This week's featured story comes from The Willowbee Tree collection.
It's called "Ready to Swim."

It is back to school time for Piper and Clancy, the two older Willowbee children. Clancy is sad about leaving kindergarten and worried about what first grade will bring. The willow tree seems to understand this and takes the Willowbees to an island in the American south where an alligator, a white ibis and several ghost crabs show them something miraculous: the moment when a little loggerhead turtle makes the difficult and courageous journey to the sea.

If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like. 

Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series!

For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website:
www.sparklestories.com

Questions?  Ideas?  Requests?
Email us!  info@sparklestories.com
Enjoy!

"Ready to Swim" from The Willowbee Tree collection

This week's featured story comes from the By Thistle By Thimble: Sample Stories collection.
It's called "Jack Tar's Brave Day."

Jack Tar is a tall figure in sea lore known for his bravery on the high seas. His bravest day, however, occurred on land when he was a boy: on his second day of school when he admitted what he really did know how to do. . . and what he did not.

If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like. 

Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series!

For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website:
www.sparklestories.com

Questions?  Ideas?  Requests?
Email us!  info@sparklestories.com
Enjoy!

"Jack Tar's Brave Day" from the By Thistle By Thimble: Sample Stories collection

This week's featured story comes from the So Many Fairies collection.
It's called "The Iron Riders of Courage."

In a home for the elderly, two people meet. Amos is confined to a wheelchair and Catherine cannot speak. Though they have never been introduced before, they each recognize something familiar about the other, and Amos is determined to find out what it is. A photograph of his childhood home takes them to a time long ago when a powerful magic rose up and embraced them both, a magic that exists for them still.

If you enjoyed that story, there are hundreds and hundreds more where that came from. Try a Sparkle subscription now - for free. Go to www.sparklestories.com and click the button at the top that says “Start Free Trial,” then you can listen to our giant library as much as you like, anytime you like. 

Each week on the Sparkle Stories Podcast, we share a free story from one of our original story series!

For many many many more stories like this one, visit the Sparkle website:
www.sparklestories.com

Questions?  Ideas?  Requests?
Email us!  info@sparklestories.com
Enjoy!

"The Iron Riders of Courage" from the So Many Fairies collection

Inspired from George Orwell's 1984 

how do we know that two and two make four? Or that the force of gravity works? Or that the past is unchangeable? If both the past and the external world exist only in the mind, and if the mind itself is controllable – what then?

Power is in tearing human minds to pieces and putting them together again in new shapes of your own choosing.

War is peace.
Freedom is slavery.
Ignorance is strength.

Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.

Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.

Reality exists in the human mind, and nowhere else.

YOU DESERVE TO D!E

ANGO - 1984

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
In this episode, host Megan Cole talks to Li Charmaine Anne. Charmaine is the author of Crash landing, which is a finalist for the 2025 Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize. On the episode, Charmaine talks about how a late bloomers skate club helped inspire parts of the book, and how she approached writing about Vancouver.

To find out more about Crash Landing: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/project/crash-landing/

To view the 2025 BC and Yukon Book Prizes shortlists: bcyukonbookprizes.com/2025/04/10/bc-…sts-announced/

ABOUT LI CHARMAINE ANNE:

Li Charmaine Anne (she/they) grew up in the unceded Coast Salish territories (a.k.a. Vancouver, British Columbia), where she skates, writes, and makes music. Crash Landing is her first novel.

ABOUT MEGAN COLE:
Megan Cole the Interim Executive Director for the BC and Yukon Book Prizes. She is also a writer based on the territory of the Tla'amin Nation. Megan writes creative nonfiction and has had essays published in Chatelaine, This Magazine, The Puritan, Untethered, and more. She has her MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of King's College and is working her first book. Find out more about Megan at megancolewriter.com

ABOUT THE PODCAST:
Writing the Coast is recorded and produced on the traditional territory of the Tla'amin Nation. As a settler on these lands, Megan Cole finds opportunities to learn and listen to the stories from those whose land was stolen.

Writing the Coast is a recorded series of conversations, readings, and insights into the work of the writers, illustrators, and creators whose books are nominated for the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. We'll also check in on people in the writing community who are supporting books, writers and readers every day. The podcast is produced and hosted by Megan Cole.

S7 E10 Li Charmaine Anne talks about how joy and comedy helps us read outside our experiences

Nora Gallagher, author of "Changing Light," talks about her love of New Mexico and the wide variety of cultures who lived in Los Alamos during the creation of the first atomic bomb.  The full interview from a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.  Photo: noragallagher.org.

