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Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityFilmmaker Michael Charron is Getting Very Romantic About Time TravelThis week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois welcomes back to the show filmmaker Michael Charron. As one of the writer/directors who sat in with George on a live recording at the Austin Revolution Film Festival last February, Michael got to share a little bit about his short film that was being screened there: The Time Capsule. Now, with a completed screenplay for a new short film - as well as a proof of concept - called It's Not Hard to Be Romantic About Time Travel, Michael is back on to not only...2025-04-2822 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityA Live Chat with Filmmakers at the Austin Revolution Film FestivalOn this very special episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sets up a live conversation at the 2025 Austin Revolution Film Festival. On the night of the awards gala where George's "Minus One Plus" was nominated for Best US Short Script - SciFi, George opened the floor to any filmmakers who wanted to share their experiences when it came to putting their films together and enjoying the festival itself. The attending filmmakers (and the films they represented) are as follows:Michael Charron, "The Time Capsule"Darwin Reina, Katie...2025-03-1029 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPhoenix Online Studios COO Katie Hallahan Reminds Us Every Game Has a StoryOn this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Katie Hallahan, a writer & marketer who has spent years in the publishing industry in many different roles before becoming the COO of Phoenix Online Studios, an independent video game production company. Katie & George discuss how Katie's love of storytelling pushed her in various directions before bringing it to Phoenix Online, where she has become the co-designer for games such as The Silver Lining and Cognition. Learn more about Phoenix Online Studios by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as...2025-03-0431 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor / Writer / Comedian Anand Mahalingam Went from Lying on Futons to Stand-Up on StagesOn this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with actor, writer, and stand-up comic Anand Mahalingam. A college dropout who spent his first years in Los Angeles sleeping on friends' couches, Anand pushed himself to get on the stand-up comic stage and not only made a name for himself on the comedy circuit, but also as an actor who can be seen on For All Mankind and How I Met Your Father. He can also be seen as the lead actor in the short film Ronnie California: The King of...2025-02-1853 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Lindsay Flanagan is Ready to Unleash the Little Red Wraith!On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author & editor Lindsay Flanagan. The two discuss Lindsay's history in writing, leading to her not only releasing her latest novel Little Red Wraith, but also joining the staff of Roan & Weatherford Publishing Associates, just as George did earlier this year. For more about Lindsay and her works, click HERE.For those who would like to get involved with the Once Upon a Podcast Network, please message onceuponapodcastnetwork@gmail.com with your contact information and the name & description of your show. And...2024-11-1941 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHost George Sirois Discusses Getting Into Voice Acting, Audiobook Narrating, and a Podcast NetworkThis week, host & producer George Sirois takes the time to answer some questions about getting into voice acting and audiobook narrating, as well as advice on what to do and what not to do when starting a podcast. Also, if you have an idea for a podcast yourself, the Once Upon a Podcast Network wants to know about it. Send your concept - or some samples of your work - to george@hesgotit.com, and you might be the latest addition to the network's roster. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by...2024-02-2637 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityWhat's Your Book Soundtrack? I Want to Know!What music has been inspiring your National Novel Writing Month draft? What songs did you grab and put into a playlist so you can hear them over and over while the scenes come together in your mind? Host & producer George Sirois wants to know and he wants to share your Spotify playlist. Send it all over to george@hesgotit.com! Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists...2023-11-2010 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAre You Behind on Your NaNoWriMo Word Count? Stop Beating Yourself Up!We're on Day 13 of the National Novel Writing Month challenge, and by now, there are likely plenty of writers like host & producer George Sirois who have fallen behind on their word counts. Today, George has a very simple solution for the self-doubt they're likely feeling: forgive yourself, stop beating yourself up, calculate your word debt - the amount of words you've missed each day - and add the daily numbers to your word goals so you can reach the 50,000 word goal by November 30!Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.2023-11-1311 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityCalling All NaNoWriMo'ers!Calling all NaNoWriMo participants! Host & producer George Sirois wants to hear from you! How is your progress going? And what are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement...2023-11-0906 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySometimes a Mini-Episode HelpsHost & producer George Sirois is sticking with his miniseries of micro-episodes and that's what we currently have available between now and tomorrow, November 10. How are you doing with your word count? Let me know so I can root as loud as possible for you.What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists...2023-11-0805 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBe Like Video Game Designer Anthony Briggs and Tell an Interactive StoryOn September 30, 2023, host & producer George Sirois met with several different creatives at the sci-fi / horror / fantasy convention known as Archon, and one special conversation he had was with Anthony Briggs, CEO of Frozen Dawn Entertainment. The two of them sat down in a fairly crowded room and not only discussed Anthony's career as a creative, but the latest concept that is slowly moving its way toward completion. What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.2023-11-0712 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityYou Have Homework!This episode of Excelsior Journeys may be the shortest (so far) of its five-year-long run, but to make up for it, host & producer George Sirois is giving you NaNoWriMo participants a little bit of homework. What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal...2023-11-0604 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySet the Clocks Back Just One Hour, Setting This Episode Back Several HoursIt's posted much later than usual, but host & producer George Sirois is still keeping up to date with his daily podcast posts AND the daily word count for Greater Glory: Part Three in The Excelsior Journey. George is currently up to 8500 words and gets to talk more about the accompanying challenge that's been met by his 6-year-old daughter.What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as...2023-11-0511 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityI Got Mail!For today's episode of the NaNoWriMo / NaPodPoMo hybrid challenge, host & producer George Sirois not only celebrates passing 6000 words; he also gets to read his first piece of mail from a listener.What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very...2023-11-0414 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityThank You, Jon Favreau!We're on Day 3 of the National Novel Writing Month / National Podcast Post Month Challenges, and host & producer George Sirois has reached 4058 words after two days. This episode features a look behind the scenes at the support system that everyone needs to accomplish challenges like these, and how a special scene in Jon Favreau's film Chef inspired George to invite his young daughter to join him in the book writing. What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by...2023-11-0312 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHow Was Day 1 of NaNoWriMo for You?National Novel Writing Month 2023 started off strong for host & producer (and National Podcast Post Month challenge participant) George Sirois. 