Prelude To A Scream Podcast

Prelude To A Scream PodcastA podcast by author Mark Leslie featuring samples of his writing along with "behind the writing" notes.noreply@blogger.com (Mark Leslie)Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:52:35 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com18125http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/en-usyesLicensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs2.5 License.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionA podcast featuring fiction and writing samples from author Mark Leslie combined with a "behind the writing" perspective.A podcast featuring fiction and writing samples from author Mark Leslie combined with a "behind the writing" perspective.Mark Lesliemark@markleslie.caMark LesliePrelude To A Scream - Episode 18http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2011/05/prelude-to-scream-episode-18.htmlTue, 31 May 2011 03:05:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-6013735019475136983<a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode18/PTAS_18.mp3">Episode 18</a> of Prelude To A Scream features "Spirits" - a completely original story by Mark Leslie that has been released straight to digital format.<br /> <br /> <span itemprop="description">"<i>People who haven't died can still leave their spirit in a place.</i>"</span><br /> <br /> <span itemprop="description">Fascinated by the ghostly crying that haunts a repetory theatre house, Sally and Rob begin to unravel the mystery behind the eerie occurances, while learning about the undying passion that can bind two people together or a person to a place.</span><br /> <br /> <br /> This podcast contains the full audio version of "Spirits" as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale and why he decided to release this one straight to digital format for 99 cents rather than sell first rights to a print market.<br /> <br /> <br /> Links:<br /> <ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00537TMP4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=marklesliesbl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B00537TMP4">Spirits</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=B00537TMP4&camp=217145&creative=399349" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> - digital story on Amazon Kindle </li> <li> <a href="http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/62864">Spirits</a> - digital story at Smashwords.com</li> <li><a href="http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/6813">The Phoenix Theatre</a> - the now demolished movie house on Bank Street in Ottawa where this story is set.</li> <li>A <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ottawa-Gatineau_cinemas">list of movie theatres</a> in the Ottawa-Gatineau regio, with a bit more information about the Phoenix/Rialto </li> <li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. </li> <li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li> <li>One Hand Screaming (print book mentioned in podcast) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005227130/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=marklesliesbl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B005227130">Amazon</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=B005227130&camp=217145&creative=399349" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />)</li> <li>One Hand Screaming (ebook version) <a href="http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12807">Smashwords</a>, <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/One-Hand-Screaming/book-tqndKCQTT0qgtNsZdS1d2g/page1.html?utm_source=indigo&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=retailer">KoboBooks</a>, <a href="http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/mark-leslie/one-hand-screaming/_/R-400000000000000248656">Sony</a>, <a href="http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin/item/9781452382289/One-Hand-Screaming-eBook.html">Diesel</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-ebook/dp/B005227130/">Amazon</a>)</li> </ul><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 87px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 144px;" /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode18/PTAS_18.mp3">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" height="26" width="320"><param value="true" name="allowfullscreen"/><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"/><param value="high" name="quality"/><param value="true" name="cachebusting"/><param value="#000000" name="bgcolor"/><param name="movie" value="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" /><param value="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'PTAS_18.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode18/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" name="flashvars"/><embed src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="26" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" cachebusting="true" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" flashvars="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'PTAS_18.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode18/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}"> </embed></object>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 18 of Prelude To A Scream features "Spirits" - a completely original story by Mark Leslie that has been released straight to digital format. "People who haven't died can still leave their spirit in a place." Fascinated by the ghostly crying that haunts a repetory theatre house, Sally and Rob begin to unravel the mystery behind the eerie occurances, while learning about the undying passion that can bind two people together or a person to a place. This podcast contains the full audio version of "Spirits" as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale and why he decided to release this one straight to digital format for 99 cents rather than sell first rights to a print market. Links: Spirits - digital story on Amazon Kindle Spirits - digital story at Smashwords.com The Phoenix Theatre - the now demolished movie house on Bank Street in Ottawa where this story is set. A list of movie theatres in the Ottawa-Gatineau regio, with a bit more information about the Phoenix/Rialto Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (print book mentioned in podcast) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) One Hand Screaming (ebook version) Smashwords, KoboBooks, Sony, Diesel, Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 18 of Prelude To A Scream features "Spirits" - a completely original story by Mark Leslie that has been released straight to digital format. "People who haven't died can still leave their spirit in a place." Fascinated by the ghostly crying that haunts a repetory theatre house, Sally and Rob begin to unravel the mystery behind the eerie occurances, while learning about the undying passion that can bind two people together or a person to a place. This podcast contains the full audio version of "Spirits" as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale and why he decided to release this one straight to digital format for 99 cents rather than sell first rights to a print market. Links: Spirits - digital story on Amazon Kindle Spirits - digital story at Smashwords.com The Phoenix Theatre - the now demolished movie house on Bank Street in Ottawa where this story is set. A list of movie theatres in the Ottawa-Gatineau regio, with a bit more information about the Phoenix/Rialto Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (print book mentioned in podcast) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) One Hand Screaming (ebook version) Smashwords, KoboBooks, Sony, Diesel, Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 17http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2010/11/prelude-to-scream-episode-17.htmlSun, 7 Nov 2010 20:10:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-2848502462854901591<a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode17/PTAS_17.mp3">Episode 17</a> of Prelude To A Scream features "Requiem" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in Darkness Within magazine #2 in 1999.<br /> <br /> "Requiem" is the tale about a lonely rich collector of haunted artifacts whose purchase of a Victorian bureau completely changes his appreciation of his prized possessions. <br /> <br /> This podcast contains the full audio version of the story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale and a bit about the process of looking back at a previously published story and the temptation to re-write and revise a tale based on feedback provided to the author since the first appearance of the tale.<br /> <br /> <br /> Links:<br /> <ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. </li> <li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (A book that contains a print version of the story) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0973568801/qid=1122307043/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14?v=glance&s=books&n=507846">Amazon</a>) (<a href="http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12807">Smashwords ebook edition</a>, <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/One-Hand-Screaming/book-tqndKCQTT0qgtNsZdS1d2g/page1.html?utm_source=indigo&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=retailer">KoboBooks</a>, <a href="http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/mark-leslie/one-hand-screaming/_/R-400000000000000248656">Sony</a>, <a href="http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin/item/9781452382289/One-Hand-Screaming-eBook.html">Diesel</a>.</li> </ul><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 87px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 144px;" /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode17/PTAS_17.mp3">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" height="26" width="640"><param value="true" name="allowfullscreen"/><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"/><param value="high" name="quality"/><param value="true" name="cachebusting"/><param value="#000000" name="bgcolor"/><param name="movie" value="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" /><param value="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'PTAS_17.