Unfortunately, we have run into a scheduling issue.  Namely, Mark has not had a chance to commit a story to mp3 format for this week.  Normally, we try to keep a couple stories ‘in the can’ so we can avoid these sorts of things, but…  lately, Mark’s been extra busy — pesky real life getting in the way.

So, I think what we need is some help!  We desperately need to put some eggs in some other baskets.  By that, I mean we need to have some more story contributors.  Please, if you know somebody who can tell a story, you can tell one yourself, contact us at bardcast@rocketmail.com.

When we started this, I wanted to be able to put out one story a week.  Unfortunately, we’ve not been able to consistently do that.  We can, with your help, though.

Thanks in advance.

Greg

Today’s story tells how the magician Merlin came to help the King, Uther Pendragon, to father the child Arthur, and how Arthur came to be raised as a humble squire until the time came for him to pull the sword from the stone to prove his worth as the right born King of all England.

So welcome to story time at Bardcast. Throw another log on the fire, refill your beverage, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy, “The Birth of Arthur & The Sword in the Stone”.

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Generally the submission process is very simple. Write up a brief into to your story, record yourself reading the intro and telling the story (MP3 format), then submit the 2 files to us at bardcast@rocketmail.com. We will then add the Bardcast intro and finale for use on the site. If you are in need of a free recording software may we recommend Audacity which is an open source software that is very easy to use as long as you have a computer with a microphone. No fancy recording equipment is needed.

Just a final reminder that if you do choose to share your storytelling abilities with us and the world that we are designed to be a ‘Family Friendly’ Podcast, and as such will monitor all submissions before broadcast. Should we have any concerns with the submission we will be sure to contact you to try to sort them out.

Finally, thank you for your continued support of Bardcast. If you wish to support the project financially we would greatly appreciate a PayPal donation to bardcast@rocketmail.com. Should you have any questions, about the podcast or the submission process, please contact us at bardcast@rocketmail.com.

Today’s story is the continuation of the first novel I have written entitled “Strange Magic”.  

When we last left the story Justin and his group had returned to Balmoria, Quest completed, and we ready to prepare for a final battle with the Witch. This week sees that final battle and the end of the story.

So welcome to story time at Bardcast. Throw another log on the fire, refill your beverage, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy the conclusion of, “Strange Magic”.

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Today’s story is the continuation of the first novel I have written entitled “Strange Magic”.  

When we last left the story Justin and his quest had arrived at the far shores of the Sea of Balmorain and were preparing for their journey up the mountain to retrieve the stone. This week begins that journey up the mountain, and a test in the cavern.

So welcome to story time at Bardcast. Throw another log on the fire, refill your beverage, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy, “Strange Magic, Chapters 7-8”.

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Today’s story is the continuation of the first novel I have written entitled “Strange Magic”.

When we last left the story Justin had survived yet another battle, but with many injured and a commander lost, but Megan had designed a present for the sorcerer’s using the exploding powder. This week opens with Justin in a battle of magic with the Witch, while preparing to act on the information gathered in the library last week.

So welcome to story time at Bardcast. Throw another log on the fire, refill your beverage, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy, “Strange Magic, Chapters 5-6”.

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Today’s story is the continuation of the first novel I have written entitled “Strange Magic”.

When we last left the story Justin had just successfully survived the first attack of the forces of the Witch, and they had figured out a powder that could be used to melt the flesh of the Ice Wyrms, and possibly keep them at bay. This week opens with Justin’s aunt presenting him with a secret that may help change the course of events, and a surprise in battle for even the Balmorians.

So welcome to story time at Bardcast. Throw another log on the fire, refill your beverage, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy, “Strange Magic, Chapters 3-4”.

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Today’s story is the beginning of a reading of the first novel I have written entitled “Strange Magic”. I will be reading two chapters of the novel each week over the next five weeks.

The back cover of the book reads as follows: “When young Justin returns from the School for Sorcerers, he finds beautiful Balmoria, the land of his childhood, in ruins. An evil Witch has taken power over the kingdom, his father and oldest sister are dead, his older brother is incapable of ruling, and the spirit of the people is destroyed. In this hour of trouble no one else can lead them.
Will Justin be victorious over the witch and her minions of giant rodents with this feeble and untrained army?”

So welcome to story time at Bardcast. Throw another log on the fire, refill your beverage, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy the beginning of, “Strange Magic”.

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So welcome to story time at Bardcast. Throw another log on the fire, refill your beverage, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy, “Thor’s Journey to Utgard”.

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Today’s story is an old tale that I collected from the works of Hans Christian Anderson, and takes place in Holland, where the tulips grow and the windmills whirl. It involves a young soldier just discharged from the army who is walking back to his hometown through many a village, hamlet and town. On the outskirts of a local kingdom he meets with an old woman who offers him riches for only a small favour, the return to her of a tinderbox lost by her sister. He mostly delivers on the favour and goes on to a life or luxury, downfall, and eventual joy as he….. never mind, I’ll let you hear about it in the story.

So welcome to story time at Bardcast. Throw another log on the fire, refill your beverage, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy, “The Tinderbox”.

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