The Ghost Story Society

MORGAN SCORPION READS 'THE YELLOW WALLPAPER' BY CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:52:00 +0000

'The Yellow Wallpaper' was first published in 1892 in NEW ENGLAND MAGAZINE. GSS member Morgan Scorpion reads it here for the enjoyment of our podcast subscribers.

LAWRENCE C. CONNOLLY READS HIS STORY 'SHOOTING EVIL' FROM HIS FORTHCOMING COLLECTION THIS WAY TO EGRESS

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:06:00 +0000

THIS WAY TO EGRESS is the title of Lawrence C. Connolly's forthcoming collection from Ash-Tree Press. In this fine studio recording, Lawrence reads his short story 'Shooting Evil'. Credits are as follows: Story and vocal performance by Lawrence C. Connolly Music by The Legion of Incredibly Strange Superheroes Produced by Chris Moore at Big Science Music, Pittsburgh, PA Enjoy! And remember to visit Larry's website at http://www.lawrencecconnolly.com/

LAWRENCE C. CONNOLLY READS HIS STORY 'FLAMES' FROM THE NEW ASH-TREE PRESS ANTHOLOGY SHADES OF DARKNESS

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:39:00 +0000

Lawrence C. Connolly has been writing stories for quite a while. His work has appeared in such publications as TWILIGHT ZONE and F & SF. This new story is a highlight of the new Ash-Tree Press anthology SHADES OF DARKNESS, and is accompanied by music written and performed by the multi-talented Mr Connolly. Watch out for Larry's forthcoming collection from Ash-Tree: guaranteed not to be missed.

SIMON KURT UNSWORTH TALKS WITH CHRISTOPHER RODEN AT WORLD FANTASY 2008

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:58:00 +0000

Simon Kurt Unsworth's story 'The Church on the Island' from the Ash-Tree anthology AT EASE WITH THE DEAD received a World Fantasy Award nomination. His new story, 'Old Man's Pantry' appears in the new Ash-Tree anthology SHADES OF DARKNESS. In this interview with Christopher Roden, Simon talks about his inspiration for 'Old Man's Pantry', and about his future projects.

LAWRENCE C. CONNOLLY TALKS WITH CHRISTOPHER RODEN AT WORLD FANTASY 2008

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:50:00 +0000

In an interview with Christopher Roden, Lawrence C. Connolly discusses his story 'Flames' from the new Ash-Tree Press anthology SHADES OF DARKNESS, and then tells us something about his new novel VEINS, and the themes that inspired his writing of it.

WORLD FANTASY CONVENTION, CALGARY 2008: FORGOTTEN FABULISTS

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:30:00 +0000

What are some of the great old tales (and tale tellers) that are out of print and should be reproduced? The panel for this wide-ranging discussion was Christopher Roden (moderator), David Hartwell, Danel Olson, Jerad Walters, and Robert Knowlton.

WORLD FANTASY CONVENTION, CALGARY 2008: SIDE-KICKS WHO TRY TO STEAL THE SHOW

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:06:00 +0000

Adventures have their heroes. But what about the hero's companion? Often used as a sounding board for dialogue or comic relief, who are some of literature's favourite side-kicks? What makes them great? The panel for this discussion was Barbara Roden (moderator), Dave Duncan, Charles Prepolec, and Jeff Campbell.

WORLD FANTASY CONVENTION, CALGARY 2008: THE ALLURE OF GOTHIC NOVELS

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:37:00 +0000

The panel for this discussion was Danel Olson (moderator), Violette Malan, Barbara Roden, and Steven Volk. They discuss prose that combines mystery, horror, and the supernatural, its origins, history, and future.

BARBARA RODEN READS 'ENDLESS NIGHT'

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:46:00 +0000

Journey to the ice of the Antarctic, as Barbara Roden reads her new story from EXOTIC GOTHIC 2. EXOTIC GOTHIC 2 features original stories of the modern Gothic. The volume is edited by Danel P. Olson, and published by Ash-Tree Press.

Edward P. Crandall talks about his story 'The Arrangement'

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:32:00 +0000

Edward P. Crandall gives some background to his story 'The Arrangement' from EXOTIC GOTHIC 2.

Edward P. Crandall reads 'The Arrangement' from EXOTIC GOTHIC 2

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:04:00 +0000

EXOTIC GOTHIC 2 edited by Danel P. Olson, and published by Ash-Tree Press, presents twenty-four original stories covering seven continents. Here we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to listen to Edward P. Crandall reading his contribution, 'The Arrangement'. Mr Crandall is an American journalist who has been on the staff of the SAGA SHIMBUN (Saga City, Kyushu, Japan) newspaper since August 2000. According to the Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association, he is the only known American writing in Japanese for a domestic regional newspaper. In addition to his column 'Seen and Heard', which appears weekly in the local section of the paper, he writes on regional art and music and does an occasional travel piece. He also lectures on politics and economics at Saga University and elsewhere. His ghost story 'Survivors' appeared in the 2004 collection ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT (Ash-Tree). Another short story, 'The Nanri Papers', is forthcoming as an illustrated chapbook to be published by The Swan River Press. Mr Crandall gives the background to the story in an accompanying podcast on this site.

Reggie Oliver reads 'A Donkey at the Mysteries'

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:51:00 +0000

Where better to relax on a hot summer's day than the Greek island of Thrakonisos? Blue skies, sunshine, and archaeologists digging around in ancient ruins. This, though, is a Reggie Oliver story: so you wouldn't expect everything to be quite as it appears on the surface . . . would you? 'A Donkey at the Mysteries' is Reggie Oliver's contribution to EXOTIC GOTHIC 2, edited by Danel Olson, which will be published by Ash-Tree Press at the end of August 2008. Sit back and enjoy the Greek sunshine. But expect your view of Greece to be somewhat altered by your experience of this story.

