Storytelling with Seth

On a Road to Self Acceptance with Tara Massan and Seth Singleton There are few feelings more powerful than want.  Only a small number of people even know what it is that they want. Knowing what you want can be the most empowering experience. That is why one of the most difficult challenges we can face is when we can’t do what we want.  Personal desires, the plan for a dream, project, or...

Arrow will come to an end with a limited ten-episode 8th season that will bring the show to a close next Fall. The original post on Stephen Amell's Twitter announcing the news was followed by an emotional video from Amell. I guarantee the DCN Podcast will be talking about this on Saturday.  I love this article about Superman hiding his clothes . And then there is this fun article on video gam...

Keeping A Commitment Can Mean Stumbling Past Obstacles  The intent for this weekly podcast began with a goal to be consistent.  I chose to publish on Wednesdays. This week that did not happen.  DCN Podcast #13: Armie Hammer Controversy, Batwoman Casting News, & Batman/TMNT 3 Whether it’s Armie Hammer’s chances at being Batman, Dougray Scott joining ‘Batwoman’, or the third chapt...

The Wednesday Wrap Up  *What this is?  * An honest attempt to tell you about the week that's passed and the week ahead The goal is to do this every Wednesday or maybe Thursday.   * My schedule is beginning to take on some interesting patterns and I think this format will fit in nicely.  So, who am I? Perhaps this is where I should offer a brief, if not proper introduction....

This is Part 3 in a series of conversations with Jack Katz.   *To hear Part 1 Click Here  * To hear Part 2 Click Here * Jack's Biography  * As an artist, Jack has spent his whole life dedicated to drawing, writing and getting his thoughts out to the universe. His working life as an artist has spanned a number of waves of comic book development and his paintings reach down into...

THE VALUE OF A GREAT CONVERSATION I know that I am having a good conversation with someone when I can share a genuine laugh. I don’t know how many times Dave Campbell and I laughed during our talk, but I do know that each time felt like an authentic connection with a committed artist.  FINDING A FAITH-BASED WRITING PARTNER Dave spoke honestly about pursuing his dream of drawing a comic that w...

Christmas is so much more than a day on the calendar.  It is a time of magic and wonder in the eyes of many children and adults.  But, Christmas is also a state of mind. It's as much a day on the calendar as it is a day of presents and games and celebration. Today is Christmas Eve. It's also my father's birthday. This morning he is waking up in a hospital bed waiting for a scheduled date...

To hear Part 1 Click Here: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/episodes/Jack-Katz-On-Creativity--Synchronicity--Fear--and-Romantic-Beauty-and-Human-Tragedy-e2hs83 When we left off with Jack, a time traveler had arrived from the future, only to find he was not far enough in the past. The computers had taken over.  Things sounded grim.  Replication  A recurring theme in The Fi...

This is Part Two in a series on Self Acceptance with Tara Massan. Want to listen to Part 1 First? Click here: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/episodes/On-a-Road-to-Self-Acceptance-with-Tara-Massan-e2hbk2 Today's Conversation... Rough Starts can still make for a great conversation.  I don’t feel good. Stomach trouble.  Tara hurt her back when she tried a new workout routine called...

The story of your company, your brand, your vision is the story of you. The story of how you turned a dream into something real and tangible. I met Far I Shields at AfroComiCon. That's when I first heard about Green Team Comics I was lucky enough to sit down for a conversation with Far I to talk about how this all began, where his characters come from, and how an idea became his life's mission. To...

Discovery is an original experience. I first experienced Jack Katz through his art. I saw a drawing that was hanging in the restroom at Sam’s Old Log Cabin in Albany, Ca. My wife and I had stopped in for breakfast. After we ordered our meal I used the restroom and saw the drawing of a mythic figure on the wall. The title The First Kingdom was written at the top. He stood holding a longsword in his...

It's not easy to talk about a subject like Self Acceptance.  That's why it can help when you have a guide.  I was lucky enough to meet Tara Massan.  Her mission is to help others lead a healthier life.  She was willing to share her experience and understanding with me and invite me to join her in a series of conversations about what Self Acceptance means and what it can mean fo...

To hear Part 1 of this travel podcast click here: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/episodes/A-Return-to-Adventure-with-My-Hong-Kong-Travel-Log-Part-1---SFO-To-Sai-Kung-To-Mon-Kok-e2e9m4 We left the Peak for the comfort of our beds and a chance to sleep in for a few hours later than normal.  Then we packed our bags and drove to the port and boarded a ferry to Macau.  We checked in t...