2,548 words have been accounted for on Day 1, and I'm always looking for more accountability so just click HERE to join the Buddy List on the NaNoWriMo site. What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.The Excelsior Journeys podcast exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians...2023-11-0211 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityThe NaNoWriMo and NaPodPoMo Challenge Officially Begins!Here it is, Wednesday November 1. And this is the start of a miniseries in the Excelsior Journeys podcast called Reaching for Greater Glory. This is a combination of National Novel Writing Month and the National Podcast Post Month challenge, and host & producer George Sirois is here to share a bit of what to expect all month. Yes, Excelsior Journeys is going daily for the month of November and I hope you stick around for the ride!What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in...2023-11-0111 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAre You Ready for National Novel Writing Month 2023?Wednesday, November 1, is the first day of National Novel Writing Month AND the National Podcast Post Month Challenge. And for this doubly-busy occasion, host and producer George Sirois is taking part in both challenges at once. The next draft of Greater Glory: Part Three in The Excelsior Journey will be written, and the progress will be documented in a series of daily posts on the podcast. What are you currently working on for NaNoWriMo? Tell me at george@hesgotit.com. Subscribe to all shows in the Once Upon a Podcast Network by clicking HERE.2023-10-3107 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityCelebrating 20 Years of Carnivale with Creator Daniel KnaufThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois is celebrating the 20th anniversary of HBO's acclaimed series Carnivale with the show's creator Daniel Knauf. George & Daniel discuss the initial inspiration that led to Daniel sitting down and writing a screenplay while working as a health insurance broker, the decision to turn it from a feature film into a television series, the path that led to HBO, the development of the show, and the culmination of this epic collision of good and evil. Daniel's complete archive of his work - both seen and unseen - can be...2023-09-0500 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityThe Unfettered Journey of Author, Philosopher, Technologist Gary F. BengierThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois welcomes award-winning author, philosopher, and technologist Gary F. Bengier. With a background in technology that includes acting as the first CFO of eBay, Gary's knowledge of the field combined with a lifelong love of science-fiction led to him writing the acclaimed novel Unfettered Journey. During their conversation on this episode, George & Gary also discuss the pitfalls and the promises that come with the rise of AI and its use in books, artwork, television, film, and more. Get your copy of Unfettered Journey - available on all formats...2023-07-1035 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPodcaster and Audio Drama Producer Alex Squires is Fully Aware that Opinions May VaryThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster and audio drama producer Alex Squires. Alex has been podcasting almost twice as long as George has, and he has built up a catalog of 400 episodes of his show "Opinions May Vary." He has proven himself to be a truly valuable asset for those who want to get into podcasting and beyond, and he has a lot of stories to share about how his podcast started, how it developed after the first year, and how it wrapped up right before Alex decided to shift...2023-03-1459 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAward-Winning Author Ann Charles is Taking Us All to Deadwood!This week on the Excelsior Journeys podcast, host and producer George Sirois sits down for a long overdue conversation with multi-award-winning author Ann Charles. Ann and George met while part of a Blog Tour de Force event hosted by the Indie Book Collective in January 2011, and both were introduced to each other's writing by reading & reviewing Excelsior and Nearly Departed in Deadwood, the first of Ann's Deadwood Mysteries series. Over ten years later, with the release of Ann's fourth book in her prequel Deadwood Undertaker series, the two have finally met face-to-face so Ann can share her own journey...2023-01-1058 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityCelebrating the Season 5 Finale and 30 Years of Excelsior with Story Editor JeriAnn GellerIt's the season 5 finale of the Excelsior Journeys Podcast, and host & producer George Sirois is celebrating by looking back over 30 years of creating, refining, and ultimately writing about his character Excelsior. Since his creation in 1992, Excelsior has inspired a trilogy of young adult / science-fiction novels, an upcoming audio drama that will be performed on Clubhouse in early 2023, and this very podcast. And it's safe to say that 99 percent of you still haven't heard of him, but that's what this episode is all about. Join George and his long-time friend, story editor, and mentor JeriAnn Geller as they discuss the...2022-12-271h 38Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActress April Strelinger and the Non-Linear Road to SuccessThis week on Excelsior Jouneys, host and producer George Sirois sat down with actress April Strelinger. A St. Louis native, April and George met while in Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, and the two started a friendship that lasts to this day. After graduating from college, April returned to St. Louis and became a regular for The Muny, the historic outdoor theatre company, and her first show was Les Miserables in 2013. But in 2022, she was part of an instant classic, the Muny's production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and April has quite a...2022-12-0647 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Leigh Savage Has a "Scrum-Thing" to Talk About!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with good friend and fellow author Leigh Savage, who - just like George - has a lot of different projects in progress. However, she is keeping all of her projects in check using an organizational methodology known in the software development industry as "Scrum." Find out more about the Scrum methodology using the Jira app by clicking HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be...2022-10-1835 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHost and Producer George Sirois Has Some Stories and a Big Announcement!It's Part 2 of the 2-part 4-year anniversary special of Excelsior Journeys. Here, host & producer George Sirois answers some questions given to him about how the show got started, about the steepest learning curve that came with starting a podcast, and about what the future holds for Excelsior Journeys. Be sure to listen in as 2023 will be the launch for a brand new venture for this show and nine others.