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Hi, I'm Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry. Those early weeks and months of falling in love are so intense with love-soaked emotions and thoughts that drip into every area of our waking day. A constant drip that catches our attention, drawing us away from our work, our study, and our task at hand. Reminiscing past times that we spent together or dreaming of future times to be spent together. Even as the months roll on and the frequency of these thoughts and emotions slow down, love still longs to steal away and be alone together. Stolen moments quench love's thirst and keep the romance flowing. Story Excerpt from Wilted No More - Standing out on the balcony admiring their surroundings, he wrapped his arms around Grace and tenderly kissed her. They turned and looked out at the dark expanse of ocean that stretched out before them. ‘Well, I don't think we could have had a better day,' Grace commented. ‘I agree. It was perfect.' They had travelled south to the small seaside village of Fingal Head in northern New South Wales, where they had booked a small cabin in a caravan park for one week. Situated right on the beach, the setting was tranquil and the view magnificent. There was nothing between them and the beach but the sand dunes. The beach was practically empty, and it was easy to imagine that they were on a deserted island. Their mobile phones were out of range, and technology was quiet for a change. You can read my poems at Simply Story Poetry on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and at simplystorypoetry.com. Thanks for letting me steal a moment of your time to listen to my poem. Beverley Joy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simply-story-poetry/message

  Petja: A Hi Nay Love Story (Excerpt) - Content Warnings: Toxic romance, power imbalance, self-loathing, mutilation, self-harm, body horror - The story of Petja, who loved a Puppetmaster with all his heart - and body, mind, and soul.  - A 15-minute excerpt of Petja - A Hi Nay Love Story. The full version will be posted exclusively to Patreon in the near future.  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy Almost New Year everyone! Thank you for all the amazing support throughout 2022.  - SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND GET US TO 1000 SUBS BEFORE 2023 TO GET FULL BONUS EPISODES LIKE THIS FOR FREE!  https://www.youtube.com/hinaypod - You can also support us on Patreon if that's your jam. We'll be updating and adding rewards this coming 2023.  https://www.patreon.com/hinaypod  

Feeling exhausted? Got ADHD? In this video I explore why ADHDers tend to run into burnout and exhaustion a lot more often then neurotypicals and what we can do about it. I share a snippet of my own experience with the onset of burnout and what I'm doing to intervene! If you're feeling tired, burnout or just not yourself, I hope this video gives you some food for thought. Story Excerpt on Exhaustion is from David Whyte's, Crossing the Unknown Sea. The excerpt has been edited for brevity. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ♡ G E T CO A C H E D ! ⟡http://itsadhdfriendly.com/coaching

Thanks for tuning in to this month's episode of the Wise Not Withered Podcast, where I continue to talk about more behind-the-scenes ideas in this giant project. The 5 key points are as follows: Insane to-do lists What Season 2 might have been My own voice and growth - hiding behind insincerity, something I've been self-conscious of for a while Meditative Age Exercise - envision yourself from ages 1 - 100 Revisit Basira - read the first few pages of her story Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podbean!

Ep 152: Dispelling 13 Sex Myths with Sex Coach Molly Carter and I narrate an excerpt from her threesome erotica story. This is an amazingly awesome-packed episode! I first share a story excerpt of a threesome story written by Sex Coach Molly Carter. Then Molly and I have an eye-opening awesome chat where she dispels 13 sex myths. Molly Carter has studied sex for many years and has a wealth of knowledge to share to help people have better sex (with a partner(s) or solo), practice better communication with their partner, and thereby get their needs and desires met so they can have the best sex possible. She focuses on helping people be their best sexual selves. She was wonderful to chat with and shares so many helpful and informative tips. This is literally jam-packed with good information about sex, relationships,  and how to improve long-term relationships as well. She shares openly about her own sexual experiences and gives key insight to help us all have better sex lives. Have a listen and I hope you learn a lot, get entertained, and find useful nuggets of information to guide you to the best sex of your life!Molly dispels the following 13 Sex Myths for us:Sex is defined as penis-in-vaginaGreat sex happens naturallySex is always the best at the beginning of a relationshipSex is for young people... People don't have sex after 50... after menopause... after retirementGreat sex is spontaneousMasturbation is abnormalPeople don't talk about sexSex should be like/look like it does in porn, movies, romance novelsMen like X. Women like Y.It's hard for women to orgasmGreat sex = simulaneous orgasmsSize = satisfactionThere is this one great thing you can do to have amazing sexTo connect with Molly Carter:Blog:  Your Best Sexual Self | Create the Sex Life You WantYouTube: Molly Carter - YouTubeNewsletter: Get this exclusive Lovers' Checklist and Make Talking to Your Partner Easier than Ever! (yourbestsexualself.com)7-Day Challenge: 7-Day Communication Challenge (yourbestsexualself.com)Molly also has stories on https://www.frolicme.com/The Booty Call threesome story part 1click here: https://yourbestsexualself.com/threesome-erotica/Hello! Welcome to my podcast!Listen to this podcast episode to improve your sexuality, learn something new, entertain your brain, and enjoy!On my podcast, you will find erotica and romance, topics on relationships, romance and love, self-care,  intimacy, for adults only,  interviews with experts, and the podcast is intended for the purposes of entertainment with some sex ed thrown in. Expand your fantasy life, and dwell in the erotic arts for a bit. Sexual health and fitness are important parts for a healthy sex life.love,RuanAll my links are accessible at https://linktr.ee/RuanWillowCheck out my new MILF kinky sex novel now in presale Ruan's Beach Getaway:  (affiliate) https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/c9fbb3e6-ddf1-11ec-b61c-5b8761feaf66Support the show

