Thursday, December 31, 2009

Episode #92


Happy New Year's Everyone!

We end 2009 while still reading Melissa Good's - A Matter Of Pride. You can read along with the show by visiting her website here.

The book recommendation this week by my book wench Heather is : Forever Mine by KD Williamson and you can listen to a bit of the summary here.

The song snippet this week is from Spice Girls, Mel B and Timbaland - Word Up.

The movie recommendation this week is And Then Came Lola and you can read the summary by clicking on the Wolfe Video icon on the left of this blog and typing in the title.

Start sending in your stories and recipes for the 100th Episode as I only have 7 more shows to do before I actually do the show! Please.....help the narrator!! (That's me?!)

Everything and anything can be sent to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com



Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Episode #91

Merry Christmas to you all!

This week's Christmas show has a lot in store for you so have a great listen, sit back, laugh and enjoy!

We continue with A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good and you can read along here at her website.

The song this week is a dedication from Fay to her one and only love and she also sends it out the rest of the listeners. It is Mariah Carey's - I Wanna Know What Love Is.

She also, with Pru and B, are the helpers / acknowledged suggesters of the 100th Episode ideas.

They will be the Uber short story contest, where you, the listener and authors submit a 1 or 2 page short story and the winner will have her story read (Given a voice) on the show and have her story posted here on the blog.

The 2nd suggestion (by Pru) is a Time Capsule episode - where we will announce; such as in the upcoming 100th show, that there will be a break in the story line as well as an update on the goings on in everything.

The last will be the addition of a recipe section for the show. I am asking for submissions for your recipes. Any and all recipes will be accepted and used in the recipe section and once a week there will be a nominated recipe announced randomly.

The book recommendation this week sent in by my book wench is "Battle Scars" by Meghan O'Brien and can be previewed over here at Bold Stroke Books.

Here is the Why Xena Is Santa list link I read for you sent in by Vanessa who kindly also sent in this week's movie suggestion of Bitch Slap; which you can link here to the website. http://www.bitchslapmovie.com

So start sending in your stories, your recipes and FEED this narrator!!

My email here is Xena.Uber@gmail.com and this website is Xena-Ubers.blogspot.com

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Episode #90

We are on the story from Melissa Good called A Matter of Pride, which you can read along by going to her site here.

The song snippet for this episode is by PussyCat Dolls - Whatcha Think About That ft. Missy Elliot.

The book recommendation this week is The Seeker by Ronica Black. You can read an excerpt here at Bold Stroke Books.

The movie review this week is Taste This by Ellen DeGeneres, you can read more information about it here.

We congratulate MaryD and AusXip for its 13th Year Anniversary! You can check out her site here.

As usual if you have any suggestions, announcements, dedications or even ideas for the 100th Episode show coming up really soon!!!! Send all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Episode #89

We still continue with A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good, you can read along with the narration or read ahead by visiting her site here.


The Book review this week by me is Veritas by Anne Laughlin and can be reviewed here.


The Movie review this week sent in by my movie wench is Late Bloomers and can be reviewed here.


As I've had positive comments regarding the recipe suggestion, I will start requesting people send in their recipes as soon as you can so we can start posting them and making them! YUM!!


Still waiting for suggestions for the 100th Episode coming really really SOOONN!!! So far I've had story competition, asking for Guest introductions (ie Lucy, Renee) and little things such as updates.


Please help me out here! It's 100th Episode!! Come on .......


Send emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com or check out the blog at www.xena-ubers.blogspot.com.



Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Episode #88

We continue with Melissa Good's - A Matter of Pride; you can follow along by reading her story here at her website.

The song snippet this week is sent in to us by Vanessa and it is Delta Goodrem's Brave Face.

We also have a birthday dedication by Vaness for her little sister, so Happy Birthday! She turns 18 and she now has someone to drive up to Canada with. Hope you have a great Birthay!

The book review this week by my book wench is Home for the Holidays by none other than Mavis Applewater. You can of course read the preview here at Blue Feather Books.

Another book review sent in by my book hoe Pam, who is still working on reaching wench status. The Book review for her is PUSH by Sapphire; a very moving book review can be read here.

The movie review for this week's show is Girl Seeks Girl and you can see the review for that by clicking on the Wolfe Video link here and typing in Girl Seeks Girl.

There is a competition going for a lunch with Lucy Lawless in New Zealand;
"MORE FM are giving you a chance to win a picnic for you and your family at the free
concert with Lucy Lawless and Robyn Malcolm. All you have to do is simply enter below by
telling us why you would like to live like a VIP at this event."
The link is here.

