Tempest Makers: Book One of the Apex Predator Trilogy – Chapter One Reading by K L McKinley

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Watch the Chapter 1 Reading of TEMPEST MAKERS:

Reading performed by actor Jason Martorino

Get to know writer K.L. McKinley:

1. What is your novel about?

Tempest Makers is the first in a science-fiction novella trilogy in which a human and an Earth-born alien face hostile natives on the alien’s home planet and are drawn into a deepening mystery with dire consequences for them and the future of both worlds.

2. Why should this novel be read by people?

I think it has a simple message of how people of different cultures and backgrounds treat one another while on another level something dark and complex is taking shape.

3. How would you describe this novel in two words?

Intergalactic conflict

4. What movie have you seen the most in your life?

Wizard of Oz

5. How long have you been working on this novel?

About a…

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Watch 3 Transcript Readings of “Large is the Smallest We Got” by Jed Hamilton

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Watch Transcript Readings of the amazing novel by Jed Hamilton.

Reading performed by actor Jason Martorino

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Watch the 2 parts of the novel:

GHOST TRAIL “”THE GHOST OF MADISON’S TWIN SISTER”

MADISON  “MADISON GOES TO HOLLYWOOD”

Get to know writer Jed Hamilton:

1. What is your novel about?

An unlikely mix of people, thrown together by the LA Earthquake, 1994.
A story of love lost and found…
A story of greed and corruption. ….
A story about a phoney ghost-hunter show… and a dog that looks like a panda.

2. Why should this novel be read by people?

Some people who have read it tell me they go on thinking about it, and even re-read it. It is (ultimately) a very moving tale.
The opening comedy is deceptive

3. How would you describe this novel in two words?

Funny, moving

4. What movie have you seen the…

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BADER FIELD – Chapter Nine Transcript Novel Reading by Carl David

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Watch Chapter 9 Reading of the Novel:

Novel transcript reading performed by actor Jason Martorino

Get to know writer Carl David:

1. What is your novel about?

An idyllic American family of the 1960’s who endures the suicide of one of their children and how they struggle on their difficult journey back to life.

2. Why should this novel be read by people?

Because it will show how people can survive tragedy against all odds when darkness prevails. It will inspire.

3. How would you describe this novel in two words?

Inspirational, heartfelt

4. What movie have you seen the most in your life?

Field Of Dreams

5. How long have you been working on this novel?

Decades, at times it was too painful and I’d need to distance myself from it. But I never gave up; everything in its own time. If it…

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Morning’s Music Never Dark – Poetry Reading by Dr Todd Harris

Watch the Poetry Reading: MORNING’S MUSIC NEVER DARK

Performed by actor Jason Martorino

Get to know poet Todd Harris:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The poem touches on the multiple dimensions of nature affecting human senses upon awakening.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

I want the reader to recognize the broader role nature plays in humanity’s awareness of time and space and the emotional dynamism of our interconnected reactivity sphere.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I have been writing poetry for almost 40 years.

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

The desire to share my words.

6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

My poetry and music garnered a grant from the Irvine Foundation In 2008 – the resultant project can be found at:
ToddHarrisSubitoGrant2008.com. My latest book, “The Lyric Flutist” was commissioned by and published in 2015 by Wingert-Jones.
As a physicist, poet and composer I explore fresh approaches to thought and functionality, uncovering fundamental lyricism, and discovering what founds, surrounds and impassions sensory space-time.

Deadline: FREE POETRY Festival – Get poem made into a MOVIE and seen by 1000s. Three options to submit:
http://www.wildsound.ca/poetrycontest.html

Schrodinger’s Cat’s Bird – Poetry Reading by Gina Williams

Watch the Poetry Reading: SCHRODINGER’S CAT’S BIRD

Performed by actor Jason Martorino

Get to know poet Gina Williams:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of my poem is dark humor and the idea that every day in this fragile is a thought experiment, especially when cats are involved.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

I hope I can make people laugh, as well as think about the philosophy of life — the philosophy of their life.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I started writing poetry and stories in grade school.

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

My favorite poets (couldn’t pick one) are Raymond Carver, Pablo Neruda, and Alice Walker.

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

There are no other opportunities like this that I have seen — I really love the unique nature of the project and appreciate the work you are doing on behalf of art and artists.

6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

In addition to poetry, I write essays and short stories. I’m also a visual artist.

7) What is your passion in life?

My passion in life is to share a unique view of the human condition and the miraculous nature of life on earth via my art, to live big, and in the words of Emile Zola,  “Live life out loud.”

Deadline: FREE POETRY Festival – Get poem made into a MOVIE and seen by 1000s. Three options to submit:
http://www.wildsound.ca/poetrycontest.html

THE NOT SO AMAZING POEM FOR AN AMAZING GIRL – Poetry Reading by Abhishek Jha

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Watch the Poetry Reading: THE NOT SO AMAZING POEM FOR AN AMAZING GIRL

Poetry performed by actor Jason Martorino

Get to know writer Abhishek Jha:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

The theme of the poem is about the special girl in one’s life and how wonderful you feel when you are around them.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

They could either respond in writing or post videos with their comments.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

Have started writing about a year back.

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

“Ode to the West Wind” by P.B Shelley

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

A friend told me to submit since it is a good platform to showcase your piece to the world.

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Dream Ahead Poetry Reading by Chris Biscuiti

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Watch the Poetry Reading: DREAM AHEAD

Poetry performed by actor Jason Martorino

Get to know writer Chris Biscuiti:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

Family and inner strength that can come from adversity. Our baby boy Brayden is a real warrior and our hero for overcoming his seizure disorder (known as Infantile Spasms) and we see how he fights every single day to continue his development despite his delays.

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

I would like people to feel both the heartbreak of parents when they first find out their child has special needs, which then transforms into the embracing of everything that comes our way, knowing it will be okay because we are there for our son and will do everything we can to help him.

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

I’ve…

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Appearances – Poetry Reading by Patsy Jawo

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Watch the Poetry Reading: APPEARANCES

Poetry Performed by actor Jason Martorino

Get to know poet Pasty Jawo:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

Life, Love, Positive Mental Attitude, Motivation, Self Awareness & Improvement

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

However they naturally feel

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

It will be 11 years in 2016 since I’ve bee writing poetry

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

No I do not

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

To share my poetry via a media different to the written word

6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

I will one day write a short or maybe long love story because I love everything about love

7) What is your passion in life?

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A Message from Mr J O Martins – Poetry Reading by Patsy Jawo

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Watch the Poetry Reading: A Message from Mr  J  O  Martins 

Poetry Performed by actor Jason Martorino

Get to know poet Pasty Jawo:

1) What is the theme of your poem?

Funeral, Loss, Mourning, Life, Family

2) How would you like people to respond when they read or watch your poetry reading?

However they naturally feel

3) How long have you been writing poetry?

It will be 11 years in 2016 since I’ve bee writing poetry

4) Do you have a favorite poet?

No I do not

5) What influenced you to submit to WILDsound and have your poetry performed by a professional actor?

To share my poetry via a media different to the written word

6) Do you write other works? scripts? Short Stories? Etc..?

I will one day write a short or maybe long love story because I love everything about love

7) What is your passion in…

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