Bridges by Zaslow Crane, performed by Lance Shows, Music by _____, Art by Production
Bridges is a very different sort of First Contact Story…At first you think it’s one thing…
So settle back in a study oak lawn chair in your backyard and look up at the stars…that’s where everything is coming from, you know…Everything that emanates from a little known region of the cosmos that houses the mist, the haze…the smoke and mirrors.
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Alastair Baffle’s Emporium of Wonders, By Mike Resnick; Read by Indie Mike/Andrew Unetic; Music by Graeme Baldwin; Art by Terrance P.Rates
Take stroll at night with your ipod. Feel that bracing air, yet we all know Spring is coming
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The Singularity Wars, Part 3 The Burning City, By Joshua M. Patton; Performed by Patrick Bazile; Music by MOBY; Art
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Tracey Margaret is a 23 year old creative writing student from Santa Cruz, CA. Often inspired by her nightmares, she specializes in horror that falls somewhere in the dark place between situational and psychological.
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Contact her at trbarrow89@gmail.com or http://traceymargaret.tumblr.com/
Tracey Margaret is a 23 year old creative writing student from Santa Cruz, CA. Often inspired by her nightmares, she specializes in horror that falls somewhere in the dark place between situational and psychological.
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Contact her at trbarrow89@gmail.com or http://traceymargaret.tumblr.com/
The Very Short Story Show- None for a while and counting this four recently! Wow!
As in the olden days of the “broadcast” we try to have a theme or at least a common thread running through the show, so tonight’s show We have a couple of common threads… For instance both “On The Last Afternoon” , and “Good Advice” were written by Alex Shvartsman
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Robert J. Sawyer Author
Robert J. Sawyer is one of only eight writers ever to win all three of science fiction’s top awards for year’s best novel: the Hugo (which he won for Hominids), the Nebula (for The Terminal Experiment), and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award (for Mindscan) — and his Calculating God won the Audie Award for year’s best SF&F audiobook.
And
Mike Resnick is, according to Locus, the all-team leading award winner, living or dead, for short science fiction. He was won 5 Hugos (from a record 36 nominations), a Nebula, and other major awards in the USA, France, Spain, Catalonia, Poland, Croatia and Japan. Mike is the author of 71 novels, 25 collections, 3 screenplays, and over 260 short stories, and has edited 41 anthologies. His work has appeared in 27 languages. He is currently the editor of Galaxy’s Edge magazine, and the Stellar Guild line of books.
Mike Resnick is, according to Locus, the all-team leading award winner, living or dead, for short science fiction. He was won 5 Hugos (from a record 36 nominations), a Nebula, and other major awards in the USA, France, Spain, Catalonia, Poland,
What color is Red in the Dark? By Leah Gold; Read by Andrew Unetic; Music by Rhythm Method; Art by Production from a painting by Pieter Dirxx
Sometimes when you cut corners, they can cut back…
Well, I hope you
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The Hand You’re Dealt, by Robert J. Sawyer; read by Harry W. Schuster; Music by Production; Art by Terrance P. Rates
We’re going to a nearly perfect society tonight. You’ll notice I said Nearly Perfect. A perfect society wouldn’t have murder, now would it? But this place; this time has had a murder take place just before the beginning of the story. So, just settle back in your black leather le Corbusier easy chair, crack open a cool refreshing beverage of your choice put out the cat, bring in the dog and freed the piranhas so they’ll be full, loagy, and quiet… and listen with me… to The Hand You’re Dealt because, As you well know by now… It’s Time for …Smoke and Mirrors…
The Very Short Story Show #15 – None for a while and counting this four recently! Wow!
As in the olden days of the “broadcast” we tried to have a theme or at least a common thread running through the show, so tonight’s show, we’re trying that again. We have a couple of common threads… For instance both “On The Last Afternoon” , and “Good Advice” were written by Alex Schwartsman (See Rogues Gallery); both stories had music
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The Very Short Story Show #14 Both stories by Cameron Day, Both stories scored by Caroline Ziti; both stories …broach the same subject…
Pecos’ Bill was read by T.C. west; Boomtown was read by Marty Montez
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Just Say The Word! by Wendy Elliott; Performed by Bruce Sorenson; Music by Caroline Ziti; Art by William Welch
Many things are much more fun when you share the experience. How else could one explain going to stadium to watch football? When you’re used to doing them alone, it might be difficult to realize that you’ve found a friend with common interests.
Alright?
Great.
Well, we should probably stop at the 7-11 to get a good supply of ones and a few fives. Never flash twenties at a garage sale! We’re going on a hunt- for bargains- at garage sales in the land of Greater Surburbia. So, crack open that cold beverage of your choice, make certain you don’t look wealthy, set the alarm for “early” and relax-
It’s time for Smoke and Mirrors.
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The Wolf Who Cried Boy, by A.E. Vivaldi; Read by Liza Castiglia; Music by Rhythm Method; Art by William Welch
Once the dominant species leaves an area, there’s a vacuum. Nature abhors a vacuum, and son of a gun if someone unexpected didn’t step in. Of course, there’s the question: Does the old boss still have the chops to run the place if he were to come back. The jury’s still out on that one, I guess…
So find a nice spot in the grass, check for fire ants if you’re in the 30 or so southern most states,… then crack open a cool refreshing beverage of your choice. Lie down and watch the stars …maybe you’ll see some… move… Moving stars? Well…Only when it’s time for smoke…and mirrors …
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Zach Shephard is a science fiction, fantasy and horror author from western Washington.
You can find more of his work in Flash Fiction Online, Alex Shvartsman’s Unidentified Funny Objects, Kazka Press’s At Year’s End, and the recycling bin at the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Check him out at zachshephard.com.
