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Pen to Print - Podcasts for Aspiring Writers
Writing Tips from Niall Edworthy and Georgina Brown. Write On! Audio Weekly
Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen To Print Our writing tips this month are from Niall Edworthy and Georgina Brown. A former reporter, Niall has been writing for over 25 years. His novel, ‘Otto Eckhardt’s Ordeal,’ was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Georgina Brown is the director of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation. Thank you to Niall Edworthy and Georgina Brown for this month’s Writing Tips. You can find out more about...
2025-07-01
26 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
The Spirit of Adventure with Laura Bingham and Lucy Shepherd
In this final episode of our adventure mini series Georgina talks to to extraordinary women, Laura Bingham who made the first ever descent of the Essequibo river in Guyana from source to sea and explorer Lucy Shepherd who has led expeditions to some of the harshest and most challenging places in the world, from high mountains to tropical rainforests and Arctic tundra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-11
43 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
The Spirit of Adventure with test pilot Nathan Gray Part Three
In this third and final episode Georgina talks to Nathan about the challenges of being a test pilot, the importance of reading both. for information and for leisure, what it's like to fly the amazing F-35, how to know when to stop and the future of aviation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-04
31 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
The Spirit of Adventure with Nathan Gray Part Two
In his episode Nathan Gray talks to Georgina about he overcame a devastating accident early in his career, what it's like to fly at twice the speed of sound, how to land a jet on an aircraft carrier and his time as a combat pilot in Afghanistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-28
31 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
The Spirit of Adventure with test pilot Nathan Gray Part One
In this first episode of three with decorated test pilot Nathan Gray, Georgina chats to Nathan about why he decided to become a pilot, why he chose the Navy rather than the Air Force and what he had to go through to achieve his dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-21
29 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
The Spirit of Adventure with Ed Stafford and Alex Bescoby Part 2
In this second episode with explorer Ed Stafford and filmmaker Alex Bescoby Georgina talk to them about their love of story telling, how they set about doing research, getting out of sticky situations, the kindness of strangers, tips for young explorers and much, much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-14
41 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
The Spirit of Adventure with Ed Stafford and Alex Bescoby
In this first episode of our new adventure mini- series, explorer Ed Stafford and award winning film maker Alex Bescoby talk to Georgina about why they chose a life of adventure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-07
34 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
Adventure Series Trailer
Trailer for new adventure mini-series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-04
01 min
Glasovi svetov
Svet na predvečer industrijske revolucije
Kako so v času, tik preden Wattov parni stroj preide v komercialno uporabo in kapitalizem požene v povsem novo dimenzijo, videti evropske družbe? Kakšen je njihov gospodarski ustroj in zakaj razsvetljenski misleci tistega časa vedno več pozornosti namenjajo ekonomskim vprašanjem?Čeprav je ekonomska dejavnost v takšni ali drugačni obliki že tisočletja nepogrešljiv del človeških družb, se veliki misleci skozi zgodovino večinoma niso podrobneje ukvarjali s tem aspektom naših življenj. Ko ob koncu 18. stoletja izide Bogastvo narodov, najbrž prvo veliko ekonomsko delo, pa njegov avtor Adam Smith nikakor ni več osamljen v sv...
2025-02-12
50 min
Pen to Print - Podcasts for Aspiring Writers
A Listener Contribution from Mab Jones: Write On Audio Weekly
Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print. Our Listener Contribution for January is from poet, novelist and presenter Mab Jones. Described by The Times as a 'unique talent,' Mab is the winner of many accolades for her writing, including a Royal Society of Literature 'Literature Matters' Award, a Creative Wales Award, the Neil Gaiman Word Factory Short Story Competition, the Geoff Stevens Memorial Poetry Prize, the Aurora Poetry Prize, the Wolverhampton Literature Festival Poetry Prize an...
2025-01-14
11 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
Endurance and Adventure with Angus Collins
In this final episode of Series 2 Tom and Georgina talk to ultra endurance athlete, mental health advocate, record breaking rower and founder of Beyond Endurance, Angus Collins as he prepares to face his toughest challenge yet, attempting to become the first person ever to circumnavigate Great Britain by row boat solo and unsupported, raising funds for James’ Place, a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men in centres in Liverpool and London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-13
52 min
Pen to Print - Podcasts for Aspiring Writers
Writing Tips From the Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation
Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print Our August writing tips are from writers nominated for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize and are introduced by the Prize manager at the Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation, Charlotte Maddox The Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation is a charitable organisation established in 2015 by the late bestselling author Wilbur Smith and his wife, Niso. The Foundation empowers writers, promotes literacy and advances adventure writing as a genre, working to uplift, ins...
