So, what is a podcast? It's a pamphlet in your ear. It's a way of getting words off the page and translated to sound. Radio Free Bliss is an MP3 file that you can listen to at this website, download to your own machine, or even store on your MP3 player for listening to later. Like POD (print on demand), which is the newest, low-cost, environmentally-friendly way to produce books, LOD (listen on demand) is a way to take your hobbies and interests with you. All you need is a player and the ability to cut and paste. Podcasts are free and made without cruelty to animals and trees.
Okay, so what's your podcast about? Radio Free Bliss is about writers and what drives them. Each podcast will come out monthly and feature one or two authors talking about her or his work, as well as any other snippets of interest that I come across.
How can I listen to a podcast? You have a choice. There are embedded audio players with each podcast, so you can listen to either the high-quality or lower-quality version directly from the website. Alternatively, I've also added options for downloading the podcast, either in OGG or MP3 format, for ultimate portability.
Why do I have to add your podcast manually if I use iTunes? Do you have something against Apple? Well, actually I do, but that's another discussion. Basically, the only way I can submit podcasts to iTunes is to have an iTunes account. And the only way to get an iTunes account is to register my personal plus credit card details with them. And the countries that iTunes accepts credit cards from does not include Singapore. No credit > no iTunes account > no podcast submission. I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do except provide details on how to manually add my podcast to your iTunes viewer.
Fair enough. But, if you don't mind my asking, what the hell does "Spring the verve" mean? Ah. Yes. Well, "spring" means to release or set free. "Verve" is another way of referring to your energy or enthusiasm and -- to a lesser extent -- your imagination. So, release your energy!
So where is it, then? It's here! Have a look below! And, happy listening.
Maria Zannini
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Maria is an extremely talented writer as well as being a good friend. That’s the only excuse I can use to explain the delay in getting this interview online. Talk about taking advantage! We talk marriage, promotion, lions and there’s even some Linux for anyone interested. Enjoy! |
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- Maria’s website: http://www.mariazannini.com
- Maria’s blog: http://mariazannini.blogspot.com
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MariaZannini
- Touch of Fire excerpt: http://samhainpublishing.com/excerpt/touch-of-fire
- OWW newsletter link: http://sff.onlinewritingworkshop.com/index_newsletter.html
- OWW critique group: http://sff.onlinewritingworkshop.com/
Maya Reynolds
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Maya is an Amazon bestselling author again … now that Amazon’s “glitch” has worked out.  She talks about the business of writing, what she’s working on and living in Texas. It’s a very informative interview so I hope you have a listen.NOTE: At the beginning of the podcast, I mention that my KS Augustin Sampler is about 717MB in size. Actually, it’s 717KB! Sorry about that. |
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- Maya’s website: http://www.mayareynolds.com
- Maya’s blog: http://mayareynoldswriter.blogspot.com
Gail Z Martin
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Gail Z Martin is a dynamo, there’s no doubt about it. I’m already convinced I actually spoke to a clone because, in between her writing, her instructing positions, her promotional activities, and Life, she still managed to make some time to speak with me. We discuss the heartbeat-challenged, what writers have in common, and the value of promotion. Be sure to have a listen! |
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- Gail’s website: http://www.chroniclesofthenecromancer.com
- Gail’s blog: http://blog.myspace.com/chronicleofthenecromancer
- Also, for Dark Haven especially, check out: http://www.thewinterkingdoms.com
#11 :: Melodie Bolt
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Melodie Bolt sounds like a nice person but don’t be fooled. In reality, she writes dark, dark stuff. Join us as we discuss her fascination for fantasy (especially of the dark kind), her take on women’s attitudes to science-fiction (I agree completely), and what new writers need before they climb to the next level of their craft. |
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- Melodie’s website: http://www.melodiebolt.net
- Melodie’s other website: http://www.mcbolt.com
- Melodie @ Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/melodiebolt
- Melodie @ LiveJournal: http://melodie-bolt.livejournal.com/
#10 :: Catherine Lundoff
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It’s easier to ask what Catherine Lundoff doesn’t write! Fantasy, cyberpunk, articles, essays. She edits, holds down a full-time day job and still has time to sit down and talk to me. Join us as we chat about the importance of ice in the creative process, genre fiction and erotica, and get the Number One Writing Tip from an editor of themed anthologies. |
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- Catherine’s website: http://www.visi.com/~clundoff/Welcome.html
- Catherine’s LiveJournal: http://catherineldf.livejournal.com/
- Catherine @ Redroom: http://www.redroom.com/author/catherine-lundoff
- Catherine @ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Catherine_Lundoff
- Catherine @ Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/clundoff
- Goodreads (where Catherine blogs about books she’s reading): http://www.goodreads.com/profile/CatherineLundoff
#9 :: Morven Westfield
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Morven writes dark, disturbing horror involving geeks and vampires. In our interview, we talk about Wicca, writing (of course!), nighttime, Massachusetts, lifestyle conventions. Let’s just say, we cover a lot of ground!
And a BIG HELLO to Technical Writers everywhere! Stay sane! |
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- Morven’s website: http://www.morvenwestfield.com
- Morven’s podcast (yep, everyone’s doing it!): http://podcast.morvenwestfield.com
#8 :: Lori Devoti
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Lori is an author of light contemporary romances who has diversified into urban fantasy and paranormal romances. She has a great tip on writing the dreaded synopsis, and shares her experiences of getting published. |
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- Lori’s website: http://www.loridevoti.com
#7 :: JoSelle Vanderhooft
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JoSelle is another of those amazingly versatile and creative people — playwright, poet, author. We discuss her works, her struggle with depression, and the beauty of Utah. |
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- JoSelle’s website: http://www.josellevanderhooft.com
- JoSelle’s LiveJournal: http://upstart-crow.livejournal.com
- JoSelle @ Red Room: http://www.redroom.com/author/joselle-vanderhooft
- Papaveria Press: http://www.erzebet.com/papaveria/
#6 :: Carol Lynne
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I’m talking to the queen of erotic gay romance on this podcast…Carol Lynne. What got her writing gay romance to begin with? Are there too many gay romances on the market? And is Kansas really the dustbowl I’ve always thought it to be? All these questions will be answered, so make sure you tune in and have a listen. |
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- Carol Lynne’s website: http://www.carol-lynne.net
- Cattle Valley series website: http://www.cattlevalley.net
- Join Carol’s Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CarolLynne_EroticRomance/
- BoingBoing: http://www.boingboing.net
- (Yes, I know I pronounced Cory’s name differently, but I kinda like the Slavic pronunciation!)
#5 :: Marlene Satter – Lee Barwood
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This time it’s a mutiple personality, Marlene Satter aka Lee Barwood at the transoceanic mic. Oh, the topics we cover; from financial self-help to the therapeutic value of music; from pitfalls for the newbie author to the new sub-genre of ecological fiction. And we also touch upon New Jersey and have a whole lotta laughs. Make sure you have a listen! |
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- Marlene Satter’s website: http://www.marlenesatter.com
- Lee Barwood’s website: http://www.leebarwood.com
- Marlene’s harp work: http://www.harpsdesire.net
- Koala Jo website: http://www.koalajo.com
- Information about eco-suspense: http://www.ecosuspense.com
- You could also try: http://www.ecofiction.net
And you can catch the first chapter of A Dream of Drowned Hollow, Lee’s ecological suspense thriller, from the Bliss Alumni page!
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