The Very Short Story Show #13
Aluminum Doesn’t Give a Damn, Written and performed by Christopher H. Baum, Music by Rhythm Method; Art by Terrence P Rates
No Silver Lining by
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The Very Short Story Show Number 12
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Girl By Melissa Weiss; performed by Natalie Grey; soundtrack by Rhythm Method; Art by ______
and
Mike by Zaslow Crane, performed by Chester Perryess; Soundtrack by Carloline Ziti; Art by Terrence P. Rates
And so you know the drill: Get comfortable…Open a cool refreshing beverage…This is a story that spans centuries, and continents…and all in only 12 or 13 minutes…so as my old boss used to yell at me at the end of the day:Relax faster! Otherwise…I suppose…you’ll fall prey to centuries worth of mist…haze…and of course… Smoke and mirrors.
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Distant Replay, by Mike Resnick, Read by Andrew Unetic/Indy Mic, Music by Spencer Selmon. Art by Terrence P. Rates
You’ve lived a long, full life and it’s nearing its end… And that’s okay…okay in the grander scheme of things…and then…then, you come upon an…echo from far earlier in your life…an unmistakable marker that you know all too well
So…what do you do? Do you act upon it? Do you ignore it?
Or… Perhaps there is a third possibility, but to find it, you’ll need to push past the mist, the haze…and last but not least…the Smoke and mirrors.
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Distant Replay, by Mike Resnick, Read by Andrew Unetic/Indy Mic, Music by Spencer Selmon. Art by _______
You’ve lived a long, full life and it’s nearing its end… And that’s okay…okay in the grander scheme of things…and then…then, you come upon an…echo from far earlier in your life…an unmistakable marker that you know all too well
So…what do you do? Do you act upon it? Do you ignore it?
Or… Perhaps there is a third possibility, but to find it, you’ll need to push past the mist, the haze…and last but not least…the Smoke and mirrors.
Janice Peters, Actress…Politician (Though we won’t hold that against her, will we?)
Janice began her acting career in school plays, then community theater, and finally, Hollywood. Her stellar career in LA included a commercial that never ran, a movie that was never released, and public service spots for the Social Security office, among others. Eventually, she switched to working behind the camera as a production manager, something she continued to do after moving to the Central Coast, working with local production companies and LA companies on location.
Ironically, Janice became a familiar face on TV while serving in Morro Bay city government for 20 years, the last six as Mayor. Since retiring from politics, she has performed onstage all over the county in shows ranging from “Oklahoma!” to “Rumors” to “Menopause the Musical.” After appearing in the Madonna Inn Women’s Shelter reviews for several years, Janice founded and produces the annual Morro Bay Fundraiser Follies variety show.
Any spare time she finds, Janice spends line dancing, karaoke singing, and walking her dogs on the beach.
Janice can be contacted on her Facebook page.
Crystal Birdee, Assistant Editor
Deep in the desert is a small creature named Cameo that possesses (or is possessed by) a Bachelors Degree in English and its accompanying four years of experience (you learn more from the journey than from the exit door). Exercise caution, for she is an editor in formation and has been known to attack stories and academic papers with maniacal laughter. But her work as a writing tutor and her own writing experiences keep her sensitive to the doubts and joys and boatloads of pain that come with being a writer.
Thule, By Cameron Day; Read by Alex McDonald; Music by Caroline Ziti; Art by ____
Hunting Birds is an honorable profession, if done with a camera and a world renowned magazine backing you. What if you don’t find what you’re looking for? What if you find…something else…altogether? Something coming for you through the mist, the haze, the smoke and mirrors.
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The Enemy Within, by A.E,. Vivaldi, read by Marty Montez, Music by Sounda/Craig Brown, Art by ______
It can be a ‘bear’ if you’re the first one to take new combat gear into the field. Sometimes, you don’t know if the gear is up to it, or if you’ll have “other problems”. Yet, it’s amazing how some things change and how some things always stay the same….
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Infestations, by Wendy Elliott; Read by Hannah Rivard; Music by Periperi, Art by Terrence P. Rates
Infestations…When is a pest not a pest…when might vermin be…velcome?
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Gary Miller – Musician- Internet Musician studied Big Band guitar under Andy Roemer in Buffalo, NY. in the late 70′s. The cousin of Dennis Miller of Smoke and Mirrors, he wrote the end theme for Smoke and Mirrors. Gary can play pretty much any instrument you put in front of him and is easily the most talented person in our entire family.
I’m proud to use one of his compositions for our show. Links etc to his current work: https://soundcloud.com/GBM1 |
Pinocchio’s Problem, by Cameron Day; Read by Sonia Fernandez; Music by Periperi; Art by Terrence P. Rates
So bundle up against the cold and take a walk…a moonwalk perhaps… put …us…on an iPod and feel the snow crunch under your feet; feel the cold air enter your lungs. I know it’s a bit cold for a long walk but this story calls for only a short walk…walking on your legs, your feet, moving your body as you take your walk. And as you do consider this: How much of “you” needs to be there for you still to be… “you”? What in the HECK am I talking about? Oh… The answer is coming to you via an operating suite at some undisclosed location; a location hidden by the mist; the haze; the smoke and mirrors.
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Mendicant’s Moon by Cameron Day; Read by Andrew Unetic; Music by Caroline Ziti; Art by William Welch
And so, the stage is set. Drag out the telescope from the garage, dust off the lens and eyepiece. it looks as though it’s going to be a good night for watching the heavens. So, settle back with a cool, refreshing drink and listen with me. We hope you enjoy…“Mendicant’s Moon”, by Cameron Day.
Once you go beyond your allotted time here on earth, things begin to change; to metamorphize into other things, other abilities other …possibilities… What if you didn’t have to die? What if your body- and virtually only your body was programmed differently? What if it was programmed to run down not after three score and ten, but three hundred score and ten…What might you find as you gazed forward…forward through the mist, the haze , the…smoke and mirrors…?
