A Pirate’s Lament

Posted by admin on Jun 02 2008 | Comment now »

Hi again, Crew…

Justin Vactor passed this heartfelt story on Twitter and it made me realize that a dream I once had — working for Disney — carries a heavy price, far heavier than the Aztec Gold the Black Pearl once plundered.

Pirate’s Booty: The Story of a Jack Sparrow Impersonator (featured on LAMag.com)

I do understand you have to run a business and maintain a level of professionalism. I’ve seen, on a much smaller scale, “character control” like this and I would agree that some actors are irresponsible enough that a sharp eye must be kept on them. There is this belief that “The Art” is the same thing as a free pass to go beyond the boundaries of good taste. In my years as an actor I’ve seen individuals (that I would hesitate to describe as “professionals”) abuse the term “Artistic Expression”, attempting to use said term as a means of justifying behavior that makes them into a complete horse’s ass. For whatever reason, these idiots abandon all decorum; and afterward, blame it on the character they are portraying. “That wasn’t me,” they would say. “That was the character.”

No, you moron, that was you. The character isn’t the one cashing the check at the end of the day.

However, I would argue there are better ways of handling your talent. The actor paying Sparrow strikes me as one of the more responsible ilk of actors. No, he was hardly perfect and he admits to bending (and on occasion, breaking) the rules at Disneyland; but he kept his behavior well within the parameters of Disney. (And yes, the Disney rules are rules…not guidelines…) In this article, the joy of paying homage to Johnny Depp’s lovable pirate captain is evident; and it was also evident that when this actor was in the “Jack Sparrow” element, he was having a blast. He was having a blast within the confines of good taste. This actor was practicing sound judgment and a professional attitude. What was so wrong with that?

I have always been a fan of Disney, but not so much a fan of the Disney Corporation.  I ask myself “Where is the line drawn?” Instead of passing judgment based on YouTube videos and a “guy-in-line” interview given at the POTC: At World’s End premiere (where the actor was well within the Disney parameters), Disney should have evaluated his performance on park property. Did he offend park attendees? Did he handle himself as a professional? Did this Jack Sparrow keep up the persona created in the films without crossing boundaries?  If they had found this actor not performing in a professional manner, then Disney had every right to let him go. Sadly, Disney terminated this actor’s contract in a manner far from professional. For the actor to show up and see someone else in his job puts both actors in awkward positions. (I’ve seen this happen, on both sides and from the outside; and it is never pretty…) That was a dumb move on Disney’s part.

If Disney wants robots, then use the “automatronics” they got down better than anyone else. If you want interaction and real-time street play, then use actors…but remember the actors aren’t cattle, aren’t machines, aren’t property. They are people — real, breathing, warm, emotional, and passionate. Let them do their job and allow them room to live a dream.

To you, the-Jack Sparrow-that-once-was, the Defiant fires its starboard guns in salute of you.

Bookmark: Chapter Twelve Status and Latest News

Posted by admin on Jun 02 2008 | 1 Comment »

For those of you not following the blog (and if this is your first visit here, welcome!) I put together this bookmark to chime in and let you all know the status of MOREVI: Remastered. No, I’m not going dark, I’m not podfading, and I’m not crying “Asparagus!”

What I am doing is what many of you expect me to do: I am writing.

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In this bookmark, I gives updates on…

• MOREVI: Remastered, Chapter Twelve
• Podcasting for Dummies, The 2nd Edition
• 7th Son: Obsidian — “Miles to Go before I Sleep”
• Balticon 42, featuring a LIVE Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy
• The Case of the Pitcher’s Pendant: A Billibub Baddings Mystery
  • featuring artwork from the lovely J.R. Blackwell
  • 08.08.08 — Billi’s Crazy Eights is coming!

With a chapter to produce and a few fun surprises planned for the week, the Defiant is priming its guns. Thanks for listening, and I’ll talk to you soon!

Chapter Twelve Update and Current News…

Posted by admin on Jun 01 2008 | Comment now »

My beloved crew, thank you so much for hanging in there with me.

