In this episode of RamblingVerser, we delve into history with a science fiction twist. Join us for a conversation with Walter Hunt and an imaginary room writing prompt… Enjoy…

History Lessons Through Science Fiction with Guest Walter H. Hunt

Quote by Oscar Wilde

Poem excerpt from Stephen (Vincent) Benet – John Brown’s Body

Guest Conversation with Walter H. Hunt

Here is a little about Walter from his website (http://www.walterhunt.com):

Walter is the author of four science fiction novels published by Tor Books – the Dark Wing series, which has been compared to the writing of Orson Scott Card, Frank Herbert, David Weber, and J.R.R. Tolkien. It has been published in English and German, and The Dark Wing has appeared in Russian. His new novel, A Song In Stone, deals with the mystery of Rosslyn Chapel and the secrets of the Templars. He has been a writer all of his life, and a full-time professional since 2001.

Song In Stone - Walter H Hunt

Song In Stone - Walter H Hunt

Short Story prompt: Time in Imagination with Technology – http://www.storyinstitute.com/2008/11/27/short-story-topics-time-in-imagination-with-technology/

Running Time: 31 minutes 18 seconds

We venture into writing with rhythm with Lenn Millbower in this episode of RamblingVerser. Join us for conversation, writing prompts, poetry, and our new cast members…Enjoy…

Writing with Rhythm with Guest Lenn Millbower

Quote by TS Elliot

Poem from Thomas Moore – Sing — Sing — Music Was Given

Guest Conversation with Lenn Millbower

Here is a little about Lenn from his website (http://www.offbeattraining.com):

WHO IS LENN MILLBOWER?
Lenn trains learning professionals to keep ‘em awake so the learning will take.
Training events created with Lenn’s five-star, Oscar caliber, show-biz based Learnertainment® techniques capture attendee attention, maintain their interest, enhance knowledge retention and increase business results in less training time.

WHAT DOES LENN DO?
Lenn delivers seminars and workshops for trainers, educators and speakers seeking enhanced learning effectiveness.


Lenn provides instructional design consulting services to businesses, turning dry, boring, ineffective training programs, presentations and communications into engaging, memorable, successful events.


Lenn creates products that help non-entertainers deliver Oscar caliber, dazzling results through Learnertainment® techniques.

Short Story prompt: Soothing Sounds of Romance

Poetry prompt: Feel the Music

* Learnertainment® is a Registered Trademark of Lenn Millbower and Offbeat Training, LLC

Running Time: 33 minutes 44 seconds

A Poet’s View with Jill Eisnaugle…

Quote by Emily Dickinson

Poem from Jill Eisnaugle – Ship of Gold

Guest Conversation with Jill Eisnaugle

Here is a little about Jill from her website (http://www.authorsden.com/jillaeisnaugle):

“I began writing short stories due to a second grade school assignment in 1988; I began writing poetry as the result of a seventh grade school assignment in 1994. Since that school assignment in 1994, I have written over 1,300 poems and have achieved a great deal of personal and professional success, as a result.

My biggest influences in life are God, my family and my second and sixth grade teachers, Mrs. Regina Chaney of Jackson, Ohio and Mrs. Sharon Needham of Oak Hill, Ohio. Both teachers played a vital role in the path I am pursuing, today.

My writing inspirations are Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, and R.L. Stine, whose “Goosebumps” children’s book series (combined with the fun-nature of Sharon Needham’s Reading class), took me from being a “fair-weathered” reader to someone who has a much greater appreciation for the world of imagination that exists between two book covers.”

Short Story prompt: Lighting the Streetlight Way

During the editing process, part of our conversation with Jill was shortened for time. Jill wanted to make sure that we included this important piece to the posting and the notes…

“As a postscript to my interview, I would like to extend a personal thank-you to Marc Sherman, FM Operations Manager at Clear Channel Houston and afternoon disc jockey at SUNNY 99.1 (KODA-FM). Over the course of the last four years, as my friend, my mentor, my expert poem reader, and one of my biggest supporters (both in my life and my writing), Marc has played an integral part in my success. Thank you, Marc; I could not possibly have been as successful as I have been without your support! You’re simply the best.”

Running Time: 33 minutes 25 seconds

Spiritual and psychological uplift with Joseph Langen…

Quote by Seneca

Poem from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – The Ladder of St. Augustine

Guest Conversation with Joseph Langen

Here is a little about Joe from his website (http://www.commonsense-wisdom.com/):

“I began by writing short stories in the 1980’s for my own amusement.

In 1990, when I began private practice, I started writing a quarterly newsletter for my referral sources. Eventually I converted this to a biweekly newspaper column which I still write for The Daily News in Batavia. These columns formed the basis for my first book, Commonsense Wisdom for Everyday Life.

In light of my history of my seminary and monastery experience, I became interested in the priest-sexual abuse crisis and thought back to my cloistered years. From this came my memoir, Young Man of the Cloth.

