Anklecast 67 - Something Out There

Jean-Paul has spent his life rehabilitating and tending to the few plants left on the surface of the Earth. The planet is mostly dead after the nuclear holocaust that his ancestors released on us all. Then one day while on the surface, Jean-Paul saw movement out of the corner of his eye. It wasn't the wind, there was something out there...

Afterward, Rish and Big talk about several things, from old ideas Big had in his youth to their experiences in film school.

As always, thanks to Kevin McCleod at incompetech.com for the music.

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Anklecast 66 - Euthanasia

Trent and Brent were two children with rhyming names but vastly different life paths to travel. Brent was brilliant, a boy genius, destined to do something amazing, Trent was average and prone to mischief that would eventually lead him down a dark path of suffering and regret. Their paths would cross again, however, and when they did, Brent would be the one who didn't get it and Trent would be the one with the plan...

Afterward, Rish and I talk about whether certain things should be allowed in stories for entertainment or not. We also talk about our adventures in publishing, and let you know what's available now. Enjoy this if you can, and mind the trigger warning.

As always, thanks to Kevin McCleod at incompetech.com for the music. And special thanks to Rish Outfield, Jonathan Wilson. Tena Kolokowski, and Wendy Wilson for contributing their voices to the mix!

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Anklecast 65 - Servants of the Master

 Jerome and Kirk embark on a mission to save their loved ones from vampires. They venture into their sanctuary and attack them where they live...and they were armed with expert advice from the one and only Johnny Staker, YouTube star and legendary vampire hunter.

Afterward, Rish and I talk about vampire tropes and their use in media, working on author-ly activities, and getting feedback. Enjoy the show!

As always, thanks to Kevin McCleod at incompetech.com for the music.

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Anklecast 64 - Karma Is My Boyfriend (Part Two)

Part 2 is here, rejoice and sing! We finally get to find out what happens to Tyler, Glynnis, and Lady Justice when they attempt to rescue Karma from the clutches of Tyler's evil ex-girlfriend, Harper. Will they get away with it or will Harper catch them and destroy them like she has to countless others? Find out in the exciting conclusion to "Karma Is My Boyfriend."

Afterward, Rish and I talk about when to use a dour and depressing ending and when to keep it happy. Is there any power behind ending things badly? They're sure to fail to come to a determination on this as well as many other things.

Click HERE to download the episode. As always, thanks to Kevin McCleod at incompetech.com for the music.

Anklecast 63 - Karma Is My Boyfriend (Part One)

Tyler and Glynnis get an invitation to a party. They have nothing going on that night, and are hoping to at least get some free beer or maybe a hit off someone's blunt, but when they get to the party, they find that they're in for much more than they bargained for in more ways than one.

Afterward, Rish and Big talk about the origins of the story and even share a special AI created version of the story that Marshal Latham sent to Big as part of his Quordle Quell contest. You won't want to miss a single exciting minute.

As always, thanks to Kevin McCleod at incompetech.com for the music.

You can find the episode on the feed on your favorite podcast app or you can right click HERE and download the show. If that's too much to ask, I guess you could just push the play button right below these words and listen right here and now on this very blog page.

Anklecast 62 - Klaus Kringle

I said I'd done my piece for Christmas this year, but I was wrong, and I'm here to share one more Christmas story before we ring in the new year. Scott is a recently single dad who watches over his young son, Ryder. He finds his life to be miserable and tedious, until Klaus Kringle comes along and shows him that it could be so much worse.

Afterward, I talk a little about my new goal of writing over 300,000 words in 2023-2024, and give a little report about how the first two months have gone. Merry Christmas and happy New Year, and thank you so much for supporting me in 2023. 2024 is going to be even better!

The story is up on the Anklecast feed on whatever your favorite podcatcher may be, or you can just right click HERE to download the file.

Anklecast 61 - Postdated

Just in time for the last day of November and the kickoff of the holiday season, I have a new Christmas story to share with you. A woman receives a letter years after it was supposed to arrive, but it seems meant to be, as if someone were granting her heartfelt wish...or will it be her worst nightmare that comes to pass?

Afterward, Rish and Big discuss some of the joys of being a writer, like the getting to name as many children as you want, instead of only getting to name the children you bear like a regular person. They also talk writing to prompts, and whether it affects the quality of a story.

You can find the episode on the Anklecast podcast feed, or you can right click HERE to download the episode