Mon, 26 November 2007 I'll be attending the Wrap up Party with the NaNoWriMos from Wellington get in quick if you want to get to the lunch and let Kerryn know. Otherwise see you at the Cue Room.
Oh and yes, WATE is coming along and will be hitting before the end of the month. Category: Friends of WATE -- posted at: 12:42 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Tue, 20 November 2007 Run do not walk to order your copy of Expert Podcasting Practices for Dummies. If you want to raise your game then this is the book for you and honest my recommendation has nothing to do with WATE appearing on page 163 and 308.. achemmm honest! Or if you are still starting out order Podcasting for Dummies- it's what this dummy started off with! I'm re-reading this to get into the groove with GarageBand. Category: Friends of WATE -- posted at: 5:40 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Tue, 20 November 2007 This weekend the new episode will be hitting the podosphere. Sorry for the delay but I'm learning how to drive this new thing called GarageBand on the Mac. This will be the last regular episode of WATE, something special is in the air for the holidays.... nope- you can't make me tell you! It's a sekrit. You'll just have to wait. Category: WATE news -- posted at: 2:49 AM Comments[1] | ||||||
Mon, 12 November 2007 Nanomonkeys have posted my coverage of the Wellington Kick off party for NaNoWriMo Have a listen here and some pictures here
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Sun, 4 November 2007 Europe and the various recordings I made there. A kiwi perspective on London, Scotland, Amsterdam, and Paris My webpage - Pip on Flickr - Twitter as PhilippaJane- MySpace as nzbard - Skype ID: nzbard (Let me know you're a WATE listener if you ping me) Comments[0] | ||||||
Wed, 24 October 2007  Snap from the Whispers World Shaz wears Joe Murphy fashion Roundup Back at work- the wonderful world of librarians. Speed writing helped by travel, journal writing and JC Hutchins SOLIDARITY Parsec Nomination but no cigar. Appearing in Metamor City this month and Morevi Remastered next month. (Not mentioned cos I am an idiot, also appearing in Murder at Avedon Hill this month- please forgive me PG Holyfield!) Ripped from the Headlines Writing life Kerryn Angell of NZ NanoWriMo Meet us as Esquires Coffee House, 31st October 5.30pm-7.30pm Pip's Pick New Zealand Life Promo Where to find meMy webpage - Pip on Flickr - Twitter as PhilippaJane- MySpace as nzbard - Skype ID: nzbard (Let me know you're a WATE listener if you ping me) Comments[0] | ||||||
Sun, 14 October 2007 Slight delay, as I have my very first interview lined up and I want to get it ready to include in this month's edition. But hey a regular episode and two specials this month, so hopefully you guys will forgive me... Category: WATE news -- posted at: 7:58 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Wed, 10 October 2007 One of those tough writer's days where everything you write feels bad and so this little mp3 is a little maudlin. WARNING poetry. After a night of wallowing in Keats and my own misery I will be fine tomorrow. This could be a technique for dealing with that nasty little voice that is in every writer's head You're no good at this. Comments[0] | ||||||
Thu, 4 October 2007  Tee and I at Constellation Books. The Roundup of America. Links Hear more of me talking in these podcasts this month My webpage - Twitter as PhilippaJane- MySpace as nzbard - Skype ID: nzbard (Let me know you're a WATE listener if you ping me) Comments[1] | ||||||
Fri, 28 September 2007 I'm safely back guys, with bulging luggage and mind. I survived the perils of DragonCon, being pimped by Tee Morris and airline food! I have lots of audio and opinions to serve up, so the plan for October is to get my usual show out on the 15th but also several bonus shows (depending on how much of that audio is useable). For today though I will rest; all those time zones are kicking me in the head, but Sunday I expect to get something out to you. Category: Pip news -- posted at: 3:19 AM Comments[1] | ||||||
Sat, 15 September 2007 A little audio drama for the month of September- Gift of the Waves Comments[0] | ||||||
Fri, 24 August 2007 Couldn't resist posting this youtube file once Grant Stone had pointed it out to me. This is the real accent from deepest darkest Tawa
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Wed, 22 August 2007 Before I go.... the spammers have finally forced me to move my email address. I know, I know- I made fun of them and now they are getting back at me. When you download 60+ emails a day and only one of them is actually legit... then it is time to move on! If you want to email then it will be pip (at) pjballantine (dot) net If they figure this out I will just draw you all an picture of how to find me and the secret handshake needed... shessshhh.
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Wed, 22 August 2007 Just wanted to give you guys the run down if you are attending DragonCon or if you will be near any of my book signings. At DragonCon you will find the booth in the Exhibitor's Hall. A whole posse of fabulous DragonMoon Press authors will be there with copies of all the titles - including Chasing the Bard. I will be on the Podcasting UN Panel at 1pm Saturday and of course there for the Parsecs. If you want to keep up with the podcasting track this is the feed you need to subscribe to http://dragoncon.libsyn.com/rss Then onto the east coast, and if your in the area these are the two book signings.