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode17/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" name="flashvars"/><embed src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="26" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" cachebusting="true" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" flashvars="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'PTAS_17.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode17/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}"> </embed></object>1mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 17 of Prelude To A Scream features "Requiem" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in Darkness Within magazine #2 in 1999. "Requiem" is the tale about a lonely rich collector of haunted artifacts whose purchase of a Victorian bureau completely changes his appreciation of his prized possessions. This podcast contains the full audio version of the story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale and a bit about the process of looking back at a previously published story and the temptation to re-write and revise a tale based on feedback provided to the author since the first appearance of the tale. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a print version of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition, KoboBooks, Sony, Diesel. Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 17 of Prelude To A Scream features "Requiem" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in Darkness Within magazine #2 in 1999. "Requiem" is the tale about a lonely rich collector of haunted artifacts whose purchase of a Victorian bureau completely changes his appreciation of his prized possessions. This podcast contains the full audio version of the story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale and a bit about the process of looking back at a previously published story and the temptation to re-write and revise a tale based on feedback provided to the author since the first appearance of the tale. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a print version of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition, KoboBooks, Sony, Diesel. Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 16http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2010/10/prelude-to-scream-episode-16.htmlSun, 24 Oct 2010 04:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-1585778121911495253<a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode16/PTAS_16.mp3">Episode 16</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "But Once A Year" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in <i>Crossroads </i>magazine #13 in 1995.<br /> <br /> "But Once A Year" is a dark humour tale about an old man whose best friend returns in the wee hours of All Hallows Day, not to reveal the mystical wonders of the afterlife, but to bum a cigarette and perhaps a beer off of his old friend.<br /> <br /> This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration behind the creation of the tale as well as a bit about the writing and submission process (specifically, about the importance of doing market research when submitting a story, and trying to match the right story with the right editor/market)<br /> <br /> Links:<br /> <ul><li><a href="http://www.johneverson.com/crossroads/">Crossroads</a> - an "archive" site for the magazine hosted by author <a href="http://www.johneverson.com/">John Everson</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.isfdb.org/wiki/index.php/Magazine:Terminal_Fright_Magazine">Terminal Fright</a> - Internet Speculative Fiction Database listing for this magazine.</li> <li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. </li> <li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (A book that contains a print version of the story) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0973568801/qid=1122307043/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14?v=glance&s=books&n=507846">Amazon</a>) (<a href="http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12807">Smashwords ebook edition</a>, <a href="http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/One-Hand-Screaming/book-tqndKCQTT0qgtNsZdS1d2g/page1.html?utm_source=indigo&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=retailer">KoboBooks</a>, <a href="http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/mark-leslie/one-hand-screaming/_/R-400000000000000248656">Sony</a>, <a href="http://www.diesel-ebooks.com/cgi-bin/item/9781452382289/One-Hand-Screaming-eBook.html">Diesel</a>)</li> </ul><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 87px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 144px;" /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode16/PTAS_16.mp3">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" height="26" width="640"><param value="true" name="allowfullscreen"/><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"/><param value="high" name="quality"/><param value="true" name="cachebusting"/><param value="#000000" name="bgcolor"/><param name="movie" value="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" /><param value="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'PTAS_16.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode16/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" name="flashvars"/><embed src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="26" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" cachebusting="true" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" flashvars="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'PTAS_16.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode16/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':26,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}"> </embed></object>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 16 of Prelude To A Scream features "But Once A Year" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in Crossroads magazine #13 in 1995. "But Once A Year" is a dark humour tale about an old man whose best friend returns in the wee hours of All Hallows Day, not to reveal the mystical wonders of the afterlife, but to bum a cigarette and perhaps a beer off of his old friend. This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration behind the creation of the tale as well as a bit about the writing and submission process (specifically, about the importance of doing market research when submitting a story, and trying to match the right story with the right editor/market) Links: Crossroads - an "archive" site for the magazine hosted by author John Everson Terminal Fright - Internet Speculative Fiction Database listing for this magazine. Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a print version of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition, KoboBooks, Sony, Diesel) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 16 of Prelude To A Scream features "But Once A Year" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in Crossroads magazine #13 in 1995. "But Once A Year" is a dark humour tale about an old man whose best friend returns in the wee hours of All Hallows Day, not to reveal the mystical wonders of the afterlife, but to bum a cigarette and perhaps a beer off of his old friend. This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration behind the creation of the tale as well as a bit about the writing and submission process (specifically, about the importance of doing market research when submitting a story, and trying to match the right story with the right editor/market) Links: Crossroads - an "archive" site for the magazine hosted by author John Everson Terminal Fright - Internet Speculative Fiction Database listing for this magazine. Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer of "Noir Mild Tension" which is used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a print version of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition, KoboBooks, Sony, Diesel) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 15http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2010/08/prelude-to-scream-episode-15.htmlMon, 30 Aug 2010 03:31:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-3492700634922295963<a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode15/PTAS_15.mp3">Episode 15</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "Erratic Cycles" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in <i>Parsec</i> magazine in 1999.<br /> <br /> This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the lengthy origin of the tale, which involved a series of re-writes and re-imagining of the concept. He explains how the first draft of the story was written on a Commodore 64 computer and was called "Compact Car" as well as how feedback from editors who rejected the story helped him revise the tale and character in positive way, leading it to being nominated for an <a href="http://www.prix-aurora-awards.ca/English/home.htm">Aurora Award</a>. <br /> <br /> Links:<br /> <ul><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_64">Commodore 64</a> - the computer on which the first draft of the story was created</li> <li><a href="http://www.prix-aurora-awards.ca/English/home.htm">The Aurora Awards</a> - "Erratic Cycles" was nominated in the category of Best Short-Form English</li> <li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast. </li> <li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (A book that contains a print version of the story) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>) (<a href="http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12807">Smashwords ebook edition</a>)<br /> </li> </ul><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 87px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 144px;" /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode15/PTAS_15.mp3">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" height="24" width="350"><param value="true" name="allowfullscreen"/><param value="always" name="allowscriptaccess"/><param value="high" name="quality"/><param value="true" name="cachebusting"/><param value="#000000" name="bgcolor"/><param name="movie" value="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" /><param value="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'PTAS_15.