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate for...2022-10-1117 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHost and Producer George Sirois Recalls His 2019 Call to ActionIt's Part 1 of the 2-part 4-year anniversary special of Excelsior Journeys. Here, host & producer George Sirois recalls a special Call to Action episode he recorded in 2019. Hopefully there will be more people listening to it this time, as well as more people hoping to get their creative works out there. Do you have a question to post for the upcoming Q&A to be recorded Monday night 10/11? Let me know by going HERE.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so...2022-10-0422 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityWe're Going From Duck Till Dark This Week with Spider-Man!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois is in his final preparations for a presentation he is giving at Archon this weekend, on October 1 at 6pm, called "How James Bond Saved Spider-Man." So to get everyone in the mood for this, George is presenting a very special episode from his second podcast - "From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios" - which focuses on the 2002 film Spider-Man. Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud to be an affiliate...2022-09-2737 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityIt's-a Him! It's-a the Voice of Super Mario, Actor Charles Martinet!This week, host and producer George Sirois continues the look back at FanExpo STL with a special interview from the pre-event gathering at Apotheosis Comics & Lounge. During the festivities, George was able to sit down with voice actor Charles Martinet, who, for the past three decades, has been the voice of Mario himself! They talked about how Charles found the inspiration for Mario, his decision to go in a completely different direction than everyone else, and so much more!Make sure to download the Goodpods app to listen to each episode of Excelsior Journeys!Want...2022-06-2815 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHorror Host Ivonna Cadaver Returns with TerrorTalk Host Michael B and Psychic Medium Heather CampbellMacabre Theatre Host Ivonna Cadaver has made her long-awaited return to Excelsior Journeys as she and host & producer George Sirois sit down with Michael B of the TerrorTalk podcast and psychic medium Heather Campbell. The four of them enjoyed a spirited conversation on Facebook Live, discussing some upcoming segments on YTA's Macabre Theatre with Ivonna and Mike sharing the small screen, Heather's experiences as a paranormal investigator, George's news on what to expect for Excelsior Journeys, and more!Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100...2022-06-071h 00Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityComic Creator Conor McCreery is Killing Shakespeare and Loving It!The month-long tribute to writers continues on, and this week, host and producer George Sirois gives listeners a look at the night before FanExpo STL, to Apotheosis Comics and Lounge in St. Louis, Missouri. This was where George sat down with comic creator Conor McCreery and the two discussed how Conor came up with the idea for what would become his signature series "Kill Shakespeare," how he started working on the Assassin's Creed comic series, and more!NOTE: Due to technical issues, the audio quality for this week's show isn't at its best.Want to...2022-05-2319 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Publisher EC Stilson is Everything Right About Writing!In November 2018, host and producer George Sirois had the pleasure of - after knowing her for over five years - speaking with author and publisher EC Stilson and offering a platform for her to share her fascinating story. After dealing with so much in her life, including a period of homelessness, she is always willing to share her positive outlook and is always willing to help other writers with whatever they may need. PRODUCER'S NOTE: This was one of several episodes in which crackling could be heard on George's side of the recording. Want to...2022-05-0854 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityThe Legend of Broadcaster Mike SeibertIn 2021, radio personality and podcaster Mike Seibert welcomed George Sirois into a Transformers group on Facebook filled with thousands of fans and a collection of voice actors, writers, showrunners, and more! It set the stage for the TransFormers: The Movie 35th Anniversary Retrospective month on Excelsior Journeys in August 2021. This week, George was finally able to welcome Mike to the podcast so he could share his epic journey through radio broadcasting and podcasting. Sit back and get comfortable, Mike has a truly inspiring tale to share.Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages...2022-04-191h 42Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Podcaster Jason Meuschke Has Some Sample Chapters to Send YouIn 2018, author and podcaster Jason Meuschke became the first host to invite Excelsior Journeys host and producer George Sirois on to talk about his show. Now, George and Jason finally reunite on Excelsior Journeys so Jason could share his journey and his show - The Sample Chapter Podcast - with listeners. They discuss the current books Jason is writing himself, how he started his podcast, some of his favorite guest interactions, and much more!Want to be an in-demand podcast guest? Join the Endless Stages Challenge and you'll become one in less than 100 days. I'm so proud...2022-04-1245 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity#TCMTalk with Todd Tucker of Illusion Industries, Part 2On February 19, 2022, horror host Ivonna Cadaver and Excelsior Journeys host and producer George Sirois presented a very special YouTube live Q&A with Todd Tucker, founder of makeup effects house Illusion Industries. The main topic was Illusion Industries' latest project: the makeup effects for Leatherface in the 2022 Netflix film Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Todd had lots of stories to tell and Ivonna did a fabulous job as the host. In this second of two parts, the "after-party" started, led by Michael B of Terror Talk and George Sirois of Excelsior Journeys, and we had plenty of follow-up questions for Todd...2022-03-2159 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAnd Just Like That, the Hosts of We Couldn't Help But Wonder are Here!This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois has three special guests on the show: George's wife Cheryl acting as co-host, and the hosts of the We Couldn't Help But Wonder podcast, Elise Castle and Mike Jensen. The four discuss how this Sex and the City episode-by-episode discussion got started, how the show grew in listenership, and what's to come with the upcoming revival series "And Just Like That..."To show your support for Excelsior Journeys, An Evening with Ivonna Cadaver, and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the Marvel Studios, please click on www.hesgotit.com...2021-12-0756 min
Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity”Til All Are One!” - The Legacy of TransFormers: The MovieDonate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L
