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*Science Fiction Doesn’t Have to Be Dystopian  By Joyce Carol Oates Does Ted Chiang’s new collection of stories — Exhalation — support the claim that technology can be a force for human—and robotic—good? * If God Is Dead Your Time Is Everything https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/05/20/if-god-is-dead-your-time-is-everything By James Wood Savagely compressed, Hägglund’s argument goes something like this: If what makes our lives meaningful is that time ends, then what defines us is what Marx called “an economy of time.”  * Ondaatje prize: Aida Edemariam wins for vivid biography of her grandmother https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/may/13/royal-society-of-literature-ondaatje-prize-aida-edemariam-the-wifes-tale Aida Edemariam’s The Wife’s Tale, a biography of her grandmother who was born in northern Ethiopia more than 100 years ago and married at the age of eight, Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje prize. * Science Fiction Doesn’t Have to Be Dystopian https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/05

Remembering Mother’s Day, two legendary names on one date in history, and more on this edition of the Weekly Wrap. * Find me On Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seththewriter/ Twitter https://twitter.com/1MoreSingleton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SethSingletonStoryteller/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

On a Road to Self Acceptance with Tara Massan and Seth Singleton We start out with the weather. The Butte and Camp Fires have made the air quality in Oakland very dangerous.  I share a few personal examples including the joys and discomforts of wearing an air mask on a daily basis. Tara is enjoying a snowstorm that she describes as normal for where she lives in Minnesota. Tara welcomes the snow because it coats the bleak winter landscape when it is dry. When Self-Help Goes Bad 2 main sections Tara wants to address: The Dangers of Self-Help and Nonsense we have all heard.  Self help can reinforce feelings of shame and guilt and being less than Self help can enable avoidance and procrastination Self help creates more analysis by paralysis Self help is a diminishing return It creates the urge to say I want to fix this… That’s great, if you want to live to your potential But diving in can mean I can’t fix a problem until I fix what is wrong with me Self Help is a business that sells information No

Science Comics: The Brain: The Ultimate Thinking Machine The Science Comics line is a wonderful marker for quality educational comics, and who better to teach about The Brain than a mad scientist? Science Comics: The Brain: The Ultimate Thinking Machine is written by Tory Woollcott and illustrated by Alex Graudins. Fahama is helping her crazily determined younger sister sell cookies door-to-door when she stumbles into the lair of Dr. Cerebrum, an ambulatory brain in a jar. To keep him from removing her head, she asks him questions, learning about the history of brain science https://comicsworthreading.com/2019/04/11/science-comics-the-brain-the-ultimate-thinking-machine/ Mark Millar's Space Bandits Coming to Netflix Mark Millar's latest Millarworld project through Netflix has been announced via Deadline - Space Bandits, drawn by Matteo Scalera of Black Science fame. Space Bandits follows two intergalactic criminals named Thena Khole and Cody Blue as they team up to get revenge on the gangs that betrayed them

Shazam! The Movie - https://www.dccomics.com/movies/shazam The heart of the story is one that we can all relate to as children and adults who remember being children or might not have grown up at all. The heartbeat? It’s hard to do the right thing. Hard for superheroes and the rest of us. But, even if you don’t have a family or find yourself making a new one, when you open your heart to people who want to help you be your best you are stronger than you could ever be on your own. Oh and, the mid-credits scene is one that fans of the classic Shazam adventures will enjoy wondering over in anticipation of the sure-to-follow sequel. Shazam has Four Origins - https://www.cbr.com/shazam-comic-book-origin-stories/ Whiz Comics #2 (1939): "Introducing Captain Marvel" What's immediately noticeable about the first appearance of the original Captain Marvel is how brusque and brief the story is. At fewer than 12 pages, it's so economical that it becomes unintentionally funny.  Shazam! #1 (1973)  Two decades later

