Sun, 1 March 2009 Join us this month for a chat with Kathy Waller, the January Story of the Month winner. We also have a previous Story of the Month read by Mary Jo Doig. So tune in and listen to your Story Circle sisters read their writing. We love to hear from you! Don't forget to let us know what you think of the podcast! Call our Listener Line at 641-715-3900, ext 19212, or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. Do you enjoy listening to these stories and interviews? We're looking for help arranging interviews, finding content, and recording segments. No experience is necessary for contributing content. And if you know how to edit sound files on your computer, that's even better! If you'd like to help out with the podcast, send a note to podcast@storycircle.org. Don't forget to let us know what you think of the podcast! Call our Listener Line (at 641-715-3900, ext 19212) or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors.This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[0] |
Thu, 1 January 2009 Join us this month for several Stories of the Month from 2008, including two stories from SCN members in Yemen. Karen Ballinger also shares some of her favorite ideas for writing prompts. We love to hear from you! Don't forget to let us know what you think of the podcast! Call our Listener Line at 641-715-3900, ext 19212, or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. Happy listening! And remember, we all have a story to tell. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[0] |
Sun, 30 November 2008 Join us this month to get to know Patti Burke, September winner of the SCN Internet Chapter story of the month. Karen and Patti talk about how important SCN and our Internet e-circles and networking have been to their writing experience. Then stick around for Patti's reading of her poem, "Waiting for Ginsburg.” Don't forget to let us know what you think of the podcast! Call our Listener Line (at 641-715-3900, ext 19212) or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. Happy listening and keep on writing! This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[0] |
Sun, 2 November 2008 Join us for an interview with Carol Purroy, SCN member, author, publisher, and book doctor. We'll also hear Nancy Rigg's story of the month. Don't forget to check out the new Story Circle Network blog, "Telling HerStories: The Broad View." Episode contents: Interview - 1:09 Don't forget to let us know what you think of the podcast! Call our Listener Line (at 641-715-3900, ext 19212) or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[1] |
Mon, 1 September 2008 Have you wondered who those voices are on the SCN podcast? This month, join us in the circle to learn more about the SCN podcast team. Learn about Becca, Karen, and Judy, those voices behind the microphones. We'll talk about why SCN has a podcast, how it's put together, and what you can expect in the coming months. Learn more about your podcast hosts on our About the SCN Podcast page. We've found that our podcast listeners enjoy the podcast all the more when they get to hear the voices of their fellow SCN members. But for them to hear those voices, you've got to call us. Not only do our listeners appreciate the input and participation, but our podcast team does too! In August, tell us about your favorite women's memoir. Call our Listener Line at 641-715-3900, ext 19212, or leave a comment on our podcast blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. Happy listening, and keep on writing! We've all got a story to tell. Episode show notes Episode contents: Intro - :33 Song 1 - :52 Host roundtable, part 1 - 6:44 Song 2 - 21:20 Host roundtable, part 2- 25:31 Song 3 and exit - 49:10 Web resources mentioned in this episode:
The music in this episode is Odd Bird, Famous, and Coney Island Day, all by The Lascivious Biddies. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[0] |
Thu, 31 July 2008 Karen Ballinger talks to SCN member Natalie Weinstein about her involvement with Truth Be Told, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing positive tools for personal and spiritual growth for incarcerated women.This Truth Be Told and Story Circle Network partnership is a powerful example of how telling our personal histories can help us understand our choices and heal our lives. We hear about what drew Natalie to match her Story Circle skills with another outreach organization and listen to a few stories penned by these amazing women. We've found that our podcast listeners enjoy the podcast all the more when they get to hear the voices of their fellow SCN members. But for them to hear those voices, you've got to call us. Not only do our listeners appreciate the input and participation, but our podcast team does too! In August, tell us about your favorite women's memoir. Call our Listener Line at 641-715-3900, ext 19212, or leave a comment on our podcast blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. Happy listening, and keep on writing! We've all got a story to tell. Episode show notes Episode contents: Announcements - :15 Links mentioned in this episode: The music in this episode is Change of Autumn by Brian Turner. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[8] |