So what exactly IS happening with me? Okay, you knew that May would be a crazy month, but it also turned out to be the final push for not one but two titles, The Pitcher’s Pendant: A Billibub Baddings Mystery and Podcasting for Dummies, 2nd Edition. Amidst these deadlines was the New Media and SF/F event, Balticon 42. It has been weeks of classes, red lines, and networking…

…but the good news: The Pitcher’s Pendant is now in galleys. That’s right: Billi is back on 08.08.08! Take a look at this post, and you’ll get all the details from Baddings Investigations, Inc.

What else is happening from The Captain’s Quarters?

Author and Crew member J.C. Hutchins invited me to write in his universe, a universe far from Royal Guard, swashbuckling privateers, and dwarf detectives. This opportunity meant a lot to me as I am more than just a friend of J.C. Hutchins — I’m a fan. I still remember hearing the opening lines to 7th Son, Book One: Descent, and the trilogy was an amazing ride. Now, I found myself in his world. I wanted to make sure I didn’t let him down.

So, my Faithful Crew, here it is — the long-awaited, highly-anticipated, and seriously-hyped 7th Son: Obsidian. These are short stories set in the 7th Son universe around the time of the nationwide blackout. Along with my own short story, other authors appearing in this collection of original fiction will include:

• Michael A. Stackpole
• Scott Sigler
• Mur Lafferty
• Matt Wallace
• Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff
• Christiana Ellis

The Obsidian Experience will also feature original contributions from these podcast personalities:

• Evo Terra
• Dan Klass
• Wichita Rutherford
• TD-0013
• George Hrab
• Soccergirl
• The cast of The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd

Also featured in this feed will be listener contributions of first person accounts from those trapped in the grips of panic, darkness, and survival. J.C. Hutchins is kicking off Obsidian this weekend with my short story, “Miles To Go Before I Sleep”.

Have a listen, and subscribe to 7th Son: Obsidian

“When the power fails, chaos reigns.”

Oh yeah…and Chapter Twelve? It’s underway. I’ll be talking to you very, very soon…like this week….

7th Son: Obsidian Poster — COLLECT THEM ALL!

Posted by admin on May 20 2008 | 1 Comment »

When the lights go out, chaos reigns.

Collect them all!

7th Son: Obsidian is coming, featuring an original short story by Tee Morris.

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Bookmark: The First Crew Appreciation Show

Posted by admin on May 18 2008 | 2 Comments »

Yes, yes, yes, I know if I really appreciated the crew, I’d have Chapter Twelve underway, but this month has been a bear! However, the Crew has expressed their appreciation for Blooperpalouza the First, so I thought it would be nice to show you all my appreciation with the long-pimped and long-in-collecting e-mails and voice mails the FIRST Crew Appreciation show.

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Some of the links mentioned in this show:

• Spiritual Tramp
• The Phil Rossi Experience
• Dancing Cat Studios
• Balticon 42
• Podiobooks.com
• Dragon Moon Press

And along with a few appearances from folks in my Twitter network, a special appearances from Sonic Boom!

Thanks for listening, and stay the course, Crew.
Chapter Twelve is on the way!

Bookmark: Blooperpallouza the First

Posted by admin on May 14 2008 | 1 Comment »

Remember when I said May was going to be insane? I didn’t think it would be this insane. Between the classes I’m teaching and Balticon 42 closing in fast, I’m finding it hard to sit down and produce. Chapter Twelve is underway, but far from done.

That doesn’t mean the Captain is neglecting his faithful crew! I’ll have a few more avatars coming out to people, and I’m nearing the end of edits for The Pitcher’s Pendant: A Billibub Baddings Mystery. With all this happening, I put together a little something to let you all know I’m thinking of you.

Enjoy this peek behind the scenes…

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Chapter Eleven: The Voices of Nadinath

Posted by admin on May 04 2008 | 1 Comment »

Good news — I’ve been kept busy. Always good for a freelancer. Bad news — the podcast took a hit. Current news — we’re back on the Monday delivery schedule, and we’re off and running with Chapter Eleven! Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you all next week…

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00:00 — Introduction

• Note to self: write shorter chapters. These are easier to produce!
• My Crew is a patient crew, and I do appreciate it…
• Previously on MOREVI…

03:50 — Chapter Eleven: The Voices of Nadinath

In Morevi, players in The Great Game continue to move. To Kalea and Min-Lu, the Temple speaks…

