Tuesday Night Stories

Tuesday Night Stories 7, Part 3

Robert — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 01:10:36 +0000

This poor blog has been neglected for a bit. This week’s episode really threw me for a loop. I haven’t had so much trouble writing for some time now. I scrapped three ideas (and lots of plotting) and modified the one that I didn’t scrap more than once. I think it came out pretty well in the end. Sorry it wasn’t up last Tuesday.

We had a nice Texas rain today, the first one in awhile. It felt fantastic, especially considering the 109 degree heat yesterday. It was kind of a defining moment of the end of Summer. Everything seems to relax a bit and fall into routine when such a large part of the population heads back to school.

Remember, if you’d rather read the story you can do so here. As always, thanks for joining us tonight!

Tuesday Night Stories 7, Part 2

Robert — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:00:14 +0000

In part two of Pushed To The Edge the walls begin to close in around Alsalam as he returns to his home village. Instead of a warm welcome he finds the town quiet and the streets empty. Things quickly turn from bad to worse and he discovers exactly why the people are in hiding.

Check out the podcast page if you missed part one. As always, thanks for listening!

Tuesday Night Stories 7, Part 1

Robert — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:02:35 +0000

Tonight we start a brand new story! Pushed To The Edge is another way of trying something new. Trying new accents, and hopefully a bit larger scale than any podcast story I’ve written so far. We shall see how this goes! I’ll re-post the synopsis for anyone who missed it last week.

For fifteen years invaders from the distant land of Kalleth have held Alsalam in servitude to their army, but they’ve brought peace and prosperity as well. When a murderous and enslaving change in command comes down from the eastern King, Alsalam must use the military knowledge he’s learned from them not only to defend himself, but all the tribes of his homeland.

As always, thanks for joining us!

Tuesday Night Stories 6

Robert — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:06:53 +0000

I should have gotten this up yesterday, but I had to work until after midnight, then be up again at 7 this morning, and I didn’t have the audio at the time. My apologies! Here is Adventures Through The Window in its entirety. I hope everyone liked this story, I enjoyed many parts of it, but I’m still uncertain of it as a whole. Not that I think it’s bad, but there are parts I think could have been better by going back in with some more editing, but alas, that’s not an option with these podcasts!

Next week we’ll start a whole new story, so be sure to check back. It’s going to be another adult story, in the high fantasy genre I love so much. I’ll tell you guys more about it later in the week.

If you liked this one, feel free to tell your friends about it! We always love more readers/listeners.

Tuesday Night Stories 6, Part 8

Robert — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:59:10 +0000

Tonight is the conclusion of Adventures Through The Window! I’ve had a lot of fun with this story. The idea of bringing sense to a world of nonsense turned out a lot different than I originally thought it would. TJ’s been a good protagonist, but I’m already working on the next hero to tell us a tale. I’m feeling really good about the notes I have so far. It’s going to be nice to get back into a more adult, high fantasy story.

As always, thanks for joining us.

Adventures Through The Window, Part 7

Robert — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:59:56 +0000

In last week’s post TJ learned that not all great deeds are followed by cheers and thanks. His latest companion didn’t even say a word to him about it. Now he must once again figure out who he’s traveling with, and if the cat knows Jester. TJ’s come to enjoy his time through the window, and he’s eager to discover what more there is in store for him.

There’s a special 4th of July treat that we managed to sneak in there for you guys. I hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday! As always, we hope you enjoy the story.

Tuesday Night Stories 6, Part 6

Robert — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:24:18 +0000

We’re back tonight with the real part six of Adventures Through the Window. I hope everyone enjoyed last week’s comedic break. I told David he really needs to try his hand at another, so he may be back at some point. In tonight’s episode TJ finds a feast has been prepared for his awakening. Fun as it all may seem, his suspicions grow as his memories begin to return. Just what are Ambrissia’s intentions, why is he so special in her eyes?

Need to catch up? You can peruse our latest posts, or you can read the story here if you prefer.

As always, thanks for joining us tonight. We hope you’re enjoying the story.

Tuesday Night Stories 6, part 6000-Ish

Robert — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:15:51 +0000

We have a special treat tonight! My nephew has come to stay with us this week and has successfully kept me on my toes. On top of that, my boss at work went and ventured off to Alaska for a couple weeks (lucky!). So, basically, this means tonight’s podcast episode is brought to you by our talented narrator David. He decided to take a wild stab at how Adventures Through The Window might end. I haven’t laughed so hard in a good while. You guys are going to love this. Next week we will return to the regularly scheduled story.

