RAS #388 – Call Of The Shadows

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this time we have some alien fiction, followed by a shadow family reunion, and then Laura tells her, Sharing Is Caring, tale. Have you ever heard of, The Shadow? Well, he makes his podcast debut this week with a story about a conspiracy in the death house. Can The Shadow save the day and the life of his girlfriend, Margo Lane? You will just have to listen to the show to find out.

Featured Story – Call Of The Shadows

Our featured story this week was sent in by Duane Lopez from Flagstaff Arizona. Duane tells us his creepy adventure about his encounter with a family of shadow people. This is one of the strangest stories that has ever been on the show.

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The Truth About Fiction

What is the writer’s accountability to the truth? The very word fiction implies untruth. Do you remember as a child when you heard a story that scared you? Your parents probably told you not to worry because it was just a story. However, for some of them to work you must suspend your disbelief.

I have always believed that every story ever told has some truth in it. We learn by experience and then that experience applies to our stories. So, by default, they do have real components. Mark Twain is noted for saying, “Write what you know.” He wasn’t just talking about knowledge. He meant to write about something that we have experienced on an emotional level and then come out the other side. We have learned a lesson, and have been transformed by its experience.

Yes, this concept is a little out there, but if you think about it, it is right on the money. So, even though the tale didn’t really happen it is still partly true.

-Ron

This Week’s Podcast: On the podcast this week we have three incredible stories sent in by you guys. Rick tells us a fictional story about an alien visit. Duane has a creepy story about a family of shadow people. And Laura shares a story about caring. Also, The Shadow makes his debut on the podcast. 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 Sunday Night at 8:00 PM (PST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listings or find the station closest to you at this link.

RAS #387 – The Faded Woman

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have another installment of Ghost Stories With Sylvia. Next up are two responses to Paula’s creepy hiking story from episode #386. Then Angela tells us about life in Mexico City with a real head-scratcher called The Faded Woman. We end the program with the tale, Cat For A Hat, by Tom Williams.

Featured Story – The Faded Woman

Our featured story this time was sent in by listener Angela White. She tells us a creepy story from her childhood growing up in Mexico city. She also tells us a bit about her heritage and buying and selling on the streets of Mexico’s capital.

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

The News – July 2019

It has been an eventful time here at Ron’s Amazing Stories.

We have opened Pandora’s box:

Ron’s Amazing Stories is now on Pandora. The music giant has opened its doors to podcasts. I signed up several months ago to be part of the beta release program but failed to make the cut. However, my service provider, Libsyn, Just informed me that our podcast was picked up and now can be heard there. This completes a project that I have been working on for a long time, which was to have the show on the major radio platforms. I called them the big 5. We are now on Tune In Radio, Stitcher Radio, iHeartRadio, Spotify and Pandora. I want to thank all of you that listen to the show on these services because you made this happen! If you listen to the show on Pandora please be sure to hit that thumbs up for Ron’s Amazing Stories.

Audible:

In addition to the Pandora news, we are also been added to the Audible family. Each week on the blog I will make a recommendation of an audiobook from their huge library. Did you know that they have over 180,000 different titles to choose from? As you know I am a huge fan of short stories. My latest joy is, Can Such Things Be?, By Ambrose Bierce. Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran. The book contains twenty-four short stories in the typical Bierce tradition. They are ghostly, spooky, and best listened to in the dark. Can Such Things Be? was released in 1893, but don’t let the age fool you. The stories remind us that anything is possible, and at any time. You can have this book today! Audible is offering us a free audiobook and 30 days to give you the opportunity to check out their service. To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/ronsmazingstories.

This Week’s Podcast: On the podcast this week Sylvia Shults is back with another round of Ghost Stories With Sylvia. This time we talk about Crystals and their uses. Also, on the show more of your stories and a few surprises. 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 Sunday Night at 8:00 PM (PST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link.

RAS #386 – Earthmen Bearing Gifts

On Ron’s Amazing Stories we have some breaking news, an unwanted car sitter, a creepy hiking story, and Lamar from Detroit is followed by ghosts. Jason dowd joins me on the Horror Express to talk about the future plans for that podcast, and we have a short story about the people of Mars. So, your job now is to press that play button and enjoy the show!

Program Note: Want to get a jump on the new Audible relationship? You can do that right now and get a free audiobook and a month free of audible. Try it out now and see if works for you, Also, you get to keep the book for taking a chance on it. Follow this link to do that now!

Featured Story – Earthmen Bearing Gifts

Our story is one that the scientists of today should take note of. While this is a very short tale it offers a word of warning that just can’t be ignored. While we explore we need to consider whether we should explore? The story is called Earthmen Bearing Gifts by Fredric Brown. It was first published in Galaxy magazine, in June of 1960.