2024-09-03
14 min
Books & Chat
Hard By a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashvili
Shortlisted for the Wilbur & Niso Smith Adventure Prize for Fiction - could this be the winner? An extraordinary tale of family, scarifice and our never-ceasing battle with the past, Vardiashvili's mesmerising and unique novel about a boy looking for his father who's returned to his native Georgia for the first time since the war blends gripping mystery with questions about how we remember and why we forget.
2024-08-30
30 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2024 with Leo Vardiashvili and Chukwuebuka Ibeh
In the third and final episode of our three part series celebrating the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize 2024, Georgina and Tom meet two more of the shortlisted authors, Leo Vardiashvili and Chukwuebuka Ibeh to discuss their riveting new adventure novels, Hard by a Great Forest and Blessings. (Leo Vardiashvili: Image © Kiera Fyles, Palmer Photography - Chukwuebuka Ibeh: Image © Erin Lewis) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-30
47 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
Adventure Writing Prize Louis de Bernieres and Derek B Miller
In the second of our three part series celebrating the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize 2024, Georgina and Tom meet two more of the shortlisted authors, Louis de Bernieres and Derek.B Miller to discuss their exciting new novels Light over Liskeard and The Curse of Pietro Houdini, why they decided to write historical fiction and how they define adventure. (Derek B. Miller: Image © Erlend Sæverud - Louis de Bernières: Image © Ivon Bartholomew) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-16
44 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize: C.E. McGill and Francesca de Tores
In the first of three special episodes Tom and Georgina talk to two of the authors short-listed for the much coveted 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize, Charlie McGill (Our Hideous Progeny) and Francesca de Tores (Saltblood). (C. E. McGill: Image ©Rebecca Holmes Photography Ltd - Francesca de Tores: Image ©Andrew North) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-02
54 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
World War One with Matt Barr
A number of Wilbur's stories feature or are set against World War One and in this episode Tom and Georgina discuss these books and Wilbur's descriptions and approach to the Great War, particularly as played out in an African context, with podcaster and World War One aficionado Matt Barr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-19
50 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
Centaine Courtney and The Burning Shore with Melanie Crawley
In this episode Tom and Georgina discuss Wilbur's first female protagonist, Centaine Courtney, with actor and voice over artist Melanie Crawley. New to Wilbur’s books, Melanie explores the skill and depth with which Wilbur creates a character that she as an actor can believe in and become invested in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-05
52 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
WeTwo - Dwayne and Phoebe A Life of Adventure
In this episode Tom and new co-host Georgina Brown talk to adventurers Dwayne Fields, the first black Briton to reach the North Pole and Phoebe Smith, founders of the WeTwo Foundation which empowers underprivileged young people through life-changing adventures, a cause which very much appealed to Wilbur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-21
58 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
Peter Watt - The Australian Wilbur Smith
In this episode Tom and Chris talk to Australian author Peter Watt about his incredibly adventurous life, his life-changing encounters with Wilbur and how Wilbur inspired him to become a best selling author - the Australian Wilbur Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-06-07
48 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
The Dangerous Episode with Conn Iggulden
In this special episode Tom and author Conn Iggulden discuss the power of historical fiction and the influence Wilbur Smith has had on Conn himself and generations of adventure and historical fiction writers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-24
58 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
The East India Company with Professor David Howarth
In this episode Tom and Christopher are joined by Professor David Howarth, author of ‘Adventurers The Improbable Rise of the East India Company’ ; to discuss the surprisingly humble and chaotic Tudor origins of the most celebrated and powerful global entity in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-26
1h 02
That Wilbur Smith Show
The Indian Ocean Slave Trade with Professor Bernard Freamon
In Episode 3 of That Wilbur Smith Show Tom and Christopher are joined by Professor Bernard Freamon, the world’s leading authority on the Indian Ocean Slave Trade, to explore this elusive, yet fascinating subject of which little is known and which is rarely discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-12
59 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
That Wilbur Smith Show Highlights So Far
