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The Twist Podcast #223: All Tuckered Out, Biden Sets a Rematch, and an Interview with the Founders of Our House Concerts
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we shed a tear for Tucker Carlson, ponder the implications of a Biden/Trump rematch, and enjoy a new guest interview with the founders of Our House Concerts!
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Next Up: ‘Kill Swtich: A Kyle Callahan Mystery,’ Narrated by WondervoxAI (Sample Chapter)
I’ll be tweaking this cover a little, but for now you can enjoy a one-chapter sample of my next audiobook. Kill Switch: A Kyle Callahan Mystery, is the fifth book in the series and the second audiobook produced and narrated by my WondervoxAI venture. CLICK TO LISTEN, and save the date! This will be available exclusively on Kobo by the end of May.
About Kill Switch: A Kyle Callahan Mystery
In the 5th installment of the Kyle Callahan Mysteries, Kyle finds himself in therapy after ending the life of the Pride Killer, the most successful serial killer New York City has ever known. Putting an end to evil was the right thing to do, but it left Kyle in need of the services of psychotherapist Peter Benoit. Kyle decides the best way to re-engage with life is to do what he can’t stop doing: solving murders. Joined once again by his friend Detective Linda Sikorsky, Kyle takes on his first cold case, the murder of a teenager three years ago. Corinne Copley was killed on a Manhattan side street for nothing more than her cell phone. Or was that really the reason? Come along as Kyle delves into the murky undercurrent of New York City politics, pursues a crime boss who kills as easily as she breathes, and seeks justice for the father of a murdered child.
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‘Final Audition: A Marshall James Thriller’ Audiobook Now Available on Kobo
The future has arrived! The audiobook for Final Audition: A Marshall James Thriller is now available on Kobo. Produced and narrated by my very own WondervoxAI, synthetic narration. The sound is amazing. You may even find yourself with a crush on the voice I call Android Anthony. That also happens to be my middle name. Cosmic?
You can listen to a two-chapter sample HERE, and purchase the entire audiobook for a mere $8.99 HERE.
About Final Audition: A Marshall James Thriller
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Book Review: In the Company of Grace: A Veterinarian’s Memoir of Trauma and Healing, by Jody Lulich
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
The Bookworms Sez
“In the Company of Grace: A Veterinarian’s Memoir of Trauma and Healing” by Jody Lulich
c.2023, University of Minnesota Press $19.95 232 pagesYou are a product of what your parents do.
They nurtured you, and you learned to nurture. They yelled, and you discovered that shouting was the way to communicate. From them, you got your sense of humor, your earliest political beliefs, and your initial ideas of right and wrong. You’re a product of what adults around you do – or, as in the new book “In the Company of Grace” by Jody Lulich, what they don’t.
The suicide attempt on New Year’s Eve of 1966 was not Jody Lulich’s mother’s first.
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It’s a Smashing Discount at Smashwords!
It’s a Smashing Discount on Smashwords!
You can get seven of my book on Smashwords for 50 percent off through May! Settle in for a few nights of mystery and suspense at half the cost. CLICK HERE.
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WondervoxAI and MadeMark Publishing Now Offer Content Creation
That didn’t take long! MadeMark Publishing and WondervoxAI now offer content creation for your website. This can include audio supplements to your blog posts, articles and columns. For some examples:
5 Tips for Promoting Your Podcast
Podcasting is more popular than ever, with over a million podcasts available on different platforms. With such a vast number of podcasts competing for listenership, it’s important to promote your podcast effectively. Here are five tips to help you increase your audience and grow your podcast.
1. Optimize Your Podcast for SEO
Search engine optimization (SEO) refers to the techniques used to improve your ranking on search engine result pages. Optimizing your podcast for SEO involves creating relevant and informative titles and descriptions that use keywords effectively. Add a detailed description of your podcast and include links to relevant websites or social media accounts. Be sure to include your podcast’s name, as well as the names of key contributors and topics you cover.
My Date with AI: Some Words About Self-Publishing from My Ghost Writer Robot
Why Self-Publishing is a Great Option for Authors
As a writer, you have a lot of options for getting your work out there. You can go the traditional publishing route, but that can be a long and difficult journey. There’s also the option to self-publish. While it might seem daunting at first, self-publishing can be an incredible option for many authors. Here are just a few of the reasons why.
Control
One of the biggest benefits of self-publishing is the control you have over your work. You get to decide how your book looks, what it says, and how it’s marketed. This can be an incredible opportunity for authors who are tired of struggling to get their voice heard in the traditional publishing world. With self-publishing, you get to take control of your career and your work.
Contact: Mark @ WondervoxAI .com
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Mark McNease On Substack: Las Vegas Turnaround
Hey, there, what’s that sound … It’s Robot Anthony, of course!
