For those who love books, they become almost human beings standing there in their “Dust Jackets.” By Samantha Dutton, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read Samantha’s bio.
Some things just cannot be escaped, especially “The Curse of the Virgin.” By Richard Sensenbrenner, copyright 1992, used with permission. Read Richard’s bio.
In the first ever installment of our Poet’s Corner segment, Kelli Russell Agodon invites me into her office where she shares poetry and we discuss poetry, small presses, and the importance of finding your voice. Visit Kelli’s website or the website for Two Sylvias Press. For photos of the field trip and Kelli's writing space, check out the show notes.
All editors are the same, such sticklers about reading the “Guidelines.” by T.E. Cowell, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read T.E.’s bio.
A literary celebration of a national pastime.
Come with Shawn Aveningo Sanders for "One Final Inning in St. Louis." Copyright 2011, used with permission. Visit Shawn's website.
Susan Vollenweider was with us back on Special Episode #3. She is back with a special guest telling us how she came to know "Baseball: My Way." Copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Susan's website.
Niles Reddick's famous name has him throwing out a "First Pitch." Copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Niles's website.
In a brand-new segment, we are diving into the archives to bring back Angela Lombardo's story from last year's baseball opening day special...a gift for you Cubs fans. Copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Angela's website.
Most of us had someone who helped us learn to love the game. In Bill McStowe's story, it's "Astrid from Sweden." Copyright 2017, used with permission. Check out Bill's previous contribution to No Extra Words and visit his website.
You never know what will help you in this game. Carolyn Martin tells us why "It's Good I'm Slow." Copyright 2011, used with permission. Read Carolyn's bio.
Stay tuned to the end of this episode to hear about Attagirl: your women and girls in baseball podcast. Visit the website or find Attagirl in your favorite podcast app.
Happy baseball season!
Kris
Somehow life got "Lost at Sea." By Drew Lovell, copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Drew's website.
Can't go gator hunting without "Gator Bait." By Paul Rousseau, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Paul's bio.
Sometimes life puts you in just the right uncomfortable place, and in this case it involves "Bodily Fluids" By Ron Riekki, copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Ron's website.
Don't forget to share podcasts with your family and friends and us the hashtag #trypod all March long.
Writing Spaces has a sponsor for this episode! Visit Matt Keefer over at the Ravings of a Mad Music Man blog to hear his Writing Spaces essay.
Jen McConnell, Episode 54 contributor shares all about where she writes. Click here to see her writing space.
Marina Frances Mularz is behind "What We Talk About When We Talk About Homer" from Episode 20. She shares all about where she writes. Click here to see her writing space.
It really can all change in "One Moment." By Amanda Staples, copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Amanda's website.
If only all fairy tales ended like "The Frog Prince." By Clive Collins, copyright 2014, used with permission. Read Clive's bio.
Back for Episode 77: Writing Spaces, featuring No Extra Words contributors. Pat Obermeier was with us back on Episode 36. Click here to see her writing space. Joan MacIntosh was featured on Episode 57. Click here to see her writing space.
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No matter how far you run away, you never escape who you are and what your past is.
After not being able to slow down a friend who is struggling, those left behind must deal with the fact that there was "Nothing They Could Do." By Kim Farleigh, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Kim's bio.
New segment today! You Be the Producer, with No Extra Words contributor Arden Wren Sawyer. Arden wrote "Caffeine, Cancer, Coco, Candida," copyright 2016 and used with permission, with a special secondary character. Read Arden's bio.
It's not always your choice, sometimes it's "Policy." But that doesn't mean it doesn't haunt you. By Timothy Boudreau, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Timothy's bio.
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No one knows life in the ring like "The Undercard." By David Whippman, copyright 2000, used with permission. Read David's bio.
"First a Woman Then a Man" is a fictional story about the real-life Guevedoce of the Dominican Republic. By Justin Fenech, copyright 2016, used with permission.Visit Justin's website or read more about the Guevedoce.
Writing Spaces returns this episode featuring two more previous No Extra Words contributors. Korey Wallace was featured on Episode 52. Click here to see his writing space. T.J. Peters was featured on Episode 43. Click here to see his writing space.
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"How May I Help You?" is by Kris Baker Dersch, copyright 2015. Inspired by the #FridayFlash hashtag, which I won't link because some people...don't use it as intended.
Another new segment! "Social Media Snippets," as inspired by Episode 14 contributor Jake Bible and his fun podcast "Writing in Suburbia."
How many times have you been asked to "Please Hold?" By Genelle Chaconas, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Genelles' bio.
Always always always hold on to your "Passport." By Marina Rubin, copyright 2008, used with permission. Visit Marina's website.
I want to be the customer service rep who reads this "Complaint Letter to Bloomingdale's Cosmetics Department." By Sally Stevens, copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Sally's website.
Never has a family been so in need of "Healing Time." By Paul Beckman, copyright 2015, used with permission. Visit Paul's website.
"Suebelle's Homecoming" may not be all it's cracked up to be. By Helen Grochmal, copyright 2014, used with permission. Read Helen's bio.
People have the oddest way of telling you to "Stay Away." By Thom Young, copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Thom's website.
The rules all change when you reach "Autumn." By Fred D. White, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Fred's bio.
NEW THIS EPISODE, our Writing Spaces segment featuring two former No Extra Words contributors.
Sarah Mitchell-Jackson was featured on Episode 39 last March, Episode 67, and Special Episode #5. Click here to see her writing desk. Click here to see her library.
Edith Gallagher Boyd was featured on Episode 54 in July. Click here to see her writing space.
The bookstore I mentioned in this show was Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, Washington.
When I released our non-Election Day Election Day episode in November, I did not expect to be doing a non-Inauguration Day Inauguration Day Episode, but here goes.
"Guinivere Tries a New Kind of In-Vitro" is one of those stories that is better when you don't try to describe it, so I'm going to let it speak for itself. It is by Dina Greenberg, copyright 2016, used with permission. I just saw a play in which they go a little bit into the legend of Cerridwen, mentioned in the story. If you don't know the reference, it is a wonderful tale of Welsh mythology and you should read more about it. Also, visit Dina's website.
Ever wonder who decided which books get read and what becomes canon? It was decided in the "Blood Feud: Melville vs. Hawthorne." By James Bezerra, copyright 2015, used with permission. Visit James's website.
Today's show closes with the reading of an important historical document, inspired by my friend tweeting government documents to the President Elect. Check out her Twitter feed.
Hey, while you're hanging out on Twitter, follow us! Special episode coming when we hit 1,000 followers.
Our special guest for today explains our unexpected three week hiatus. We appreciate all our listeners and followers and are glad to be back.
As we look to the future of the No Extra Words Podcast, we want to hear what you think. What segments would you like to see? What is missing from our show? Contact us at noextrawords@gmail.com or find all our social media on our website noextrawords.wordpress.com
For today's short story, I share the folk tale "The Tailor" or "Just Enough," a Jewish folk tale of Russian origin. The version I share is my own adaptation of the story.
We will see you January 20, if not sooner, with a brand-new episode.