As always, David hopes you enjoy this story. To be fair though, I have threatened him with medieval torture should nobody enjoy tonight’s comedic break. So he has reason to hope. Want to spare David some pain? Then leave a comment showing your support!

Tuesday Night Stories 6, Part 5

Robert — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:53:45 +0000

Another Tuesday is upon us! Unfortunately I had to work most of the day, and most of the night really, but I did get it in before midnight! Sorry about the delay, folks.

In the last part, TJ lost consciousness in the forest. He wakes in a tall tower being waited on hand and foot. Is his rescuer and host someone he can trust, or just another inhabitant of this strange world looking to trick or use him? I could actually call this part 5 1/2. I had to break what I wanted into two parts for the sake of length. I hope you all will forgive me!

As always, I hope you enjoy the story.

Tuesday Night Stories 6, Part 4

Robert — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:35:24 +0000

Part four came out a bit shorter than some of the previous episodes. I knew what I wanted to come next, but between getting there and what happens there it all became too long. So I found a place I thought broke it up well and went with that. In this part, TJ is running away from old Ma Gister and looking for somewhere else to go. It isn’t until he’s caught in the forest that he remembers the old woman’s warnings about the poisonous bush. Will he find help before it is too late, or will even more trouble find him first?

As always, thanks for joining us!

Tuesday Night Stories 6, Part 3

Robert — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:33:49 +0000

Tuesday Night Stories is officially back! If you’ve missed the first two parts of Adventures Through the Window, you might want to catch up here. In tonight’s episode TJ meets with old Ma Gister, but will she reveal anything to TJ? When it turns out Jester isn’t quite as reliable as he seemed, the boy must find answers to these questions all by himself.

Thanks for joining us tonight, it feels great to get back to this story.

Tuesday Night Stories 6, Part 2

Robert — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:58:15 +0000

Part two of Adventures Through the Window. In this episode James finds himself lost in a place like nothing he’s ever seen. Stuck having to decide between multiple paths, he finds himself listening to the advice of an unlikely companion.

With tonight’s episode, TNS now has more than 40,000 words of free fantasy stories! On top of that, April 14th will be TNS’s one-year anniversary! Episodes are longer now than they were in the beginning. When I started this a year ago I did about 500-700 words every week, now it’s closer to 1100-1500 words. It makes me wonder how many words we’ll have added up by next year!

As always, thanks for joining us!

Tuesday Night Stories 6, Part 1

Robert — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:13:07 +0000

We start our sixth story this week, Adventures Through The Window. Spring break is over and I have quite a few posts to jump into later this week as well. In this story, young James feels like he is just another face in a large school until a mysterious substitute teacher takes an interest in him. Despite his cautious nature, James can’t help his curiosity when he happens to see the man walk straight through a large glass window on his way home from school one day! Unable to stop himself, James finds himself following his new teacher into a world unlike anything he’s ever experienced. To get back out again, James must not only find his way, but find himself as well.

As always, I hope you enjoy the story.

Tuesday Night Stories, Founded In Battle

Robert — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:43:26 +0000

Since part 4 of Founded in Battle finished up the story last week, we’re releasing the full story this week as usual. If you’re joining us for the first time, this is a great chance to see what we’re all about. FiB was an attempt to take a closer look at a typical fantasy hero party that is setting out on their grand adventure. Each week was told through another viewpoint exploring what brought these people together for this journey. It was fun getting to explore the different characters and their motivations to travel with the others.

Make sure to join us next week for the start of story #6, I have some interesting ideas for it. As always, I hope you enjoy the story!

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Tuesday Night Stories 5, Part 4

Robert — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:14:28 +0000

Thanks for joining us for the thrilling conclusion of Founded In Battle! Morine accepts her place as part of the crowd as the four are thrust into the first battle of their journey, to protect Sandall itself! Just as an aside, this is by far my favorite thing I’ve ever written. I hope you all agree! Next week will be the whole story, so we’ll see you in two weeks for a brand new story! Have any ideas for one? Now’s a good time to tell them!

As always, thanks for listening!