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Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Stark ReflectionsEpisode 428 – The “Author Versus AI” Project with Alison McBainMark interviews Canadian author Alison McBain about her "Author Versus AI" project, her life in writing, and more. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode's sponsor: This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save… Continue reading Episode 428 – The “Author Versus AI” Project with Alison McBain2025-08-0855 min
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingThe "Author Versus AI" Project with Alison McBainMark interviews Canadian author Alison McBain about her "Author Versus AI" project, her life in writing, and more. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode's sponsor: This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalized report. In the interview, Mark and Alison talk about: The various roles that Alison has played in the creative arts Wanting to be a writer since she was young...2025-08-0855 min
Language of the Soul PodcastAuthor Versus AI with author Alison McBainWhat makes a story uniquely human? Award-winning author Allison McBain believes it's the individual experiences we bring to our writing - those personal moments that, paradoxically, create universal connections.When artificial intelligence threatened to revolutionize creative industries, McBain responded with an extraordinary challenge. Her "Author vs AI" project saw her writing a book every week for eight months, producing 34 complete manuscripts without any technological assistance. This remarkable feat wasn't just about proving her capabilities as a writer, but about exploring the essence of human creativity in our rapidly evolving digital landscape.Alison McBain is the...2025-07-311h 10
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityAlison McBain—Shares Highlights of Her Award-winning Writing JourneyAlison McBain was born in Canada, raised in California, and arrived in Canada with a few detours along the way. She has over two hundred poems and short stories published in magazines and anthologies such as Flash Fiction Online, On Spec, and Litro. Her debut and award-winning novel is The Rose Queen: Book 1 of the Rose Trilogy, and was shortly followed by a collection of her short fantasy fiction called Enchantress of Books. When not obsessing over her plan of survival for a zombie apocalypse, she practices origami meditation and draws all over the walls of...2025-07-2730 min
southsidebroadcastingAlison McBain, Lonely Planet Guide to the UK and coping with DiabetesAward winning author Alison McBain in conversation with Kara Joubert and Alex Lewczuk followed by features on the latest Lonely Planet Guide and Dougie Twenefour, Head of Clinical at Diabetes UK, and Jonathan Bridgett from Tesco
2025-07-2553 min
Persuasion by the Pint399: Author vs AI – How to Write a Book a Week Without Using AIOn this episode, we welcome Alison McBain to the show. In 2024, Alison pursued a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she wrote a book a week, using no AI at all (resulting in 34 books in total).
She’ll share her own story, and how anyone can write a book in a week without using AI. You can learn more about Alison at https://www.alisonmcbain.com.
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Persuasion by the Pint399: Author vs AI – How to Write a Book a Week Without Using AIOn this episode, we welcome Alison McBain to the show. In 2024, Alison pursued a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she wrote a book a week, using no AI at all (resulting in 34 books in total).
She’ll share her own story, and how anyone can write a book in a week without using AI. You can learn more about Alison at https://www.alisonmcbain.com.
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Persuasion by the PintAuthor vs AI – How to Write a Book a Week Without Using AIOn this episode, we welcome Alison McBain to the show. In 2024, Alison pursued a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she wrote a book a week, using no AI at all (resulting in 34 books in total). She’ll share her own story, and how anyone can write a book in a week without using AI. You can learn more about Alison at https://www.alisonmcbain.com.2025-07-1259 min
True North StoriesAlison McBain - Author Vs. AIIt's GO time! Author Versus AI has officially started!To follow along with my journey, check out my "sister" website Author Versus AI. I'll be doing fun things to mark my journey throughout the course of the year, such as posting summaries of the books I'm working on, fun tidbits about genres and tips about writing, as well as updating my word count daily. There MIGHT even be a few silly pictures here and there. You never know.On top of that, you'll get a sneak preview of the books themselves because I plan...2025-06-0730 min
Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author PodcastFully Booked EP174: Can You Really Write A Book a Week for a Year?What does it take to write a full-length novel every week for months on end? In this episode of Fully Booked, we talk with author Alison McBain about her ambitious goal to write 52 books in a year, and how her first attempt led to 34 completed novels in 34 weeks, spanning a wide range of genres. While she didn’t hit her full target, writing over a million words in a focused sprint gave her the tools and confidence to try again, this time with even more insight and strategy.
