 Minutos 12 SegundosCITADOS NESTE EPISÓDIO:SORTEIO DE UM EXEMPLAR DE GUANABARA REAL - A ALCOVA DA MORTE E UM ANO DE ASSINATURA DO TOCA LIVROSRESULTADO:a Rafflecopter giveawaya Rafflecopter giveaway A TRIPULAÇÃO NAS REDES:Twitter: @MultiversoX - @CapAceBarros - @_Airechu - @JulioBarcellos - @id_diogoInstagram: @multiversox - @_airechu - @juliobarcellos - @id_diogoFacebook: Multiverso XQUER O FEED PARA ADICIONAR NO SEU AGREGADOR FAVORITO?Assine o nosso feed: feeds.feedburner.com/multiversox/podcastSUGESTÕES, CRÍTICAS E DÚVIDAS:Envie e-mails para: contato@multiversox.com.br

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Multiverso X.:26 | Missão #LeiaNovosBr #LIteratura

Multiverso X

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017

Reproduzir Em Uma Nova Aba - Faça o Download- Arquivo Zip No episódio de hoje, o Capitão Ace Barros, a imediata Hall-e, o navegador Airechu, o piloto da Interlúdio Julio Barcellos, recebem uma mensagem com uma missão: participar da campanha #LeiaNovosBr! Aceitamos esse chamado e trouxemos ajuda para trazer mais indicações!Ouça e conheça mais sobre essa maravilhosa campanha; descubra o segredo da dívida que une os pássaros e os homens do Templo dos Ventos; viaje pelo Limbo em busca das 12 almas que ajudarão a terra a evitar o seu fim; viaje pelo Rio de Janeiro, capital do Brasil Império, e ajude um capoeira e um detetive a resolverem uma conspiração contra a nação; acompanhe a jornada uma jovem anômala em uma sociedade distópica. Tudo isso e muito mais ao apertar de um botão.Acompanhe-nos, estimado Explorador de Universos! DURAÇÃO: 1 Horas 31 Minutos 03 SegundosCITADOS NESTE EPISÓDIO:Conheça a campanha #LeiaNovosBr O Templo dos Ventos - Marcelo Zaniolo Skoob - Resenha - Livrocast - Compre: O Templo dos Ventos - Compre: Onde Não Deveria Estar Limbo - Thiago d'Eveque Skoob - Resenha - Site do Autor - Compre: Limbo - Compre: Contos do Limbo - Compre: Promessa de Fogo (Abismo Livro 1) Quissama: O Império dos Capoeiras - Maicon Tenfen Skoob - Resenha (Livro / Jogo) - Compre: Quissama - O Império dos Capoeiras (Físico / Digital / Jogo) A Ilha dos Dissidentes - Bárbara Morais Skoob - Resenha - Capas da Trilogia Anômalos - Compre: A Ilha dos Dissidentes - Compre: Box Trilogia AnômalosINDICAÇÕES DE NOSSOS CONVIDADOS:Carlos Rocha, Autor, indica: Olhos Negros - Terra das Nove Luas, de sua autoria: Skoob - Compre: Olhos Negros: Terra das Nove Luas O autor nas redes: Wattpad - Facebook - Instagram - TwitterAlessandra Tapias, autora e blogueira (Tô Pensando em Ler), indica: Na Garupa do Besouro, de João Paulo Effting: Skoob - Compre: Na Garupa do BesouroRafael "Rafero" Peregrino, autor, indica:Trilogia Castelo de Cartas, de Camila Loricchio: Skoob - Compre: Trilogia Castelo de Cartas - Site da AutoraMara Santos, blogueira (Três Leitoras), indica: Rainbow, de M.S. Fayes: Skoob - Compre: Rainbow Desejo Oculto, de L.M. Gomes: Skoob - Compre: Desejo OcultoRicardo Brandes, autor, indica:Antologia Retratos Não Falados, de Ricardo Brandes, Deco Sampaio, Camila Antunes, Carlos Rocha, Dimas Morais, Letícia Helena e Fabiana Lange: Leia no Wattpad José Paulo Neto "Exor0", ouvinte do Multiverso X, indica:Helena Gomes: Perfil n Skoob - Compre os Livros Marco Febrini: Leia no Wattpad - Audiolivro ParaxéniPensador Louco e suas Receitas de Insônia: Site/eBooks Aline Rocha, ouvinte do Multiverso X, indica:Requiescat in Pace: Crônicas da Cidade dos Mortos, de Gilmar Milezzi: Skoob - Compre: Requiescat in Pace: Crônicas da Cidade dos Mortos - Blog do AutorCamila Loricchio, autora, indica:Hellen Copi - Blog - FanpageO Jogo Na Caixa de Sapatos, de Rafael Peregrino: Skoob - CompreConto Shushu, de Rafael Peregrino: Leia no WattpadThais Leao Gouveia: Fanpage Mãe Solo - Loja Mãe Solo na Iluria - Compre: Chora Lombar - Maternidade na RealSORTEIO:a Rafflecopter giveawaya Rafflecopter giveaway A TRIPULAÇÃO NAS REDES:Twitter: @MultiversoX - @CapAceBarros - @_Airechu - @JulioBarcellos - @id_diogoInstagram: @multiversox - @_airechu - @juliobarcellos - @id_diogoFacebook: Multiverso XQUER O FEED PARA ADICIONAR NO SEU AGREGADOR FAVORITO?Assine o nosso feed: feeds.feedburner.com/multiversox/podcastSUGESTÕES, CRÍTICAS E DÚVIDAS:Envie e-mails para: contato@multiversox.com.br

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The Chris Voss Show Podcast 117 Wiedmann Bible @Wiemannbible