I am looking for feedback on the Recipe of the Week/Month idea. If you like it or dislike it, please let me know either way.

As I mentioned in the show, the MMORPG game is here for your perusal.

Also, please help with ANY and ALL suggestions for the 100th Episode which is just around the corner!!

As always, the email for any and all things is Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Episode #87

We are on the first half of Part 7 in A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good. As always, you can read along with the story.

The song snippet this week is Enigma's - Voyageur.

The movie sent in this week by my movie wench is "Love My Life" and can be reviewed here.

The book review by my book wench is "Second Nature" by Jae and it can be reviewed here.

For any and all suggestions for movies, books, future stories or songs. Send all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Please also send in any announcements, dedications or shout outs there as well.

As I have asked and will continue to, up until the last 3 episodes. I am asking for any ideas for the 100th show celebrations and request that you please send in any and all ideas to me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Episode #86

We continue on then second half of Part 6 in A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good. You can read along by going here to her website.

The song dedication for this week is from B to her future Mrs. It is "I Need You" by Leann Rimes.

The movie review is "My Mother Likes Women" from Wolfe Video. You can see the review here.

The book review this week by my book wench is "Flesh and Bone" by Ronica Black. You can read the excerpt/review here.

If you have any suggestions at all for the upcoming 100th Episode as to what to do for a celebration, please send it in at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

As always, you can check out my blog for the show notes on http://Xena-Ubers.blogspot.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

85th Episode

We are on Part 6 of A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good. You can read along with me here.

The song snippet this week is Celine Dion's Eyes on me.

The book review this week by my book wench is Pirate's Heart by Catherine Friend. You can read the book excerpt here at Bold Stroke Books.

The movie review this week is Go Fish. You can read the review by clicking on the Wolfe Video link here on my blog.

Check out the new calendars for sale over at Creationent.com

Please send in suggestions for the upcoming 100th Episode!!

I would like to do something fantastic that you, the listener, have suggested for my 100th Show!

All emails can be sent in to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com or check out my blog notes on Xena-Ubers.blogspot.com

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Episode #84

We are on the second half of Part 5 of A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good. You can read along at her website here.

The song snippet you are listening to in this week's show is Shawn Colvins - I Never Saw Blue Like That Before.

The Book review (two of them) this week are: Lucifer Rising by Sharon Bowers which can be read here and The Sea Captain and the Lady by Vada Foster and her excerpt can be read here as well.

The movie review this week is HannahFree and you can see a trailer for it here.

As always, please send in any and all information, announcements, suggestions, ideas, song suggestions, dedications or just hellos to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Episode #83

The chapter we are on this week in A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good is the first half of Part 5.

The song snippet this week is sent in by Vanessa, it is Show You Love by Jars of Clay.

The Book review this week is : Whiskey and Oak Leaves by Jaime Clevenger and published by Bella Books. You can read the review / excerpt here.

The Movie review is The Secrets and you can read the excerpt here. Just type in The Secrets.

Make sure you check out MaryD's Ausxip new Auction site here and look over at the new Lucy & Renee HQ site here. (Links also on the left side of my blog).

Please start sending in your ideas for the 100th episode coming soon. Would like to hear your ideas on what you - the listener, would like to hear or do for it.

As always, send in future story suggestions, suggestions for song snippets, announcements, dedications or current events in our community across the world to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

And make sure you check out my blog here at Xena-Ubers.blogspot.com

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Episode #82

We are now on Part 4 section 2 of "A Matter Of Pride" by Melissa Good. Make sure you check out her web site here.

The song snippet this week sent in by Vanessa is Wake Up by Coheed and Cambria.

The book review is Destiny's Bridge by Carrie Carr. You can read it here.

The movie review this week is Fingersmith; you can see a review here.

All movie, book or song reviews should be sent to Xena.Uber@gmail.com. Also, if you have any announcements or dedications, send them into me so that I can put them on the show.

Our show can be located on http://xena-ubers.blogspot.com

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Episode #81

We continue on with Melissa Good's A Matter of Pride - Part 4. You can read along by visiting her site here.

The song snippet this week is sent to us by Becky Summers and is Away From Here by Uh Huh Her.

The dedication is for Anett from her fiance, Meg. And the announcement is for their upcoming marriage ceremony on October 28, 2010. We offer our congratulations and best wishes for the happy couple.

