RamblingVerser Podcast Story Institute - John E Murray III

As we establish our Podcasting channel, here is a little snippet…In this episode, we talk about the resolutions we could have made…instead we decided to add this podcast. RamblingVerser Podcast will bring you story ideas, reflections on poems both near and far, and surprise guests from the cast of millions out there who have published their writing. Visit us each week for new insights, inspirations, and excellence in storytelling…Enjoy…

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Running Time: 3 minutes 14 seconds

In this episode of RamblingVerser, we delve into history with a science fiction twist. Join us for a conversation with Walter Hunt and an imaginary room writing prompt… Enjoy…

History Lessons Through Science Fiction with Guest Walter H. Hunt

Quote by Oscar Wilde

Poem excerpt from Stephen (Vincent) Benet – John Brown’s Body

Guest Conversation with Walter H. Hunt

Here is a little about Walter from his website (http://www.walterhunt.com):
Walter is the author of four science fiction novels published by Tor Books – the Dark Wing series, which has been compared to the writing of Orson Scott Card, Frank Herbert, David Weber, and J.R.R. Tolkien. It has been published in English and German, and The Dark Wing has appeared in Russian. His new novel, A Song In Stone, deals with the mystery of Rosslyn Chapel and the secrets of the Templars. He has been a writer all of his life, and a full-time professional since 2001.

Song In Stone - Walter H Hunt
Song In Stone - Walter H Hunt
Short Story prompt: Time in Imagination with Technology – http://www.storyinstitute.com/2008/11/27/short-story-topics-time-in-imagination-with-technology/

Running Time: 31 minutes 18 seconds

We venture into writing with rhythm with Lenn Millbower in this episode of RamblingVerser. Join us for conversation, writing prompts, poetry, and our new cast members…Enjoy…

Writing with Rhythm with Guest Lenn Millbower

Quote by TS Elliot

Poem from Thomas Moore – Sing — Sing — Music Was Given

Guest Conversation with Lenn Millbower

Here is a little about Lenn from his website (http://www.offbeattraining.com):

WHO IS LENN MILLBOWER?
Lenn trains learning professionals to keep ‘em awake so the learning will take.
Training events created with Lenn’s five-star, Oscar caliber, show-biz based Learnertainment® techniques capture attendee attention, maintain their interest, enhance knowledge retention and increase business results in less training time.

WHAT DOES LENN DO?
Lenn delivers seminars and workshops for trainers, educators and speakers seeking enhanced learning effectiveness.

Lenn provides instructional design consulting services to businesses, turning dry, boring, ineffective training programs, presentations and communications into engaging, memorable, successful events.

Lenn creates products that help non-entertainers deliver Oscar caliber, dazzling results through Learnertainment® techniques.

Short Story prompt: Soothing Sounds of Romance

Poetry prompt: Feel the Music

* Learnertainment® is a Registered Trademark of Lenn Millbower and Offbeat Training, LLC

Running Time: 33 minutes 44 seconds

A Poet’s View with Jill Eisnaugle…

Quote by Emily Dickinson

Poem from Jill Eisnaugle – Ship of Gold

Guest Conversation with Jill Eisnaugle

Here is a little about Jill from her website (http://www.authorsden.com/jillaeisnaugle):

“I began writing short stories due to a second grade school assignment in 1988; I began writing poetry as the result of a seventh grade school assignment in 1994. Since that school assignment in 1994, I have written over 1,300 poems and have achieved a great deal of personal and professional success, as a result.
My biggest influences in life are God, my family and my second and sixth grade teachers, Mrs. Regina Chaney of Jackson, Ohio and Mrs. Sharon Needham of Oak Hill, Ohio. Both teachers played a vital role in the path I am pursuing, today.

My writing inspirations are Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, and R.L. Stine, whose “Goosebumps” children’s book series (combined with the fun-nature of Sharon Needham’s Reading class), took me from being a “fair-weathered” reader to someone who has a much greater appreciation for the world of imagination that exists between two book covers.”

Short Story prompt: Lighting the Streetlight Way

During the editing process, part of our conversation with Jill was shortened for time. Jill wanted to make sure that we included this important piece to the posting and the notes…

“As a postscript to my interview, I would like to extend a personal thank-you to Marc Sherman, FM Operations Manager at Clear Channel Houston and afternoon disc jockey at SUNNY 99.1 (KODA-FM). Over the course of the last four years, as my friend, my mentor, my expert poem reader, and one of my biggest supporters (both in my life and my writing), Marc has played an integral part in my success. Thank you, Marc; I could not possibly have been as successful as I have been without your support! You’re simply the best.”

Running Time: 33 minutes 25 seconds

Spiritual and psychological uplift with Joseph Langen…

Quote by Seneca

Poem from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – The Ladder of St. Augustine

Guest Conversation with Joseph Langen

Here is a little about Joe from his website (http://www.commonsense-wisdom.com/):
“I began by writing short stories in the 1980’s for my own amusement.

In 1990, when I began private practice, I started writing a quarterly newsletter for my referral sources. Eventually I converted this to a biweekly newspaper column which I still write for The Daily News in Batavia. These columns formed the basis for my first book, Commonsense Wisdom for Everyday Life.

In light of my history of my seminary and monastery experience, I became interested in the priest-sexual abuse crisis and thought back to my cloistered years. From this came my memoir, Young Man of the Cloth.

When I realized that no one had told the story from the priests’ point of view, I originally intended to develop a book of interviews with abusive priests. I finally decided to write what I had learned about abusive priests as a novel which resulted in The Pastor’s Inferno.

I am currently working on a novel about a couple coming to terms with their marital difficulties with the working title, Marital Property.

Read a Whohub extensive profile of my approach to writing.”

Poetry prompt: Peace Within and Without

Short Story prompt: Waiting on a Past

Running Time: 28 minutes 54 seconds

Shift into the Shadows with Marcus DeHart…

Quote by John Ashbery

Poem from Robert Louis Stevenson – Shadow March

Guest Conversation with Marcus DeHart

Here is a little about Marcus from his website (http://www.marcusdehart.com/):
“Marcus DeHart is a professional writer and designer and the sole owner of Caret Marketing and Content Development. Marcus is a graduate of Western Washington University where he earned his BA in English. Marcus currently lives in Olympia, Washington, with his wife and two daughters.”

Short Story Topics – Riding the Kite of Imagination

Poetry Topics – Crackling Campfire

Running Time: 32 minutes 35 seconds