Best University Of Stirling Podcasts (2024)

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LIGHT TALK Episode 391 - "Lighting is a Contact Sport - Our Conversation with Rick Fisher" 1:09:54

1h ago1:09:54

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome acclaimed lighting designer Rick Fisher to the show. Join Rick, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Billy Elliot; Rick's amazing work at Santa fe Opera; Watching the sunset, and other things in the glorius vista behind the stage; Santa Fe's wonderful apprentice pr…

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Jami and Sara on Reader Magnets 48:47

1h ago48:47

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Episode 238 / Want some ideas on how to get readers on your newsletter list? On this Ask Us Anything episode, we have SO MANY ideas for you! Topics: Expectations for earnings Building a List Preview Promos Reader magnets Difference between pre- and post-novel reader magnets Creative reader magnets 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidk…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 390 - "Lighting the Presidential Debate - A Deep Dive with Lighting Designer Dennis Size" 1:08:30

11h ago1:08:30

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome Honorary Lumen Brother Dennis Size to the show to discuss his lighting for the historic Harris/Trump Debate. Join Dennis, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve's vacation at "The Dairy Queen Nudist Colony"; Dennis rebutting David's AI Programmer comment…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 77: Preview of Q+AI NYC Event with Lawrence Gasman, IQT President 39:10

24m ago39:10

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Tune in to the latest episode of the Quantum Tech Pod, where host Jake Duhaime is joined by Lawrence Gasman, President of IQT Research, for a deep dive into the world of Quantum and AI. With the highly anticipated Quantum + AI event coming up in New York City on October 29-30, Lawrence shares his expert insights into the current landscape of these …

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Moving from KU to Direct Sales with Luke Mitchell 54:33

7d ago54:33

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Episode 237/Guest: Luke Mitchel, science fiction and fantasy author Topics: Luke’s transition from KU to wide and direct sales Self-editing and revisions and accepting your writing style Writing short stories to refresh the creative process Moving away from social media and focusing on email marketing and direct sales 💙 Become a supporter of the po…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 389 - "MLBA: Make Light Bright Again!" 37:30

5d ago37:30

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from AI in your iPhone to "Light Talk: The Book!" Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve on the beach; Lighting report from The Nudist Colony; Apple Airpod Pro 2 hearing software and possible theatre use; New iPhones with Apple Intelligence; Get…

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Jessica Firpi on Writing Compelling Save the Cat Moments 1:13:04

14d ago1:13:04

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Episode 236 / Ever wondered why certain characters steal your heart? This week we chat with Jessica Firpi, a TV and movie reviewer as well as a K-drama enthusiast and podcast host. We explore everything from effective "save the cat" moments to why a sunshine character can make a dark character shine. If you've ever wondered how to make your charact…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 388 - "The Dude Abides" 39:24

18d ago39:24

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from "The Lumen Brothers' Institute of Stress-Free Living" to Keith Richards on the Shuffleboard Court. Join Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: A new floating arena idea for green performances; The good old days of touring in a van; Waiting to get paid…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 76: Julien Camirand Lemyre, Nord Quantique CEO and Co-Founder 23:07

14d ago23:07

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The latest Quantum Tech Pod with Julien Camirand Lemyre, CEO and Co-founder, Nord Quantique is live!Julian was born in a small town in Quebec called Sutton – a very beautiful environment where he got to a lot of stuff like skiing!He has a PhD in Experimental quantum computation from the University of Sherbrooke and conducted research on fabricating…

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Penn Cole on Writing to Market and Prepping for Publication 45:10

21d ago45:10

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Episode 235 / Fantasy romance author Penn Cole shares tips on writing to market in a way that goes beyond the usual analysis of trends and tropes, patience in the writing and publishing process, and translations using an agent. Topics: Penn’s tips on prepping for publication and ARC teams How to research and write to market in a deep way, focusing …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 387 - "Not a Business Filled with a Huge Stockpile of Stable Individuals" 36:53

28d ago36:53

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Conflict Resolution to Creative Chain Saw Techiques. Join Ellen, Brackley, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: LDI News; "Stage Managers Academy"; Time boundaries when off work; Is it wise to buy used automated lighting fixtures?; Manufacturers honoring w…