The book review this week (by me) is Everafter by Nell Stark and Trinity Tam. You can read the except here at Bold Stroke Books.

The movie review this week (by me) is x 2. The first one is I Can't Think Straight and The World Unseen. You can see and read the video information here.

As usual, if you have any announcements, dedications, suggestions for book or movie reviews, song suggestions or future story ideas...send me an email at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.
I also take emails for appreciation and feeding of the narrator (hint hint).

I will also be including a link now to this blog spot as apparently Itunes does not show my blogspot. It is http://xena-ubers.blogspot.com

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Episode #80

We are now finishing up Part 3 of A Matter of Pride by Melissa Good. You can read along with me here at here Merwolf page.

Song snippet this week is Mary J Blige - No More Pain, No More Drama.

The movie(s) review this week are:
  1. The Incredible Story of Two Girls In Love
  2. Girl Play
Click on the links above to go straight to the review site or trailer viewing.

The book review this week is The Return by TAS over at the Antheneum. Check it out.

Make sure you check over all the sites linked here on the blog for updates as well as great photo's and information.

If you have any suggestion for stories, music or announcements, send me an email at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Episode #79

Starting back out on A Matter Of Pride by Melissa Good in this week's episode, we recap Parts 1 & 2 and commence on Part 3.

The song snippet this week is Cat and Mouse by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.

The book review this week is Shots Fired by MJ Williamz and can be reviewed here at Bold Stroke Books.

The movie review this week is Bound.

We had a request for an announcement for a support group called To Write Love on Her Arms .

Also, don't forget to go over to Ausxip and go to the charity auction - click here in help to raise funds for eyesaving surgery for author / bard Kim Pritekel.

As always, send in any emails with announcements, suggestions or anything else to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Episode #78

The Epilogue ! We have finally reached the last chapter in the Conqueror Series by the Late L. J. Maas. This ends the series that we started the podcast show out with and set the format for the show.

We take this time out now to once again thank Carolyn Boone for permission to use LJ's work on the show and would be remiss if we didn't say a great thank you to LJ for the great work she gave to us. She will be missed.

The song snippet is Evanescence - My Immortal. I thought it befitting the last episode of the Conqueror Series.

The book review this week is an online story by Karen Surtees and Nann Dunne and can be read over at the Atheneum. It is called True Colors and click here to be taken directly there.

No movie review this week as my movie reviewer is off on vacation.

Make sure you check out all the latest websites : Lucy& Renee HQ, My Little Bard and Fan Fic Review.

Start sending in your suggestions for future stories, song suggestions and any announcements or shout outs to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Episode #77

We are on the last chapter of the Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas. Next week we will do the epilogue and finish the entire series.

The song snippet is David Guetta's When Love Takes Over featuring Kelly Rowland.

The book review this week from my book ho is Aspen's Embers by Diana Tremain Braund and can be reviewed here.

The two video's review this week are of comedians Karen Williams - I Need A Snack and Vicki Shaw - You Can Take The Girl Outta Texas.

Check out the new website My Little Bard.

Start sending in suggestion for stories so that I can contact the authors for future shows once I get through the two we have now.

All emails can be sent to me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Episode #76

We are on the intense Chapter 44 of the Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas. You can read along to her story here.

The song snippet this week is Taste by Lorna Vallings.

We have three book reviews this week from my book wench and now my book ho (wench in training):
  1. Accidental Love by B. L. Miller and you can read that online here.
  2. Always and Forever by Lyn Denison and that can be reviewed here.
  3. Chance by Grace Lennox and that can be reviewed here at Bold Stroke Books.
The movie review from my movie wench is Drifting Flowers and you can read a review here.

On the website / computer news front - The Lucy & Renee HQ site has changed ! Check out her new site here and make sure to adjust / change your bookmark!

And we have a new site, it is a Fan Fic Review site. You can go over to the blog and review their site here.

On a little side note here, my story over at the Athenaeum (xenafiction.net) was listed as the top read story TWO WEEKS in a row!!! THANK YOU to everyone who went over and read it. If you haven't, just click here.

As usual, if you want to send any and all emails....I can be reached via Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Episode #75 - The real one

Continuing on with the second half of chapter 42 and all of 43 in the Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet this week is Pocket Full of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield.

The book review this week is Tiopa Ki Lakota by D. Jordan Redhawk. Check out the review here at PD Publishing.

Make sure you have a look over at Renee's site regarding the new membership opening up this weekend.

Also, read up at the Talking Xena forum about Renee starring in the Indie feature film FITFUL.