This is an excerpt from one of the 13 short stories in my Echoes of the Mind's Eye short story collection (C) 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/victor-d-lopez/message

In this bonus episode, the One World team shares a special excerpt of a short story called “Tomi” from the audiobook of Sabrina and Corina, Kali Fajardo-Anstine's debut story collection. In “Tomi”, a woman released from prison returns home to a gentrified city she barely recognizes as the one she grew up in. As she struggles to find her footing post-incarceration, she also tries to help her young nephew, Tomi, as he grapples with an apathetic society ill-equipped to handle his needs. For more information or to purchase the whole collection, visit www.penguinrandomhouse.com.

Tim shares an excerpt from his book of Robin Hood stories. For detailed show notes, links and resources, please visit: https://www.findtheoutside.com/podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aloha, in this fun little excerpt, I showcase the story behind the final song of the most luxurious ship ever built - the #titanic. I think that the 'Meaningful Message' here is that #Love denies boundaries. To know more about what I mean, listen to...

The eighth good bit. In this erotic excerpt from 'The Hitman' by Katrina Jackson, one woman on holiday finds herself in an unexpected threesome.... all by herself. The hitman in the next room has the waitress to keep him occupied, but his thoughts are only for The Angry American. This hot sex story is presented by thegoodbits.com. "I don't even think. I crawl to the head of the bed and settle against the pile of pillows. I press myself against the wall I apparently share with some unknown couple fucking each other like rabbits in the middle of the day. When I'm this close to the wall, I can hear their whines and panting breaths." Erotica has been proven to inspire desire, and using sound and storytelling The Good Bits creates a new and distinct erotic world in each episode. From romantic encounters to passionate sex, from masturbation to menage and lesbian sex, these tales of audio erotica are designed to make you feel good.  The Good Bits is no ordinary audio porn. These free sex stories are written by bestselling authors, and each one is produced to create its own seductive soundscape. Erotic audio allows listeners to immerse themselves in a fantasy world, while inspiring desire in the real world. Enhance pleasure and improve your libido with the good bits from some of the world's best erotic literature. Katrina Jackson is a college professor by day, and romance author by night. To read on, you can buy The Hitman here: https://www.amazon.com.au/The-Hitman-Family/dp/B08F6Y55PN To read more good sex stories, sign up at The Good Bits and inspire your desire: https://www.thegoodbits.com/inspire-desire

Hello! This October Podcast Month episode was originally for paid subscribers only, but as of June 24, 2022, it's free for everyone. An excerpt from my story for Speculative Fiction for Dreamers. Full show notes including the text of the excerpt at https://www.juliarios.com/october-podcast-month-a-story-excerpt/

