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Fogland Lighthouse

Jack Dean & Company

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Fogland Lighthouse is a narrative non-fiction podcast that shines a light on the obscure, overlooked and downright weird stories from British history, with words and music by award-winning writer and composer Jack Dean. Sometimes funny, sometimes tragic, often a bit of both. ‘Artists like storyteller Jack Dean make us excited about what they might do next’ - The Guardian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Immersive true stories, narrative non-fiction and tales inspired by true events. Written by award-winning journalists and storytellers. This is Paperless, an audio magazine from Vespucci. Esquire's Best Podcasts Of 2022: “It’s your weekend long read, but pretty much any day you like and you don’t actually have to use your eyes.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Entrepreneur to Author

Scott A. MacMillan

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A clear, concise, and compelling mix of first-person narrative and expert guests that takes the listener on a journey of writing and publishing their expertise-based, nonfiction book. From content creation to story strategy. From building authority to growing a business. From Entrepreneur to Author.
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Hard Know

Disinformed Content

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A narrative look at the ways we love to lie, and be lied to. A blend of satire, documentary, and audio-drama. Diving into the forces behind the scams and schemes that fill up our world. From Disinformed Content Media, written and produced by Dan Felton and David Felton @DisinformedDan on Twitter and Instagram Disinformed.ca/HardKnow for source notes, and more.
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Initiate

Sarah Kyo

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Challenges can feel like a definitive ending, but they can actually be a new beginning. Part narrative non-fiction and part memoir, Season 1 of Initiate explores the resilience of women through authentic, intergenerational conversations on a monthly basis. Join storyteller and purpose-seeker Sarah Kyo as she meets women of a certain age, a.k.a. "experienced women," who've taken a self-reflective, proactive approach to their life transitions. Words of wisdom will not only inspire listeners, b ...
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A weekly show all about audiobooks recorded at the RNIB Talking Book studios. We talk to your favourite authors and narrators, along with reviews and news about new audiobooks. Presented and produced by Robert Kirkwood, you'll find a new episode here every Friday at 1pm plus bonus content such as longer uncut interviews and episodes of our occasional extra show, The Book Group. Talking Books is a free service from RNIB giving access to over 40,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and ...
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The Point Podcast

The Point Magazine

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The Point Magazine is a student led publication at Biola University that showcases compelling designs, photographs and writings by students of all majors. The 18th edition Issue 1 comes out the second week of finals and students from across campus can expect a lot of fun.
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Pillow Talking

Violeta Balhas

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Pillow Talking is the storytelling podcast of real-life bedroom conversations. Narrated and produced by Violeta Balhas, these first-person stories reveal the many facets of intimacy and relationships – including our own. Find out more and submit your story at https://pillowtalkingproject.com/
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Injured Workers vs. Multinational

Portland Central America Solidarity Committee

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Injured Workers vs Multinational is the podcast chronicle of a group of South American autoworkers who decided to take on General Motors when they were fired after developing disabling injuries at work. Told as part radio play and part social justice suspense thriller, this non-fiction narrative weaves heartwarming moments, humorous travails, and creative nonviolent resistance into the high stakes reality of being an organizer in Colombia-- death threats and all. Will their scrappy determina ...
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Sciophonic

Scott Walker MD

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What happens when humans and AI partner up for some storytelling? It gets interesting! Sciophonic is a diverse collection of compelling short-stories. They’re all true and delivered in a fun and engaging style you’ve probably never heard before. Listening is a perfect way for on-the-go personalities to fill their free gaps of time with content that is both entertaining AND productive. Check out the amazing results from this true fifty-fifty collaboration between a curious ER doctor and artif ...
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The Empty Space explores the power of theatre, what it is, and how it extends beyond the stage. Through interviews with theatre artists, short radio plays, and stories about the theatre of our lives, actor Lance Gardner takes you backstage and beyond.With the support of CalShakes.org
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Storyteller Fitz Edwards tells funny, interesting, silly, shocking and sometimes even heartwarming tales of little to no historical importance from his life and the lives of his friends and family. This unique podcast features live, musical accompaniment from musician Nate Anderson and witty commentary from long-time Fitz Edwards friend, Simon.
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Paperback