Also the magic of marketing Tee Morris has somehow managed a TV spot in the morning of the 7th on Virginia This Morning. Boy am I glad I have done at least one other TV interview. Hope the short story posts OK while I'm away, decided not to redo Thorns of Life afterall, but something else... enjoy the surprise! Cheers Pip
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Wed, 15 August 2007  Snap from the Whispers world An oldy but a goodie. This is Lake Dunstan in Otago, one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. This lake is man-made and right next to Cromwell. This was a day to remember just for its magnificence Roundup Not leaving you high and dry. Parsec nominee! King Lear Birthday Appearing in Murder at Avedon Hill- first Leann's adversary now her mother! Feedback Kiwi Dirare Ripped from the headlines
Choosing a title Pip's Pick New Zealand Life Beer, wine and pumpkin wierdness Promo Where to find meMy webpage - Twitter as PhilippaJane- MySpace as nzbard - Skype ID: nzbard (Let me know you're a WATE listener if you ping me) Comments[0] | ||||||
Tue, 7 August 2007  Feeling all nostalgic today- you guys will know why. So here's a picture of me, child of the 70s, teenager of the 80s and nearly grown adult today. This is a classic NZ photo of me (proudly wearing the top my Nana knitted for me and the skirt my Mum sewed for me) with my friend David. Yes, even back then I had more friends that were boys. My cat (which my grandfather gave to me and said was 'most definately male') and her kittens were incredibly important to me. Funny thing was the summer's were always longer back then. We spent lots of time at the local creek looking for creepy crawlies and following the stream for miles. Ah, the gorse bush scratches and sunburn. Good times! If you have any classic kiwi childhood memories then email author (at) pjballantine (dot) net and I'll use them in a show. After wallowing in my own memories for a while I will be back next week with a new audio episode. Catch you then! Category: Pip news -- posted at: 7:42 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Wed, 18 July 2007  Snap from the Whispers world Every month I will take a snap of my world. This July it is Willis Street on my way to work on a miserable day, so you know NZ isn't all rainbows and dancing hobbits.... and I was on a road island. Look at that bus whizzing by! Roundup Kia Kaha from Grant Parsec nomination Belly Dancing- female energy to the max. Argggh spam to the left of me, spam to the right of me. Sir Ian McKellen in August. DragonCon; Podcasters UN, DragonMoon booth and Siggy's Pimpin' Party. Put on your helmet, Pip about to lose her cool/rag/control - in a totally understated NZ way : Ripped from the New Zealand Headlines Writing Life Know your writer's crutch Pip's Pick New Zealand Life Ms. Ballantine's class in kiwi language
Finally... is spam sending a message? Promo
Where to find meMy webpage - Twitter as PhilippaJane- MySpace as nzbard - Skype ID: nzbard (Let me know you're a WATE listener if you ping me)
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Sun, 24 June 2007 Round up The news from NYC Whoops, what happened to that novel? Palmy North Some Stories to comment on... New Zealand ranks on something positive... and the Kiwi accent big hit with Spelling Bee Feedback Writer's Life Writing groups Pip's Pick Slice of New Zealand Promo Comments[0] | ||||||
Mon, 18 June 2007 Bear with me folks, episode 15 is in the can, but it has turned on me like a cornered beast, developed some wierd hiss. I'm off to team training tomorrow and won't be able to whip it into shape before I go. Fear not It will be online for the weekend even if I have to record again! Hang tight until then.. Pip Category: WATE news -- posted at: 6:15 AM Comments[0] | ||||||
Sun, 27 May 2007 Hollie Smith, a Wellington artist and step daughter to Steve McDonald whose track I use on the podcast has just released her album Long Player. Her voice is just incredible- have a listen here Hollie has just signed a deal with Blue Note Records in New York. Does this class as an invasion yet? Congrats Hollie- what a way to celebrate New Zealand Music Month! That's two pieces of good news for kiwis in New York. I have my fingers crossed to bring you some more soon! Category: New Zealand news -- posted at: 9:51 PM Comments[1] | ||||||
Wed, 23 May 2007 Flight of the Conchords are about to release their HBO series and proves New Zealanders can suceed in New York! Check out their very New Zealand humour. Deadpan and dorky at its best! Flight of the Conchords - Pilot Category: New Zealand news -- posted at: 5:11 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Sat, 19 May 2007 Roundup New kit- from Musicians Friend Feedback Graduation Bad cider timing Writing synopsis and being under the gun. Writer's life Writing and sleeping Pip's Pick NZ Music Month. Fat Freddy's Drop. This video was filmed on funky Cuba Street in Wellington and features three recognisable clubs, including the Matterhorn, right next door where I used to work. Slice of NZ Promo Comments[2] | ||||||