The Weekly Wrap Intro 3-6-2019 * There’s No Such Thing as a Hard Game (Or an Easy One) https://variety.com/2019/gaming/opinion/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-hard-game-or-an-easy-one-1203176853/ * Rami Israel tells a story about learning to cheat and building a game that convinces you to believe.  #Gaming #Hard #Cheats Writing Trail of Deceptions https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/02/11/a-suspense-novelists-trail-of-deceptions • The Story of Dan Mallory and an unravelling narrative. * #suspense #novel #novelists #deception The Joker Movie — Joaquin Phoenix https://www.dccomics.com/videos/joker-official-teaser-trailer *Visit the official site https://www.joker.movie Finde it on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jokermovie Tag them on Twittere https://twitter.com/jokermovie Find official pictures https://www.instagram.com/jokermovie/ *#Joker #JokerMovie #JoaquinPhoenix  5 More Controversial Comics https://www.cbr.com/shazam-comic-book-origin-stories/  * "Comic creators have a rough time. They nee

Sam Barlow's "Telling Lies" is not a sequel to "Her Story." https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/what-is-telling-lies-her-story-creator-teases-latest-game-1197506 The latest project from 'Her Story' creator Sam Barlow stars Logan Marshall-Green, Alexandra Shipp, Kerry Bishe and Angela Sarafyan in a story the director describes as "'Sex, Lies and Videotape' meets 'The Conversation.'" * * Marvel & Stitcher Studios Production of Wolverine: The Lost Trail https://www.inverse.com/article/54409-marvel-wolverine-podcast-the-lost-trail-3d-recording-technology-is-like-making-a-movie It’s a recording day for Wolverine: The Lost Trail, the sequel to the award-winning 2018 serial podcast Wolverine: The Long Night starring one of the most popular characters in the Marvel Universe, Wolverine. * * DCN Podcast Talks 90s Batman, Jericho, and Ravager  https://dccomicsnews.com/2019/03/28/dcn-podcast-17-doomsday-clock-10-pushed-back-ravager-jericho-join-titans-the-batman-may-be-set-in-the-90s/ On the latest epi

Meet Steve Heimoff  * Steve Heimoff was born in NYC and moved to CA in the late 1970s to go to graduate school, earning an MA in Educational Technology.   * After 4 years of directing a Career Planning and Placement Center at a Bay Area college, he switched direction and decided to combine two loves into a career: wine writing.   * About the Wine He was successful and became one of the nation’s pre-eminent wine writers/critics/personalities.   *He is the author of A Wine Journey along the Russian River and New Classic Winemakers of California: Conversations with Steve Heimoff   * Steve retired in 2016 and now lives contentedly with his little dog, Gus, in the lively city of Oakland.  His hobbies include weightlifting, improv, and writing his political blog, steveheimoff.com. * * Find me On Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seththewriter/ Twitter https://twitter.com/1MoreSingleton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SethSingletonStoryteller/ #Stev

Stranger Things Season 3 Trailer is here  https://youtu.be/YEG3bmU_WaI  Hosting the DC Comics News Spinner Rack Podcast  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-comics-news-podcast-network/id1318138081?mt=2&i=1000432596337  A Podcast Prediction Comes True https://dccomicsnews.com/category/podcast/  GDC 2019 is Here  https://www.gdconf.com  Preview of My Interview with Wine Reviewer Steve Heimoff http://www.steveheimoff.com * Find me On Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seththewriter/ Twitter https://twitter.com/1MoreSingleton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SethSingletonStoryteller/ #StrangerThings3 #Netflix #SpinnerRack #DC #Comics #Trailer #JSA #Podcast #Prediction #GDC3019 #Preview #Interview #StorytellingwithSeth  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

Avengers: Endgame trailer messed up my whole schedule.  Have you seen it yet? Did you ever think Letterers were a driving force in ESL Education? https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2019/03/letterers-jill-gerber-on-the-unsung-heroes-of-comics-in-the-classroom/ GDC is almost here http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/338424/GDC_101_is_back_for_GDC_2019_check_it_out_to_get_the_most_out_of_your_show.php Almost out of time to buy your early pass.  After March 15th the price goes up. If you are attending GDC there are a few fun things to keep in mind Whether it's your first time at GDC or just the first time talking about your new game, you want to attend this crash course on how to get the most out of your experience by learning the ins and outs of the show: from choosing sessions, to networking, to simply how to get around. GDC is a big event with lots to do, and we're here to help you prioritize what you really want to get out of the show, while getting all the basics down in the process. Plus there's a ne

