Episode 14 – Reunion & Negotiations

Chapters 27 & 28 – Having reached the castle, Aster and his friends must meet with the King of Caledon, Aster’s father, and convince him to make peace with Mandrake the dragon.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • Balticon 44 was a blast and I’m already looking forward to next year. Now’s a great time to start planning on being there.
  • Comments or questions can be left here on the blog or sent to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. The voicemail line is always open at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).

Promos

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

Aster’s going to attend a ball at Drakenshold castle, but who will his dance partner be?”

Episode 13 – Love & Homecoming

Chapters 25 & 26 – Making their way back to Castlekeep, Aster and his friends stop to camp for the night. The reception they get when they finally reach the city is not quite what Aster was hoping for.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • I’ll be at Balticon 44 on Memorial Day weekend. Please look me up if you’re going to be there.
  • Comments or questions can be left here on the blog or sent to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. The voicemail line is always open at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).

Promos

  • Scouts a novel by Nobilis Reed
  • Balticon 44 Prom

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

What will happen when Aster meets his father, the King?

Episode 12 – The Right Thing to Do

Chapters 23 & 24 – In the aftermath of Mandrake’s attack, Aster waits to find out how badly hurt Captain Griffin is and figure out what he’ll do next.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • I’ll be at Balticon 44 on Memorial Day weekend. Please look me up if you’re going to be there.
  • There are a couple of Empress Sword related t-shirts design on Zazzle.com. Check out my store for details.

Promos

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
    • Memories of Maggie’s father – Cherished Moments by Jon Schmidt
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

Can Aster find Maggie and explain himself before she gets lost in the woods?

Episode 11 – Attack & Oath

Chapters 21 & 22 – Mandrake attacks Traders Run, but first he must face Captain Griffin and then Prince Aster with the Empress Sword.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • Sorry, no chat this time. I’m recovering from a bad cold and my voice can’t go the distance.

Promos

Music

Next Time

What will Prince Aster do now that his meeting with Mandrake the dragon didn’t go as planned?

Episode 10 – Damsel in Distress

Chapters 19 & 20 – Eric helps Aster hide from the sorcerer Mandoline, but the hiding place turns out to be more effective than he ever imagined.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • The winners of the Be a Podcast Star Contest are Mainframe and Fable. I’ll be contacting the winners soon and you’ll be hearing their voices in episode 13!
  • Comments or questions can be left here on the blog or sent to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. The voicemail line is always open at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).

Promos

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

Will Prince Aster find and kill Mandrake the dragon before he kills Maggie’s father?

Episode 09 – Thief & Knight

Chapters 17 & 18 – Aster finds sleeping in the same bed with Maggie difficult, but not as difficult as filling in for her at the market the next morning.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • Comments or questions can be left here on the blog or sent to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. The voicemail line is always open at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).
  • The Be a Podcast Star Contest is officially closed. The winners will be announce in the next episode. You can still leave reviews on iTunes or Podcast Alley or consider rating The Empress Sword.

Promos

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
    • Dream chase – Ax Chase Turkey by Nalts
    • Foolish little girls – Sensitive Silence by Maik Schirmbeck
    • Elevating a huntsman – Ambien by Nalts
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

Can the newly dubbed Sir Eric help Aster avoid the sorcerer Mandoline as he searches for the Prince?

Episode 08 – Dinner Guests

Chapters 15 & 16 – Maggie takes Aster under her wing and goes to meet her father for dinner. At the inn, Aster meets someone who gives him a special gift.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • Contributions for The Empress Sword can be made at PodioBooks.com.
  • Comments or questions can be left here on the blog or sent to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. The voicemail line is always open at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).
  • The last day to enter the Be a Podcast Star Contest is March 19th, 2010. Leave your reviews on iTunes or Podcast Alley soon, then send me an email to let me know you want to be in the contest. The winners will be announce on the March 26th episode.

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Next Time

What happens when Aster spends the night in the Griffin’s room, sharing Maggie’s bed, with nothing but a blanket between them and Mr. Griffin?

Episode 07 – New Girl In Town

Chapters 13 & 14 – Aster returns to Traders Run, but finds his reception far different from when he came the first time as a boy.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • The Empress Sword is now available in a special podiobook edition at PodioBooks.com. This edition has the same fully casted story as the podcast version, but does not have the introduction, promos or Dragon Chat. If you want the same great story with less chatter, subscribe to the feed there.
  • The last day to enter the Be a Podcast Star Contest is March 19th, 2010. Leave your reviews on iTunes or Podcast Alley soon, then send me an email to let me know you want to be in the contest. The winners will be announce on the March 26th episode.
  • Remember, comments or questions can be left here on the blog or sent to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. You can also call the voicemail line at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).

Promos

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

Aster meets Maggie’s father and is given a very special gift.