IVM Podcasts

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Oral storytelling has served a critical role as the sole means of abstracting experiences and emotions in narrative form, and to engage with audiences who prefer narrative storytelling, The Open Library Project presents Paperback. Hosted by Raachyeta Sharma and Satyajit Roy, Paperback will be a podcast where we engage with stalwarts and experts from various industries, suggesting 5 non-fiction titles that contributed to their journey in a big way. We believe that peer-to-peer learning will p ...
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Award-winning journalist and prolific author Mike Barlow interviews writers and editors. "Our conversations focus mostly on work habits and career advice. The interviews typically run 25-30 minutes. I try to keep them light and breezy, but when the topic veers into deeper waters, I'm not afraid to go there with the guest,” says Mike.
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Mogul Minds Podcast Network is the inner voice of Chicago.🎤🧠🎧Our shows include: .RTC - Real Talk Chicago - changing the Narrative surrounding Chicago having important conversations and putting a spotlight on our Creatives & Entrepreneurs. .🎤🧠🎧SCW - Scarecrows Wish - Conspiracy facts podcast separating facts from fiction and having the taboo conversations on any controversial or conspiratorial topics..🎤🧠🎧SS - Studio Shenanigans - very non PC show with the mogul minds crew & various guests. Wh ...
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BEYOND THE BELT: ADVENTURES FROM THE OUTER RIM is a non-linear science fiction drama that is presented in 8 episodes per season, all told from the different perspectives of the people who lived through it! Each episode also features an original soundtrack uniquely composed for each story! Take a wild ride with the soldiers of the Deep Space Colonial Marines (DSCM) as they battle mystery, uncertainty, and peril at every turn! To find out more, visit us on the web at http://www.suburbanzombiem ...
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For his second Podiobook, Bill Schmalfeldt goes from the sublime to the ridiculous. His follow-up to the non-fiction "No Doorway Wide Enough" is this fanciful, hilarious narrative, voiced by disgraced, former alcoholic truck driver Billy Big Rig (who can never reveal his real name because everyone wants to kill him) who -- if he is to be believed -- infiltrated a terror cell, went to Afghanistan, and single-handedly saved America from another terror attack in the days after 9/11. Along the w ...
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With the intent of creating space for thoughtful conversations, Meditations with Ryan Zlomek is a show dedicated to providing a platform for interesting people to tell their stories. Ryan sits down with entrepreneurs, hobbyists, creatives, historians, foodies, specialists, and everyone in between to give them a chance to share their narratives with the world. It’s amazing what we can learn when we take a moment to listen. Check back regularly for interviews and a few fun surprises along the ...
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“There are very few persons who have not heard of the fame of Peter the Great, the founder, as he is generally regarded by mankind, of Russian civilization. The celebrity, however, of the great Muscovite sovereign among young persons is due in a great measure to the circumstance of his having repaired personally to Holland, in the course of his efforts to introduce the industrial arts among his people, in order to study himself the art and mystery of shipbuilding, and of his having worked wi ...
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Spanning a period of nearly 1500 years, this monumental work of history tracks the orbit of one of the greatest Empires of all time. The sheer scale and sweep of the narrative is breathtaking in its ambitious scope and brings to vivid life the collapse of a magnificent military, political and administrative structure. Proceeding at a brisk pace, the original fourteen volumes describe debauched emperors, corrupt practices, usurpers and murderers, bloody battles, plunder and loot, barbarian ho ...
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Barry Finnerty is an internationally known guitarist, having played with such jazz luminaries as Miles Davis (The Man With The Horn), the Crusaders (Street Life) and the Brecker Bros. (Heavy Metal Bebop). He is also the author of two acclaimed "Serious Jazz" educational books. He now lives in Oakland, California with his wife Clarita and several dogs. "START" is his first literary work. Synopsis: In New York City in the mid-1990's, internationally known guitar player Barry Finnerty found him ...