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode15/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':24,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}" name="flashvars"/><embed src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.2.1.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="350" height="24" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" cachebusting="true" bgcolor="#000000" quality="high" flashvars="config={'key':'#$aa4baff94a9bdcafce8','playlist':[{'url':'PTAS_15.mp3','autoPlay':false}],'clip':{'autoPlay':true,'baseUrl':'http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode15/'},'canvas':{'backgroundColor':'#000000','backgroundGradient':'none'},'plugins':{'audio':{'url':'http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.2.1-dev.swf'},'controls':{'playlist':false,'fullscreen':false,'height':24,'backgroundColor':'#000000','autoHide':{'fullscreenOnly':true},'scrubberHeightRatio':0.6,'timeFontSize':9,'mute':false,'top':0}},'contextMenu':[{},'-','Flowplayer v3.2.1']}"> </embed></object>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 15 of Prelude To A Scream features "Erratic Cycles" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in Parsec magazine in 1999. This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the lengthy origin of the tale, which involved a series of re-writes and re-imagining of the concept. He explains how the first draft of the story was written on a Commodore 64 computer and was called "Compact Car" as well as how feedback from editors who rejected the story helped him revise the tale and character in positive way, leading it to being nominated for an Aurora Award. Links: Commodore 64 - the computer on which the first draft of the story was created The Aurora Awards - "Erratic Cycles" was nominated in the category of Best Short-Form English Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a print version of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 15 of Prelude To A Scream features "Erratic Cycles" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in Parsec magazine in 1999. This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the lengthy origin of the tale, which involved a series of re-writes and re-imagining of the concept. He explains how the first draft of the story was written on a Commodore 64 computer and was called "Compact Car" as well as how feedback from editors who rejected the story helped him revise the tale and character in positive way, leading it to being nominated for an Aurora Award. Links: Commodore 64 - the computer on which the first draft of the story was created The Aurora Awards - "Erratic Cycles" was nominated in the category of Best Short-Form English Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a print version of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 14http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2010/05/prelude-to-scream-episode-14.htmlWed, 26 May 2010 06:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-1361175873654879339<a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode14/PreludeToAScream_Episode14.mp3">Episode 14</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "Almost" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in <a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/">One Hand Screaming</a> in 2004.<br /> <br /> This podcast contains the flash fiction story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale, which involved adapting an urban legend story that he had heard many times and many variations of into a new story by using a different point of view or perspective in telling it.<br /> <br /> Links:<br /> <ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li> <li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (A book that contains a print version of the story) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>) (<a href="http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12807">Smashwords ebook edition</a>)<br /> </li> </ul><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 87px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 144px;" /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode14/PreludeToAScream_Episode14.mp3">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode14/PreludeToAScream_Episode14.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Listen+to+PreludeToAScream-Episode14+at+archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" height="24" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" w3c="true" width="350"></embed><br /> <br /> <div><br /> </div>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 14 of Prelude To A Scream features "Almost" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in One Hand Screaming in 2004. This podcast contains the flash fiction story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale, which involved adapting an urban legend story that he had heard many times and many variations of into a new story by using a different point of view or perspective in telling it. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a print version of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 14 of Prelude To A Scream features "Almost" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in One Hand Screaming in 2004. This podcast contains the flash fiction story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale, which involved adapting an urban legend story that he had heard many times and many variations of into a new story by using a different point of view or perspective in telling it. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a print version of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 13http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2010/04/prelude-to-scream-episode-13.htmlMon, 19 Apr 2010 03:19:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-1173832027004329086<a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode13/PreludeToAScream_Episode13.mp3">Episode 13</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "The Bogeyman Can" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in <span style="font-style: italic;">imelod</span> (the litzine of horror & the bizarre) in January 1999.<br /> <br /> This podcast contains the flash fiction story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale, which involved a short writing exercise he does in which he tales a set of song lyrics and strives to write a parody version of those lyrics ("<a href="http://www.weirdal.com/">Weird Al</a>" style). When he completed the parody of "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Candy_Man">The Candy Man</a>" made popular by Sammy Davis, Jr. he decided to figure out a context in which such a bizarre song called "The Bogeyman Can" might be used.<br /> <br /> <br /> Links:<br /> <ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li> <li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li> <li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (A book that contains a reprint of the story) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>) (<a href="http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/12807">Smashwords ebook edition</a>)<br /> </li> </ul><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 87px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 144px;" /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode13/PreludeToAScream_Episode13.mp3">here</a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div><br /> </div><div><br /> <embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode13/PreludeToAScream_Episode13.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Listen+to+PreludeToAScream-Episode13+at+archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" height="24" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" w3c="true" width="350"></embed></div><div><br /> </div>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 13 of Prelude To A Scream features "The Bogeyman Can" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in imelod (the litzine of horror & the bizarre) in January 1999. This podcast contains the flash fiction story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale, which involved a short writing exercise he does in which he tales a set of song lyrics and strives to write a parody version of those lyrics ("Weird Al" style). When he completed the parody of "The Candy Man" made popular by Sammy Davis, Jr. he decided to figure out a context in which such a bizarre song called "The Bogeyman Can" might be used. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a reprint of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 13 of Prelude To A Scream features "The Bogeyman Can" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in imelod (the litzine of horror & the bizarre) in January 1999. This podcast contains the flash fiction story as well as Mark discussing the origin of the tale, which involved a short writing exercise he does in which he tales a set of song lyrics and strives to write a parody version of those lyrics ("Weird Al" style). When he completed the parody of "The Candy Man" made popular by Sammy Davis, Jr. he decided to figure out a context in which such a bizarre song called "The Bogeyman Can" might be used. