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Kim Kaufman is back this week to share more stories from her time in Walt Disney World as a Cast Member. Kim was "friends with" a lot of the characters in the parks. She talks about both funny and touching moments from her interactions with guests. Plus we're also talking about the latest additions to author Ridley Pearson's popular Kingdom Keeper book series. Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion
The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life
This week's show collects three interviews with prose writers Daniel Handler, Griffin Dunne, and Ridley Pearson in joyful, fun conversations conducted last November at Miami Book Fair.
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FAVORITE! Originally published in 2007, this Summer '24 FAVORITES episode of Satellite Sisters features Lian Dolan interviewing Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson about Peter and the Secret of Rundoon, part of their YA book series Peter and the Starcatchers. First, Sheila Dolan and Monica Dolan (aka The Lab Rats) test three kinds of soy milk with mixed results. Some paws up. Some paws down. Thank you to our sponsors and to listeners for using these special urls and codes to support them: Prose https://prose.com/sisters Framebridge https://framebridge.com Butcher Box https://butcherbox.com/sisters Use code sisters at checkout Osea https://oseamalibu.com Use code satsisters at checkout Sign up for our new weekly newsletter PEP TALK here. Go the the Satellite Sisters website here Go to the Satellite Sisters You Tube Channel here. For The Marriage Sabbatical and all books by Lian Dolan, go to her website here. For all of our booklists at Bookshop.org, go to www.bookshop.org/shop/liandolan Join our community: Facebook Page, Facebook Group and on Instagram and Twitter @satsisters. Email Satellite Sisters at hello@satellitesisters.com. Follow Lian Dolan on @instagram @liandolan Follow Liz Dolan on @instagram @satellitesisterliz Follow Julie Dolan on @instagram @julieoldestsister Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson is back with his latest installation of the Kingdom Keepers series.
Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry hams it up with host Marcia Franklin at the 2014 Sun Valley Writers' Conference. The two talk about Barry's various misadventures in the Gem State, including tree-climbing, snowmobiling and trout fishing—and what he thinks the new motto for Idaho should be. They also discuss Barry's partnership with Ridley Pearson on the Peter and the Starcatchers book series. Don't forget to subscribe, and visit the Dialogue website for more conversations that matter. Originally Aired: 11/21/2014 The interview is part of Dialogue's series “Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference” and was taped at the 2014 conference. Since 1995, the conference has been bringing together some of the world's most well-known and illuminating authors to discuss literature and life.
On this episode, I talk with Ridley Pearson, the NYT #1 Bestselling author of the Kingdom Keepers series. We talk about the process he follows for writing books, the time he spends at Disney parks conducting research (often after-hours), and how middle grade has evolved over the course of his writing career.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm. For the same price as other major audiobook providers, you can find all your favorites as well as curated lists of audiobooks written by or recommended by guests of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. Click here to learn more! Consider buying your books from the Middle Grade Matters Bookshop, where proceeds support this podcast as well as independent bookstores everywhere. For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow Middle Grade Matters on Instagram and Twitter.If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to follow us and please leave us a review.
We love the Kingdom Keepers series, and we loved our first conversation with best-selling author Ridley Pearson. So, we jumped at the chance to have him back on the show to talk more about his final Kingdom Keepers series, Inheritance. This new trilogy takes introduces us to the children of the original Keepers as they fight to save the parks from new threats. The second book, Villains Realm, was just released. We talk to Ridley about developing the series, why it takes place when it does and so much more. Featuring: Craig McFarland JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! – https://www.facebook.com/groups/186691492980265
Thank you for being part of the conversation. This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 616 with author Ridley Pearson. You've likely heard of Ridley Pearson as the Edgar-nominated author of over sixty novels including two New York Times #1 bestsellers. The Fulbright fellow who plays in a band with Stephen King, Dave Barry, Amy Tan and Scott Turow is also the author of KINGDOM KEEPERS INHERITANCE: VILLAINS' REALM, the second in a trilogy for middle grade readers which follows young heroes to Disney parks around the world. The first volume has sold over a million copies. With the help of Cinderella's very own Fairy Godmother-the notorious FGM as she's known in this world-they set out to stop Ursula-jumping from Epcot to Disneyland to Disneyland Paris, where the ultimate battle between good and evil plays out.
