The Word Count
By R.B. Wood
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Podcast Description
By writers, for writers...
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ExplicitThe Word Count Podcast-Episode 22 | We have a fantastic show for you this week-nine stories based on the theme "I washed the blood from my hands..." Guests include Eden Baylee, Mhari Simpson, Kadin Seton, Matthew Munson, Julia Mae Staley, C. Thomas Smith, Jordan Jones, Kimberly Gould and Bill Kirton. WARNING some weird tales follow! Your host is R. B. Wood Show notes: http://www.rbwood.com | 1/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count Podcast 2nd Halloween Special | Welcome to The Word Count's second Halloween Special! Host: R.B. Wood Four ghoulish stories from our fiendish contributors: Monica “Spooky” Marier, Matthew “Non-sparkly Vampire” Munson, Awantika “New Comer” Joshi and C. Thomas “Macabre” Smith. We are also celebrating the release of my first novel, The Prodigal’s Foole, which can be picked up via Amazon, Smashwords, Omnilit and other fine eRetailers. I read the first portion of TPF at the end of the cast! Happy Halloween!! | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 19 | This week's theme is the quote "The only difference between a madman and me is that I'm not mad" Stories this week from Bill Kirton, Aubra Penner, Kadin Seton, C. Thomas Smith and Eden Baylee. Host: R. B. Wood Show notes: http://www.rbwood.com | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Word Count-Episode 18 | In celebration of the release for Book Two of the Evan Gabriel Trilogy, GABRIEL'S RETURN, this week we chat with author STEVE UMSTEAD. He also reads the first chapter of Gabriel's Return! Host: R. B. Wood Show Notes: http://www.rbwood.com | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 17 | This week's show is based on the readers/voters of host R. B. Wood's blog. The theme: "It happened so quickly I had no time to think, only react..." Guests include Bill Kirton, Eden Baylee, Matthew Munson and Kadin Seton. Show notes: http://www.rbwood.com | 8/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 16 | This week's show is based on the theme "Your character suspects his/her husband is having an affair and decides to spy on him. What she/he discovers is not what he/she was expecting..." Host: RB Wood The guest writers this week are Eden Baylee, Bill Kirton and newcomer Michelle Birbeck. Show notes can be found at http://www.rbwood.com | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 15 | Welcome to Episode 15 of “The Word Count” podcast! This week’s show is based on the theme “A taxi ride late one night in the city turns strange when…” Your host is R. B. Wood and guests this week include Eden Baylee, Matthew Munson and M. James Blood. Show Notes can be found at http://www.rbwood.com | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 14 | Welcome to Episode 14 of The Word Count Podcast hosted by R. B. Wood! The voted-on theme this week: “Interaction with a character of your creation with a famous fictional character.” Our Guests: Monica Marier, M. A. Fink, Matthew Munson, Kadin Seton, and Eden Baylee Show Notes: http://www.rbwood.com | 5/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Podcast for Japan | The very special edition of The Word Count, hosted by R.B. Wood, features stories and poems from the upcoming anthology: "NEW SUN RISING: Stories for Japan" edited by FRANKIE SACHS. Along with an interview with Frankie, guests include: Berit Ellingsen, Mark Kerstetter, Fritz Bogott, Damien C. Edwards, Marcus Speh, Donald Jacob Uitvlught, Tyson Bley and Simon Paul Wilson. Guest readings also include: Annie Evett, Marcus Pater, Solange Noir and Jane Roberts. Show Notes can be found at: http://www.rbwood.com | 4/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 12 | Theme: "Pick a Line from Your Favorite Song..." Hosted by R.B. Wood Guest this week include: J. D. Robinson, Monica Marier, Christopher Blanchard, Kadin Seton, Matthew Munson, L. M. Stull, Suzannah Burke and Eden Baylee. Show Notes: http://www.rbwood.com | 4/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 11 | The 11th episode of The Word Count Podcast is dedicated to all those impacted by the tragedy in Japan. This week's writer's showcase hosted by R. B. Wood is based of the prompt "I Have a Secret..." Guests include: Eden Baylee, Monica Marier, Bill Kirton, Diane Nelson, Matthew Munson, J. D. Robinson, Suzannah Burke and L. M. Stull. Show notes can be found at: http://www.rbwood.com | 3/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 10 | Welcome back dear listeners! Your host, R. B. Wood, has a great show for you based on the prompt: A Conversation with Death. Guests this week include: Monica Marier, L. M. Stull, Nya Rawlyns, Matthew Munson, J. D. Robinson, Eden Baylee and Bill Kirton (who I owe a big MEA CULPA too as his submission ended up in the Spam folder but was too good to leave off the cast, thus the rerelease). Show notes can be found at: http://www.rbwood.com | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 9 | WARNING NC-17 Content ahead! In cooperation with Pfoxmoor Publishing and the Pfoxchase imprint, this week's show has an EROTIC theme! Your host, R. B. Wood, is all a-flutter! Authors who contributed their talents to Dancing in the Dark: An Anthology of Erotica join us this week. I also interview the Creative Director of Pfoxmoor, Diane Nelson. Authors include: Diane Nelson, T. L. Tyson, Noelle Pierce, S.A. Sayuri and Sessha Batto. Show notes can be found at: www.rbwood.com | 2/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 8 | The first podcast of the New Year! This week's show was based off a prompt: "The Unexpected" The same prompt was used this week in Leah Petersen's 5 Minute Fiction competition - and we feature two short tales from a finalist and the winner! Guests include: Paul Freeman, Matthew Munson (as read by Lisa Lindsel), Monica Marier, Emma Newman, Diane Nelson and Sessha Batto. Author bios and show notes can be found at: http://www.rbwood.com and select 'The Word Count' menu item. Host: R. B. Wood | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 7 | Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Welcome to a short podcast for the holiday season! Stories from Lisa Fox, Matthew Munson and Suzannah Burke. Show Notes: http://www.rbwood.com | 12/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 6 | The second NaNoWriMo podcast with guests Diane Nelson, Monica Marier and Suzannah Burke. I throw in a bit of my entry, TimeSlip Syndicate as well. Show notes: http://www.rbwood.com | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 5 | This is a shorter episode entitled “Half Way” as it is close to 15 November, half way through National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). The theme for this episode is, of course, in honor of National Novel Writing month-- where four intrepid guests are reading from their NaNo-based Works In Progress. Our guests for this show: Noelle Pierce, Christopher Blanchard, Nya Rawlins and L.M. Stall Show notes and other details can be found at www.rbwood.com | 11/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 4 | Welcome ghoulies and ghosties to the HALLOWEEN SPECIAL episode of The Word Count! Your fiendish host, R.B. Wood will guide you through stories most evil this all hallow's eve. Guests include Emmett Spain, Diane Nelson, Bill Kirton, Matthew Munson, Suzannah Burke, Jeremy C. Shipp, Monica Marier, Sessha Batto and Jeff Pfaller. Your host even throws in a short of his own for this most macabre of seasons. Show notes can be found at www.rbwood.com | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Word Count-Episode 3 | A double-length feature for the third installment of The Word Count hosted by RB Wood. Called "A Writer's Showcase," this episode features poetry, fiction, sexuality and some seriously creepy entries. Guests include: Robert James Russell, Diane Nelson, Jeff Sinclair & Kim Jewell, Mercedes M. Yardley, TL Tyson, Matthew Munson, Aaron Polson, Penelope Fletcher, Mark Souza, Monica Marier, Sessha Batto and Christopher Blanchard. | 10/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Word Count-Episode 2 | A discussion of social media and how Twitter and your own blog can help you get noticed as a writer. Interviews with JAYM GATES and T. L. Tyson. Hosted by R. B. Wood | 9/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Word Count-Episode 1 | The pilot episode of The Word Count podcast hosted by R. B. Wood. A discussion of one writer’s journey to publication with help from a boat load of talented folks. This week’s episode is “The Idea.” Interviews with authors Emmett Spain and Leah Petersen. Special thanks to Eric and Chuck over at “The Eagles Fancast” www.rbwood.com | 9/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Very interesting, very informative for writers
I didn't know what to expect of this 'cast when I first heard about it, but I was pleasantly surprised by how interesting it was for aspiring writers to hear from our own. Well worth the listen.
The Word Count Podcast Rocks
The Word Count Podcasts are a wonderful way to discover emerging and established authors. With so many demands on our time and attention, being able to listen to a story can be wonderfully relaxing. It is reminiscent of the good ole radio days. Richard Wood does an excellent job of presenting each author, providing context and seques from one story to another. Thematically each program is unique. There really is something for everyone here.
Great Podcast for People who Love to Write
If you've ever wondered what some of your favorite new writers sound like - this is the place to go. The WORD COUNT Podcast provides a wonderful forum to showcase emerging talent in different genres.
R. B. Wood is a gracious host, and contributors will find his style generous and accommodating.
To listen to authors who are fresh, on the cutting edge, and not afraid to share their talent, look no further than the WORD COUNT Podcast.
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