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Caroline Ziti- Yes my last name is pronounced the same as the pasta. 
I’ve been in bands you’ve heard of- if you’re old enough- I’ve danced topless when there wasn’t any gigs for a while, just to pay the bills, and I’ve been interested in music since I was very little. I remember when I was around four, I was keeping time with a song on the radio with a wooden spoon and a pot. My parents took notice and started me out on violin. Not my finest hour. I eventually discovered keyboards and I was “home”. When Dennis wrote to me and asked if I were interested in contributing to Smoke and Mirrors, I jumped at the chance. We’ve been friends a long time and he is very familiar with my love of movie soundtracks, so this was a no brainer. Reach me at aldenteziti@sbcglobal.net
This Thing…This Song of Life, by Derek Quillon; Read by Liza Castiglia; Music by Periperi; Art by _______
When the GPS has given out; when there are no more landmarks that look remotely familiar, when the people you ask directions from can’t speak your language…don’t worry…you’re not really lost-
It’s just time for… Smoke and Mirrors…
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The Third Christmas Extravaganza Show
Both Stories Read By Maggie H. Taylor
Another Word For No, by Cameron Day; Music by Periperi
The Seventh Wave by Jason Stewart; Music by Spencer Selmon
Art by____
I wish everyone who helps this site or who visits it, the most happy and healthy of holidays. I wish the best for you all; for us all.
Dennis Miller
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Day Two of The Smoke and Mirrors Christmas Extravaganza- A Christmas Very Short Story Show
1) The Santa Memoes-Business As Usual- Read by Mark Arnold; Music by Production
2) The Tree By Brook L Ryan, Read by Dennis Miller; Music by Peri Peri
3) The Legend Of The Christmas Angel by Christopher H. Baum; Read by Harry Schuster
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Reconnaissance by John Cosper; Read by Christopher H Baum; Music by Xavier Canchola; Art by_____ show #101
Haven’t you always wondered exactly how Santa complied that naughty and nice list? Does he just know? Or does he have help…Spies if you will… Oh sure, there’s his elfin powers but …explanation in the real world…? Or is that just me being impossibly Human; too skeptical for my own good?
Well, tonight, I get to have it both ways…
This is just a little piece of holiday candy for you; a piece of dark, rich chocolate gaily wrapped in foil and ready to emerge from the mist, the haze, the smoke and mirrors…
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Spencer Selmon is a recent graduate of the Berklee College of Musicin Boston,
where he studied composition and film scoring. Spencer has been playing guitar for most of his life, but is always interested in picking up and learning to play new instruments. He spends his time composing, playing and performing all styles of music.You can reach him at: flavors.me/spencerselmon
Brooks is a teacher at a local college and a neighbor. He rides motocross motorcycles in the nearby scrub desert, in his spare time- much to the chagrin of his wife, his two kids and possibly even his two dogs.
(Brooks…ummm how about a pic…?)
Christopher H. Baum, the “Voice in the Darkness” is a technologist, voice artist, and author.
During his eight years as a Gartner analyst, he advised such clients as the White House, the State Department, and the European Union. He testified before Congress on voting systems and was a subject matter expert for the Board on Elections in the City of New York in their voting system selection process. He has spoken at venues around the world on the subject of information systems and government. He was one of the original voices for SpokenLayer. He has been published on Forbes.com. You can reach him directly at: http://www.thevoiceinthedarkness.com/
Michael J. Quinn was born in St. Louis, MO. Started working in radio at the college station KAUR at Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD in 1983. After several commercial stints, he found he could make more money with computers and didn’t have to make up something to say every 3 minutes. He currently raises three children in Boise, Idaho. You may reach him directly at: http://mjquinn.webs.com
A Most Unusual Greyhound By Mike Resnick; Read by MichaelJ Quinn; Music by Graeme Baldwin; Art by____
You’d think being a bookie is a pretty simple occupation, right? You take people’s bets, you calculate odds, you do a little math…However every once in a while, things are not what they seem; What you see, right before your eyes is not what really “is”; 2+2 does not equal 4, and the answers for that very special calculus are arriving via…greyhound… right after he negotiates that very singular region know as the mist, the haze, the smoke and mirrors.
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Link To Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”: Smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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The Tahtierava of Death by Cameron Day; Read by Margie Valine; Music by Brent Brown; Art by Here&there
I remember many years ago, when I was a photographer. I was working in the Montana mountains at 11,000 feet. On my second day there I was still not acclimated, but work needed to be done. There I was, wading through crotch deep snow in a high end snow suit and wondering:Why am I here? However this was no philosophical question. Oh no. My brain was so starved for o2 that I wanted to know what I was supposed to be doing at that moment. Well that was hardly a Big question, …A Big question would have been: “Why am I here- wondering about the cosmos and my place in it.”
Tonight we have one of those big questions: What if a way might be found to never die; to live forever? Wouldn’t that be fantastic? Of course…but wait. But…no one lives in a vacuum. We are all interconnected whether we want to be or not. So… Immortality…At what cost? Not only to yourself but to everyone around you. And the bill? The bill for that expense is coming special delivery, through the mist, the haze, the smoke and mirrors.
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Link To Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”: Smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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Craig Brown, Sound Designer, Musician
Craig Brown known as Sounda, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He is a Sound Designer, Experimental Electronic Artist/Laptop DJ with emphasis on visual media & music for Film/TV. He moved to NYC in early 90’s and graduated from St John’s University in the late 90‘s. He is a former reggae-hip-hop artist/producer. After a soul drenching stint in Corporate America, where he never quite fitted in, he reincarnated as a Sound Designer/Experimental Artist. Craig now calls California home. He is a spiritual person who loves to talk about flying, sitting by the ocean, hiking and looking at stars. He welcomes you into his world, where Sound is always present.