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast. Mark Leslie's Website Mark Leslie's Blog One Hand Screaming (A book that contains a reprint of the story) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) (Smashwords ebook edition) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 12http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2010/02/prelude-to-scream-episode-12.htmlTue, 23 Feb 2010 02:58:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-656912594517102149<a href="http://www.archive.org/details/PreludeToAScream-Episode12">Episode 12</a> of <span style="font-style: italic; ">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "The Shadow Men" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the anthology <span style="font-style: italic; "><b><a href="http://www.shroudmagazine.com/northern-haunts--100-terrifying-new-england-tales--hardco100.html">Northern Haunts</a></b></span> (edited by Tim Deal) in February 2009.<br /><br /><i><b>Northern Haunts</b></i> is a collection of 100 short terrifying tales meant to be read around the campfire. "The Shadow Men" was written specifically as a tale that could be told around the campfire as if it was a personal experience of the narrator, and draws on using the sights, sounds and smells likely to surround the listener's experience.<br /><br />This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration for the tale, which include working at <a href="http://www.foxlakeresort.ca/FoxLakeLodge.htm">Fox Lake Lodge</a> in Northern Ontario as a teenager and listening to stories around the campfire from the lodge owner who was a masterful storyteller. Mark also talks about J. P. Couvrette, a buddy he worked with at the lodge who told funny stories as well as some great creepy ghost stories, one of which, involving the haunting call of a loon. J.P.'s loon tale kept Mark up all night, still haunts him more than 20 years later and inspired both this story as well as a short scene from "Erratic Cycles" another of his tales.<br /><br />Links:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li><li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li><li><b><a href="http://www.shroudmagazine.com/northern-haunts--100-terrifying-new-england-tales--hardco100.html">Northern Haunts</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> (Edited by Tim Deal - Hardcover)</span></b></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><a href="http://www.shroudmagazine.com/northern-haunts--100-terrifying-new-england-ta100.html">Northern Haunts</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> (Edited by Tim Deal - Trade Paperback)</span></b></span></b></li><li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; ">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (A site for Mark's book with online samples, including "Erratic Cycles") (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>)</li><li>Environment Canada/Canadian Wildlife Service - <a href="http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/wildlife/loons/images.html">loon images & sounds</a></li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" border="0" style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 87px; " /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode12/PreludeToAScream_Episode12.mp3">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="350" height="24" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode12/PreludeToAScream_Episode12.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Listen+to+PreludeToAScream-Episode12+at+archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}"></embed>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 12 of Prelude To A Scream features "The Shadow Men" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the anthology Northern Haunts (edited by Tim Deal) in February 2009. Northern Haunts is a collection of 100 short terrifying tales meant to be read around the campfire. "The Shadow Men" was written specifically as a tale that could be told around the campfire as if it was a personal experience of the narrator, and draws on using the sights, sounds and smells likely to surround the listener's experience. This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration for the tale, which include working at Fox Lake Lodge in Northern Ontario as a teenager and listening to stories around the campfire from the lodge owner who was a masterful storyteller. Mark also talks about J. P. Couvrette, a buddy he worked with at the lodge who told funny stories as well as some great creepy ghost stories, one of which, involving the haunting call of a loon. J.P.'s loon tale kept Mark up all night, still haunts him more than 20 years later and inspired both this story as well as a short scene from "Erratic Cycles" another of his tales. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogNorthern Haunts (Edited by Tim Deal - Hardcover)Northern Haunts (Edited by Tim Deal - Trade Paperback)One Hand Screaming (A site for Mark's book with online samples, including "Erratic Cycles") (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)Environment Canada/Canadian Wildlife Service - loon images & sounds Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 12 of Prelude To A Scream features "The Shadow Men" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the anthology Northern Haunts (edited by Tim Deal) in February 2009. Northern Haunts is a collection of 100 short terrifying tales meant to be read around the campfire. "The Shadow Men" was written specifically as a tale that could be told around the campfire as if it was a personal experience of the narrator, and draws on using the sights, sounds and smells likely to surround the listener's experience. This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration for the tale, which include working at Fox Lake Lodge in Northern Ontario as a teenager and listening to stories around the campfire from the lodge owner who was a masterful storyteller. Mark also talks about J. P. Couvrette, a buddy he worked with at the lodge who told funny stories as well as some great creepy ghost stories, one of which, involving the haunting call of a loon. J.P.'s loon tale kept Mark up all night, still haunts him more than 20 years later and inspired both this story as well as a short scene from "Erratic Cycles" another of his tales. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogNorthern Haunts (Edited by Tim Deal - Hardcover)Northern Haunts (Edited by Tim Deal - Trade Paperback)One Hand Screaming (A site for Mark's book with online samples, including "Erratic Cycles") (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)Environment Canada/Canadian Wildlife Service - loon images & sounds Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 11http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2010/01/prelude-to-scream-episode-11.htmlMon, 11 Jan 2010 02:39:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-6348553397227376451<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode11/PreludeToAScream_Episode11.mp3">Episode 11</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "From Out of the Night" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine <span style="font-style: italic;">The Darker Woods (Issue #2)</span> in February 1997. It was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection <a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">One Hand Screaming</span></a>.<br /><br />"From Out of the Night" concerns a woman who locks and hides her family inside their house while blood-thirsty vampire-like creatures masquerading as humans come knocking for them in the night.<br /><br />This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration for the tale as well as the helpful suggestions offered by the original editor who published this tale and how they helped him fully realize the characters for this tale.<br /><br />Links:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li><li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li><li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (site with samples) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>)</li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" border="0" /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode11/PreludeToAScream_Episode11.mp3">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode11/PreludeToAScream_Episode11.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Listen+to+PreludeToAScream-Episode11+at+archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" height="24" width="350"></embed>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 11 of Prelude To A Scream features "From Out of the Night" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine The Darker Woods (Issue #2) in February 1997. It was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection One Hand Screaming. "From Out of the Night" concerns a woman who locks and hides her family inside their house while blood-thirsty vampire-like creatures masquerading as humans come knocking for them in the night. This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration for the tale as well as the helpful suggestions offered by the original editor who published this tale and how they helped him fully realize the characters for this tale. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 11 of Prelude To A Scream features "From Out of the Night" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine The Darker Woods (Issue #2) in February 1997. It was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection One Hand Screaming. "From Out of the Night" concerns a woman who locks and hides her family inside their house while blood-thirsty vampire-like creatures masquerading as humans come knocking for them in the night. This podcast contains the full story as well as Mark discussing the inspiration for the tale as well as the helpful suggestions offered by the original editor who published this tale and how they helped him fully realize the characters for this tale. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 10http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2009/12/prelude-to-scream-episode-10.htmlSat, 5 Dec 2009 04:50:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-984656831446821389<a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode10/PreludeToAScream_Episode10.mp3">Episode 10</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "Phantom Mitch" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine <span style="font-style: italic;">Wicked Mystic</span> in 1993. It received honourable mention in <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror #7</span> and was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection <a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">One Hand Screaming</span></a>.