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Welcome to Season 2 of Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well

Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well - April 16, 2024 11:13 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of Slightly Crooked: Good Stories, Told Well, writer and podcaster Douglas Vigliotti introduces his 2021 poem collection mini heartbreaks (or, little poems about life) as the second season of the podcast. For the first time, it is being read by the author and released in audio fo...

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Interview with Marla McDaniel, Amelia Island Writers

In the KNOW! - July 20, 2023 11:04 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This is a rerelease of the original podcast recorded on February 3, 2002, to celebrate Marla McDaniel's dedication to the Amelia Island Writers. She is retiring and starting a new chapter in her life in Florida. We thank her and wish her well!      Marla grew up between homes in south Flori...

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A Writer's Life: A Setting Surprise

In the KNOW! - January 17, 2023 14:49 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
With my current thriller manuscript ("Claim Denied") in the hands of beta readers, I had time to think about writing another book: a sequel, a thriller set in a small town with fascinating, quirky characters. When I looked back at a community on the Eastern Shore of Virginia I visited a few ti...

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Making Music (Behind-the-Scenes)

Fire on the Mound - December 29, 2022 08:02 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this behind-the-scenes interview, we visit with composer William Seegers again in Austin, Texas and discuss the creation of Prince Dúme's theme, including why he thinks Dúme would have commissioned the very same theme for himself. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of FIRE ON THE M...

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Making Voices (Behind-the-Scenes)

Fire on the Mound - December 22, 2022 08:02 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this behind-the-scenes interview, we visit with Steve Rudolph again in Madison, Wisconsin and discuss using different character voices, including why Legion was the most difficult voice to create. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of FIRE ON THE MOUND with four bonus interviews re...

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Meet the Composer (Behind-the-Scenes)

Fire on the Mound - December 15, 2022 08:02 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this behind-the-scenes interview, we visit with composer William Seegers in Austin, Texas and discuss his influences and which FIRE ON THE MOUND music cue is his favorite. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of FIRE ON THE MOUND with four bonus interviews recorded nearly a decade ag...

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Meet the Reader (Behind-the-Scenes)

Fire on the Mound - December 08, 2022 08:02 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 19 ratings
In this behind-the-scenes interview, we visit with reader Steve Rudolph in Madison, Wisconsin and discuss his radio career and which FIRE ON THE MOUND species he would prefer to be. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of FIRE ON THE MOUND with four bonus interviews recorded nearly a de...

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Travel Bug, Marketa and Milly

In the KNOW! - May 18, 2022 08:27 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Diann Schindler, DiannAbroad, takes us back to her 3rd grade geography class in Hamilton, Ohio, when her first thought of travelling outside the United States burst forth, infiltrating her head and her heart. She was nine years old. But, it wasn't until decades later that she truly acted on that...

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Frustrations and Joys: My Portugal

In the KNOW! - May 02, 2022 18:43 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
This is my first podcast of 2022! Why? You'll just have to listen. Meanwhile, here is the supporting information.  Here I am in Cascais, PT... my 40 minutes trek once a week from my apartment in Monte Estoril. Below, pics of the Men's International Tennis Tournament. The Estoril Open. That's G...

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Part 10: Welcome Home (Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - April 29, 2022 20:57 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy's Dad interrupts Thad and Stacy in a sweet moment, after which he decides to give Thad another dating lecture. Stacy finds out even more about what a wonderful guy Thad is. Stacy's dad and her friends throw her a surprise party, but the actual surprise is something that will completely chan...

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Part 9: The Therapy Spot (Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - April 22, 2022 05:33 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy's friends try to make up for leaving her out the previous night, but they all insist that Thad should be the one to tell her why. Thad and Stacy skateboard to a private spot where Thad spills the news, and it is not what Stacy expects. 

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Part 8: Skateboard Escape (Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - April 15, 2022 04:04 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy finds out her friends are having a party without her. She has an appalling conversation with Jace. Her fury drives her to escape in the middle of the night on her skateboard. 

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Part 7: Nobody's Perfect (Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - April 07, 2022 23:21 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Coming up on the end of summer, Stacy's friends begin acting very strange and refuse to invite Thad to a party and will not explain to Stacy the reason for doing so. Several girls clamour for Thad's attention at the pool, and Thad gets angry at Stacy when she claims his life is perfect.  

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Part 6: Not A Friend-Hug (Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - March 31, 2022 23:02 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy attends Thad's wakeboarding practice, and she is floored by what she sees. She meets Thad's family, who appears to be picture-perfect. Stacy and Thad go on a hike where they both seem to have the same strong feelings for each other. 