31:31 — Sponsors: Christiana’s Shallow Thoughts, George Hrab’s Interrobang

33:34 — MOREVI Matters

• Special Thanks to…
  • Amy Bowen & Jessica Sharrow (Cast bios coming soon…)
  • Philine from Austria!
  • …and to the Crew, the Wenches, and the Royal Guard! (Did you get your avatar?)
• How can you get in touch with Captain Rafton?
  • Twitter!
  • Voice Mail — 703.791.1701
  • tee (at) teemorris (dot) com
  • blog comments at morevi (dot) net

• New Zealand comes through again for Rafe & Askana! (All part of the cunning plan. Watch out, Sigler…)
• Continue to show the love on iTunes, and tell a friend.
• And again, thank you to everyone blogging about Morevi! In particular, Time Well Wasted.
• Upcoming Interviews and Appearances
  • View from the Quad interview
  • One killer interview with the Charlie Rose of podcasting, J.C. Hutchins, and Ultra Creatives
  • Balticon 42
    

Enjoy Chapter Eleven — See you all next week!

Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part Four of Four)

Posted by admin on Apr 27 2008 | Comment now »

Yes, this episode is running late. It’s a bit my fault, and a lot of Soundtrack Pro that decided it would throw a “new quirk” my way. Makes sense, seeing as this is the conclusion to one epic-sized chapter. It’s okay, crew — your captain is managing.

And now, the fashionable conclusion to Chapter Ten…

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00:00 — Intro

• Sweet Merciful Crap! Why did Soundtrack Pro decide to flake out tonight?!
• RavenCon’s High School Outreach was a success. Now…I look at May, and cringe. Find out more in this episode’s in MOREVI Matters…
• Previously on MOREVI…

07:45 — Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part Four of Four)

Rafe’s condition is deteriorating, and Askana now tends to the privateer as they sail for Morevi. That night, the First Queen discovers just how far the Caillech’s spell reaches.

30:26 — Sponsors: The Scotchcast, Better Late than Never

32:16 — MOREVI Matters

• What a great collection of guest voices and musicians…
  • Digital Juice…the crack for podcasters everywhere.
  • Pip Ballantine and Christiana Ellis, of course!
  • John Cmar
  • Soccergirl
  • MA in PA
  • and musicians Sally Fletcher and Diane Arkenstone.
• Busy schedules and Balticon in May. The good news and bad news behind this…
• Look for Chapter Eleven on Wednesday, but if I can make it happen earlier, I will.
• Special shout-out to the First Queen for cracking into iTunes US Top 20!

• Don’t forget to show some love on iTunes or on Podiobooks.com. Reviews are coming in and word is getting out. Keep up the fantastic work, crew!
• How’s My Podcasting?
  • Call the Voice Mail at 703.791.1701.
  • Post a comment on the blog at morevi.net.
  • Drop me an email at tee (at) teemorris (dot) com.
• Special thanks to The Scotchcast for sponsorship. If you’re interested in doing the same, visit the “Support MOREVI” for details.

See you in Chapter Eleven!

Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part Three of Four)

Posted by admin on Apr 23 2008 | Comment now »

brought to you by
Whispers at the Edge and The Scotchcast

With a later-than-usual delivery week, Chapter Ten nears its conclusion. In this episode the Captain has a surprise for the crew. A visit from an old friend…

Serena Rafton (Stacey Venette) and Rafe Rafton (Tee Morris)
Maryland Renaissance Festival, 1998

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00:00 — Intro

• CREATE was fun!
• You can really catch up on podcasts when you get lost…
  • Space Casey by Christiana Ellis
  • The Metamor City Podcast by Chris Lester
• Friendly advice for would-be podcast novelists
• Who is Anastacia Venette? Find out in this episode’s MOREVI Matters.
• RavenCon 2008 is on, but the Captain is focusing on his high school…
• Previously on MOREVI…

7:12 — Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part Three of Four)

With an oath given and allies promised, Askana and Rafe must escape England before Lord Norfolk can make his counter-move.