Tolerance by John Cosper; Read by Joshua Bentley; Art by Eric Ashby ; Music by Peri-peri
Picture yourself in a world where we’re not alone any longer. We now have neighbors. Alien neighbors. Alien neighbors from a completely different planet. In fact, the aliens in question are refugees and we’re putting them up here on Earth…There’s a sort of vibe or Feng shui in the entire way we’re allowing them to settle in…but are they merely settling in or are they doing something else?
That information, along with next week’s winning lotto number is moving slowly, inexorably, toward us coming through the mist, the haze; the smoke and mirrors.
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books: http://www.smashwords.com/ books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Link To Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”: Smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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Brent Brown, Musician
Brent Brown is an Australian songwriter living in Bakersfield c.a.He started writing music at the age of 15, and wrote songs for many bands in Sydney during the 80’s and 90’s.
Having moved to the states with his new wife and a world of experience behind him in 2006, Brent was ready to write again and has a few musical projects in the works. His band The Chaz Brown Band, The Black Sundays and his current solo project A Black Sunday. Brent has also provided sound tracks for a patio shoppe commercial, and several local documentaries. Wanting to move into the field of scoring for TV and movies, he found he has a natural talent for creating a mood with music and so far, people using his it for their soundtracks have been very pleased with the work. Currently He is getting his hands on as many projects as possible to build a reel of work and seek out a publishing contract for licensing deals worldwide.
97 Evolution’s Library by Matthew Kosoak; Read by Mark arnold; Music by Periperi; Art by____
What is the terrible and frightening secret in the deserted worlds’ Libraries and can the crew of the Magellan do anything to stop what’s happening?
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Link To Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”: Smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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Two Of Our Mammoths Are in Trouble
By Cameron Day; Read by Maggie H. Taylor; Music by Periperi; Art by Terrence P. Rates
Why do people do what they do? Perverse nature? Animal pride? Hubris? How about …boredom? Scientific curiosity? Attention to detail? Nah! It’s usually boredom!
What am I talking about? Oh… You’ll see… because…?
It’s time for Smoke and Mirrors!
BE ADVISED For those of you with young, impressionable minds, be warned. There is some cursing in this story.
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:http://www.smashwords.com/ books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Link To Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”: Smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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The Big, Bad Goodnight, by John Cosper; Read by Steve Rimpici; Music by William John Oullette; Art by____
The Woods was a neighborhood had seen better days, as had Wolf Hudson. His luck was sour and getting worse. Enter the blonde. Hope sprang into his heart as he tried to make a new life away from Fairyland. However Happily Ever After isn’t always the way things turn out.
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Link To Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”: Smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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John Cosper is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and author. He is th
e founder of Righteous Insanity, a drama ministry providing scripts and writing services to churches and ministries around the world. His screen credits include one feature film, multiple short films (including the award winning “Bots” and “Tolerance”), children’s TV, and a series of shorts featuring Clive the Zombie Puppet. Printed works include Cave World, Martian Queen, Space Monster, and the short story collection This Would Make a Really Great Movie.
You can reach him at: www.righteousinsanity.com
William Ouellette (born 1983) attended California State University, Northridge. He studied film, music genres, music theory and business management. Additionally, he attended film composition classes given by Prof. Elizabeth Sellers. He returned to Cal State, Northridge and has obtained the Master of Music degree in Band Conducting while studying under Dr. Lawrence Stoffel. He has scored small student films and guest conducts local middle school bands. He is currently building his first catalogue at his new publishing business ‘Drunken Generals Music’ and hopes to publish his first series of band music by next spring.
Any World That You’re Welcome To- By Leah Gold ; Read by Christopher Marshall, Music by Periperi
Stress is a different thing in each of us…Stress can kill. Stress can change the way you might look at something…take it from me. I know that stress can make you extremely ill as well…Everyone knows these things. And…everyone reacts differently to stress; we …feel it differently. What if stress could make you take the path less travelled? MUCH Less travelled…A path that looks as though it disappears after traversing the mist, the haze…the smoke and mirrors…
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Link To Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”: Smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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Heidi Tabing is more famously known as AderuMoro on YouTube and the Voice Acting Alliance. At twenty-three years old, she’s been voice acting for five and a half years. Though she always has the drive to record behind the mic (unless a virus has claimed her health), her number one dream is for readers to fall in love with her stories. She has resided in California all her life, where she has never encountered anyone quite like the Adams Family (From the 2012 Halloween show- Martha Stewart Living).
93 The 2012 Halloween “Extravaganza”
Please note: “Glory Days” and “Chill” are totally rated “G”, however “Martha Stewart” does have a bit of cursing in it. We mitigated it where we could.
With:
“Glory Days” by Sharyl Heber ; Read by Harry Schuster; Music by Production
“Martha Stewart Living” by Jennifer Sulkowski; Read by Heidi Tabing; Music by Xavier Canchola
Chill, By Alex Shvartsman; read by Joshua Bentley ( The big JB); music by – Production
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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Sweeps Week- by Todd Davenport; Read by Marty Montez
Art by ______; Music by Periperi
Our story is not set in deep space, nor far in the future…nope It’s set in the great city of L.A.
Sweeps week happens four times a year. It’s when each radio and TV station finds out how many “eyes” and “ears” they’ve captured; they find out what a minute of their air time is worth. Potentially…millions of dollars So, what would you contemplate doing for millions of dollars? Bad stuff? Maybe…
By the way, this story is rated “R” for swearing…a LOT of swearing, so if you’ve got little ones and you don’t want them learning new words…one word in particular, then perhaps you should listen to an older show a second time. Just a heads up.
