Comments on: Pseudopod 93: The Land of Reeds http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/ The Sound of Horror. Pseudopod is the world\'s first audio horror magazine. We deliver bone-chilling stories from today\'s most talented authors straight to your computer or MP3 player. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:35:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: The Fix | From the Podosphere: June 2008 http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-29123 The Fix | From the Podosphere: June 2008 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:32:37 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-29123 <p>[...] Pseudopod begins with Patrick Samphire’s “The Land of Reeds,” an ancient Egyptian afterlife revenge story. A moderately well-to-do husband and father has [...]</p> [...] Pseudopod begins with Patrick Samphire’s “The Land of Reeds,” an ancient Egyptian afterlife revenge story. A moderately well-to-do husband and father has [...]

]]> By: Sgarre1 http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-28524 Sgarre1 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:19:06 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-28524 <p>This was another solid story. More on the dark fantasy side than horror (Dwango & Cerebrilith are right in that the duality of initially wanting to reconnect with the living family and then the eventual decline into forgetting them is horrific, but for me it would have to be played up a bit more to actually make the story horror) but still, entertaining and interesting and not just because I've been working on a story for 2 years that features a being's Ka walking through unsuspecting people. Luckily, it's much different despite that detail.</p> <p>The reading was also good. The just slightly over-dramatic take was perfect for a story set in the mythic past.</p> <p>All around, a stand-up job.</p> <p>Thanks for listening</p> <p>“(Egypt) is a great place for contrasts: splendid things gleam in the dust.” Gustave Flaubert, letter to Louis Bouilhet (12/1/1849), FLAUBERT IN EGYPT</p> This was another solid story. More on the dark fantasy side than horror (Dwango & Cerebrilith are right in that the duality of initially wanting to reconnect with the living family and then the eventual decline into forgetting them is horrific, but for me it would have to be played up a bit more to actually make the story horror) but still, entertaining and interesting and not just because I’ve been working on a story for 2 years that features a being’s Ka walking through unsuspecting people. Luckily, it’s much different despite that detail.

The reading was also good. The just slightly over-dramatic take was perfect for a story set in the mythic past.

All around, a stand-up job.

Thanks for listening

“(Egypt) is a great place for contrasts: splendid things gleam in the dust.” Gustave Flaubert, letter to Louis Bouilhet (12/1/1849), FLAUBERT IN EGYPT

]]> By: Crotalus http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-27611 Crotalus Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:53:35 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-27611 <p>All I can say after hearing that story is...</p> <p>wow.</p> <p>Fantastic presentation all around. The writing, the reading, the production... great work 'Pod!</p> <p>Dave is dead on with his remarks. He said it far better than I could. So I am left to say: "me too!"</p> All I can say after hearing that story is…

wow.

Fantastic presentation all around. The writing, the reading, the production… great work ‘Pod!

Dave is dead on with his remarks. He said it far better than I could. So I am left to say: “me too!”

]]> By: dave-o http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-26960 dave-o Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:35:53 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-26960 <p>I thought the language was outstanding in that it had a wonderful pace and meter--Wright gets props for accentuating the flow of the prose, but it was in the writing, not just in the reading. The descriptions were rich (and matched by the timbre of Wright's reading). I've been listening for a few months, and this is the first time that I've really noticed what a great fit the voice actor was for the piece (not that other pieces haven't had a similarly nice match, but this one really stood out). Kudos to the editors/directors/engineers--whoever is making the calls on the technical end and minding these vital details (double-kudos, because I know that their work is generally ignored when done well and pitilessly lashed when screwed up). Thank you for keeping the podcasts coming.</p> I thought the language was outstanding in that it had a wonderful pace and meter–Wright gets props for accentuating the flow of the prose, but it was in the writing, not just in the reading. The descriptions were rich (and matched by the timbre of Wright’s reading). I’ve been listening for a few months, and this is the first time that I’ve really noticed what a great fit the voice actor was for the piece (not that other pieces haven’t had a similarly nice match, but this one really stood out). Kudos to the editors/directors/engineers–whoever is making the calls on the technical end and minding these vital details (double-kudos, because I know that their work is generally ignored when done well and pitilessly lashed when screwed up). Thank you for keeping the podcasts coming.

