This week we here stories from:
Krista Heiser
Norval Joe
Guy David
And you get the text only of my story due to the length of the recording.
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Also this week I had a special guest while I was recording my one year old who was not feeling so well. He snores through must of the recording but that should not be a reflection on the story quality.
I talk about my blog post / podcast on Talking Hites on ways to improve and promote this podcast.
Lastly I played two promos for The Geek Survival Guide and Star Wars Codename Starkeeper.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Big Questions
In this episode I talk about The Adventures of Indiana Jim and the Geek Survival Guide both are worth your time.
So I am going to ask the big questions, and hope and pray that I get some answers.
Yes, I know the answer is 42
Yes, I know that is not god behind the great barrier. That guy just needs a starship, and a life. And that James T. Kirk will only die when he is alone, or close to it. Don't eat too many mashmellons. That you need your pain.
Oh and
Yes, I know that Firefly will probably never come back.
Yes, I know that my freeze ray takes some time to warm up so I should hide under a cover, looking like a statue while it warms up.
Okay, okay, okay! Enough already. So my questions are not that big. But I do think that they are important.
So here we go:
1. I think that we have here at GreatHites some incredibly talented authors. And I am not talking about myself, instead talking about such people as Anima, Guy, Norval, Laurence, Justin, Peter, Robert, Joseph, and our newest member Krista, I know you have not read her story yet, because I have not posted it yet, but I have and it is Fantastic.
Because these people write such wonderful stuff, I really want more people to read it so, I am asking you, what you think the best way to promote GreatHites would be? These people need to be recognized, and I want them to be so your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
2. Feed Back... How do I get some? I mean other than begging and pleading, becuase I won't do that... Okay, yes I will Please, please, please, please leave your feed back about the stories. I don't have a feed back line, but feel free to record your feed back and e-mail it to. leave a comment on this site or the greathites site. Send me a text e-mail. I know as one of the authors, the authors would love some feedback. Besides I am getting lonely out there in cyberspace.
3. What can I do to make GreatHites better? I am open to any and or all suggestions. More Music, less music, more talking, less talking more promos, less well you get the point. If you want something added or taken away let me know. I know one of the areas of contention has been having Alex read the stories that I don't get recordings for. I am open to other suggestions. For example if you would like to do readings for me that would be really cool. I would do them but you have no idea how long it takes me to get though my own stuff. I stutter and stammer so much it usually take me nearly three times as long as the story to get the recording and then editing is a nightmare so...
4 Should I shift from a weekly podcast, to maybe a monthly thing?
The long and short of this is that I want GreatHites to be one of the best short story podcasts out there. I think you folks who write for this Podcast deserve nothing less. Please help me to do that.
So leave a comment, send me an e-mail text or audio comment, just please let me know what you are thinking, and I will do my best to make this a better show.
Download TH #5
So I am going to ask the big questions, and hope and pray that I get some answers.
Yes, I know the answer is 42
Yes, I know that is not god behind the great barrier. That guy just needs a starship, and a life. And that James T. Kirk will only die when he is alone, or close to it. Don't eat too many mashmellons. That you need your pain.
Oh and
Yes, I know that Firefly will probably never come back.
Yes, I know that my freeze ray takes some time to warm up so I should hide under a cover, looking like a statue while it warms up.
Okay, okay, okay! Enough already. So my questions are not that big. But I do think that they are important.
So here we go:
1. I think that we have here at GreatHites some incredibly talented authors. And I am not talking about myself, instead talking about such people as Anima, Guy, Norval, Laurence, Justin, Peter, Robert, Joseph, and our newest member Krista, I know you have not read her story yet, because I have not posted it yet, but I have and it is Fantastic.
Because these people write such wonderful stuff, I really want more people to read it so, I am asking you, what you think the best way to promote GreatHites would be? These people need to be recognized, and I want them to be so your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
2. Feed Back... How do I get some? I mean other than begging and pleading, becuase I won't do that... Okay, yes I will Please, please, please, please leave your feed back about the stories. I don't have a feed back line, but feel free to record your feed back and e-mail it to. leave a comment on this site or the greathites site. Send me a text e-mail. I know as one of the authors, the authors would love some feedback. Besides I am getting lonely out there in cyberspace.