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Link To Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”:
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Joshua (The Big JB) is a voice actor from Seattle, WA who is always looking to do something with his voice. He grew up on cartoons and video games and has long dreamed of doing voices for both. In recent years he has become a ravenous consumer of audiobooks on his commute and wants to be included in the ranks of narrators providing an interesting voice and helping your favorite novels to come alive. He practices his craft reading to his children and makes regular submissions to popular gaming podcasts. He also has a daily video blog on YouTube where he talks about whatever is on his mind for the day.
He spends his free time batting away the paparazzi who regularly, but incorrectly, identify him as Tony Stark/Iron Man. He still enjoys gaming and cartoons and continues to hope that, while he may never get an armored suit of his own, he may at least inherit a portion of Mr. Stark’s portfolio.
Contact him at: thebigjb@gmail.com or Voiceofthebigjb.blogspot.com
I have a professional, natural sound that is friendly and warm. I am a believable, compelling voice over artist. I have the character and personality to insure credibility. My voice is that of your next door neighbor, with that wonderful, trusting sound that is easy to listen to.
My clear, deep, warm, distinctive voice will lend authenticity and believability to whatever recording needs you may have. Whether recording for narrations, commercials, characters, or anything else, I have good inflections and a natural sound. I take direction very well, and am client driven – making your experience working with me all the more pleasurable and productive.
http://voicebysavoie.intuitwebsites.com/
Roc of Petra Part 3 , the Conclusion
By Cameron Day Read by Michael Mikellis Music by Xavier Canchola Art by _______
Six soldiers of fortune set out to plunder an abandoned alien artifact. However, just because it’s abandoned, doesn’t mean it isn’t defended.
Rated M for violence and foul language
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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Singularity Wars by Joshua M Patton; Read By Patrick Bazile
Music by Brent Brown; Art By Sean Coxen
The story is about the event which will change all of humanity;the event that is coming…probably sooner than we realize. The event in which all humanity is connected to a computer via the cloud or whatever the next improvement/ iteration of readily accessible storage comes next.
That’s all good, right?
Ready access to any fact you might need, directions to anywhere…instantaneous connection to anyone you wish…
What if someone found a way to intrude…to hijack all of those connections? It’d be a great way to rule the world…the ultimate coup d tat.
This is the future that Joshua M Patton has envisioned.
Luckily, he’;s also envisioned people who are not going to take this sort of mind hijacking lying down… Not by a long shot.
But the stakes are high; the odds long.
It doesn’t look good
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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Haint Part two
By Cameron Day; Read by James McMann
Music by Graeme Baldwin; Art by ______
This is a superhero series…but a very different approach to a superhero and the characters and situations…. It’s called Haint, part two ( Look for Haint part one in which all the characters are introduced…back around episode 74 or so…)
Anyway, dig out the spandex, don the special goggles and gauntlets…Your superhero vehicle is idling in the driveway, right? Goood…Put it in gear and set the GPS for somewhere just on the other side of …
The mist, the haze…and oh yes…the smoke and mirrors.
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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The Very Short Story Show #11
“I’m Sueing My Washing Machine by Ramona Louise Wheeler; Read by Janice Peters
and
“Dr. Blight, by Rob Heckman; Read by Dennis Miller
Music for both by Periperi; Art by __________
Producer: Dennis Miller
Technology is a good thing, right? We entrust so much of our lives to it… What would happen if that technology just … lost its way or if decided to do it’s own thing? We’ve all lost a cell phone and felt varying degrees of …loss or.. relief. I’m not talking about that though… What if your cell phone, your internet ready refrigerator, your smart car…What if you couldn’t trust them… What then?
Well just such a problem is coming for you…and only you pushing its way through the wires, the internet bubbles the clouds…oh yes and the mist, haze and ….smoke and mirrors
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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“Rob Heckman is a reasonably unusual guy who writes all sorts of things. He lives with a very patient woman and dozens of unfinished stories. He’s also trying to save the world but not doing a very good job.”
Melissa Weise has been writing since she could pick up a pen and is drawn to science fiction as a laboratory to remix reality and society to answer her unending series of “what if?” questions. Educated as a social scientist, Melissa is particularly interested in science fiction that allows for social or psychological commentary (plus the ability to blow things up, contort physics and explore outer space is pretty awesome too!). Melissa is also a licensed clinical social worker with her own private practice, teaches college sociology and psychology, and is working on finishing her first novel, “Miridia” about a group of aliens on a human colonized planet who must uncover the secrets of their past to save themselves and their future.
Entropy’s …A Bitch by Cameron Day; Read by Andrew Unetic
Art by____ , Music by Leadfoot
Producer: Dennis Miller
Tonight’s Story is a very disturbing- and possible tale. It’s about a guy who tried to do the Right Thing, but didn’t plan on “unintended consequences”….
Note: There are some disturbing themes in this story that might not be suitable for some of our younger listeners
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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Caleb by Melissa Weise; Read by Magie Valine
Music by Rhythm Method; Art by____
Producer: Dennis Miller
Please note: there is some fairly intense violence in this episode.
Science Fiction is particularly well suited to grabbing up a mirror and shining it back at us; ourselves; our society…
Intolerance is something that is sneaky, fearful, and insidious…
Caleb, is a story that melds these two themes beautifully…teaching without preaching…
And THAT is what SciFi does the best!
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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Mighet is a V.O. Artist/Director from Palm Springs, CA. Aside from voice-over, he enjoys martial arts and gourmet cooking, making him the official “Iron Chef” among friends.
Having a diverse voice-range he looks forward to working in animation and his ultimate passion, acting in film; drop a line to say hello
or to talk business .