New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson is back with his latest installation of the Kingdom Keepers series.
The second book in this all-new KINGDOM KEEPERS INHERITANCE trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson, follows our young heroes to parks around the world. They must race against the clock to stop the most villainous villain of all, Ursula, from taking over for good! In this latest book in the series that has sold over a million copies worldwide, Ridley Pearson expands the Kingdom Keepers world in ways no reader-or Disney Parks fan-could have imagined. Home from their adventures abroad in book one, Eli and his friends are safe and sound at Epcot with their families, or are they? When Eli learns that the CEO of the Walt Disney Company has mysteriously done a 180 and ordered Villains' Realms to be built in every park across the globe, he and his friends know something is amiss. It turns out that Ursula, the baddest of the big bads, has recruited an evil chemist to recreate Walt's magical ink, which would allow the Villains to travel between parks and end Disney magic as we know it. With the help of Cinderella's very own Fairy Godmother-the notorious FGM as she's known in this world-they set out to stop Ursula-jumping from Epcot to Disneyland to Disneyland Paris, where the ultimate battle between good and evil plays out. Will Eli and his friends prevail, or will the Villains finally have their way?
This week, New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson joins Jeff to talk about the world of the Kingdom Keepers, and to discuss his new book, "Kingdom Keepers Inheritance: Villains Realm." Ridley shares about his process, going backstage at the Disney parks, and that time that he saw a Small World doll come to life. Plus, Rolly Crump is going to be honored with a marble bust in a haunted parlor; and Jeff finally goes back to the mailbag to discuss training for 10Ks, touring the parks with a pregnant spouse, and reminiscing about Mousetalgia then, now, and yet to come.
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In this very special Interview The Dream a fantastic Dream Podcast sit down with Author Ridley Pearson talking about his book series Kingdom Keepers! From going behind the scenes at the Disney parks for inspiration via the attractions as well as going in the Disney archives ! He also talks about the creative process coming up with all different worlds and a in depth look at storytelling ! This is a long time in the making and we cannot wait to have him back for the release of his next book "inheritance" ! Parks news; we discuss the new Ahsoka announcement, Deadpool 3 and even new food coming to DCA - Sanfransokyo Square! show Notes -> new email @dafdpodcast@gmail.com Disney discord Server : https://discord.gg/tMRJTfYQ If you would like to be on the show please dm us on Instagram or email us! Make sure to leave a review and rating for us on apple podcast, it really helps our community grow! If you are not sure how, scroll down on the apple podcast app and it will ask you to choose it out of 5 stars as well as reviews to improve the show or let us know what you guys wanna see!!
Peter and the Starcatcher: Brian, Savanah, and Jordan, had to put up with a sick, grumpy, and confused Kyle tonight as they talked about The Village Theatre's upcoming production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Their patience should earn them some kind of medal. PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER June 2nd - 11th The Village Players Theatre "A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's best-selling novels, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old tale of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair...and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love." You sent Tickets https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=vipie
Best-selling author Ridley Pearson joins me to discuss his career, his band, and his newest Disney YA novel in the Kingdom Keepers series.As a family who LOVES Disney and loves to read, this guest is extra special! I've been a big fan of Ridley's thrillers for years, and loved introducing our boys to this series as well as "Peter and the Starcatchers."You can learn more about the author HERE, and make sure to visit our sponsor, Marco Pelusi Haircare HERE.Support the showjoin my PATREON for firsts and exclusives!