On a Road to Self Acceptance with Tara Massan and Seth Singleton There are few feelings more powerful than want.  Only a small number of people even know what it is that they want. Knowing what you want can be the most empowering experience. That is why one of the most difficult challenges we can face is when we can’t do what we want.  Personal desires, the plan for a dream, project, or a community, are goals that are susceptible to hardship and misfortune.  When an obstacle prevents you from getting what you want it can leaving you feeling helpless.  The great challenge in these moments is when you can stop focusing on the thing or things that you can’t do and you find a way to work on what you still can do. In this conversation with Tara Massan on our series about Self Acceptance, we discuss a process that can help determine the choices you still have when you can’t do the very things you want to do.  This episode is part of a series on Self Acceptance with Tara Massan. Previous epi

Arrow will come to an end with a limited ten-episode 8th season that will bring the show to a close next Fall. The original post on Stephen Amell's Twitter announcing the news was followed by an emotional video from Amell. I guarantee the DCN Podcast will be talking about this on Saturday.  I love this article about Superman hiding his clothes. And then there is this fun article on video games and if they encourage people to make good or bad choices. I'm almost finished editing my conversation with Tara Massan and will be posting it soon.  In the meantime here is a clip to enjoy. Some mixed early reviews about Captain Marvel are breaking online hours before the Thursday night premiere. Apex just hit 50 million users.  Does this mean it can catch Fortnite?  Or is it just a great sprint from a new title? Thank you again for listening, sharing, subscribing, and supporting. * Find me On Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seththewriter/ Twitter https://twitter.com/1MoreSingleton F

Keeping A Commitment Can Mean Stumbling Past Obstacles  The intent for this weekly podcast began with a goal to be consistent.  I chose to publish on Wednesdays. This week that did not happen.  DCN Podcast #13: Armie Hammer Controversy, Batwoman Casting News, & Batman/TMNT 3 Whether it’s Armie Hammer’s chances at being Batman, Dougray Scott joining ‘Batwoman’, or the third chapter of the critically acclaimed Batman/TMNT series, they talk about it all! And what if it is all just a test balloon to gauge fan reaction? Ugh. What It Means When We Dream About Video Games For people who spend a lot of time plugging inputs into video games, the game doesn’t end when their head hits the pillow. What about you? Doom Patrol The Doom Patrol are a team of heroes known as freaks, outcasts, and social misfits. They dedicate their lives to protecting the society that will not accept them. Read more here What You Can Do When You Can't Do What You Want Even when it seems like you can't. An excerpt from m

The Wednesday Wrap Up  *What this is?  * An honest attempt to tell you about the week that's passed and the week ahead The goal is to do this every Wednesday or maybe Thursday.   * My schedule is beginning to take on some interesting patterns and I think this format will fit in nicely.  So, who am I? Perhaps this is where I should offer a brief, if not proper introduction.   * Who am I? * I’m Seth Singleton. My name is on this podcast  I’m a writer, an editor, more importantly a storyteller.  I’m a writer who just finished the final, I hope chapter of my first novel. I have written a short story called This is a Language of Fists that is available on Amazon.  It’s also a an audio short story that will also be available on Amazon and will soon be a whisper synced to the original short story.  My second This is a Boxing Story is making the submission rounds, but it might become part of a collection  * I also write for different publications like DC Com

This is Part 3 in a series of conversations with Jack Katz.   *To hear Part 1 Click Here  * To hear Part 2 Click Here * Jack's Biography  * As an artist, Jack has spent his whole life dedicated to drawing, writing and getting his thoughts out to the universe. His working life as an artist has spanned a number of waves of comic book development and his paintings reach down into the present from their original roots back in the early years of 20th century American illustration and art.  * His most enduring accomplishment has been the production of the original 24-issue graphic novel known as "The First Kingdom". Many have said it was the very first independently published graphic novel and it began to be re-issued as a four-volume set in the spring of 2005. Aside from his drawing and painting,  * Jack has written extensively through the years on his ideas exploring the place humans have taken in the universe and the directions in which they may or may not take in the future. Today