]]> By: Spork http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-26210 Spork Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:23:34 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-26210 <p>Why did Cheyenne sound like a bad Dracula in the beginning of the story?</p> <p>I thought it was okay. It wasn't a bad story, but the fact that the child ghost would bring the adult ghost back to his task of revenge was obvious.</p> Why did Cheyenne sound like a bad Dracula in the beginning of the story?

I thought it was okay. It wasn’t a bad story, but the fact that the child ghost would bring the adult ghost back to his task of revenge was obvious.

]]> By: Speck http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-25983 Speck Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:47:36 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-25983 <p>cheyenne always does an awesome job</p> cheyenne always does an awesome job

]]> By: George http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-25718 George Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:51:03 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-25718 <p>Best Pseudopod story of 2008 so far! Mr Samphire takes the vengeful ghost theme to a new level with skillful prose, the pacing of the story is masterful. And Mr Wright's compelling delivery was perfect for the material. Much as I know ghosts don't exist, I could not stop listening.</p> <p>In three words - Excellent Excellent Excellent</p> Best Pseudopod story of 2008 so far! Mr Samphire takes the vengeful ghost theme to a new level with skillful prose, the pacing of the story is masterful. And Mr Wright’s compelling delivery was perfect for the material. Much as I know ghosts don’t exist, I could not stop listening.

In three words - Excellent Excellent Excellent

]]> By: yicheng http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-25710 yicheng Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:55:02 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-25710 <p>Great story! Props to Cheyenne Wright on another great reading. I loved the Egyptian setting, and beg to differ with Mari Mitchell on why this isn't horror. Splitting hairs like this about what is/isn't horror/fantasy/scifi/whatever IMHO is rarely constructive.</p> Great story! Props to Cheyenne Wright on another great reading. I loved the Egyptian setting, and beg to differ with Mari Mitchell on why this isn’t horror. Splitting hairs like this about what is/isn’t horror/fantasy/scifi/whatever IMHO is rarely constructive.

]]> By: Dom http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-25518 Dom Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:16:27 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-25518 <p>THAT'S more like it, Pseudopod! This story was incredible. The reading by Cheyenne sent chills down my spine. I don't care if this isn't classified as horror. It was incredible.</p> <p>Cool setting, cool settings, cool resolution to their problems.</p> <p>10/10</p> THAT’S more like it, Pseudopod! This story was incredible. The reading by Cheyenne sent chills down my spine. I don’t care if this isn’t classified as horror. It was incredible.

Cool setting, cool settings, cool resolution to their problems.

10/10

]]> By: Kevin Anderson http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-25517 Kevin Anderson Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:57:44 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-25517 <p>Another excellent reading from Cheyenne Wright</p> Another excellent reading from Cheyenne Wright

]]> By: Mari Mitchell http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-25381 Mari Mitchell Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:37:36 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-25381 <p>To me, this is not horror. Dark fantasy, yes, but not horror.</p> <p>Cheyenne Wright voice is very commanding but I felt the reading could be a little slower paced.</p> <p>The writing was good. I did not find the prose to outstanding, but I like description.</p> <p>The idea is nice. I thought the research was well done and really added to the tale. It was a nice variation on a ghost story.</p> <p>I like how the place in was reflected in so many ways.</p> <p>The story had echoes of the Celtic fairy tale "The Bonny Swan."</p> To me, this is not horror. Dark fantasy, yes, but not horror.

Cheyenne Wright voice is very commanding but I felt the reading could be a little slower paced.

The writing was good. I did not find the prose to outstanding, but I like description.

The idea is nice. I thought the research was well done and really added to the tale. It was a nice variation on a ghost story.

I like how the place in was reflected in so many ways.

The story had echoes of the Celtic fairy tale “The Bonny Swan.”

]]> By: Ray http://pseudopod.org/2008/06/06/pseudopod-93-the-land-of-reeds/#comment-25317 Ray Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:19:38 +0000 http://pseudopod.org/?p=142#comment-25317 <p>LOVED THIS. The high quality of prose, creativity, and narration may be the best I've heard so far, on balance.</p> LOVED THIS. The high quality of prose, creativity, and narration may be the best I’ve heard so far, on balance.

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