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Tik Tok Success and Being a Digital Nomad with Liz Shipton 1:03:25

1M ago1:03:25

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Episode 234 / Liz Shipton is a freelance writer, hybrid author, and full-time, off-grid, liveaboard sailor. She shares how changing her lifestyle to become a digital nomad created more time for writing and how she uses Tik Tok to market her books. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episodes, the…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 386 - "Delightful!" 56:27

20d ago56:27

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Timing Cues, to Monkeys in Stan's Bidet. Join Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Stan's Greek Cruise; Lox, Bagels, and Avocado Toast; USITT coming to Long Beach; David' Pre-tech at the San Francisco Opera; The best team ever!; Educating yourself in architectura…

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Writing Hacks with Author and Developmental Editor Barbara Emodi 43:03

1M ago43:03

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Episode 233 / Ever wished you had some writing hacks to make your drafting and editing go more smoothly? (And who hasn’t?) Then this episode with cozy author Barbara Emodi is for you! Barbara is a developmental editor for emerging writers and has great insights. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast and get access to the backlist of exclusive suppo…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 385 - "Pictures of Lili's and Lasers" 49:36

1M ago49:36

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss everything from Lasers on Sharks, to Steve Trying to Drive to Dairy Queen. Join Ellen, Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: New lighting books; What to do when your budget is cut by 50%; How many lights do you really need?; Lili's at LDI; Incorporating AI into lightin…

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Jessie Kwak on Finding Joy in Your Writing Process and Cross-Genre Marketing Tips 55:32

1M ago55:32

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Episode 232 / Jessie Kwak writes supernatural thrillers and sci-fi crime as well as nonfiction productivity books including, From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book. Topics: Trusting your own process, reassessing expectations, and enjoying the writing process How Jessie blends sci-fi and crime genres and found her second series easier to…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 384 - "Tag-Team Designing - Our Conversation with Jane Cox" 56:26

1M ago56:26

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Tony Award Winner Lighting Designer, Jane Cox. Join Jane, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Winning the Tony for "Appropriate"; Getting light into difficult spaces; Your career is a series of relationships; Working with John Doyle; How to Play in the theater; The…

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Publishing Options with Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press 50:58

2M ago50:58

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Episode 231 / Dr. Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press, a literary hybrid publisher dedicated to author rights, joins us to discuss different publishing options, letting go of the mindset that you must have an agent, and the importance of a personal brand. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episo…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 383 - "Making it Epic! - Our Review of the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremonies" 37:52

2M ago37:52

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister discuss their reviews of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris Opening Ceremony. Join Ellen, Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: The boldnesss and brilliant audacity of the French show creators; Rain, rain, rain; Celine Dion's unbelievable performance; The Eiffel Tower as you ha…

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🔒 Supporter Episode: Enemies to Lovers Trope 🔪→♥️ 39:20

2M ago39:20

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Subscriber-only episode In this supporter-exclusive chat, we broke down the Enemies to Lovers trope–and it’s not just for romance novels! From Pride and Prejudice to You've Got Mail, we've got tons of insights and examples that show how friction and chemistry can turn rivalry into romance. Why readers love this trope The need to maintain the core c…

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Finding your Community and Navigating Dyslexia with A.B. Herron 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Episode 230 / A.B. Herron blends elements of fantasy and romance in her fiction. She shares about balancing a full-time job while diving headfirst into the world of writing, the joy of connecting with readers at book fairs, and the critical role a supportive community plays in overcoming challenges, especially for authors with dyslexia. 💙 🎙 Become …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 382 - "Dance, Music, and Light - Our Conversation with Brandon Stirling Baker" 44:02

2M ago44:02

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister interview Broadway lighting designer Brandon Stirling Baker. Join Brandon, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Brandon’s journey to Dance Lighting; The life and journey of “Illinoise”; The lighting and camera process of preparing your show for the Tony broadcast; The Journey…

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🎭 Relationship Arcs with September C. Fawkes 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

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Episode 229 / Learn about the four basic types of relationship arcs from freelance developmental editor and writing writing instructor, September C. Fawkes. Discover how mapping arcs can define the direction and evolution of your characters' relationships and create a dynamic, zigzag narrative. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to t…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 381 - "Pure Joy - Our Conversation with Brian MacDevitt and Nick Solyom" 57:05

