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October 24, 2013
Gladiator's Pen: Write what you don't know
Gladiator's Pen: Write what you don't know: Possibly the most given piece of advice to new writers, “write what you know.” Why? Everyone has something they are an expert in motherho...
Mr. Chuckles visits the Wizard's Cauldron where Fantasy Writer Mande Matthews discusses her books
Marky the Wizard says:In the penultimate Matt Posner interview, the Cauldron is today graced by the multi-talented Mande Matthews
Graphic designer, company owner, animal lover, Mozart buff, prolific fantasy writer and author of the lauded ShadowLight Saga. Mande is another of those people who manage to do everything but build the ark on any given day and whose productivity is an inspiration to us all.
Sagas, prequels, mini-series, the kitchen sink: Mande is a testament to hard work and application and proof that spending ten hours a day on social networks isn't always the best use of a writer's time.
This is one of the most absorbing interviews I've carried out and there is a free copy of the prequel to her saga available to everyone who reads it. So without further ado, here's what Mande had to say from somewhere deep in the US.
Click on the link to read the interview in its entirety.
http://greenwizard62.blogspot.com/2013/10/in-and-out-of-shadowswith-mande-matthews.html
The Phil Naessens Show 10-24-2013 The Chaotic NBA Western Conference
http://www.philnaessens.com/todays-phil-naessens-show
Segment 1: SLC Dunk Managing Editor Amar joins Phil to talk Utah Jazz Basketball and encourages the massive fan base to just have patience because this team is going to be very good plus much more
Segment 2: Welcome to Loud City Managing Editor J.A. Sherman joins Phil to discuss the upcoming NBA Season, the bench, what needs to happen in Russell Westbrook’s absence, the season opener with the Utah Jazz and much more
Segment 3: Pounding the Rock Managing editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil to discuss the reason he feels the NBA Western Conference is so chaotic and why the San Antonio Spurs have an excellent chance of repeating as Western Conference Champion and much more.
Segment 1: SLC Dunk Managing Editor Amar joins Phil to talk Utah Jazz Basketball and encourages the massive fan base to just have patience because this team is going to be very good plus much moreSegment 2: Welcome to Loud City Managing Editor J.A. Sherman joins Phil to discuss the upcoming NBA Season, the bench, what needs to happen in Russell Westbrook’s absence, the season opener with the Utah Jazz and much more
Segment 3: Pounding the Rock Managing editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil to discuss the reason he feels the NBA Western Conference is so chaotic and why the San Antonio Spurs have an excellent chance of repeating as Western Conference Champion and much more.
History Trivia - Jane Seymour, third wife of Henry VIII, dies
October 24
51 Roman Emperor Domitian was born.
69 Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus, the commander of the Danube armies, loyal to Vespasian, defeated the forces of Emperor Vitellius.
439 Carthage, the leading Roman city in North Africa, fell to Genseric and the Vandals.
1147 After a siege of 4 months crusader knights led by Afonso Henriques, reconquered Lisbon.
1260 The s
pectacular Cathedral of Chartres was dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France; the cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
1360 The Treaty of Brétigny was ratified at Calais, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War.
1375 King Valdemar IV died. He united Denmark after a brief period of domination by foreign rulers.
1537 Jane Seymour, the third wife of England's King Henry VIII, died after giving birth to Prince Edward. Prince Edward became King Edward VI.
51 Roman Emperor Domitian was born.
69 Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus, the commander of the Danube armies, loyal to Vespasian, defeated the forces of Emperor Vitellius.
439 Carthage, the leading Roman city in North Africa, fell to Genseric and the Vandals.
1147 After a siege of 4 months crusader knights led by Afonso Henriques, reconquered Lisbon.
1260 The s
pectacular Cathedral of Chartres was dedicated in the presence of King Louis IX of France; the cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 1360 The Treaty of Brétigny was ratified at Calais, marking the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War.
1375 King Valdemar IV died. He united Denmark after a brief period of domination by foreign rulers.
1537 Jane Seymour, the third wife of England's King Henry VIII, died after giving birth to Prince Edward. Prince Edward became King Edward VI.
October 23, 2013
Home Wrecker author, Brenda Perlin, will be taking questions on Feed my Reads facebook event - October 24 and 25, 2013
Brenda Perlin says: If anyone is around on Thursday at 9:00am or Friday at 10:00am (Pacific Standard Time) I will be spending an hour sharing a bit of myself and my books with readers and other authors. I hope if you have a chance you can stop by and give me a visit. I will be taking questions and chatting just for the fun of it!!!!!! Just click on this link!! https://www.facebook.com/events/574611085938855/
The Phil Naessens Show 10-23-2013 2013 World Series Preview
http://www.philnaessens.com/todays-phil-naessens-show
Segment 1: Athletics Nation Lead Writer Alex Hall joins Phil to preview the 2013 World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. Alex demonstrates the similarities between the Red Sox and the Oakland A’s and the guys give their predictions on who will win the series and who will be the series MVP plus much more.