Disney announces Earth Month celebratory activities, Crater is coming to Disney+, Marvel Studios reveales the release date for Secret Invasion, The Muppets Mayhem debut date announced, Dwayne Johnson reveals plans for a live-action reimagining of Disney's Moana, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, more details about the two new Disney Cruise Line ships on the horizon, and the first West Coast Disney Vacation Club member lounge is coming to Disneyland Resort. Plus, author Ridley Pearson on the latest—EPCOT-themed!—chapter in the Kingdom Keepers series, running into Maleficent, and having “it's a small world” scare the wits out of him.
The Beyond the Mouse team was thrilled to sit down with New York Times Bestselling author Ridley Pearson to discuss the Kingdom Keepers book series and his newest book in his Kingdom Keepers Inheritance series titled "The Shimmer." Here's how to find "The Shimmer": https://www.left-bank.com/book/9781368095143 FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford, and Vanessa Ferguson JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network JOIN PODCAST PALS! – https://www.facebook.com/groups/186691492980265 FIND US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/BeyondMouse FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemousepod __________________________________________ Please enjoy this episode of BEYOND THE MOUSE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!
Ridley Pearson joins Idaho Matters to talk about his new book release, "Cautionary Tales."
In this class, we are joined by best-selling author Ridley Pearson again to talk about his books Kingdom Keepers and Cautionary Tales! I love getting the chance to talk with and listen to the stories Ridley tells about his writing and inspiration! Video of this visit is available at https://youtu.be/GAhpAVANZnU. You can engage with Ridley via social media @RidleyPearson and through his website www.RidleyPearson.com. This was a whole lot of fun and I hope you enjoy! You can follow along with the class, podcast, Take 1 episodes, and interviews/visits by following me on Twitter @chavardphd. You can keep up with the class by joining the Facebook public group @BeingaFanofDisney. Thank you for listening and please let me know your thoughts on this and other shows. And... Please come along with us on our adventure!
Magic mirror on the wall, summon Ridley Pearson to the Book of the Mouse Club we call! The much awaited interview with the award-winning author of suspense and young adult adventure novels is finally here. Courtney and Emily are joined by Ridley to discuss his new book “Cautionary Tales: A Collection of Scary Stories Starring Favorite Disney Villains.” Just in time for the spooky season, readers follow main characters Billie and Tim through the Evil Queen's Magic Mirror into several Disney stories featuring infamous villains like Gaston, Ursula, the Headless Horseman, and Chernabog. In this story within a story, Billie and Tim quickly learn things are not always what they seem. In the interview, Ridley shares how he was inspired to write this short story compilation, his advice for aspiring authors, and why he loves to write about villains and Disney characters. Review Book of the Mouse Club on iTunes and Google Play and send any questions, comments, or suggestions to the hosts at bookofthemouseclub@gmail.com Follow Our Reading Journey On Social Media! Official Twitter and Instagram: @BookoftheMouse Courtney: Instagram @greatguthsby, Twitter @Courtney_Guth, and Goodreads Emily: Instagram and Twitter @emily_mickde, and Goodreads Ridley Pearson: Instagram and Twitter @RidleyPearson Website:https://ridleypearson.com/ You can find all of his books at your favorite book retailer!
Ridley Pearson joins Idaho Matters to talk about his new book release, "Cautionary Tales."
Hour 1: Mark shares about his recent trip to vegas! Then, local author Ridley Pearson joins the show to discuss his newest book, "Cautionary Tales", a collection of scary stories staring Disney villans. Later, Mark discusses a professor from NYU who was fired after students complained his class was 'too hard'.
Mark Reardon welcomes Ridley Pearson, a local author, to share his new book, a collection of scary stories staring Disney villains titled, "Cautionary Tales".