The Chris Voss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017

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Chris Voss Podcast 117 Wiedmann Bible @Wiemannbible

Chris Voss Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017

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3 | Dealing with Naysayers

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 46:18

Signup for the chance of a free copy of The Consultant's Code. A new winner chosen weekly by Rafflecopter until May 1, 2020. Enter at https://buff.ly/38yp5K2 In this show Cat and Andy talk about how to deal with naysayers. These are the people that will tell you all the reasons you shouldn't do something. They discuss that sometimes these people are friends and family and they have your best interest in mind however they are dealing with their own fears and worries. The eight (8) steps to dealing with naysayers which are discussed in the episode are: Protect your goals Evaluate the naysayers authority on the subject matter Objectivity analyse what the naysayer is saying Ignore the naysayer all together Don't engage in the conversation Remove the naysayer from your life Review goals and values after a conversation with a naysayer Build a support group Naysayers are all around us and come in many forms so being able to deal with their impact is critical to your success.

025: Ben Kahn

Funny Book Splatter

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2017 52:43

This week’s guest is writer Ben Kahn. I was first exposed to his work through the stellar graphic novel Shaman, now available through ComiXology. Ben’s latest work is Heavenly Blues, debuting on July 26th from Scout Comics. It has one of the best premises in recent memory. It’s Ocean’s Eleven...in Hell. If that doesn’t catch your attention, nothing will. Heavenly Blues works with a very unique view of the underworld that I haven’t seen before. I’ve had the pleasure of reading the first two issues and it’s definitely worth your attention. Be sure you ask for it at your local comic shop. Ben can found online on Twitter (@BenTheKhan) and his official site, BenKahnComics.com. Be sure to check out his work on Facebook too, at Facebook.com/ShamanComic. In other news, since this is episode #25, I think it’s time for a little celebration. In comics, issue #25 would be considered a special event. You might get a double-sized issue. Maybe a lenticular cover. Definitely collector’s item material. So to celebrate this monumental occasion, I’m holding a contest. While writing for HorrorTalk over the years, I’ve picked up a bunch of stuff that I’m not quite sure what to do with. Now, I’m going to put them in a box and send it to one of you. You’ll help me clean out my office and get a bunch of cool horror comic stuff in the process. The box will be a grabbag of sorts with at least one graphic novel, some comics, prints, buttons, and other assorted items, all related to horror comics. If you want to enter to win the prize pack, head over to the page for this episode at HorrorTalk. It can be found at HorrorTalk.com/Podcast. You’ll see a Rafflecopter there with all the details. SUBSCRIBE: RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher Music by Eric Matyas (www.soundimage.org)

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Ep 91: GRL Blog Tour with Kim Fielding, Brandilyn Recommends "Game Changer," Broadway & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 62:06

Jeff kicks off the week with news that the second book in the Codename: Winger series, entitled Schooled, was contracted by Harmony Ink Press. He also mentions that he was featured in episode 26 of the Out Entrepreneur Podcast where he talked about being an author entrepreneur. The 2017 GRL Blog Tour kicks off this week as Kim Fielding stops by to discuss what she's up to this summer as well as her love of audiobooks and what she's looking forward at GRL in October. She's also giving away and audiobook and ebook this week with a Rafflecopter on the shownotes page. Jeff & Will discuss their trip to San Francisco and New York, including reviews of Hamilton, The Little Foxes, Hello Dolly, Dear Evan Hansen, Groundhog Day: The Musical, Sunset Blvd., Cats and American Ballet Theatre's world premiere of Whipped Cream. Brandilyn also stops by to recommend the audio book of The Game Changer by Kay Simone as well as talking about the popularity of audiobook narrators. Complete shownotes for episode 91 are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Hype #158 - Wonder Wonder

Hype

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 53:54

In Hype Podcast 148 we talk Wonder Woman, Sense8, Fantastic Beasts 2 and much more. If you like what you hear, consider supporting Hype Podcast on Patreon for even more pop culture content and special features! This week, we're releasing an extended Wonder Woman review. Thanks to everyone who's supported us so far! How We Hype: - Marama went to NT Live: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead - Pam watched the One Love Manchester concert live stream - Selina is all about the Hypable BattleShips - And of course... Wonder Woman! We react to the movie in the regular episode, and do a much longer discussion for the Patreon. News: - Fantastic Beasts 2 announces casting call for young Newt, Dumbledore, Grindelwald, more - The Murder on the Orient Express trailer didn't impress Marama - Jessica Chastain calls Cannes lineup’s portrayal of female characters "disturbing" - The Paddington 2 trailer DID impress Marama - Booooo: The Netflix original series Sense8 has officially been cancelled - UnReal season 3 will premiere in early 2018. Do we care? - Meet Raven and Chelsea’s kids in the first trailer for That’s So Raven spinoff Raven’s Home - Mark Paul Gosselaar will lead Fox vampire pilot The Passage, which sounds kind of cool - Sister, Sister might be the next ’90s series to get the revival treatment. TV Show of the Week: - Marama is doing a Community rewatch - Selina is excited for the return of Wynonna Earp. As always we wrap up with Listener Feedback! Share your thoughts on anything we talked about by leaving a comment on this post, tweeting us @HypableHYPE, and/or emailing hype@hypable.com. And come be our friend on Tumblr too! a Rafflecopter giveaway If there are any issues downloading this episode from iTunes, please refer to this guide. If there are any further technical issues, feel free to contact Hypable’s podcast manager at andrew@hypable.com, or tweet @HypablePodcast

Ep 87: Pat Henshaw Talks "Frank at Heart," Lisa's Book Recommendations & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 56:21