Segment 2: Blogging Mets Mark Berman joins Phil to discuss New York Mets hot stove baseball. Listen in as the guys talk about the possibility of trading for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista and Kansas City Royals 1b Billy Butler plus much more.
Segment 1: Athletics Nation Lead Writer Alex Hall joins Phil to preview the 2013 World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox. Alex demonstrates the similarities between the Red Sox and the Oakland A’s and the guys give their predictions on who will win the series and who will be the series MVP plus much more.Segment 2: Blogging Mets Mark Berman joins Phil to discuss New York Mets hot stove baseball. Listen in as the guys talk about the possibility of trading for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista and Kansas City Royals 1b Billy Butler plus much more.
History Trivia - Mark Antony and Octavian defeat Brutus' army
October 23
42 BC Roman Republican civil wars: Second Battle of Philippi – Mark Antony and Octavian decisively defeated Brutus' army. Brutus committed suicide.
425 Valentinian III was elevated as Roman Emperor, at the age of 6.
502 The Synodus Palmaris, called by Theodoric the Great ( king of the Ostrogoths, ruler of Italy, regent of the Visigoths , and a viceroyof the Eastern Roman Empire), discharged Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius.
1456 St. John of Capistrano died. A great Franciscan preacher, St. John led an army that liberated Belgrade from a Turkish invasion.
1641 Rebellion in Ireland: Catholics, under Phelim O'Neil, rose against the Protestants and massacred men, women and children to the number of 40,000 (also reported at 100,000).
1642 Royalist forces defeated the Parliamentarians at Edgehill, the first major battle of the English Civil War.
42 BC Roman Republican civil wars: Second Battle of Philippi – Mark Antony and Octavian decisively defeated Brutus' army. Brutus committed suicide.
425 Valentinian III was elevated as Roman Emperor, at the age of 6.
502 The Synodus Palmaris, called by Theodoric the Great ( king of the Ostrogoths, ruler of Italy, regent of the Visigoths , and a viceroyof the Eastern Roman Empire), discharged Pope Symmachus of all charges, thus ending the schism of Antipope Laurentius.
1456 St. John of Capistrano died. A great Franciscan preacher, St. John led an army that liberated Belgrade from a Turkish invasion.
1641 Rebellion in Ireland: Catholics, under Phelim O'Neil, rose against the Protestants and massacred men, women and children to the number of 40,000 (also reported at 100,000).
1642 Royalist forces defeated the Parliamentarians at Edgehill, the first major battle of the English Civil War.
October 22, 2013
The Phil Naessens Show 10-22-2013 Trey Burke’s Fantasy Value, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs Basketball!
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/10/22/the-phil-naessens-show-10-22-2013-trey-burkes-fantasy-value-indiana-pacers-and-san-antonio-spurs-basketball/
Segment 1: Indy Cornrows Managing Editor Tom Lewis joins Phil to discuss his concerns about the Indiana Pacers lack of pre-season rebounding, the impressive Pacer bench and much more.
Segment 2: Rotowire NBA Editor Kyle McKoewn joins Phil to answer a listeners question about the Fantasy Basketball value of injured Utah Jazz Point Guard Trey Burke and gives several sleepers in the Power Forward category plus much more.
Segment 3: Pounding the Rock Managing editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil to discuss the recent Pounding the Rock Fantasy Basketball draft that Phil was part of and who will be the San Antonio Spurs backup point guard this season plus much more
Segment 1: Indy Cornrows Managing Editor Tom Lewis joins Phil to discuss his concerns about the Indiana Pacers lack of pre-season rebounding, the impressive Pacer bench and much more.Segment 2: Rotowire NBA Editor Kyle McKoewn joins Phil to answer a listeners question about the Fantasy Basketball value of injured Utah Jazz Point Guard Trey Burke and gives several sleepers in the Power Forward category plus much more.
Segment 3: Pounding the Rock Managing editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil to discuss the recent Pounding the Rock Fantasy Basketball draft that Phil was part of and who will be the San Antonio Spurs backup point guard this season plus much more
History Trivia - King Charles Martel dies
October 22
362 A mysterious fire destroyed the temple of Apollo at Daphne outside Antioch.
741 King Charles Martel, the grandfather of the great emperor Charlemagne, died.
1303 Benedict XI was elected Pope. The brief pontificate of Benedict was dominated by difficulties with King Philip IV the Fair of France.
362 A mysterious fire destroyed the temple of Apollo at Daphne outside Antioch.
741 King Charles Martel, the grandfather of the great emperor Charlemagne, died.
1303 Benedict XI was elected Pope. The brief pontificate of Benedict was dominated by difficulties with King Philip IV the Fair of France.
October 21, 2013
Gladiator's Pen: Tag! Your it Blog Hop... I'm it!
Gladiator's Pen: Tag! Your it Blog Hop... I'm it!: Thanks so very much to Mary Ann Bernal for tagging me to take part in the Tag You’re IT blog hop. I get to share a few tid-bits about my ...