<br /><br />"Phantom Mitch" looks at the phenomenon of the "phantom itch" (itches felt on phantom limbs) and proposes the idea that the amputated limb might exist on some other ethereal plane or "afterlife."<br /><br />This podcast contains the full story as well as notes from Mark on the writing of the tale and outright begging for listeners to provide feedback or ask questions which he would be happy to answer.<br /><br />Links:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li><li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li><li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (site with samples) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>)</li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" border="0" /></a>Download MP3 by right-clicking <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode10/PreludeToAScream_Episode10.mp3">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode10/PreludeToAScream_Episode10.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item PreludeToAScream-Episode10 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed>2mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 10 of Prelude To A Scream features "Phantom Mitch" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine Wicked Mystic in 1993. It received honourable mention in The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror #7 and was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection One Hand Screaming. "Phantom Mitch" looks at the phenomenon of the "phantom itch" (itches felt on phantom limbs) and proposes the idea that the amputated limb might exist on some other ethereal plane or "afterlife." This podcast contains the full story as well as notes from Mark on the writing of the tale and outright begging for listeners to provide feedback or ask questions which he would be happy to answer. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 10 of Prelude To A Scream features "Phantom Mitch" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine Wicked Mystic in 1993. It received honourable mention in The Year's Best Fantasy & Horror #7 and was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection One Hand Screaming. "Phantom Mitch" looks at the phenomenon of the "phantom itch" (itches felt on phantom limbs) and proposes the idea that the amputated limb might exist on some other ethereal plane or "afterlife." This podcast contains the full story as well as notes from Mark on the writing of the tale and outright begging for listeners to provide feedback or ask questions which he would be happy to answer. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 09http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2009/11/prelude-to-scream-episode-09.htmlWed, 11 Nov 2009 03:34:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-1931906979029300501<a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScreamEpisode09/PreludeToAScream_Episode09.mp3">Episode 09</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "Browsers" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine Challenging Destiny in 1999. It was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection <a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">One Hand Screaming</span></a>.<br /><br />"Browsers" is a "haunted" bookstore, story that was inspired by a real-world trip to a bookstore in Hamilton, Ontario, where Mark now lives.<br /><br />This podcast contains the full story as well as notes from Mark on the writing of the tale as well as an interesting encounter with a reader who was familiar with the particular bookstore Mark used as the basis for this tale.<br /><br />Links:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li><li><a href="http://www.findabookstore.ca/">Find A Bookstore</a> - a fun way to discover <span style="font-style: italic;">Canadian Bookseller Association</span> member bookstores across Canada<br /></li><li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li><li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (site with samples) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>)</li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScreamEpisode09/PreludeToAScream_Episode09.mp3">Download MP3 by right-clicking here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScreamEpisode09/PreludeToAScream_Episode09.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item PreludeToAScreamEpisode09 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" height="24" width="350"></embed>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 09 of Prelude To A Scream features "Browsers" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine Challenging Destiny in 1999. It was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection One Hand Screaming. "Browsers" is a "haunted" bookstore, story that was inspired by a real-world trip to a bookstore in Hamilton, Ontario, where Mark now lives. This podcast contains the full story as well as notes from Mark on the writing of the tale as well as an interesting encounter with a reader who was familiar with the particular bookstore Mark used as the basis for this tale. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Find A Bookstore - a fun way to discover Canadian Bookseller Association member bookstores across Canada Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 09 of Prelude To A Scream features "Browsers" written by Mark Leslie and originally published in the magazine Challenging Destiny in 1999. It was reprinted in 2004 in Mark's short story collection One Hand Screaming. "Browsers" is a "haunted" bookstore, story that was inspired by a real-world trip to a bookstore in Hamilton, Ontario, where Mark now lives. This podcast contains the full story as well as notes from Mark on the writing of the tale as well as an interesting encounter with a reader who was familiar with the particular bookstore Mark used as the basis for this tale. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Find A Bookstore - a fun way to discover Canadian Bookseller Association member bookstores across Canada Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 08http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2009/09/prelude-to-scream-episode-08.htmlWed, 9 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-5480759774469780066<a href="http://www.archive.org/details/PreludeToAScream-Episode08">Episode 08</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features "Relic" written by <a href="http://lonesome-crow.livejournal.com/">Michael Kelly</a>, Mark Leslie and <a href="http://www.myspace.com/darklexicon">Carol Weekes</a>. "Relic" was originally published in a limited edition chapbook in 2007 and sold exclusively at <a href="http://www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/">Bakka-Phoenix</a> bookstore in Toronto, ON.<br /><br />"<span style="font-style: italic;">Relic: How to Get Ahead in Retail</span>" takes place at BP books, Canada's oldest science fiction bookstore and involves the discovery of an ancient evil book lurking on the shelves. A tongue-in-cheek tale, this collaborative effort by Michael, Carol and I was written specifically for a joint book signing we were doing in the summer of 2007.<br /><br />This episode is the longest episode of PTAS yet -- clocking in at about 36 minutes -- and here's why. You don't just get the story and then me talking about collaborating with other writers, but there's also a special excerpt from the <a href="http://www.horrorworld.org/poh.htm">Pod of Horror</a> podcast -- specifically, the clip is Norm Rubenstein's review of the highly anticipated collaborative novel <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ouroboros</span> by Michael Kelly and Carol Weekes.<br /><br /><br />Links:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li><li><a href="http://www.bakkaphoenixbooks.com/">Bakka-Phoenix Bookstore</a> - Canada's oldest independent sci-fi bookstore</li><li><a href="http://www.horrorworld.org/poh.htm">Pod of Horror</a> - <a href="http://markjustice.blogspot.com/">Mark Justice</a>'s wonderful podcast featuring reviews, interviews and new developments in horror publishing.<br /></li><li>Norm Rubenstein's <a href="http://macabremusings.com/Macabre_Musings.html">Macabre Musings</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.horrorworld.org/">Horror World</a></li><li><a href="http://www.bloodlettingbooks.com/">Bloodletting Press</a> - publisher of <a href="http://www.horror-mall.com/OUROBOROS-by-Michael-Kelly-Carol-Weekes-Limited-Edition-p-19372.html">Ouroboros</a> by Michael Kelly & Carol Weekes</li><li><a href="http://www.worldfantasy.org/2001/">World Fantasy Con 2001</a></li><li><a href="http://www.sff.net/people/brian_a_hopkins/">Brian A. Hopkins</a> - Lone Wolf Publishing<br /></li><li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark Leslie's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark Leslie's Blog</a></li><li><a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> (site with samples) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>)</li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode08/PreludeToAScream_Episode08.mp3">Download MP3 by right-clicking here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode08/PreludeToAScream_Episode08.