Sustaining that pace takes more than motivation. It can on...2025-05-1548 minFully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author PodcastFully Booked EP174: Can You Really Write A Book a Week for a Year?What does it take to write a full-length novel every week for months on end? In this episode of Fully Booked, we talk with author Alison McBain about her ambitious goal to write 52 books in a year, and how her first attempt led to 34 completed novels in 34 weeks, spanning a wide range of genres. While she didn’t hit her full target, writing over a million words in a focused sprint gave her the tools and confidence to try again, this time with even more insight and strategy.
Sustaining that pace takes more than motivation. It can on...2025-05-1548 min
W.O.W PodcastPodcast interview: Alison McBain : Author vs AILet's find out what she's been up to. Check out her website AlisonMcBain.com for more information. Enjoy the interview. 2025-04-2714 min
The Douglas Coleman ShowThe Douglas Coleman Show w Alison McBainAlison McBain’s human-created novels are the recipients of over 13 awards, including the Foreword INDIES. When not writing for herself, she’s a ghostwriter who has penned over two dozen books for clients, as well as an award-winning editor who has worked with both celebrity and NY Times-bestselling authors. She’s currently pursuing a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she’s writing a book a week over the course of a year, using NO AI at all (52 books total). When not writing, Ms. McBain is the associate editor for the magazine ScribesMICRO and draws all over the walls of her house wi...2025-04-0321 minThe Douglas Coleman ShowThe Douglas Coleman Show w Alison McBainAlison McBain’s human-created novels are the recipients of over 13 awards, including the Foreword INDIES. When not writing for herself, she’s a ghostwriter who has penned over two dozen books for clients, as well as an award-winning editor who has worked with both celebrity and NY Times-bestselling authors. She’s currently pursuing a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she’s writing a book a week over the course of a year, using NO AI at all (52 books total). When not writing, Ms. McBain is the associate editor for the magazine ScribesMICRO and draws all over the walls of her house wi...2025-04-0321 min
Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real ProfessionalsBecome a MentorIn this segment of "Time We Discuss" we look at what it's like to be a mentor and business coach.Are you a young entrepreneur looking for a mentor to guide you towards success or are you interested in being a mentor? Having a great mentor can make all the difference in your journey. But what makes a GREAT mentor? In this video, we'll explore the qualities and characteristics that set exceptional mentors apart from the rest. From providing valuable feedback to fostering a supportive environment, we'll dive into the essential traits that can help you achieve...2025-03-0923 min
Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown UpsS3-EP42: Part 2: Alison McBain: 52 Weeks, 52 Books: Literary MarathonWelcome back to Spirit Talk Show for the second installment of our exciting session with author Alison McBain, who's undertaking the incredible challenge of writing 52 books in 52 weeks.
In this continuation:
• Alison shares more about her progress and process in the 52-book challenge • We dive deeper into the AI experiment, exploring more AI-generated content based on Alison's work • Gain further insights into Alison's writing techniques and how she's adapting them for this intense project • Discuss the balance between quantity and quality in such a fast-paced writing endeavor
Building...2024-11-2127 minSpirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories for Grown UpsS3-EP41: Part 1: Alison McBain: 52 Weeks, 52 Books: Literary MarathonThis week on Spirit Talk Show, Doyle explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative writing with accomplished author Alison McBain.
In this fascinating episode:
• Alison reads and reacts to AI-generated content, offering unique insights as a seasoned writer • We showcase Alison's impressive literary achievements, including her work across multiple genres • Experience an intriguing experiment: AI-regenerated versions of Alison's book descriptions • Discuss the implications of AI in the world of literature and its potential impact on authorship
Join us as Alison, known for her diverse background and prolific writing career, navigates the realm of AI-ge...2024-11-2127 min
Time We Discuss | Career Podcast for Career Discovery and Career Exploration with Real ProfessionalsMake Money Online as a Ghostwriter - TODAY (2025)In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we look at what it's like to be a ghostwriter and what it takes for an author to take on AI. Welcome guest Alison McBain in this episode as she shares her personal insights.
