Chatting with Sherri

Happy Halloween reprise of The Thief’s Tale!

Happy Halloween reprise of The Thief's Tale!
Whitney is a thief. A good one. Like a mosquito she comes in quietly, first anaesthetising, then feeding, and finally leaving before her prey know any better. It's a strategy which has worked for her 22 times in the past. But when she lands in Refuge, a discovery at an estate sale opens the door to other possibilities.
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Chatting With Sherri welcomes award-winning writer Lazarus Black!

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award-winning writer Lazarus Black!
Lazarus Black is an American author of genre fiction living under the shadow of a Pacific Northwest volcano with three Goddesses, his wife and two daughters. “Psychic Poker” is Lazarus’s first sale, but hardly his last. It juxtaposes poker, the synthesis of probability and human behavior, with psychic powers, the solution to both probability and the chaos of free will. What if every player is psychic? What if no player has an advantage? What if their lives are at stake? But the strength of the story is in the reluctant main character: Tyson Young, a middle-aged Aussie with an acute wit.
Lazarus writes from life. His stories are inspired by the diverse communities he has lived in, plus friends and family across the globe. He specifically attacks stereotypes and reinvents tropes to reflect authentic experiences that are sometimes stranger than fiction. He once earned a free funeral until the mortician learned his name was Lazarus and a good laugh was had by all (bystanders included). A true lover of learning, Lazarus has traversed North America dozens of times, has been a professional artist, advertising creative, software developer, database designer, epigrapher, executive, educator, inventor, game designer, pool hustler, heathen clergyman, machinist’s apprentice, glass blower, scholar, actor, many other roles, and now published author of fiction. He hopes you enjoy “Psychic Poker” and look forward to reading more from him in the future.
Bellingham, Washington writer Lazarus Black was honored at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Event in Hollywood as a winner in the Writers of the Future Contest earning him a cash prize in addition to having his story, "Psychic Poker," published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38.  

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award winning novelist; R.W.R. McDonald!

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award winning noveist; R.W.R. McDonald!
R.W.R. McDonald is an award-winning author, a kiwi living in Melbourne with his two daughters and one HarryCat.
His debut novel, The Nancys, won Best First Novel in 2020 Ngaio Marsh Awards, as well as a finalist in the Best Novel category, and it was shortlisted for Best First Novel in 2020 Ned Kelly Awards.
His second novel, Nancy Business, a sequel to The Nancys was published in June 21, and was a finalist in 2022 Ngaio Marsh Awards for Best Novel.
Rob was also a contributor to Dark Deeds Down Under, a crime fiction anthology, published by Clan Destine Press June 2022, with a short story, Nancys Undercover, which features his crime fighting trio.

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back Mark Simpson about Bewitched!

 
Chatting With Sherri welcomes back Mark Simpson about Bewitched!
It is no secret that one of my all time favorite sitcoms was Bewitched!  I loved it and I have had the pleasure to interview people who share that love.  This week I am chatting with Mark Simpson who created and hosts the  Bewitched Fan Fan, last year they went to Salem, they are planning the next one for next year!
Since last we spoke he produced a podcast called Twitchtalk; Host Mark Simpson ("Bewitched Fan Fare", along with David Pierce ("The Bewitched History Book") and Adam-Michael James ("The Bewitched Continuum"), along with some "Bewitched" fans discuss an episode of Bewitched in a fun way to discover what is wonderful about the show and why it endures.
 
 

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back award winning composer; David Raiklen!

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back award winning composer; David Raiklen!
David Raiklen is an American composer best known for the science fiction series Space Command and for the Emmy winning Mia, A Dancer’s Journey.
David was mentored by Oscar winner John Williams and Pulitzer Prize winner Mel Powel. Dr. Raiklen studied at USC, UCLA, and CalArts and later taught at those universities. He has worked for the major studios including Sony, Fox, Disney, Sprint, Mattel, Warner Bros and PBS, plus many independent productions. His projects have starred Elliott Gould, Doug Jones, Blythe Danner, and Martin Sheen. David made the New York Film Critics Top Ten with the documentary Heist, the short list for an Academy Award® for Worth, and Mia, A Dancer's Journey won the Emmy. An oratorio for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial titled Discovery, a mixed reality giant projection event for the Center Theater Group’s 50th anniversary, episodes of Star Trek Continues, and a violin concerto for festival darling Worth.
David Raiklen compositions have been performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Disney Hall. He was also host of a successful radio series, Classical Fan Club, where guests include Yo-Yo Ma and John Williams; and was host and leader of The Academy of Scoring Arts seminars. David  produced and composed for Space Command, a series of epic adventures set in a hopeful future, and producing Augmented Reality experiences. And his latest project is the soundtrack album to Space Command, recorded with symphony orchestra, choir, and cool electronics - available everywhere!
David will be composing the music for our newest Sherri's Playhouse radio play Cyrano, coming in November!

Chatting With Sherri welcomes artist and Illustrator; Arthur Doweyko!

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award-winning artist and Illustrator; Arthur Doweyko!
As a scientist, Arthur Doweyko has authored 140+ scientific publications, invented novel 3D drug design software, and shares the 2008 Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award for the discovery of Sprycel, a new anti-cancer drug.
He writes and illustrates science fiction, fantasy, and horror. His debut novel, Algorithm, garnered a 2010 Royal Palm Literary Award (RPLA) and was published by E-Lit Books in October, 2014. His second novel, As Wings Unfurl, took first place as Best Science Fiction in the 2014 RPLA competition and was released in 2016 by Red Adept Publishing. Many of his short stories have been honored as finalists in RPLA competitions, as well as achieving Honorable Mentions in the  Writers of the Future Contests. He has published two short story anthologies ("My Shorts" and "Captain Arnold"), both of which have garnered awards.
 Arthur has maintained a lifelong love of art. From copying comic book covers at an early age to illustrating science fiction and fantasy themes utilizing various media, including oils and digital art, Arthur has always found the time between experiments to pursue his artistic dreams and share his visions of a future unbounded. Arthur Doweyko is a winner in The Illustrators of the Future contest earning him a cash prize, trip to Hollywood, a week-long professional workshop, and his art is published in the anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38, 

Chatting With Sherri welcomes award-winning writer Azure Arther!