3. What can I do to make GreatHites better? I am open to any and or all suggestions. More Music, less music, more talking, less talking more promos, less well you get the point. If you want something added or taken away let me know. I know one of the areas of contention has been having Alex read the stories that I don't get recordings for. I am open to other suggestions. For example if you would like to do readings for me that would be really cool. I would do them but you have no idea how long it takes me to get though my own stuff. I stutter and stammer so much it usually take me nearly three times as long as the story to get the recording and then editing is a nightmare so...
4 Should I shift from a weekly podcast, to maybe a monthly thing?
The long and short of this is that I want GreatHites to be one of the best short story podcasts out there. I think you folks who write for this Podcast deserve nothing less. Please help me to do that.
So leave a comment, send me an e-mail text or audio comment, just please let me know what you are thinking, and I will do my best to make this a better show.
Download TH #5
Monday, January 26, 2009
Great Hites Prompt number 39
This weeks Prompt is:
"The flames lept higher that they would have thought possible. "
All Stories for this prompt are due by Midnight Tuesday February 3rd. Email the text of the story and a recording if you would like me to include it in the podcast to jeffrey dot hite at gmail dot com.
good luck. And don't forget to come out to the site and vote for your Favorite stories this week.
Don't forget to go out to iTunes or podcast pickle or both and leave a review. It is a great way to let people know about great hites and what you think of it.
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"The flames lept higher that they would have thought possible. "
All Stories for this prompt are due by Midnight Tuesday February 3rd. Email the text of the story and a recording if you would like me to include it in the podcast to jeffrey dot hite at gmail dot com.
good luck. And don't forget to come out to the site and vote for your Favorite stories this week.
Don't forget to go out to iTunes or podcast pickle or both and leave a review. It is a great way to let people know about great hites and what you think of it.
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Catholic Vote
I was going to apologize for two Faith based posts in a week, but I'm not going to. This is part of my life that that is what is this blog is about. If I upset some people, then I will deal with it.
Enjoy.
If for some reason you can't see the video here, please feel free to visit the originating site. http://www.catholicvote.com/
Enjoy.
If for some reason you can't see the video here, please feel free to visit the originating site. http://www.catholicvote.com/
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Another Free story From Neil Gaiman
If you could not already tell I am fan of Neil Gaiman. Thanks to Mur Lafferty for pointing this one out to me.
The Day the Saucers Came
The Day the Saucers Came
New Media Message From the Pope
Being a Catholic myself, and a sinner, but still someone who attempts to follow the faith as closely as possible, this message hit home for me. Without being too cliche, New Media is the way of the future. Not that it is the case with my site, but the idea that one person can speak (write, perform) and thousands for people that are geographically separated can nearly instantly share the experience is incredible.
I found one paragraph particularly important, and one of many reasons I strive to keep my sites PG rated:
Those who are active in the production and dissemination of new media content, therefore, should strive to respect the dignity and worth of the human person. If the new technologies are to serve the good of individuals and of society, all users will avoid the sharing of words and images that are degrading of human beings, that promote hatred and intolerance, that debase the goodness and intimacy of human sexuality or that exploit the weak and vulnerable.
I think that The Holy Father says it better so I will stop talking now and just give you the like to his talk. Holy Father Pope Benedictus XVI talks about new media
I would love to hear your thoughts about this.
Jeff
I found one paragraph particularly important, and one of many reasons I strive to keep my sites PG rated:
Those who are active in the production and dissemination of new media content, therefore, should strive to respect the dignity and worth of the human person. If the new technologies are to serve the good of individuals and of society, all users will avoid the sharing of words and images that are degrading of human beings, that promote hatred and intolerance, that debase the goodness and intimacy of human sexuality or that exploit the weak and vulnerable.
I think that The Holy Father says it better so I will stop talking now and just give you the like to his talk. Holy Father Pope Benedictus XVI talks about new media
I would love to hear your thoughts about this.
Jeff
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