Posted on May 19, 2025 by Martin
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By Martin L. Shoemaker Exactly as recorded at the Niles Renaissance Faire, May 18, 2025. Look for a cleaned-up version soon. This is the Instant Bard. Yep, happy to have you join me. I’m getting started in about… Read More
Posted on May 19, 2025 by Martin
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By Martin L. Shoemaker Exactly as recorded at the Niles Renaissance Faire, May 17, 2025. Look for a cleaned-up version soon. Men and women fighting for the honor of the Queen and the Niles Renaissance Fair. You’re not… Read More
Posted on May 12, 2025 by Martin
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This was our second Jazz Session. Our subject: Where Do I Sell This Thing?
Posted on May 10, 2025 by Martin
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“This SEASON evokes every kind of Bradbury Weather – a worthy celebration of storytellers and the storms they summon.”– James A. Owen, author of The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica As the veil between worlds thins on Samhain, ancient… Read More
Posted on May 9, 2025 by Martin
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No one alive remembers Winnifred’s youth–not even her! It is said that she’s no older than the mountains. She must be younger than that, they admit, but how much so? No one has an answer. Winnifred has lived… Read More
Posted on May 9, 2025 by Martin
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Ferdinand the First, King of the Principality of Ferdiland, was a good king–as kings go. He was a kind man, to the degree that his responsibilities allowed. He was a fair and just king, or at least that… Read More
Posted on May 6, 2025 by Martin
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I’ve been thinking a lot recently about Barry Longyear. In talking with writers, I shared his lesson that art has to please you first, feed your soul. Other “goals” can lead you to ruin if you put them… Read More
Posted on May 6, 2025 by Martin
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Ray Bradbury is the patron saint of Story Jazz. This is funny, inspiring, challenging, and controversial.
Posted on May 5, 2025 by Martin
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This was our first Jazz Session. Our subject: The South Park Secret: Writing Solid Stories.