NaPodPoMo Day 30 ~ Plans for the Future

Today I conclude 30 days of daily podcasting! In this episode, I discuss future plans.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-29T21_06_07-08_00

NaPodPoMo #29 ~ Reading from my Blog

Today I read from my blog, Orthodoxy or Bust, so you can get a sample of my writing style. 

Links:  

 Orthodoxy or Bust    Jonathan Jackson Emmy Speech    love like mine        Psalm 50  

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-29T07_11_07-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 28 ~ Those Silly Hallmark Movies

Today I talk about how my wife and I actually like to watch those silly Hallmark movies....and I play a classic Christmas song.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-28T04_30_07-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 27 ~ You should Die with unfinished Projects

Photo by Henrik Strom
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/sunefrack/

Not trying to be on a downer today but I talk about how people die with unfinished projects and that is a good thing, in a way.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-27T06_21_24-08_00

Today I play a clip from Fr. Tom Hopko

http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/hopko/bishops_part_57_anton_chekhov

NaPodPoMo Day 26 ~ Late Upload, yet for a Good Reason!

Today, or rather make that, Tonight, I talk about how some things are more important than pod casting, like spending time with your family.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-26T17_59_18-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 25 ~ Background Noise!

Today I ask the question: Does background noise interfere with your creative process? It sure does for me!

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-25T06_45_53-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 24 ~ Writing Groups

Today I talk about both on line and in person writing groups. Are they beneficial?

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-24T08_26_11-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 23 ~ What am I grateful for on this Thanksgiving

My Thanksgiving day Feast!

Today I talk about what I am grateful for in my creative life. It goes without saying that I am thankful for the Love of God, my family, good health.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-23T07_16_11-08_00

NaPodPoMo day 22 ~ I'm sick

I'm sick so I just play a song by Michael O'martian "Here He comes"

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-22T08_16_53-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 21 ~ Doorbells as Distractions....and Other Things

photo by Matt Green,
used under the creative commons license.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/imjustwalkin/

Today I talk about how door bells can be a distraction in the creative process...and ways to minimize the chance of being interrupted!

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-21T06_52_15-

08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 20 ~ Rev. Joe Spiritual

Today I play a funny clip from the 80's....found on my computer archives....enjoy!

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-20T06_42_32-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 19 ~ Third Day of Orthodoxy: a Taste of a Vesper's Service

Today I conclude my three day stint on Orthodoxy (Since the Orthodox like to do things in three's :) )

I give you all a taste of a Vesper's service from my parish.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-19T06_06_07-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 18 ~ My Journey Towards Eastern Orthodoxy

Today I discuss my spiritual journey towards ancient Christianity.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-18T06_47_35-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 17 ~ Do you Blog?

Orthodoxy or Bust ~ My Blog!
This picture taken at my parish

Today I talk about my old blog, Orthodoxy or Bust and how I found it very beneficial.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-17T05_49_57-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 16 ~ Abandoned Projects

Photo by Nicholas D.
used under the creative commons licence
check out more of his work here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kc7cbf/

Today I talk about Abandoned Projects and if it's ever a good idea to revisit them.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-16T07_30_17-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 15 ~ Have you ever done a Collaboration?

Today I talk about how I, in a very small way, helped a novelist from Canada.

more info on the author here:  http://www.writerfind.com/jblair.htm

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-15T06_11_37-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 14 ~ If you want to Write, you better Read!

Today I talk about how important it is to be a reader if you want to be a writer.  I have re-entered the world of reading with this book, written by a fellow podcaster, Jase Rosenburg. Here is a link to this book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AZDYH2E

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-14T04_39_33-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 13 ~ Encouragement Helps!

A Hymn I Wrote back in the 80's

Today I talk about how encouragement call really be helpful!

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-13T10_56_22-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 12 ~ My Podcast FAIL!

Today I talk about a past podcast I did - The Thin Jimmy Podcast - and how I consider it to be a fail! And why is it we let some projects fizzle out! 

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-12T02_05_48-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 11 ~ Happy Veteran's Day!

me, a gulf war veteran 1990

Today I wish a happy Veteran's day to all those who served. I also mention how many places are offering free meals to vets as a thank you. Here is a list:

https://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-11T05_47_24-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day #10 ~ How I came up with the idea for a Play!

Mr. Cellophane!

Today I discuss how I came up with the idea for a play that I wrote and had performed in my church.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-10T07_06_14-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day #9 ~ My Earliest Memory

Photo by Robert HuffStutter
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https://goo.gl/gkeqSa

Today I talk about how, at the age of three, I remember the assassination of President Kennedy.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-09T08_55_15-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 8 ~ Hmnn, Maybe I should be Writing Something?

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/lukeweaver/
https://goo.gl/8E2MU8

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-08T06_30_53-08_00

I know, I know....maybe I should be writing instead of podcasting. In this episode, I discuss that question.

I mention my blog about my interest in Eastern Orthodoxy:

http://orthodoxyorbust.blogspot.com

I also mention how I am using the Anchor app to podcast:

https://anchor.fm/s/1763418

NaPodPoMo Day 7 ~ Ha Ha Ha, a joke!

I celebrate one full week of daily podcasting by telling a joke!

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-06T21_00_00-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 6 ~Writing is More Fun than Directing, Don't ya think?

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/arselectronica/

Today I talk about how I think writing a play is more fun than directing one!

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-06T06_39_14-08_00

NaPodPoMo Day 5 ~ Don't You hate having Technical Difficulties?

photo by Fred Seibert

used under the creative commons licence.

check out more of his work at:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/84568447@N00/

In this episode, I talk about trying to overcome technical difficulties to keep the creativity alive!

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-04T23_00_00-07_00

NaPodPoMo Day 4 ~ Finding Inspiration from a Friend to try Something New

I had always wanted to write a play and didn't have the courage to try until I was inspired by a friend! Thanks, Rocco, for your inspiration.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-04T08_30_55-07_00

Pastor Rocco Sansone

Playwrite and Actor

NaPodPoMo Day 3 ~ I wish I knew how to Blah, Blah, Blah

In this episode, I talk about how some people have the gift of the gab and are able to podcast in one take- no stop talking for an extended period of time. Me? I am not able to do that. I wonder if it is something I can learn.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-03T06_18_04-07_00





Here is a link to John Wilkerson's podcast, which I mention in today's episode.

https://www.strugglingforpurpose.com/category/10/

NaPodPoMo Day 2 ~ A Publishing Success!

In today's episode I talk about a positive experience I had in publishing a children's story that I wrote years ago. Listen to the podcast and find out how I can email you a free copy of the story (Yes, it is beautifully illustrated!)

See you tomorrow.

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-11-02T06_27_34-07_00

NaPodPoMO Day 1 ~ Launching my Podcast!

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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/mywritersblock/episodes/2017-10-23T08_46_46-07_00