Emma talked with her new acquaintance, Ridley Pearson, who is an Edgar nominated and #1 New York Times bestselling author of (more than 50) award-winning suspense and young adult adventure novels, including the Kingdom Keepers and Peter and the Starcatcher books. They talk about his experiences writing Kingdom Keepers and Peter and the Starcatchers, fun stories of researching the Disney parks after hours, and his new collection of short stories, Cautionary Tales, which releases on October 4th.Episode Links:Audible TrialPre-Order for Cautionary TalesRidley Pearson's WebsiteRidley Pearson's InstagramPodcast SocialsInstagramTwitterWhere to ListenSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsOur WebsiteOur Personal SocialsGaby's InstagramEmma's InstagramGaby's TwitterEmma's TwitterGaby's TikTokEmma's TikTok
Debbie Monterrey, Amy Marxkors and Charlie Brennan are on Total Information AM on Charlie's last day after 34 years of broadcasting with KMOX. They're joined by Edgar-Nominee and #1 New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson, WGN host John Williams, and former intern Mary T. Kelly as they share stories and say goodbye.
"To have faith is to have wings." In our third week of Peter Pan Month, we are looking at the novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson as well as the stage adaptation written by Rick Elice and starring Christian Borle, Adam Chanler-Berat, and Celia Keenan-Bolger. This Peter Pan prequel/reboot follows the adventures of Peter, an orphan being sold into slavery, and a girl named Molly who is protecting a chest full of starstuff, a magical substance with immense power. Trials on the treacherous seas lead to wild escapades on a remote island, forcing Peter and Molly to face pirates, mermaids, crocodiles, and more before their journey ends. We talk through the book's story and then discuss the creative changes and revisions made for the stage version. We discuss the characters' names, Black Stache vs. Captain Hook, the play's story theatre format, the creative parallels the play adds, the small title change, character motivations, how Peter Pan gets his name, and more! Next time, join us to discuss the 1953 Disney animated classic version of Peter Pan featuring the voices of Bobby Driscoll, Hans Conried, and Kathryn Beaumont. Join the discussion! If you want to interact with other fairy tale fans, discuss this week's retelling, participate in podcast polls, catch fairy tale related news, join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ofslippersandspindles/ Follow us on Instagram! We share behind-the-scenes info, fun facts, historical pictures of Drew and Cassie, bookstagram photos, and more! https://www.instagram.com/ofslippersandspindles/ We love to hear from you! You can reach us at ofslippersandspindles@gmail.com Music: Through The Woods by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
"I do believe in fairies! I do! I do!" Drew and Cassie are here to gush over the 2003 film adaptation of Peter Pan starring Jeremy Sumpter, Jason Isaacs, and Rachel Hurd-Wood! This film knows that Wendy is the protagonist and focuses on the underlying romantic tensions between Peter and Wendy in some beautiful and unique ways. We talk about the movie's incredible soundtrack, a generation's crush on Jeremy Sumpter, adaptation vs. retelling, Barrie's vision for a film version of Peter Pan, the many wonderful performances from the three leads as well as Carsen Gray, Ludivine Sagnier, Richard Briers, and Theodore Chester, Neverland's location in the universe, the pink affect, the incorporation of the power of the hidden kiss throughout the movie, Hook's flight, the emotional reunion at the end, and much more! Next time, join us to discuss the novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, as well as its stage adaptation written by Rick Elice starring Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Adam Chanler-Berat. Join the discussion! If you want to interact with other fairy tale fans, discuss this week's retelling, participate in podcast polls, catch fairy tale related news, join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ofslippersandspindles/ Follow us on Instagram! We share behind-the-scenes info, fun facts, historical pictures of Drew and Cassie, bookstagram photos, and more! https://www.instagram.com/ofslippersandspindles/ We love to hear from you! You can reach us at ofslippersandspindles@gmail.com Music: Through The Woods by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Ridley Pearson is the author of cult classic Disney series The Kingdom Keepers that deals with what might happen after the parks close and the characters come out to play. Hear his panel from the Dis Family Reunion on today's show!