Changing Light by Nora Gallagher

novel written by Will Edge
https://www.amazon.com/Quotidian-Drag-William-Cameron-Edge-ebook/dp/B0C9QKZFWH

Quotidian Drag - By William Cameron Edge (voice by e.i.c) Chapter 3

脉轮—缘起01

Trauma Trigger Tragedy

Bartholomew loves racing games, so he ordered a song be made in this regard.

I also decided to take some inspiration from a couple Spotify songs with this similar vibe.  And then, after reviewing it, I listened to a song by Toby Fox and shit bricks. I hate my brain sometimes.

This was inspired by a couple 2000's racing games. Particularly from a brand I want nothing to do with due to their scummy practices in business. We hear you loud and clear, mustache man, we hate you too.

------ (LORE:)

N/A, all that this is happens to be an area theme. You're scrolling past Bartholomew's luxuries, and for some odd reason... He's invited you to discuss casual peace agreement plans.

Which is out of the norm for him, so you've advised yourself and Annabelle to be cautious. Oh, did I mention she's a part of this release? Now you get to see the dashing princess of rock anthems make her schmoove. She's also dancing to the beats as you walk with her, though.

She's a bit of a character herself. Funny, nice, kind, beautiful, and obsessed with men. Isn't that crazy? She does have standards, though... You can't be weird. That's off-limits. Unless you're Jasper. On second though, she ONLY likes Jasper. How sad.

------ (Additional Info:)

Do I even have to say? You get the hint. 

This was made utilizing some seventh minor chords, Bartholomew's "IT'S MY ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING GOD" leitmotif, and some passion. All of which was originally created in 2021. If you see similarities in my work with other IP's, let's just say I'm a huge fan myself.

I also found out that the song I took inspiration from was made in 2016. And this is... Very close. This will be the only song that similar in any release, ever.

Bartholomew Clownington's Plaza Resort (Release VI)

Wow, Beefcake owns a shop!
He doesn't sell anything though.
Which is... Strange.

------ (LORE:)

"My boss, Bartholomew, often likes to take his anger out on me."
"Which sucks, because I am his son. I love him, sure. But sometimes it gets too rough."
"He always comes back to apologize, but there's just too much burden to handle. While I tell him that I forgive him, he never believes me."

"Gee... I wonder why?"
"Maybe he should up our pay, or, better... Treat us like his servants."
"But what he WON'T tell anyone, not even me, is that he's truly remorseful for all his sins. He doesn't want us to see that side of him, he says it's futile, weak, and pathetic to ever think."

"Deep down, I just know that he's going to be okay, at least one day."
"I just... Can't help this strange feeling. I feel like something really bad is going to happen to him. And that makes me feel horrible."
"You, Aniyah... Are you the one they call Queen of Reality?"
"If so... You oughta keep him safe."

"Because if anything ever happens to him I..."
"I wouldn't be myself anymore."
"And we wouldn't like that, would we?"

"Ha ha ha... It's funny."
"I never thought that I'd be saying this but..."
"I couldn't live without my dad."

"And maybe God knows that."
"So whatever you do..."
"Never hurt him."

"And about Oceanica..."
"You ought to kill her."
"Make sure you can..."

"... Because I won't do it for you."
"I have better things to tend to."
"And most of it is my dad's needs."

"Don't make me step out of my work"
"Don't make me do something I'd regret."
"Because at the end of it all, you're still lamb chops."

"Thanks."

------ (Additional Info:)

Beefcake is a lovable man. He's bizarre, broad like lightning, and even a tad funny. But what he doesn't reveal is... He's extremely depressed. He doesn't like people caring too much about him.

But even worse, he's incredibly secretive. Not that he has anything to hide but. He is a man who sees the other picture, while Bartholomew is out running ramped.

Internally, he knows something severe about this world. And he doesn't like sharing to casual people, not even Aniyah. But when he meets Jasper, it seems like the room stops. As if time itself faded. He knows Jasper's responsible for something extremely powerful.

And he can't help but fear it, too.

Beefcake (Release VI)

Susana M. Morris

Writer, producer, and academic, Seth Robinson, joined me to discuss ‘Unfolded’ - the University of Melbourne’s new podcast that he co-hosts with writer and novelist, Tony Birch.


Topics we talked about include:
 
- How ‘Unfolded’ started with one unique idea - bringing a writer’s stories to life with actors - and interviewing the writers about their work and their reaction to this vision of their work. 
- Collaborative work - how ‘Unfolded’ is a creative community working together to produce something unique - and the positive experiences of that. 
- The differences in imaginations and interpretations - how writers can be surprised by their own work through its interpretations by other creatives. 
- How we as individuals can connect so easily, so completely, with audio storytelling.
- And heaps more!   
 