Mon, 7 May 2007 It's not my fault! I'm waiting for my new podcast kit to be delivered- new mic, phones, mixer, program... the whole deal. So I will hold off posting a new episode until it arrives. I usually aim for the 15th of the month, but it may be a little later in May. Please forgive me, but I hope you will enjoy the higher quality results ASAP. Category: WATE news -- posted at: 10:39 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Sat, 14 April 2007  Reservoir at Karori sanctuary
Roundup Joe Murphy, Stonehenge NZ wedding, tomato harvest, Novel ticking along. Feedback from Germany and Estonia. And being one of Billi's 'ladies'. The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. Writer's Life Another writing stretch Pip's Pick Black Sheep. If you like sheep that is.... and gore. Slice of NZ Wellington- Good and bad this city still has me. Promo Comments[7] | ||||||
Tue, 20 March 2007 Yes, here it is my own little promo for WATE. If any of you want to share the love then download and put into your own podcast. (47 secs in length) Cheers Pip Comments[0] | ||||||
Thu, 15 March 2007 Roundup Life on Mars, tough time writing, Baen free library, and my 15 seconds of fame, DragonCon, rewiring or don't let a civil engineer near electricity! Feedback from poetry and I do my best harpy impersonation on Billibub Baddings Writers life Here's an exercise. People on the street. A good one to get the imagination working, sort of like stretches for your brain. Pip's pick New Zealand Daylight saving. Before I go.... Promo Buy Ancestor in print.. but not until April 1 Comments[4] | ||||||
Sun, 4 March 2007 New cast this week, I promise, but couldn't keep this news to myself. I'm going to Dragon Con- along with other fabulous DragonMoon authors I'll be in Atlanta at the end of August for the madness that is this event. Obviously America and I like each other a little bit.... Category: Pip news -- posted at: 4:36 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Thu, 22 February 2007 My domination of the media world continues! (yeah right...) I will be on the TVNZ show 'Good Morning' on Tuesday 27th at about 11.25am, along with Norman from SFFANZ and Matt from Arty Bees Bookshop talking all about Sci Fi and fantasy. Hopefully this will be a regular monthly slot. Really nice to see the mainstream media taking an interest in speculative fiction. So tune in Tuesday if you can, or the programme is available online at http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_minisite_index_skin/tvone_good_morning_group Click on 'Watch the programme', I will be towards the end so you can skip ahead if you don't want to watch the whole programme. Wish me luck with my first TV appearence ! Category: Pip news -- posted at: 8:57 PM Comments[7] | ||||||
Wed, 14 February 2007 Roundup Getting blasted dirty, local fare, writing progress, and Billi Writer's life What poets can teach novelists; don't blow all your words at once, imagery, rhythm, senses and other good stuff Pip's Pick A tale of melancholy and then a poem from Keats Still with me?? A slice of NZ James K Baxter Promo Comments[4] | ||||||
Sun, 28 January 2007 I've decided to change Whispers to a monthly schedule since I want to ramp up my word production and get more done on house renovation this year. Stick with me, I'll be back in Feb! Category: WATE news -- posted at: 7:41 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Thu, 11 January 2007 Fortnightly roundup James Bond, dodgy weather still haunting me, America (again?),Whot I got for Xmas, My WoW addiction Writer's life My experience on hunting agent Pip's Pick 45 Master Characters: Mythic Models for Creating Original Characters Slice of New Zealand Life The kiwi summer (oh how I miss it...) Promo Comments[0] | ||||||
Fri, 22 December 2006 Wow, Reader's Digest has named Podiobooks.com as the Best of the Web. My novel Weaver's Web is hosted by podiobooks, and I am always in awe of the excellent work the lads there do. Congrats to all of them- a well deserved award! Category: Pip news -- posted at: 6:36 PM Comments[0] | ||||||
Fri, 22 December 2006 Fortnightly roundup Finishing a 100,000+ novel, getting my final grade, and my new addiction to t-shirts. Also on being a guest vocalist for Billi. Writer's life End of the year, check how you went on your goals, and get ready to set some new ones. Pip's Pick Robin of Sherwood- nothing to do with tight pants or nostalgia really... Slice of New Zealand life The kiwi Christmas.
Where to find me and my work online; podiobook, Chasing the Bard, myspace, ebooks... And remember have wonderful holidays whatever your hemisphere of the earth! Promo Comments[1] | ||||||
Wed, 6 December 2006 Fortnightly roundup First BBQ of the season with my Boys, finished being a student, coming to the end of a novel, and feedback on feedback Writer's Life The value of a good reference library Pip's Pick Slice of New Zealand life The ritual burning of protein Promo Comments[1] | ||||||