The great Ridley Pearson is our guest for Episode 21! We talk about writing for Disney, being friends with Dave Barry, and what it takes to be a best-selling author for over 36 years. Ridley Pearson Website (http://ridleypearson.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-staggs/support
On this episode I share my interview with New York Times Bestselling Author of The Kingdom Keepers and Peter and the Starcatchers, Ridley Pearson. During the interview you will discover how Ridley was able to transition from gritty suspense novels into more family and young children stories; what it was like being a co-author with Dave Barry; how he got the gig to create The Kingdom Keepers books for Disney; why he thinks "it's a small world" is haunted; and what new projects he is currently working on. Learn More About This Episode Via The Show Notes Page Here: https://www.wdwopinion.com/116 Buy Ridley's Books Here: https://amzn.to/2Xbv8Uy Follow Us On Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDWOpinion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdwopinion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WDWopinion Opinioneers Community: https://www.wdwopinion.com/Opinioneers
Join Caroline and Travis for Part 2 of their PopSugar Reading Challenge discussion as they check in midway through their journey to see how they are progressing. Some of the books discussed: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett; Saga series by Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples; The Desegregation of Public Libraries in the Jim Crow South: Civil Rights and Local Activism by Shirley A. Wiegand and Wayne A. Wiegand; The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie; To Drink Coffee with a Ghost by Amanda Lovelace; Flamer by Mike Curato; Whatever It Takes: Life Lessons from Degrassi and Elsewhere in the World of Music and Television by Stephen Stohn; Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman; Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson; Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
In this episode of The Reference Desk, Katie is bewitched by the myths and legends of Walt Disney World.Known around the globe as “the happiest place on Earth,” Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is a vacation destination like no other. This sprawling property is home to four unique theme parks, a host of themed accommodations, hundreds of restaurants, and a world of carefully-curated experiences. But are there secrets lurking beneath the surface?Was Walt Disney cryogenically frozen and kept in suspended animation beneath one of his most beloved attractions?Is an uncontainable flesh-eating bacteria the real reason for the sudden, quiet closure of a wildly popular water park? And is it true that no one dies on Disney property? We explore these myths and more in this magical episode.Recommended Titles available at our bookshopManacled by SenLinYuDisney War by James B. StewartIt's Kind of a Cute Story by Rolly Crump and Jeff HeimbuchThe Disney Story: Chronicling the Man, the Mouse, and the Parks by Aaron H. GoldbergThe Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between by Jeff KurttiMaps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghaiby Kevin and Susan NearyCleaning the Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless by Ken Pellman and Lynn BarronInk and Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation by Mindy JohnsonSecret Stories of Walt Disney World series by Jim KorkisThe Kingdom Keeper series by Ridley Pearson.Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather HeplerDown and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory DoctorowLinks: Abandoned: The Rise, Fall and Decay of Disney's River CountryIs Walt Disney's Body Frozen?List of Incidents at Walt Disney WorldThe Inside Story Of Walt Disney's Secret Tunnels Beneath The Magic KingdomPark Secrets Disney Doesn't Want You to KnowFact Check: Does No One Ever Die at Disney Parks?Fact Check: Was Walt Disney Frozen?25 Secrets About Disney World The Execs Would Never Tell UsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thereferencedesk)
In this episode of The Reference Desk, Katie is bewitched by the myths and legends of Walt Disney World.Known around the globe as “the happiest place on Earth,” Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida is a vacation destination like no other. This sprawling property is home to four unique theme parks, a host of themed accommodations, hundreds of restaurants, and a world of carefully-curated experiences. But are there secrets lurking beneath the surface?Was Walt Disney cryogenically frozen and kept in suspended animation beneath one of his most beloved attractions?Is an uncontainable flesh-eating bacteria the real reason for the sudden, quiet closure of a wildly popular water park? And is it true that no one dies on Disney property? We explore these myths and more in this magical episode.Recommended Titles available at our bookshopManacled by SenLinYuDisney War by James B. StewartIt's Kind of a Cute Story by Rolly Crump and Jeff HeimbuchThe Disney Story: Chronicling the Man, the Mouse, and the Parks by Aaron H. GoldbergThe Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between by Jeff KurttiMaps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghaiby Kevin and Susan NearyCleaning the Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless by Ken Pellman and Lynn BarronInk and Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation by Mindy JohnsonSecret Stories of Walt Disney World series by Jim KorkisThe Kingdom Keeper series by Ridley Pearson.Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather HeplerDown and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory DoctorowLinks: Abandoned: The Rise, Fall and Decay of Disney's River CountryIs Walt Disney's Body Frozen?List of Incidents at Walt Disney WorldThe Inside Story Of Walt Disney's Secret Tunnels Beneath The Magic KingdomPark Secrets Disney Doesn't Want You to KnowFact Check: Does No One Ever Die at Disney Parks?Fact Check: Was Walt Disney Frozen?25 Secrets About Disney World The Execs Would Never Tell UsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thereferencedesk)
Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry hams it up with host Marcia Franklin at the 2014 Sun Valley Writers’ Conference. The two talk about Barry’s various misadventures in the Gem State, including tree-climbing, snowmobiling and trout fishing—and what he thinks the new motto for Idaho should be. They also discuss Barry’s partnership with Ridley Pearson on the Peter and the Starcatchers book series. Don’t forget to subscribe, and visit the Dialogue website for more conversations that matter. Originally Aired: 11/21/2014 The interview is part of Dialogue’s series “Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference” and was taped at the 2014 conference. Since 1995, the conference has been bringing together some of the world’s most well-known and illuminating authors to discuss literature and life.
We begin in Costa Rica. Author Amy Waeschle's protagonist Dr. Cassidy Kincaid is a volcano seismologist. I had to ask Amy what that is exactly. Turns out it's the perfect profession for an amateur sleuth as it takes her all over the world, where she encounters mysteries of all kinds. Dr. Cassidy is a surfer, visiting Costa Rica in the excerpt Amy reads. And, from the Small World department, Amy herself learned to surf where I live, on the on the west coast of Vancouver Island. She's even written a memoir about her surfing adventures. If you enjoy Amy's reading from Rescuing Reeve you can get the full book for free at her website. This week's mystery author Amy Waeschle is a bestselling mystery writer who fell in love with mysteries while reading late at night under her covers. Agatha Christie, Trixie Belden, and Ridley Pearson were her favorites growing up. She learned to surf just before her 30th birthday, and the challenging experience inspired her to write her first book, a memoir about surfing and traveling called Chasing Waves. After that, Amy was hooked on storytelling, and wanted to combine her love for adventure with fiction, and has been writing adrenaline-spiked mysteries and heartfelt dramas ever since. To learn more about Amy and all her books visit AmyWaeschle.com Press play (above) to listen to the show, or read the excerpt below. Remember you can also listen on Apple Podcasts,Stitcher, Android, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and Spotify. Excerpt from Rescuing Reeve After a sunset surf session at another remote wave, Cassidy slipped to the bow of the Trinity with her stack of documents, hoping to pick up where she left off, but found fellow surfer Benita leaning back against the railing, playing Reeve’s ukulele and singing softly. She must have seen the look on Cassidy’s face because she stopped mid-strum. “Is this yours? I found it on my bunk.” “Uh, no, I mean, yes, it’s mine.” Benita gave her a shrewd look. “You can play it. I don’t mind, I was just surprised, is all.” “This is actually a really nice one. Do you play?” “No,” Cassidy said, settling in on her cushion. She realized that her answers were not making much sense. “My son learned in school. He got really into it.” She looked up. “Do you have kids?” she asked. Cassidy tried not to download all the reasons why she did not. “No,” she said. She remembered that she hadn’t answered Benita’s question the day before about her marital status. Benita shrugged. “It’s the kind of thing that happens if you ever do. Your kid gets into something, and then suddenly you’re into it too.” “It’s my stepbrother’s,” Cassidy said. Benita fingered a few more keys and strummed. “The one you’re looking for,” she said. It was a statement, not a question, and Cassidy remembered that Benita was a lawyer. A good one, too, she guessed. Cassidy looked out at the blue horizon. The sun would be setting soon, and the soft glow on the water looked like a sheen of pearl luminescence. From inside the boat, she caught the occasional whiff of baking bread. “Yes,” she said. Benita gave her a look. “Are you guys close?” “Not really,” Cassidy replied, “but there isn’t really anyone else who can look for him.” She looked out again, this time at the distant charcoal-and-brown mountains shrouded in wispy clouds. “He was working for Bruce on one of these trips. He went ashore in San Juan and never came back.” Benita’s eyes narrowed, and Cassidy could tell her mind was working. “What did the police say?” “I talked to the police in Tamarindo and Santa Cruz, but they said there wasn’t much they could do because he disappeared in Nicaragua. I don’t know if anyone’s talked to the police in San Juan. My stepsister tried calling, but she doesn’t speak Spanish. She has been talking to someone at the U.S. Embassy, but I don’t think anyone’s taking her seriously.” “Do you have an idea of what happened?”