Thanks very much to Seth for chatting with me about Unfolded on the show. You can listen to all current episodes on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Here’s the Spotify link:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8DDtqdQ6QD2dVE88FqQL?si=273e272f0836461b

Seth Robinson introduces 'Unfolded' - a unique storytelling podcast with The University of Melbourne

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia," talks about the importance of pleasure and devotion in life and the need for a steady balance to keep them strong.  The full interview from a 2007 episode of "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" can be heard now wherever you get your podcasts.  Photo: elizabethgilbert.com.

Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

JASPER DUSKFIEL - THE LEGENDARY GOD SLAYER.

------ (LORE:)

"There's nobody here but you and I."
"These giants... They're the remnants of what I've once put to rest."
"Its part of the reason I never wanted you here, Aniyah."
"Its... Part of my past. And I don't like talking about my history."

"Before you knew me... I was a ravenous man."
"I had a lot of issues, and many people hated me."
"Some still do."
"But because you entered my life, I changed."
"And I wouldn't want the world to know you're that important to me.

"Because if they did... They'd try and kill you too."
"Anyone who ever knew me, they're now witnesses of this world."
"And, to be honest... I hate the fact they never cared."

"Just because the world doesn't notice you, doesn't mean reality isn't true."
"And that is what makes this dimension frightening. its the unknown."
"Sometimes its darkness."

"Or sometimes, its the fact that a regular man, like myself... Can do this, if prompted by God."

"I'm sorry that you had to witness this."
"If I were you, I'd leave me..."
"But it seems you won't."

"So, you're truly reliable."
"Thank you for being who you are..."
"I'll repay you one day. Big time."

------ (Additional Info:)

Not many have made it out alive, but some have. 

Some exist because Jasper finally held his breath and swallowed his power.

Those who could last from Jasper's palms wrapped around them have told tales so bright... That Aniyah's heart would shatter. There is not much innocence behind a man who can kill gods. And there is also no hatred for the man between worlds; Anybody who has braced The True Reality, they have never left the same.

Let that be your truth, my fans. Because when Jasper figured out the truth of this world, it never left him the same man. That's why Aniyah is his counterbalance. And for most of us, we need someone dear. Jasper didn't receive it when he needed it most. He received her when she was most ready. And that too, is frightening. 

Not everything we need comes in the time we most dearly desire them; But it is when we are ready, that we receive any portion. Let that be your wisdom. Let that be part of your gospel.

Have a nice day.

The Legendary God Slayer (Ambience)

The Love & Bigfoot Podcast | Episode 1 – Thomas Morissey’s Sineater & The New Industrial Revolution

Welcome to the very first episode of The Love & Bigfoot Podcast, where we explore the crossroads of literature, politics, technology, and culture.

In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Morissey, author of the powerful new book Sineater. His work takes readers into an alternate reality where politics and society are examined through a fictional yet thought-provoking lens.

The conversation then shifts into an open discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the future of technology, and how today’s changes echo the turbulence of past industrial revolutions. From automation to cultural upheaval, we dive into how this new age of AI could transform society as profoundly as steam power, electricity, and the digital age once did.

Topics in this episode include:

Thomas Morissey’s new book Sineater

Fiction as a mirror for politics and society

The rise of Artificial Intelligence

The unsettling parallels with past Industrial Revolutions

Art, culture, and the human response to technological change

Check out Thomas Morissey’s new book Sineater – available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble:
👉 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sineater-Donovan-Thriller-Thomas-Morrissey/dp/B0F2XCDTH6

🎶 Also, don’t miss Love & Bigfoot’s brand-new pop-rock album No Compromise – now streaming everywhere:
👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWsTyUMFxDs&list=OLAK5uy_k1Jmj5zj8JOM-pzWZ0ix4knJUab18KTRY&index=2

👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BaRoMcrHjYBENKXt0Fz0D

If you’re interested in science fiction, politics, AI, technology, or cultural shifts, this episode is for you.

Don’t forget to follow The Love & Bigfoot Podcast for more conversations on the ideas shaping our world.

The Love & Bigfoot Podcast | Episode 1 – Thomas Morissey’s Sineater & The New Industrial Revolution

Masz wiedzę, masz doświadczenie, ale jak ustrukturyzować to wszystko w książce lub ebooku, żeby była to wartościowa i sprzedająca się publikacja? W tym odcinku Pisarskiego Espresso obalam mit "pisania dla sztuki" i pokazuję, jak przekształcić Twoją wiedzę w realne, zarabiające narzędzie. Dowiesz się, jak rozwiązać konkretny problem odbiorcy, czym wyróżnić się na tle konkurencji i jak przygotować treść, która sprzedaje. Odkryj, jak ułożyć swoją wiedzę, by czytelnicy naprawdę zyskali i chcieli więcej!