Want to earn money from the comfort of your own home? Learn how to get paid as a ghostwriter from home right now! In this video, we'll dive into the world of ghostwriting and show you how to turn your writing skills into a lucrative career. From finding high-paying clients to crafting engaging content, we'll cover...2024-11-1025 min
Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with MoralityAlison McBain—Multi-Genre Author Shares Her Path to A Book A WeekAlison McBain (1979-not dead yet) was born in Canada, raised in California, and arrived in Canada with a few detours along the way. She has over two hundred poems and short stories published in magazines and anthologies such as Flash Fiction Online, On Spec, and Litro. Her debut and award-winning novel is The Rose Queen: Book 1 of the Rose Trilogy, and was shortly followed by a collection of her short fantasy fiction called Enchantress of Books. When not obsessing over her plan of survival for a zombie apocalypse, she practices origami meditation and draws all over the walls of...2024-08-2538 min
The Relatable Voice PodcastThe 52-Book Challenge: Inside Alison McBain's Literary MarathonHello and welcome to The Relatable Voice podcast! Today, we're heading to Alberta, Cnada to chat with Alison McBain. Alison is an awarding winner writer, editor, and ghostwriter. She is also the founder of the publishing company, Fairfield Scribes. Alison is a mom of three, and has taken on the incredible challenge of writing 52 books in a year with her project, Author Versus AI.Find out more at: https://www.alisonmcbain.com/ 2024-08-1527 min
Just JoshingJust Joshing Episode 1070: Alison McBainAuthor versus AI is the theme of this episode. Can someone write faster than AI? Alison McBain is on a mission to write a book a week this year. We talk about the conceit of the idea and the work she's doing to make it happen. AI is talked about, and what Alison has learned doing this. Take a listen and check out one of her books.Alison McBainWebsiteInstagramBookbubServicesSubstack - I'm on the road! I'm on substack! You can follow my journey, and if...2024-08-071h 07
Write or Die ShowWrite or Die Show - Alison McBain - Depression
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Alison McBain’s novels are the recipients of over 13 awards, including the Foreword INDIES. When not writing for herself, she’s a ghostwriter who has penned over two dozen books for clients, as well as an award-winning editor who has worked with both celebrity and NY Times-bestselling authors. She’s currently pursuing a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she’s writing a book a week over the course of a year, using NO AI at all (52 books total). When not writing, Ms. McBain is associate editor for the magazine ScribesMICRO...2024-07-2435 min
Going North PodcastEp. 869 – Author vs. AI with Alison McBain (@AlisonMcBain)“Most of what writers do is out of love of it. We love creating. We love telling stories. So, to cut that out of the human experience, I think is sort of sad.” – Alison McBain Today’s featured award-winning author is a poet, editor, ghostwriter, and a mom of 3, Alison McBain. Alison and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her ambitious 2024 project, "Author vs. AI," where she plans to write a book a week, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What writing has taught Alison abo...2024-07-2336 min
Alive After ReadingAlive After Reading 321 Alison McBainThis week's guest is on an incredible journey to write A TON of books in 2024 and 2025. Alison McBain of Author vs. AI joins the show for a chat about productivity and creativity. Thanks for listening!2024-07-1544 min
Read My Lips – Cool Conversations with CreativesRead My Lips: Scribes of Creativity!Upon the Read My Lips stage with passion bright akaRadioRed’s Scarlett mic in the live-streaming light Welcomes you to Scribes of Creativity today Featuring three Creatives who’ve got a lot to say Alison McBain, Candace MacPhie, and James L Hill, too Watch or listen, we’re curating inspiration for you!2024-07-0956 min
Catch The Story!Alison McBain and Donna LevinOur first storyteller is Alison McBain, Alison is an award-winning Canadian author, poet, and artist. Her motto is, “Do something creative every day.”Find out more at: https://www.alisonmcbain.com/Next, we have Donna Levin, the author of five acclaimed novels. Her latest book, The Talking Stick, is out now.2024-07-0629 min
Positive Talk with Kevin McDonaldAlison McBain's Inspiring Journey to becoming an AuthorAlison McBain's Inspiring Journey to becoming an Author2024-06-3059 min
