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Episode 56: Casts A Demon Shadow by Derek J. Goodman

Posted in Action, Adventure, Derek J. Goodman, Drama, Novelette, Western on December 17, 2009 by dunesteef

The lads are excited to present the first novelette on the Dunesteef. In the Old West town of Ogre Ridge, heavy-drinking, broken-hearted Cassie Grant finds herself in the middle of two powerful feuding families. Magical, necromancer families. Cassie won’t last for very long, unless she has help. Supernatural help.

Afterward, Big and Rish talk a little bit about story length and Westerns, and a lot about, well, an array of rambling topics. An embarrassing array.

Special thanks to Julie Hoverson for lending her voice to the story.

Right click HERE to download the episode, select Save Link As, and save the file to your hard drive.

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Episode 55: Final Exam by Edward McKeown

Posted in Action, Adventure, Edward McKeown, Horror, Science Fiction, Short Story on December 7, 2009 by dunesteef

First contact between humans and a being from another planet happens in the New Mexico desert, near a nuclear testing range. The humans are a group of wide-eyed teenagers, and the otherworldly being calls itself Hotkas. Hotkas does not come in peace.

Also, Ank-Oatfield talk about aliens, the era of optimistic Science Fiction, and Disney’s upcoming The Princess and the Frog.outtake

Today’s story is produced by Liz Mierzejewski. Also special thanks to Wes Desantis, Garry Gulledge, Sharon Mierzejewski, Mark Mierzejewski, and Liz Mierzejewski for lending their voices to the story.

Right click to download the episode HERE.

Related Links:
Edward McKeown on SFWA and on SFReader
Rosengarden Media
Liz Mierzejewski’s Site
Some sound effects in today’s episode are from Freesound.org and Sounddogs.com
Music is by Matthew Tyas

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

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Episode 53: The Strange Affair Of The Artisan’s Heart by Joshua Reynolds

Posted in Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Joshua Reynolds, Mystery, Science Fiction, Short Story, Steampunk on November 16, 2009 by dunesteef

Popoca is an Ameriquetzlan diplomat abroad in the world’s capitol, London. He is summoned to the scene of a crime, where he meets an old friend and finds a murdered man.

Afterward, Big talks about the complexities of this particular tale, while Rish mainly tries to insult everyone. Also, an important announcement is made, and Rish introduces the stupidest game of all time.

Special thanks to Josh Roseman for the editing on this story.

Right click to download the episode HERE.

Related Links:
Josh Reynolds’ Blog
Robots Beyond on the Permuted Press Site and on Amazon.com
The Dead Robots Society
Josh Roseman’s Site
Music in today’s episode: La traversée by Ehma
Some sound effects in today’s episode are from Freesound.org

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Episode 47: The Broken Mirror Story Event, Part 2

Posted in Action, BMSE, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Josh Roseman, Liz Mierzejewski, Mystery, Science Fiction, Short Story, Wendy Cooper on September 29, 2009 by dunesteef

“Someone arrives in town, and discovers that everyone there is exactly the same.”

In this episode, we feature three different pieces on the above theme, by three different authors.

In “Wrong Turn,” a traveling family encounters a world that could only exist in Wendy Cooper’s imagination. Or could it?

In “Where Once Your Soul Dwelled” by Liz Mierzejewski, Mike has the misfortune of stopping for gas in the wrong little town, running into an unfriendly bunch of . . . twins? bloopers

In “27 Jennifers” Josh Roseman tells of a young woman who is considered all-too replaceable by her demanding husband Michael.

Also, Rish and Big open the doors to next month’s story contest.

Special thanks to Liz Mierzejewski, and Dani Cutler for lending their voices to today’s show.

Right click to download the episode HERE.

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Episode 46: The Broken Mirror Story Event, Part 1

Posted in Action, Adventure, BMSE, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, J.M. Perkins, Kevin Anderson, Michael A. Kechula, Mystery, Poetry, Science Fiction, Short Story on September 19, 2009 by dunesteef

“Someone arrives in town, and discovers that everyone there is exactly the same.”

In this episode, we feature three different pieces on the above theme, by three different authors.

In “The Return,” Kevin Anderson interprets the subject in verse.

In “Scriptopia,” Michael A. Kechula tells of a visit to a strange place, where everyone is a writer, but Kevin would decidedly not be welcome.