The seventh good bit. In this erotic excerpt from 'Undertow' by Alessandra Torre, one woman's fantasy involves two men at her beck and call. This hot menage sex story is presented by thegoodbits.com. "I roll back over, the room dark, and wait for sleep to come. Minutes tick and I only grow more awake, frustration growing with each passing moment. Finally, my hands itching and legs squirming, I close my eyes and let my fingers move, traveling lightly over my body and slipping under my boxer shorts, the cotton band yielding easily to my hand, my fingers sliding along the thin strip of hair, moving more, my legs spreading, knees bending, my body quivering as I gently run my digits lightly, so lightly, over the lips of my sex. I keep my eyes closed and let my mind wander to my favorite fantasy, the one that takes me quickly to the edge and down the cliff that is my orgasm." Erotica has been proven to inspire desire, and using sound and storytelling The Good Bits creates a new and distinct erotic world in each episode. From romantic encounters to passionate sex, from masturbation to menage and lesbian sex, these tales of audio erotica are designed to make you feel good.  The Good Bits is no ordinary audio porn. These free sex stories are written by bestselling authors, and each one is produced to create its own seductive soundscape. Erotic audio allows listeners to immerse themselves in a fantasy world, while inspiring desire in the real world. Enhance pleasure and improve your libido with the good bits from some of the world's best erotic literature. A USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Alessandra Torre is also a New York Times bestseller six times over. She has been a Bedroom Blogger for Cosmopolitan.com, has had a feature film made from her bestseller Hollywood Dirt, and created Alessandra Torre Ink—an author's community and online school with over 10,000 members. . To find out what happens next you can buy Undertow here: https://amzn.to/2H3wuZC To read more good sex stories, sign up at The Good Bits and inspire your desire: https://www.thegoodbits.com/inspire-desire

The sixth good bit. In this erotic excerpt from 'Just This One Summer' by Clare Connelly, a sudden thunderstorm leads to a surprise encounter with a stranger. This passionate, romantic sex story is presented by thegoodbits.com. "He pulled up, shifting his mouth to her other nipple but this time, instead of closing his mouth over it, he simply flicked it with his tongue. It was already so sensitive from the way his finger and thumb had been toying with it seconds ago, so the sheer hint of contact from his mouth sent her senses into overdrive. His hands roamed her body, running down her sides with a lightness of touch that was infuriating because it was simply not enough. She needed everything he could give her and she needed it immediately." Erotica has been proven to inspire desire, and using sound and storytelling The Good Bits creates a new and distinct erotic world in each episode. From romantic encounters to passionate sex, from masturbation to menage and lesbian sex, these tales of audio erotica are designed to make you feel good.  The Good Bits is no ordinary audio porn. These free sex stories are written by bestselling authors, and each one is produced to create its own seductive soundscape. Erotic audio allows listeners to immerse themselves in a fantasy world, while inspiring desire in the real world. Enhance pleasure and improve your libido with the good bits from some of the world's best erotic literature. Clare Connelly is a bestselling author with more than a million downloads and numerous of romantic, sexy books to her name. To read on, you can buy Just This One Summer here: https://amzn.to/2GudROr To read more good sex stories, sign up at The Good Bits and inspire your desire: https://www.thegoodbits.com/inspire-desire

The fifth good bit. In this erotic excerpt from 'Priest' by Sierra Simone Poppy has been a bad girl.... and Father Bell is about to be a very bad priest. From thegoodbits.com. "I stopped seeing a penitent. I stopped seeing a child of God. I stopped seeing a lost lamb in need of a shepherd. I saw only a woman in need—ripe, delicious need. I stepped back, drawing a deep breath, some valiant part of my conscience trying to flicker back online, and she took a tentative step out of the booth, her eyes still pinned to mine. I let her walk past me, but it wasn't because I wanted her to leave or because I wanted this temptation to end. No, it was more like I was giving her one last chance to escape, and if she didn't then Jesus help her, because I had to touch her, I had to taste her and it had to be right the fuck now." Erotica has been proven to inspire desire, and using sound and storytelling The Good Bits masterfully creates a new and distinct erotic world in each episode. From romantic encounters to passionate sex, from masturbation to menage and lesbian sex, these tales of audio erotica are designed to make you feel good.  The Good Bits is no ordinary audio porn. These free sex stories are written by bestselling authors, and each one is produced to create its own seductive soundscape. Erotic audio allows listeners to immerse themselves in a fantasy world, while inspiring desire in the real world. Enhance pleasure and improve your libido with the good bits from some of the world's best erotic literature. Sierra Simone is a USA Today Bestselling Author with a cult following and dozens of indulgently sexy books to her name. To read on, you can buy Priest here: https://amzn.to/3kYv80R To read more good sex stories, sign up at The Good Bits and inspire your desire: https://www.thegoodbits.com/inspire-desire

