Storytelling With Seth

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

Discovery is an original experience. I first experienced Jack Katz through his art. I saw a drawing that was hanging in the restroom at Sam’s Old Log Cabin in Albany, Ca. My wife and I had stopped in for breakfast. After we ordered our meal I used the restroom and saw the drawing of a mythic figure on the wall. The title The First Kingdom was written at the top. He stood holding a longsword in his right hand, long hair trailing behind him to the cape billowing to his knees. The name Tundran was written at his feet. At the bottom was the inscription To the Log Cabin, the best place to eat in California. All the best, Jack Katz. When we finished our meals I used the restroom again and took a photo of the drawing. Back at our table, I asked one of the servers named Eric how the restaurant came by the drawing. Eric told me Jack lived nearby and came in for breakfast. I gave him my card and asked him to let Jack know that I was interested in a conversation. Eric later emailed me with the contact inf

It's not easy to talk about a subject like Self Acceptance.  That's why it can help when you have a guide.  I was lucky enough to meet Tara Massan.  Her mission is to help others lead a healthier life.  She was willing to share her experience and understanding with me and invite me to join her in a series of conversations about what Self Acceptance means and what it can mean for each of us.  Listen to the story of how our first conversation was supposed to be the first podcast, and how starting with Self Acceptance, was something that I had to take to heart when our first recording was lost.  Join us today On a Road to Self Acceptance. Here is a little bit of information about Tara Massan and links to her website and email.  Bio:  Tara Massan is a Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, and Lifestyle Coach.  She helps chronically stressed out adults create healthier lifestyles by addressing their obstacles through her 4 Pillars of Health: Mindset-Movement-Nutrition-Rest.&n

To hear Part 1 of this travel podcast click here: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/episodes/A-Return-to-Adventure-with-My-Hong-Kong-Travel-Log-Part-1---SFO-To-Sai-Kung-To-Mon-Kok-e2e9m4 We left the Peak for the comfort of our beds and a chance to sleep in for a few hours later than normal.  Then we packed our bags and drove to the port and boarded a ferry to Macau.  We checked in to our rooms at The Parisian before heading down to Santo Antonio where the street food and the shops were brimming with people spilling onto the streets.  We celebrated some of the most amazing Portuguese cuisines from the exquisite Michelin star restaurant Antonio. https://antoniomacau.com  The next morning we recovered with a buffet and boarded a ferry back to Hong Kong and a drive through Repulse Bay and the homes of the expatriates.  My wife grabbed a nap while Dean and I made a Hawaiian bread recipe that produced two loaves, six nine rolls and one round.  The next day Dean joined us for lunch

Somewhere in my 20's traveling became a frustrating juggling act of responsibility and money. Gone was the excitement of my childhood. But, with a little work and a lot of time spent realigning my perceptions I found my way back to the stories at the heart of every journey. That doesn't mean that it is all roses and glory, or that I don't have a few bumps along the way. It means that the challenges and the rewards are equally important to the value of the journey and the reasons that we share it. This is Part 1 of my travel log, about my journey to Hong Kong and everything I tried to remember along the way. And it all starts with a return to adventure. Also, if you would like to support this podcast look for the support button on the podcast platform you are using to stream our content. If your service doesn't offer a support button you can always visit me on anchor.fm. If you would like to contact me about support, recording a podcast or just to say hi, you can always reach me at sethsingleton@gmail.com

I recorded this after I heard a news segment that addressed Toxic Masculinity and Michael Phelps promoting an app called TalkSpace that allowed him to discuss his struggles with mental health. I believe that men should talk. I read: 1. What We Mean When We Say, “Toxic Masculinity” By Colleen Clemens https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/what-we-mean-when-we-say-toxic-masculinity 2. The ‘Toxic Masculinity’ Smear https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/06/masculinity-not-toxic-stop-blaming-men-everything/ 3. Urban Dictionary https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Toxic%20Masculinity 4. Is Toxic Masculinity a Valid Concept? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/homo-consumericus/201803/is-toxic-masculinity-valid-concept 5. The Most Toxic Patriarchs in Literature https://electricliterature.com/the-most-toxic-patriarchs-in-literature-2ef9aea67cb4 to collect a small range of viewpoints regarding this topic. The following is my impression. #toxicmasculinity #literature #talk --- Send in a voice message: https

I went to a poetry reading on August 30th. I went to the reading to see two good friends Jopseh and Donna and to hear from a new poet named Natasha Saje from Salt Lake City. Great to hear a different voice and hear her perspective. A dream come true and a marvelous experience It was held at Moe's in Berkeley. Moe's has a storied history among writers and poets. Natasha is from Salt Lake City, and she made a point of stating that for her this was a powerful experience. It was a lot of fun to hear her take in this place. Which, is understandable if you are just visiting or haven't lived in the Bay Area for very long. Like many bustling places, the pace of our lives makes it easy to walk past gems like Moe's and Pegasus bookstores on the way to work, the grocery store or coming home from anywhere. Moe's has a frenetic energy because of its location. It's right at the corner of Telegraph and well that depends... #Poetry #Drowning #JosephLease #MoesBooks #Berkeley #Telegraph #listen --- Send in a voice messag