It's Part 5 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois has concluded his month - and Season 3 of the podcast - with Hasbro designers Mark Maher and Evan Brooks. They not only share how this film inspired them from childhood, but they provide lots of details about Hasbro's Studio Series line, presenting some of the most detailed and most intricate figures in the entire TransFormers line. George also presents...2021-08-311h 12Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity”An Autobot Shall Rise from Our Ranks” - The Aftermath of TransFormers: The MovieDonate to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3fldx2L
It's Part 4 of the Excelsior Journeys 5-part miniseries celebrating the 35th anniversary of TransFormers: The Movie, and host & producer George Sirois welcomes writer/producer F.J. DeSanto, the current TransFormers torchbearer as the showrunner of Netflix's War for Cybertron Trilogy. The two discuss how F.J. grew up as a fan of the franchise, including the G1 series and the 1986 movie, how he got caught up with Beast Wars and everything else that came after the original series ended, and...2021-08-241h 05Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityDebut Author Natalie Cammaratta Tells All About Falling and UprisingSpecial Thanks to Mains Playing Cards for sponsoring Excelsior Journeys throughout the month of July: https://mainsplayingcards.com/
There are so many thriving writing communities around the state of Missouri, and this week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Kansas City's latest author Natalie Cammaratta to discuss her debut Young Adult novel Falling & Uprising. They discuss Natalie's inspiration, her discovery of the writing community in Kansas City, her path to getting a literary agent (shout-out to George's agent Amy Brewer for putting Natalie on the path to representation at Metamorphosis Literary Agency), her upcoming launch party...2021-07-1337 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityVoice Actor Elle Michelle McCray is Right at Home in the House of CreativityThis week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with a voiceover artist, a saxophonist, a vocalist, a speaking coach, an actress, and a radio personality. And they're all the same person: Elle Michelle McCray. With everything that she's done, and everything she's currently doing, it was only natural that once she established herself on the Clubhouse app, she fit right in with Delano Johnson and Monique Lisa's House of Creativity. Elle Michelle and George talk about her initial creative endeavors, getting on the radio, becoming a mentor to so many others, and much more!
Visit Elle Michelle's...2021-06-1550 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPodcaster and Clubpod Rep Melissa Bright Wants to Celebrate Your Wins on ClubhouseIt's Part 2 of the Excelsior Journeys Clubhouse miniseries, and this week host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster Melissa Bright. Melissa tells her story of how she got into podcasting with her show "The Bright Side of Life," how Clubhouse opened the door to being a representative for ClubPod - the best podcast-related group on the app - and much more.
UPDATE: Clubhouse is now available to Android users! So if you would like an invite, please send a screenshot of your subscription to Excelsior Journeys (on Apple Podcasts or any of the other dozen...2021-05-1145 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityVoice Actors Ellie Rodz and Aly Del Vee Have Opened Their Clubhouse to You!It is Part 1 of the Clubhouse mini-series for Excelsior Journeys, and to celebrate this audio-based app - and get the Android users acquainted with it - host & producer George Sirois welcomes voice actors Ellie Rodz and Aly Del Vee. The two share their experiences with getting into VO, discovering Clubhouse and quickly falling in love with it, collaborating on their own club within the app, the 529 Voice Over Competition (where Ellie, Aly, and George made the Top 16 semi-finals after over a hundred competitors), and more!
This episode has been sponsored by the anthology All Things Weird and...2021-05-0452 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityHost and Producer George Sirois Has an Excelsior Journey to ShareIn February of 2021, host & producer George Sirois sat down with bestselling author (and previous guest) Amy Hale on her YouTube show Creative As Hale (Best. Title. Ever.) to discuss his own journey as an international bestselling author, voice actor, audiobook narrator, and podcaster. To celebrate Episode 80, here is the complete audio from that conversation, which included a Q&A from YouTube Live viewers (George's mother and aunt were among the viewers).
Creative As Hale is part of The Rising Tide Broadcast Network: https://www.facebook.com/RisingTideBroadcastNetwork
Amy's show Creative As Hale can be found h...2021-03-221h 42Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActress Catia Ojeda and Writer/Director Alex Goldberg Gave Us ClosureWith several film festival official selections and awards given to the dark comedy Closure, it's safe to say that actress Catia Ojeda and writer/director Alex Goldberg make a terrific team, both professionally and personally. And this week, they both sat down with host & producer George Sirois to discuss their respective Excelsior Journeys in both theatre and film.
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You Tube: http://bit.ly/Closure...2021-03-1655 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityMagical Mindset Coach Tracy StatenThis week, host & producer George Sirois sat down with Tracy Staten, performance coach and founder of Magical Mindset, a program dedicated to tapping into your passions and bringing them out in ways you never thought possible. We discussed how she realized her calling in life, the steps she's taken to making it a reality, what she offers to potential clients, and more!
Stay to the end to hear some more New Year's Resolutions from listeners, and don't forget to send me yours so you can hear your own voice on a podcast. Send an audio recording of...2021-01-1248 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor, Audiobook Narrator, and Excelsior Journeys Host & Producer George SiroisFor the Season 2 finale of Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois reached out to listeners and readers for questions to answer about his history as a writer, his experiences as an up-and-coming audiobook narrator, the future of the podcast for 2021 and beyond, and more!
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-12-221h 01Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPublish Me: The Business of WritingOn Saturday, October 3, host & producer George Sirois was invited by fellow author Dara Kalima to be part of a 5-person panel on Zoom, presented by IIPublishing, the New York Urban League Young Professionals, The Black Authors Collaborative, and Poetix University. The presentation was called Publish Me: The Business of Writing, and George was graciously allowed to present the audio in its entirety right here.
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-10-061h 59Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityVoice Over Actor Neil RossThis week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with one of his personal heroes: voice over actor Neil Ross. They discuss Neil's years in radio, his transition into voice over work with commercials and industrial videos, his move into animation where he became the voice of such iconic characters as Shipwreck in G.I.Joe and Springer in Transformers: The Movie, working with Hollywood legends Warren Beatty and Robert Redford, and more!