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Conventional ideas of beauty are typically associate it with goodness and kindness. However, appearances can be deceptive. Jean Briggerland is exquisitely lovely, but few know that this ethereal, angelic facade hides an utterly immoral and cruel heart within. Her insatiable lust for power and money claim many an innocent victim till one day, a lawyer named Jack Glover is called upon to defend his best friend and cousin, James Meredith in a murder trial. Meredith is alleged to have murdered a ...
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Long before Christiane Amanpour, Frances Fitzgerald and Martha Gellhorn blazed a trail in courageous investigative journalism, a pioneering and intrepid writer and journalist whose pen name was Nellie Bly opened up a whole new field in what had previously been a strictly male domain. Ten Days in a Madhouse was published as a series of articles in the New York World during 1887. Nellie Bly was given the assignment by her editor to have herself committed to an insane asylum in New York with a ...
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This week Ryan chats with internationally renowned photographer Jessica Montgomery. Originally hailing from Oklahoma City, Jessica moved to Syracuse, NY in 2018 to handle the photographic needs of Stay Fresh, a creative agency started by Tommy Lincoln. While most photographers are known for a niche talent, Jessica captivates and controls the still …
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Jonas Van Riel, author of Leading with Capabilities. Jonas shares how his passion for capability-based management (CBM) led him from a career in IT and enterprise architecture to writing a book that translates complex strategic concepts into accessible, pr…
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Leo, our young time-traveling host, finds himself on the wild Mongolian steppe and sits down with none other than Genghis Khan. What drives a man from exile and hardship to become a world conqueror? Through captivating stories of survival, loyalty, and war, explore the strategic mind behind the Mongol Empire - examining his military genius, politic…
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"Dress suitably in short skirts and sitting boots, leave your jewels and gold wands in the bank, and buy a revolver." - Constance Markievicz Support us here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jackdean Presented by Jack Dean and Company, a disabled-led, artist-owned non-profit telling stories of how things could be. Check out our other work here. Content war…
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On this week's Read On, Robert Kirkwood chats to Celia Silvani about her debut novel Baby Teeth, a cautionary tale about how vulnerable, isolated people can be lured into toxic communities and the catastrophic consequences this can have. Trigger Warning: This interview contains discussions and references to pregnancy and infertility. There is also …
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In a case that stunned the FBI, a linguist assigned to a high-profile terrorism case disappeared—only to resurface behind enemy lines, married to her target. WRITTEN BY: MICHAEL LAPOINTE REPORTED BY: EMILY DISCHE-BECKER AUDIO: DOMINIC GOZO NARRATED BY: EMILIA CLARKE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Time traveler Leo journeys to Renaissance France for an immersive dialogue with Leonardo da Vinci. Together, they explore the secrets behind the Mona Lisa, the ambitions and failures of a restless mind, the personal costs of genius, and the timeless power of curiosity. Leonardo's long, thoughtful reflections bring his world—and his humanity—vividly…
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60-second cinematic teaser. Meet Leo, a wide-eyed time-traveler who drops weekly 40-minute interviews with history’s greatest minds; immersive sound, rigorously fact-checked stories, sharp humor, and insights you’ll quote at dinner. Follow Echoes Through Time and start jumping centuries.By Saturnin Pugnet
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Today we chat about Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor, a fantasy novel the follows the story of orphan Lazlo Strange and Godspawn Sarai. Nick breaks down how Laini writes vivid and imaginative prose that reflects the world in which the story is set. We also discuss the implications of if this novel was set in the same universe as Inception, the r…
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This week Ryan sits down with historical fiction writer Lee Ellen Hickey to uncover the lore of Virginia Tonkin. In the late 1800s, the Tonkins were a wealthy family residing in Oswego, NY who tragically lost their young daughter to appendicitis. In their process of mourning, they famously entombed Virginia’s body in a glass coffin which resided in…
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Time traveler Leo steps into Cleopatra VII’s world for a candid, emotionally charged, and deeply informative conversation. Discover the realities of power, survival, and legacy from the last Pharaoh herself—her intellect, her struggles, her ambitions, and her enduring impact on history.By Saturnin Pugnet
