RAS #423 – The Chupacabra Story

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we had so many tales that I had to cut one to make Room! We have two guests on the show. Sylvia Shults is back with another round of incredible ghost stories, and we meet Alton Chung. Alton is a professional storyteller who will read a tale about a haunted man cave. Our featured story comes from Mexico and could be the scariest chupacabra encounter we have ever had.

Featured Story – The Night I will Never Forget

This story was sent in by Gabriel Jordan from Texas City, Texas. It tells of his two encounters with Chupacabra while in Mexico. It presents a side of the cryptid that I have not heard of before. Terrifying!

Program Note: Sylvia Shults is a Librarian, Author, and Ghost Hunter. She has spent a lifetime in the pursuit of the weird and strange. Her non-fiction works include Ghost of the Illinois River, Fractured Spirits, 44 Years in Darkness, Hunting Demons, The Spirits of Christmas, and her latest release Fractured Souls. All of her books are available on Amazon and you can find out more about her at her WordPress Home Page.

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Blessed To Do Research!

No matter what you know or think you know about a subject, there is always more to learn. One of the most embarrassing situations to have happened to you is being called out because what you thought was true was not. If there are differences of opinion in the area you are presenting, recognize the other side. You will come across more strongly if your audience knows you have taken the time to learn both sides of an issue. It is amazing but true, that once you write something most of your followers are going to believe you. You owe them accuracy.

What if you are writing your autobiography or maybe your family history. Who better to know the story than you? It’s true, but others may have a different perspective. Memories, even yours, can be faulty. Checking your facts can lead to the perfect tale. As an editor, I see all kinds of stories. I was editing a memoir and the author made a reference to an event that took place during World War II. The problem was that it never happened. It was related to a post-war event and that meant it had to be moved and rewritten. A little research on the author’s part would have solved that problem.

What if you are writing fiction? Surely doing research is not needed in this case. After all, you are making things up as you go along. The truth is that the details of fiction need to be as accurate as nonfiction. There is always an element truth in every story and those details need to be correct. For example, if you are writing about an ax-wielding maniac and you call his blade a rapier, there is a problem. Even when you invent your own universe, it has to be understood by earthlings. If you are going to have impossible things happening, you need to offer some explanation that will make sense.

I myself love to do research. I look at facts to build my stories and locations on. It gives your audience a starting reference and will make them feel comfortable with the subject matter.

-Ron

This Week’s Podcast: On the show, we have more stories than you can shake a stick at! Sylvia Shults is back with her famous brand of ghost stories and we have one of the creepiest chupacabra tales I have ever heard. Also, I introduce a new member of Ron’s Amazing Stories family. You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, download it from iTunes, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link

RAS #422 – Billy The Donkey

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have a cave murder, a donkey story, unknown eyes and even a spirit who throws people around. Jack White reads the exciting conclusion of The Diamond Thunderbolt and we end the show with more classic old-time radio commercials.

Featured Story – The Diamond Thunderbolt by H. Thompson Rich

This story comes from the pages of Astounding Magazine, July of 1931. It is called, The Diamond Thunderbolt by H. Thompson Rich and features many answers to questions that I ask myself all of the time. It is expertly read for us by James White.

Locked in a rocket and fired into space!—such was the fate which awaited young Stoddard at the end of the diamond trail!

That’s Crazy

I don’t have much of a blog this week. It has been a crazy weekend. On Saturday morning at about 11 am I heard a heavy explosion in the backyard. It literally shook the entire house and sent a cold chill through my body. I thought a tree fell on us. It was not a tree, but the concrete patio in the backyard was buckled and broken. I tried to reason why this happened and thought perhaps a water pipe burst. I checked and sure enough, the meter indicated a leak. The problem, however, is that no water lines run under the patio. So, in a nutshell, I have two issues probably not related.

The podcast will roll out as normal, but the blog is skimpy.

-Ron

This Week’s Podcast: On the podcast this week we have an amazing story about Billy the donkey and we play the conclusion to The Diamond Thunderbolt. We also hear a listeners’ story that just might be the most chilling we have ever had! You can listen to this podcast on Thursday at Ron’s Amazing Stories, download it from iTunes, stream it on Stitcher Radio or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link

RAS #421 – The Dogman Story

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have a doggone good show for you. Jason Dowd is back and we talk about the cryptid, The Dogman. We share two stories about the eerie beast sent in by Sue and SWwatch. We continue with part two of The Diamond Thunderbolt, and we have something new that I call The Two-and Half-Minute Mystery.

Featured Story – The Diamond Thunderbolt by H. Thompson Rich

Locked in a rocket and fired into space!—such was the fate which awaited young Stoddard at the end of the diamond trail!