Episode 06 – Magic Sword

Chapters 11 & 12 – Prince Aster awakens to find out what sort of magic was wrought when he toched the Empress Sword for the first time.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • On Saturday February 27th at 10:00am Eastern Standard Time there will be a live online auction at TheBoomEffect.com to benefit the Sonic Boom Trust fund. You can watch the auction live at this link.
  • On March 1st The Empress Sword will also be available in a special podiobook edition at PodioBooks.com. This edition will not have an introduction, promos or Dragon Chat. If you want the same great story with less chatter, subscribe to the feed there.
  • There are only a few weeks left to enter the Be a Podcast Star Contest. Leave your reviews on iTunes or Podcast Alley soon, then send me an email to let me know you want to be in the contest.
  • Remember, comments or questions can be left here on the blog or sent to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. You can also call the voicemail line at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).

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Next Time

Prince Aster heads back to Traders Run on his way to finding the dragon.

Episode 05 – Palace & Empress

Chapters 9 & 10 – Prince Aster arrives in the mysterious city at the center of the hidden valley deep in the Eastern Mountains.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • I’ll be attending RavenCon in April and Balticon in May. If you’re planning to attend either convention, please look me up and say hello.
  • Have you entered the Be a Podcast Star Contest yet? You could win a chance to be in an upcoming episode. Just leave a review on iTunes or Podcast Alley, then send me an email.
  • Do you have comments or questions about the story or the podcast? You can leave a comment here on the blog, send a text or audio email to feedback@paulettejaxton.com, or call the voicemail line at 234-PJAXTON.

Promos

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

Find out what happened to Prince Aster after lightening struck.

Episode 04 – Misty Mountain

Chapters 7 & 8 – Prince Aster leaves Traders Run to face the mystery of the Misty Mountain. Meanwhile Mandrake the dragon has a decision to make about his next attack on the Kingdom of Caledon.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • Your comments and questions are what make Dragon Chat possible. You can leave a comment here on the blog, send a text or audio email to feedback@paulettejaxton.com, or call the voicemail line.
  • Don’t forget the Be a Podcast Star Contest. If you’d like a chance to be in an upcoming episode, leave a review on iTunes or Podcast Alley, then send me an email. For more details go to the Contests page.

Promos

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

Find out what awaits Prince Aster in the mysterious city that lies ahead.

Episode 03 – Shopkeeper & Huntsman

Chapters 5 & 6 – After learning of the Empress Sword, Prince Aster sets out for the Misty Mountain in search of it. When his horse gets a stone caught in his shoe, Aster must stop for the night in the village of Traders Run.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • On Sunday, January 24th, The Capital newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland ran an article about The Empress Sword and Brand Gamblin’s Tumbler. It was a good article and you can read it at Hometown Annapolis.
  • If you would like to hear your comment or question on Dragon Chat, just leave a comment here on the blog. Or send a text or audio email to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. Or call the voicemail line at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).
  • We have our frist entry in the Be a Podcast Star Contest. If you’d like your name in the hat, leave a review on iTunes or Podcast Alley. Then go to the Contests page for all the details.

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Next Time

See what happens when Prince Aster reaches the Misty Mountain.

Episode 02 – The Adventure Begins

Chapters 3 & 4 – After returning from Lady Penelope’s garden party, Prince Aster decides to find out what’s really going on with the dragon by eavesdropping on his father, the King of Caledon.

 
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Dragon Chat

  • On January 15th Paulette Jaxton and Brand Gamblin held a live reading at Zu Coffee in Annapolis, Maryland. It was well attended and everyone seemed to have a good time.
  • Brand and I were interviewed for an upcoming feature article in The Capital, the local newspaper here in Annapolis, Maryland. The article should be in print this Sunday and on their web site some time later.
  • You’ve been very quiet, so please let me know what you think of the story so far. You can leave a comment on the blog below. Send a text or audio email to feedback@paulettejaxton.com. Or call the voicemail line at 234-PJAXTON (234-752-9866).
  • Don’t forget our Be a Podcast Star Contest. Leave a review on iTunes or Podcast Alley and win a role in The Empress Sword!

Promos

Music

  • Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley.
    • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker
  • Some sound effects were provided by the Freesound Project.
  • Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Next Time

See what sort of people Aster meets in the town of Traders Run and whether he’ll find himself a new belt knife or just a whole lot of trouble.

Episode 01 – Dragon & Prince

Chapters 1 & 2 – Mandrake the dragon doesn’t like humans very much. Prince Aster of Caledon doesn’t have a very high opinion of dragons either. One summer morning a series of events is put into motion that could end with a confrontation between these two. But first, Aster must attend a garden party.

 
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Bumpers

Music

Some of the music for this episode was provided by Music Alley a free service from Mevio.

  • The Empress Sword theme – Distant Thoughts by Tim Thacker

Other music and sound effects were provided under license by Digital Juice.

Dragon Chat

Next Time

Find out what happens when Aster get’s back to the castle.

Episode 00 – Preview

This is a little preview episode I’m dropping just to test everything out and get the ball rolling. There are also some tantalizing peeks at some of the great voice talent contributing to this project, so please have a listen.

 
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In this episode I make a plea for you to help out fellow podcaster and friend Tee Morris. Tee lost his wife unexpectedly last week and a Chip-In Fund has been set up to establish a trust fund for his little girl’s education. Please consider a contribution to this fund, you can do so by clicking the widget below.