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- Christmas Special 2: The Great Narwhal Hunt [fantasy]
'Tis the season...again! The second annual TWB Christmas special commences with a brand new tale straight from Candy Cane Lane, this time following Jeremiah the elf on his hunt for the gold-toothed Narwhal!
At 17:16, Shaun and Clarence dive into a conversation of project updates, shout-outs, and break down of what we think is wrong (and right) with Little Fires Everywhere and Queen's Gambit!
Christmas music: "A Peaceful Winter" by Scott Holmes used under the by Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Taken from:
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/christmas-background-music/a-peaceful-winter
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Don't forget, you can also purchase Clarence Carter's book, No Honor Among Thieves on Amazon @
https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Among-Thieves-Clarence-Carter/dp/1671794001/
And Shaun J. Nigro's children's book, Koala Celebrates Songkran @
https://www.amazon.com/Koala-Celebrates-Songkran-Thailand/dp/B08F7S5LNH/Support the show
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https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
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Our second Double Feature commences with a blast from the past and a leap into the future! First up, Hovercar 2050, in a tale of a man from the year 2050 just trying to register his hovercar at the DMV and maybe get some bread for dinner.
At 21:21 our second tale of the evening follows director Vincent Terrence Tito and his attempt to make the next great cinematic masterpiece, Big Bomb Billy.
Be sure to check out previous episodes, other 8Sparks content, and our shop for merchandise @
https://www.8sparksmedia.com/
Purchase Clarence's No Honor Among Thieves @
https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Among-Thieves-Clarence-Carter/dp/1671794001/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=no+honor+among+thieves+clarence+carter&qid=1601065515&sr=8-1
And check out his story "Desolate" in the First Stain anthology @
https://www.amazon.com/First-Stain-Inked-Gray-Anthology/dp/1952969018/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=first+stain+inked+in+gray&qid=1601065552&sr=8-1
Purchase Shaun's latest book, Koala Celebrates Songkran @
https://www.amazon.com/Koala-Celebrates-Songkran-Thailand/dp/B08F7S5LNH/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3E3U4HN0P1WGV&dchild=1&keywords=koala+celebrates+songkran&qid=1601065603&sprefix=koala+cele%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyS0VJRFhYM1g5RUE5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTQ3MTk4MzJOT0I0Rks0UFBYViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTM0MDAzMko5N1NaVFRFRTZIVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
And check out his story "Hall of Justice" in the 1st Degree anthology @
https://www.amazon.com/1st-Degree-Breaking-Publishing-Project-ebook/dp/B08GM64N2W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27SN1NFN7EKFY&dchild=1&keywords=1st+degree+by+breaking+rules+publishing+short+story+project&qid=1601065646&sprefix=1st+Degree%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-1Support the show
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AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
[email protected]
Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
And Shaun J. Nigro @
http://www.shaunjnigro.com
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Derrick Spruill of 4Sake Media joins us in the chapter 3 finale! In tonight's episode, Derrick discusses his various projects through 4Sake, previous collaborations with us, and his plans for the future of his company.
At 21:21, Derrick leads us in a story of a man named Joe who realizes he must choose between the bottle and realizing his full potential in order to (maybe) save the world!
Stick around for a bonus conversation at 36:10, where we reveal our words!
Check out 4Sake Media on their official website @:
https://www.4sakemedia.com/
And on Facebook @:
https://www.facebook.com/4sakemedia
And check out Derrick's hilarious VR skits @:
http://www.youtube.com/c/derkysprawl
And of course, you can find TWB @:
https://www.8sparksmedia.com/Support the show
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AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
[email protected]
Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
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http://www.shaunjnigro.com
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In tonight's episode, Kailey Peckford, of the Story Inkorporated podcast, joins us! Kailey chats with us about her podcast and her writing process, as well as her influences and goals for the future of the podcast and her original stories!
At around 16:43, Kailey joins us in a story set in a dystopian sci-fi world, where a woman named Dakota is about to receive a text that will make her question her entire existence.
