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Aug

2015

The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 15: Metamor City – The Cuckoo, Part 4 (Conclusion)

The Story: “The Cuckoo,” Part 4 (Conclusion)

Gerhard’s plan is revealed, putting John and Ysabel in immediate danger. How will Delilah respond — and what will it cost them?

WARNING: This episode contains violence and explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.

In the Feedback Section:

Raj has some advice for iPhone users on listening to old episodes of Metamor City, and Sara wonders about Delilah’s secret.

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TRATWD 015 – The Cuckoo, Part 4

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Aug

2015

The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 14: Metamor City — The Cuckoo, Part 3

We’re back, folks! A huge thanks to everyone who supported the GoFundMe campaign when my audio recording interface suddenly stopped working. This episode was recorded with my new TASCAM DR-40 connected to my existing microphone. I think you’ll be very pleased with the results.

The Story: “The Cuckoo,” Part 3

John’s plans for Delilah reach fruition, but there’s an unexpected complication. The Baronesa is more than she seems, and when she and John make love, the effect on John is something he never anticipated…

CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode contains explicit language and strong sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.

Episode Image: “Kristina.” CC BY 2.0 Dan Rocha

In the Feedback Section:

Baldemar requests some help figuring out how to play older episodes of The Metamor City Podcast on his iPhone. Brycetopher corrects my English (!). And Mark asks about the real-world origins of Metamor’s Universalist theology.

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TRATWD 014: The Cuckoo, Part 3

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Aug

2015

The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 13: Metamor City – The Cuckoo, Part 2

Sorry for the delay on this one, folks! I had some problems with my recording equipment this weekend.

The Story: “The Cuckoo,” Part 2

John begins his dance lessons with Delilah at her penthouse, where he makes a new ally — and a new enemy.

In the Feedback Section:

Sara T. asks about the definition of “big press” versus “small press.” @azurejade has some trouble seeing her laundry while listening to Flying Free.

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TRATWD 013 – The Cuckoo, Part 2

Episode image: “Alone.” CC BY 2.0 Dan Rocha.

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Jul

2015

The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 12: Metamor City – The Cuckoo, Part 1

Chris reads some feedback from Twitter and asks for listeners to review The Raven & the Writing Desk on iTunes.

The Story: The Cuckoo, Part 1

Meet John, an incubus who was kicked out of his noble family once his true nature was revealed. He’s set his sights on the Baronesa Delilah Velasco de Moraine, a shy, beautiful Tournish noblewoman: recently wedded to a Metamorian lord, and completely overwhelmed by the strangeness of Metamor’s high society. John has ideas about how to help her be more accepted in the world that rejected him — but what does he get out of it? And who is he working for, anyway?

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TRATWD 012 – The Cuckoo, Part 1

PRODUCTION NOTE: The tango music used in this story is “Last Tango in NYC,” by The Four Bags. The music was released under a Creative Commons Attribution/Non-Commercial License on Mevio’s Music Alley, the podsafe music network, which unfortunately shut down in April 2014. You can find some of The Four Bags’ other music at their website, http://thefourbags.com.

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Jul

2015

The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 11: Publishing and Social Media Strategies, with Tee Morris and Philippa Ballantine

For today’s episode I sat down with long-time friends and award-winning authors Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine to discuss the pros and cons of different strategies for publishing your work. We also talked about the different social media platforms that are available, and which ones are the most effective tools for authors looking to build their audience and promote their work.

Referenced in this interview:

Tee Morris’s Blog

The Worlds of Philippa Ballantine

The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences

One-Stop Writer Shop

Galileo Games: The Ministry Initiative

Social Media for Writers (pre-order now!)

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In the Feedback Section:

OzGuvnor talks about the unexpected benefits of putting in small, incremental efforts on a consistent basis. Nobilis suggests an easy way of leaving feedback for the show. Sara T. talks about the final installment of FLYING FREE, big emotions, and bisexual characters in fiction.

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TRATWD 011 – Publishing & Social Media Strategies

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Jul

2015

The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 10: Elysian Springs – Flying Free, Part 3 (Conclusion)

In this week’s episode, Sara T. and Mildred discuss the rapid changes in American society during the 1960s and 1970s, the spectrum of human sexuality (and our failure to recognize it in either ourselves or others), and just what it would take to kill Kyia in the world of Metamor City.

The Story: Flying Free, Part 3 (Conclusion)

Barbara is ready to take a stand for her rights as a gay woman, but forces more powerful than her may put an end to her service with Eagle Flight. Elias, caught in the middle, has to choose how to respond.

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TRATWD 010 – Flying Free, Part 3

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Jul

2015

An Interview with Elysian Springs’ Lauren “Scribe” Harris

I sat down tonight with Lauren “Scribe” Harris, the editor of the ELYSIAN SPRINGS anthology, to discuss the world of Elysian Springs and the Kickstarter that is currently running.

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Jul

2015

The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 09: Elysian Springs – Flying Free, Part 2

The Elysian Springs Kickstarter has been delayed until Monday, July 6th, but the next part of FLYING FREE is ready a day early!

The Story: Flying Free, Part 2

As the Cold War heats up in Vietnam, Barbara receives a most unwelcome letter. Can Elias help her contain the damage?

Warning: Contains profanity and mature themes (racism and homophobia). Listener discretion advised.

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TRATWD 009 – Flying Free, Part 2

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Jun

2015

The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 08: Elysian Springs – Flying Free, Part 1

In this episode we get a Metamor City history lesson from Mildred Cady, audio messages from Judi, Nobilis, and Sara T., and emails from Mark and Shea. It’s Feedbackapalooza!

The Story: Flying Free, Part 1

In 1948, young Elias King was recruited for a very special project by the newly-created United States Air Force. Now an old man at the Elysian Springs nursing home, he thinks back on his time in Eagle Flight, even as his past is coming back to pay him a visit.

TRATWD 008: Flying Free, Part 1