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Stella Rimington was the first female director general of MI5 and brings true authenticity to her books about spying and espionage. She talks to Robert Kirkwood about her career, her Liz Carlyle books and her imagined end, plus her two new Manon Tyler books. Dame Rimington also talks about how her failing eyesight due to AMD is affecting her abilit…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Russell Cullingworth, the founder and CEO of ProDio Audio Learning, Inc.—the world’s first formal mobile audio learning company. Russ shares his journey from a finance career into emotional intelligence training, and how his frustration with traditional e-l…
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This week in Read On, author Nydia Hetherington tells us how living with a chronic yet hidden illness inspired her to write the untold story of Shakespeare's witch, Sycorax and also her debut novel, A Girl Made of Air. She also tells us how many spoons it took to narrate the audio version herself.By RNIB Connect Radio
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This week Ryan interviews two authors hidden within the same body; Daniel Handler, more commonly known as Lemony Snicket, comes on the show to share his writing tales with listeners. Daniel Handler introduced the pen name Lemony Snicket in his best-selling children’s books A Series of Unfortunate Events which have sold more than 60 million copies a…
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A long-form, immersive, and unsettling historical interview with Adolf Hitler, interwoven with extensive references to modern figures, global conflicts, social trends, and current events. This fictional dialogue explores the dictator's twisted worldview from his 1943 headquarters, examining how his ideology connects to contemporary issues including…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan talks with Anthony Moss, director of Lead Your Industry and author of The CEO Game Changer. Anthony shares his journey from New York to Australia and discusses the challenges and rewards of writing a book which aims to simplify advisory boards and provide a practical r…
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In this week's Read On - The Audiobook Show we chat to debut novelist Kate Kemp about murder and intrigue on Warrah Place, a sweltering Australian suburban cul-de-sac, in her novel The Grape Vine. We also hear from Mark McCree and Simon Savidge from Share the Vision, a coalition of UK organisations that work together to improve the quality, availab…
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Today we chat about Planetfall by Emma Newman, Sci-fi set 20 years after humanity sets foot on a new planet in search of God's City. Nicholas helps us understand how Newman shifts the readers perspective to distrust the main character Renata Ghali's (not Renata Bliss) perspective on the story playing out. We also chat about our favourite cross-over…
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Stepping into the world of gaming, Ryan sits down with Mike Saltzman, owner of Syracuse, NY-based companies Voltage Video Games and Viridian Dice. Mike has a vibrant history in entrepreneurship and branding, having started Voltage Video Games in 2011 and building the company into a downtown retro-focused institution. Though primarily known locally …
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In this episode, Leo, our intrepid young time traveler, sits down with Napoleon Bonaparte shortly after his coronation as Emperor of France. Through intimate dialogue, the legendary military genius and statesman reveals the complexities behind his rise to power, strategic brilliance, and revolutionary reforms. Napoleon candidly discusses his Corsic…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott MacMillan sits down with Myriem Slater—career coach, purposeful entrepreneur, and founder of Purposeek Coaching. Myriem shares her transformative career journey, transitioning from a successful finance director to an inspiring coach and author. She discusses her structured approach to car…
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In today's show we chat to blind broadcaster, social media creator and author, Lucy Edwards, about her books Blind Not Broken and Ella Jones vs The Sun Stealer, and about her campaigns for equality and becoming an RNIB ambassador. We also find some brand new books entering the Talking Books library.By RNIB Connect Radio
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This week musician Laura Hall joins Ryan in conversation to chat about her amazing work in the world of improv comedy. Laura is a world-renowned improv musician having started her career with Chicago’s Second City and eventually becoming Musical Director on Whose Line Is It Anyway? for 21 seasons. Very few people have mastered an instrument, let al…