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Part 6: Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard

Brenda's Books - March 31, 2022 23:02 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy attends Thad's wakeboarding practice, and she is floored by what she sees. She meets Thad's family, who appears to be picture-perfect. Stacy and Thad go on a hike where they both seem to have the same strong feelings for each other. 

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Part 5: Swimming, Flirting, And Losing It (Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - March 25, 2022 00:39 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy tries out for the swim team. Ashley flirts big time with Thad at the pool. Stacy's dad interrogates Thad when he thinks he is dating his daughter. Stacy gets angry and finally spills to her dad why she is so upset with him. They finally have a heart to heart and her dad confides in Stacy th...

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Part 5: Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard

Brenda's Books - March 25, 2022 00:39 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy tries out for the swim team. Ashley flirts big time with Thad at the pool. Stacy's dad interrogates Thad when he thinks he is dating his daughter. Stacy gets angry and finally spills to her dad why she is so upset with him. They finally have a heart to heart and her dad confides in Stacy th...

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Part 4: Spilling The Beans (Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - March 17, 2022 08:01 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy goes rock climbing with Bryce and Conner. They have a surprise visit from Thad. Stacy ends up spilling all the drama with her dad to Krissy.

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Part 4: Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard

Brenda's Books - March 17, 2022 08:01 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy goes rock climbing with Bryce and Conner. They have a surprise visit from Thad. Stacy ends up spilling all the drama with her dad to Krissy.

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Part 3: I Have A Boyfriend (Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - March 03, 2022 05:17 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy finally gets up on a wakeboard and discovers her new friends are better than her old ones. Thad comes to her house in the evening where Stacy tells him about her boyfriend back home, and runs into a new dilemma. 

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Chapter 3: Hit it! (Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - March 03, 2022 05:17 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy finally gets up on a wakeboard and discovers her new friends are better than her old ones.  Go here to get your promo code for Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard (once you get to the webpage, scroll down to see it) Go here to purchase Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard on Spotify Go here to pu...

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Part 3, Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard

Brenda's Books - March 03, 2022 05:17 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy finally gets up on a wakeboard and discovers her new friends are better than her old ones. Thad comes to her house in the evening where Stacy tells him about her boyfriend back home, and runs into a new dilemma. 

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Chapter 2: Friendly Strangers and My Unknown Dad (Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - February 24, 2022 19:10 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy watches her new friends wakeboard, and is flabbergasted by Thad's skill. She realizes she knows next to nothing about her dad, as her friends know more about him than she does. Go here to get your promo code for Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard (once you get to the webpage, scroll down to ...

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Part 2: The Dad I Don't Know (Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - February 24, 2022 19:10 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy watches her new friends wakeboard, and is flabbergasted by Thad's skill. She realizes she knows next to nothing about her dad, as her friends know more about him than she does. 

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Part 2: Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard

Brenda's Books - February 24, 2022 19:10 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy watches her new friends wakeboard, and is flabbergasted by Thad's skill. She realizes she knows next to nothing about her dad, as her friends know more about him than she does. 

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Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard, Part 1: How Could My Parents Do This To Me?

Brenda's Books - February 17, 2022 07:54 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy moves to Nevada to live with her dad, where she doesn't quite fit in with the neighborhood. Not even knowing what her dad does for an occupation, she comes to work with him. At Lake Mead, she meets some wakeboarders who seem to take an interest in her. 

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Dad, Thad, And My Skateboard - Part 1

Brenda's Books - February 17, 2022 07:54 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy moves to Nevada to live with her dad, where she doesn't quite fit in with the neighborhood. Not even knowing what her dad does for an occupation, she comes to work with him. At Lake Mead, she meets some wakeboarders who seem to tak an interest in her. 

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Chapter 1: How Could My Parents Do This To Me? (Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard)

Brenda's Books - February 17, 2022 07:54 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Stacy is forced to move to Nevada to live with her dad for the summer and leave her precious boyfriend - and skateboard - behind.  Go here to get your promo code for Dad, Thad, and My Skateboard (once you get to the webpage, scroll down to see it) Go here to purchase Dad, Thad, and My Skat...

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Princess

Brenda's Books - February 10, 2022 00:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Sally hates cats. She's even afraid of them. But something happens that changes her mind. 

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Silent Hero

Brenda's Books - February 03, 2022 05:41 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Go here to become a member of Brenda's Books and cast in your vote for what my next short story should be! You'll also receive bonus content and early access to new episodes here on season 4! https://glow.fm/brendasbooks About this episode: Mrs. Dawson finds her husband on the brink of death unde...