So, What's Your Story?
by Salt Water Media
Two small town writers sit down and talk with other writers about their work, the story behind the story, the writing process, and other writerly topics. Stephanie Fowler, 2001 Sophie Kerr prize winner and owner of Salt Water Media, and Tony Russo, author of “Eastern Shore Beer” (History Press, 2014) co-host this podcast for word nerds, bookworms, and writer types.
Episodes
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Dr. Clara L. Small and Teresa M. Neild
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with co-authors Dr. Clara L. Small and Teresa M. Neild
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Katie Tabeling
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo
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Ashley Cuffee
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Ashley Cuffee
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Cary Kamarat
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with poet Cary Kamarat.
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Barbara Shamp
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Barbara Shamp
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Kathleen Martens
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Kathleen Martens who curated "The Divine Feminine."
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Book Lovin' Block Party!
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo have friends interview one another about books and reading.
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Bud Scott
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Bud Scott
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Randy George
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Randy George
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Nate Clendenen
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with songwriter and musician Nate Clendenen
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Vicky Mullaney
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Vicky Mullaney
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Tom Ryan
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with historian and author Tom Ryan.
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Emily Rich
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author and editor Emily Rich
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Michael O'Leary returns
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with playwright and actor Michael O'Leary
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Writers' Roundtable with Jeff Smith
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo discuss writing with fellow author Jeff Smith
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Nancy Sakaduski
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with publisher and author Nancy Sakaduski
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James Arthur
Stephanie Fowler and guest host Jeffrey Smith speak with poet James Arthur
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Don Parks
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Don Parks
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Diana McDonough
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Diana McDonough
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Alyssa Banks
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Alyssa Banks
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Bruce Hanson
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Bruce Hanson
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Jeff Smith (Again!)
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo discuss writer's block with fellow author Jeff Smith
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Ashley Cuffee
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with spoken word poet Ashley Cuffee
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Barbara Lockhart
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Barbara Lockhart
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Kim Kash
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Kim Kash
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Gail Priest
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo speak with author Gail Priest
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Award-winning author Bill Peak
Stephanie Fowler and Tony Russo
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A case of the holiday sillies
This week Stephanie and Tony have a big announcement and an irrepressible case of the giggles. They're excited to announce that "So What's Your Story?" will be available on Delmarva Public Radio Jan. 7
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Voicing Characters with Jeffery Smith
Jeffrey Smith joins Stephanie and Tony to discuss building characters as well as to break some news about the show during this live podcast recorded 12/9/16 at the Salt Water Media studios
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Ashley Cuffee
Ashley Cuffee is a spoken word poet who is better known in our Berlin, Maryland community as the poet Ash’iz. From open mic nights to sharing stories through poetry, Ashley is focused on creating a movement. In fact, she is the Executive Director of the n
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Episode 31 Michael O'Leary
MICHAEL O'LEARY is equal parts actor and playwright. For twenty years, he was the face and voice of Dr. Rick Bauer on the Emmy award winning CBS daytime show, “Guiding Light.” Now Michael is throwing himself into a new role: his first full length play, “B
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Episode 30 Karen Karydes
Karen Hustib Karydes had a twenty-four-year career at the Arlington County, Virginia Department of Libraries where she focused on adult acquisitions and reference. She then ran the library for inmates inside the Arlington County Detention Center for five
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Episode 29 Ann Hymes
Ann Hymes studied English Literature at Rollins College and Mills College and then completed her graduate studies at Washington College, earning her Master’s Degree in English. Although she chose a career in real estate, Ann maintained a lifelong passion
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Episode 28
This week we feature Chris Conway. Although he was born in Connecticut, he grew up in Southern California and graduated from California State Long Beach. Chris spent his career in business, owning and operating several manufacturing operations, but writin
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Episode 27 David Briddell
Reverend David Briddell is a retired United Methodist minister, historian, genealogist, and author. David was born and raised in Berlin, Maryland and entered Morgan College in Baltimore, Maryland when he was just 16 years old...
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Episode 26
Jeff Smith joins Stephanie and Tony to discuss blogging both as an exercise in writing and an exploration of topics outside the scope of one's normal, every day writing. Also, there's goofiness.
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Episode 25
Jane Briddell is a children's author who immigrated from England in the late 1960s. Her latest book, "123 Acorn St." is a whimsical look at the relationship between our things and ourselves.
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Episode 24
Bonnie Feldstein, who writes under the name Anna Gill Bonnie was born and raised in N.J. but she mostly is inspired by her experiences living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
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Episode 23
This week Stephanie and Tony discuss the ins and outs of independent publishing. Plus, they announce a contest wherein you can win a haiku or limerick.
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Episode 22 - Tony Russo
TONY RUSSO is a local author, podcaster, and beer guy. On this episode, we reveal our first run at a live podcast (or one that was recorded live ) on August 12th. Tony switched chairs from co-host to guest while Jeffrey Smith filled in as co-host.
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Episode 21 - Kim Kash
KIM KASH is a world-traveling freelance writer and author of the locally popular Jamie August novel series. Ocean City and its coastal environs are featured in her work, whether in guidebooks or her fiction novels or mystery plays.
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Episode 20 - Jamaad Gould
JAMAAD GOULD is a local activist and writer from Salisbury, Maryland who is getting ready to publish his first novel, Uncivil Unity. Jamaad, a 2014 graduate from Bowie State University, hung out with us to talk about his passions for words and music.
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Episode 19 - Bud Scott
BUD SCOTT is a flash fiction magician! He has been writing in the sci-fi, supernatural, and human interest genres for a many years while at the same time practicing the art of the esoteric.
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Episode 18 - Bryan Russo
BRYAN RUSSO is modern day Renaissance man - equal parts writer, musician, documentary filmmaker, and creative producer. He has won multiple awards for his journalistic work and continues to share the stage with major musical acts.
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Episode 17 - Andy Nunez
Andy Nunez is a local historian and chronicler of weird, unknown, and spooky tales. A Delmarva native, he is an avid treasure hunter and a fan of the sci-fi and pulp fiction genres, which perhaps bleeds into his work about treasures, pirates, & ghosts.
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Episode 16 - Denise Clemons
DENISE CLEMONS is a food author from Lewes, Delaware. Her new book, “A Culinary History of Southern Delaware” (History Press, 2016) is coming out in early August. She gave us a little taste (pun intended) of her work when she stopped by to chat with us.
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Episode 014 - Ann Foley
ANN FOLEY of Dogwood Ridge Books and author of several local history books hung out with us to discuss the days of old on Elliott’s Island. Ann’s work is equal parts non-fiction and preservation.
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Episode 013 - Coty Poynter
COTY POYNTER is an indie poet from Baltimore, Maryland. Coty takes the honor of being our first poet AND our first guest to come from a long distance to sit down with us.
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Episode 012 - Josh Davis
JOSH DAVIS, reporter and editor with the Ocean City Today, hung out with us last week to discuss journalism, fiction, and balancing the two. Josh is from Berlin, Maryland, and has three published works, the last two with Pretend Genius Press.
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Episode 011 - Frank Hopkins
Frank E. Hopkins is an indie author with three works of fiction under his belt. In this podcast, we discuss Baby Boomer themes, details upon details, and abandoned homes.
About this show
Two small town writers sit down and talk with other writers about their work, the story behind the story, the writing process, and other writerly topics. Stephanie Fowler, 2001 Sophie Kerr prize winner and owner of Salt Water Media, and Tony Russo, author of “Eastern Shore Beer” (History Press, 2014) co-host this podcast for word nerds, bookworms, and writer types.
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Salt Water Media