Page: New Voices In Fiction

We sit down to talk craft and life with Stephen Dudas, author of Ultrasound, In the Wake of Balderdash, and Simon and the Boogeyman. Steve's chapbook, An August Nightmare, is available from Prolific Press. Page intro music: “As Colorful As Ever” by Broke for Free Follow Page on Twitter and Instagram(@page_podcast) and Facebook (Page: New Voices In Fiction - podcast) for updates on the show. All episodes are available on our website (www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast]) or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or any podcast app. Page is currently accepting story submissions for Fall episodes. Visit www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions] for more details!

In this first piece, Dudas explores the excitement, anxiety, and challenges of being a father-to-be. Written and performed by Stephen Dudas Page intro music: “As Colorful As Ever” by Broke for Free Soundtrack from freemusicarchive.com: “Somber Heart” by Lee Rosevere, “Rain Suite” by Livio Amato, “Meekness” by Kai Engel Sound effects from freesound.org [http://freesound.org] Follow Page on Twitter and Instagram(@page_podcast) and Facebook (Page: New Voices In Fiction - podcast) for updates on the show. All episodes are available on our website (www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast]) or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or any podcast app. Page is currently accepting story submissions for Fall episodes. Visit www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions] for more details!

The most whimsical apocalypse you’ll experience, In the Wake of Balderdash explores the end times from multiple perspectives, each grander and more imaginative than the last. Written and performed by Stephen Dudas Page intro music: “As Colorful As Ever” by Broke for Free Soundtrack from freemusicarchive.com [http://freemusicarchive.com]: “Lean” by Adrianna Krikl, “Stepping Out of the Grotto” by Fourmi, “Comfy” by Ryan Andersen, “Sopor” by Kai Engel, “Building the Sled” by Blue Dot Sessions, “Fluid Dreams” by Daniel Birch Sound effects from freesound.org [http://freesound.org] Follow Page on Twitter and Instagram(@page_podcast) and Facebook (Page: New Voices In Fiction - podcast) for updates on the show. All episodes are available on our website (www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast]) or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or any podcast app. Page is currently accepting story submissions for Fall episodes. Visit www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions] for more details!

In this final piece, Dudas peers through the thin veil between humans and monsters, revealing the uncomfortable truth that the two are sometimes indistinguishable. Written and performed by Stephen Dudas Page intro music: “As Colorful As Ever” by Broke for Free Soundtrack from freemusicarchive.com: “The Conjuring” by Alex Mason, “Our Names Engraved” by Blue Dot Sessions, “Lost Souls” by Alex Mason, “Paranormal” by Alex Mason Sound effects from freesound.org [http://freesound.org] Follow Page on Twitter and Instagram(@page_podcast) and Facebook (Page: New Voices In Fiction - podcast) for updates on the show. All episodes are available on our website (www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast]) or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or any podcast app. Page is currently accepting story submissions for Fall episodes. Visit www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions] for more details!

This month’s Epilogue features an interview with “Dust Boy” author Haley Malin, who discusses her writing influences, the importance of character in storytelling, and the impact of roleplaying games on her craft. You can connect with Haley on Twitter at @haleycmalin. Page: New Voices In Fiction intro theme: “As Colorful As Ever” by Broke for Free Follow Page on Twitter (@page_podcast) and Facebook (Page: New Voices In Fiction - podcast) for updates on the show. All episodes are available on our website (www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast]) or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or any podcast app. Page will be accepting submissions for Fall episodes during the first two weeks of each month. Visit www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions [http://www.thebasementcast.com/pagepodcast/submissions] for more details!