In Episode 24, Jon talks about more acting news, a little bit about politics, and a special excerpt from a brand new short story. This is a weekly show from bestselling author, writer, actor, and producer Jon F. Merz. Stay up to date with all the latest news as he discusses his latest writing projects, news about his acting & producing, and other topics of interest - some fun and some serious. Don't forget to subscribe - new episodes every Thursday! Buy Jon's books here: https://jonfmerz.net/all-one-one --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deaddrop/support

The fourth good bit. This erotic excerpt of 'About Henry' by JL Peridot sees one woman embark on an adventure with a married man... But don't worry, it's all above board. It's also all outdoors. From thegoodbits.com. “He wasn't exactly aloof, but he didn't come with that air of needing this to happen at whatever cost. Was this even about sex for him, or just being open to a good time? I grabbed his face and stood on my toes for a kiss. It wasn't magic. But it was hot. Soft and inviting, a symphony of texture: my palms on his stubble; his lips on my lips; the wet roughness of his tongue on mine. It drew me in and I fell into him. He took my weight with his body, one hand on the back of my neck, the other travelling down my back and pulling me towards him." Erotic stories have been proven to inspire desire, and The Good Bits creates a new and distinct erotic world in each episode. From passionate sex to romantic encounters, from menage to masturbation and lesbian sex, these tales of audio erotica are designed to make you feel good.  The Good Bits is no ordinary audio porn. These free sex stories are written by bestselling authors, and each episode is produced to create a unique erotic soundscape. Erotic audio allows listeners to immerse themselves in a fantasy world, as it inspires desire in the real world. Enhance pleasure and improve your libido with the good bits from some of the world's best erotic literature. JL Peridot writes sexy, cosmopolitan love stories with scifi and retrofuture vibes. She lives in Perth on Whadjuk Noongar country. To read on, you can read About Henry for free here: https://www.wattpad.com/572080498-capriluxe-chronicles-about-henry To read more good sex stories, sign up at The Good Bits and inspire your desire: https://www.thegoodbits.com/inspire-desire

Aloha, please check out my short excerpt on #SoundofMusic, where I discuss how the lesson is being unapologetically yourself. And that when you are acting from your greatest innate strength - others if they are meant to, will begin to appreciate...

The third good bit. In this black lesbian erotic story two femmes enjoy a pre-dinner tryst that's even tastier than what's to come. "My heart is beating fast. My panties are soaking. My lips tingle under the slow and firm caress of her fingers, a caress I feel an echo of between my legs. As much as I love kissing, my lips are not this sensitive. Not usually. I know I'm breathing fast but I can't stop myself, can't stop the flick of my tongue that wets her fingers. I feel her quick intake of breath against my back, her chest quickly rising and falling."  From thegoodbits.com Erotic stories have been proven to inspire desire, and The Good Bits creates a new and distinct erotic world in each episode. From passionate sex to romantic encounters, from menage to masturbation and lesbian sex, these tales of audio erotica are designed to make you feel good.  The Good Bits is no ordinary audio porn. These free sex stories are written by bestselling authors, and each episode is produced to create a unique erotic soundscape. Erotic audio allows listeners to immerse themselves in a fantasy world, as it inspires desire in the real world. Enhance pleasure and improve your libido with the good bits from some of the world's best erotic literature. Fiona Zedde was born under the Jamaican sun but now makes her home in Spain. Since getting the writing bug, she's published around thirty books and short stories, mostly of black lesbian romance, including two Lambda Literary Award finalists. Her novel Dangerous Pleasures was winner of the About.com Readers' Choice Award for Best Lesbian Novel or Memoir. At this very second, she's probably writing another book, and it has 100% chance of having queer romance and queer women in it. To read more about Nailah and her femme, you can buy Femme Like Her here: https://amzn.to/32prh6r To read more good sex stories, sign up at The Good Bits and inspire your desire: https://www.thegoodbits.com/inspire-desire