When I realized that no one had told the story from the priests’ point of view, I originally intended to develop a book of interviews with abusive priests. I finally decided to write what I had learned about abusive priests as a novel which resulted in The Pastor’s Inferno.

I am currently working on a novel about a couple coming to terms with their marital difficulties with the working title, Marital Property.

Read a Whohub extensive profile of my approach to writing.”

Poetry prompt: Peace Within and Without

Short Story prompt: Waiting on a Past

Running Time: 28 minutes 54 seconds

Shift into the Shadows with Marcus DeHart…

Quote by John Ashbery

Poem from Robert Louis Stevenson – Shadow March

Guest Conversation with Marcus DeHart

Here is a little about Marcus from his website (http://www.marcusdehart.com/):

“Marcus DeHart is a professional writer and designer and the sole owner of Caret Marketing and Content Development. Marcus is a graduate of Western Washington University where he earned his BA in English. Marcus currently lives in Olympia, Washington, with his wife and two daughters.”

Short Story Topics – Riding the Kite of Imagination

Poetry Topics – Crackling Campfire

Running Time: 32 minutes 35 seconds

Talking dogs with Jacqueline Howard…

Quote by John S Burroughs

Poem from Elizabeth Barrett Browning – To Flush, My Dog

Guest Conversation with Jacqueline Howard

Here is a little about Jacqueline from her website (http://www.jacquelinehoward.com/):

“I am a marketing and communications professional with twenty years experience; sixteen of those successfully spent working in the financial services industry. My passion and talents are in strategy development and execution, writing, packaging, messaging, design collaboration and team leadership. My virtual portfolio includes an eclectic mix of collateral created throughout my career.

While much of my experience has been focused on financial services, my marketing and communications skills are transferable to virtually all industries.”

Short Story Topics – Missing Pet, Bunny Gone

Poetry Topics – By Candle Light

Running Time: 28 minutes 41 seconds

Art reflecting life writing with Roberta Lee…

Quote by Pearl S Buck

Poem from Lord Byron (George Gordon) – She Walks in Beauty Like the Night

Guest Conversation with Roberta Lee

Here is a little about Roberta from her website (http://www.robertaleeart.com/):

“I was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and moved to California in the early ’70’s, living in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Santa Cruz, then returning to Bucks County in the mid-80’s. I sold my first painting at age 16 and have made at least a portion of my income as a working artist ever since.The majority of my paintings use subjects very close to my home–in many cases, literally in my backyard.

I began writing even before I began painting. I am currently completing a series of related novels collectively entitled Suburban Sprawl. My novels all are also set in Bucks County, albeit in a rather surreal version of the area. My fiction uses plots as simple as a soap opera to explore some very complex themes, and I enjoy juxtaposing those archetypal plots with offbeat humor, a glaze of sexuality and a touch of the paranormal.

Another life-long interest has been Tarot and I Ching. My guide to reading Tarot cards, The Language of Tarot, is the culmination of over thirty years of work with the Oracle.”

Listen to Robert’s podcast of her books (Suburban Sprawl) and Tarot through iTunes…



Short Story Topics – Flower Power

Poetry Topics – Bring Home the Sprites, Pixies, & Fairies

Running Time: 29 minutes 40 seconds

Reflections on writing and publishing with Phyllis Zimbler Miller…

Quote by Oscar Wilde

Poem from Stephen Crane – War is Kind – Stanzas I – IV

Guest Conversation with Phyllis Zimbler Miller

Here is a little about Phyllis from her website (http://www.BookAuthorWebsites.com):

“I’m the president of http://www.millermosaic.com, a company building WordPress.org websites for book authors and small businesses so that, once the sites are set up, the site owners can control their own websites. Access my free book marketing articles at http://www.QueensOfBookMarketing.com.”

Short Story Topic – Roll of the Dice

Poetry Topic – Weather

Running Time: 30 minutes 47 seconds

Space…a Writing Frontier with Bart Leahy…

Quote by B.F. Skinner

Poem from William Blake – Sons of Los

Guest Conversation with Bart Leahy

Here is a little about Bart (http://www.bartacus.blogspot.com/):

“I am a space advocacy writer. My background includes a Master’s degree in Technical Writing, business development writing for defense and non-defense government contractors, and strategic communication for NASA and the National Space Society. My passion is being able to take on a difficult topic, explain it in clear prose, and organize the information so that others can understand and use it easily. It’s not just a matter of getting out a message, but of getting out a message that meets your audience/customer’s needs.”

Short Story Topic – Flying Into a Different Similar Cloud

Poetry Topic – Windows

Running Time: 23 minutes 32 seconds

As we establish our Podcasting channel, here is a little snippet…In this episode, we talk about the resolutions we could have made…instead we decided to add this podcast. RamblingVerser Podcast will bring you story ideas, reflections on poems both near and far, and surprise guests from the cast of millions out there who have published their writing. Visit us each week for new insights, inspirations, and excellence in storytelling…Enjoy…

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Running Time: 3 minutes 14 seconds