Sun, 29 June 2008 Join us in the circle while Judy Whelley talks to SCN members and workshop leaders Carolyn Blankenship and Leilani Rose about their upcoming writer's retreat in Red River, New Mexico. We'll catch up on latest happenings in SCN and take a quick step back in SCN history with more recipes from the SCN cookbook, Kitchen Table Stories. We've found that our podcast listeners enjoy the podcast all the more when they get to hear the voices of their fellow SCN members. But for them to hear those voices, you've got to call us. Not only do our listeners appreciate the input and participation, but our podcast team does too! In July, tell us why reading women's memoir is important to you. Call our Listener Line at 641-715-3900, ext 19212, or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. Happy listening, and keep on writing! We've all got a story to tell. Episode show notes Episode contents: Announcements - :50
Kitchen Table Stories excerpts - 2:30 Interview - 16:10 Song - 38:13 Host - 41:30 Web resources mentioned in this episode:
The music in this episode is Change of Autumn by Brian Turner and Wild Mountain Thyme by Dust Rhinos. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[9] |
Sat, 31 May 2008 Join Karen, our first guest host, for an interview with Jo Virgil, a writer and writing workshop teacher in Austin. Karen and Jo talk about how we can pull the truth out of our lives and put it into words. And listen with me to some fantastic listener contributions from our Listener Line. During June, tell us why you read women's memoir. You'll be entered into next month's drawing for a lifewriting goody! Don't forget to let us know what you think of the podcast! Call our Listener Line (at 641-715-3900, ext 19212) or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors.Happy writing! And remember, we all have a story to tell. Episode details Announcements - :38 Web resources mentioned in this episode:
The music in this episode is Change of Autumn by Brian Turner and Breakable by Ingrid Michaelson. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[9] |
Tue, 29 April 2008 Join me for an interview with SCN member and author Linda Wisniewski. We talk about her recently published memoir, "Off Kilter: A Woman's Journey to peace with scoliosis, her mother, and her Polish heritage." Linda tells us about her experience with writing as healing, and she gives us some great tips on how to pursue publication. And listen with me to some fantastic listener contributions from our Listener Line. I invited Internet Chapter e-circle members to share their 6-word memoir. One of these lucky contributors will win a copy of Linda's book! This month, call our Listener Line and tell us why you read women's memoir. You'll be entered into next month's drawing for a lifewriting goody! Episode contents: Interview - 1:47 Web resources mentioned in this episode:
The music in this episode is Change of Autumn by Brian Turner and Labyrinth by the Endless. Don't forget to let us know what you think of the podcast! Call our Listener Line at 641-715-3900, ext 19212, or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. Happy writing! And remember, we all have a story to tell. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. |
Sun, 30 March 2008 Join us for the April "Spring Break" episode of the SCN podcast. The daffodils have bloomed, the grass is turning green, and summer is on the way. What's that mean? Spring Break! The SCN podcast is taking a small vacation, too, so we don't have a guest interview this month. But tune in for some quick tips on getting started with a tough project and sprucing up boring writing. Then tune in for our May episode when I talk to SCN member and author Linda Wisniewski about her recently published memoir "Off Kilter." Please also take a few minutes to complete our listener survey--the link on our podcast web site. As always, if you have any ideas or suggestions for the podcast, please let us know! Happy listening! Remember, we all have a story to tell. Comments[14] |
Sat, 1 March 2008 Join me this month for a three-part interview with the Story Circle Book Reviews web site team. Yes, that's a mouthful—but these ladies accomplish a handful and more! I'll talk to Paula Yost about the basics of the book reviews site, Susan Albert about how they decide which books to review, and Linda Wisniewski about how you can become a reviewer. The web site is a huge undertaking and is one of the ways Story Circle Network supports women's literature. If you're looking for ways to become involved with SCN, or to get some writing clips for your portfolio, you won't want to miss this episode! If you'd like to jump from one interview to the next, here are the approximate times:
Links from this episode: Next month we'll have an interview with SCN member and author Linda Wisniewski about the publication of her memoir, Off Kilter: A Woman's Journey to Peace with Scoliosis, Her Mother, & Her Polish Heritage. In the coming months we'll also have guest hosts. Happy writing! And remember, we all have a story to tell. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[8] |
Sun, 10 February 2008 Sharon Wildwind, SCN member and author, joins me to talk about her memoir, "Dreams that Blister Sleep," and her fiction mystery series. Sharon tells us why she published memoir and offers advice on how we can commemorate our own lives with story.
