9th Story Podcast

609: “Rag Doll” by Connie Regan-Blake

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STORY

"Rag Doll"
Teller: Connie Regan-Blake (Story and Narration) 

It's our mid summer special. While the Librarian has everyone busy doing inventory at the Library, we dig deep into the Library's secret archives and pull out a tale told by one of America's best known professional storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake.

It's a tale that starts right here in Pittsburgh, PA and heads down into Rich Bottles Jr. Territory - West Virginia. A teacher moves south to take a job and gets more than she bargained for. Sit back and relax and listen to "Rag Doll".

See Connie at  the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival www.3rstf.org this weekend (August 7th & 8th 2015)!

About the Teller:


Connie Regan-Blake is one of America’s most celebrated storytellers. She has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people around the globe with her powerful performances and workshops.

Connie has performed at the nation’s top folk music and storytelling festivals in Chicago, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, as well as the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. Her groundbreaking collaboration with the Kandinsky Trio - an innovative blend of storytelling and chamber music - has been hailed as a “new art form.”

As a founding board member of the National Storytelling Association (formerly NAPPS), and a frequent host and featured performer at the National Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, Connie helped ignite and shape the American storytelling revival.

Website: storywindow.com/
Twitter: @storywindow
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Storyteller-Connie-Regan-Blake-Storywindow-Productions/175466911243


ARTWORK

Artist: Tricia Martin

Tricia Martin is a horror artist from Norfolk, VA. who co-owns a production company, Lucid Frame Productions, with her husband Gordon Martin. Tricia sculpts, paints, makes horror themed dolls, and is currently illustrating a book titled "Midnight, Me & Bob Macabre", which is being written by Crash LaResh.

She also enjoys photography, animation and editing in addition to doing camera work for clients and personal projects. On down-time, she enjoys helping to promote Indie horror projects through social media.

Awesome Neil Gaiman Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge6Hmbvam18

Website: etsy.com/shop/triciakitty
Twitter: @triciakitty
Facebook: facebook.com/triciamartinart or facebook.com/midnightmeandbobmacabre
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVpgNPtIhdrA1Ky949tLcA


VOICE WORK

The recoridng of "Rag Doll", by Connie Regan-Blake, appears on Chilling Ghost Tales. You can purchase your very own copy online at: http://www.storywindow.com/spirits_walk.htm

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Deep Noise, Professor and the Plant
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Shadows Square
Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Alt Logo
Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com


logo-version-2
Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

608: “Audrey at Night” by Gwendolyn Kiste


STORY

"Audrey at Night"
Author: Gwendolyn Kiste

What goes bump in the night? For one woman, an unwanted visitor does - every night. What does she want? A Find out in this very creepy tale that redefines the meaning of Night Terrors.

About the Author:


Gwendolyn Kiste is a speculative fiction writer based in Pennsylvania. Her stories have appeared widely in publications such as LampLight, Electric Spec, Sanitarium Magazine, and Typehouse Literary Magazine among other outlets. As a regular contributor, she writes for multiple travel and entertainment sites including Horror-Movies.ca, Wanderlust and Lipstick, and her own 60 Days of Halloween, a collection of humorous essays chronicling her autumnal misadventures. She currently resides on an abandoned horse farm with her husband, two cats, and not nearly enough ghosts. You can find her online at www.gwendolynkiste.com and on Twitter (@GwendolynKiste).

Website: www.gwendolynkiste.com
Twitter: @GwendolynKiste
Pinterest:www.pinterest.com/gkiste/
Facebook: facebook.com/gwendolynkiste
Amazon.com: amazon.com/Gwendolyn-Kiste/e/B00QXGAIUC/


ARTWORK

Artist: Jeanette Andromeda

Jeanette-Andromeda
Jeanette Andromeda is an artist, blogger, YouTuber, and filmmaker. When she's not talking about horror or up to her elbows in paint, she's often found wandering around in graveyards working on stories, scripts and sketches.