In this episode the Young Correspondent interviews Ridley Pearson.
Barbara Peters in conversation with Ridley Pearson
Scott Turow in conversation with Ridley Pearson at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his new novel, “The Last Trial." The talk was held on May 21, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.
Enjoy our presentation of Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, published by Hyperion. In 19th century London, a boy named Peter and fellow orphans James, Thomas, Prentiss, and Tubby Ted are shipped out on the decrepit Never Land, under the command of First Mate Slank and the incompetent Captain Cyrus Pembridge. A mysterious trunk is on board, as well as a young girl named Molly Aster. Peter, Molly and the boys get wrapped up in the mysteries of the Never Land and encounter the Starcatchers who might be friends... or foes.Peter and the Starcatchers has been adapted into a play and is a New York Times Bestseller.Peter and the Starcatchers is recommended for ages 10 and up. Please see Common Sense Media for more information and reviews. http://bit.ly/3nKLRGBThis title is available as an eBook on Hoopla.Hoopla eBook- http://bit.ly/37GXrNgPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Dub the Uke (excerpt) by Kara Square (c) copyright 2016. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/mindmapthat/53340
This interview originally aired June 20, 2019.
Author Ridley Pearson has built a career on writing suspense novels for young adult readers. His latest project is writing a comic book portraying the children of Superman and Batman for DC Comics. In his spare time he jams in a band with fellow writers Scott Turrow, Amy Tan and Dave Berry. Pearson is currently on the creative writing staff at Boise State University and he will talk about his writing on the upcoming season of the PBS television series, Kid Stew, featured on Idaho Public Television. Pearson joins Idaho Matters to talk about his work and what inspires his writing.
New York Times Bestselling Author Ridley Pearson stops by this week to talk all things Disney, Kingdom Keepers, Peter and the Starcatchers, and more! I hope you enjoy Episode 121: Kingdom Keepers Author Ridley Pearson! Bestselling author Ridley Pearson stops by to talk all about his backstage access to the parks, resorts, and cruise ships, Kingdom Keepers, and the new series of books he's working on!
The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life
On this week's program, I drive West of Orlando to meet up with two adventurers named Drunky & Rhiannon who've just happened to write the best guide to Walt Disney World as far is this show is concerned. We geek out about boozing like pros at WDW! We drank outside at Hurricane Hannah's, and then we walked over to inside the Ale and Compass over at the Yacht Club, and then enjoyed some beverages at The Belle Vue Lounge in the Boardwalk Inn. [caption id="attachment_22824" align="alignnone" width="4288"] The actual bar of The Bellevue Lounge. BUY THESE BOOKS NOTES The Belle Vue Lounge is where I, sober, interviewed Ridley Pearson all the way back on #199. This show did the Monorail pub crawl back on #77.
