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Episode 7: Worldshaper

On today’s show, author Edward Willett reads us a passage from his fantasy novel, Worldshaper, and I have to say, he does a fantastic job!

After the story, Edward and I talk about fantasy, crafting new worlds, and making characters that are relatable and memorable.

Check out Edward’s work here: https://edwardwillett.com

And try out his podcast: https://theworldshapers.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.comand see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me. Music for this episode was composed and performed by Justin Turner. Thank you again, and I’ll see you next week.

Episode 5: The Subtlety of Terror

On today’s show we hear a chilling story by Christie Stratos, The Subtlety of Terror, where we find that it’s the quietest evils that are the most horrifying—their persistence, constant presence, and unyielding terror.

After the reading, Christie and I talk about how she created this deliciously dark story. She tells us about the difference between horror and terror, and how she uses deep elements of the human psyche to terrify her readers.

Christie Stratos is an award-winning writer who holds a degree in English Literature. She is the author of Anatomy of a Darkened Heart and Brotherhood of Secrets, the first two books in the Dark Victoriana Collection. Christie has had short stories and poetry published in Ginosko Literary Journal, Andromedae Review, 99Fiction, and various anthologies. An avid reader of all genres and world literature, Christie reads everything from bestsellers to classics to indies.

Find more of Christie at the following links:

http://christiestratos.com

https://www.patreon.com/christiestratos

https://www.youtube.com/thewritersedgeshow

http://www.amazon.com/Christie-Stratos/e/B015L5FMTM/

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.comand see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me. Music for this episode was composed and performed by Justin Turner. Thank you again, and I’ll see you next week.

Episode 4: Sanctuary of Dehlyn

On today’s show we hear a passage from Sanctuary of Dehlyn, a thrilling fantasy adventure by Kathrin Hutson.

After the story, Kathrin teaches me a little about the world of fantasy, writing different sexes, and her inspiration for The Unclaimed trilogy. We also talk a little about some of our favorite fantasy authors, and how the genre has evolved.

Find Kathrin’s novel, Sanctuary of Dehlyn, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C43MST6

Check out all Kathrin’s work here: https://www.kathrinhutsonfiction.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity, who have been instrumental in helping to get this show off the ground.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07NFBFB45/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-142355&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_142355_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think. Music for this episode was composed and performed by Justin Turner. Thank you again, and I’ll see you next week.

Episode 3: Predators

On today’s show we hear a passage from a terrifying story by Michaelbrent Collings, Predators, an exciting, visceral, inventive tale of survival in the most primal of settings.

After the story, Michaelbrent and I have a fantastic talk about how this story was crafted, about creating great horror, and crafting incredible female characters. We talk about life, and the real life villains of the world, and about about my new phobia that he created. Michaelbrent is funny and genuine, and it was a real pleasure having him on the show.

Find the novel, Predators, here: https://www.amazon.com/Predators-Michaelbrent-Collings-ebook/dp/B07GZZZ9MT/

Check out all Michaelbrent’s work here: http://writteninsomnia.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity, who have been instrumental in helping to get this show off the ground.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07NFBFB45/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-142355&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_142355_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.comand see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me. Music for this episode was composed and performed by Justin Turner. Thank you again, and I’ll see you next week.

Episode 2: The Titan’s Daughter

On today’s show we hear a wonderful story by Daniel Arthur Smith, The Titan’s Daughter, a creative reworking of the Calypso excerpt of Homer’s Odyssey, a series of dreams and faint memories trigger a mysterious longing in a man otherwise content.

After the story, Daniel and I have a great talk about how this story was crafted, and how Daniel’s life as an adventurer has honed his craft and how his experiences give inspiration to his work.

Check out Daniel’s work here: http://www.danielarthursmith.com

And the amazing online magazine, Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned, here: http://canyonsofthedamned.com

Thank you so much to all of you listening, you are the reason I’m doing this, to share my love of story with all of you. If you enjoyed this episode, please click subscribe, so that you can hear another great episode next week. The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.

Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services

Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future

If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us

In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.comand see what you think.

For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me. Music for this episode was composed and performed by Justin Turner. Thank you again, and I’ll see you next week.

Episode 1: Out of Purgatory

Welcome to the show! While The Raven premiers on March 1st, I just couldn’t wait to share a little something with you now. In the coming weeks you’re going to hear fantastic stories by dozens of great artists, but here in the pre-season, I thought it would be fitting to introduce you to the show with a piece of short fiction by none other than… me! This is a fun little story that I wrote in December of 2018, and even though it’s short, I think it packs a punch. I really hope you enjoy it, and if you do, hit that subscribe button to let me know you’re out there listening!  Enjoy the show!
The Raven is sponsored by my friends at Creative Edge publicity.
Look for them on their website at www.creative-edge.services
Creative Edge:  Your Brand, Your Future
If you enjoyed the story reading today, and you’d like to hear more stories narrated by me, check out the Tales From The Canyons Of The Damned on Audible, each issue has four to five great short stories, and they’re all narrated by yours truly. https://www.audible.com/pd/B07MXQMK95/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-140415&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_140415_pd_us
In addition to narrating stories, I also write them, and I have five full-length novels available now. If you’d like to check out my writing, head on over to my website at www.jnlavelle.com and see what you think.
For those of you who have supported me on Patreon, you’ll find some great bonus material. If you haven’t connected with me on Patreon, you can find me at patreon.com/jasonlavelle, where for only a few dollars a month, you can support the show and let me know that you enjoy it. In return, you will have access to additional stories and discussions, author Q&As, and personal and professional updates from me. Music for this episode was composed and performed by Justin Turner. Thank you again, and I’ll see you next week.