Journals of a Journeyman Bard

By Jasmine Arch

In which I talk, rant, rave, and rejoice over the ups and downs of my journey as a storyteller, writer, poet, narrator, and crazy dog lady.... more

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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.

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June 08, 2021 21. Let's talk about batching, baby.
Yes. Let's talk about batching so I can more effectively avoid thinking and worrying about other things that are much harder to deal with. Ahem. So, while enabling my avoidance habits, it has also helped me be more efficient in using my creative time, and I'd love to find out about your experiences with it, if you tried it, or whether you are using other productivity strategies that are working well for you. As always, hit me up on Twitter (@jaye_arch) or email me ([email protected]) to let me know. Later, friends!
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May 27, 2021 20. I guess I'm going to keep going!
In which I discuss the feedback I got from some lovely folks after posting episode 19! Hah!
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May 17, 2021 19. Changes on the Horizon
Hello friends, it has been a while, hasn't it. Between a man coming home from deployment and destroying the silence I had gotten used to in my house these last five months, and work, and springtime sun and rain making weeds shoot up all over the place, I have been running around doing all the things in my typical chaotic fashion, but that's not really the reason it took me so long between episodes 18 and 19. For that, you'll have to listen to the podcast.
I would love your thoughts on this episode's topic and the question at the end, so feel free to hit me up on Twitter or via email, and add your two proverbial cents!
Until next time,
Later friends!
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April 02, 2021 18. Existential Dread, Birdsong, Hay Fever, Cherry Blossoms, and Finishing Energy!
In which I sneeze out the pollen invading my sinuses while enjoying the song of birds and other features of spring, and discuss what it feels like to finish a project, both the exhilarating feeling of typing the end, and the dread that usually follows when I realise that I now no longer have a goal to work towards.
I'd love to hear about your experiences with these things, so hit me up on Twitter, or shoot me an email! I would love to hear from you.
Until next time!
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8min
March 08, 2021 17. Telling the truth: dictation sucks.
So it has been a while, hasn't it? I've been somewhat hampered by an injury and when everything takes you twice as long to get done, something's got to give. And during the month of February, I'm afraid that was this podcast.
However, we are back in the saddle, or trying to, at least!
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January 31, 2021 16. Celebrate your battle scars and reject the instagram effect
First of all, due to the use of expletives, I had to mark the episode as explicit, as per the policies of certain podcast distribution platforms, but about the most explicit as this gets, is bad words and snoring dogs, so not to worry.
In this episode, I talk about rejection, because as Mur Lafferty said on a fairly recent episode of I Should Be Writing, they're something to celebrate. And she's been in the business considerable longer than me. Am I even in the business at this point? Doesn't matter. But she said it too, and I'll take her word for it even if I can't always trust my own.
So let's talk!
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January 31, 202115. In which I plan to talk about celebrating victories
Hello friends!
I finished a short story last night, after two months of procrastrination followed by two actual weeks of daily drafting. And I decided to celebrate by rambling to you about some of the amazing things I learned during the research for this story, which is set in the middle of the Battle of Normandy, in a British field hospital. And then I ramble some more about how my own family history is a big part of why I found the WW2 research so fascinating.
Links mentioned:
4TheWords, the writing game that I'm allowed to be addicted to. (If you would like to give it a try, you can use my referral code and get a wee bit of currency tokens to play around with)

Sisters In Arms, British Army Nurses Tell Their Story, by Nicola Tyrer: This is the book that taught me most of what I was able to find about Queen Alexandra's Imperial Army Nursing Service, and the work QAs did on all fronts of WW2.

The Halloween Horrors of Old Mill Lane, including The Host of Old Mill Lane, the first story I wrote featuring the main character of the recently finished draft.
And then, of course, I am super curious about the ways in which your own personal or family history influences your stories.
Hit me up on Twitter, shoot me an email, or come and visit me on Discord on the INKubator!
And of course, I will talk to you later!
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January 31, 202114. My favourite short story ever. Seriously.
So, I recorded this episode 3 days ago and promptly proceeded to forget all about uploading the thing. Oops.
But HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2021 bring us safety, good health, prosperity, and governments more capable of making sound decisions. (Yes, Belgium, I'm looking at you too.)
But let's get down to business. In this episode, I talk about a short story that so far, is my absolute favourite one ever. It's called The Coven of Dead Girls, written by L'Erin Ogle and featured on episode 651 of Pseudopod, in June 2019. This discussion contains spoilers so if you don't want those, go and read or listen to it first!
Other links mentioned:
L'Erin's website and Twitter

Another kicker story by the author: Timelines, published in Syntax and Salt

TwoNursesTalking Newsletter by L'Erin Ogle and Cassie Alexander
And that is all she wrote for now, guys.
Talk to you soon!
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14min
January 31, 202113 Distraction baking
Hello friends!

We are back. With a slightly disfunctional back. But all will be well. The injury is a minor one, and certainly nothing to worry about.

Links mentioned:
4 The Words, and if you use my referral code, you get a small allowance of crystal tokens to start with (LIENN46474)

The Host of Old Mill Lane, where I first met Hazel Hobbs. And of course, there is a playlist with the whole (highly bingeable) series available on YouTube as well.

OneTab: the plugin that cleans up your tabs for you without losing a single one

Next week's discussion topic: Coven of Dead Girls, by L'Erin Ogle and published in Pseudopod in June 2019

And of course, if you want to contact me, have a chat, or exchange some thoughts about the short story linked above, feel free to hit me up on Twitter, email me, or fill out the contact form on my website!
Don't be a stranger!
I will talk to you again soon!
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11min
January 31, 202112. Oh My Goddess. We made it!
It is december 1st, and NaNoWrimo is officially over. I am both glad and relieved and proud at the same time. But the work is not over yet and my lizardbrain is fully cooperating with Resistance-with-a-capital-R and telling me it's OK to take a break. I did a huge thing and I deserve a rest.
Right? Right??? Wrong.
At least, if I want this monstrosity of a draft finished before we wave out 2020. So let's look for ways to keep that motivation going. I will definitely be buying myself a gift if I manage the finished draft before the 31st.
And now. Links mentioned:
Every Time She Kills Him, by J.A.W. McCarthy, featured on episode 461 of Tales to Terrify, narrated by yours truly

The two amazing poets who I got to attend a workshop from at Augurcon: Dominik Parisien and Terese Mason Pierce. Of course I explored their work later, and I will be including links to my favourite pieces in my newsletter. (Sign up here)

If you have more tips to keep me on task, I'd love to hear about them. Hit me up on Twitter, or shoot me an email.
I will talk to you later.
Stay safe and remember to practice kindness!
Jasmine
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FAQs about Journals of a Journeyman Bard:

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