Don't forget to let us know what you think of the podcast! We're running a listener survey--just click on the link from our podcast home page. You can also call our Listener Line at 641-715-3900, ext 19212, or leave a comment on our blog and you're entered into a drawing for a lovely writing goody, courtesy of one of our SCN authors. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[11] |
Wed, 2 January 2008 Here is the bonus podcast I promised you! So many listeners have told me how much they enjoy the music in the SCN podcast. I choose the music hoping that it might spark your inner muse. Music is such a wonderful prompt for our writing, be it serious, funny, spiritual, or anywhere in between. If you like these songs, consider purchasing the entire album from your favorite performer. I've included links to their Podsafe Music Network pages. Enjoy!
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Mon, 31 December 2007 Join me for a recap of 2007 on the SCN podcast. I put together the best of the advice our guests gave us this year on what life writing is, how to get started, how to beat writer's block, and how to get the most out of your SCN writing circle experience.
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Mon, 1 October 2007 Join me for this month's episode and meet Jane Ross, editor of the Story Circle Network Journal. And I chat with Patricia Pando, President of SCN, to talk about our annual fund drive--which, honestly, isn't boring as you think! Tell us what you think! You'll be entered into a drawing for writing goodies. Our Listener Line phone number is 641-715-3900, ext 19212. Web sites mentioned in this episode: Songs in this episode are:
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Fri, 31 August 2007 Join us for a special sneak peek at Kitchen Table Stories, the cookbook celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Story Circle Network. Editor Jane Ross tells us all about the book and how it was made. Then we'll hear from two of the cookbook contributors. Tell us what you think! You'll be entered into a drawing for writing goodies. Our Listener Line phone number is 641-715-3900, ext 19212. Web sites mentioned in this episode: Songs in this episode are:
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Mon, 30 July 2007 Join us for an interview with Sharon Lippincott, SCN member and author of The Heart and Craft of Lifestory Writing. We chat with Sharon about how she found life writing and why her writing inspired her book. We have a new Listener Line phone number: 641-715-3900, ext 19212. And I'd like to apologize for the continued poor sound quality in the interview--I'll get that straightened out soon, I promise! Web sites mentioned in this episode:
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Thu, 14 June 2007 We have a slightly shorter episode this month as we reset our publication schedule. Instead of publishing in the middle of the month, we're going to start posting new episodes at the first of the month. But that doesn't mean this isn't a great episode! I'll fill you in on some upcoming events and opportunities in the Story Circle Network, and Story of the Month author Joyce Boatright reads her story, Circles, Threads, and the Webs We Weave. Now you can listen to the Story Circle Network podcast over your phone by dialing 831-480-3977. I hope this is helpful for those of you with dial-up connections. But long distance charges apply, so be careful if you pay long distance by the minute! Question of the month: how did you find Story Circle Network and what impact has that had on you? Give us a call at 641-985-5999, ext 19212. Don't forget! If you answer our question of the month or offer other feedback, you're entered into a drawing for a Story Circle goodie! Just leave a comment on the podcast site or call in to our listener line. We look forward to hearing from you! Web sites mentioned in this episode: Songs in this episode are: This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[18] |
Mon, 21 May 2007 May's episode is all about writing circles: what they are, why they're essential, and how to get the most from them. Joining me to lend her expertise is Sister Mary Sullivan, facilitator of eCircle #8 in the SCN Internet Chapter. Mary has spent almost 50 years leading retreats and facilitating writers. Our Story of the Month is "Childhood Artifacts" by SCN board member Lisa Shirah-Hiers. Music from this episode: Waiting for Something to Happen by Courtney Jones This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Direct download: Story_Circle_Network_May_2007_-_Circles.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:01 PM Comments[9] |