Also, make sure to check out the Lucy & Renee HQ site here.

As always, please send all emails regarding anything and everything to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Episode #74

The Chapters this week are 41 & 1/2 of 42 of the Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet this week is Freeze by Jordan Sparks.

The movie review this week is Itty Bitty Titty Committee and clips can be seen on YouTube.

The book review this week is the third of three by author Ali Vali in her Cain Casey series. You can read the excerpt here at Bold Stroke Books. I highly recommend the series as totally addictive and suggest you go and buy them!

I also had the great pleasure of getting the author to answer a few questions on her ideas for the creation of her storyline in the Casey Series. Have listen to the show for that segment.

My story has been posted on the Athenaeum's Fanfic site! Yahoo! You can read it here.

As always, please send all emails regarding anything you want to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Episode #73

This episode is on Chapter 40 of the Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas. You can read along with the story here.

The song snippet this week is Cry for U by September.

The book review that I do this week is The Devil Unleashed by Ali Vali. You can read the excerpt review here at Bold Stroke Books.

The movie review by my movie wench Pam is But I'm A Cheerleader. You can see film clips on YouTube.

Don't forget to check out the new Lucy & Renee HQ website at LucyandRenneHQ.celebfans.net

Also, please have a read of my story When Do You Know. It is on this blog and can be downloaded for reading.

As always, for all emails regarding anything - songs, announcements, birthdays, news updates, book reviews, movie reviews, etc - Please send emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Episode #72

Chapters 38 & 39 of the Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas is what this week's show is all about.

The song snippet this week is Can We Bring Yesterday Back Around by the Veronicas.

The book review this week by my book wench Heather is Second Chances by Lynne Norris. You can read the review / excerpt here.

The movie review by my movie wench Pam is A Village Affair. Check out trailer and film clips on Youtube.

The two new websites I mention in the show this week are:

The Lucy & Renee HQ site which can be seen here at http://lucyandreneehq.celebfans.net

and the second one regarding stories by Barbara Davies can be viewed here at http://www.cheltenham1.demon.co.uk

As always, please send any and all announcements, reviews or suggestions to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Friday, August 7, 2009

THE STORY YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!

Well here it is; the story you have all been waiting for and have heard me say was being worked on now for over a year.

I want to thank my lovely wife for the patience and tolerance for my late night writings and typing. For helping with suggestions and the interminable kick up the wazoo to finish it. Thank you precious, I adore you.

To my beta Laura and my fellow running sufferer! Thank you for the constant corrections and suggestions, grammar choice and explanations. You are a gem and then some!

So without further ado, my I present you with my first posted fanfic.

When Do You Know?

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Episode #71

The Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas. We are on chapter 37 this week.

The song snippet this week is recommended by my running cohort Laura in the UK. It is Never Forget by Take That.

The book review this week comes in twos!
We have, from my book wench Heather - Above All, Honor by Radclyffe. You can read the review for her book here.

Then we have from Lillana, Death by the Riverside by J M Redmann. You can read the review for that one here also.

The movie review by my movie wench Pam is Out at the Wedding and you can see the official site here.

As usual you can send all emails to me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Come back and check the blog out later this weekend for the unveiling of my fanfic!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Episode #70

Chapter 36 in The Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas is where we are at in this week's episode.

The song snippet this week is Enigma's TNT For the Brain.

The book review by my wench is Christie & the Hellcat by Barbara Davies. You can read the review here as usual.

The movie review is from my volunteered movie wench Pam. It is "A Love To Keep" and can be reviewed here.

As usual, all announcements, reviews, suggestions or ideas ...even a quick hello to me (your favorite narrator extraordinaire) can be sent to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Episode #69

The Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas is the story we are still continuing with and we are now on chapters 34 & 1/2 of 35.

The song snippet this week is Celine Dion's Eyes On Me.

The book review this week by my book wench is Infinite Loop by Meghan O'Brien. You can read a review of the book here.

A video review as well by Pam (thanks) is Fire. It can be reviewed here.

Once again, A great big thank you to guest voice Anna. She has helped me out with a few of the voices on the show and I am (my voice box) is eternally grateful.

As usual, for any announcements, suggestions or reviews please send any and all emails to me ...your ever great (grateful) narrator at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Episode #68

This Episode covers chapter 33 of The Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L. J. Maas.

The song snippet this show is Nelly Furtado's Manos Al Aire - (Hands in the Air).