Make sure you get your copy of Neil's book Vocal Recall by clicking HERE.
Producer's Note: All apologies to the late great Steve...2020-09-151h 34Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor and Producer Stanley LivingstonIf you're a fan of classic TV, then you know the name Stanley Livingston, most well-known for playing the role of Chip, the youngest son on My Three Sons. But you may not know about his acting experience before and after, his transition into producing, his experience with Cinerama, and much more. Host and producer George Sirois sits down with Stanley, who has some amazing stories to tell.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-09-081h 28Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityTwo-Time Emmy Nominated Actress Kathleen GatiHost & producer George Sirois sits down with two-time Emmy nominated actress Kathleen Gati, who has been on an amazing journey over the past several decades. Kathleen shares quite a few stories about being a part of daytime and prime-time television, acting in both America and Hungary, being a part of two vastly different Emmy Awards events, and much more! For more information about Kathleen, please visit: https://abc.com/shows/general-hospital/cast/kathleen-gati
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-09-011h 02Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityVoice Over Artist and Vocal Coach Christina SmithTo start off the next 50 episodes of Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with accomplished voice over artist and vocal coach Christina Smith. They talk about how she was inspired to go into voice over, her training, working in various media such as radio commercials, animation, and video game, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-08-251h 07Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySo You Think You Can Dance Competitor & Hamilton Dance Supervisor Ryan KasprzakFor Episode 50 of the Excelsior Journeys podcast, host & producer George Sirois sits down for a fascinating chat with Ryan Kasprzak about his decades of experience in acting, dancing, choreographing, competing on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, and his latest venture as Dance Supervisor for the #AndPeggy tour of Hamilton.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-08-181h 29Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityIn Case of Emergency Author E.G. ScottThe duo of authors that make up the name E.G. Scott (Liz Keenan & Greg Wands) chat with host & producer George Sirois about their upcoming novel In Case of Emergency, the spark that started their partnership with the debut novel The Woman Inside, their shared history at Marymount Manhattan College, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-08-111h 00Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityTales from the Crypt Producer, Writer, Director Gilbert AdlerOn this week's episode, host and producer George Sirois sits down with producer, writer, and director Gilbert Adler. They discuss Gilbert's start as a producer for theatre, how he made the transition into movies and television, his experiences on Freddy's Nightmares that led him into developing Tales from the Crypt for HBO, working on larger big-budget movies like Constantine, Superman Returns, and Valkyrie, and much more!
Gilbert also shares his experience working with Operation Mend for UCLA. For more information on this, please visit www.uclahealth.org/operationmend
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com...2020-08-041h 28Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor & Voice Over Artist Fred MelamedThis week's guest is not only an accomplished actor & voice over artist, taking part in such films as In a World... and A Serious Man and contributing his voice to CBS Sports among other properties, but he was also our host's Announcing & Voice Overs teacher in college. Fred Melamed sits down with George Sirois to discuss his past, present, and future projects, including various films, brands, and animated series, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-07-281h 52Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityTransformers, G.I.Joe, Dungeons & Dragons Writer Flint DilleHost and producer George Sirois sits down with the literal author of his childhood, Flint Dille, in this very special feature-length episode. Flint shares so many great stories about how he broke into the world of animation, writing for the Mr. T animated series, working on Dungeons & Dragons, acting as story editor for G.I. Joe, writing the later drafts of Transformers: The Movie, and so much more! After listening to this episode, please get Flint's memoir The Gamesmaster, which tells his story in much greater detail and is an amazing read.
Support this podcast at — ht...2020-07-121h 41Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor & Founder of Metamorphosis Literary Agency Stephanie HansenHost & producer George Sirois sits down this week with Stephanie Hansen, founder of Metamorphosis Literary Agency. During their conversation, they talk about how Stephanie took a chance on herself to get into the literary world, learning how to become an agent, founding her own agency, bringing in other agents, and also about how Stephanie took another chance on herself by writing her own series of novellas.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-07-0754 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor, Screenwriter, Producer, Teacher Joel EisenbergHost and producer George Sirois sat down for a terrific conversation with author, screenwriter, producer, public speaker, and teacher Joel Eisenberg. Enjoy their chat about how Joel fell in love with the movies with the help of Forrest Ackerman's Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, his early fan-fiction that led to his first original works, his success with networking that led to his first published book, his constant looking out for other up-and-coming writers, and much more! Expect quite a bit of name-dropping from both.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-06-301h 01Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPerformer, Musician, and Instructor Kim HawkeyKim Hawkey is one of the reasons why this show exists in the first place. Her talent caught the attention of host & producer George Sirois while they were working together at Top of the Rock Observation Deck, and years later he knew people like Kim needed to share their story. The two get to reminisce about their time at Rockefeller Plaza, how Kim became an award-winning singer, founded the band The Swingaroos, created the upcoming Variety Show Lab, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-06-2343 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActor, Dancer, and Tesla & Clean Technica Representative David HavasiThis week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with longtime friend David Havasi, who shares his story about how his decades of dance and musical theatre culminated in performing in national tours of The Producers and Spamalot, before he transitioned into being a proud representative of Tesla Motor Company and Clean Technica.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2020-06-161h 44Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySeason 2 Premiere: Writers of 411Mania Tribute to Larry Csonka & Chris HyatteThirteen different writers from the independent pop culture website 411Mania join host & producer (and fellow 411Mania alum) George Sirois to discuss some of their favorite memories from writing for the site, reveal what they've gone on to do because of their time as a 411Mania writer, and pay tribute to their late colleagues, Larry Csonka and Chris Hyatte.2020-06-091h 44Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySmashwords CEO Mark CokerIn this very special episode of Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sat down with Mark Coker, founder and CEO of Smashwords, one of the most valuable tools any independent author would ever need to get their books out in the widest distribution possible. They talked about Mark's thoughts on the book publishing industry, his inspiration for Smashwords, his success working with authors, his plans for the company's future, and more!