Tom and Christopher look back on memorable moments from the first series, recalling some of the illuminating facts and insights they elicited from their special guests, including Egyptologist Joanne Fletcher, historian Saul David, writer of both fiction and nonfiction about the Zulu wars, Zambezi expert Marlyn Newitt, who sounds the alarm about the Victoria Falls drying up, Joost Fonteyn on the mysteries of the Great Zimbabwe, Civil Rights campaigner Adam Hochschild on the Abolition of Slavery and our remarkable adventurer, polar explorer Felicity Aston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-29
50 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
Felicity Aston - polar explorer and real-life hero
For the first episode of a new series of That Wilbur Smith Show, and in honour of International Women’s Day, Tom and Christopher talk to a real life hero who might have stepped out of the pages of a Wilbur Smith book, Felicity Aston, polar explorer and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone!Felicity's website : http://www.felicityaston.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-08
1h 00
That Wilbur Smith Show
That Wilbur Smith Show : Series Two Trailer two
Historian Tom Harper and author Christopher Winn explore the exhilarating world of legendary adventure writer Wilbur Smith with special guest and real life hero Felicity Aston, polar explorer and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-01
01 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
That Wilbur Smith Show : Series Two Trailer
In That Wilbur Smith Show Wilbur co-writer historian Tom Harper and author and Wilbur fan Christopher Winn explore the exhilarating world of adventure writer Wilbur Smith, one of the greatest story tellers of all time, by talking to a star-studded array of special guests, adventurers, historians, authors, academics and fans about the exotic places and thrilling historical events that feature in Wilbur’s books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-23
00 min
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So8892 Yearmix 2023
Stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKL0B1QE_G8&t=10031s Tracklist: Build The Future - Jean Bruce feat. Reshape Instrumental The Incrowd (Lenny Dee & Eric Kupper Remix) - Spectrum Policies - Phyzikal Flex3 Bass Movement - Phantasm Can you dig it - Pk1 The Trance - Open Mind O Vibes - Ur - Live At The D.D.A. The Tape - PK 1 Heavy Water - Anoesis Listen To The Drummer - Nation.12 Word Of Mouth - Parkhill 8 Zone - Eternal Watch Me Rollin' - Cut & Paste Brace Yourself - Break The Limits Outlander - Vamp...
2024-01-01
3h 44
That Wilbur Smith Show
24. Birds of Prey Part 2 - Elephant Lagoon
In this action packed second episode on Birds of Prey Tom and Diana describe how Hal Courtney and his companions escape from their Dutch prison in the Castle of Good Hope and travel across the wilds of Southern Africa to confront once more their mortal enemy the Buzzard at Elephant Lagoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-17
42 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
23. Birds of Prey Part 1 Treasure and treachery
In the first of a series of episodes chronicling the Courtneys through the 17th century Tom and Diana celebrate the opening part of one of Wilbur’s most epic novels, Birds of Prey, a tale of treasure, treachery, pirates, love and betrayal set against the Anglo Dutch War and the founding of the world’s most beautiful city, Cape Town Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-10
1h 01
That Wilbur Smith Show
22. The Zambezi with Professor Malyn Newitt
The great rivers of Africa were a constant feature in Wilbur Smith’s adventures and in this episode Tom and Diana explore the Zambezi and the majestic Victoria Falls with the expert help of Professor Malyn Newitt author of 'The Zambezi - a History’, learning about the peoples who have lived alongside, traded on and depended upon the river and how the nature and shape of the river is changing due to modern development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-03
1h 05
That Wilbur Smith Show
21. 2023 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize
In this special episode Tom and Diana look back over the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize Award ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in London with prize winner Emma Styles and Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation director Georgina Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-27
55 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
20. Slavery - the Struggle for Abolition with Adam Hochschild
Tom and Diana discuss the struggle for the Abolition of Slavery with lecturer, historian and journalist Adam Hochschild, examining the circumstances that led to the emergence of the movement to ban slavery in the late 18th, early 19th centuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-20
1h 01
Pen to Print - Podcasts for Aspiring Writers
A Showcase Selected by Charlotte Maddox of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation : Write On! Audio Weekly
Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print This month’s showcase is selected by Charlotte Maddox. Charlotte is the Prize Manager at The Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation, a literature and literacy charity, championing “adventure” as a genre. The foundation runs the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize, and supports new writers as well as offering opportunities for children and young people. For this showcase Charlotte has curated a selection of stories and poems that explore reality and perceptions, and the blurred l...