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A familiar and warm voice to listeners of RNIB Talking Books, and audiobook and radio drama listeners everywhere, Steve Hodson, has passed away at 77. We listen back to him telling us how he became a narrator, hear some stories and listen to a clip of one of his favourite books. Photo of Steve. He has salt and pepper tousled hair and is staring to …
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Andrea Kates, author of From Stuck to Scale and former Silicon Valley Tech CEO. Andrea is passionate about ensuring great ideas don’t die on the vine. She shares her expertise in helping corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and scale-ups harness the tools nee…
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"There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep." - Homer, The Odyssey Presented by Jack Dean and Company, a disabled-led, artist-owned non-profit telling stories of how things could be. Check out our work here. Content warnings: misophonia: whispering, fire, drug use, strong language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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This month we read We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker, a crime/thriller set in a small Californian town in the late 1990s but not all is as it seems. Nicholas helps us understand how Christ Whitaker builds up rich characters by delivering information in small bites from secondary parties, the show-not-tell approach I suppose. We also chat about …
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This week we meditate on all things STEM with Erin Winick Anthony, a professional science communicator. Erin is the owner of the company STEAM Power Media which works with clients such as Astrolab, Hearst Media Production Company, Zero G, Space Center Houston, and dozens of others to most effectively showcase their scientific triumphs to the world.…
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We're loved up this Valentines Day on Read On. In Penguin Books 90th year, Robert Kirkwood chats to author Joanna Toye about the second book in the heart-warming, romantic, and uplifting world war two series about community, friendship and books, A New Chapter at the Little Penguin Bookshop. And as this show is going out on Valentine's Day we find …
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Beaming in from the world of storytelling, Ryan chats with Stefan Rudnicki, commonly known as “The Golden Voice of Audiobooks.” His vocal cords have graced the ears of listeners exploring every genre from science fiction, fantasy, and horror to business, self-help, and reference to memoir, biography, and non-fiction to poetry and even avant-garde l…
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Writing a book is just the beginning—real impact and income come from what you do beyond the book. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan breaks down why some authors thrive while others struggle to gain traction. Discover how successful thought leaders turn their books into powerful business assets and lev…
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Support us here. Presented by Jack Dean & Company, a disabled-led, artist-owned non-profit telling stories of how things could be. Check out our stuff here. Content Warnings: Mental Illness, descriptions of racism, quotational use of racist language. For this show we used the recordings of all three movements of Beethoven’s Violin sonata number 9 a…
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Let's get to know each other! In this episode we talk ghost writing a YA novel, our favourite creative outputs, and we write the first sentence of our novel. According to Nick starting a novel with 'Once upon a time...' is a pastiche that he hates but I think it could go somewhere. The first proper episode of the BRBC will come out on the 27th Febr…
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This week on Read On, Robert Kirkwood chats to Rachel Kushner about her book Creation Lake, which is a taut, dazzling story of espionage and intrigue and beneath lies a tale of a woman caught in the crossfire between the past and the future. Thanks to The Booker Foundation it's available to borrow from RNIB in both audio and Braille. Plus we find s…
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Ryan chats with Mike Borkowski, the Syracuse-based storyboard artist whose work has graced television and movie screens across the world since 1997. Internationally, Mike is known for creating animation production art for shows like Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated, Jumanji, Big Guy & Rusty The Boy Robot, The Venture Brothers, Ice Age: Dawn of the D…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Keenan Wardrope. Keenan is the Audiobook Director and Head of Production at SquareSound Studios Australia. SquareSound specializes in producing high quality audiobooks and podcasts. Keenan takes us behind the scenes of audiobook production, explaining his r…
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