32:41 — Sponsors

• Whispers at the Edge with Philippa Ballantine
• The Scotchcast

34:52 — MOREVI Matters

• An interview with guest voice, Anastacia Venette
  • Getting to know Serena
  • Stacey’s history with MOREVI
  • Efficient recording without wine
  • Maryland Renaissance Festival’s Serena Rafton versus MOREVI’s Serena Rafton
  • Stepping back into the bodice
  • Stacey’s work with the Fellowship of Christian Filmmakers and the 168 Hour Film Festival
• Closing

Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part Two of Four)

Posted by admin on Apr 16 2008 | 3 Comments »

So true…so true…

As I head into production for the latter half of Chapter Ten, complete with über-Special Guest voice, I wrap up this week’s installments with Part Two. When we left Askana, things were getting interesting.

Let’s see how she handles herself…

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00:00 — Introduction

• If you are all still with me after Part One’s cliffhanger, thank you!
• Another thank you to harpist Sally Fletcher for use of “Greensleeves” in Part One.
• Previously on MOREVI…

04:47 — Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part Two of Four)

Assassins from across The Rift attempt to eliminate Askana and King Henry, but these killers underestimate The Black Widow of Morevi.

24:22 — Sponsor: Give Us a Minute, The Scotchast

26:04 — Morevi Matters

• The plan for Chapter Ten
  • Why I re-recorded Chapter Ten from scratch and why this won’t be a regular thing.
  • Parts Three and Four may post later, but will post next week.
  • Expect more four part chapters in the future.
• The creative process
  • Morevi in 2005…
  • …and Morevi as it sounds now.
• Looking ahead…
  • CREATE in Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Balticon 42
  • Billi’s Crazy Eights
• How to show support for the artists who support the podcast…
• Keep showing the iTunes love!

Chapter Ten continues next week!

Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part One of Four)

Posted by admin on Apr 14 2008 | Comment now »

Catching up with my own schedule, I’m finally posting show notes for Part One of Four. Yes, Four. Four Parts over two weeks. For more details on the why behind stretching out this mammoth chapter, have a listen to Morevi Matters.

As for the cliffhanger…what can I say? It felt really, really good…

 Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part One of Four) [38:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1610)

00:00 — Introduction

• Previously on MOREVI…

03:16 — Chapter Ten: Tudor by Torchlight (Part One of Four)

Now prisoners of Lord Norfolk, Askana must acquiesce to the affections of King Henry VIII in exchange for allies.

32:22 — Sponsor: Chasing the Bard 

33:33 — Morevi Matters

• Don’t hold back — What did you think of the end for Chapter Ten?
  • Call me at 703.791.1701…
  • …drop me an e-mail at tee (at) teemorris (dot) com
  • …or leave a comment here!
• Why this chapter is going into a four-part schedule across two weeks…
• Upcoming Appearances
  • CREATE on April 19 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
  • Balticon 42 in Hunt Valley, MD
• “Greensleeves” by Sally Fletcher…thank you for the permission to use your music!
• New reviews on iTunes…always a welcome sight!

And here comes Part Two…

A Quick Word from Podcast Authors for a Podcast Author

Posted by admin on Apr 09 2008 | 1 Comment »

As you have heard in the sponsorship and the Morevi Matters segments, I’m all about supporting podcast fiction authors out there. (Heck quite a few are featured in this podcast, and in Billibub Baddings. I couldn’t say no then after Seth Harwood and J.C. Hutchins asked me to drop this into my podcast feeds.

Scott Sigler’s Infected is out and all of us in the community of podcast writers are coming together to help get the word out.

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Chapter Nine: The Consort Who Would Be King

Posted by admin on Apr 07 2008 | Comment now »

It’s a busy week for me between the day job responsibilities, the Pitcher’s Pendant edits, and Chapter Ten (another jumbo-sized chapter). This means you’re getting all of this chapter in one shot!

Hope this brightens a few Mondays out there…

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00:00 — Intro

• Only one episode this week
• What’s happening this week…and a reminder of Billi’s Crazy 8’s!
• Okay, who ordered the court intrigue with extra pepperoni?
• Previously on MOREVI…

03:21 — Chapter Nine: The Consort Who Would Be King

Kalea and Kubi-Sogi prepare the military for Askana’s return while Lady Dirare advances one step closer to the throne.

