Dr. Shaun Duke, Professional Nerd

Editor. Writer. Professor. Host.

A Short Story Wants to Get Away From Me

Earlier this week, I started writing a short story entitled “The Girl Who Flew on a Whale” as part of my WISB Podcast project.  The story, as my friend Adam Callaway remarked, is a whimsical fantasy for young readers (chapbook level).  I’ve always wanted to write a story like this.  They’re fun to read and […]

WISB Podcast: Chapter Fifteen (The Golden Path and Silhouettes)

The next chapter is finally up.  “The Golden Path and Silhouettes” continues James’ journey to Arnur as he and his companions attempt to escape Luthien’s forces and survive the unexpected terrors of a world gone mad.  Now they have to find the Golden Path, which will lead them safely to Arnur.  Some things, however, aren’t […]

The Status — A Very Long Summer and the WISB Funding Update

Two things: 1.  The Lizards and Financial Mumbo Jumbo The last couple weeks have contributed tremendously to my long history of garbage-ness.  I had to have one of my lizards (Taj) put down, today marks the day when my other lizard is expected to go into surgery (Noodles), and so on.  Emotionally, I’m in one […]

WISB Podcast: Chapter Fourteen (The End of the Beginning)

The chapter is late and I’m feeling like crap about it.  Life is not being kind to me as of late, what with having to put one of my leopard geckos down, starting up school and teaching, and other similar issues.  But it’s here and I’m going to get my crap together and put myself […]

The New Writing/Editing/Podcasting/Reviewing Agenda/Plan/Thing (Yeah)

The last few weeks have been nothing short of crazy.  My sister spent two weeks (ish) in town, which was great because I’ve only seen her all of four hours in the last two years.  Likewise, the school season started up again, putting me head first into a poetry/film course that (let’s face it) is […]

WISB Podcast: Chapter Thirteen (Of the World Below)

After a short delay, the new episode is here. James and his companions are stuck in the dark world below the earth while Arlin City fights of Luthien’s forces. But the world below is not what it seems. Listen to find out more: Chapter Thirteen — Download (mp3) Thanks for listening.  Please give WISB a […]