Comicbook Superheroes John McCain, Thor: Ragnarok, John Donne, and Standing to Face a Challenge It Started on a Saturday morning. I didn't mean to watch the service for Senator John McCain, but when it came on I did not turn away. When I listened to his daughter and President George W. Bush and then President Barak Obama, I was moved in so many different ways. I was heartbroken, I wept many times, I laughed, and I was inspired. So how did that lead to watching Thor: Ragnarok? #Thor #JohnMcCain #ComicBook #Superheroes #Standing #Challenge --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

So, why record podcasts about your World Cup experiences, or in this case my experiences? I believed I saw a story taking shape in the events leading up to the World Cup. I saw a storyline of drama that ran through daily life and conversation. I thought I saw a way to record that story by relating my personal experiences. I had the chance to talk about Reality and Expectations, Community, and the power of the World Cup, and soccer, to reach across generational, institutional, political, and class divides. I recorded this series because the narrative of our lives exists in the big and the small details that draw the focus of our attention and our perception. Look for an audiobook about this World Cup series on Amazon soon. #WorldCup #Series #Podcast #Narrative #Why --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

Originally posted at http://dccomicsnews.com/2018/07/27/dcn-podcast-episode-5-san-diego-comic-con-2018/ On the latest episode of the DC Comics News Podcast, DCN Editor-in-Chief Josh Raynor is joined by DCN Reviewer Seth Singleton and DCN News Writer and Reviewer Ari Bard to discuss some of the big news to come out of Comic-Con this year! They break down all the trailers that dropped over the weekend, the DC Universe streaming service, several brand-new comic book series, and much, much more!! They also give a special shout out to the amazing Jon Schnepp, who passed away over the weekend. To read news and reviews by Joshua Raynor visit: http://dccomicsnews.com/author/merctrader22/ To read more news and reviews by Ari Bard check out: http://dccomicsnews.com/author/mmanhunter4/ And to read reviews by Seth Singleton click: http://dccomicsnews.com/author/seththewriter/ #DcComics #Comics #SanDiegoComiCon #DcComicsNews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

I decided to record a podcast and write this post about editing for a few reasons. The first is that I am working on a draft of a novel. The next is that I am also editing my first audiobook collection. I am also the editor for the writing team on an upcoming digital strategy card game called Planet Rise - https://www.playplanetrise.com. It's the first game of its kind to offer a complete story. We are currently editing one of our drafts in preparation for the upcoming AfroComiCon in October. I have a story on Amazon called This is a Language of Fists. It started about 18 years ago with a scene. A cold wind moving through a boxing arena in a small setting, and the fighters, and the people there to watch them. Later I added a scene about running on a beach. To continue reading visit: https://wp.me/p9i0EF-eb #Writing #Editing #Podcast #Storytelling #Fire #See --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

Originally published at DC Comics News [Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writer: James T. Tynion IV Artists: Richard Friend, Ryan Benja Summary There is a new threat for The Immortal Men. The Batman Who Laughs is working with The Infinite Woman, and he reveals a dark prediction about the House of Conquest and its future. Caden Park finally meets The Immortal Man and learns more about the Eternal War. Click here to see the original post: http://dccomicsnews.com/2018/06/16/review-the-immortal-men-3/ #TheImmortalMen #JamesTTynionIV #DcComics #DcComicsNews #Comics #ComicBooks #podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

Originally published on DcComicsNews - June 7, 2018 [Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writers: Justin Jordan Artists: Philip Tan Summary Did you ever get pressured into making a bad deal? Joe Chamberlain is paying for the deal he made. Granted, the Salesman sold him a bill of goods about helping the town of York Hills when he turned poor Joe into Brimstone. Now, Joe’s refusal in the last issue places him and Annie on the run from the Hound, and she’s driving them to the place where the Salesman is holding their father hostage. Will this threat be enough to push Brimstone too far? To read the original review click the link: http://dccomicsnews.com/2018/06/07/review-the-curse-of-brimstone-3/ #CurseofBrimstone #DcComics #podcast Like what you hear? Leave me a message and let me know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

Originally published on DcComicsNews [Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writers: Klaus Janson and Andy Kubert Artists: Aaron Gillespie and Scott Snyder Summary Four strangers are transported to a subterranean chamber beneath a mountain in Colorado. A trench-coat wearing stranger named Prof. tells them that they have been chosen to follow in the footsteps of the Challengers of the Unknown. Now, are they ready to save the world and the universe by tempting death? To read the original review click the link: http://dccomicsnews.com/2018/05/18/review-new-challengers-1/ #NewChallengers #DcComics #DcComicsNews #Comics #ComicBooks #podcast Like what you hear? Leave me a message and let me know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

Originally published at https://sethsingletonstoryteller.com Curses have been in the headlines of the 2018 Russia World Cup stories this year. Germany suffered the World Cup Champions Curse when it was eliminated by Mexico. England broke it's penalty kicks curse in an elimination game to advance to the quarterfinals. 
Curses are not just limited to soccer. Major League Baseball teams like the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs have been the victims of curses that have stretched over decades. Kevin Durant was said to be under the curse of rapper Lil B while playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. When Durant and the Thunder blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 National Basketball Association Western Conference Finals, social media pointed to the curse. #curse #WorldCup #NBA #KevinDurant #Soccer #podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message

The story of the 2018 Russia World Cup Final between France and Croatia was about more than one game. Two weeks later, we know more than we did. The world is still feeling the impact of the World Cup. * Mbappe was injured. * Awards announced * We know why people ran on to the field. *Nine players from the Super Chinese League made their mark. *Some professional players are still recovering. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message