The book review this week is sent in by Marty and it is called Branded Ann by Merry Shannon and can be reviewed here at Bold Stroke Books.

Check out the new website from Xena Music Videos it is quite a different site.

As usual, please send all emails for anything thing ranging from song dedications, announcements, book or movie reviews or just want to say hi at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Episode #67

We have now concluded episode #32 of the Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J.Maas.

The song snippet this week is Jordan Sparks - No Air.

The book review by my book wench is "Let It Shine" by Kimberly LaFontaine, published by Intaglio Publications. You can read the review / excerpt here .

The Xena movie video site I mention on the show can be seen here at Xena Music Video. Thanks to listener Dana for the link and suggestion.

If anyone has any special event coming up, birthday, wedding, commitment ceremony or even divorce (cringe) let me know so that I can make an announcement on the show for you.
As always, send any emails to me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Episode #66

We are on Chapter 31 of the Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas. Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand.

We have a special treat this week in a guest voice by one of my listeners Anna H. A great thank you for her time and effort.

The song snippet this week is Melissa Etheridge's - I Have Loved You Before.

No movie or book review this week.

As usual, all movie or book reviews can be sent to me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com. Also, you can suggest or dedicate any song for the show, make any announcements (commitment ceremonies, birthdays, or just shout outs) as well by sending me an email.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Episode #65

Listen to Episode #65

The Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas. Chapters 29 & 30 are this week's episode show.

The song snippet this week is David Guetta's Everytime We Touch.

The book review this week is Venus Vendetta by Rose Pry. The review can be read here.

Check out the new Renee O'Connor website here.

As usual, all emails with the juicy information you have to share can be sent to me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Episode #64

Listen to Episode #64

This week's episode features Chapters 27 & 28 of The Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet you hear on this week's show is by Enigma - Boom Boom.

The movie review this week is called Watching You. Click on the Wolfe Video link on my blog spot and then type the title in for a trailer view of the movie.

Check out Renee O'Connors new website link here.

As usual, please send all emails regarding everything here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Episode #63

Listen to Episode #63

We are now listening to the Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand. Chapters 24 & 25 by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet on this show is David Guetta and Kelly Rowland's - When love takes over.

The book review this week from my wench is "Stake Through the Heart: New Exploits of Twilight Lesbians" by Barbara Johnson, Karin Kallmaker, Therese Szymanski, & Julia Watts
Published by Bella After Dark.

As usual, for all story reviews, movie reviews, song suggestions or any and all announcements ...please send emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Episode #62

Listen to Episode #62

Chapters 23 & 24 of the Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas is where we are now on in this episode.

The song snippet is by Judge Jules - Guide Me.

The book review this week by my wench is The Visitors by Trish Kocialski and can be reviewed here.

Check out Renee's face book update.

If you have any suggestions you would like to send in, please send it to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Episode #61

Listen to Episode #61

This show is on Chapters 22 & 23 of the Conqueror's Series, Tale Three - Times' Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet this week is from James Newton, He recommends Dani Minogue's - You won't forget about me (Lounge Mix) from her Club Disco Album.

The book review is also from James and it is by Verda Foster & BL Miller. It is The Western Chronicles and you can read it here.

The video review this week actually comes in from my book wench (switching things to keep me on my toes!) She recommends seeing Suzanne Westenhoefer's - A Bottom on Top.

As usual, please send all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Episode #60

Listen to Episode #60

We are into chapters 20 & 21 of the Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet this week is from Liliana and it's by Tegan and Sara called Living Room.

The book review by my wench this week is When the Dancing Stops by Therese Szymanski. Her website is here at www.bigbadbutch.com where you can read the review.

A listener (Pam) suggestion for comic book readers and fans of Strangers in Paradise and Francine & Katchoo. It's about two women and their journey to find love and each other. Check out the website here at www.strangersinparadise.com

Lucy news - She's got a new pupply! A little bitza 14week old that they have named Koha. Check out the pictures on the Lucy Fan club site.

Renee news - She and her family survived the LA quakes with more requested excitment from her lovely daugher Iris for "more shaky bed".

As usual, for any emails...send them to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Episode #59

Listen to Episode #59

The show continues with The Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand (Chapters 19 & 1/2 of 20).

The song snippet you hear this week comes in from listener Jaimi Davis. It is called Taste by Lorna Vallings. It is quite a sensual little number with its lyrics so have a listen.

The book review is by ME this week...surprise! I review Ali Vali's The Devil Inside and it can be read here at Bold Stroke Books.