Beyond the Veil of Whispered Dreams~The Veil Book 1Things are not always simple or what they seem. Daria McClaren is content. She has her dance school, her cousin Celine and the man of her dreams. Literally. Iauron is uneasy. As the High King of the Fae, his chosen Queen Verisiel is calling to him, but he cannot find her. The court insists that she has crossed over. He is not so sure that is the case. He has searched every realm looking. Every realm, but the human one. The race is on. Beyond the veil lie truths waiting to be revealed. Which one will have the courage to look? Will they be in time? Remember you can go ahead and download your own full length FREE Experiential Erotica just by coming to see me at https://wyldedesires.com (https://wyldedesires.com) And if you would like to enjoy more of Beyond the Veil of Whispered Dreams, you can go ahead and grab your copy from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015NP04Q6?fbclid=IwAR3ni0Df00UFfvmD4-SrCBbdn_vHENT8c-JsooEIfltSpWeFhcfiVUUR_JE (amazon.com) Support this podcast

The second good bit. This erotic excerpt of ‘His Billionaire Bride' by RUBY-Award Winning Author Madeline Ash shares a powerful woman opening up to a younger man, and the complicated power dynamics involved. From thegoodbits.com “Come here,” he said, reaching an arm behind him, circling her waist and sliding her bodily over his side. Suddenly, she was in front of him. Naked in front of him. Heat filled her face, her blood, as his grip shifted to caress her side. Voice thick, he murmured, “How could you hide this from me? And before you start thinking, don't.” He cupped a hand over her eyes until she closed them. “Just…” Feel. Erotic stories have been proven to inspire desire, and The Good Bits creates a new and distinct erotic world in each episode. From passionate sex to romantic encounters, from menage to masturbation and lesbian sex, these tales of audio erotica are designed to make you feel good.  The Good Bits is no ordinary audio porn. These free sex stories are written by bestselling authors, and each episode is produced to create a unique erotic soundscape. Erotic audio allows listeners to immerse themselves in a fantasy world, as it inspires desire in the real world. Enhance pleasure and improve your libido with the good bits from some of the world's best erotic literature. Madeline Ash is a contemporary romance author and two-time RITA® Award finalist. She has also won Australia's Romantic Book of the Year award (RUBY). She delves deep into the hearts and minds of her characters, creating flawed and compassionate leads—who are always rewarded with a happy ending. To read on, you can buy His Billionaire Bride here: https://amzn.to/3byo5Iv To read more good sex stories, sign up at The Good Bits and inspire your desire: https://www.thegoodbits.com/inspire-desire

Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2UGeXto (https://amzn.to/2UGeXto)   Universal Link: https://books2read.com/SHDApp4 (https://books2read.com/SHDApp4)   Print: https://amzn.to/39GbaC3 (https://amzn.to/39GbaC3)   The perfect shade of lipstick can lead to the perfect opportunity for sin…   When Chihuahua shifter, Sam Nolan, gets invited to go on a night out on the town with her two best friends, she isn't prepared for the evening that awaits her. Hungry, overworked, and no stranger to really bad dates, she arrives at a masked party at an art museum in time to meet debonair artist William Chandler and to try out a new app for shifters. One look from his luminous green eyes and Sam knows this will be a night to remember…   An app made for shifters on the hunt for love can work the most amazing magic…   Bear shifter, William Chandler, would rather be in his studio taking pictures than showing his art. When he spies a sexy shifter standing in front of one of his pieces, his entire world snaps into focus. But when an unruly reviewer threatens to ruin their evening, he gets a whole lot more than he bargained for. William is about to discover some of the best things in life come in small packages with attitude to match. Please remember you can go ahead and download your own FREE Experiential erotic Story just by coming to see me at https://wyldedesires.com/ (https://wyldedesires.com) Support this podcast

The first good bit. This erotic excerpt of ‘The Fling' by USA Today bestselling author Stefanie London shares an empowering erotic moment that one woman enjoys with herself… and a voyeur. From thegoodbits.com. “Pulling open the sliding door to the balcony, I almost sigh in relief when the cool air hits my skin. The rain has stopped and it smells glorious—like springtime and wet grass and jasmine and life”, the story begins, before our heroine proceeds to touch herself for her own pleasure and the benefit of Mr Suit, a neighbour in an adjoining apartment. Erotic stories have been proven to inspire desire, and The Good Bits creates a new and distinct erotic world in each episode. From passionate sex to romantic encounters, from menage to masturbation and lesbian sex, these tales of audio erotica are designed to make you feel good.  The Good Bits is no ordinary audio porn. These free sex stories are written by bestselling authors, and each episode is produced to create a unique erotic soundscape. Erotic audio allows listeners to immerse themselves in a fantasy world, as it inspires desire in the real world. Enhance pleasure and improve your libido with the good bits from some of the world's best erotic literature. Stefanie London is an Australian author living and working in Canada, writing sexy romances to swoon to. This is Book #2 in her Close Quarters Series published by Harlequin Dare.  To read on, you can buy The Fling here: https://amzn.to/32G3Ft9. To read more good sex stories, sign up at The Good Bits and inspire your desire: https://www.thegoodbits.com/inspire-desire