(This was meant to be a two-parter, but since life has a way of getting in the way, I missed last week's post date and...2019-11-121h 17Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor & Armed Services Veteran April WoodDuring a very busy weekend at PennedCon 2019, host and producer George Sirois sat down with fellow author and armed services veteran April Wood. We discussed how writing has always been a part of her life, how she has been able to produce so much work in such a limited amount of time, and more! (Apologies for the audio quality, it was a very busy night at the restaurant)
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-10-2929 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor & Illustrator Jennifer Stolzer and Author Jessica MathewsCollaboration is a great benefit to being part of a writing community and fellow St. Louis Writers Guild members Jennifer Stolzer and Jessica Mathews have experienced that several times already by teaming up on various children's book projects. Host and producer George Sirois had some time at Penned Con 2019 to talk about how each one got into writing, how they got involved with the SLWG, how they decided to team up, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-10-2237 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBestselling & Award-Winning Author Eric AsherHost and producer George Sirois took some time to sit down with bestselling and award-winning author Eric Asher about his successful transition from working a full-time job with writing on the side to being a writer full-time, achieving a dream so many want to come true for them. They also discussed Eric's journey as an author, getting his books into Audible as audiobooks, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-10-1529 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBestselling Author Amy HaleThe second season of Excelsior Journeys opens with the first of a series of interviews recorded at Penned Con 2019. Host and producer George Sirois speaks with bestselling author Amy Hale about how she got into writing, her new shared universe project, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-10-0846 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityDo's and Don'ts of Book SigningsHost and producer George Sirois took some time this week to discuss various do's and don'ts when it comes to setting up a book signing at a bookstore.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-06-0429 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Jessica McBrayerThis week's guest is author Jessica McBrayer, who has five novels coming out in 2019 to go along with the 13 works she has published since 2011. She and host George Sirois chat about her experience in various genres, bringing in a virtual assistant, sticking to a 2,000-word schedule, and much more! Jessica can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-05-2149 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Kendall GreyAfter knowing her via social media for several years, Excelsior Journeys host and producer George Sirois finally gets to chat with fellow author Kendall Grey. They talk about her impressive span of over fifteen published works since 2012, her forays into various genres, her recent work with different audiobook narrators, and more! #MakeArtNotHousePayments
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-05-151h 01Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAMA EpisodeHost and producer George Sirois decided to use this episode as an AMA platform, so he put the word out on social media with an #AskMeAnything request. This week, he answers questions about building an interactive platform, jealousy among authors, and more.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-04-2331 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityStand-Up Comic and Emcee Robert TuroHost and producer George Sirois celebrates the 30th episode of Excelsior Journeys by sitting down with stand-up comic & emcee Robert Turo. They discuss how stand-up comedy is the purest form of entertainment, Robert's history on the stage dating back to 1996 when his college roommate called up Stand-Up NY and set him up with a 5-minute spot, how he made the transition from being a solo stand-up to co-hosting his own weekly show, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-04-161h 05Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAmy Brewer of Metamorphosis Literary AgencyThis week, host George Sirois sits down with one of his two literary agents: Amy Brewer of Metamorphosis Literary Agency. They discuss how she formed a partnership with fellow agent & co-author Patty Carothers on their own book "Texting Prince Charming," how they worked their way up to becoming agents with Metamorphosis, the vital role an agent plays in an author's career, and more.
George is also taking questions for Amy and Patty to answer in the near future. If you have one, please send to his email: georgehsirois@gmail.com.
Support this podcast at — htt...2019-04-0954 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySt. Louis Writers Guild President David Alan LucasFor this very special episode, host George Sirois sits down with his friend and new business partner, co-founder of Winding Trails Media and St. Louis Writers Guild President David Alan Lucas. They talk about how David was inspired by the St. Louis writers community to chase his dream and - as part of the board of the prestigious St. Louis Writers Guild - inspire others to chase theirs. They also talk about the guild's annual conference/convention Gateway Con (which goes up on Father's Day weekend in June) and their big venture coming soon, the Winding Trails Media Podcasting...2019-04-031h 20Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityA Call to ActionHost and producer George Sirois has a little something he needs to tell all of you, something he needed to tell himself.
If you enjoy this episode and the others before it, please subscribe, rate, and review. Your feedback means the world to me...
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-03-2614 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityMissouri Writers Guild President Robin TidwellEver think about joining a writers guild? Ever wonder what guilds offer for writers? Maybe you're already part of a local chapter but you're not sure what a statewide guild can do for you or your career as a writer? Well, the two latest Presidents of the Missouri Writers Guild - current President Robin Tidwell and her predecessor, George Sirois of Excelsior Journeys - sit down to discuss all of these things and more, including Robin's experience as a writer that led her to create Rocking Horse Publishing and lend her expertise to the Missouri Writers Guild.