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item PreludeToAScream-Episode08 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 08 of Prelude To A Scream features "Relic" written by Michael Kelly, Mark Leslie and Carol Weekes. "Relic" was originally published in a limited edition chapbook in 2007 and sold exclusively at Bakka-Phoenix bookstore in Toronto, ON. "Relic: How to Get Ahead in Retail" takes place at BP books, Canada's oldest science fiction bookstore and involves the discovery of an ancient evil book lurking on the shelves. A tongue-in-cheek tale, this collaborative effort by Michael, Carol and I was written specifically for a joint book signing we were doing in the summer of 2007. This episode is the longest episode of PTAS yet -- clocking in at about 36 minutes -- and here's why. You don't just get the story and then me talking about collaborating with other writers, but there's also a special excerpt from the Pod of Horror podcast -- specifically, the clip is Norm Rubenstein's review of the highly anticipated collaborative novel Ouroboros by Michael Kelly and Carol Weekes. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Bakka-Phoenix Bookstore - Canada's oldest independent sci-fi bookstorePod of Horror - Mark Justice's wonderful podcast featuring reviews, interviews and new developments in horror publishing. Norm Rubenstein's Macabre Musings Horror WorldBloodletting Press - publisher of Ouroboros by Michael Kelly & Carol WeekesWorld Fantasy Con 2001Brian A. Hopkins - Lone Wolf Publishing Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 08 of Prelude To A Scream features "Relic" written by Michael Kelly, Mark Leslie and Carol Weekes. "Relic" was originally published in a limited edition chapbook in 2007 and sold exclusively at Bakka-Phoenix bookstore in Toronto, ON. "Relic: How to Get Ahead in Retail" takes place at BP books, Canada's oldest science fiction bookstore and involves the discovery of an ancient evil book lurking on the shelves. A tongue-in-cheek tale, this collaborative effort by Michael, Carol and I was written specifically for a joint book signing we were doing in the summer of 2007. This episode is the longest episode of PTAS yet -- clocking in at about 36 minutes -- and here's why. You don't just get the story and then me talking about collaborating with other writers, but there's also a special excerpt from the Pod of Horror podcast -- specifically, the clip is Norm Rubenstein's review of the highly anticipated collaborative novel Ouroboros by Michael Kelly and Carol Weekes. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.Bakka-Phoenix Bookstore - Canada's oldest independent sci-fi bookstorePod of Horror - Mark Justice's wonderful podcast featuring reviews, interviews and new developments in horror publishing. Norm Rubenstein's Macabre Musings Horror WorldBloodletting Press - publisher of Ouroboros by Michael Kelly & Carol WeekesWorld Fantasy Con 2001Brian A. Hopkins - Lone Wolf Publishing Mark Leslie's WebsiteMark Leslie's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 07http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2009/08/prelude-to-scream-episode-07.htmlSun, 2 Aug 2009 08:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-8598893928407196320<a href="http://www.archive.org/details/PreludeToAScream-Episode07">Episode 07</a> of <span style="font-style: italic;">Prelude To A Scream</span> features my short story "Distractions" which originally appeared in the <a href="http://www.worldfantasy.org/2001/">World Fantasy Con 2001</a> CD-Rom edited by <a href="http://www.sff.net/people/nancyk/index.htm">Nancy Kilpatrick</a>. The story was reprinted in my book <a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/">ONE HAND SCREAMING</a> in 2004.<br /><br />"Distractions" tells the story of a frustrated writer's attempt to deal with distractions by taking the advice from a popular self-help book a little too far. After the story I talk a little bit about the genesis of the tale.<br /><br />Not only can you listen to this story in audio format for free, but you can also <a href="http://shortcovers.com/shortcovers/Distractions/sc-3bDJ2FepkUOFRcdwEh6mZw/page1.html">download it for free </a>from <a href="http://shortcovers.com/">Shortcovers.com</a> to enjoy on the portable device of your choice.<br /><br /><br />Links:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li><li><a href="http://writingshow.com/">The Writing Show</a> - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel <span style="font-style: italic;">A Canadian Werewolf In New York</span> right <a href="http://writingshow.com/articles/reality_shows/indexes/seriesindexML.html">here</a>.</li><li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark's Blog</a></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span> (<a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/">site with samples</a>) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>)</li><li><a href="http://isbw.murlafferty.com/">I Should Be Writing</a> Podcast - because this story is ABOUT a frustrated writer who really "should be writing" I thought I should include a link to the awesome I Should Be Writing podcast by <a href="http://isbw.murlafferty.com/about/">Mur Lafferty</a>.<br /></li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode07/PreludeToAScream_Episode07.mp3">Download MP3 by right-clicking here</a>.<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode07/PreludeToAScream_Episode07.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item PreludeToAScream-Episode07 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesEpisode 07 of Prelude To A Scream features my short story "Distractions" which originally appeared in the World Fantasy Con 2001 CD-Rom edited by Nancy Kilpatrick. The story was reprinted in my book ONE HAND SCREAMING in 2004. "Distractions" tells the story of a frustrated writer's attempt to deal with distractions by taking the advice from a popular self-help book a little too far. After the story I talk a little bit about the genesis of the tale. Not only can you listen to this story in audio format for free, but you can also download it for free from Shortcovers.com to enjoy on the portable device of your choice. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.Mark's WebsiteMark's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)I Should Be Writing Podcast - because this story is ABOUT a frustrated writer who really "should be writing" I thought I should include a link to the awesome I Should Be Writing podcast by Mur Lafferty. Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieEpisode 07 of Prelude To A Scream features my short story "Distractions" which originally appeared in the World Fantasy Con 2001 CD-Rom edited by Nancy Kilpatrick. The story was reprinted in my book ONE HAND SCREAMING in 2004. "Distractions" tells the story of a frustrated writer's attempt to deal with distractions by taking the advice from a popular self-help book a little too far. After the story I talk a little bit about the genesis of the tale. Not only can you listen to this story in audio format for free, but you can also download it for free from Shortcovers.com to enjoy on the portable device of your choice. Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.Mark's WebsiteMark's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon)I Should Be Writing Podcast - because this story is ABOUT a frustrated writer who really "should be writing" I thought I should include a link to the awesome I Should Be Writing podcast by Mur Lafferty. Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 06http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2009/06/prelude-to-scream-episode-06.htmlTue, 30 Jun 2009 05:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-1389057638281493407Immediately after recording Episode 05, I recorded <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode06/PreludeToAScream_Episode06.mp3">Episode 06</a> of Prelude to a Scream. (I was off work for a few days after all and had a tiny bit of time on my hands) I thought I'd wait a few weeks to release it, though, which worked out well, because my schedule at work since early June has been hectic at best) -- I've already started recording episode 07 and am hoping to be able to keep up a schedule of monthly podcasts and including full stories within each post. Let's see if I can keep up that schedule, particularly given my track record on getting out new podcasts.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode06/PreludeToAScream_Episode06.mp3">This episode</a> features my short story "Nervous Twitching" which was originally published in <span style="font-style: italic;">NorthWords </span><span>magazine in the Fall of 1996</span> along with commentary about the writing of the story. "Nervous Twitching" was reprinted in my book <a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com">ONE HAND SCREAMING</a>, which is a collection of some of my previously published fiction and poetry.<br /><br />Unlike the "cute" snowman story in Episode 05, this one's a bit more graphic and adult in nature and content. There's blood, a beheading and a surrealistic disturbing scene. So be warned before you listen. Not necessarily for younger ears or queasy stomachs.<br /><br />But for those with less sensitive ears and stomachs, I hope you enjoy <span style="font-style: italic;">Nervous Twitching</span> . . .<br /><br />Links:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li><li><a href="http://writingshow.com/">The Writing Show</a> - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel <span style="font-style: italic;">A Canadian Werewolf In New York</span> right <a href="http://writingshow.com/articles/reality_shows/indexes/seriesindexML.html">here</a>.</li><li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark's Blog</a></li><li>One Hand Screaming (<a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/">site with samples</a>) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>)<br /></li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode06/PreludeToAScream_Episode06.mp3">Download MP3 by right-clicking here</a>.<br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-Episode06/PreludeToAScream_Episode06.