Erotic Story Excerpt from IndebtedA Dark Irish Erotic Romance - Indebted by Piper StoneYou know you can go ahead and download a full length free experiential erotic audio just by visiting https://wyldedesires.com. (wyldedesires.com. ) I'm owed a debt. She will pay it in the most shameful way possible. After her father stole from me, I could have left Alessandra Toro in jail for a crime she didn't commit. But I have plans for her. A deal with the judge—the kind only a man like me can arrange—made her my captive, and she will pay her father's debt with her beautiful body. She will try to run, of course, but it won't be the law that comes after her. It will be me. The sting of my belt across her quivering bare bottom will teach Alessandra the price of defiance, but it is the far more shameful penance that follows which will truly tame her. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DKXWFLS/ (You can go ahead and grab your copy from https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DKXWFLS/) Support this podcast

Hear the full interview https://soundcloud.com/katie-halper/tara-to-post Read Ryan Grim's article https://theintercept.com/2020/03/24/joe-biden-metoo-times-up/ Support the show https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Hear my interview with Lucy Flores here https://soundcloud.com/katie-halper/lucy-flores-final-4-2 Tara Reade has been trying to tell her story since it happened in 1993, when she was working as a staff assistant for Joe Biden. She told part of her story-- about how Biden would put his hands on her shoulders and run his fingers up and down her neck-- in the spring of 2019 after Lucy Flores accused Biden of kissing the top of her head and smelling her hair inappropriately. But Reade didn't tell her full story. As Ryan Grim reveals at The Intercept, Reade asked for help from Time's Up, but the organization said it could not support her because a case taking on Biden would jeopardize their non-profit status. Tara is finally telling the story she's been trying to tell for decades. While there were no witnesses to Biden's alleged sexual assault of Tara Reade, her brother and close friend, both of whom I've spoken to, recall Reade telling them about it at the time. The rest of the interview will be released shortly.

North Allegheny 9th grader, Andrew McLaughlin with thoughts on storm water runoff and land development, Westinghouse Arts Academy 11th grader, Cassandra Gray with an excerpt from her work, Blood Tulips, and Community Foundation for the Alleghenies senior intern, Maggie Blaisdell shares a modest proposal for Johnstown.   Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Operating in this world with what others may think of as challenges - being black, a little person, gay, and Christian, Clay Rivers reminds us that we all have challenges that we are walking around with. Some people’s challenges are more hidden. Clay wears his out loud.   I can do it myself! The way he entered into this world was a perfect match for the mother he was born to. She knew that faith, self respect, respect of others and taking personal responsibility was key to fully becoming who you were intended to be. Today’s story is about how the death of Princess Diana reinforced the gratitude he had for his own mother.   Clay Rivers is a writer who writes about the intersection of race, equality, faith and entertainment. His writing credits include most notably The New York Times, the popular Medium publications Crossin(G)enres and The Mission. Clay is also the founder and editor-in-chief of Our Human Family, the new Medium publication that takes a look at racism through the lenses of equality, faith, and the shared humanity of all people.   Clay Rivers has penned three nonfiction books:  Walking Tall: A Memoir About the Upside of Small and Other Stuff,  The Raindancer: Finding Joy in the Storm, and  3 Things I Know: Facing and Embracing Life’s Challenges.  Each takes a different look—first, second, and third person points of view—at how to effectively mine the best from life’s most trying circumstances.    Clay Lives in Orlando and is almost always up for a cappuccino. Or a Manhattan.   https://clayrivers.com   Facebook author page: http://facebook.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/clayrivers Twitter: http://twitter.com/clayrivers Medium: http://medium.com/@clayrivers Medium Publication: http://medium.com/our-human-family/ If it's not 1 Thing, explores the topic of 'mother' from every angle imaginable and some you have not thought of. Each week, hosts Katie Mitchell and Lupe Padilla Mitchell share a new story and have great conversations with the writers, many of whom are in fact not writers by trade. We have excerpts from best selling novels, memoirs, poetry award winners, songwriters, stay at home moms, insurance brokers, teachers, actors, college students and beyond. Some famous. Some not at all. But they all have incredible tales to tell. Story is in our DNA. It's how we make sense of the world around us. We have so much to teach each other. We welcome you to rate and review us. Follow us on social media or on our website