2019-03-1959 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityQ and A Episode with George Sirois and Previous GuestsFor the 25th episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois takes a break from the regular format to answer a question from a listener, and share the answers to a question he offered to his previous guests.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-03-1426 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPlaywright Jonathan NortonThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois welcomes award-winning playwright and long-time friend Jonathan Norton. The two talk about the Playwriting class they took together at Marymount Manhattan College, the scene Jonathan wrote that captured everyone's attention, the controversial plays he wrote while in high school that made him an award-winner, his mentors and idols, and his latest play Mississippi Goddamn, which takes place during the time of civil rights leader Medgar Evers' assassination.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-03-061h 11Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityA Tribute to Mac DamronOn February 13, Godwin High's beloved Drama teacher - Mac Damron - passed away over a month before a scheduled ceremony where the school's theater would be dedicated in his name. With several decades of teaching experience, Mr. Damron changed the lives of hundreds, even thousands, of students, one of which is our host, George Sirois. So George decided to reach out to his classmates from those years to see if anyone wanted to come on Excelsior Journeys to share some stories about Mr. Damron. Three classmates were able to accept: musician & animator Sruli Broocker, mother & photographer Kelly Wright Myers...2019-02-261h 03Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityDirector Chris EthridgeFor this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with longtime friend, director Chris Ethridge. In addition to chatting about growing up in Richmond, Virginia and dreaming of collaborating on big-budget film projects, they also discuss Chris' evolution as a filmmaker, his time creating a Stephen King "Dollar Baby," directing Tiffany Shepis and Nicholas Brendon on "Attack of the Morningside Monster," and his latest project "Haven's End," which is currently getting its share of interest from potential distributors.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-02-191h 08Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArtist and Author Elizabeth MeggsFor the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down and chats with - for the first time in about 25 years - artist Elizabeth Meggs. They give a much-deserved shout-out to Mac Damron in the Drama department of Godwin High School in Richmond, VA, discuss the moment that made Elizabeth want to become an artist, putting together her first exhibit, working on both coasts in America, and much more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-02-121h 35Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityScreenwriter and Production Assistant Luke AnnandFor the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois began his filmmakers miniseries by talking with screenwriter, director, and film enthusiast Luke Annand. The discussion goes from the sequence that made Luke a devout cineaste, to getting involved in several projects in Canada as a production assistant, to getting his own short film off the ground, to his latest project - a full-length screenplay that will hopefully get him some much-deserved attention on the independent scene. Check out more of Luke's story by going to Instagram at @reginaroadie, and make sure you catch his podcast "Ramblings of a...2019-02-0541 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArtist Lisa PenzOn the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with Vancouver's own, artist Lisa Penz. Lisa some terrific stories about how Disney became her inspiration for teaching herself how to sketch (The Little Mermaid, to be exact), the moment when she decided to step away from graphic design and pursue her passion in painting, her first gallery opening, her ideas for a very special work-in-progress, and much more! Find Lisa on Twitter at @LisaRosaPenz and on Instagram at @LisaPenz.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-01-2956 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityNatalie Bushnell of SoulisiousFor this episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with Natalie Bushnell, an author, speaker, medium, transparency coach, and so much more. Natalie shares her incredible life story with us, from her days as part of a polygamist family to her decision to be a spiritual guide to help others reach their full potential. She also tells us about Soulisious and her monthly Life Made Simple boot camp. Please find more information on her website: www.soulisious.com.
In addition to her words of wisdom and hope, Natalie also shares details of her abusive past t...2019-01-221h 17Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityJudi Fox of #foxrocks#foxrocks indeed! Host George Sirois presents a terrific conversation with LinkedIn content strategist Judi Fox, where they discuss how she decided to turn her years-long career into a prologue for the new life she would make for herself. She also puts our mind at ease about the use of LinkedIn, shares the moment when her first piece of content generated over twelve thousand views, and more! They even chat about how they both went through four years in the same high school and never had a conversation until now!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ex...2019-01-151h 12Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityFitness Advocate and Wristful Thinking Wristbands' Brandi StewartResolutions Month continues on Excelsior Journeys, and host George Sirois chats with fitness advocate and owner of Wristful Thinking Wristbands Brandi Stewart. They discuss how Brandi played such a big part in his life, her experiences in physical fitness, her tips for those looking to improve their health, what led her to create Wristful Thinking, and more!
Brandi even has a very special gift just for Excelsior Journeys listeners. Find out what it is by downloading this episode.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2019-01-0855 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArchon 42 Part 2 - Alternate Paths to PublishingFor the final episode of Excelsior Journeys in 2018, host George Sirois presents the audio of a panel at Archon 42 - Alternate Paths to Publishing. In addition to hearing George's story of how he went from self-publishing to working with small presses to finally getting an agent for larger projects, we will also hear from authors Debbie Manber Kupfer (P.A.W.S.), Brad R. Cook (The Iron Horseman), and Camille Faye (Voodoo Butterfly).
Looking forward to hearing your suggestions and comments in 2019 and beyond.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-12-271h 00Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityArchon 42 Part 1 - StorytellingOn Sunday, October 14, 2018, host George Sirois moderated a panel at St. Louis' sci-fi & fantasy convention Archon 42 (www.archonstl.org) called "Storytelling: A Modern Take on the Oral Tradition." His fellow authors on the panel were Brad R. Cook (The Iron Chronicles), Camille Faye (Voodoo Butterfly), and Jennifer Stolzer (Threadcaster, Dog Park), and they were gracious to allow the panel to be recorded.
