TRATWD 095 – Philippa Ballantine

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In this week’s interview I talk to award-winning fantasy author Philippa Ballantine about her new novel, IMMORTAL PROGENY. Buy your copy today!

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The Raven & the Writing Desk, Episode 42: Last Sunset at the Golden Gate

I’m on my way to Madison, Wisconsin this weekend, so I’m taking a break from THINGS UNSEEN to bring you this science fiction erotica story. Last Sunset at the Golden Gate originally aired in December on my Patreon feed; I’m pleased to bring it to the rest of my listeners now.

WARNING: This story contains explicit sexual content. Listener discretion is advised.

Last Sunset at the Golden Gate

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MCP 051 – THINGS UNSEEN: Prologue

 

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At long last, Metamor City returns! This episode takes us back to the year 1974 Cristos Reckoning, when the researchers of Project Lightpath entered a mysterious magic-filled jungle in the name of scientific exploration. What they found there was unlike anything they expected — and laid the foundation for events twenty-five years later, on the other side of the world…

Written and Produced by Chris Lester

Starring Chris Lester & Dawn D. Wood

Music and Sound FX by Digital Juice

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MCP 041 – MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 31

The battle is over, the bodies have fallen, and it’s time for the survivors to count the cost. The Sommers cell has defied the norms of its society; Daniel unwittingly aided enemies of the Collective; Abbey is a former fugitive. How will the Hive choose to deal with this band of misfits? And what will Malcolm ard’Valos do, now that his pawn has been taken from him?

The Cast:

Sasha King – Dani Cutler
Fiona hin’Connaill – Christiana Ellis
Abbey Preston – Heather Nowak
Danni Sharabi – Sara Lloyd
Rebecca Brower – MA in PA
Jared Tamlin – Jason Adams
Kathryn Kitaen – Heather Welliver
Malcolm ard’Valos – TD-0013
Braddock – Marc Bailey
Brian Sommers – Bryan Watson
Young Disembodied Voice – Kimi Alexandre
Old Disembodied Voice – Bryan Watson

MCP 040 – MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 30

It all comes down to this! With Sasha poisoned by the psi drug Mad John and Victor only moments away from finding them, Sasha and Abbey must make a last desperate stand against the psychotic psi. Can they hold out long enough for help to arrive? And what will become of Victor after he crosses the final line?

The Cast:

Sasha King – Dani Cutler
Abbey Preston – Heather Nowak
Victor hin’Kavos – Bill Bowman
Brian Sommers – Bryan Watson
Fiona hin’Connaill – Christiana Ellis
Miriam Bakhtavar – Paulette Jaxton
Morgan Drauling – Kim Fortuner
Danni Sharabi – Sara Lloyd
Rebecca Brower – MA in PA
Evan Selindi – Tee Morris

MCP 039 – MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 29

Brian, Fiona and Daniel are in a fight for their lives — and more than that, for their souls. Sasha is the only one left to protect Abbey as Victor seeks his revenge. Do our heroes have any chance against such overwhelming odds?

The Cast:

Brian Sommers – Bryan Watson
Fiona hin’Connaill – Christiana Ellis
Sasha King – Dani Cutler
Abbey Preston – Heather Nowak

MCP 038 – MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 28

Miriam leads Brian and Fiona into her trap, unaware that Daniel is on his way to join them. Meanwhile, Sasha is charged with watching over the hospitalized “Jenny Bloggs”, not realizing who she has in her care … or who is coming after her.

Special thanks to J. Daniel Sawyer and Kitty Nic’Iaian of Artistic Whispers Productions for letting me use their studio to record the outro for this episode.

The Cast:

Brian Sommers – Bryan Watson
Fiona hin’Connaill – Christiana Ellis
Miriam Bakhtavar – Paulette Jaxton (understudy)
Sasha King – Dani Cutler
Security Guards – David Van Sunder, Tim Dodge, Mark Smith, Christina Reagan, J. Daniel Sawyer, Kitty Nic’Iaian
Morgan Drauling – Kim Fortuner
Abbey Preston/Jenny Bloggs – Heather Nowak
Rebecca Brower – MA in PA

MCP 037 – MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 27

As Miriam puts her new orders into action, Abbey Preston seeks out the one person in the Psi Collective she believes she can trust: Daniel Sharabi. But how will Victor react when he learns that Abbey has betrayed him?

The Cast:

Victor hin’Kavos – Bill Bowman
Brian Sommers – Bryan Watson
Fiona hin’Connaill – Christiana Ellis
Miriam Bakhtavar – Martha Puskas and Paulette Jaxton (understudy)
Rebecca Brower – MA in PA
Danni Sharabi – Sara Lloyd
Meg – Vivid Muse
Abbey Preston – Heather Nowak
Morgan Drauling – Kim Fortuner
Sasha King – Dani Cutler
Isaac – J. Daniel Sawyer

MCP 036 – MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 26

The horrible secret of Fiona’s past is revealed, and Malcolm ard’Valos has some new orders for Miriam…

The Cast:

Young Fiona – TReed’s Girl
Fiona’s Mother – Mindy Smith
Victor hin’Kavos – Bill Bowman
Egan Hunter – Chris Miller
Cop – Mark Smith
Sasha King – Dani Cutler
Fiona hin’Connaill – Christiana Ellis
Seralina Greyhaven – Kimi Alexandre
Peter – Steve Riekeberg
Sarah – Andrea Martin
Miriam Bakhtavar – Paulette Jaxton (understudy for Martha Puskas)
Malcolm ard’Valos – TD-0013

 

MCP 035 – MAKING THE CUT: Chapter 25

MAKING THE CUT enters its third and final act! Six months after leaving the Psi Collective, Abbey Preston has an experience that may change her mind. Plus, Danni and Fiona continue to wrestle with their own psychological baggage.

The Cast:

Abbey Preston – Heather Nowak
Victor hin’Kavos – Bill Bowman
Danni Sharabi – Sara Lloyd
Rebecca Brower – MA in PA
Trace Umbara – Donte Taylor
Dr. Julian – Cunning Minx
Sasha King – Dani Cutler
Fiona hin’Connaill – Christiana Ellis
Fiona’s Mother – Mindy Smith