Imagine being instantly 8 months pregnant. In this adoption story, our guest Ben Barnz reads an excerpt from his book We: an adoption and a memoir. He shares how he and his husband came to be parents and how the birthmother of his child made them a We.   Ben Barnz, in addition to being a memoirist, is an independent film and television producer. He frequently collaborates with his husband, filmmaker Daniel Barnz. Together they formed We’re Not Brothers Productions, so named because everyone who doesn’t know them assumes they must be brothers. They are not. Barnz produced CAKE, starring Jennifer Aniston which premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival. Barnz’s next film project, I’LL DROP A HOUSE ON YOU, will start production in the fall of 2018, and is the story of Ryan Wash – a young black queer debater who revolutionized the world of debate. Barnz is producing with Plan B and Macro. Barnz is also producing LONESOME TONIGHT about the love affair between Elvis Presley and young Priscilla Beaulieu. He is also producing a one-hour television drama written by his husband and sixteen-year old daughter. The show takes a frank and uncensored look at teenage sexuality and identity, as well as a limited series for NBC . Barnz's first book is published by Wyatt-McKenzie. WE: An Adoption and A Memoir is about the adoption of his daughter, and the legal (and emotionally fraught) battle that ensued with her birthfather - a battle that began the day after her birth and two days after 9/11. The book interweaves this story with Ben's path to parenthood - beginning with his closeted youth in 1980s New York City, a time when it was statistically more likely he would die from AIDS than become a father.  Born and raised in New York City, Barnz attended Hampshire College.  follow him on twitter @WEbyBenBarnz and on insta @benbarnzwe link to his book is on our website www.ifitsnot1thingitsyourmother.com If it's not 1 Thing, explores the topic of 'mother' from every angle imaginable and some you have not thought of. Each week, hosts Katie Mitchell and Lupe Padilla Mitchell share a new story and have great conversations with the writers, many of whom are in fact not writers by trade. We have excerpts from best selling novels, memoirs, poetry award winners, songwriters, stay at home moms, insurance brokers, teachers, actors, college students and beyond. Some famous. Some not at all. But they all have incredible tales to tell. Story is in our DNA. It's how we make sense of the world around us. We have so much to teach each other. We welcome you to rate and review us.   Follow us on social media or on our website

Next up in Women and Aliens month: a Drabblecast original commissioned from author Eboni J. Dunbar, “The Translator.” Eboni Dunbar resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner and specializes in queer and black speculative fiction. She is also a VONA Alum, an associate editor for PodCastle and a freelance reviewer. Story Excerpt: […] The post Drabblecast 403 – The Translator appeared first on The Drabblecast.

Please note that due to copyright, musical pieces played at this reflective day have been edited out of this podcast. Recordings referred to are Ton Koopman conducting the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra with artists including Peter Kooy (Bass/Jesus) and Kai Wessel (Alto Vocals), and Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Concentus Musicus Wien with artists including Matthias Görne (Bass/Jesus), Oliver Widmer (Bass/Judas) Bernarda Fink (Alto) and Christine Schäfer (Soprano). (Some inaudible audience questions and comments have also been edited out.) Part 3: Telling the Story Excerpt 5 – Jesus’ ‘halo’ (Harnoncourt edited out at 00.03.56.400 (with Matthias Görne as Jesus)) Excerpt 6 – Jesus Forsaken (Koopman edited out at 00.06.32.816 (with Peter Kooy as Jesus)) Excerpt 7 – Peter (Koopman edited out at 00.15.06.356 (with Kai Wessel as Peter)) and Harnoncourt edited out at 00.16.54.141 (with Bernarda Fink) Excerpt 8 – Judas (Harnoncourt edited out at 00.22.46.937 (with Oliver Widmer as Judas) J.S. Bach is our greatest musical theologian. He wrote brilliant, innovative music, loved and performed as much today as ever, and also had a unique capacity to illuminate great spiritual and theological truths. His setting of St Matthew’s account of the Passion is not only an absolutely faithful telling of the whole narrative from Jesus’ anointing at the house of Simon the leper to the moment he is laid in the tomb, but also an extraordinary and expansive musical meditation on its meaning. Andrew Carwood is the Director of Music at St Paul’s Cathedral, an internationally regarded singer and conductor, and the Founder-Director of the award-winning early music ensemble The Cardinall’s Musick. Recorded on 17 March 2018.