Positive Talk Radio813 | Alison McBain's Inspiring Journey to becoming an Author2024-06-281h 02
Writers' Guild of Alberta PodcastControversy at Noon: Saying NO to AIFolks in the writing world continue to talk about AI and how they are using – or not using – it as a tool, a test, or even a novelty party trick. The writing seems to be on the wall when it comes to the inevitability of AI and its use in everyday life, but have writers and readers had their say about how AI creates new works of art? Some groups of writers are speaking out against the use of their writing to train Large Language Models (LLMs) without recognition and compensation, but is that enough? Are writers and consumers of lite...2024-06-2758 min
What I'm ReadingThe New EmpireBy Alison McBain2024-06-0203 min
House of Mystery Radio on NBCAlison McBain - Author Vs. AIIt's GO time! Author Versus AI has officially started!To follow along with my journey, check out my "sister" website Author Versus AI. I'll be doing fun things to mark my journey throughout the course of the year, such as posting summaries of the books I'm working on, fun tidbits about genres and tips about writing, as well as updating my word count daily. There MIGHT even be a few silly pictures here and there. You never know.On top of that, you'll get a sneak preview of the books themselves because I plan...2024-05-1430 min
Author TalkAuthor Talk - Alison McBainJoin us for a fun conversation with Alison about Authors vs AI. #mondaymotivation #authors #writers #AI
2024-05-1344 min
The Stuph File Program#0768: Alison McBain; Laural Kurta; & Stuart NulmanThe Stuph File Program
Featuring author & editor, Alison McBain; Laural Kurta, operator of World Famous Gopher Hole Museum; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter
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Alison McBain is an author and editor. She is currently working on a project called Author Versus AI, where she’s writing a book a week for 52 straight weeks.
Laural Kurta is the operator of the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington, Alberta.
Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann & Chris Mooney (Little, Brown, $36). You can also read...2024-05-0558 min
southsidebroadcastingAlison McBain, Author Vs AI,Alberta based author Alison Mcbain shares her epic 52 book/week journey with Alex lewczuk & Merryn Hobson followed by features on preventing garden flooding and tool theft.
2024-05-0358 min
The Brewing Fiction PodcastAlison McBain | Part 2Today we conclude our conversation with Alison McBain, the author of the literary marathon known as Author Versus AI. In this episode, you will get the inside scoop on how she plans to write 52 novels in 52 weeks starting on Global Book Day, April 23, 2024 and ending on Global Book Day one year later!Visit https://www.alisonmcbain.com to check out Alison's work.Follow her Author Versus AI journey at https://www.authorversusai.com.Stop by the podcast homepage to see what is brewing: https://keithmleonard.com/brewing-fiction-podcast. Hosted on...2024-04-2824 min
The Brewing Fiction PodcastAlison McBain | Part 1This week features writer, editor, poet and artist Alison McBain. You'll hear about her first story from when she was very young and her journey to winning a publishing contract for her most recent book titled The New Empire.Follow her work: https://www.alisonmcbain.com and https://www.authorversusai.com.Stop by the podcast homepage to see what is brewing: https://keithmleonard.com/brewing-fiction-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2124 min
Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatchWriting a book a week, is it possible? With author, Alison McBainAlison McBain is a magazine editor and professional ghostwriter, writing tens of thousands of words a week for clients across the world. As the conversation about the ethics of artificial intelligence gets more divisive, she is challenging AI. She will be committing to writing one book every week throughout 2024. Each book will feature different genres. She wants to prove that human writing skills can prove better than the convenience of AI. To follow her journey starting next month, visit authorversusai.com. For more on Alison and her award winning writings visit her website, https://www.alisonmcbain.com/ The Big Time T...2023-12-1920 min