Swashbuckling adventure, a mustachio'd villain, a maiden on a mission -- all these and more fill the stage in BPA's newest musical, "Peter and the Starcatcher." opening March 9 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. Listen in as BCB host Carolyn Goad takes us backstage at BPA to talk with assistant director Ryan O'Donnell and two of the leads in the musical, Sophie Eldridge (Molly Aster) and Jason Gingold (Black Stache). Despite some of the technical difficulties we encountered with this podcast, we think you'll be enchanted by the characters and their fascinating story, which is based the popular series of Peter and the Starcatchers novels by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson -- plus, you'll get to hear what it's like for fathers and daughters to share a stage! Who is Peter, and what is a Starcatcher? Find out as this magical show unfolds March 9-25, with a pay-what-you-can show on March 8. Shows start at 7:30, with a 3:00 pm matinee on Sundays; for tickets or more information, visit bainbridgeperformingarts.org. " Credits: BCB host: Carolyn Goad; audio tech: Chris Walker; audio editor and social media publisher Diane Walker.
Ever wondered how Peter Pan came to be the boy who never grew up? Or how he and Captain Hook came to be arch nemeses?We might never know the real reason (at least according to author J.M. Barrie), but the authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson sure dreamed up a fabulous possibility in the book “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Billed as a "grown-up's prequel," it was adapted for the stage by Rick Elice and ultimately won five Tonys on Broadway in 2012.Now the musical is having its local premiere at Portland Playhouse, through May 29. We thought, who better to see it with than actor Rodney Hicks for the next stop in our “What Are You Looking At?” series. Hicks has starred in a number of Broadway productions, including the original production of Rent. He also happens to have seen the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of “Peter and the Starcatcher.” Read the full story: http://www.opb.org/artsandlife/article/peter-starcatcher-portland-playhouse
The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life
In this week's episode, I talk to the New York Times bestselling novelist Ridley Pearson from Walt Disney World, plus Mistie Watkins writes about how The Night Circus changed her life. TEXTS DISCUSSED Kingdom Keepers: The Return Book Two Legacy of Secrets" target="_blank"> Kingdom Keepers 01 Disney After Dark" target="_blank"> Starcatchers 01 Peter & The Starcatchers" target="_blank"> Choke Point" target="_blank"> Night Circus" target="_blank">
The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station
Interview with Ridley Pearson about Kingdom Keepers V: Shell Game http://WDWRadio.com - Ridley Pearson, author of the Kingdom keepers series and books as well as the Peter and the Starcatcher series joins Lou Mongello from WDW Radio for an exclusive interview while aboard the Disney Fantasy, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Ridley and Lou chat about Kingdom Keepers V: Shell Game. They discuss the story, characters, locations, villains and a few surprises in store for readers as well. Kingdom Keepers V: Shell Game is also the next title in our Disney Book Club Series at http://WDWRadio.com. Learn more and read along with us here: http://wdwradio.com/bookclub ------------------------------------- THANK YOU for your support by voting WDW Radio Best Travel Podcast for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011! ------------------------------------- Visit the web site at http://wdwradio.com and talk about the show by visiting and posting in the WDW Radio Show message forums Walt Disney World Trivia on your iPhone! 770+ questions and Did You Knows!: http://bit.ly/wdwtip Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Google+: http://LouMongello.com/gplus Subscribe to Celebrations! The #1 Disney Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!
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Interview with author Ridley Pearson about Kingdom Keepers IV: Power Play - the latest in the popular series of books set in Walt Disney World ------------------------------ Visit http://WDWRadio.com for our Disney podcast, blog, photos, videos, discussion forum and more! You can email the show at lou@wdwradio.com or call the voicemail TOLL FREE at 888-703-2171. Join the fan page on Facebook: http://Facebook.com/WDWRadio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://Twitter.com/LouMongello Get some Disney magic delivered right to your door! Subscribe to Celebrations Magazine at http://CelebrationsPress.com Thanks for watching!
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Ridley Pearson, author of the Kingdom Keepers series of books joins Lou Mongello in Walt Disney World to discuss the latest in the series - Kingdom Keepers 3 - Disney in Shadow. Visit the web site at http://WDWRadio.com Join the fan page on Facebook: http://facebook.com/wdwradio Follow Lou on Twitter: http://twitter.com/loumongello
Interview with Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, authors of Science Fair