Sabine Story – Excerpt   Listen to a sneak preview of the upcoming Sabine Story featuring Justin and Asia from Three Fifs Podcast and ThumbstickMafia. […] The post Rolling12s – Bonus: Sabine Story Excerpt appeared first on Three Fifs Podcast.

When we arrive at a month with a 5th Sunday, we take it as an opportunity to spend the morning moving through three liturgical movements. Each movement looks like this: Scripture/teaching Story Song Prayer We also follow a theme during each Movement Sunday. In January 2017, the theme was Leaving, with the following movements: Leaving Leaving Again Leaving Peace Here is the entirety of the Liturgy of Leaving for the morning: Song of Gathering - "Come Ye Sinners" Welcome & Explanation Song of Invitation - "The Fire and the Flood" Movement I: Leaving Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9 Story: The Relatives Came pt. 1 Song: "Oceans" Prayer: "A hard, deep call to obedience" by Walter Brueggemann Movement II: Leaving Again Scripture: Genesis 13:5-11 Story: Excerpt from Listening To Your Life by Parker Palmer Song: "Jesus, We Love You" Prayer: A poem by Wendell Berry Movement III: Leaving Peace Scripture: John 14:25-31 Story: The Relatives Came pt. 2 Song: "Oh God" Prayer: The Prayer Of St. Francis Communion Because part of our recording was corrupted, we have included the original studio recordings of the songs on the podcast instead of our live recordings. Text for the prayers are below.   A Hard, Deep Call To Obedience You are the God who makes extravagant promises. We relish your great promises of fidelity and presence and solidarity and we exude in them. Only to find out, always way too late, that your promise always comes in the midst of a hard, deep call to obedience. You are the God who calls people like us, and the long list of mothers and fathers before us, who trusted the promise enough to keep the call. So we give you thanks that you are a calling God, who calls always to dangerous new places. We pray enough of your grace and mercy among us that we may be among those who believe your promises enough to respond to your call. We pray in the one who embodied your promise and enacted your call, even Jesus. Amen.   From A Wendell Berry Poem As soon as the generals and the politicos can predict the motion of your mind, lose it. Leave it as a sign to mark the false trail, the way you didn’t go. Be like the fox who makes more tracks than necessary, some in the wrong direction. Practice resurrection.    Prayer Of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

A group of tourists listen to Rex Stargazer tell a scary story during a virtual tour of the planet Slyth. *This is an excerpt from our upcoming “Primer” episode. SPE03

The Drabblecast concludes Women and Aliens month with “SUN MOON CAT MAN” by Julia Reynolds. This is a story about #Language#. #Language# is a key. #Language# can open doors of emotion, of empathy, and of connection. It unites us, it bonds us. #Language# can also lock those doors and keep us together alone. Story Excerpt: […] The post Drabblecast 383 – SUN MOON CAT MAN appeared first on The Drabblecast.

Women and Aliens month continues with “Down the Well” by Alaya Dawn Johnson. Alaya is the author of speculative and historical fiction and has written six novels. Her stories have been featured in Asimov’s, Fantasy and Science Fiction, and Welcome to Bordertown. She is also a recipient of the Cybils and Nebula awards. Story Excerpt: […] The post Drabblecast 382 – Down the Well appeared first on The Drabblecast.

This episode of the Drabblecast brings you “A Last Kiss for Lazarus Winters,” another story in D.K. Thompson’s Saint Darwin’s Spirituals series. D.K. Thompson was the host and co-editor of PodCastle, a fantasy fiction podcast, for five years, and has narrated audiobooks by Tim Pratt, Greg van Eekhout, and James Maxey, among others. Story Excerpt: […] The post Drabblecast 376 – A Last Kiss for Lazarus Winters (A Saint Darwin’s Spiritual) appeared first on The Drabblecast.

An excerpt from Gregg Oppenheimer's radio play and audiobook 'I Love Lucy: The Untold Story.' Available at http://tinyurl.com/aunlyhd For the full story, visit http://www.laughspin.com

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