Stick around for a bonus conversation, at around 37:40, where we reveal our challenge words and talk more with Kailey about her podcast and the upcoming TWB anthology.
You can find Story Inkorporated on all major podcasting platforms through Buzzsprout @:
http://storyink.buzzsprout.com/
And you can check out the official Story Inkorporated website @:
https://storyinkorporated.wixsite.com/mysite
On Instagram @:
https://www.instagram.com/story_inkorporated/
And on Facebook @:
https://www.facebook.com/SInkorporated
And of course, don't forget to check out more 8Sparks Media content, including TWB games and merchandise @:
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AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
[email protected]
Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
And Shaun J. Nigro @
http://www.shaunjnigro.com
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In tonight's episode, we discuss new publications, including the recently released "Koala Celebrates Songkran" childrens book by Shaun and a short story acceptance for an upcoming Breaking Rules Publishing anthology. Clarence and Shaun discuss ISBN codes with KDP self-publishing as well as their different perspectives and anxieties about signing stories away.
At 17:33, the first fully improvised TWB sports story begins in a time when boxing legend Randy the Rumbler discovers he may be owned by the mob.
Shaun's book, "Koala Celebrates Songkran" can be purchased in paperback or through Kindle @
https://www.amazon.com/Koala-Celebrates-Songkran-Thailand/dp/B08F7S5LNH/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=884HP4F8NTTS&dchild=1&keywords=koala+celebrates+songkran&qid=1598040032&sprefix=koala+celebrates+songkran%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExM042WU9ZMUEyUUZYJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTc4OTE5Mlc3WTFQT1o5Vkg5UyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTM0MDAzMko5N1NaVFRFRTZIVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Clarence's recent publication in Inked In Gray's "First Stain" anthology can be found @
https://www.amazon.com/First-Stain-Inked-Gray-Anthology/dp/1952969018/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=inked+in+gray&qid=1598040121&sr=8-2
Shaun's "Hall of Justice" can be read in Breaking Rules Publishing's "1st Degree" anthology @
https://www.breakingrulespublishing.com/store/p281/1st_Degree_Anthology.html
And of course you can find TWB and all other 8Sparks Media related content on our website @
https://www.8sparksmedia.com/Support the show
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AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
[email protected]
Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
And Shaun J. Nigro @
http://www.shaunjnigro.com
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Artist, designer, and paranormal podcaster Rebecca Kilimnik joins us for the 27th episode! Tonight we trade creepy stories, talk about her podcast, Homespun Haints, and Shaun learns that he may not actually be safe from vampires...
At 17:47 Becky leads us in a tale of a Summer camp counselor who discovers too late that she may have boarded the wrong bus!
Stick around for the bonus conversation at 37:29 where we reveal our hidden words.
Check out Homespun Haints on all podcasting platforms and on their website, Facebook, and Instagram @:
http://HomespunHaints.com
https://www.facebook.com/homespunhaints
https://www.instagram.com/homespunhaints/
And check out Becky's design and artwork on her website and social links @:
http://theconceptspot.com
https://www.instagram.com/beckykilimnik/
https://www.facebook.com/beckykilimnikSupport the show
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AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
[email protected]
Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
And Shaun J. Nigro @
http://www.shaunjnigro.com
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In this week's episode, the Writers discuss the art of retcon (retroactive continuity) in comic books and the Dark Tower series, as well as a continued discussion on POV problems, and a comparison of Joe Hill's NOS4A2 to the AMC series.
At the 15:17 mark, a new story begins, but with some old friends. When Hiraldo Jackson's parents begin fighting, Hiraldo decides to run away from home. His old pal, Terry, joins him and together they sail on a raft down the Mississippi River, Huck Finn style! But there's trouble around every corner!