Solid SixEpisode 134: Jason XAlison, Brady and Josh do horny research with Jason X - the 10th Friday the 13th movie from 2001 starring Jason and directed by Space.Plus!Sátántangó, McBain, Legends of the Fall, Wrong Turn, Poltergeist, The Pope’s Exorcist, MFK horror villains, and our favorite horror franchises. Send submissions to our Child Throwing and Man on Fire lists!Leave us a voicemail! We’ll play it on the show. Check out the Solid Six Store!Letterboxd: Alison, Josh, BradyEmail us - podcast@solidsix.netFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterLeave a review on Apple Pod...2023-11-152h 13
Discover The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Kidnapped and Catriona: A BBC Radio Full Cast Dramatisation by Robert Louis StevensonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649093to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Kidnapped and Catriona: A BBC Radio Full Cast Dramatisation
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Narrator: Paul Kermack, Leon Sinden, Russell Hunter, Tony Roper, Ann Scott Jones, John Mcglynn, Gerda Stevenson, John Carmichael, Paul Young, Iain Cuthbertson, Siobhan Redmond, Full Cast, David Rintoul
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 58 minutes
Release date: April 20, 2023
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
A classic BBC Radio adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novels of adventure and romance First published in 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson's rollicking historical novel Kidnapped was an instant bestseller. It was followed by an 1893 sequel...2023-04-208h 58
Urban ZooUrban Zoo - Episode 74 - Doggy Steps Doggy Daycare, & First PetsHost Bill McBain speaks to Brandy Jordan, owner of Doggy Steps, a dog walking service in Mississauga.Bill then speaks to producer Alison Bambery, about memories with her first pet.2023-04-1141 min
The After Show with McKensie Stewart & Amy ShannonChapter 14 Episode 5This week ...
Be Our Guest Segment: Author Alison McBain.2023-03-2400 min
Indie Book TalkTrying It All In Publishing with Editor, Author and Writing Coach Alison McBainAlison McBain does it all. She's the author of The New Empire, editor of Scribes Micro Fiction, and a writing coach for When Words Count. She's also a freelance editor for authors. We talk to her about all of it, plus her writing groups and how she started in the publishing world.
Website: alisonmcbain.com
Retreat Site: whenwordscountretreat.com
Fairfield Scribes: fairfieldscribes.com
Twitter: @AlisonMcBain
Facebook: @alison.mcbain.92023-01-0518 min
McBain On The LevelMay 25, 2022 - On The Level - Epi 6 - Understanding Canadians: Everyday Idioms and SlangsIn this episode, Bill McBain discusses the book, Understanding Canadians: Everyday Idioms and Slangs with the two authors, Alison Bambury and Edward Shaw.2022-06-0250 minMcBain On The LevelMay 16, 2022 - On The Level - Epi 1 - Transportation Action Ontario, & Meet the ProducersOn the first episode of McBain On The Level, host Bill McBain is joined by Peter Miasek to discuss transportation planning in Ontario, as well as Highway 413. After, he introduces you to the producers of the program, Alison Bambury and Taman Atwal.2022-06-0145 min
Easy ReadersEp. 16 - Come una mamma lavoratrice può trovare il tempo per leggere di più5 consigli di una mamma freelance che lavora da casa su come riuscire a ritagliarsi ogni giorno un tempo tutto per sé da dedicare alla lettura.Su www.altrestanzeteatro.it trovi i nostri corsi di dizione, lettura, teatro e public speaking!A cura di Francesca Beni, "Easy Readers" è realizzato da Altre Stanze Teatro A.P.S. con il contributo della Fondazione della Comunità Bergamasca.Trovi l'articolo originale di Alison McBain su www.medium.com2022-01-2106 min
HorrorAddicts.netHorrorAddicts.net 127, J. Malcolm StewartHorror Addicts Episode# 127SEASON 11 Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Intro Music by: Valentine Wolfe ———————— malcolm stewart, phantom of the opera, peter scartabello http://traffic.libsyn.com/horroraddicts/HorrorAddicts127.mp3 Find all articles and interviews at: http://www.horroraddicts.net 141 days till halloween phantom of the opera, blood, michael crawford, sarah brightman, robert england, summer, baycon recap, dan shaurette, j. malcolm stewart, sumiko saulson, laurel anne hill, once upon a scream, favor pack, gothic and fantasy adult coloring book, horroraddicts.net panel, publishers and ed...2016-06-1159 minHorrorAddicts.netHorrorAddicts.net 124, Once Upon a ScreamHorror Addicts Episode# 124SEASON 11!
Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich & Dan Shaurette
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