by Lee Purcell | Jun 22, 2017 | Discover
The protagonist of any story comes into focus more clearly when pitted against a truly epic villain, one who personifies pure evil and proves a relentless foe. Contending with conflict, of course, is a driving force in any fiction, the avgas that feeds the engine,...
by Lee Purcell | Mar 5, 2017 | Create
A large part of achieving success as an ebook author is discovery. Getting noticed amidst the huge volumes of authors and ebook titles might seem as though you’re walking around the streets of Shanghai wearing a sandwich board, marching by an oblivious crowd....
by Lee Purcell | Jan 22, 2017 | Discover
The Machine Stops, written by E. M. Forster and narrated by Richard Rieman, was likely the inspiration for the movie epic from George Lucas, THX 1138, which bears many similarities to the characters and plot. This science fiction short story is set in an underground...
by Lee Purcell | Jan 21, 2017 | Discover
Read by Jannie Meisberger, From A to Z is the story of a young woman recently graduated from college who confronts the bewildering realities of the working world. The author of this short story, Susan Glaspell, was an independent spirit who earned acclaim for her...
by Lee Purcell | Sep 7, 2016 | Discover
The protagonist of this story by Edgar Allen Poe, an anti-hero if there ever was one, succumbs to the influence of demon rum, to his profound ruination. Narrated by Lee Purcell, the story was first published in The Saturday Evening Post on August 19, 1843. The black...
by Lee Purcell | Aug 31, 2016 | Discover
Philip K. Dick was one of the most prolific and influential writers in the science fiction field. Many of his works have been adapted to film and television and his ideas have energized many other writers. His novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, was adapted...
by Lee Purcell | Mar 7, 2016 | Interview, Learn
With a new book out, describing the ways in which indie authors can turn their works into audiobooks, and more than 30 audiobook narrations to his credit, Richard Rieman is enjoying this latest turn in his career. From a background in radio, he trained as a voice...
by Lee Purcell | Feb 9, 2016 | Create, Interview
Creativity can be an elusive creature for writers and artists, and finding the best way to unbridle the imagination to craft creative works can sometimes feel impossibly hard. As an author and mentor in leadership skills, Sarah Lipton draws inspiration from nature and...