[this episode is a sequel to Ep2: Goonies Never Say Die & Ep5: Werewolf]
You can purchase Clarence's book, No Honor Among Thieves on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Among-Thieves-Clarence-Carter/dp/1671794001/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=No+honor+among+thieves+clarence+carter&qid=1596798970&sr=8-1https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Among-Thieves-Clarence-Carter/dp/1671794001/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=No+honor+among+thieves+clarence+carter&qid=1596798970&sr=8-1
And you can pre-order Shaun's Koala book (illustrated by Keith Talbot) here:
https://www.amazon.com/Koala-Celebrates-Songkran-Thailand-Book-ebook/dp/B08CS6MZV3/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=koala+celebrates+songkran&qid=1596798917&sprefix=koala+celebra&sr=8-1Support the show
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AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
[email protected]
Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
And Shaun J. Nigro @
http://www.shaunjnigro.com
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Fellow improv artists, Zack Dictakis and Aaron Labarre of Zack & Aaron, join us to talk about their shows, their process, how they met, and their Pandora's Blocks game! We also discuss embarrassing YouTube videos and Zack's musical ambitions.
At around 20:20, our guests lead us in a story with their Blocks (instead of the usual 5 random words). This week's tale is a first for us as we delve into the whimsical world of the animal kingdom, through the eyes of a busy chipmunk named Donny.
Stick around for a bonus convo at 38:58!
*Shaun's words were star, flower, Reptar, ice cream cone, and computer
You can find Zack & Aaron on YouTube @:
https://www.youtube.com/zackandaaron
On Instagram @:
https://www.instagram.com/zackandaaron/
On Twitch @:
https://www.twitch.tv/zackandaaron
And the Pandora's Blocks game can be purchased on Amazon @:
https://www.amazon.com/Pandoras-Blocks-Dice-Game-Piece/dp/B07W73D1ZC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pandoras+blocks&qid=1570030765&sr=8-1&pldnSite=1
Zack's music can be heard on Soundcloud @:
https://soundcloud.com/zack-dictakis
And and! You can read the new TWB blog in the blog section @:
https://www.8sparksmedia.com/blogSupport the show
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AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
[email protected]
Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
And Shaun J. Nigro @
http://www.shaunjnigro.com
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The Writers discuss recent submissions, "hard" and "soft" waves in writing, and ways to accept criticism and make your stories as good as they can possibly be.
At 14:02 the Bradbury-esque tale of a young girl and her brother begins. Shelley must protect her brother Vince from cannibalistic zombie carnies as they make their way across the fair grounds to the parking lot.Support the show
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Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
https://www.clarencecarterauthor.com/
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Writer James Pyne visits the Block and discusses everything writing including his process, influences, a collaborative story with Clarence, and the epic Big Cranky series. At 20:46 Pyne joins the Writers in a continuation of last week's story, "Apocalypse, Part 1."
Stick around after the story for a bonus conversation at 38:39!
James Pyne writings:
https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01J7C82VK?fbclid=IwAR2lv52v8zX2gbv7JWdswoJYrkPnXDxTR0we9Bdd-DQYs5O9Szdf7quoC-o
8Sparks Media:
https://www.8sparksmedia.com/
Shaun Nigro writings:
https://www.amazon.com/Koala-Celebrates-Songkran-Thailand-Book-ebook/dp/B08CS6MZV3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=R6GBMC2LPX1D&dchild=1&keywords=koala+celebrates+songkran&qid=1595023282&s=digital-text&sprefix=Koala+Celebrates%2Cdigital-text%2C385&sr=1-1
Clarence Carter writings:
https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Among-Thieves-Clarence-Carter-ebook/dp/B082CM4N3N/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1595023241&refinements=p_27%3AClarence+Carter&s=digital-text&sr=1-3&text=Clarence+CarterSupport the show
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AndAnd Mark Nigro Services @
[email protected]
Stay up to date with Clarence Carter @
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About The Writers Block
From the publisher's feed
The Writers Block is a weekly podcast of conversation and improv story-telling. Join writers Clarence Carter and Shaun Nigro in this one-of-a-kind 8Sparks Media production.