tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post1564692435978385889..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Let Me Whisper In Your EarAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-79394234704748706912009-08-08T10:04:11.768-04:002009-08-08T10:04:11.768-04:00Damn - Helen!
I got so many good links out of th...Damn - Helen!<br /><br />I got so many good links out of this. I had no idea there were these things out there. I also had no idea Nobilis was so prolific. He's got some wonderful stuff going out there. I think I'd like to do this someday with some of my stories. My author web site is so wretched I don;t try to draw attention to it but someday I want to get it going. This was a very useful post - thanks!<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-57867571697727703102009-08-07T23:35:51.234-04:002009-08-07T23:35:51.234-04:00Marci,
Sadly, I know of no podcasts on cloning. I...Marci,<br /><br />Sadly, I know of no podcasts on cloning. I could use a few extra copies of me myself! As for My Little Pony, I have banned that critter from the house! Disney Princesses are bad enough.<br /><br />But seriously, I find I don't have to reread that often, though I do have to invest the time in editing the audio. It's work, but it's worth it! Let me know if you start podcasting again, because I would be interested in hearing that!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-32892379828444243102009-08-07T20:05:31.940-04:002009-08-07T20:05:31.940-04:00I started podcasting interviews for Freya's Bo...I started podcasting interviews for Freya's Bower and Wild Child, but for me, it's time in editing. I need the time. I love doing it. I give good phone (or so I've been told), so talking into a microphone and recording a story isn't a long stretch. (Not to mention, I've done a bit of acting. A great actress? No, but decent enough to do this. :)) Oh, and now that I have a child, I have a lot of practice reading, reading, reading the same story over and over again without losing much of the enthusiasm. Well, that's not entirely true. If I have to read another My Little Pony book... HAHAHAHA<br /><br />So, yeah, the moment I have time to do it again. I will.<br /><br />BTW, do they have a podcast on cloning. I sure could use one. ;)<br /><br />MarciMarci Baunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850775917897362922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-24184805410670835922009-08-07T17:45:00.771-04:002009-08-07T17:45:00.771-04:00Jude,
The podcast is a huge experiment for me. I ...Jude,<br /><br />The podcast is a huge experiment for me. I never have any idea from one week to the next whether the stories I record will work or not. I just know that I need to keep putting out content on a regular basis. That seems to have been a key factor in the success. And with writing a story a week, I've really had to push myself to do different things with my work. That aspect of the experiment has been very successful, I think.<br /><br />And yeah, I love the E. The digital domain is my home sweet home ;)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-39712990579724138822009-08-07T17:42:34.447-04:002009-08-07T17:42:34.447-04:00Kris,
Originally, the stories were 1000 words and...Kris,<br /><br />Originally, the stories were 1000 words and under, but this past year they've crept up to around 2500 on average. The longest story for the show was over 6K, the shortest only 42 words. It all depends on the story itself. My goal is to write one new story a week, and however long it turns out, that's how long it turns out.<br /><br />The stories are all in MP3 format, so they're ideal for the iPod. What I like is that with an RSS feed for the show, I can also drop in PDFs as well and have them delivered to subscribers. So if I do a special story as a PDF with cover art and buy links to the rest of my work, then I have a nifty way to reach my target audience!<br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful comments!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-14454156186353684722009-08-07T17:39:29.719-04:002009-08-07T17:39:29.719-04:00Jenna,
Thank you! I'm getting ready to start ...Jenna,<br /><br />Thank you! I'm getting ready to start up the third year in October, and I've got a few new things planned for it. I can't wait to see how they turn out!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-74911921018302441872009-08-07T17:38:35.242-04:002009-08-07T17:38:35.242-04:00Lisabet,
With regards to the voice, I have to wor...Lisabet,<br /><br />With regards to the voice, I have to work on mine. I have a very nasal voice, so I started doing vocal exercises to fix that problem. It's extra work, but it helps a lot.<br /><br />As for the Eee, that sucker is going with me to Chicago next week. I've got a ton of books to read, and hopefully plenty of time to read them ;) Plus I have a story or two to work on!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-2287179057382529572009-08-07T17:36:48.696-04:002009-08-07T17:36:48.696-04:00Ashley,
I had no idea what to say either at first...Ashley,<br /><br />I had no idea what to say either at first! It took me months to figure out an idea for a show. I actually work on two podcasts now - Heat Flash, my erotic fiction podcast, and The Good Parts, a show I do with Ann Regentin and Nobilis Reed. Each month, we pick some aspect of writing erotica and we beat it to death with a stick. People seem to find that funny for some reason!<br /><br />If you do decide to do a podcast, let me know! I'd love to hear it ;)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-58266107604566337632009-08-07T16:56:44.374-04:002009-08-07T16:56:44.374-04:00Helen, I'm in awe of you and your podcasting a...Helen, I'm in awe of you and your podcasting adventures. I know it's an amazing way to promote, but it's just not something I feel I can do. Congratulations on the success you've had and I hope it continues to be a pleasure for you to do. <br /><br />Oh, and I take you're a big fan of the E aspect of this weeks topic. LOL<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-18091729317535727052009-08-07T15:24:52.468-04:002009-08-07T15:24:52.468-04:00What a great idea. How long are your stories? And ...What a great idea. How long are your stories? And do you make them to fit a certain time or length?<br /><br />I have an awesome ipod and do just about everything else on it, including reading books... yes all this talk about expensive e readers and you can do it on your ipod for free... yes I said free. There are lots of apps out there that will read pdf's and other types of books that are free to download... so who needs kindle.<br /><br />Great addition to the e market. I think we all just need to be patient. The new generation... yup my kids... live to do everything on the computer. Give them a school assignment on the computer and they actually enjoy doing it. IT's the way of the future, and while print books will always hold a certain appeal, they will eventually go the way of records with a better, more enviro friendly way already here. It's just going to take time.<br /><br />Great post.... congrats on embracing the new age of information gathering.Kris Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993030557412044608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-15570314452639259132009-08-07T13:53:54.409-04:002009-08-07T13:53:54.409-04:00I admire your energy and enthusiasm, Helen. Contin...I admire your energy and enthusiasm, Helen. Continued good luck with the podcasts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-71846708239416957192009-08-07T08:33:17.644-04:002009-08-07T08:33:17.644-04:00Hi, Helen,
This is a great twist on the "dig...Hi, Helen,<br /><br />This is a great twist on the "digital" theme. Certainly podcasts count as epublishing.<br /><br />I couldn't do it though. My voice is just too icky. <br /><br />By the way, I use my Eee PC as an ebook reader, too. While it's not the smallest or lightest solution, the fact that it doubles as a travel computer for writing and communications made it worth the investment. <br /><br />That and the geek appeal (I run Linux!) <br /><br />Hugs,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-58570226145698668002009-08-07T08:25:47.483-04:002009-08-07T08:25:47.483-04:00Helen,
Excellent advice frm a podcasting star! I...Helen,<br /><br />Excellent advice frm a podcasting star! I can totally sympathise with your advice about content. Podcasting is something I've previously considered but I just wouldn't know what to say into a microphone.<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.com