Doorknobs & Boomsticks- Chapter 2
Chapter 2: Dvergr, Danger, and Boom Sticks The girl disappeared through the door portal. Huygens wrenched the glass doorknob off while the scarlet flash flickered and died, showing only the shadowy wooden steps curving down from the attic. He could hear in the distance the girl’s parents rousing and calling out,starting to race up the stairs. To his left, a …
Canvas Rebel: Jack Ward
Meet Jack Ward We were lucky to catch up with Jack Ward recently and have shared our conversation below. Jack, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now, you …
Doorknobs & Boomsticks
I’ve been playing with a new YA novel, perhaps a series, if it’s of interest to anyone. Doorknobs & BoomsticksA Tale of Perceptions Chapter 1: Red Light, Tweed Man, and a Doctor’s Bag Tink was unique. Not in the “everyone is unique” way you hear from parents and teachers. No. Tink, all of 12 years of age, red curls and …
Ward Father Christmas Letters: A Compendium of the North
From the frozen banks of the Eon River to the looming peaks of the Wreath Mountains, Father Christmas invites you into a North far older and stranger than the one we think we know. These letters—written across twenty winters—reveal the hidden lore of the Arctic Elves, the fierce honour of the Winter Dwarves, ancient battles with Polar Giants, the secrets …
Talking about AD with JV!
The Quips Stop Here
I love Joss Whedon’s writing. It’s why I wrote “Firefly: Old Wounds” the first audio drama fan-fiction in the ‘Verse. But, Whenesque writing has really hurt modern shows and seems especially to infect a lot of audio drama.Quippy dialogue can be painful when it doesn’t fit the character. When it works best is when it’s limited not to events as …
Quora: What are the advantages of having a podcast?
Honestly the personal benefits of podcasting far out weigh any thoughts of monetary or celebrity awards: 1. Clarity of thought- You have to learn to write, think, and speak off the cuff on a subject or subjects. It’s like a regular practice in essay writing and public speaking. 2. Work with People- Unless you’re operating strictly on your own, you’re …
Quora: How can I create an audio drama with my friends?
Audio Drama (Radio Drama to some) has become a kind of hot topic for those in the know more recently. My weekly podcast/radio show “The Sonic Society” features new audio drama from around the world now for fourteen straight years. Creating audio drama is so much easier than filming movies, and has become a favourite entry-point for many storytellers because …