And Now For Something Completely Different: Professor Sir Christopher Frayling's Presentation to the Baker Street Irregulars

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:07:00 +0000

This year's Distinguished Lecturer at the Baker Street Irregulars' weekend was Professor Sir Christopher Frayling, known to members of the Ghost Story Society as the author of VAMPYRES and the BBC-TV series tie-in, NIGHTMARE: THE BIRTH OF HORROR. Christopher's talk examines new evidence which illuminates the conception and writing of Conan Doyle's THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. This broadcast is brought to you by courtesy of Professor Sir Christopher Frayling and The Baker Street Irregulars of New York, to whom our grateful thanks are given

Ghost Story for Christmas : Smee by A. M. Burrage

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:37:00 +0000

A. M. Burrage's Christmas ghost story is read by Barbara Roden.

Ghost Story for Christmas : Christmas Meeting by Rosemary Timperley

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:35:00 +0000

Rosemary Timperley's story is read by Barbara Roden.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:18:00 +0000

This is the first of three podcasts for Christmas from GSS Central. It's not a ghost story - but we think you'll enjoy it.

EDO VAN BELKOM VISITS OUR LOCAL SCHOOL

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:25:00 +0000

As part of the Canadian Children's Book Week initiative, Edo van Belkom, author of a number of horror novels, and now the popular author of the young adult Wolf Pack series, paid a visit to Ashcroft Elementary School this morning, to speak to the students about his book, and his writing in general. The Ghost Story Society was there, and we're pleased to bring this podcast, so that you can get a flavour of what is being done in our schools. You can visit Edo's web site at www.vanbelkom.com

H. R. Wakefield's "Blind Man's Buff'

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:34:00 +0000

Barbara Roden reads a classic Wakefield ghost story.

Reggie Oliver reads 'Puss-Cat'

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:21:00 +0000

Reggie Oliver reads 'Puss-Cat', a story from his forthcoming collection MASQUES OF SATAN.

Reggie Oliver: Prologue to The Masque of Satan

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 12:15:00 +0000

In Reggie Oliver's forthcoming collection from Ash-Tree Press, MASQUES OF SATAN, we are introduced to a story titled 'The Man in the Grey Bedroom' in which appears an extract from THE MASQUE OF SATAN, A Dramatic Phantasy by Lord Deverell Cheke. In this broadcast Reggie reads from the Prologue.

World Fantasy 2007: The Victorian Era as Setting

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:22:13 +0000

Panel Discussion with Tamara Siler Jones, Nancy Kilpatrick, Kim Newman, Barbara Roden, and Tiffany Trent.

World Fantasy 2007: Neglected Practitioners of the Ghost Story

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:05:10 +0000

Panel Discussion with Michele Slung, Robert Knowlton, Danel Olson, Christopher Roden, and Jim Rockhill.

Barbara Roden: Halloween broadcast for CJOB Winnipeg

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:02:14 +0000

For the past few years, Barbara has done a Halloween chat with CJOB Winnipeg. This year's was conducted from our hotel in New York City, en route to the World Fantasy Convention.

World Fantasy 2007: Psychic Detectives in Literature

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:31:42 +0000

Panel Discussion with David Drake, Howard Andrew Jones, Kim Newman, Barbara Roden, and Robert J. Sawyer.

World Fantasy 2007 - Michael Dirda

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:39:55 +0000

Michael Dirda talks about books and CLASSICS FOR PLEASURE.

World Fantasy 2007 - Joesph Bruchac Storyteller

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:32:53 +0000

Much of Joseph Bruchac's writing draws on the land of the Adirondack mountain foothills around Greenfield Center, New York, where he lives with his wife Carol in the same house where his maternal grandparents raised him. His influences are his Abenaki ancestry, although his American Indian heritage is only one part of an ethnic background that includes Slovak and English blood. He, his younger sister Margaret, and his two grown sons, James and Jesse, continue to work extensively in projects involving the preservation of Abenaki culture, language, and traditional Native skills, including performing traditonal and contemporary Abenaki music with the Dawnland Singers. As a professional teller of the traditional tales of the Adirondacks and the Native peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands, Joe Bruchac has performed widely in Europe and throughout the U.S., and has been featured at such events as the British Storytelling Festival and the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro, Tennessee. He has been storyteller-in-residence for Native American organisations and schools throughout the continent, including the Institute of Alaska Native Arts and the Onondaga Nation School. He discusses native culture and his books and does storytelling programmes at dozens of elementary and secondary schools each year as a visiting author.

World Fantasy 2007 - A Pleasing Terror (Part Two)

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:29:43 +0000

The second part of Robert Lloyd Parry's one-man show features 'The Mezzotint'.

World Fantasy 2007 - A Pleasing Terror (Part One)

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:59:21 +0000

An atmospheric retelling of two of the earliest and greatest tales by M. R. James - the master of the English ghost story. A critically acclaimed one-man show by Robert Lloyd Parry. Part One: Canon Alberic's Scrap-book.

World Fantasy 2007 - M.R.James & His Successors

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:24:07 +0000

John Langan, Ramsey Campbell, Kelly Link, Barbara Roden, & Christopher Roden discuss this topic.

World Fantasy 2007 - Ash-Tree Press Panel

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:31:11 +0000

Barbara & Christopher Roden discuss the birth of the Press, its development and current status, as well as their involvement with The Ghost Story Society.