Jeff and Will wish everyone a happy Pride month! Two upcoming events are discussed. First, the Equality March in Washington D.C., as well as other locations around the world, on Sunday, June 11. Next is the Coastal Magic Convention, scheduled for February 25-28 in Daytona Beach. Costal Magic just released it's featured author list which includes many m/m romance favorites. Lisa from The Novel Approach stops by with some summer book recommendations. Listeners are reminded that the Sweet Summer Fun Paperback Giveaway wraps up on Sunday June 11 so it's your last week to get entries in. Will reviews The Bigger They Come by Ari McKay. Jeff talks about the season's final episodes of Empire as well as the debut of NBC's World of Dance. Jeff & Will both talk about the Matt Damon monster movie, The Great Wall. Jeff interviews Pat Henshaw about her latest, Frank at Heart, as well as the upcoming end to the Foothills Pride series and what's coming after that. Complete shownotes for episode 87, and the Rafflecopter for the chance to enter the Sweet Summer Fun Paperback Giveaway, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 86: "Eastsiders" Kit & John Talk Season 3, Ari McKay Discusses "Breaking Bonds" & More

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 60:34

Jeff and Will get started by talking about the surreal week of interviews they did for the podcast. In addition, they announced the final total in the Readers & Writers for LGBT Chechens auction that recently ended. Kit Williamson and John Halbach, the guys behind the Eastsiders series stop by to talk about the Kickstarter they're running to fund season three. They've got details on a way for listeners and supporters to win a great prize this week. The Dirty Dancing remake and the season finale of Arrow are discussed. The guys also interview the duo that make up the writing team of Ari McKay. They talk about their latest book, Breaking Bonds, which is part of the Dreamspun Desires line. In addition, we get their origin story, how they approach collaborating and what's coming up later for them. There's also a bonus 10 minutes of the interview, which appears in the podcast feed, on YouTube as well as the shownotes page. Complete shownotes for episode 86, and the Rafflecopter for the chance to enter the Sweet Summer Fun Paperback Giveaway, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 85: Rick R. Reed Interview, Book Reviews & More

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 52:43

Jeff & Will offer a brief recap of their recovery week. The Big Gay Fiction Giveaway is back for a second installment, running May 22 - 29. More than 80 authors are giving away gay fiction of all kinds during the week. Jeff reviews The Senator's Secret by K.C. Wells and Deceived, the second book in the Mind Agents series, by Igor Max. The Eastsiders season three Kickstarter is discussed as is a delightful preview of a short film called In a Heartbeat, about a gradeschooler who is literally outed by his heart. The guys then wrap up the TV season with a look back on the CW superheroes, Speechless, The Big Bang Theory, Superstore, The Voice and The Arrangement. Rick R. Reed is welcomed to discuss his spring releases Perils of Intimacy, Unhinged and Orientation as well as his writing journey and what's coming up later this year. Complete shownotes for episode 85, and the Rafflecopter for the chance to enter the Sweet Summer Fun Paperback Giveaway, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 84: Books, Movies & TV...Oh My!

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 30:11

Jeff & Will are both under the weather, but power through for this week's episode! Jeff offers some updates from his writing week. The guys discuss other podcasts that have recapped the RT Booklovers Convention and recommend people check out episodes from Smart Podcast, Trashy Books and Kobo Writing Life Podcast. Katie is congratulated for winning the signed Cheesecake Boys coloring pages. Mary and Shannon are welcomed as new patrons. The Sweet Summer Fun Paperback Giveaway gets underway. Will reviews Served Hot by Annabeth Albert. The guys talk about the cancellation of The Real O'Neals along with other TV shows they are watching--Nate & Jeremiah by Design and Team Ninja Warrior. Jeff also talks about the string of musicals that have been announced for network TV, including Jesus Christ Superstar on NBC as well as A Christmas Story and Rent on Fox. Then Will discusses the movies he watched this week-- Esteros, The Way He Looks and Akron. Complete shownotes for episode 84, and the Rafflecopter for the chance to enter the Sweet Summer Fun Paperback Giveaway, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 83: RT Booklovers Convention Recap & Book Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 59:26

Jeff talks briefly about the reviews for Somewhere on Mackinac. The guys then discuss the master class in plotting they took with Cherry Adair to kick off their week at the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention in Atlanta. The Tammy Middleton Autism Awareness Month auction final total is revealed. Jeff reminds everyone that the Readers & Writers for LGBT Chechens auction is underway through Saturday, May 13. The show's new patrons are thanked: Lindey, Sarah and Andrea. Jeff reviews At the Edge of the Universe by Shaun David Hutchinson and The Solder's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian. Jeff & Will talk in detail about their experience at RT17, including the panels they attended, people they talked with and the workshop on podcasting they led. They also reveal the giveaway for an RT17 tote bag filled with books at swag that listeners in the U.S. and Canada can register to win via a Rafflecopter on the shownotes page. Complete shownotes for episode 83, and the Rafflecopter for the chance to win the RT17 tote bag, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 82: Paul Richmond & Aaron Anderson Interview, Jeff Adams Interview, RT Preview & More

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 57:28

Will interviews Jeff about Somewhere on Mackinac, which debuts on Wednesday, May 3 from Dreamspinner Press. The guys are at the RT Booklovers Convention in Atlanta this week. They discuss their schedule and would love to meet any listeners that are also attending. For those not attending, Jeff & Will plan to post photos and video to the podcast's Facebook page. Jeff talks about the upcoming Readers & Writers for LGBT Chechens auction that begins on Friday, May 5. Will reviews The Solder's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian. Paul Richmond and Aaron Anderson are welcomed to the podcast. Paul is the associate art director for Dreamspinner Press as well as the author of the Cheesecake Boys Coloring Book. Aaron is one of Dreamspinner's cover artists. During a coloring party, we discuss the new coloring book as well as book covers and more. There's also a Rafflecopter on the shownotes page for a chance to win the images Paul, Aaron and Will colored. Complete shownotes for episode 82, and the Rafflecopter for the chance to win autographed coloring pages, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Rich Hagon on Broadcasting and Performance - Ep 212

