In which a familar voice returns, the trouble with empires is described, a history is listed, what a fictional Vrussian does with his time is revealed, what a real Vrussian does with hers is compared, a crusade is considered, and a hunger is decribed.

Special thanks to Jennifer Summerfield for reading this episode.

You can ask Hanner Gatling anything at her Formspring page: http://www.formspring.me/HannerGatling She will answer. Of that you can be sure.

The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

 

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In  which salve is applied, scars are fingered, tattoos are traced, lightning storms are recollected, faces are unknown, Consaquine is quoted, a want is gotten, speediness is praised, and how a main character learns to live is explained.

The totally awesome Vivid Muse–aka She of the Mighty Cherpumple–can be heard on Into The Blender (which she does with her amazing husband Chooch) and Girls’ Rules (which she does with some of the coolest women in the podiospace).

You can learn everything you need to know about Sagefighting at sagefight.org

The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

 

 Episode 13 - Story Marks: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I forgot to put a link in the show notes, so here’s the Cherpumple, in all it’s glory.

Photo (and dessert) by Vivid Muse of Girls’ Rules podcast.

In which an old voice returns, the oddness of the wind is mentioned,  a hotel is appraised, the wealth of the wicked is tallied, definititons are relaxed, scrolls are hunted for, docks are seen, piracy motivations are considered, and the temperature and sweetness of fruit is judged.

Special thanks to Jennifer Summerfield for reading this episode.

You can ask Hanner Gatling anything at her Formspring page: http://www.formspring.me/HannerGatling She will answer. Of that you can be sure.

The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

 

 Episode 12 - Gatling Has No Trouble Squinting: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In which a city is veiwed from an unlikely point of veiw, the cost of flying is weighed, an exception is requested and denied, a push is enacted, a flight is plotted, a neighborhood is envied, a razor is clipped, an observer is netted and an armada arrives.

Scrivener can be downloaded at literatureandlatte.com

You can find my list of things I learned at the Barry Goldblatt Literary retreat over at my blog, jaredaxelrod.com, under What I Learned At The Barry Goldblatt Literary Retreat (Besides The Trapeze)

The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

 

 Episode 11: Fall To The Edge: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In which a plane roars to life, launchings and landings are comanded, stomach contents are released, a specific spleen is mentioned, beer is drunk, the escalation of revenge is discussed, rules are given, and a conclusion is reached.

The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

 

 Episode 9: Games For Liars: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In which a night visitor calls, a pilot is defended, the wisdom of Consaguine is expressed, healing is given, a tale is suspended, a kiss is planted, a lack of beer is lamented, and a pillow is weaponized.

JR Blackwell and I talk about comedy with Podcasting’s Rich Sigfrit on Requiem of the Outcast

And I go on an on about comicbook movies on Rich’s other podcast, Cinemafreaks

The Fables of the Flying City theme was written and performed by Russell Collins of www.clockworkaudio.net

 

 Episode 7 - On My Blood: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Episode 4 is a long one, approximately one hour and forty-five minutes of solid interview with the multi-talented Jared Axelrod! Steampunk, comics, podcasting and more – strap in for a fun and geeky ride, dear listener.

Jared Axelrod links:
Web site – http://jaredaxelrod.com
Fables of the Flying City – http://www.fablesoftheflyingcity.com/
Books:
Tales from the Uncanny Valley
The Sovereign Era: Year One
Podthology: The Pod Complex
Twitter – http://twitter.com/planetx

J. R. Blackwell (Jared’s lovely and talented wife) links:
Web sites:
http://jrblackwell.wordpress.com/
http://jrblackwell.tumblr.com/
http://blackwell.livejournal.com/
Photos – http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrblackwell/
Book – Her Side with Mur Lafferty
Twitter – http://twitter.com/jrblackwell

I can be found and contacted at:

Web Site: http://gowmainframe.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @mainframe (or @gowmainframe for tweets just about the podcast)

Email: gowmainframe at gmail dot com

Voice Mail: 206-350-0528
Songs used are “Space Ride” & “Around”, from the album “Around” by Oursvince at http://www.oursvince.com

The podcast is distributed via Libsyn.com & Feedburner

Thanks for listening!

 

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