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item PreludeToAScream-Episode06 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>2mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesImmediately after recording Episode 05, I recorded Episode 06 of Prelude to a Scream. (I was off work for a few days after all and had a tiny bit of time on my hands) I thought I'd wait a few weeks to release it, though, which worked out well, because my schedule at work since early June has been hectic at best) -- I've already started recording episode 07 and am hoping to be able to keep up a schedule of monthly podcasts and including full stories within each post. Let's see if I can keep up that schedule, particularly given my track record on getting out new podcasts. This episode features my short story "Nervous Twitching" which was originally published in NorthWords magazine in the Fall of 1996 along with commentary about the writing of the story. "Nervous Twitching" was reprinted in my book ONE HAND SCREAMING, which is a collection of some of my previously published fiction and poetry. Unlike the "cute" snowman story in Episode 05, this one's a bit more graphic and adult in nature and content. There's blood, a beheading and a surrealistic disturbing scene. So be warned before you listen. Not necessarily for younger ears or queasy stomachs. But for those with less sensitive ears and stomachs, I hope you enjoy Nervous Twitching . . . Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.Mark's WebsiteMark's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.Mark LeslieImmediately after recording Episode 05, I recorded Episode 06 of Prelude to a Scream. (I was off work for a few days after all and had a tiny bit of time on my hands) I thought I'd wait a few weeks to release it, though, which worked out well, because my schedule at work since early June has been hectic at best) -- I've already started recording episode 07 and am hoping to be able to keep up a schedule of monthly podcasts and including full stories within each post. Let's see if I can keep up that schedule, particularly given my track record on getting out new podcasts. This episode features my short story "Nervous Twitching" which was originally published in NorthWords magazine in the Fall of 1996 along with commentary about the writing of the story. "Nervous Twitching" was reprinted in my book ONE HAND SCREAMING, which is a collection of some of my previously published fiction and poetry. Unlike the "cute" snowman story in Episode 05, this one's a bit more graphic and adult in nature and content. There's blood, a beheading and a surrealistic disturbing scene. So be warned before you listen. Not necessarily for younger ears or queasy stomachs. But for those with less sensitive ears and stomachs, I hope you enjoy Nervous Twitching . . . Links: Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast for writers with years of great content. If, for some reason, you like the sound of my voice or hearing about my writing, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.Mark's WebsiteMark's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right-clicking here.horror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 05http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2009/06/prelude-to-scream-episode-05.htmlMon, 1 Jun 2009 08:33:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-8687429650443923759After long last I've finally returned to posting a new episode. I kept putting off putting up a new one partially because things have been crazy busy, but mostly because I was trying so darned hard to get it right. I eventually realized that recording and re-recording wasn't going to solve the problem. But getting off my butt, recording then releasing without worrying about every single little audio hiccup and "uh" that I mutter would likely resolve things.<br /><br />So, unpolished, recorded quickly this morning, then uploaded shortly after, here is <a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-EpisodeFive/PreludeToAScream_EpisodeFive.mp3">Episode Five </a>of Prelude to a Scream.<br /><br />This episode features my short story "That Old Silk Hat They Found" which was originally published in <span style="font-style: italic;">Strange Wonderland Issue #1</span> (March 1997) along with commentary about the writing of the story.<br /><br />Links to things I mention in the podcast.<br /><ul><li><a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a> - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.</li><li><a href="http://writingshow.com/">The Writing Show</a> - wonderfully inspirational podcast. If you want to hear more of me (and my wonderful procrastination, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right <a href="http://writingshow.com/articles/reality_shows/indexes/seriesindexML.html">here</a>.</li><li><a href="http://www.markleslie.ca/">Mark's Website</a></li><li><a href="http://markleslie.blogspot.com/">Mark's Blog</a></li><li>One Hand Screaming (<a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/">site with samples</a>) (<a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/9780973568806-item.html?ref=Search+Books%3a+%25270973568801%2527">Chapters/Indigo</a>) (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Hand-Screaming-Mark-Leslie/dp/0973568801/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243943786&sr=8-1">Amazon</a>)<br /></li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s1600-h/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 87px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Zm_Cx9bOpTmOwkBo_i1PiK0U_Oqlypm8Oy8WFRYw7-RxO7eDQTfhDgf5haPeORm4LUvPZ8s2cUhLdymZnqpbpKLQtaHHnyG-TNNvwxxFW2JU7VuwsSGERLkUdBXHW3rUoLklRQ/s400/eyecloseup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342387648912821202" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-EpisodeFive/PreludeToAScream_EpisodeFive.mp3">Download MP3 by right clicking here</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-EpisodeFive/PreludeToAScream_EpisodeFive.mp3"></a><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/PreludeToAScream-EpisodeFive/PreludeToAScream_EpisodeFive.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item PreludeToAScream-EpisodeFive at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesAfter long last I've finally returned to posting a new episode. I kept putting off putting up a new one partially because things have been crazy busy, but mostly because I was trying so darned hard to get it right. I eventually realized that recording and re-recording wasn't going to solve the problem. But getting off my butt, recording then releasing without worrying about every single little audio hiccup and "uh" that I mutter would likely resolve things. So, unpolished, recorded quickly this morning, then uploaded shortly after, here is Episode Five of Prelude to a Scream. This episode features my short story "That Old Silk Hat They Found" which was originally published in Strange Wonderland Issue #1 (March 1997) along with commentary about the writing of the story. Links to things I mention in the podcast. Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast. If you want to hear more of me (and my wonderful procrastination, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.Mark's WebsiteMark's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right clicking hereMark LeslieAfter long last I've finally returned to posting a new episode. I kept putting off putting up a new one partially because things have been crazy busy, but mostly because I was trying so darned hard to get it right. I eventually realized that recording and re-recording wasn't going to solve the problem. But getting off my butt, recording then releasing without worrying about every single little audio hiccup and "uh" that I mutter would likely resolve things. So, unpolished, recorded quickly this morning, then uploaded shortly after, here is Episode Five of Prelude to a Scream. This episode features my short story "That Old Silk Hat They Found" which was originally published in Strange Wonderland Issue #1 (March 1997) along with commentary about the writing of the story. Links to things I mention in the podcast. Kevin MacLeod - the brilliant composer behind the mood music used in this podcast.The Writing Show - wonderfully inspirational podcast. If you want to hear more of me (and my wonderful procrastination, there's a series of "Reality Show" episodes following me as I work on my novel A Canadian Werewolf In New York right here.Mark's WebsiteMark's BlogOne Hand Screaming (site with samples) (Chapters/Indigo) (Amazon) Download MP3 by right clicking herehorror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 04http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2007/02/prelude-to-scream-episode-04.htmlSun, 18 Feb 2007 18:41:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-5832581624654909650<span style="font-weight: bold;">DISCLAIMER: I recorded this podcast back in late July/early August of 2006. I'd like to blame the ghost of Henry David Thoreau for the technical tripping which occurred that prevented me from being able to publish this podcast online any earlier. It makes me think that maybe he WAS listening from the great beyond after all . . .</span><br /><br />In this episode, I talk about how listening to <a href="http://jimkelly.net/">James Patrick Kelly</a>'s <a href="http://podiobooks.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">podiobook</span></a> novel Burn inspired me to go back and read Henry David Thoreau. I also share my poem "Frost After Midnight" which was originally published in 1996 and then republished in <a href="http://onehandscreaming.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Hand Screaming</span></a> in 2004 and talk about the obvious inspiration for it as well as how different classic writing and writers have influenced some of my other writing projects.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Links to other things mentioned in the podcast:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://shouldwrite.blogspot.com/">I Should Be Writing Podcast</a><br /><br /><a href="http://teemorris.com/blog/">The Survival Guide To Writing Fantasy Podcast</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1861/915/1600/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1861/915/320/eyecloseup.