Kitchen Table Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2017 56:42

I’m speaking with Rich Hagon, commentator and host of official Magic coverage. Rich has a background in performance art and broadcasting. Rich tells us about how he got started doing coverage, all the way back in the day for Pro Tour Kuala Lampur. Rich has grown as a commentator and also Magic coverage has grown into what we see today. I caught up with Rich last year right before PAX 2016 and the World Championships. I hope you enjoy this rare interview with the charming Rich Hagon! Much thanks to Rich for sitting down with me during his busy schedule of coverage to share with listeners his story. If you’re grinding to become an elite player, listen to Rich’s advice. There’s much to learn in the world of Magic. Go say hi to Rich on Twitter @MTGRich Rich is also streaming at Twitch.tv/MTGRich This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. The giveaway an entire box of Modern Masters 2017 is still going on. Head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaway post by Rafflecopter. Follow Paragon City Games on Twitter and Facebook to enter. It’s that simple. Extra entry points are awarded if you also follow Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter and Facebook. One lucky winner will receive a box of Modern Masters 2017. This giveaway for a box of Modern Masters 2017 ends on Sunday April 16th, so hurry while you can! Rich talked about finding a wide variety of Magic content online. Paragon City Games streams their in store events weekly with Tuesday night Legacy at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on Twitter for Paragon City Games They have great online reviews and that shows their commitment to excellent customer service for their player community. I hope everyone is enjoying Season 2. This is part 2 of my 4 part series with the coverage team. The last episode of KTM featured Marshall Sutcliffe where he opened boosters of Modern Masters 2015. My new Patreon Supporter Trevor is getting a signed All Sun’s Dawn! I want to thank you, Trevor for supporting the show at the $6 level. If you enjoy listening to a high quality podcast featuring a nice guy like me tracking down and interviewing your favorite MTG personalities then head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic You know it’s not easy getting all those fancy people to sit down with me. I put in an immense amount of leg work to booking guests for the show. Please support Kitchen Table Magic with 1, 3, or 6 dollars a month on Patreon. Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. I still have available 4 signed cards by Marshall Sutcliffe from our crack a pack. A foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Celestial Purge, and a foil Dred Drone. Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic I’ve spruced up the page with new graphics. Trust me, you’ll want to read the funny things I wrote there. And, all Patreon insiders get access to behind the scenes show notes for each interview I’ve done. I also make myself to supporters where you’ll be able to ask me questions and connect with me directly about the show. And exclusively for my Patreon supporters, Rich talked a bit more about Worlds 2016 that I did not put into this episode. It’s exclusively for Patreon supporters. Big thanks to my current Patreon Supporters, Brian, Markus, James, Alexander, and Trevor! Thanks to everyone for listening to this week’s show! Connect with me on social: I’m on Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast and on Twitter @KTMpodcast The show is on iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, Stitcher Radio, and MTG cast.com.

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Episode 4: Fandoms Part 2 - Knitting in Fandoms

F This Knit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 63:48

In Part 2 of our two-part series on Fandoms, we discuss knitting spotted within various fandoms. Other topics include; finished objects, WIPs, new projects, and cat interruptions. News "The Knit Show" with Vickie Howell Kickstarter! (Every donation gets you a pattern) NSFW Stitch Marker Giveaway. Maria of A Needle Runs Through It was kind enough to send us a set of these awesome stitch markers to give away to you! Use the Rafflecopter below to enter! We will announce the winner in Episode 5 of the Podcast (which releases May 9th, 2017). a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js [caption id="attachment_200" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Win these in our first ever podcast giveaway![/caption] FO's Mookari Snowbird Erin's Wurm Inspira WIP's Ber's Tosh Shawl Em's Tosh Shawl Erin's Tosh Shawl Kirsten's Socks Slipped Saami Zimtschnecke Braid Hills Magrathea Long Whippet Pebbles Socks Scraps New Projects Sharks! Antler Hat for Hubby Fandom Talks (Just some of the things we talked about) Gravity Falls Gilmore Girls Friends Firefly Simpsons M.A.S.H. Downton Abbey Arthur (from the PBS children's show) Harry Potter Miss Marple Addams Family Muppet Treasure Island Fraggle Rock The Village Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Halloween Tangled Breakfast at Tiffany’s Spirited Away Coraline Video Games

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Marshall Sutcliffe Cracks A Pack With Us - Ep 211