So, I am asking for some emails this week. FEED the NARRATOR...that is me!
Send in some announcements, suggestions, movie or book reviews or any general news for our community to Xena.Uber@@gmail.com

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Episode #58

Listen to Episode #58

The Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas is the story we are continuing with. We are now on chapter 18 and you can follow along here.

The song dedication this week is from Sue Priest, it is The Script - Breakeven. It is for the story at the moment and for a part of her life she is moving on from. Thank you Sue.

The book review this week from my wench is The Meadow Lark Sings by Helen Ruth Schwartz and can be review read here.

Sad news on the death of comedic actor Dom De Luise this week. RIP and condolences to his family from XNU.

Mary D's site at AUSXIP was recently hacked and is now on the slow recovery trail. Please be patient and show your support by going back to her site and see how it's coming along.

As usual, please send all emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Episode #57

Listen to Episode #57

We are listening to The Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas. We are now on chapters 16 & 17 of Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand.

The song snippet this week is Cascada - Everytime We Touch.

The book review from my book wench Heather is Shadowland by Radycliffe and the review can be read here.

Listen up for the announcements this week.

Please send all dedications, announcements, reviews or suggestions to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Episode #56

Listen to Episode # 56
Listen to Chapters 14 & 15 of the Conqueror Series- Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L J Maas.

The song dedication this week is for Ina in Germany for her Grandmother. She wants her to know that she and her family are here with her in this hard time. The song is Halo by Beyonce.

The book review from my wench this week is Private Dancer by T J Vertigo. You can read the review here.

As usual for all dedications, suggestions, reviews or just feeding the narrator (hint hint) send emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Episode #55

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We are in The Conqueror Series Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand Chapter 12 & 13 by the Late L.J. Maas.

The Song snippet is Mary J. Blige - No More Drama.

The book review from my book wench is Hunter's Way by Gerri Hill. The review can be read here.

The announcements for this week are to:
  1. My friend Kimmie the RN who has just recently found her feet again and got herself a new place to live and start her life over. She was treated badly and disrespected but now can hold her head up high and take a breath of fresh air. Grab life with both hands honey!
  2. To my fellow running nut and friend Laura in the UK. She was told she would not have a job in a few weeks and then turned around, found a new job and has survived the economic crunch. Good Luck Sweetie...I hope this works out for you!
  3. To Sam E. and Ann W in the Netherlands, congrats on your upcoming wedding on my birthday! God's blessing for you and your future together.
If you have any story suggestions, book or movie reviews, announcements or dedications or just want to say hi or even talk about the show, send me an email at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Episode #54

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We are on chapters 10 & 11 of The Conqueror Series, Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet this week is an oldie - Eurythmics Who's That Girl.

Congratulations to my book wench Heather and her lovely wife on their 6 yr wedding anniversary.

The book review this week by my book wench is from the author of the current story the Late L.J. Maas. The book is called None So Blind. It's great reading and can be viewed on her website here.

As always, if you have a song dedication or suggestion, a book or movie review, any announcements or would like to suggest something for the show or even just say hi, please send me an email at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Episode #53

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Time's Fell Hand Chapter 8 & 9 of the Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas is where we are at for this week's show.

We send our condolences out to Melissa Good for the loss of her beloved "Gab the Lab". Our thoughts are with you.

The song snippet is ATB's Your Not Alone.

The book review by my wench this week is First Instinct by J Lee Meyer. You can read the review here.

As usual, you can send all emails to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com for any suggestions on the show, announcements, dedications, movie or book reviews or just to say hi.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Episode #52

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Now into chapter 7 (part 2) of the Conqueror Series - Time's Fell Hand by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet this week is Sarah Brightman's Harem Album - You take my breath away.

The book review by my wench this week is All The Wrong Places by Karin Kallmaker. The review synopsis can be read here.

The two forums I mentioned on the show, the Xena Online Community (XOC) - Subtext Zone can be seen here and the AUSXIP Talking Xena - Subtext Central can be seen here.

As usual if you have any song dedications, announcements, news or just want to shoot some words around, please email me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Episode #51

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Welcome back!

We have a Winner for our Inaugural XNU Competition!
The Winner is....(drum roll please) Congratulations to Becky Summers of West Palm Beach, Florida.
She is the winner of Sweet Slumber - Love's Heavenly Messenger (The Bradford Exchange) Heart Shaped Plate valued at over $55.




