Off The Shelf – Vicki Petterson

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The Off the Shelf interview with Vicki Pettersson is now available for download. Vicki is the New York Times best selling author of The Signs of the Zodiac series. This dark urban fantasy series features Joanna Archer, a woman dealing with her unexpected responsibilities as a superhero, her internal struggles between her Light and Shadow sides, and trying to get a handle on a lot of family baggage as well.

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Off The Shelf Episode 14: ToryLynn Writer

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Kghia is on her own for Episode 14, as Simeon is away, and she speaks with actual life and Second Life author and writer ToryLynn Writer. ToryLynn is one of the people behind “The INKsters”, which is one of the largest support and resource groups for writers in Second Life.

Unfortunately, due to technical problems, the first 4 minutes of the interview were lost, so the podcast picks up with Kghia and ToryLynn discussing some of the many programs on which Tory works to support budding writers and poets.

The first season of Off the Shelf comes to a close with Episode 14. Kghia, Simeon, Otenth and Gabi are taking a few months off before launching our second season.

Off The Shelf Episode 13: Tobias Buckell

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This week on Off the Shelf: An interview with speculative author Tobias Buckell.

Tobias S. Buckell is a Caribbean-born speculative fiction writer who grew up in Grenada, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He has published stories in various magazines and anthologies. He is a Clarion graduate, Writers of The Future winner, and Campbell Award for Best New SF Writer Finalist.

Off The Shelf Episode 12: Saffia Widdershins

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In Episode 12, Simeon and Kghia speak with Saffia Widdershins, who is one of the premiere publishers in Second Life, as well as the co-host of the treet.tv show, Designing Worlds. Saffia will chat with Simeon and Kghia about how she started her first magazine, how it lead to other ventures, and what she has lined up for the future.

Off The Shelf Episode 11: Caledonia Skytower and Shandon Loring

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In our eleventh episode, Kghia and Simon interview Caledonia Skytower and Shandon Loring.

Caledonia and Shandon are talented storytellers who use their gifts primarily at the West of Ireland Library, raising money for charity. Storytelling is entertainment, and it takes more work than simply opening a book cover. Find out more about what is involved and how they prep for their Second Life audiences.

The musical interlude this week is “Pat do This” by Magnatune artists Pam Swan and Shira Kammen from their album “Wild Wood”. Learn more about Kammen and Swan and their music here: http://magnatune.com/artists/kammen_swan .

Off The Shelf Episode 10: Kat Klaybourne and Widget Whiteberry

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In Off the Shelf’s 10th episode, Simeon and Kghia interview Kat Klaybourne (Kat Alderson in Second Life) and Widget Whiteberry.

Kat Klaybourne is a motivational speaker, executive coach, political campaign consultant, author, rancher, and green energy developer with a background in network marketing. She is also a force behind the successful Second Life community, Third Life.

Widget Whiteberry produces about the Virtually Speaking podcast, and discusses her experiences with the authors she introduces to Second Life, and the many other projects she is involved in.

Off The Shelf Episode 9: Adele Ward (Jilly Kidd)

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Today on Off the Shelf, Kghia and Simeon speak with Adele Ward. Adele is an accomplished, published poet, as well as a literary force in Second Life. Adele discusses her new book, her career as a poet, and the work she does in Second Life at Written Word.

Off The Shelf Episode 8: Emz Mazie

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In Off the Shelf’s eighth episode, Simeon and Kghia interview Emerian Rich (Emz Mazie in Second Life). Emz writes horror fiction, teen romances, and hosts the Horror Addicts podcast. You can find more information about Emz’ work on her website: http://www.emzbox.com/ .

The musical interlude this week is “She Suffers from Superlatives” by George Hrab from his album “Interrobang”. Learn more about George and his work on his website: http://www.geologicrecords.net/ .