2023-10-17
15 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
19. The Great Zimbabwe
Tom and Diana discuss the mysterious and misunderstood Great Zimbabwe stone settlement with Professor Joost Fontein of Johannesburg University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-13
43 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
18. The Sunbird Part 2 - The Curse of Opet
In the second part of The Sunbird we see how the curse of the lost city of Opet plays out and discover the fate of those involved in ancient times and in modern times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-06
51 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
17. The Sunbird Part 1 The Search for the Lost City of Ophir
The Sunbird introduces one of Wilbur Smith's most intriguing heroes, charting his search for the mysterious lost city of Ophir in deepest Africa and the extraordinary and unexpected consequences that flow from its discovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-29
57 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
16. Testament
In episode 16 Tom and Diana take a look at Testament, coming up with plenty of tantalising teasers and good reasons why this, the latest Wilbur Smith book, is an exhilarating must read! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-22
44 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
15. Wilbur Smith Inspiring Adventures
In this special episode Tom and Diana discuss the making of the documentary Wilbur Smith Inspiring Adventures with the film's director Aidan Woodward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-15
1h 00
Pen to Print - Podcasts for Aspiring Writers
A Listener Contribution from novelist Matthew Di Paoli : Write On! Audio Weekly
Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print Content Warning : This podcast contains descriptions of violence as depicted in Matthew Di Paoli's novel "Holliday" Our September listener contribution is from Mathew Di Paoli. Matthew’s novel “Holliday” follows the life of the legendary 1880s gambler and gunslinger, Doc Holliday and it won the Wilbur and Niso Smith Adventure Writing Prize. A prolific writer, Di Paoli’s other novels include “quicksand” and “Other Forms of Life”. You can find out more...
2023-09-12
10 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
14. A Falcon Flies Part 2 The Prophecy
In Episode 14 of That Wilbur Smith Show Tom and Diana take a look at the second part of A Falcon Flies, in which Robyn and Zuga venture into the unknown Eden they have seen from the mountain top and go their separate ways, each finding ancient civilisations and treasures while meeting with adventure and adversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-08
55 min
Pen to Print - Podcasts for Aspiring Writers
Writing tips from novelist Priscilla Morris: Write On! Audio Weekly
Thank you for listening to Write On! Audio, the podcast for writers everywhere brought to you by Pen to Print Priscilla is a British author and teacher of creative writing who lives between Ireland and Spain. Born to a Yugoslav mother and English father, she was 19 when war broke out in her mother’s country. She wrote her Sarajevo-set debut novel Black Butterflies (Duckworth, 2022) to understand the events that turned many of her relatives into refugees. Priscilla is one of six authors shortlisted for the annual £10,000 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize for Best Published Novel. The prize...
2023-09-05
12 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
13. A Falcon Flies part 1 Introducing the Ballantynes
In this episode Tom and Diana take a look at A Falcon Flies, in which we are introduced to the Ballantynes, Robyn and Zuga as, against the background of the slave trade, they travel up the Zambezi into the uncharted interior of Africa in search of their father. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-01
53 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
12. Birds of Prey - End of the Dutch Golden Age
Tom and Diana take a look at Birds of Prey and the End of the Dutch Golden Age. This is the earliest book chronologically in the Courtney saga, and tells the story of Sir Francis and Hal Courtney, the first of the Courtney’s to land in Africa, as they take on the might of the Dutch East India Company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-25
48 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
11. Courtney's War - The Battle of Stalingrad
Tom and Diana discuss Wilbur’s book Courtney’s War with its vivid depiction of the horrors of the Battle of Stalingrad, a conflict with disturbing similarities to today’s war in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-18
45 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
10. Ancient Egypt 2 with Professor Joann Fletcher
In this episode Tom and Diana continue to discuss River God and life in Ancient Egypt with renowned Egyptologist Professor Joann Fletcher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-11
50 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
9. Ancient Egypt 1 with Professor Joann Fletcher
Tom and Diana are joined by Egyptologist Professor Joann Fletcher to discuss River God, the Hyksos invasion and life in Ancient Egypt at that time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-04
51 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
8. River God
Tom and Diana discuss their love for and fascination with River God, Wilbur’s sprawling, epi,c best-selling novel of romance and adventure set in Ancient Egypt, in which we are introduced to Taita, a completely new kind of hero who is set to become one of Wilbur’s most beloved and long lasting characters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-28