2M ago57:05

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brother and Sister interview Broadway designers Brian MacDevitt and Nick Solyom. Join Brian, Nick, Ellen, and David as they pontificate about: Bryan and Nick's working process; Lighting "The Outsiders"; People vs. scenery vs. effects... Finding the correct color temperature; Getting lighting notes from Ray C…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 75: Algorithmiq CEO & Co-Founder, Sabrina Maniscalco 38:58

2M ago38:58

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Sabrina Maniscalco – CEO and co-founder, Algorithmiq, is live!Sabrina grew up in a small town called Mazzara, in southwestern Sicily, facing Africa.Two years before she went to university, she got a telescope as a birthday present and started to observe the stars and read about how galaxies are formed. This is what s…

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🎧 Kemper Donovan on Building An Audience Through Podcasting 1:05:47

2M ago1:05:47

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Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the p…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 380 - "Ocean Views - Our Tribute to Bill Klages" 50:54

2M ago50:54

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!), along with designers John Gresch, Jeff Ravitz, and Dennis Size, pay tribute to Broadcast Lighting Legend Bill Klages. Join Ellen, John, Jeff, Dennis, Brackley, and Steve as they discuss the amazing career of Bill Klages. From his early career as a lighting technician to his many telev…

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🌦️Writing with ADHD and Surviving Life’s Storms with Liz Long 47:54

3M ago47:54

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Episode 227 / Liz Long shares her journey of embracing her own uniqueness, particularly in relation to ADHD and finding peace and growth after personal loss. Quick note: the language in this episode isn’t as family-friendly as our usual G/PG episodes, so just be aware of that. 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exc…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 379 - "Stinky Shoes" 39:19

2M ago39:19

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss everything from Building and Destroying Your Reputation, to "You Can Take That Sock to the Grave With You". Join Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Latest Carribean hurricane news; SGM egress protective fixtures; "My feet are killing me!"; Darn Tuff; Replacing in…

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📶 Using Excel to Write a Book with Paul Indigo 52:00

3M ago52:00

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Episode 226 / Author, musician, and marketer, Paul Indigo shares insights on seeking validation, embracing our voice, and the unconventional use of an Excel spreadsheet for writing and marketing. If you’ve tried all the writing software and haven’t found one that works for you, perhaps your answer is a spreadsheet! 💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the pod…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 378 - "An Outlaw Solution" 47:07

3M ago47:07

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Finding Qualified Technology Teachers to Sipping Buffalo Milk on the Bay. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: How to critique lighting designs; Controlling lighting systems remotely; How to integrate lights that can't be dimmed into a lighting design; Ken B…

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✨ Magan Vernon on Navigating Self-Doubt, Criticism, and Creative Renewal 41:58

3M ago41:58

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Episode 225 / Megan Vernon, author of over 40 romance novels, joins us to talk about starting over after a difficult experience of being publicly criticized. We talk about the need to give ourselves grace and the importance of a supportive community for navigating the ups and downs of a writing career. Megan shares about her creation of the Mojo Do…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 377 - "This Ain't Football!, It's the Tony Awards!" 1:01:35

3M ago1:01:35

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) meet for a roundtable discussion on this year's Tony Awards and Design Software Subscriptions. Join Ellen, Zak, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Happy Birthday, Stan!; So much video during this year's Tony Awards show... so where are the Projection and Video categories?; Spor…

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📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps 50:12

3M ago50:12

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Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 376 - "Jump Into the Deep End and Go, Baby!" 46:23

3M ago46:23

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from IOS 18 to "Stable Confusion". Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: How to get started with Artificial Intelligence; Bob Boniol's AI Generative Art Webinar; Midjourney, DALI, Sora, and all the toys; It's all about the prompt; The evolution of us; Our unful…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 74: Quantum AI with Enrique Lizaso Olmos, CEO Multiverse Computing 47:35

3M ago47:35

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Enrique Lizaso Olmos, Founder and CEO of Multiverse Computing, is live!Enrique has a degree in mathematics, a PhD in biostatistics, an MD, and an MBA. He is also a former university professor, having taught engineering, mechatronics, statistics, finance, and marketing at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.For 22 y…

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🩻 Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter 56:05