Here are the answers for the competition:
  1. Liz Freidman
  2. Bacchus
  3. Anemoi
  4. Approximately 1450 BC but with new technology it places it around 1627 Bc and1600 BC
  5. Knossos
  6. Heinrich Schliemann
  7. Goddess Aphrodite, Greek mythology, from her heel
  8. "Oh my God, She killed Kenny. That Bitch!" & "Geronimo"
  9. Seven
  10. The Bride with White Hair
  11. Corinth, Greece
  12. The Feeling you've heard this bullshit before
So those where the answers. I hope you enjoyed researching and finding out a little about all those different facts.

Now on with the show!

The song snippet this week is sent in by Ina from Germany, no dedication. It is Kerli - Walking on Air.

The book review sent in this week from my book wench is The Killing Room by Gerri Hill. It can be reviewed here.

We also have a movie review sent in from a new listener Fae, it is Kissing Jessica Stein. You can review it here.

All emails for songs, movies, books, news or just Hello's & Thanks can be sent to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Monday, March 9, 2009

Episode # 50

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Welcome to the half century mark!

In this week's episode as promised, we have the 1st ever XNU competition.
The questions have been read on the show but as stated, I would have them here as well in case some of you did not understand what one of the questions was.
Rules:
  1. Everyone can participate
  2. How you get your answers is up to you.
  3. First in - best dressed......or answered as the case may be. The first email I receive with all questions answered correctly and matching my answers will be the winner.
  4. The winner will be contacted by email.
  5. The winner must then reply to the notification of winning within 3 days so that I can gather all details necessary to post the prize.
  6. If no reply to that email within 3 days, the prize is forfeited and it defaults to the second email entry that is correct.
The winner will be announced on the 51st Episode Show and the prize revealed.

Here are the questions - (Good luck everyone):
  1. Who wrote the disclaimers for the Xena Warrior Princess show?
  2. Name the 1st God to get killed by Xena?
  3. What are the mythological beings that personify the winds called?
  4. When (approximately) did the Minoan civilization collapse into flaming destruction?
  5. From what archeological land did Faience become RE-discovered?
  6. Who, with his excavation of spectacular gold artifacts at Mycenae, gave first substance to the writings of Homer?
  7. What God's blood, from what culture and from what part of their body give the red rose it's color?
  8. What was the episode name and what was screamed from a lice Xena threw into the fire?
  9. How many episodes of Xena do not have disclaimers?
  10. What 1993 film was the inspiration for bringing a woman warrior into Hercules?
  11. Where is LAT - N37°56 LON - E22°55?
  12. What is the meaning or definition of De Ja Moo? (Yes, Moo).
The song snippet this week, a request from Laura (my running buddy) in the Uk is Girls Aloud and the title is The Loving Kind.

No book review this week in honor of the competition.

Send in all your emails regarding songs, movies, books or just to say "Hey, thanks for the great job'....hint hint
To Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Good Luck everyone!

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Episode #49

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We are on chapter 4 of Tale III-Time's Fell Hand in the Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet this week is Holly Valance's - Kiss Kiss.

Here is the comment written in the Tulsa Newspaper I discussed:
Report Comment
Anna Conda, Tulsa (3/3/2009 8:36:16 AM)
To all you bible thumping, think you know it all, self righteous, religious bigots:

Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.

1. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev. 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?

2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?

3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev. 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.

4. Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?

5. I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?

6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination (Lev. 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?

7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?

8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev.19:27. How should they die?

9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?

10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev. 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread. (cotton/polyester blend) He also tends to curse and blaspheme alot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev.24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)

I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.

Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.

Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.

As usual, please send in all suggestions books, stories, movies or any dedications or even any news such as the one above to Xena.Uber@gmail.com
And don't forget about the competition next week in Episode #50!
P.S. - Don't forget to feed the Narrator!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Episode #48

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We are in the Conqueror series - Tale III Time's Fell Hand - Chapter 3 by the Late L.J. Maas. You can read along here.

The song snippet this week is by Roisin Murphy - You Know Me Better.

The book review this week is Naked Heart by Jennifer Fulton.

As usual, for book or movie reviews send me an email, for song suggestions or dedications send me and email, to feed the narrator...SEND ME AN EMAIL...to Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Episode # 47

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We are now on Tale Three - Time's Fell Hand (Chapter 2) by the Late L.J.Maas. You can read along with the show here.

The book review this week from my book wench is The Three by Meghan O'Brien. You can read the review here.

Future note - The competition will be in Episode #50 so stay tuned for the contest!

The music clip is by Leigh Nash - Need to be next to you.