THE VALUE OF A GREAT CONVERSATION I know that I am having a good conversation with someone when I can share a genuine laugh. I don’t know how many times Dave Campbell and I laughed during our talk, but I do know that each time felt like an authentic connection with a committed artist.  FINDING A FAITH-BASED WRITING PARTNER Dave spoke honestly about pursuing his dream of drawing a comic that was faith-based. There were false starts and interruptions. But things changed when he met writer Jeff Williams at a men’s bible study. That was the beginning of a commitment to start and finish a graphic novel they would eventually title The Calling. MAKING A COMMITMENT Through it all Dave and Jeff knew that everyone from that men’s group remembered their conversation. Dave knew that every night when he came home from work that his children were watching him sit down to draw. He knew that they would be watching if he stopped.  SHARING THE CALLING Dave matched that commitment with a website where he promised that

Christmas is so much more than a day on the calendar.  It is a time of magic and wonder in the eyes of many children and adults.  But, Christmas is also a state of mind. It's as much a day on the calendar as it is a day of presents and games and celebration. Today is Christmas Eve. It's also my father's birthday. This morning he is waking up in a hospital bed waiting for a scheduled date when he will be wheeled into the operating room for open heart surgery. I don't think it feels like much of a birthday and it probably doesn't feel like any Christmas that he remembers or imagined. But, he also taught me that Christmas like everything else is about perspective.  Sometimes seeing past the challenges and complications is about changing the way you are looking. There are other times when the real trick is learning to change where you are setting your sights when you look.  Christmas may not look like we remember and it may not feel like we expect it should, but it still has the ability to rem

To hear Part 1 Click Here: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/episodes/Jack-Katz-On-Creativity--Synchronicity--Fear--and-Romantic-Beauty-and-Human-Tragedy-e2hs83 When we left off with Jack, a time traveler had arrived from the future, only to find he was not far enough in the past. The computers had taken over.  Things sounded grim.  Replication  A recurring theme in The First Kingdom is the rise and fall of civilizations and the events that eventually bring about their destruction. A desire for immortality is among the motivations that are often driving the creators and innovators.  One solution created is a memory serum that retains the entire scope of a culture's knowledge. The serum can be used to share this knowledge with the replicants called Humanoids. The Humanoids were made by a man who had a near-death experience as a child and wanted to stave off death for everyone. At one point, he takes the memory serum to prevent his own inevitable death.  The Fiction We Know is

This is Part Two in a series on Self Acceptance with Tara Massan. Want to listen to Part 1 First? Click here: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/episodes/On-a-Road-to-Self-Acceptance-with-Tara-Massan-e2hbk2 Today's Conversation... Rough Starts can still make for a great conversation.  I don’t feel good. Stomach trouble.  Tara hurt her back when she tried a new workout routine called HIIT. I forget to ask her to explain what this is and means.  My best understanding is that it is High-Intensity Interval Training. My stomach, her back, means we are off to a rough start. But, we both know the remedy.  Rest enough and we will regain our health. The body heals itself.  Oh, and I still have a lingering cough, so you hear me opening a cough drop and crinkling a wrapper.  Today we are focusing on change.  Tara came up with this topic and I thought it was important that we did it right, which is why I asked her to take the lead.  If I was going to contribute to this idea, I

The story of your company, your brand, your vision is the story of you. The story of how you turned a dream into something real and tangible. I met Far I Shields at AfroComiCon. That's when I first heard about Green Team Comics I was lucky enough to sit down for a conversation with Far I to talk about how this all began, where his characters come from, and how an idea became his life's mission. To learn more about Green Team Comics visit https://www.bgreen4life.com/greenteamcomics.html This is an excerpt from Far I's website. Biography - Far I Shields is a musician, artist, and author for global transformation. His latest Book Release is the Birth of Sun Ray Comic Book available now for purchase @greenteamcomics.com Far I Shields is a singer who has been providing musical performances since the age of 7. Now it is time for the creative works of Far I to be shared with the world. The journey begins. Raising the consciousness of human beings on the planet is the number one goal of Far I. Each