3M ago56:05

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Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need. Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writer’s block. We al…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 375 - "The Myth of One Person Doing it All - Our Discussion with David Bengali" 49:02

4M ago49:02

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) interview Projections and Video Designer David Bengali. Join David, Ellen, Steve, and Zak as they pontificate about: David's journey from Lighting Designer to Projections Designer; Should projections and video designers have their own Tony nominations category?; The baggage that comes …

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🔒 Supporter Episode: 🔎 Incorporating Mystery Elements into Your Writing 21:15

4M ago21:15

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Subscriber-only episode Ever wondered how to add a twist of mystery to your narrative? Find out exactly what mystery elements are, how to sprinkle them into your narrative, and why they keep readers turning the pages. Whether you're writing romance, sci-fi, or fantasy, a mystery can add layers of intrigue and depth to your story. I'll be sharing so…

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🧚‍♂️ Writing Middle Grade Books with Jessica Renwick 59:51

4M ago59:51

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Episode 222 / Jessica Renwich, who writes fantasy and horror for kids ages 9-12, joined us to share her experience as an indie middle grade author. She has terrific insights on approaching schools for author visits and the impact of creating whimsical and fun content to appeal to young readers. In addition to discussing how marketing middle grade b…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 374 - "Two Tons of Nothin'" 42:39

4M ago42:39

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Disasterous Wedding Lighting to Rock Lobsters. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: "Please... someone turn on the Lights!"; Non-performers' aversion to stage lighting; "State of the Art Technology" ideas for new magnate high schools; Digital scenery vs. …

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🔗 Amy Pine on Creating a Community 43:26

4M ago43:26

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Episode 221 / Looking to grow a community around your books? Romance author Amy Pine shares how she and her co-hosts created a podcast and built a vibrant community around Korean dramas. We also dive into craft book recommendations, beat sheets, and combining tropes in unexpected ways. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give yo…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 73: Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice 34:52

4M ago34:52

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Zhanet Zaharieva, Chief Operating Officer of Quantum Dice, is live!Zhanet earned a DPhil from the University of Oxford in Materials Science where she designed novel methods for the development of quantum dot technologies.As the result of creating a patent application from her doctoral research, Zhanet began consideri…

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Lidia and Valeriya on Belarus, its culture and language 28:08

4M ago28:08

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LIGHT TALK Episode 373 - "The Mouse in the House" 34:25

4M ago34:25

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) talk about everything from How to Become Famous to Baby Reindeer. Join Ellen, Brackley, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Is it possible to get an even distribution of haze?; "There is a fine line between stupid and genius"; Advantages of using a performer tracking syst…

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💡KimBoo York on Discovery Writing 47:34

4M ago47:34

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Episode 220 / KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether you thrive on outlining or prefer a more free-flowing approach, there are different techniques to suit your writing style. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a …

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LIGHT TALK Episode 372 - "It's All About the Show..." 56:49

4M ago56:49

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk about everything from Apple AI to Getting Sacked From a Show. Join Ellen, Zak, and David as they pontificate about: The new iPad Pros with Tandem OLED; The Sphere and Holoplot; Volume vs. Clarity; Choosing the best video resolution to use when your projection surfaces are very clo…

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Quantum Tech Pod Episode 72: Andrei Dragomir, Aquark Technologies 41:46

4M ago41:46

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My latest Quantum Tech Pod with Andrei Dragomir – Co-Founder and CEO of quantum company Aquark Technologies is live!Andrei grew up in Romania in a house with a scientific focus: his mother is a professor of physics, and his father is an engineer. He remembers as a kid going to his mom's lab after school, where his toys of choice were the devices ly…

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Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over 53:24

4M ago53:24

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Episode 219 / Martha Carr is a journalist who now writes escapist fiction in the urban fantasy genre with a lot of magic, some action and adventure, and a little romance. Martha shares about beating health challenges, changing her business model, and dealing with the ups and downs of publishing. We also talk about leaving regret behind, her Kicksta…

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LIGHT TALK Episode 371 - "Birds Eye" 42:36

5M ago42:36

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Recognizing Video and Projection Designers to "Deinstitutionalizing". Join Brackley, Stan, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: Celebrating Brothers Brackley's and Stan's retirement; Wendall Harrington's Tony; How to create a fire effect without burning down the the…

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