49:46 — Sponsor: George Hrab’s Interrobang

50:49 — Morevi Matters

• Ramblings after Midnight
• Big Shout Out to the Crew following me on Twitter!
• Interested in sponsoring a chapter? Click here to find out more!
• Thank you, my faithful crew….
  • …who have signed on for service with MOREVI: Remastered…
  • …and for those of you who have been there since 2005!
• Don’t forget the love on iTunes and on Podiobooks.com.
• Tell a friend about MOREVI: Remastered!

 

See You in Chapter Ten!

 

Don’t forget these upcoming appearances

• CREATE in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
• Balticon 42 in Hunt Valley, Maryland

 

Chapter Eight: Homecoming (Part Two of Two)

Posted by admin on Apr 02 2008 | Comment now »

I’m running late; but hopefully, with this mammoth chapter behind me I can get a little caught up. Not planning or counting on it, of course. I can’t slow down until Rafe and Askana do the same…

…and trust me, they’re not showing any such signs!

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00:00 — Intro

• Keeping it even shorter than on Monday’s podcast…
• Scott Sigler’s Infection is out. Don’t know what Infection is about? WATCH THIS!!!
• 08.08.08 — Billi’s Crazy Eights! Tee Morris plans his Amazon run.
• Previously on MOREVI…

04:49 — Chapter Eight: Homecoming (Part Two of Two)

Rafe and Askana tour London while waiting on the word of King Henry VIII concerning the alliance between Morevi and England.

• Participate in the upcoming Listener Appreciation Show…
  • Leave a voice mail at 703.791.1707.
  • Leave an e-mail at tee (at) teemorris (dot) com.
  • Leave a blog comment here!
• Upcoming Appearances
  • Find me at CREATE in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
  • Gearing up and setting sights for Balticon 42…
• Don’t forget the love on iTunes!

Onward to Chapter Nine!

I Remember Joe: A 2008 Tribute

Posted by admin on Apr 01 2008 | Comment now »

I Remember Joe

Joe Murphy started off as a fan with the most prolific and honest opinions of MOREVI. All other book reviews that came after his were put up for comparison, and only Joe’s made me think about this story and in turn made Legacy of MOREVI a better book because of it. That was Joe’s first influence on my life.

Then we became friends.

On April 1, 2007, book reviewer, fellow Sci-Fi fan, and podcaster Joe Murphy lost a battle with Leiomyosarcoma, a very aggressive form of cancer. He was 34. Today marks the one year anniversary of his death, and on this date I wanted to take a moment to remember my friend, Joe.

I still miss you. And I remember…

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Chapter Eight: Homecoming (Part One of Two)

Posted by admin on Apr 01 2008 | 1 Comment »

brought to you by Philippa Ballantine’s Chasing the Bard
and The ScotchCast

Tempting as it is to stretch this out to a three part episode, I don’t think so. Oye ve, have you all been patient, not to mention praiseworthy! Emails are welcome, and you all have been too kind to me…but some of you have been sending me the “Okay, I’m caught up. GET TO WORK!” missives…

And you know what? In the Golden Age of Piracy, the crew had a say in how the captain was doing. So yeah, I’m on it!

Here you go — new guest voices, new characters stepping into the mix, and new twists here and there are underway in Rafe’s return to London…

 

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00:00 — Intro

• Keeping it short as I creep to the one hour mark!
• Scott Sigler’s Infection arrives tomorrow! Are you ready?
• Previously on MOREVI…

05:24 — Chapter Eight: Homecoming (Part One of Two)

Rafe introduces Askana Moldarin to the court of King Henry VIII, but not everyone in attendance is particularly pleased with the privateer’s return to London…

55:07 — Sponsors: Philippa Ballantine’s Chasing the Bard, The ScotchCast

56:56 — Morevi Matters

• Shout outs to the voice talent for Chapter Eight!!!
• There’s going to be a special show tomorrow. Keep an eye and ear on this feed for it…
• Participate in the upcoming Listener Appreciation Show…
  • Leave a voice mail at 703.791.1707.
  • Leave an e-mail at tee (at) teemorris (dot) com.
  • Leave a blog comment here!
• Upcoming Appearances
  • RavenCon 2008 isn’t going to happen for me, but attend anyway!
  • Find me at CREATE in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
  • Gearing up and setting sights for Balticon 42…
• Get ready for BILLI’S CRAZY EIGHTS! 08.08.08
• Don’t forget the love on iTunes!
• Podcast Pickle…well, there were some problems…

In two days, the conclusion of Chapter Eight!