  Chatting With Sherri welcomes award-winning writer Azure Arther!
Azure Arther is a native of Flint, Michigan, who resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, son, and Blazion, the Betta fish. Azure began writing at a young age, and while her inspiration began with Grimm fairytale stories and the Sleepover Friends, much of her current style has been heavily influenced by Octavia Butler and Henry James. She is obsessed with literature and has found that her passions are evenly distributed between writing, teaching, parenting, and reading books with her son. Azure’s stories and poems have appeared or are forthcoming in more than a dozen publications, but Writers of the Future is her first professional sale.
About “Agatha’s Monster,” Azure says, “Agatha began with some random questions. One day, I found myself wondering: what if monsters were born out of trauma? What would the world look like? How would humanity stay safe? Thus, Agatha came to life as a Hunter, a mage, a regular person with basic needs and worries. The ride Agatha and her monsters go on surprised me at times, and every rewrite shifted the narrative just enough to keep me, and hopefully future readers, guessing about what would happen next. The ending actually surprised me, too, and I feel it is one of my best-written endings thus far.”
. Azure Arther won The Writers of the Future contest earning her a cash prize, trip to Hollywood, a week-long professional workshop, and her story, "Agatha's Monster," is published in the anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 38
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mystery Panel in honor of Agatha Christie’s Birthday!

You're invited to a party in celebration of would have been Dame Agatha Christie's what would have been her 132nd birthday.  Tonight, we have a panel on The Golden Age of Mystery in her honor.  Taking part are two talented mystery author's Greg Hickey and Katherine Kovacic! And my fellow podcaster with the delightful; Madame Perry's Salon, Jennifer Perry!  This is truly a party in honor of Agatha Christie and mysteries she helped to bring to the world.
Dorothy L Sayers, Margery Allingham, Ngaio Marsh and Agatha Christie were considered the four Queens of the Golden Age of Mystery.  There were men too, including Anthony Berkeley, G. K. Chesterton, Freeman Wills Crofts and Austin Freeman. And then there is the American group including; Mary Roberts Rinehart, Ellery Queen, Erle Stanley Gardner and S. S. Van Dine they had a similar style to their British counterparts.
Greg, Katherine, Jen and I have a ball just talking about these great writers and the classics they brought to life and of course we talk about the birthday girl, Agatha.  It's a fun chat.
 
 

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back award-winning author; Katherine Kovacic!

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back award-winning author; Katherine Kovacic!
Dark Deeds Down Under: A Crime & Thriller Anthology; a groundbreaking anthology, brings together internationally-renowned Aussie and Kiwi crime writers and their beloved characters.
This stunning anthology includes 19 short stories from some of the brightest storytelling talents from Australia and New Zealand: including international bestsellers and award winners.
This vibrant showcase includes: Kerry Greenwood’s Corinna Chapman, Garry Disher’s ‘Hirsch’, Vanda Symon’s Sam Shephard, Sulari Gentill’s Rowly Sinclair, RWR McDonald’s ‘Nancys’, Lee Murray & Dan Rabarts’ Penny Yee & Matiu, Katherine Kovacic’s Alex Clayton, Dinuka McKenzie’s Kate Miles, and a rare appearance from Shane Maloney’s Murray Whelan.
 
Ms Fisher Murder Mysteries: Just Murdered; Peregrine Fisher is unexpectedly summoned to a meeting of the Adventuresses' Club of the Antipodes, where she learns some incredible news.
When Adventuress Florence Astor is accused of murder, Peregrine jumps at the chance to help on the case. Detective James Steed, initially dismissive, quickly finds Peregrine's flair for investigating and headstrong nature leave him little choice. 
Based on the screenplay by Deb Cox. 
'A splendid read, with an authentic 60s flavour.  I recommend it unreservedly.' - Kerry Greenwood
Coming out on Jan 10th!!!

Chatting With Sherri welcomes back Adam-Michael James to chat about Bewitched!

 
Chatting With Sherri welcomes back Adam-Michael James to chat about Bewitched!
Adam Michael James who is an actor, writer and talking head on the podcast Twitchtalk.  And a Bewitched Expert on other TV shows and Podcasts. 
"Samantha's Seventies"; Picking up where his imagined series finale, “I, Samantha, Take This Mortal, Darrin,” left off, “Samantha's Seventies” finds the mortals in Samantha's world struggling with the knowledge she's a witch. Two Aunt Claras emerge. The stork schedules an appointment with the Stephenses. Witches explore their attitudes toward mortals in a Bicentennial tale that expands on the show's themes of inclusion. 
"The Bewitched Continuum": 
The Bewitched Continuum is a fun insider's look at the classic television show's overall continuity that will have you appreciating Samantha, Darrin, and their circle of impish witches and manic mortals in a whole new way.
"I, Samantha, Take This Mortal, Darrin": 
This two-part "series finale" puts favorite Bewitched characters in the spotlight once again, creates backstories for the Stephenses, and builds on the show's message of equality and acceptance while giving casual and hardcore fans alike all the witchy goodness and closure they deserve.