W tym odcinku raz na zawsze rozwieję Twoje wątpliwości i dowiesz się:
👉 Czym jest wartościowy ebook?
👉 Jak nie pisać "dla sztuki"?
👉 Czym wypełnić treść książki / e-booka?
👉 Jak być twórcą unikalnym?

Chcesz wiedzieć więcej?
Wszystkie te tematy i wiele więcej omawiamy w Klubie Pisarza PoProstuPisz! 
Już niedługo otwieram drzwi – koniecznie zaobserwuj mój profil i zaznacz dzwoneczek, żeby nie umknął Ci żaden odcinek ani moment otwarcia drzwi do Klubu! To tam powstają książki, takie jak te nad moją głową (część z nich to dzieło klubowiczów, a za jedną mam nawet nagrodę Empiku!).

Chcesz wycenić swoją książkę lub ebooka już TERAZ?
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Czekam na Ciebie. Mogę Ci tylko pomóc!

0:05 Czym jest wartościowy ebook? 
1:15 Zacznij od problemu: Nie pisz "dla sztuki"
4:00 Zawyżanie tematu: Pułapka wiedzy
8:00 Bądź swoim wyróżnikiem
10:15 Czym wypełnić treść książki / e-booka?
14:00 Jak Ci mogę pomóc?

🟢Napisz do mnie na adres 👉 kontakt@poprostupisz.pl
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Nie pisz dla sztuki! Co musi zawierać Twoja książka / ebook branżowy, żeby się SPRZEDAŁ - PISARSKIE ESPRESSO odc. 4

Today we crack up and catch up on a truly random assortment of pop culture: 

Thunderbolts* (2025), Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), Detroiters (TV series), Adolescence (Netflix), Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025), High Fidelity (novel by Nick Hornby), High Fidelity (2000), The Holdovers (2023), Woman of the Hour (2024 Netflix), and Civil War (2024)!

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Sparkle Stories Original Audio Series.  Creating fresh audio each week for children around the world.

🎭 I hope to bring some enjoyment to you with my characters. If you think that’s a good deal, feel free to follow me.

👱🏻‍♀️ || I own a list of characters, stories, snippets, musical tales, and various means by my creative projects.

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Love & Bigfoot is an independent Nashville band fusing Southern rock, R&B, and soul into a gritty, passionate sound. Their debut single and album “No Compromise” drop August 20, 2025 — a raw, unfiltered anthem of resilience and heart that cements them as one of Nashville’s rising indie artists to watch.

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Welcome to HarperAcademic Calling.  Our podcast is designed to give educators, students, as well as every reader, a behind-the-scenes chat with a range of our authors--from well-loved favorites to up-and-coming debut writers--about their books.

Authors from around the world discuss their book with host Jim Foster. "Conversations On The Coast with Jim Foster" aired for over two decades on radio stations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

experimentalist producer- beats, raps, lo-fi, vaporwave, folk, and house
Here is every song since 2016: the good, the bad, the ugly.
118,412 (views) / 1483 (tracks) = 79.84625758597438 per views songs on average.

The World's Most Fun Pop Culture Podcast!
Hosted by Steven Fisher & Brent Hibbard.

Welcome to Writing the Coast! This is the weekly podcast where we chat with the authors and illustrators of the books who make up the shortlist of the annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. On the episodes you'll hear host and podcast coordinator Megan Cole chat with the folks who are creating some of BC and Yukon's best books. We'll also check in with the literary community in our region. For more information about the BC and Yukon Book Prizes visit: https://bcyukonbookprizes.com/

Możesz wydać swoją książkę czy e-book w mniej niż 3 miesiące! 
Nie musisz być ekspertem!
Ze mną zdobędziesz wiedzę, strategię i wsparcie.

<*+I SPEAK MUSIC+*>

gigs:
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A program founded and hosted by author and interviewer Samuel Elliott, that features a broad and disparate range of writer folk guests, ranging from international best-selling authors, to debut novelists or those as-yet unpublished writers. Regardless of what stage of their career they might be at, all of them are united by a love of writing, as well as having overcome some brutal challenges to get to where they are. This program will discuss not only each guest’s latest and greatest work or project, but also delve into what they’ve faced and conquered along their way to inevitable success.
Thanks for your patronage, please be sure to subscribe. 
You can also find out the program’s news and upcoming guests at:
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