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] |
Mon, 30 June 2008 Thanks to our listeners, we just passed 5,500 downloads! June was our best month ever, with well over 550 downloads. We've had a relatively small but steady listener base--thank you for spending an hour of your month with us! Category: general -- posted at: 11:41 PM Comments[13] |
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!
Direct download: Story_Circle_Network_January_2008_Musical_Bonus.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:15 AM Comments[8] |
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.
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] |
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