Tue, 17 April 2007 Welcome to April! After being on hiatus for March (to be able to attend the SCN LifeLines retreat in Texas) we have a very full show for you! Join me as I chat with Megan Potter, a life coach who believes that the key to a creative life is living with abundance and authenticity. And sometimes our biggest creative breakthroughs are not necessarily in learning to write, but in learning to live. We also have two stories of the month from Sister Mary Sullivan and Claudia Ewers. The music is All In One Day by Eileen Meyer. It's a great episode, so I hope you'll listen! Comments[20] |
Thu, 15 February 2007  I am excited to announce the February 2007 special episode celebrating the upcoming publication of "What Wildness is This?" The new SCN anthology will be published by the University of Texas Press in March. But YOU get a sneak preview! Join Susan Wittig Albert and me as several of the contributing authors read their selections from the anthology. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Listeners who contribute anecdotes or feedback are entered into a monthly drawing. This month's winner, Marcy Meffert from Leon Valley, Texas, gets a signed copy of Joyce Murray Boatright's "Telling Your Story: A Basic Guide to Memoir Writing." If you'd like to be entered in the drawing for next month, take a few minutes to call our listener line and tell us why you write. That number is 641-985-5999 ext 19212#. Happy listening, and happy writing! Comments[8] |
Sat, 20 January 2007 Paula Yost, founder of LifeSketches and Heirlooms Memoir Publishing (www.alifesketch.com), and frequent workshop and class instructor, talks to us about her journey to life writing as a profession. We’ll also talk about the importance of mechanics and style in life writing. Erin Declan Philbin, our December story of the month winner, reads her poem, “A Wordy Riff.? Question of the month: How has place influenced your personal writing? Did the beautiful mountains or mesas of your home state inspire you to put pen to paper? Or are you living in a “temporary? home and longing for the true home in your heart? Give us a call at 641-985-5999, ext 19212. All listeners who call in or email feedback are entered into a monthly drawing for a book published by one of our SCN members. Songs in this episode are:
This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[8] |
Thu, 14 December 2006 Join us for an interview with Susan Wittig Albert, author and founder of Story Circle Network. We chat with Susan about life writing, her latest book, and an upcoming retreat she?ll be leading for SCN. Story of the Month author Bee Jay Gwennap reads her story, The Hundred Dollar Bill Now you can listen to the Story Circle Network podcast over your phone by dialing 831-480-3977. I hope this is helpful for those of you with dial-up connections. But long distance charges apply, so be careful if you pay long distance by the minute! Question of the month: Are you making New Year?s Resolutions, and if so, what are they? If you?re not making resolutions, tell us why. Give us a call at 641-985-5999, ext 19212. Web sites mentioned in this episode:
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This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[12] |
Mon, 6 November 2006 Join us for an interview with Joyce Boatright, author of Telling Your Story: A Basic Guide to Memoir Writing. Story of the Month author Bevery Galante reads her story, Angela. Songs in this episode are:
This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Contributing authors retain all rights to their work. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Comments[7] |
Thu, 12 October 2006 Join us as our July story of the month winner, Susan Ideus, reads her story, Johanna, Beginning to End and Back Again. Our September winner, Katherine Gannett, treats us to her poem, Repositioning My Attitude. This podcast is released under a Creative Commons license. Music in this show was provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Songs include:
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