The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #60: A Storytime Reading of Sleeping Beauty

Episode #60: Sleeping Beauty Reading

https://archive.org/download/Podcast60_201609/Podcast%2060.mp3

This week, my daughter and I are reading The Sleeping Beauty, written/retold and beautifully illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman, who also illustrated St. George and the Dragon, which we read on episode #52.  Below are some pictures:

As an aside, my brother recently told me that Stan Bush, the man behind “The Touch” created a new 80s-style anthem for the game Shadow Warrior 2 – something that is incredibly awesome on so many levels I don’t know where to start.  You can listen to the EP on Souncloud! (click on the link above to listen).

Speaking of which, the soundtrack to The Thirteenth Hour, Long Ago Not So Far Away is done and will be coming out on 11/13/16.  It will be available digitally and on CD.  If I can find a few cassette tapes, I may even try to make a few cassettes that will be available on the eBay store for the truly old school.  (Remember making mix tapes?  This assumes I actually remember how to do that 🙂  If you want an advance preview in the next few weeks, sign up for the mailing list for a free advance digital copy!

As always, thanks for listening!

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #36: A Conversation with Author George Sirois

Episode #36: A Conversation with Author George Sirois – 80s Nostalgia, WWE, Superheroes, and More 

https://archive.org/download/13thHrEps16On/13th%20hr%2036.mp3

Get ready for a mammoth episode – this is 70+ minutes of audio footage featuring author George Sirois!  We covered a ton of material, including tons of 80s trivia, like:

–80s Hits Stripped – acoustic versions of 80s songs covered by the artists themselves (links to youtube)

–Stan Bush’s “The Touch” (listen for clips in the podcast!)

–The Transformers Movie 30th Anniversary

-The Undertaker – remember this guy?

This was a great conversation that could have easily have gone an additional hour.  We also had a chance amid the 80s nostalgia to discuss George’s books:

 

Click on the cover to be taken to the Amazon listing.

Abduction. Betrayal. Conspiracies. Murder. Welcome to the future of Sports Entertainment!

Out of work. Out of insurance. Out of options. All Stephen Barker wants is to provide a better life for his wife and child, and his only answer is to become a star in the last remaining sport in America, the Gladiatorial Combat League. But while Stephen’s intentions are noble, he has no idea that the GCL is becoming more and more corrupt behind the scenes.

The current World Champion, Kyle Flyte, is forced to deal with constant rule changes proposed by the head booker Vornakai, including the use of weapons in the ring. But Vornakai is keeping his latest plan to usurp the championship a secret from everyone. If it works, it will turn an ordinary man into a weapon to tear through the GCL ranks. All he needs is a test subject.

Someone like Stephen.

 

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Put down the pen. Pick up the sword. Unleash the hero within.

Created by high school senior Matthew Peters, Excelsior – savior of faraway planet Denab IV – is becoming an Internet sensation as the main character of a popular online comic strip. But before Matthew can enjoy his burgeoning success, a beautiful older woman arrives at his school and tells him that not only is she from the planet Denab IV, but that Excelsior’s lifeforce lives within him.

Now, with Excelsior’s old enemies regaining strength, Matthew realizes he is the key to Earth’s survival and Denab IV’s salvation, and he has an opportunity that he never thought possible, to become his greatest creation. . .

Social Media Links

blog: http://www.georgesirois.com/

GR profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4103079.George_Sirois

Google+: https://plus.google.com/+GeorgeSirois/posts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgesirois

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgesirois/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/excelsiorbooks/

George, it was a blast!  Looking forward to hearing more about the Excelsior audiobook when it officially releases.  Hopefully, we can have you back on to talk more in the future!

Thanks for listening!

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• Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY
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