In “Chemo: The Town of Golden Woods” by J.M. Perkins, an elite team of trained agents is sent into a little town, in search of the previous team that went in . . . and didn’t report back. bloopers

Special thanks to Josh Roseman, Nicole Suddeth, Liz Mierzejewski, Abbie Hilton, and Marcus Brodeur for lending their voices to today’s show.

Right click to download the episode HERE.

Related Links:
Kevin Anderson’s site
Michael A. Kechula’s two books: The Area 51 Option and Full Deck Of Zombies
J.M. Perkins’ site
Josh Roseman’s Site
Liz Mierzejewski’s site
Abbie Hilton’s site
Music by Roger Subirana: Requiem, A Piece Of Heaven, Morphosis, and Pyraminx

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Episode 43: Time In A Rice Bowl by Rick Kennett

Posted in Action, Horror, Novelette, Rick Kennett on August 23, 2009 by dunesteef

Ernie Pine’s niece, Christine, has become tangled up in an hundred-year-old Chinese spell. Now, Ernie is caught in a mad dash to save her from an evil force that is trying to steal that ancient magic. But is Christine even alive anymore?

Also, Rish and Big talk about ghosts, and their past experiences with them. They also do a lot of whining. outtake

Special thanks to Cameron Horsburgh, Deb Sampson, Belinda Raisin, and Ildiko Susany for lending their voices to this episode, and to Liz Mierzejewski for the fantastic artwork.

Right click to download the episode HERE.

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Episode 33: In Absence Of Mind Wiping Thingies by Derek J. Goodman

Posted in Action, Comedy, Derek J. Goodman, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Short Story on May 20, 2009 by dunesteef

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Nothing exciting ever happens to Kaylee. Her life is almost as boring as yours. And then she meets the Man In The Box, and her world is finally opened to adventure and mystery. But is it really worth all the paperwork?

Also, Rish and Big talk about “X-men Origins: Wolverine,” and many detours along the way. Spoiler Alert: don’t listen to the post story chat if you haven’t seen the movie, but are still planning to do so in the future.

Rish & Big @ Wolverine

Right click to download the episode HERE.

Episode 26: With Mars In His Hand by Bosley Gravel

Posted in Action, Bosley Gravel, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story on March 20, 2009 by dunesteef

Javi Jelcor has lost his young wife. He can either accept it and move on with his life, or give in to despair. But there’s a third choice: take the body to Mars, and see if the stories of resurrection are true. What would you do?

Also, Rish and Big talk about the unusual circumstances behind this story’s ending. Was this ending more satisfying than it might have been? Is a writer obligated to change his ending? Is an editor out of line to ask for changes or make them on his own? What do you think?outtake

Special thanks to Gino Moretto for today’s episode art.

Right click to download the episode HERE.

Related Links:
Bosley Gravel’s Site
Forbidden Speculation on Amazon
Gino’s Art Site

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Episode 8: Woman Called Witch by Doug McIntire

Posted in Action, Doug McIntire, Horror, Short Story on September 6, 2008 by dunesteef

What’s more scary than being in a bank when three men come in to rob it? Being in a bank with three robbers…and a strangely calm old woman. A woman called Witch.

Also, Rish and Big talk about the Horror genre, its sad ghettoization, and what scares people.

Special thanks to Melissa Hills for the episode art.

Right click to download the Episode HERE.

Episode 7: Enter Sandman by Jeff Carlson

Posted in Action, Jeff Carlson, Science Fiction, Short Story, Sports on August 26, 2008 by dunesteef

The Sandman plays Smashball in the Lunar League, and he’s discovered a conspiracy. What should he do with this bombshell information? Find out in today’s story, Enter Sandman by Jeff Carlson.

Also Rish and Big talk about fictional sports in film and literature.

Special thanks to Melissa Hills for the episode art.

Right click to download the episode by clicking HERE.

The Dunesteef Audio Fiction Magazine

Archive for the Action Category

Episode 56: Casts A Demon Shadow by Derek J. Goodman

Episode 55: Final Exam by Edward McKeown

Episode 53: The Strange Affair Of The Artisan’s Heart by Joshua Reynolds

Episode 47: The Broken Mirror Story Event, Part 2

Episode 46: The Broken Mirror Story Event, Part 1

Episode 43: Time In A Rice Bowl by Rick Kennett

Episode 33: In Absence Of Mind Wiping Thingies by Derek J. Goodman

Episode 26: With Mars In His Hand by Bosley Gravel

Episode 8: Woman Called Witch by Doug McIntire

Episode 7: Enter Sandman by Jeff Carlson

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