Kitchen Table Magic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 129:33

In this episode, I’m hanging out with Marshall Sutcliffe, creator and host of Magic’s most popular podcast Limited Resources. Marshall is also the play-by-play commentator and host of premier Magic: The Gathering tournaments such as the Grand Prix, Pro Tour and the Magic World Championships. Marshall talks about his thoughts on the game and what he hopes to create in the future. Also! I brought a few packs for Marshall to crack open in true Limited Resources style. This is a fantastic episode, I hope you enjoy my conversation with Marshall Sutcliffe. To the content creators out there, remember what Marshall said, if you have an idea and you want to make something for the community, now is a great timing with the boom of Magic: The Gathering. You may find Marshall online at LRcast.com, on twitter @Marshall_LR. Limited Resources is also on YouTube, and, be on the lookout for Marshall’s new video content he’s working on. I’m excited for it to be released in the near future! This episode of Kitchen Table Magic is brought to you by Paragon City Games. And courtesy of Paragon City Games, we’re doing another giveaway. We’re giving away an entire box of Modern Masters 2017! Entering is simple, head on over to the Facebook.com/KitchenTableMagicPodcast for the giveaway post by Rafflecopter. Follow Paragon City Games on Twitter and Facebook to enter. It’s that simple. Extra entry points are awarded if you also follow Kitchen Table Magic on Twitter and Facebook. One lucky winner will receive a box of Modern Masters 2017. Marshall talked about the importance of being compassionate to each other in the community so that people will feel included to come out and play Magic. Paragon City Games works really hard to create that great kind of environment. That’s why they have stellar reviews and a rapidly growing fan base. I’m grateful that Paragon City Games has decided to stand tall as a leader in their community. If you’re in Draper Utah, check them out. They have a beautiful retail space and amazing wooden deck boxes and Die Hard Metal dice. And speaking of those wooden deck boxes, I’m going to have to show them to you in a video soon. Many thanks to Paragon City Games for giving me the opportunity to do a giveaway. Remember to spread the love with a Like on Facebook and a follow on twitter. And be sure to check out their weekly stream at Twitch.tv/ParagonCityGames They are working hard to bring you Legacy and Modern action every week. Is everyone enjoying Season 2 so far? I’m really excited for all the amazingness that’s to come! Support Kitchen Table Magic on Patreon. Each episode, I bring you mythic rare interviews with your favorite people in the Magic community. I make high quality shows and if you appreciate quality, then support Kitchen Table Magic with 1, 3, or 6 dollars a month on Patreon. Supporters at the $6 level get special gifts from my interviews. I have in front of my 8 signed cards by Marshall from our crack a pack, that Marshall would have drafted. All Sun’s Dawn, Faerie Mechanist, a foil Rusted Relic, Reassembling Skeleton, Sign in Blood, Celestial Purge, Mana Leak, and a foil Dred Drone. Three of them are going to my Patreon supporters Brian, James, and Alexander. There are 5 more up for grabs to all new Patreon supporters at the $6 level. Head over to Patreon.com/Kitchen Table Magic I’ve spruced up the page with new graphics. Trust me, you’ll want to read the funny things I wrote there. And, all Patreon insiders get access to behind the scenes show notes for each interview I’ve done. I also make myself to supporters where you’ll be able to ask me questions and connect with me directly about the show. And for your 1 and 3 dollar supporters, Marshall Sutcliffe answered a sound check question about a super secret marinara sauce recipe from the legendary Brian David-Marshall himself. It’s exclusively for Patreon supporters. Big thanks to my current Patreon Supporters, Brian, Markus, James and Alexander.

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Ep 78: Damon Suede Interview (Part 1) & "Lickety Split" Giveaway

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 45:11

Jeff talks about Somewhere on Mackinac starting pre-orders on Monday, April 3 along with the cover reveal and giveaway that his email list is getting that same day. He also updates on a new novella he's started, tentatively titled Ballroom Goal, and other projects he worked on this week. Gilbert Baker, creator of the Rainbow Flag, is honored. Listeners are reminded that April is Autism Awareness Month and Tammy Middleton's Auction to raise funds for the cause has begun. Jeff is offering autographed copies of the Hat Trick trilogy in paperback as part of the auction. Poppy Dennison, author and Dreamspinner Press marketing director, was in Paris recently for the Paris Book Fair and was the podcast's special correspondent for the event. Her video report is on the shownotes page. We thank our latest patron, Nancy, and let everyone know the next bonus episode will release on Tuesday, April 11. After reminding everyone that the Hot Jock Paperback giveaway ends on April 9, the guys review the film, Lazy Eye. Jeff and Will sit down with Damon Suede to discuss his latest novel, Lickety Split. There's a Rafflecopter on the shownotes page for listeners to register to one an autographed paperback of the book. Complete shownotes for episode 78, and the chance to enter the Hot Jocks Paperback Giveaway as well as the “Lickety Split” giveaway, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 74: Haley Walsh & Joel Leslie Interview, Giveaway & More

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 57:58

Jeff and Will are away this week attending the Dreamspinner Press Author Workshop and Universal Studios to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. They discussed GayRomLit registration, which took place February 25 and that they're looking forward to that October trip. They reviewed the new Netflix show, Ultimate Beastmaster, and Jeff talked about the debut YA thriller from Igor Max called Awakened, which is the first installment in Max's Mind Agents series. Haley Walsh and Joel Leslie are this week's featured interview. Haley is the author of the Skyler Foxe Mystery series and Joel is the narrator for the audiobooks. Haley discusses the series and how Joel came to be the narrator. Joel talks about his work on the series, including some of the challenges Haley has given him through the books. Haley and Joel are giving away five Audible codes to download Foxe Tail. Podcast listeners can enter to win with the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this page. Complete shownotes for episode 74, along with the Rafflecopter to win a Audible code to download Foxe Tail, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 73: Michael Scott Garvin Interview, "When We Rise" & More

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 48:42

Jeff opens with details of his week, which included editing, writing and plotting. The guys discussed the just announced closing of Prism Book Alliance. Jordan Nasser's third book in the Home is a Fire series came out late last week. Jeff and Will are excited to read The Fire Inside. To celebrate the release, Jordan is offering podcast listeners to win Amazon ebooks of the first two installments in the series--Home is a Fire and The Fire Went Wild. A Rafflecopter is below to enter. The show's new patron, Olivia, is thanked. Patrons are reminded to leave questions for the March bonus episode on Patreon. Jeff & Will look forward to ABC's premiere of When We Rise this week. Jeff looks back on last week's episode of This Is Us. Plus they talk about an NYC concert presentation of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City: The Musical coming in March. Michael Scott Garvin is interviewed about his debut novel, A Faithful Son, along with details on how he balances being an interior designer/homebuilder with his love of writing and about his second book, Aunt Sookie & Me. Complete shownotes for episode 73, along with the Rafflecopter to win Jordan Nasser’s books, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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100th Episode Celebration plus Massive Kids Yoga Giveaway