Chapter Eight is still in production…

Posted by admin on Mar 26 2008 | 1 Comment »

Sorry for the delay. I don’t want anyone to think the rug was pulled out from underneath me again. I’ve got quite a lot to do this week, but the good news is Chapter Eight is coming together very nicely.  New guest voices, some fantastic performances, and all around swashbuckling goodness. The episodes may be longer than usual, but as you all are patient (for the most part…I’m getting some funny e-mails…) I didn’t think you all would mind. It’ll be worth the wait.

You all will be happy to know that one of the things that I’m postponing MOREVI for this week is JC Hutchins’ 7th Son: Obsidian. I’m putting final touches on a short story appearing in that collection.  Don’t get me wrong — I love this podcast, but I’m a writer first and foremost and writers should be producing.

Wait a minute…I am producing. I’m producing this podcast. Darn it, I hate it when I trip over myself like that.

Also, I’m working on the edits for The Pitcher’s Pendant: A Billibub Baddings Mystery. Listen on Chapter Eight for an announcement concerning that new title from me. Coming very soon.

Until next week, stay the course….

Chapter Seven: Merely the Beginning (Part Two of Two)

Posted by admin on Mar 19 2008 | 1 Comment »

 

 

brought to you by George Hrab’s Interrobang
and The ScotchCast

 

From the sounds of the email and tweets on Twitter, Rafe and Askana were missed. Tee wraps up Chapter Seven and forges ahead to Chapter Eight. He’s also got some upcoming appearances and interviews of note, so stick around for Morevi Matters after the chapter and don’t be shy with the feedback.

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00:00 — Intro

• 703.791.1701 is awfully quiet for a voice mail line…
• Are you following me on Twitter?
• Got an idea for a special edition for MOREVI: Remastered. What do you think?
• A very special thank you to Paul Fischer of Dancing Cat Studios for keeping me in production…
• …and a sincere apology to Apple Computers.
• Previously on MOREVI…

04:52 — Chapter Seven: Merely the Beginning (Part Two of Two)

Min-Lu continues to plot against her one-time mentor, Askana Moldarin, remaining blissfully unaware of how her Eyriener connection is manipulating the conspiracy to meet his own needs.

Deep in the Southern Wood, Kubi-Sogi arrives at the door of Grainne, in search of answers from a mad woman’s ranting…

29:45 — Sponsors: George Hrab’s Interrobang, The ScotchCast

31:32 — Morevi Matters

• Get ready — Chapter Eight is going to be BIG!
• Participate in the upcoming Listener Appreciation Show…
  • Leave a voice mail at 703.791.1707.
  • Leave an e-mail at tee (at) teemorris (dot) com.
  • Leave a blog comment here!
• Upcoming Appearances
  • 4/25-27 — RavenCon 2008 in Richmond, VA
  • Interview with The Digital Media Dude’s Meet the Masters series.
  • Interview with The Fanboy Smackdown
• Thank you all for the support and kindness in the break.
  • Special Welcome to those who subscribed after going dark!
  • Remember to tell a friend about MOREVI: Remastered.

See you next week for Chapter Eight!

 

 

Chapter Seven: Merely the Beginning (Part One of Two)

Posted by admin on Mar 16 2008 | Comment now »

Rafe and Askana are back!

This chapter features music from Diane Arkenstone
and sound effects from The Freesound Project.

 

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00:00 — Intro

• Get Infected!!!
• Watch your eardrums on this intro…
• Congrats to Seth Harwood for the incredible debut of Jack Wakes Up on Amazon!
• Coming back with a restored scene in this chapter!
• Previously on MOREVI…

05:25 — Chapter Seven: Merely the Beginning (Part One of Two)

Rafe and Askana have crossed The Rift and are now in the waters claimed by King Henry VIII. They also discover a stowaway in their midst.

Meanwhile, back in Morevi, Kubi-Sogi continues to try and find out more about the queen’s escape, taking his queries to the Dowager Queen, an old woman lost in madness…

52:01 — Promo: Stranger Things

Direct your comments here or at 703.791.1701

Chapter Seven continues on Wednesday…

Interlude: And Now For Something Completely Different…

Posted by admin on Mar 10 2008 | 4 Comments »

So what happens when MOREVI goes on a hiatus?