On this first of two year-end bonus episodes of Excelsior Journeys, George Sirois presents the complete panel with Q&A from the attendees.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-12-181h 02Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Editor Rebecca JaycoxFor the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with Rebecca Jaycox, author of the YA / Fantasy novel "The Other Inheritance" and editor-in-chief of Aelurus Publishing. In addition to sharing her personal story that led to her becoming an author and editor, Rebecca has various dos and donts for aspiring authors to keep in mind, she makes sure you know what to do after National Novel Writing Month is finished, and she provides plenty of reasons why she would be an ideal editor for your latest project. For more information about Rebecca's services, please look up "...2018-12-1157 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Amalie JahnFor the final installment of the NaNoWriMo miniseries, host George Sirois chats with multi-award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author Amalie Jahn. They talk about her journey to write and release her YA time-travel Sci-Fi novel "The Clay Lion," introducing her stories to students, working with other authors to make their successful run at the USA Today bestselling list, and more! Amalie can be found on Twitter at @AmalieJahn, as well as other social media outlets.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-12-041h 03Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Katherine BogleIt's Episode 10 of Excelsior Journeys, and host George Sirois gets to enjoy this milestone by speaking with author Katherine Bogle. In addition to a healthy amount of name-dropping (Hello, Sell More Books Show!), they discuss Katherine's early fan fiction that pushed her into pursuing writing as a career, her experiences with National Novel Writing Month, the rapid release plan she put into motion to give her books the maximum exposure that resulted in a huge jumpstart in sales, and more!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-11-2743 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor Jessica McHughFor the latest episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois takes a trip into the McHughniverse and chats with prolific award-winner author & playwright Jessica McHugh. They discuss the early stories that pushed Jess into being an author, her experiences - good and bad - with various small presses, her different genres from horror to young adult, and more! Jess is all over social media and you can find her on both Twitter and Instagram at @TheJessMcHugh.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-11-201h 06Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor RR VirdiFor Episode 8 of Excelsior Journeys - presented by the Write Pack Radio Podcasting Network - host George Sirois continues National Novel Writing Month by sitting down with two-time Dragon Award nominated author RR Virdi. They discuss the inspiration that led to Virdi's successful urban fantasy series - The Grave Report - as well as his writing process, the experience of being nominated alongside Jim Butcher, his tips for up-and-coming authors, and more! To find him on social media, go to www.twitter.com/rrvirdi.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-11-1353 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityAuthor and Musician EC StilsonThis week on Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down with author / musician / humanitarian EC Stilson to discuss her experience with National Novel Writing Month, the various events she has hosted, causes for which she raises money, her time when she was homeless on the streets of Hawaii, the tragedy in her life that she has used to inspire others, and more. To follow EC and her journey, please visit ecwrites.net.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-11-0652 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityPrologue to NaNoWriMo MonthFor Episode 6 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois presents the Prologue to the month-long NaNoWriMo miniseries, in which he will be speaking with different authors who have conquered the National Novel Writing Month challenge, which is to write a 50,000-word draft of a novel in just 30 days. George will not only share the origins of this global phenomenon; he will also talk about his own NaNoWriMo experience which ultimately led to the completion of his Young Adult / Science-Fiction novel "Excelsior," which has been launched by Aelurus Publishing in 2017.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/do...2018-10-3027 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityBestselling Authors Sheri Fink and Derek Taylor KentFor Episode 5 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois speaks with bestselling and multi-award-winning independent authors Sheri Fink & Derek Taylor Kent. This literary power couple met George in person at the 2017 Missouri Writers Guild Conference, where Sheri was the keynote speaker, and during this conversation, they talk about what led both of them to write children's books, their journeys as novelists (Sheri with "Cake in Bed" and Derek with "Kubrick's Game"), the partnership that became "Whimsical World," their thoughts on the various online book contests, and more. For more information on their books, please visit https://www.whimsicalworldofsherifink.com/.
2018-10-231h 28Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityActress and Yoga Instructor Kristina EriksonFor Episode 4 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois welcomes actress / writer / director / producer / yoga instructor Kristina Erikson. They talk about their time together at Marymount Manhattan College, Kristina continuing on her journey as an actress after graduation, how yoga played a major role in regaining the confidence in herself, how the highs and lows in her life prompted her to create her short film Evolved, and more. To learn more about Kristina and her journey, please visit her on Instagram at @kristinaeriksonyogi.2018-10-1656 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityWest Coast Swing Dancer Doug RousarFor the inaugural episode of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois sits down for a lengthy discussion with Douglas Rousar, a multi-award-winning West Coast Swing dancer, instructor, event director, and founder of the Global Online Open. They talk about how each of them found and fell in love with the dance, how Doug rose from the novice ranks to becoming an instructor for many others, his experiences with directing various events, and the journey that led him to creating the Global Online Open.
Have questions for Doug? Send them to georgehsirois@gmail.com.
Support this...2018-10-091h 37Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityUSA Today Bestselling Authors Michelle Lynn and Michelle BryanFor Episode 3 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois took some time from his weekend at the authors & readers convention Penned Con (www.pennedcon.com) to chat with USA Today Bestselling Authors Michelle Lynn & Michelle Bryan. They talk about how the two authors found each other through the muck of negativity known as Goodreads and how they made the decision to collaborate on a story which would reach the USA Today bestselling charts, as well as their team of readers, editors, formatters, and cover artists that helped make their success possible.
Got a question for either Michelle? Send...2018-10-0943 minExcelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativitySports Announcer Mark FrattoFor Episode 2 of Excelsior Journeys, host George Sirois welcomes voiceover actor, sports announcer, and founder of Linacre Media, Mark Fratto. They talk about how Mark began his path way back in St. Mary's Catholic School, acting as a media director in college, and working all the way up to standing in the middle of a boxing ring for HBO Sports in the World's Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden.
Got a question for Mark? Send it to georgehsirois@gmail.com
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-10-091h 08Excelsior Journeys: The Road to CreativityIntroducing Excelsior JourneysFor the Write Pack Radio Podcasting Network, we hope you enjoy this brief look at what is to come with our new show "Excelsior Journeys with George Sirois."
Each week, we will post a discussion with various creative people that are currently on their path to success. They're trying to make their dreams come true just as you are, so we hope by telling their stories, we will inspire you to keep going in your journey and not turn back.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/excelsior-journeys/donations2018-10-0308 min