You can reach him at ssjmirk@gmail.com
The Very Show Story Show #10
Escape to Gijon by Seamus Townie; Read by Bentley Michaels
Music by Bentley Michaels; Art by _____
Producer: Dennis Miller
Also
Seen Your Tree
Written by Ramona Louise Wheeler; Read by Karen weil
music by Rhythm Method
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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Roc of Petra Part Two by Cameron Day; Read by Michael Mikellis
Music by Xavier Conchola; Art by ____
Producer: Dennis Miller
Six Soldiers of Fortune set out to plunder an abandoned alien artifact….But just because it’s abandoned, doesn’t mean it’s not defended!
This Episode is Rated “R” for foul language and adult situations
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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No Love For The Middleman- Written AND Read by Tony Frazier
Producer: Dennis Miller
What if someone like, say Bob Newhart was an ex superhero? And, what if he were suddenly and unwillingly pressed into service? Well, it might go something like this.
And, “No love for the Middleman” is part of a series an world that Tony has imagined and writes about regularly.
I just heard Astro Monkeys again, and I was reminded –again- of how really good a writer he is. So if you like this world these superheroes, then there are more…Maybe he’ll give us another glimpse; another story in the future.
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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I went to Comic Con last weekend, well eleven days ago as I write this. It was…crowded… like $1 beer night at a college town bar, but one thing I was struck by was how nice everyone was. I’ll bet I bumped into or was bumped into at least ever 20 seconds and I didn’t hear one cross word nor see one dirty look. I mentioned this to Steve of Death By Movies.com and he wasn’t surprised at all.
“Everyone’s here for the same thing, Dude.”
Hmmm I’ve been to concert venues like the Forum and the greek… Everyone was there to see whatever performers were on the bill that night…everyone was there also – for the same thing- However I remember how not nice how not patient lots of people there were…no, I think I witnessed something different…Okay I saw a half dozen princess Leias, a four foot tall wookie ( Must have been a juvenile) and any number of steampunk and anime characters…That was different, but what I’m referring to in the mindset which in my experience was obviously different…and somehow…better. This last comic con might have been a glimpse into a more positive view of a great many humans treated like so much cattle but still being …nice to one another. To everyone who went this year. Good job! Very good job!
I dunno…He looked taller in the movie…
WTF?
GROO…Lives!
Lost “extra”, I guess
I’m not familiar with this character…well…I am, but it isn’t in comics… Somebody help me out here.
Stempunk Chic was everywhere
The Raision d’etre!!!
The Family that comics together…wait…I got nothin’
The Irish Princess took time out from her busy schedule promoting her movie to shoot a few arrows into the crowd.
MULTIPLE Batmobiles!!!
Seen enough. Need a nap.
Dream Police By Dennis Miller/ Cameron Day
Read By: Luke Morrison- Dennis V , Cynthia Colby- Announcer, Steve Rimpici- R Vickers, Sarah Boshear- R Toomey, Natalie Gray- Daria woodward, Andrew Uneteic -R Louis ( to learn more about any of the Voice Actors working here tonight, just look them up in our Rogues’ Gallery!)
Production- Dennis Miller, Art by _____, Music by PeriPeri
DREAM POLICE …”America” in some dystopian Future- where one might get in trouble for one’s very thoughts, and where “Dreaming” is strictly prohibited!
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- “Be Careful What You Wish For” (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
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Tony Frazier got it in his head early on that he needed to have one of those author’s bios where he had done a dozen different and exciting things with his life. So he has been a newspaper writer, a waiter, a soldier, a data entry supervisor at TV Guide, and worked Master Control at a TV station. This is another way of saying he could never stick to anything long enough to get really good at it.
But through all those jobs, he wrote, so he’s getting a little better at that. We hope.
Home Page:www.herogohome.com
Email:tonyfrazier@herogohome.com
Numbered by Seamus Townie; read by Steve Rimpici
Music by Graeme Baldwin; Art by ____
Producer: Dennis Miller
This episode is Rated “M” For swearing
What would you do differently if you knew absolutely, positively how many weeks, months , minutes, seconds you had left to live? Would you do anything differently at all…Would you even want to know?
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Also look for
Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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The Poc of Petra, By Cameron Day; Read by Michael Mikellis
Music by Xavier Canchola; Art by _____
Producer: Dennis Miller
This Episode is Rated “M” for adult situations, swearing
The Roc of Petra Part one of Three.
Six soldiers of fortune set out, on a distant planet. Their goal? To plunder an abandoned alien artifact in the jungle…However, just because it’s abandoned, doesn’t mean it’s not defended…
Smoke and Mirrors eBook companion books:
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173317; 165866; 178335; 181372; 181376
Also look for
Mark Arnold’s “If Wishes Were Horses”
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/93948
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Lurking in the shadows of Hollywood is James McMann. At home on a
studio soundstage as he is in front of a microphone. A mysterious well
traveled man that has appeared in numerous movies and television
programs. Yet, in the realm of tinsel and publicity hounds he still
remains an elusive mystery.
Reach him at:
http://www.imdb.me/jamesmcmann
The Very Short Story Show #9
With two Stories by Alex Shvartsman
The Skeptic, Read by Margie Valine
and
Time Away , Read by Pat Christianson
Music by PeriPeri/ Art by Terrence P Rates
Producer: Dennis Miller
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- “Be Careful What You Wish For” (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
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Dream Police Part 2 (of 3) By Dennis Miller and Cameron Day
Read By: Luke Morrison- Dennis V , Cynthia Colby- Announcer, Steve Rimpici- R Vickers, Sarah Boshear- R Toomey, Natalie Gray- Daria woodward, Andrew Uneteic -R Louis ( to learn more about any of the Voice Actors working here tonight, just look them up in our Rogues’ Gallery!)
Production- Dennis Miller, Art by _____, Music by PeriPeri
DREAM POLICE …”America” in some dystopian Future- where one might get in trouble for one’s very thoughts, and where “Dreaming” is strictly prohibited!