55 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
7. Nemesis
In this episode Tom and Diana take a look at Wilbur's latest book Nemesis, (published in April 2023), which is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars and follows three different strands of the Courtney family as their fates become ever more intertwined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-21
46 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
6. When The Lion Feeds - Gold and the Birth of Johannesburg
In Episode 6 of That Wilbur Smith Show Tom and Diana take their final look for now at When The Lion Feeds discussing how the discovery of gold enriches and then corrupts Sean and Duff and turns the tented community of Johannesburg into the fastest growing city in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-14
45 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
5. When The Lion Feeds - Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
In Episode 5 of That Wilbur Smith Show Tom and Diana are joined once again by historian Professor Saul David to discuss the two most famous battles of the Anglo Zulu War, Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, brilliantly captured by Wilbur in When The Lion Feeds and in which Sean, Garrick and Waite Courtney all meet staggeringly different fates… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-07
55 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
4. When The Lion Feeds - Build up to the Anglo Zulu War
In Episode 4 of That Wilbur Smith Show Tom and Diana are joined by historian Professor Saul David to discuss the reasons behind the Anglo Zulu War of 1879, and the build up to the conflict which forms the background to the first part of When The Lion Feeds.and shapes the future of the Courtneys, Sean, Garrick and their father Waite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-30
41 min
BookSpeak Network
Matt Di Paoli brings Old West legend to life in "Holliday" on Sunbury Press Show
John "Doc" Holliday was many things in his short life. It may surprise readers to learn that Holliday graduated from The Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery in Philadelphia, with his doctoral thesis on Diseases of the Teeth. While he practiced in various locations, Holliday was also a keeper of gaming tables and was involved in the events that surrounded the famous 1882 shootout at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (in which Holliday was wounded).Hard-drinking and suffering from tuberculosis, author Matt Di Paoli brings "Holliday" to life in his new novel. Drawing on Val Kilmer's performance in Tombstone, Di Paoli sh...
2023-06-28
26 min
Matt Di Paoli brings Old West legend to life in "Holliday" on Sunbury Press Show
John "Doc" Holliday was many things in his short life. It may surprise readers to learn that Holliday graduated from The Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery in Philadelphia, with his doctoral thesis on Diseases of the Teeth. While he practiced in various locations, Holliday was also a keeper of gaming tables and was involved in the events that surrounded the famous 1882 shootout at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (in which Holliday was wounded). Hard-drinking and suffering from tuberculosis, author Matt Di Paoli brings "Holliday" to life in his new novel. Drawing on Val Kilmer's performance in Tombstone, Di Paoli sh...
2023-06-28
27 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
3. On Leopard Rock, Wilbur’s memoir
In Episode 3 of That Wilbur Smith Show Tom and Diana discuss Wilbur’s memoir ‘On Leopard Rock’, exploring how Wilbur draws upon his own experiences and extraordinary life when creating his thrilling adventures and characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-23
50 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
2. When The Lion Feeds, Witwatersrand and The Wilderness
In Episode Two of That Wilbur Smith Show Tom and Diana take a look at the final two parts of When The Lion Feeds, Witwatersrand and The Wilderness, in which fortunes are won and lost, Sean meets the love of his life and Duff Charleywood, Sean’s friend and business partner, meets a gruesome end…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-16
46 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
1. When The Lion Feeds, Sean and Garrick Courtney
In Episode One of That Wilbur Smith Show hosts and co-writers Tom Harper and Diana Thomas take a look at the first part of Wilbur’s debut novel, the classic coming of age adventure story When the Lion Feeds, in which we are introduced to Sean and Garrick Courtney, whose exploits and relationships would go on to spawn the longest running family saga in literary history. They also discuss some of the writing techniques that Wilbur would hone over the next 55 years of his matchless career as an author and recall their own memories of reading the book for the fi...
2023-06-09
43 min
That Wilbur Smith Show
That Wilbur Smith Show : Trailer
In That Wilbur Smith Show two of Wilbur’s co-writers, Tom Harper and Diana Thomas, explore the exhilarating world of adventure writer Wilbur Smith, one of the greatest story tellers of all time. They discuss his books, meet his extraordinary cast of characters, talk with special guests about the historical events that form the background to the books, visit the places that Wilbur brings so vividly to life and learn about the incredible real life exploits and adventures that inspired Wilbur and his writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-05
01 min
UUSM Connections
ConnPod Nicholas Soriano-Smith
UUSM's AV Tech, Nicholas Soriano-Smith is our guest on this episode. Hear his take on his first visit to UUSM, the scariest animal, and why people call him Niso.