Yoga In My School

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 30:34

I started the podcast as a way of adding interesting content on my then blog back in 2009. The first few episodes were a steep learning curve as I dove into a unfamiliar format and technology. My first live guest was Abby Wills of Shanti Generation. Since then I've had the privilege of interviewing nearly 100 leaders in the yoga and mindfulness community with a distinct bent toward kids yoga and school yoga programs.A couple years ago I nearly gave up on this labor of love as I didn’t know if anyone was listening. Well they are….and in droves with over 200,000 listens. While attending the National Kids Yoga conference and through contact with the world wide youth yoga community I’ve come to learn that many, many kids yoga enthusiasts listen to these podcasts and love them. If you are one of our dear listeners please rate the podcast on iTunes.I invite the world wide kids yoga community to celebrate this milestone. Join a number of guests of past episodes, who are now cherished friends and colleagues, chime in live on Jan 5th, 12:00 noon Eastern/9:00 am Pacific. In conjunction with the 100th Episode we are giving away a plethora of kids yoga swag. Enter via Rafflecopter at this link. The draw closes midnight Jan 4th, 2017. Winners of all prizes will be announced during the live broadcast.Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)

100th Episode Celebration plus Massive Kids Yoga Giveaway

Yoga In My School

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 30:34

I started the podcast as a way of adding interesting content on my then blog back in 2009. The first few episodes were a steep learning curve as I dove into a unfamiliar format and technology. My first live guest was Abby Wills of Shanti Generation. Since then I've had the privilege of interviewing nearly 100 leaders in the yoga and mindfulness community with a distinct bent toward kids yoga and school yoga programs.A couple years ago I nearly gave up on this labor of love as I didn’t know if anyone was listening. Well they are….and in droves with over 200,000 listens. While attending the National Kids Yoga conference and through contact with the world wide youth yoga community I’ve come to learn that many, many kids yoga enthusiasts listen to these podcasts and love them. If you are one of our dear listeners please rate the podcast on iTunes.I invite the world wide kids yoga community to celebrate this milestone. Join a number of guests of past episodes, who are now cherished friends and colleagues, chime in live on Jan 5th, 12:00 noon Eastern/9:00 am Pacific. In conjunction with the 100th Episode we are giving away a plethora of kids yoga swag. Enter via Rafflecopter at this link. The draw closes midnight Jan 4th, 2017. Winners of all prizes will be announced during the live broadcast.Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)

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Episode 150: We’ll Just Be Over Here Photosynthesizing

Parenting Roundabout

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2016 41:55

On this week's group chat, we discuss yet another new parenting philosophy, confess our childhood misdeeds on our Friday speed round, shout out some stuff we like on the Roundabout Roundup, look forward to upcoming pop culture offerings, and do some shameless self-promotion. Here's your road map to the episode: 03:00 "Potted-Plant Parenting" — It should come as no surprise that teens want their parents to be available but not intrusive. A New York Times article considers that a good thing, but some of us aren't so sure. 18:50 Speed Round: What Did You Get in Trouble for as a Kid? — It's hard to believe since we're such upstanding citizens now, but in our day we got in trouble for selling stuff in the schoolyard and staying out to all hours. Getting in trouble for sass? Not so surprising. 22:31 Parenting Roundabout Roundup — Terri one-ups Catherine's bluetooth shower fan with a bluetooth toothbrush; Catherine likes an article about Why You Should Avoid Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain; and Nicole appreciates the ease of giveaways using Rafflecopter. 25:55 Round 2 Special — In a bonus edition of their Tuesday Round 2 entertainment-themed episodes, Catherine and Terri look ahead to the pop culture coming their way in 2017. (Mentioned: Jimmy Fallon's opening Emmys number from 2010; may he come up with something as wonderful for the Golden Globes.) 33:04 Shameless Self-Promotion — Terri wrote a post for Friendship Circle on "8 Ways NOT to Find a Winter Coat for Your Child with Sensory Issues"; Nicole has an infographic on her Inclusive Class blog about "10 Tips for Grading Students with Disabilities Graphic"; and Catherine invites everybody to her About Family Fitness Facebook page. Thanks as always to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music. If you're reading this somewhere without hyperlinks, come to http://parentingroundabout.com for the full recap experience.

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TAS 282 : (TAS Power Hour) Amazon Promotions - Contest Strategy - Instagram - Dom's 80 Year Old Grandma

The Amazing Seller Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2016 55:54