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- “Be Careful What You Wish For” (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
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Walking The Moon Up The Mountain, By Ramona Louise Wheeler; Read by Maggie H. Taylor
Music by Peri Peri; Art by _______
Producer: Dennis Miller
A simple guy, going to work. Yet even on a colonized Moon, there are secrets and surprises that can turn a “milk run” into a fight for survival in the blink of an eye!
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- “Be Careful What You Wish For” (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
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Margie Valine, Reader/ Voice Actor
Margie Valine’s current day job includes sitting at a desk, answering phones and basically keeping her entire office running smooth. Before that, she was self-employed for 18 years, raising children and dabbling in her favorite hobby – the theatre. Now, in her spare time (which isn’t much) she prefers to be sitting at a microphone reading stories. She’s been involved with theatre and dance since early childhood all the way through her college career. Margie trained off and on for two years with voice over artist and Westwood Studios owner, Brent Brace. She hopes to gain lots more experience reading for Smoke and Mirrors.
Wendy Elliott
Still no pic, Wendy? C’mon…
She is a elementary school teacher, and mother of three – or six if you count the dogs, and I’m quoting here: Who gets most of her ideas for stories during conversations with her kids and students. She’s earned a Master’s Degree in American Literature and lives in a quiet suburb of Los Angeles.
Graeme Baldwin is a first generation American born on the central coast of California. He comes from a diverse background having family on four continents. As a child his musical talents emerged together with the ability to swim fast. By 2005 he was a member of UC Berkeley men’s swim team. The all consuming nature of NCAA division one athletics left him no time for his creative endeavors so in 2008 he withdrew from UC Berkeley and moved to Hollywood to study keyboards at the Musicians Institute. After focusing purely on music performance for a year he realized his talent and interest lay in composition and orchestration. He returned to UC Berkeley and completed his degree in 2011. Graeme and his wife live in the Bay Area of California.
Reach him at:graemebaldwin.com
His was the music you heard on “Haint” and you will hear it on other upcoming stories as well.
Waiting For The Monsters To Die, By Tom Drake (a.k.a. T. Craig Ricks); Read by Harry Schuster
Music by Michael J Suhar; Art by_______
The ultimate “Murder Mystery” Can you figure out who “did it”? I doubt it…
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- “Be Careful What You Wish For” (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
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A Game Of Pool, By George Clayton Johnson; read by Steve Boshear, and James McMann
Music by Periperi ; Art Provided by the Author
Producer: Dennis Miller
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- “Be Careful What You Wish For” (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
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HAINT By Cameron Day; Read by Mighet Matanene
Music by___; Art By ____
Producer: Dennis Miller
X-Men+ Mission Impossible…without the money backing that most have…How much can a team of youngsters led by an old survivor of Nazi oppression, do?…Quite a lot…as you’ll see.
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- “Be Careful What You Wish For” (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
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Dream Police ( Part One -of Three) By Dennis Miller And Cameron Day
Read By: Luke Morrison- Dennis V , Cynthia Colby- Announcer, Steve Rimpici- R Vickers, Sarah Boshear- R Toomey, Natalie Gray- Daria woodward, Andrew Uneteic -R Louis ( to learn more about any of the Voice Actors working here tonight, just look them up in our Rogues’ Gallery!)
Production- Dennis Miller, Art by _____, Music by PeriPeri
DREAM POLICE “America” in some dystopian Future- where one might get in trouble for one’s very thoughts, and where “Dreaming” is strictly prohibited!
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- “Be Careful What You Wish For” (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
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Bryan James Author
Brigands in Westleaf- An ANIMAXX Tale- Written AND Performed by Steve Boshear and Bryan James
Music by Periperi; Art by Bryan James
Producer: Dennis Miller
A dark fantasy anthology series set in what is known as the Askarian Age. In this tale, we meet Allius, a young warrior forced to emerge from seclusion to defend a slumbering village from merciless slave raiders only to find himself entangled in a web of imperial conspiracy involving his clan’s legacy. Brigands in Westleaf is the first chapter of the origin arc ANIMAXX: Retribution.
ANIMAXX, among many other things, has been created mainly as a passion project, spawned out of a love for the classic pulp adventures of both Robert E. Howard and H.P. Lovecraft, the art of Frank Frazetta and the ‘Sword and Sorcery’ genre in general. Bryan James’ collaborations with long time friend Steve Boshear have lead him to developing an audio version of the dark fantasy series. Bryan describes ANIMAXX as a mash between Aesop’s Fables, George Orwell’s Animal Farm, Planet of the Apes, Heavy Metal magazine and Conan the Barbarian.
Link To: Smoke and Mirrors- Be Careful What You Wish For (Companion eBook)
Smashwords.com/books/view/165866
LINK TO STEVE BOSHEAR’S KICKSTARTER PAGE:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1626890213/for-god-took-him-an-antediluvian-fantasy-novel
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The Very Short Story Show…#8
BOTH Stories by Robert Wolfe
Another Failure -Read ( AND Music) by Bentley Michael
Divine Plan- Read by Natalie Gray
Music by Perperi
Art by Terrence P. Rates
Producer: Dennis Miller
Reach Robert Wolfe at: www.livingnonduality.org
LINK TO STEVE BOSHEAR’S KICKSTARTER PAGE:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1626890213/for-god-took-him-an-antediluvian-fantasy-novel
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Bentley Michaels, Voice Actor, Musician
Bentley Michaels is a voice over talent and professional musician that has been active with his skills for the last 15 years.
Do you need a voice for your next project? Whether it be commercial narration, audio books, e-learning scripts, original character voices or impressions Bentley is the man for the job!
