Prelude To A Scream Podcast

Prelude To A Scream Podcast

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Prelude To A Scream Podcast episodes

  • Prelude To A Scream - Episode 08
    Episode 08 of Prelude To A Scream features "Relic" written by Michael Kelly, Mark Leslie and Carol Weekes. "Relic" was originally published in a limited edition chapbook in 2007 and sold exclusively at Bakka-Phoenix bookstore in Toronto, ON.

    "Relic: How to Get Ahead in Retail" takes place at BP books, Canada's oldest science fiction bookstore and involves the discovery of an ancient evil book lurking on the shelves. A tongue-in-cheek tale, this collaborative effort by Michael, Carol and I was written specifically for a joint book signing we were doing in the summer of 2007.

    This episode is the longest episode of PTAS yet -- clocking in at about 36 minutes -- and here's why. You don't just get the story and then me talking about collaborating with other writers, but there's also a special excerpt from the Pod of Horror podcast -- specifically, the clip is Norm Rubenstein's review of the highly anticipated collaborative novel Ouroboros by Michael Kelly and Carol Weekes.


    Links:
    • Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.
    • Bakka-Phoenix Bookstore - Canada's oldest independent sci-fi bookstore
    • Pod of Horror - Mark Justice's wonderful podcast featuring reviews, interviews and new developments in horror publishing.
    • Norm Rubenstein's Macabre Musings
    • Horror World
    • Bloodletting Press - publisher of Ouroboros by Michael Kelly & Carol Weekes
    • World Fantasy Con 2001
    • Brian A. Hopkins - Lone Wolf Publishing
    • Mark Leslie's Website
    • Mark Leslie's Blog
    • One Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)

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  • Prelude To A Scream - Episode 07
    Episode 07 of Prelude To A Scream features my short story "Distractions" which originally appeared in the World Fantasy Con 2001 CD-Rom edited by Nancy Kilpatrick. The story was reprinted in my book ONE HAND SCREAMING in 2004.

    "Distractions" tells the story of a frustrated writer's attempt to deal with distractions by taking the advice from a popular self-help book a little too far. After the story I talk a little bit about the genesis of the tale.

    Not only can you listen to this story in audio format for free, but you can also download it for free from Shortcovers.com to enjoy on the portable device of your choice.


    Links:
    • Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.
    • The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.
    • Mark's Website
    • Mark's Blog
    • One Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)
    • I Should Be Writing Podcast - because this story is ABOUT a frustrated writer who really "should be writing" I thought I should include a link to the awesome I Should Be Writing podcast by Mur Lafferty.

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  • Prelude To A Scream - Episode 06
    Immediately after recording Episode 05, I recorded Episode 06 of Prelude to a Scream. (I was off work for a few days after all and had a tiny bit of time on my hands) I thought I'd wait a few weeks to release it, though, which worked out well, because my schedule at work since early June has been hectic at best) -- I've already started recording episode 07 and am hoping to be able to keep up a schedule of monthly podcasts and including full stories within each post. Let's see if I can keep up that schedule, particularly given my track record on getting out new podcasts.

    This episode features my short story "Nervous Twitching" which was originally published in NorthWords magazine in the Fall of 1996 along with commentary about the writing of the story. "Nervous Twitching" was reprinted in my book ONE HAND SCREAMING, which is a collection of some of my previously published fiction and poetry.

    Unlike the "cute" snowman story in Episode 05, this one's a bit more graphic and adult in nature and content. There's blood, a beheading and a surrealistic disturbing scene. So be warned before you listen. Not necessarily for younger ears or queasy stomachs.

    But for those with less sensitive ears and stomachs, I hope you enjoy Nervous Twitching . . .

    Links:
    • Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.
    • The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.
    • Mark's Website
    • Mark's Blog
    • One Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)

    Download MP3 by right-clicking here.








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  • Prelude To A Scream - Episode 05
    After long last I've finally returned to posting a new episode. I kept putting off putting up a new one partially because things have been crazy busy, but mostly because I was trying so darned hard to get it right. I eventually realized that recording and re-recording wasn't going to solve the problem. But getting off my butt, recording then releasing without worrying about every single little audio hiccup and "uh" that I mutter would likely resolve things.

    So, unpolished, recorded quickly this morning, then uploaded shortly after, here is Episode Five of Prelude to a Scream.

    This episode features my short story "That Old Silk Hat They Found" which was originally published in Strange Wonderland Issue #1 (March 1997) along with commentary about the writing of the story.

    Links to things I mention in the podcast.
    • Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.
    • The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast. If you want to hear more of me (and my wonderful procrastination, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.
    • Mark's Website
    • Mark's Blog
    • One Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)

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  • Prelude To A Scream - Episode 04
    DISCLAIMER: I recorded this podcast back in late July/early August of 2006. I'd like to blame the ghost of Henry David Thoreau for the technical tripping which occurred that prevented me from being able to publish this podcast online any earlier. It makes me think that maybe he WAS listening from the great beyond after all . . .

    In this episode, I talk about how listening to James Patrick Kelly's podiobook novel Burn inspired me to go back and read Henry David Thoreau. I also share my poem "Frost After Midnight" which was originally published in 1996 and then republished in One Hand Screaming in 2004 and talk about the obvious inspiration for it as well as how different classic writing and writers have influenced some of my other writing projects.

    Links to other things mentioned in the podcast:

    I Should Be Writing Podcast

    The Survival Guide To Writing Fantasy Podcast



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    Music provided by Kevin MacLeod
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  • Prelude To A Scream - Episode 03
    Listen to the first five posts from my online serial thriller "I, Death" and then details about the source and inspiration behind this tale. Also included is a peek at the original short story that inspired the blog thriller. (And if you like the first five posts, you can read the rest of the story for free at http://this-mortal-coil.blogspot.com)


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    Music provided by Kevin MacLeod
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  • Prelude To A Scream - Episode 02
    Hear me read five different short poems and then talk a bit about the writing of each and my own haphazard approach to writing poetry.


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    Links to things mentioned in the podcast

    • Hammered Out Magazine - Hamilton Literary Magazine


    Music provided by Kevin MacLeod

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  • Prelude To A Scream - Episode 01

    This is the first of a series of test podcasts in which I explain what I'm doing, read the very beginning of my latest published short story "Being Needed" and then talk a bit about the writing of the story.


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    Links to things mentioned in the podcast.

    • Your Scrivener Press - publisher of the book BLUFFS where the story "Being Needed" appears.


    Music provided by Kevin MacLeod

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A podcast by author Mark Leslie featuring samples of his writing along with "behind the writing" notes.