One of the things Scott and his buddies have been enjoying are the Friday afternoon chats they have about Amazon private label sales, e-commerce, online business, and much more. They’ve been having so much fun they decided to start recording them so you can benefit from their experiences and insights. On this episode, the guys talk about Amazon lightning deals, yet ANOTHER change to the Amazon Terms of Service regarding product reviews, product giveaways, off Amazon sales channels, and much more. Be sure to listen to their great conversation. What’s an Amazon lightning deal and how do they work? One of the ways Amazon enables sellers to move products is through offering lightning deals. You’ve got to be approved to participate but once you are you can offer your products at discounted prices for a short period of time - but the bonus is that Amazon HELPS YOU promote them in a handful of ways. It’s a great opportunity to sell a lot of products quickly if you know how to use them. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott and his buddies chat about some lightning deal experiences they’ve had recently and how they didn’t pan out as successfully as they had hoped. Amazon is changing the review policies AGAIN! Get the scoop on the most recent changes. It was just a few weeks ago that Amazon changed its terms of service regarding product reviews that prohibits discounting products in exchange for reviews. Now it seems that those rules are changing again and it’s surprising that this time it’s AMAZON that’s encouraging a certain type of discount in exchange for reviews… and it has to do with gift cards. Want to know the whole story? The guys chat about this new development on this episode. Contests and giveaways: new ideas you can use to sell your Amazon products. More and more creative ways of using contests and product giveaways are being devised where you can encourage people to enter your drawing - thereby building your email list - in hopes of winning one of your products. And there are ways of doing this outside of Amazon, including social media, that can really ramp up your opt-ins and sales at the same time. Find out some of the ways people are successfully using giveaways to promote their products, on this episode. In order to move your business forward, you have to keep learning. When it comes to setting up contests and sales channels outside of Amazon it’s easy for private label sellers to get intimidated and scared. There’s a lot to learn and it can be a bit confusing when you first start. But on this episode, Chris Shaffer makes the point that everything is at least a little bit confusing when you first start. But once you make the commitment to dive in, learn, and master the process involved in learning the new system you’re able to get it running and working for you in a relatively short period of time. If you’re interested in finding out how to build your business outside of Amazon you’re going to learn a lot from this episode. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the TAS Power Hour. [4:10] How you can get in on the next event in Phoenix. [5:02] A lightning deal FAIL story - and why it happened. [14:09] Yet ANOTHER change to Amazon’s review policy. [19:10] Giveaway ideas you can use to sell more products. [39:00] The learning curve issues of using new platforms. [43:10] TAS Canada. [49:20] Updates from Amazon about a variety of issues. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.TheAmazingSeller.com/FB www.TheAmazingSeller.com/LIVE - get in on the next event. RaffleCopter www.TheAmazingSeller.com/Canada

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Building the WAPUUS Field Guide and Trading Post w/ James Tryon

WPblab - A WordPress Social Media Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 82:20

This week on WPblab we're talking with James Tryon of Wapuus who provides a Field Guide and Trading Post for Wapuus which can be found at http://wapu.us. We'll be talking with James on how he came up with the idea of indexing all things Wapuu and what tools he used to make his website.Planning a website using Google DocsCPTTaxonomiesBuilding a budget using Google SheetsBuilding a “wiki” like interface for how the site will workBrain dump / research before starting to build the sitePre-planning structure and formatSet up to take github submissions and submissions through website formWPblab’s Wapuu https://wapu.us/wapuu/wpblab-wapuu/ThePrintful – printing/shipping fulfillment of shirt designs https://www.theprintful.com/Rafflecopter for site giveaways https://www.rafflecopter.comPoststatus https://poststatus.com/Wapuu Challenge Coins: http://marktimemedia.com/project/wapuu-challenge-coins-2/Everyone in the community can get involved via the websiteThank you all!Show notes contributors:Cheryl LaPrade – @YayCherylSherie LaPrade – @HeySherieJason Tucker – WPwatercooler @jasontuckerThe post Building the WAPUUS Field Guide and Trading Post w/ James Tryon appeared first on WPwatercooler. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep 42: Michael Vance Gurley Interview, GRL Blog Tour With Deanna Wadsworth & more

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2016 60:03

Jeff opens with updates on his writing before Will looks at the gorgeous 50th Anniversary hardback of Valley of the Dolls. Will also reviews the special romance edition of the Author Earnings Report that was delivered at RWA. The listener poll is also in it's final week. It will close at the end of the day on Sunday, July 31. The 2016 GRL Blog Tour continues with Deanna Wadsworth as she talks about the latest in the 1 Night Stand series. The Big GRL Blog Tour Giveaway continues with a Rafflecopter to win a Fire Tablet loaded with ebooks. Debut author Michael Vance Gurley chats with Jeff about The Long Season. They are also giving one lucky listener the chance to win an ebook copy of their books The Long Season and Hat Trick. The Rafflecopter giveaway is on the shownotes page. Complete shownotes for episode 42, and the chance to enter the Big GRL Blog Tour Giveaway, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 39: GRL Blog Tour with Tammy Middleton, Brandilyn Talks Audiobooks & More

Burky and Badger's Board Game Babble Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2016 44:19

Happy 4th of July to our U.S.-based audience. Jeff gets the show going with news of contracts he's signed over the past week--one for the novella Love's Opening Night and the other for the short Hat Trick: Be True, Be Proud, Be Strong, which will appears in the JMS Books charity anthology Love Is Proud. Jeff also calls out some other Orlando tribute projects: an Extasy Books anthology, Broadway for Orlando's "What the World Needs Now" recording as well as two dance pieces. The guys talk about their weekend in Ashland, OR, where the saw a performance of The Wiz. Will celebrates the Valley of the Dolls 50th anniversary, which features a new edition hardback as well as Blu-Ray releases. In books, Jeff reviews A.J. Truman's Out on a Limb while Will's got What's in a Name from Pat Henshaw. They also make note of an event coming up at the Ripped Bodice in Culver City, CA that features Christopher Rice, Damon Suede and Eric Shaw Quinn. Tammy Middleton, who writes as T.M. Smith, stops by as part of the Official 2016 GRL Blog Tour. She talks about the new book in her All Cocks series, Live For Love. She's also got a giveaway going on and listeners can find the Rafflecopter for that below. Talking about TV, Jeff and Will mention that Netflix now has Eastsiders, Truth Slash Fiction won big at SeriesFest and that they're loving UnReal and Wrecked. Superhero porn parodies are also discussed, specifically that Men.com is on its way to giving Captain America a boyfriend. Musicals are also on tap with a brief review of the historic live stream of She Loves Me, as well as a review of the London cast recording of Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined. Brandilyn is here with comfort reads in the form of audiobooks. There is a poll their running through July to find out who listens to the podcast. Complete shownotes for episode 39, and the chance to enter the Big GRL Blog Tour Giveaway, are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