If you’re looking for music, Feature films, short films, commercial jingles, podcast interludes and personal theme songs are also things in Bentley’s repertoire.
“My turn around is quick and my rates are affordable. Mix that with my attitude of, if the customer isn’t100% satisfied then neither am I. I feel these are the reasons people choose to work with me initially and then choose to use me again for future projects.”
Visit me at bentleymichaels.com and fill out the request form if there’s something I can help you with. You can also follow me on twitter @bentleywho
Robert Wolfe, Author
Robert is the author of A Collection of Plain Horse Tales, as well as several popular titles on nondual perception: Living Nonduality,One Essence and Science of the Sages. He grew up in rural Ohio. During Robert’s travels he has labored as an auto assembly line worker in Detroit, as a carnival worker traveling across the country, a journalist in New York City, on a farm of a Zen community in California, as a landscaper, a financial consultant, a janitor. After living in the Mendocino area for about twenty years he bought a camper van and moved onto a property in a redwoods forest where he studied the inner life intensely. Something fell into place there after a number of years, and out of that period of solitude, Robert began writing and sharing his observations on the reality that surrounds and includes us. Shortly thereafter, Robert moved to Ojai, California where he continues to live and write. www.livingnonduality.org
William Welch, Artist
I am a self taught graphic artist/designer. My primary medium is Photoshop. I use the CS4 suite. I also use Lightroom, Art Rage, Bryce, Corel Sketch Pad, DAZ Studio, Groboto, Terragen, Neat Image, and Corel Draw/PhotoPaint.
I primarily create photomontage pieces. I do all of my own photography.
I am really easy to work with and I have references.
Reach William at: http://wcwdesigns.daportfolio.com/
21 Interesting Ways To Kill A Guy, By Cameron Day; Read by Steve Rimpici
Art By Terrence P. Rates; Music by Periperi
Producer: Dennis Miller
What if it was your job to find a guy whose occupation was to kill people, assassinate them; exterminate people who wealthy, powerful people thought of as troublesome or worse. What if your job was to not only find this guy, but to cajole him ; to get him to tell you his life story. Could you do it?
Could you… push your way through the daunting barriers? Could you shove aside your doubts? …Could you sweep away the obstructions and hinderances commonly known …as the Mist, the haze, and of course, the smoke and mirrors?
And- Smoke and Mirrors has been nominated for a 2012 PARSEC AWARD…Cool, huh?
LINK TO STEVE BOSHEAR’S KICKSTARTER PAGE:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1626890213/for-god-took-him-an-antediluvian-fantasy-novel
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Cynthia P. Colby is a professional voice artist & writer. She studied public speaking at 15 and won a North American championship 2 years later. College led to a successful radio news career, which included morning anchor in a major market and being a national news anchor. Now with her own business, she uses her voice for everything from radio & tv commercials, to videos, flashes, books, phone systems – and more. She’s been a major science fiction fan since the age of 11 after being hooked by a book of short stories by Theodore Sturgeon.Email: phoenix@wild4life.com Website: cynthiapcolby.com (under construction)
Alan Schvartsman is a writer and game designer whose short stories appeared or are forthcoming at Nature Magazine, Daily Science Fiction, Buzzy Magazine, One Buck Horror and many other ‘zines and anthologies. His adventures so far have included traveling to over 30 countries, playing a card game for a living, and building a successful business. Alex resides in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and son. His recently published fiction is linked at www.alexshvartsman.com
Susan Suh. She’s new to S A M…Welcome and thank you for the story.
Susan Suh is a grad student at a Central California University and is studying for her doctorate in world food supplies/ distribution/its affect on World politics.
She’s been writing stories since she was eight and published her first story in a local newspaper when she was nine. Since then, she’s been published in numerous national and trade magazines and contributes to the local newspaper as well.
And… In her spare time she enjoys riding motorcycles and breeding small birds…
Matt Howell. He is originally from Big Sky country Montana, yes that means he’s had an amazing beard more than a few times in his life. He’s done radio, absolutely loves voice over, and also was in the greatest band you’ve never yet heard of “Brothers of Sasquatch”. Matt loves dark beer, long boarding on sunny Sunday afternoons, his family, green tea, and all kinds of music-in no particular order. Shoot him an email for all your voice needs, or just to meet up to chat over an ice cold pint. At mattman31@gmail.com…Cheers!
Identity Theft by Cameron Day; read by Matt Howell
Art byBrenda Starr; Music by Peri Peri
Producer: Dennis Miller
Gary G Ross isn’t the nicest guy you’ve ever met. In fact he’s pretty selfish and self centered. And tonight…he’s about to discover the toll on the road he’s been traveling, as it goes directly through the vast territory known as the Mist, the haze, and of course, the smoke and mirrors.
And- Smoke and Mirrors has been nominated for a 2012 PARSEC AWARD…Cool, huh?
LINK TO STEVE BOSHEAR’S KICKSTARTER PAGE:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1626890213/for-god-took-him-an-antediluvian-fantasy-novel
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Death comes to us all…everyone. It is a fact of …life.
Well, Death came to my best friend this week; my best friend of 25 years. She finally succumbed after a debilitating, but valiant battle against an implacable disease.
It may not be “professional”, but I just don’t feel what I need to feel to put a show together this week. I’m in mourning. Maybe next week. I hope you understand. I’ve never missed a deadline in my life, and I don’t consider this one missed either. Instead, think of this short hiatus as a quiet moment in her honor.
She was stubborn, but optimistic; a good listener, always ready to give an opinion, and, a lover of music. I will miss her more than I can put into words.
The Very Short Story Show #7
His Master’s Voice, By Susan Suh; Read By Andrew Unteic
and
In Service of A Greater Cause
By Alex Shvartsman; Read by Cynthia Colby
Art by ___ Music by Periperi
Producer: Dennis Miller
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