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Now Video Taping: Skimboard Stunt Man Rich Gardner

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And so it came to pass that I found myself in need of an athlete to appear in the new video to promote Gadzooks! A Comically Quirky Audio Book . Fortunately for all, I was able to hire Rich Gardner, a top notch skimboarder whose sense of humor matches his sense of adventure. Local skimboarders are well acquainted with the Gardner Brothers who are credited with popularizing the sport in St. George. I met Mike Gardner a few years ago when he filmed and edited the promo for Jitters-A Quirky Little Audio Book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGGbatmaDeM and Yikes! Another Quirky Audio Book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPotQyyPsuo&feature=g-upl . I was more than happy to hire Mike's brother, Rich, to do skimboard stunts for my new production. Rich makes skim boarding look easy, but believe me, this sport takes a lot of athleticism and finesse to pull off. Everyone is excited that Rich is the one photo bombing the camera for this shoot!

Adele Park's Review of Manifesting Change: It Couldn't Be Easier

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As a fan of Mike Dooley (creator of Notes from the Universe,) I was anxious to hear Manifesting Change: It Couldn't Be Easier. The audio book begins with a review of material covered in Leveraging the Universe: 7 Steps to Engaging Life's Magic. I find it helpful to hear things more than once, so this worked for me http://www.tut.com/about/mikedooley/ Then Dooley did something I never expected: he attempted to explain how to manifest outcomes using a matrix system. Since I could never even understand the plot of the movie, The Matrix , I was a bit apprehensive. But low and behold, Dooley found a way to lay out his theory in terms that someone like me could understand. Using a matrix he created himself, Dooley explains the best and most effective ways to view life changes. Essentially, Dooley says we create our own destiny through our thoughts. “Thoughts become things” is a familiar mantra used by Dooley. In Manifesting Chang

M.C. Spice and The Big Morning Thing Radio Show

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M.C. Spice – A Brother from Another Mother, hosts Adele Park – A Sister from Another Mister on Boston's Big Morning Thing Radio Show. Spice asks, “Is Gay the new Black?” Adele answers, “Polygamy is the new Gay!” Wacky? You bet. Check out today's broadcast www.blackberrysoulradio.com . Spice's show is part of BlackBerry Soul Radio. Founded in 2012 by Spice and his wife, Cashawana, BlackBerry Soul has ten radio stations featuring Hip-Hop, Soul, Jazz and R&B. It's also home to the Big Morning Thing Show where Spice tackles hot button social issues. As a writer and artist himself, M.C. Spice was the first rap singer signed by Atlantic Records. Spice is also a producer who was instrumental in helping launch Mark “Marky Mark” Wahlberg's singing career www.blackberrysoulradio.com/submit.html Songwriters and artists can find a friendly ear at BlackBerry Soul Radio. The various stations highlight up and coming artists. To find out

On Stands Now: Elan Magazine

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Without a doubt, Elan is one of the most compelling regional magazines in the Southwest. This glossy gem is loaded with interesting articles about creative people and ideas. Sandwiched between are loads of gorgeous photos – even the ads are beguiling! Elan was founded in 2007 by Darci Hansen. This bi-monthly publication is a two-time Best of State award winner in the Arts & Entertainment category http://www.elanwoman.com/. As a fan of the magazine, it was therefore an amazing honor for me to share my story about Straight to Audio Productions with the readers of Elan. I would encourage everyone to subscribe to Elan online, or better yet, get a print copy for your home or office http://www.elanwoman.com/component/content/article/2-uncategorised/7-subscriptions This month's issue of Elan has the COOLEST cover shot. Take a peek at what's inside http://www.elanwoman.com/.

Now Recording: Garry Morris

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Garry Morris holds the dubious distinction of being the only actor to achieve the Triple Crown of Quirky Audio Books as he returns to Straight to Audio Productions to work on his third project. Listeners of the Series first met Garry when he appeared as Jackie Wu in Jitters-A Quirky Little Audio Book www.jittersaudiobook.com . In Yikes! Another Quirky Audio Book , Garry took on a vastly different role as the tough talking New Yorker, Chet Waterhouse, www.yikesaudiobook.com . For Gadzooks!, A Comically Quirky Audio Book , Garry will serve as narrator, giving voice to Joseph Stratton, a polygamist who addresses the audience from the comfort of his home in heaven. Over the last several decades, Garry had graced a number of stages. Garry received his acting credentials from the prestigious London Drama Studio. These days, Garry busies himself working as the Co-Artistic Director for the Kayenta Arts Foundation. Thanks in large part to Garry's efforts, Sou