As ususal, please send any requests for song dedications to Xena.Uber@gmail.com. If you have a book or movie review, a story suggestion for future reading or just want to say hi and feed the narrator (ME). Send in an email to Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Episode # 46

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We are back to the Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas. We are on Tale III - Time's Fell Hand Chapter 1. You can read along with me here.

The song snippet is by Tess - Breathless.

The videot at YouTube as suggested by Pam is here.

The book review for this week is Combust the Sun by Andrews & Austin and the review can be read here at Bold Stroke Books.

As usual any requests, dedications, reviews, suggestions or feeding of the Narrator can be done here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Episode #45

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We finish off the trilogy series from Fallen with Last Night I Dreamt I Slept A Dreamless Sleep.
Thank you for the story and permission to read it on the show.

The song snippet you hear in this episode is Dido - Take My Hand.

The book review submitted by Fallen is called The Healing of Holly Jean by Irene Lin-Chandler.

I have tried to place the pictures I mentioned here, I hope they come up. Please let me know if they don't.
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All emails can be sent to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Episode # 44

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We are moving on to the 2nd story line in a Trilogy written by Fallen. This story is called "Who was going to miss an Angel or two, anyways?" You can read it here and please send Fallen an email here to thank her for allowing her story to be read and give her any feed back.

The song snippet you hear on this episode is for a dedication from Pam. She would like to dedicate it to those friends who have always been there for me through the good and especially the bad. The title is Willow by Joan Armatrading.

The book review sent to us by my book wench Heather is Lethal Affairs by Kim Baldwin & Xenia Alexiou. You can read the review here at Bold Stroke Books.

Please email me with any thing from recipes to stories, movies and songs, dedications and updates at Xena.Uber@gmail.com.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Episode # 43

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We take a short break from the Conqueror series and are doing an Uber story line from FALLEN called And a Nightengale.
Please send Fallen an email here to say thank you for the efforts of the writing of the story and permission to read the story.

The song snippet you hear this show is from Jordin Sparks - Freeze.

The book review this week is The Devil Inside by Ali Vali. The review can be read here.

Please send in your story requests, movie or book reviews, song suggestions or dedications to me here at Xena.Uber@gmail.com

Also, if your just feeling like chatting....send me a email ! (Remember the narrator likes to be loved also!!)

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Episode # 42

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We conclude this section of the Conqueror Series by the Late L. J. Maas. This is the concluding chapter #20 of Tale Two - Petal of the Rose.

The song suggestion this week is Perfect by Doria Roberts and the movie suggestion is Foxfire (1996) suggested by Kay & Kelli.

We have a Lucy Lawless update, thanks to Kim. Lucy and Ted are starring in supporting roles in the new upcoming Web series called Angel of Death. Click on the link here to see the preview.

The book review from my wench is an Ebook this week, it is called Conflict of Interest and can be reviewed here at L-Books.com

As usual, please send any emails to Xena.Uber@gmail.com. You can also just drop an email just to say Hi or if you have any suggestions for the show or even any ideas for the competition...(that one is really getting hard to work out).

Friday, January 9, 2009

Episode # 41

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We are continuing with the Conqueror series, Petal of the Rose - Tale 2 by the Late L. J. Maas.

The song snippet dedication this week is from Anna Jones - To anyone who is in that place of letting go of the past and moving on. The song is Last Tears by the Indigo Girls.

The book review from my wench this week is Whispering Pines by Mavis Applewater - the review can be read here.

Please make sure to forward any dedications or announcements to me at Xena.Uber@gmail.com so that I can post it to the show.

Also, I appreciate any suggestions / recommendations for movie or book reviews. Or even ideas for the show.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Episode #40

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Happy New Year everyone! I hope and pray for God's Blessings for all for this forthcoming year.

We continue on with Tale Two - Petal of the Rose in the Conqueror Series by the Late L.J. Maas.

The song snippet you hear on this episode is a dedication from Ina in Germany for her family, for Julie and I and for everyone who had a bad year in 2008. The snippet is by Sylver called Rise Again.

The book review this episode is from my friendly book wench Heather. It is In Too Deep by Ronica Black. The book review can be read here at Bella Books.
Also, a great big heartfelt thank you for the kind thought of the gift from Heather. She was the one who suggested the Amazon wish list on the blog for showing of appreciation for the show by the listeners. So once again, thanks Girl!

Please send in any song dedications or announcements to Xena.Uber@gmail.com. Also, if you have any movie or book recommendations send them in.