Website: HorrorMade.com
Twitter: @HauntingTV or @Jeanette_art
Facebook: Facebook.com/HauntingTV or Facebook.com/HorrorMade
Pinterest: pinterest.com/HauntingTV
Tumblr: hauntingtv.tumblr.com
YouTube: YouTube.com/HauntingTV


Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Deep Noise,Greta Sting, Distant Tension, Earnest, Dreamlike, Phantasm, Lasting Hope, Spider Eyes, Dark Walk, Symbiosis,Time Passes, Music for Funeral Home - Part 1 , Professor and the Plant, Rites
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Diabolus, Remembrance, Arachnoid, Creepy Hollow
Purple Planet Royalty Free Music (http://www.purple-planet.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The Scarab, The Stolen and Perverted
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Shadows Square
Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Alt Logo
Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com


logo-version-2
Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

607: “A Scalene Love Triangle” by Kerry G. S. Lipp

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STORY

"A Scalene Love Triangle"
Author: Kerry G.S. Lipp

Breaking the rules and the results are at the core of this cautionary tale. Dark, twisted, and sexier than it has a right to be, enjoy an adult tale with more than a few triangles.

About the Author:

Kerry-G.S.-Lipp
Kerry Lipp lives in Louisville, Kentucky. He hates the sun and loves making fun of dead people. His parents started reading his stories and they’ve consequently booted him from their will. Kerry's work appears in several anthologies including DOA2 from Blood Bound Books. His work has been featured multiple times on The Wicked Library podcast. He is currently editing his first novel, writing his second, and shopping a bizarro novella. Kerry rarely (but still) blogs at www.HorrorTree.com and will launch his own website sometime before he dies.

Say hi on Twitter @kerrylipp or come find him on Facebook. And he wants you to remember to always cover the camera on your laptop. You never know who is watching you.

Website: www.HorrorTree.com
Twitter: @kerrylipp
Facebook: facebook.com/kerry.g.lipp
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Kerry-G.S.-Lipp/e/B00DTKTM1G


ARTWORK

Artist: Jon Towers

Jon-Towers
Jon Towers is an artist and writer; he is the creative mind behind indie comic book company Stigmata Studios. Often referred to as the "Creator Emeritus" of the Wicked Library by former Host and current Executive Producer, Nelson W. Pyles, Jon Towers is a modern Renaissance Man, who serves up his brand of awesome in the form of comics, observation, satire, myth and legend, and edgy writing and observation. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an Ezine from Forsaken. You can find Jon's graphic novel, the D'Jinn Jihad on Amazon, and all things Jon Towers on his website below.

Website: www.stigmatastudios.com
Twitter: @JonnyAxx
Facebook: facebook.com/stigmatastudios


NARRATION

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


PRODUCTION MUSIC

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"Deep Noise", "Funkorama", "Carnivale Intrigue", "Lithium", "As I figure", "Ossuary 6 - Air", "Disquiet", "Urban Gauntlet", "Ghostpocalypse - 4 Temptress", "Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilogue","Mechanolith", Quinn's Song - First Night", "What You Want", "Unlight", "Rites", "Professor and the Plant"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

"The Scarab"
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


AUDIO RECORDING

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Shadows Square
Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Alt Logo
Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com


logo-version-2
Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

606: “The Blackest Curse” by Jesse J Saxon


STORY

"The Blackest Curse"
Author: Jesse J. Saxon

The Wicked Library brings you a modern version of a traditional folk tale. A play on the bear skin tale, this creative story blends elements from different traditions and the artist's imagination seamlessly. This story reminds us to be careful what we agree too. Things that seem too good to be true often are.

About the Author:


Jesse J. Saxon was born in the shadow of Pittsburgh. Jesse has been a fan of horror and fiction since early childhood. He initially got started writing in junior high and kept it as a hobby until the mid 2000s when he began to pursue it as an active interest and profession. In addition to writing fiction, Jesse also covers the nonfiction world by way of op-ed pieced and journalism for the world of Mixed Martial Arts. In his spare time, Jesse enjoys training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, good coffee, reading all sorts of things, and cigars with his cat.

Website: http://www.jessejsaxon.com/
Twitter: @WBSurvival
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blog, http://whitebeltsurvivalstrategy.blogspot.com/


ARTWORK

Artist: Jeanette Andromeda

Jeanette-Andromeda
Jeanette Andromeda is an artist, blogger, YouTuber, and filmmaker. When she's not talking about horror or up to her elbows in paint, she's often found wandering around in graveyards working on stories, scripts and sketches.