2023-03-05
22 min
Wilde On
Season 3 - Episode 2: Krissy Vaine & Sabrina M Scott
Season 3 is all about wrestling, women and witchcraft. Today’s double header features two very powerful and aligned women. Krissy Vaine, long time friend, professional wrestler, intuitive, spiritual healer, wife and mother. Sabrina M Scott, sister Toronto witch, artist, writer, spiritual reader, PhD student and teacher. IG: @magical.Krissy @sabrinamscott Twitter: @magicalkrissy @sabrinamscott T-shirts: www.prowrestlingtees.com/taylorwilde Twitter & IG: @realtaylorwilde Tiktok: @thetaylorwilde YouTube: “WILDE ON” https://youtube.com/channel/UCHWVrVFFUxC_5skpP4UN7vQ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/ogtaylorwilde Additional Music Credits: “Let's Get Wilde” by Samantha Smith/Written by Andrew Moore & Rochelle Douris; ©2021 “1940” by The Submarines/Written by Eleanor B. Haza...
2021-10-06
47 min
The LKMNDS Podcast
013: Written A Decade After My Sister Walked Out
Emma Crone is an English major and aspiring writer at Baldwin Wallace University with a passion for fiction and poetry. She's been featured as a poetry author in Baldwin Wallace University’s 2020 edition of their student arts publication The Mill, and won an award for commended short stories from the Wilbur and Niso Smith Foundation's 'Authors of Tomorrow' contest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lkmnds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lkmnds/support
2020-12-22
03 min
Kaeno presents The Vanishing Point
TVP Live 697
The Vanishing Point 697 Live Stream Video: https://youtu.be/hQtsEWJKgcI - 01. Marsh, Nox Vahn - Come Together (Extended Mix) 02. Andy King - Nautical Miles (Original Mix) 03. Norman H, Julie Mintz - Flying Away (Weird Sounding Dude Remix) 04. Da Luka - Creation (GMJ Remix) 05. Fairchild, Nox Vahn - Earth Call (Original Mix) 06. Nato Medrado - Sand Sounds (Extended Mix) 07. Cold Blue - August Rain (Extended Mix) 08. Carl Jurgens, Niso - Skyscrapers (Praveen Achary Extended Vocal Edition) 09. Highjacks, Chaum, Hannes Wiehager - Declare It (Original Mix) 10. Robag Wruhme - Calma Calma (Original Mix) 11. Fairchild, Nox Vahn - Touch The Sun (Nox Vahn...
2020-11-30
4h 36
DIY MFA Radio
186: Your Journey into Writing - Interview with Stef Penney
Hey there word nerds! Today I am so excited to have author Stef Penney on the show! Stef is a screenwriter and author. Her debut novel, The Tenderness of Wolves,was the winner of the Costa Prize for Book of the Year and the Theakston’s Crime Novel of the Year, and was translated into thirty languages. Stef followed up this success with her next highly acclaimed novel The Invisible Ones, and her latest work Under a Pole Star which was the recipient of the 2017 Wilbur and Niso Smith Adventure Writing Prize. ...
2018-02-14
32 min
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040 Membranje: švedska delavska džungla z Borutom Golobom
Švedska velja za zgled socialne države. Toda življenje švedskega pisatelja Kristiana Lundberga, ki se je moral preživljati z delom v malmöjskem pristanišču za pretovarjanje avtomobilov, je bolj spominjalo na prizore z začetka dvajsetega stoletja. V romanu Yarden (Goga, 2016, prevedla Danni Stražar) je opisal nečloveške delovne razmere v švedskih pristaniščih, kjer večinoma delajo tuji priseljenci. Njegova izkušnja je bila neobičajna – še zlasti za ustvarjalca in intelektualca –, saj Švedi večinoma niso doživljali takšne plati njihove pregovorno socialne države. Toda Lundberg je od otroštva živel na skrajne...
2017-12-04
00 min
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Vsi veliki umetniki, ki smo jih poslušali, občudovali in pri njih iskali odgovore na velika vprašanja vesoljstva, so bili nekoč samo mulci. Takrat niso razmišljali, da morda spreminjajo zgodovino, ampak so se samo trudili preživeti, ustvarjati in slediti manj prehojenim potem. Dva takšna mulca sta bila mlada ameriška študenta Patti Smith in Robert Mapplethorpe. Ona je postala pesnica in glasbenica, on fotograf. Njuno osebno in ustvarjalno odraščanje je Patti opisala v knjigi Pač mulca, poetičnemu in rahločutnemu posvetilu njunemu razmerju, ki se kljub razhajanjem in srečevanjem ni...
2015-10-01
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