Ep. 22 Long Life W/ Ben Maddox

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2016 112:37

How do you get the most enjoyment out of your games? ...By playing it multiple times, of course. But what makes you keep coming back for more? And would you like to win a copy of "Onitama?" click on the links below to enter our Rafflecopter and give us your love: http://www.boardgametheater.com/current-contests.html http://www.boardgameseverybodyshould.com/burky---badger.html ***Things that make us go Hmmm!*** 8:40 New look Board Game Geek Charterstone : A Legacy game from Stonemaier Games! Dice Tower Award nominations are out. Lance Myxter the Undead Viking at TMG The whole Asmodee, Privateer Press price fixing thing and my total bemusement. Is it pure ludditry? ***The Good, The Bad & The Ugly*** 34:00 Happy Pigs Onitama Burgle Brothers ***What game is behind the door*** 53:26 Game show with Ben Maddox from Perfect Information podcast ***The Babble*** 1:21:02 Good games never fade away. They get replayed over and over again. So, what is it that gives a game a long life? Is it because it has a theme you love? Is it because it’s different every time you play it? Is it because of the the level of complexity/easiness that brings you back? If you were a game designer, what would you do to make your game replayable?

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Ep 21 A New Skin

Burky and Badger's Board Game Babble Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2016 102:52

Do we really need re-themed games? And would you like to win a copy of "Onitama?" click on the links below to enter our Rafflecopter and give us your love: http://www.boardgametheater.com/curre... http://www.boardgameseverybodyshould.... ***Things that make us go Hmmm!*** 9:50 Star Trek Panic Gama trade show Golden Geek Awards ***The Good, The Bad & The Ugly*** 21:00 Blackbeard, Imagine, Top Face Star Wars Rebellion, For Sale ***Into the kingdom of Babblelot*** 51:07 We make an analisis of the game "Stone Age" and see if it is worthy to make it onto the round table at Babblelot ***The Babble*** 1:13:15 Are you, like me, fed up with “Star Wars” this and “Star Wars” that? Is it just a cash in? Does the industry need to give us the same game in another package? Do you own many versions of the same game? Is money going into the wrong hands; ie; compânys making fortunes from one product while others have many great products, but make little profit. Are there any games you’d like to see re-themed into something else?

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #29: Censorship, Children vs. Adults, and Raffle Winner

The Thirteenth Hour Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2016 30:15

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!

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Episode 8 - The Irresistable Novel with Jeff Gerke

Lasers Dragons And Keyboards

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2016 45:30

This week we welcome novelist, publisher, and editor; the one and only Jeff Gerke. In part one, we make a LOT of Star Wars references (is Jeff or Aaron the bigger fan?) We also come really close to getting Liberty to enter a giggle feedback loop. (Remember: breath in, giggle out. Without this advice, Liberty might have passed out!) We even discuss some matters of actual importance, such as the frustrating and contradictory "Rules of Writing", and more importantly, how, when, and why to ignore them. There's even neuroscience behind it, not kidding! Yes, you too can use this technique to make your books as addictive as crack for the low monthly price of... free?? Yes, FREE! Check out the giveaway farther down on this post... And Jeff continues our trend for authors who love Batman as their favorite superhero. Will we find someone who prefers another hero? You'll have to come back for future episodes to find out... In part the second, Jeff talks about writers that are either plot first (typically plotting writers) and character first (pantser writers.) We also talk more about freeing yourself from the rules of fiction (Aaron does interrupt with a rule that can't be broken...) Jeff talks about his writing process, how it has evolved over the past 20 years, and how he keeps his writing flow going. And, to the surprise of absolutely no one, we get off track and talk about Star Wars again! (and Lord of the Rings, and a few others...) But, to the surprise of all of us, there is a point to it! (Really, not kidding!) These stories, and chances are, a lot of other ones you love, all use the Hero's Journey. Don't know what that is? Want to know how it influenced Jeff as a writer? Listen to the podcast... Still confused, want more? Don't worry, Jeff is available as a freelance editor and typesetter. Check out his website for details and pricing... do it... you know you want to... Wait, you're wanting the giveaway, right? Well click this handy-dandy link and all of the ways to enter will be displayed for you! Enter early, enter often, and share with your friends. :) a Rafflecopter giveaway Be sure to visit Lasers Dragons And Keyboards at their website for additional links!

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Ep 18: J.M. Snyder Interview Part 2 - Grease Live! - Jeff's New Release & More!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 59:55

Jeff talks about his new releases available this week: Make the Right Choice from JMS Books and A Sound Beginning from Pride Publishing. There is a Rafflecopter giveaway for a free ebook of Make the Right Choice below. The guys also talk about why Will returned an ebook to Amazon, how awesome Fox's Grease Live! was and the 2013 movie In Secret starring Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Felton, Oscar Issac and Jessica Lange. Jeff talks about the books he read over the past week--a beta copy of Wade Kelly's third book in her Jock series as well as an ARC he can't really discuss right now but was swooning over. Will also shows off the February issue of Out which features Tom Daly and Dustin Lance Black as the cover boys for the Love issue. The guys recap last week's Question of the Week (and you can see all the responses for that below) before they bring back author and publisher J.M. Snyder for the second part of their interview with her. The show wraps up with the Question of the Week, this time from J.M.: "What’s your favorite read outside the m/m genre?" You can answer the question in the comments section of the shownotes for episode 18 at BigGayFictionPodcast.com.

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Ep 08: NaNoWriMo Finale - Tammy Middleton (a.k.a. T.M. Smith) interview - Question of the Week & More