Somewhere in my 20's traveling became a frustrating juggling act of responsibility and money. Gone was the excitement of my childhood. But, with a little work and a lot of time spent realigning my perceptions I found my way back to the stories at the heart of every journey. That doesn't mean that it is all roses and glory, or that I don't have a few bumps along the way. It means that the challenge...

I recorded this after I heard a news segment that addressed Toxic Masculinity and Michael Phelps promoting an app called TalkSpace that allowed him to discuss his struggles with mental health. I believe that men should talk. I read: 1. What We Mean When We Say, “Toxic Masculinity” By Colleen Clemens https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/what-we-mean-when-we-say-toxic-masculinity 2. The ‘Toxic Masculi...

I went to a poetry reading on August 30th. I went to the reading to see two good friends Jopseh and Donna and to hear from a new poet named Natasha Saje from Salt Lake City. Great to hear a different voice and hear her perspective. A dream come true and a marvelous experience It was held at Moe's in Berkeley. Moe's has a storied history among writers and poets. Natasha is from Salt Lake City, and...

Comicbook Superheroes John McCain, Thor: Ragnarok, John Donne, and Standing to Face a Challenge It Started on a Saturday morning. I didn't mean to watch the service for Senator John McCain, but when it came on I did not turn away. When I listened to his daughter and President George W. Bush and then President Barak Obama, I was moved in so many different ways. I was heartbroken, I wept many times,...

So, why record podcasts about your World Cup experiences, or in this case my experiences? I believed I saw a story taking shape in the events leading up to the World Cup. I saw a storyline of drama that ran through daily life and conversation. I thought I saw a way to record that story by relating my personal experiences. I had the chance to talk about Reality and Expectations, Community, and the...

Originally posted at http://dccomicsnews.com/2018/07/27/dcn-podcast-episode-5-san-diego-comic-con-2018/ On the latest episode of the DC Comics News Podcast, DCN Editor-in-Chief Josh Raynor is joined by DCN Reviewer Seth Singleton and DCN News Writer and Reviewer Ari Bard to discuss some of the big news to come out of Comic-Con this year! They break down all the trailers that dropped over the weeke...

I decided to record a podcast and write this post about editing for a few reasons. The first is that I am working on a draft of a novel. The next is that I am also editing my first audiobook collection. I am also the editor for the writing team on an upcoming digital strategy card game called Planet Rise - https://www.playplanetrise.com. It's the first game of its kind to offer a complete story. W...

Originally published at DC Comics News [Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writer: James T. Tynion IV Artists: Richard Friend, Ryan Benja Summary There is a new threat for The Immortal Men. The Batman Who Laughs is working with The Infinite Woman, and he reveals a dark prediction about the House of Conquest and its future. Caden Park finally meets The Immortal Man and learns more abo...

Originally published on DcComicsNews - June 7, 2018 [Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writers: Justin Jordan Artists: Philip Tan Summary Did you ever get pressured into making a bad deal? Joe Chamberlain is paying for the deal he made. Granted, the Salesman sold him a bill of goods about helping the town of York Hills when he turned poor Joe into Brimstone. Now, Joe’s refusal in th...

Originally published on DcComicsNews [Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers] Writers: Klaus Janson and Andy Kubert Artists: Aaron Gillespie and Scott Snyder Summary Four strangers are transported to a subterranean chamber beneath a mountain in Colorado. A trench-coat wearing stranger named Prof. tells them that they have been chosen to follow in the footsteps of the Challengers of the Un...

Originally published at https://sethsingletonstoryteller.com Curses have been in the headlines of the 2018 Russia World Cup stories this year. Germany suffered the World Cup Champions Curse when it was eliminated by Mexico. England broke it's penalty kicks curse in an elimination game to advance to the quarterfinals. 
Curses are not just limited to soccer. Major League Baseball teams like the Bost...

The story of the 2018 Russia World Cup Final between France and Croatia was about more than one game. Two weeks later, we know more than we did. The world is still feeling the impact of the World Cup. * Mbappe was injured. * Awards announced * We know why people ran on to the field. *Nine players from the Super Chinese League made their mark. *Some professional players are still recovering.