Website: HorrorMade.com
Twitter: @HauntingTV or @Jeanette_art
Facebook: Facebook.com/HauntingTV or Facebook.com/HorrorMade
Pinterest: pinterest.com/HauntingTV
Tumblr: hauntingtv.tumblr.com
YouTube: YouTube.com/HauntingTV


Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"Deep Noise", "Ossuary 1 - A Begining", "Ossuary 2 - Turn", "Ossuary 4 - Animate", "Firmament", "Ossuary 5 - Rest", "The Escalation", "Ossuary 3- Worlds", "Professor and the Plant", "Rites"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

"Epitaph"
Steve Montgomery, creator of Darkmood
CD Baby: cdbaby.com/Artist/Darkmood
Facebook: facebook.com/darkmoodmusic
Twitter: @DarkmoodMusic
Used with permission.

"The Scarab", "The Stolen and Perverted"
Disparition (www.disparition.info)


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Shadows Square
Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Alt Logo
Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com


logo-version-2
Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

604: “Dominance” by C. Bryan Brown

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STORY

"Dominance"
Author: C. Bryan Brown

Returning favorite author C. Bryan Brown brings a dark tale to The Wicked Library with a new take on the classic "werewolf". A story with more than one wicked element, and an epic battle with fear, loss, and triumph. Feel the terror of a small band fighting to survive and the challenges they face. Get ready for a new kind of dominance.

About the Author:

C.-Bryan-Brown
C. Bryan Brown a writer and plunger hater who enjoys the finer things in life. You know, equal rights, expensive whiskey, and sex.

He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He’ s been hit in the face with a dirty plunger, run over with his own car, and lived in a haunted house. Now he lives the American Dream of debt of near poverty with his wife, kids, and grandkids somewhere in central Ohio. He writes to avoid going to jail and indulge his dark side. Stalk him at cbryanbrown.net.

Website: cbryanbrown.net
Twitter: @cbryanbrown
Facebook: facebook.com/cbryanbrown
Amazon: amazon.com/C-Bryan-Brown/e/B004DJKPM2


ARTWORK

Artist: Steven Matiko

Steven-Matiko
Steven Matiko is a talented artist who enjoys horror and dark fiction. Many pieces of his work can be found on the 9th Story Website. Steve is also a musician and his original music is often featured on the 9th Story.

Website: wideeyedotter.com/
Twitter: @S_Matiko

On The Wicked Library: 601


Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"Harvest Moon", "They", "Zombies Rise", "Eerie", "Night Falls"
Steve Montgomery, creator of Darkmood
CD Baby: cdbaby.com/Artist/Darkmood
Facebook: facebook.com/darkmoodmusic
Twitter: @DarkmoodMusic
Used with permission.

"Deep Noise", "Grave Blow", "Volatile Reaction", "Shamanistic", "Aftermath", "Professor and the Plant"+++
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Shadows Square
Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Alt Logo
Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

logo-version-2
Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com


The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.

"Society 13, where badasses listen to podcasts."

603: “Stuck” by Caitlin Marceau

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STORY

"Stuck"
Author: Caitlin Marceau

The Wicked Library shares a tale that floors you and keeps you there. Get ready for Caitlin Marceau's Wicked debut with a truly horrifying and emotionally terrifying story. We hope you'll agree that there are few things worse than being stuck in the situation like this one. Read on to find out more about the talented Caitlin Marceau.

About the Author:

Caitlin-Marceau
Caitlin Marceau is a graduate of Concordia University with a B.A. in creative writing, Caitlin works for an array of publications and lit mags. When she’s not covered in ink or wading through stacks of paper, you can find her ranting about issues in pop culture or nerding out over a good book.

Website: caitlinmarceau.com
Twitter: @CaitlinMarceau
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CAMarceau or facebook.com/caitlinmarceau


ARTWORK

Artist: Jon Towers

Jon-Towers
Jon Towers is an artist and writer, he is the creative mind behind indie comic book company Stigmata Studios. Often referred to as the "Creator Emeritus" of the Wicked Library by former Host and current Executive Producer, Nelson W. Pyles, Jon Towers is a modern Renaissance Man, who serves up his brand of awesome in the form of comics, observation, satire, myth and legend, and edgy writing and observation. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an Ezine from Forsaken. You can find Jon's graphic novel, the D'Jinn Jihad on Amazon, and all things Jon Towers on his website below.

Website: www.stigmatastudios.com
Twitter: @JonnyAxx
Facebook: facebook.com/stigmatastudios


Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"Deep Noise", "Anxiety", "Cryptic Sorrow", "Dark Walk", "Echoes of Time", "Ghost Processional", "Gnarled Situation", "Heart of the Beast", "Martian Cowboy", "Schmetterling", "Sunset at Glengorm"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Shadows Square
Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Alt Logo
Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com


 

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."