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/MarkLesliePreludeToAScreamEpisode03_0/Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_03.mp3"></a><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/MarkLesliePreludeToAScream-Episode04/PreludeToAScreamEpisode04.mp3">DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ourmedia.org/node/294936"></a><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/MarkLesliePreludeToAScream-Episode04/PreludeToAScreamEpisode04_64kb.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item MarkLesliePreludeToAScream-Episode04 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed><br /><br />Music provided by <a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesDISCLAIMER: I recorded this podcast back in late July/early August of 2006. I'd like to blame the ghost of Henry David Thoreau for the technical tripping which occurred that prevented me from being able to publish this podcast online any earlier. It makes me think that maybe he WAS listening from the great beyond after all . . . In this episode, I talk about how listening to James Patrick Kelly's podiobook novel Burn inspired me to go back and read Henry David Thoreau. I also share my poem "Frost After Midnight" which was originally published in 1996 and then republished in One Hand Screaming in 2004 and talk about the obvious inspiration for it as well as how different classic writing and writers have influenced some of my other writing projects. Links to other things mentioned in the podcast: I Should Be Writing Podcast The Survival Guide To Writing Fantasy Podcast DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE Music provided by Kevin MacLeodMark LeslieDISCLAIMER: I recorded this podcast back in late July/early August of 2006. I'd like to blame the ghost of Henry David Thoreau for the technical tripping which occurred that prevented me from being able to publish this podcast online any earlier. It makes me think that maybe he WAS listening from the great beyond after all . . . In this episode, I talk about how listening to James Patrick Kelly's podiobook novel Burn inspired me to go back and read Henry David Thoreau. I also share my poem "Frost After Midnight" which was originally published in 1996 and then republished in One Hand Screaming in 2004 and talk about the obvious inspiration for it as well as how different classic writing and writers have influenced some of my other writing projects. Links to other things mentioned in the podcast: I Should Be Writing Podcast The Survival Guide To Writing Fantasy Podcast DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE Music provided by Kevin MacLeodhorror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 03http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2006/07/prelude-to-scream-episode-03.htmlTue, 4 Jul 2006 14:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-115203410021207925Listen to the first five posts from my online serial thriller "<a href="http://this-mortal-coil.blogspot.com/">I, Death</a>" and then details about the source and inspiration behind this tale. Also included is a peek at the original short story that inspired the blog thriller. (And if you like the first five posts, you can read the rest of the story for free at <a href="http://this-mortal-coil.blogspot.com/">http://this-mortal-coil.blogspot.com</a>)<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1861/915/1600/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1861/915/320/eyecloseup.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/MarkLesliePreludeToAScreamEpisode03_0/Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_03.mp3">DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE<br /></a><br /><a href="http://media.putfile.com/Podcast---Prelude-To-A-Scream---Episode-03"></a><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/MarkLesliePreludeToAScreamEpisode03_0/Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_03.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item MarkLesliePreludeToAScreamEpisode03_0 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed><br /><br /><br />Music provided by <a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a>1mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesListen to the first five posts from my online serial thriller "I, Death" and then details about the source and inspiration behind this tale. Also included is a peek at the original short story that inspired the blog thriller. (And if you like the first five posts, you can read the rest of the story for free at http://this-mortal-coil.blogspot.com) DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE Music provided by Kevin MacLeodMark LeslieListen to the first five posts from my online serial thriller "I, Death" and then details about the source and inspiration behind this tale. Also included is a peek at the original short story that inspired the blog thriller. (And if you like the first five posts, you can read the rest of the story for free at http://this-mortal-coil.blogspot.com) DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE Music provided by Kevin MacLeodhorror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 02http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2006/06/prelude-to-scream-episode-02.htmlMon, 12 Jun 2006 23:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-114982391509681005Hear me read five different short poems and then talk a bit about the writing of each and my own haphazard approach to writing poetry.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1861/915/1600/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1861/915/320/eyecloseup.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_02/PreludeToAScreamEpisode02.mp3">DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE<br /></a><br /><a href="http://media.putfile.com/Podcast---Prelude-To-A-Scream---Episode-02"></a><br /><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_02/PreludeToAScreamEpisode02.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_02 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed><br /><br /><br /><em>Links to things mentioned in the podcast</em><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://hammeredout.com/">Hammered Out Magazine</a> - Hamilton Literary Magazine</li></ul><p><br />Music provided by <a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a></p>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesHear me read five different short poems and then talk a bit about the writing of each and my own haphazard approach to writing poetry. DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE Links to things mentioned in the podcast Hammered Out Magazine - Hamilton Literary Magazine Music provided by Kevin MacLeodMark LeslieHear me read five different short poems and then talk a bit about the writing of each and my own haphazard approach to writing poetry. DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE Links to things mentioned in the podcast Hammered Out Magazine - Hamilton Literary Magazine Music provided by Kevin MacLeodhorror,author,scream,writing,fictionPrelude To A Scream - Episode 01http://preludetoascream.blogspot.com/2006/06/prelude-to-scream-episode-01.htmlThu, 8 Jun 2006 23:20:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29451922.post-114985569814717689<p>This is the first of a series of test podcasts in which I explain what I'm doing, read the very beginning of my latest published short story "Being Needed" and then talk a bit about the writing of the story.<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1861/915/1600/eyecloseup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1861/915/320/eyecloseup.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.archive.org/download/Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_01/PreludeToAScreamEpisode01.mp3">DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE.</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" src="http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.commercial-3.0.5.swf" w3c="true" flashvars="config={"key":"#$b6eb72a0f2f1e29f3d4","playlist":[{"url":"http://www.archive.org/download/Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_01/PreludeToAScreamEpisode01.mp3","autoPlay":false}],"clip":{"autoPlay":true},"canvas":{"backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"none"},"plugins":{"audio":{"url":"http://www.archive.org/flow/flowplayer.audio-3.0.3-dev.swf"},"controls":{"playlist":false,"fullscreen":false,"gloss":"high","backgroundColor":"0x000000","backgroundGradient":"medium","sliderColor":"0x777777","progressColor":"0x777777","timeColor":"0xeeeeee","durationColor":"0x01DAFF","buttonColor":"0x333333","buttonOverColor":"0x505050"}},"contextMenu":[{"Item Prelude_To_A_Scream_Episode_01 at archive.org":"function()"},"-","Flowplayer 3.0.5"]}" width="350" height="24"></embed><br /><br /><em>Links to things mentioned in the podcast.</em><br /></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.yourscrivenerpress.com/default.asp?id=796">Your Scrivener Press</a> - publisher of the book BLUFFS where the story "Being Needed" appears.<br /></li></ul><p><br />Music provided by <a href="http://incompetech.com/">Kevin MacLeod</a></p>0mark@markleslie.ca (Mark Leslie)yesThis is the first of a series of test podcasts in which I explain what I'm doing, read the very beginning of my latest published short story "Being Needed" and then talk a bit about the writing of the story. DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE. Links to things mentioned in the podcast. Your Scrivener Press - publisher of the book BLUFFS where the story "Being Needed" appears. Music provided by Kevin MacLeodMark LeslieThis is the first of a series of test podcasts in which I explain what I'm doing, read the very beginning of my latest published short story "Being Needed" and then talk a bit about the writing of the story. DOWNLOAD MP3 BY RIGHT CLICKING HERE. Links to things mentioned in the podcast. Your Scrivener Press - publisher of the book BLUFFS where the story "Being Needed" appears. Music provided by Kevin MacLeodhorror,author,scream,writing,fiction