I Do My Hair Toss …
Tennessee Tried to Ban Drag Shows. So Lizzo Invited Drag Queens Onstage
How much do I love this woman? The answer is not to cancel Pride parades (I’m looking at you, Port St. Lucie) but to have 10,000 people show up in drag and say, “So f**king arrest us.” To the gays I’ve seen commenting elsewhere that we’ve catered to the “extremists” among us: who the hell do you think fought back at Stonewall? It wasn’t your Brooks Brothers, Martha Stewart, tastefully married asses. It was the drag queens and the transsexuals, so sit down and shut up. We don’t need your approval and we will never have theirs.
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5 Tips for Promoting Your Podcast
Audio by WondervoxAI
Following is my second AI-generated blog post using Jasper. Seamless, accurate, impressive. You can sign up for Jasper and get 10,000 free credits with this referral link!
5 Tips to Effectively Promote Your Podcast
Podcasting is more popular than ever, with over a million podcasts available on different platforms. With such a vast number of podcasts competing for listenership, it’s important to promote your podcast effectively. Here are five tips to help you increase your audience and grow your podcast.
1. Optimize Your Podcast for SEO
Search engine optimization (SEO) refers to the techniques used to improve your ranking on search engine result pages. Optimizing your podcast for SEO involves creating relevant and informative titles and descriptions that use keywords effectively. Add a detailed description of your podcast and include links to relevant websites or social media accounts. Be sure to include your podcast’s name, as well as the names of key contributors and topics you cover.
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My Date with AI: Some Words About Self-Publishing from My Ghost Writer Robot
Audio narration by WondervoxAI
I embrace technology, and new advances mean new creative opportunities for me. This includes the AI/synthetic voice narration through my WondervoxAi venture (using Eleven Labs). All of my Mark McNease on Topic Substacks now include audio supplements narrated by androids, and the audiobook edition of my latest book, Final Audition: A Marshall James Thriller, is coming out with AI narration so good you’ll be challenged to tell the difference. I’m also embracing AI writing. It’s the future, and it’s here now.
Everything changes. Authors can self-publish. Musicians don’t need labels. Everybody streams. And I invite technological change into my create-o-sphere because it keeps me challenged and it’s exciting to the imaginative mind. In that vein … here is an article about self-publishing that was just written using Jasper, and it was born fully formed within minutes. Fear not, stay on the tip, explore and expand with exuberance. – The Real Mark
Why Self-Publishing is a Great Option for Authors
As a writer, you have a lot of options for getting your work out there. You can go the traditional publishing route, but that can be a long and difficult journey. There’s also the option to self-publish. While it might seem daunting at first, self-publishing can be an incredible option for many authors. Here are just a few of the reasons why.
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Savvy Senior: Fun Part-Time Jobs Ideas for Retirees
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on low-stress part-time jobs that are popular among retirees?
Part-Time Retiree
Dear Retiree,
Working part-time in retirement can be a terrific way to occupy your time and earn some extra income. The key, however, is finding the right gig that’s fun and satisfying for you. While there are literally hundreds of different part-time job opportunities out there for retirees, here are a few possibilities to explore.
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Mark McNease on Topic: A Million More Marthas
The following is from Mark McNease on Topic. Subscribe here for twice-weekly braintinis.
Prefer to listen? Enjoy your audio side dish, delivered with the soothing sounds of Android Anthony. I’m growing very fond of this guy …
Thank you to new paid subscribers Ron and Tim! You have a lifetime VIP pass to my heart. – Mark
The World Needs Heroes: Meet Martha Hickson
We went to the Hunterdon Democratic Committee spring brunch on Sunday. That’s the county we live in. One of the panel speakers was the amazing Martha Hickson, a school librarian and fierce advocate for kids’ right to read. Her story is harrowing and full of heroism, as she survived a MAGA onslaught to fight another day, and another. She was the 2022 recipient of the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced With Adversity, and she speaks with the kind of dedication and experience we need in these book-banning times. Children are not property. ‘Parental rights’ include the right to have your children given access to knowledge. And fire must be fought with fire, which Martha has an abundance of. We need a million more (we’re working on it!).
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‘Final Audition: A Marshall James Thriller’ Audiobook Coming Soon (Narrated by WondervoxAI)
Coming in May: the audiobook edition of Final Audition: A Marshall James Thriller, narrated by my very own WondervoxAI. Look for it on Kobo and anywhere else that accepts AI narration. Embrace the future … Meanwhile, enjoy this first-chapter sample.
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The Twist Podcast #222: Smells Like Theocracy, Tennessee Tussle, Hapless Headlines, and a New Guest Listicle!
Join co-hosts Mark McNease and Rick Rose as we take aim at religious extremists masquerading as judges, fist pump the Tennessee Three (No Justins, No Peace!), and discover the best things about Eurovision from listener Charlie.