Listeners decide to take the matter (and in my case, the lead character) into their own hands.

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From Indiana Jim comes a really nice pick-me-up, featuring the voice talents of…

• Philippa Ballantine
• Podcasting’s Rich Sigfrit
• Christiana Ellis
• J.C. Hutchins

With friends like these, I’d better start producing episodes faster. Otherwise, my characters are going to get far too silly.

Chapter Seven will post on March 17. See you then!

A pirate captain checks in…

Posted by admin on Feb 27 2008 | 2 Comments »

Hi, everyone!

I must say, this podcast never stops surprising me. I announce an unexpected and unscheduled halt in the production, and my Feedburner stats go UP. And then, from the voice of Askana Moldarin, Pip Ballantine sends me this little tidbit from the iTunes of New Zealand…

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MOREVI is in the Top 15 Literature Podcasts! #13! That’s even better than its debut in the United States. So when you tell your friends and fellow fans of Fantasy about this podcast, tell them “It’s huge in New Zealand!”

So thank you, one and all, for your well wishes and concern. I’m also making a post to let you all know that I am beginning to see a break in the clouds. The fact I finished up several other paying projects on my desk and still had the drive and the time to put together a Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy means I’m almost out of the unexpected slump things here at Imagine That! Studios took. I asked for three weeks of your patience, I’m in the middle of Week Two, and I’m looking to start recording Chapter Seven either tomorrow or Friday. If I can get two chapters ready to go by the end of Week Three, I will be back with a vengeance on March 10.

Stay subscribed. Hold your course. Let people know…Rafe and Askana are almost clear of the storm…

Chapter Six: Second Chance (Part Two of Two)

Posted by admin on Feb 13 2008 | 3 Comments »

Askana by Midnyte Wraithe

Yeah, this is very cool…

 

00:00 — Introduction & Previously on MOREVI

02:54 — Chapter Six: Second Chance (Part Two of Two)

Slipping away from the Defiant, Askana turns to the Caillech of the Tangled Southern Wood for a cure to the Kir’Shia poison.

28:21 — A Quick Note from Tee Morris

Hang tight. MOREVI will continue…

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Chapter Six: Second Chance (Part One of Two)

Posted by admin on Feb 11 2008 | 3 Comments »

brought to you by Fear the Froot
and Pip Ballantine’s Chasing the Bard

 

Chapter Six starts is a quick one. (Well, okay, quick for Tee…) Stick around for Morevi Matters as some things that really do matter deliver themselves on his podcasting doorstep.

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00:00 — Intro

• A celebration at Dogfish Head: Gaithersburg catches up with me..
• Previously on MOREVI…

03:13 — Chapter Six: Second Chance (Part One of Two)

Askana watches over the poisoned pirate captain, and comes to grips with what must be done in order to save his life…

24:21 — Sponsors: Fear the Froot!, Philippa Ballantine’s Chasing the Bard

26:15 — Morevi Matters

• A few details from the Dogfish Head Alehouse…
  • Happy Birthday, Grailwolf!
  • A loner to watch on the big screen TV…The Call of Cthulhu
• Guest Voice News
  • Marni Penning is back!!!
  • How about that Pip Ballantine, playing dual roles?!
• Shout outs to some listeners showing love…
  • to TexZen, for giving a review on iTunes,
  • to Time Well Wasted, for a terrific review.
• Upcoming Appearances
  • 2/11 and 2/18 — Tee’s chatting about podiobooks with The Dead Robots Society
  • 2/15-17 — Farpoint 2008 in Hunt Valley, MD
• And in the eleventh hour, some bad news hits Imagine That! Studios….

 

 

Chapter Six will be here on Wednesday. See you then…

Chapter Five: Merely Players (Part Two of Two)

Posted by admin on Feb 06 2008 | 1 Comment »

brought to you by The Scotchcast, KD Board & Care,
and George Hrab’s Interrobang

Have you seen this pirate?

Chapter Five wraps up with the intrigue of the Palace of a Thousand Suns twisting and turning in a few directions that might surprise you…