TUESDAY, July 1st at 7pm: More from A DOG'S PURPOSE

"A tail-wagging three hanky boo-hooer, this delightful fiction debut by newspaper columnist Cameron (8 Simple Rules for Marrying My Daughter) proposes that a dog's purpose might entail being reborn several times. Told in a touching, doggy first-person, this unabashedly sentimental tale introduces Toby, who's rescued by a woman without a license for her rescue operation, so, sadly, Toby ends up euthanized. He's reborn in a puppy mill and after almost dying while left in a hot car, he's saved again by a woman, and he becomes Bailey, a beloved golden retriever, who finds happiness and many adventures . . . A book for all age groups who admire canine courage, Cameron also successfully captures the essence of a dog's amazing capacity to love and protect. And happily, unlike Marley, this dog stays around for the long haul."
~ Publisher's Weekly
Kayden and Caledonia continue this is the remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog’s Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?
Live in voice.

MONDAY, June 30th at 7PM: SPACE WARS


...recap of ending of 'Desert Fox'
followed by part one of

“The Colonel's Tiger”
by Hal Colebatch
with permission from Larry Niven

The ancient ragged remains of a "deformed tiger" shot in British India may provide a clue concerning an insane hoax. The crew of a starship from Earth claim they have been attacked by hostile aliens. Everyone knows no technological society can be hostile.

Gyro Muggins, Live in voice.

STORIES PRESENTED LIVE IN VOICE


SUNDAY, June 29th at 1:30pm: TEA TIME at Baker Street!

A Holmesian bonanza today!

"The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire"Holmes receives two odd letters that make reference to vampires. Mr. Robert Ferguson, who comes to 221B Baker Street the next morning, has become convinced that his Peruvian wife has been sucking their baby son's blood. The woman is Mr. Ferguson's second wife, and by his first wife he has an adolescent son of 15, who suffered an unfortunate accident as a child and now does not have the full use of his legs, although he can walk. His name is Jack, and he has suffered beatings at his stepmother's hands, although Mr. Ferguson cannot imagine why. Ever since being found out by her husband, she has locked herself in her room and refused to come out. Only her Peruvian maid, Dolores, is ever allowed in. 

AND . . .
Two bonus shorts from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's own parodies of his successful canon featuring the Great Detective: "The Field Bazaar" and "How Watson Learned the Trick."

Corwyn Allen, Kayden Oconnell and Caledonia Skytower, live in voice.

THIS WEEK at Seanchai Library

We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life
... and other virtual worlds
 CELEBRATING GREAT STORIES IN VIRTUAL WORLDS SINCE 2008!


Events at Seanchai Library this week - all stories told in open voice, all times SLT (Pacific Time):

Sunday, June 29th at 1:30pm - TEA TIME at Baker Street with Corwyn Allen, Kayden Oconnell, and Caledonia Skytower.  This Week: "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire"

Monday, June 30th at 7 pm -  SPACE WARS, with Gyro Muggins.  THIS WEEK: The Conclusion of "Operation Desert Fox" and the beginning of "The Colonel's Tiger"

Tuesday, July 1st  at 7 pm - More from A DOG'S PURPOSE with Kayden Oconnell and Caledonia Skytower

Wednesday, July 2nd at  7 pm  TALL TALES: American Legends with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, July 3rd at:  
  • 7 pm  -  LEGENDS OF THE BRETHREN COURT Part 2 with Shandon Loring
_________________________________
Join us for this outreach session:
Sunday, June 29th at 6:00 pm - MAGICLAND STORYTIME -  TALL TALES with Caledonia Skytower at the Golden Horseshoe in Magicland Park


All stories in voice and take place at Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change, because that is just how life is sometimes.  

All sessions at the Seanchai Library are offered free to Second Life (c) Residents.  Guests are welcome to join us in donating to our featured charity Our featured charity for May-June is Habitat for Humanity: envisioning a world where everyone has a decent place to live.  Learn more about them at www.habitat.org .

As of July 1st we will be shifting to a new featured charity for July-August.  WildAid's mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade in our lifetimes They operate six different programs focusing on elephants, rhinos, sharks, tigers, marine protection, and climate change.

Have questions? IM or notecard Caledonia Skytower.

THURSDAY June 26th at 7pm: LEGENDS OF THE BRETHREN COURT - Pirates!!


"Before the Black Pearl was cursed, there was a young captain named Jack Sparrow...  An army of shadows has been amassed. This Shadow Army has one goal: to find and kill all the Pirate Lords who rule over the Seven Seas. But the soothsayer Tia Dalma has other plans for the Lords and cannot allow them to be destroyed. With few options at her disposal, she calls upon the one man who can turn the tide—Captain Jack Sparrow.

PRESENTED IN LIVE VOICE

ISBN-13: 978-1423110385

THURSDAY, June 26th at 4pm: FREDA IN PROGRESS

Life is a journey, and we are each of us an ever-evolving creation: a work in progress.  Join us in the Fireside Room as author Freda Frostbite (aka Stephanie Mesler) shares her poetry and prose in progress, and those things inspiring her in her literary quest.

Presented live in voice.

WEDNESDAY, June 25th at 7pm: The Conclusion of THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX

We have met all the players now, and the wheels have begun to grind that will bring them all together.  Amidst light, dark, soup and thread Despereaux, Roscuro, and Mig are about to be embraced by lessons of love and light that will alter the course of their lives, and the history of the Kingdom of Dor.

What will happen? As author Kate DiCamillo would say: . .  it is your destiny to find out.

Caledonia concludes this 2004 Newbery Medal winning book, live in voice.

TUESDAY, June 24th at 7pm: More from A DOG'S PURPOSE

The saga continues . . .

"Bailey" is growing up with his boy!  He's learning, chewing, and getting framed by Smokey the Cat!  As another school year begins, what new adventures await him as he gradually leaves puppy-hood behind and becomes a grown dog.  Will he find his purpose in time?

W. Bruce Cameron's remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, "A Dog’s Purpose" touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?

Kayden Oconnell and Caledonia Skytower in voice.

MONDAY, June 23rd at 7PM: SPACE WARS - "Fortress Ship" & "Operation Desert Fox”


“Fortress Ship”
by Fred Saberhagen


The success of a battle depends on how well a dog can play checkers.  His owner thinks he has an angle.

AND

“Operation Desert Fox”
by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon


As a soldier, Siegfried O'Harrigan is obsolete.  As a Bolo, an A.I. tank, RML-1138 is also obsolete.  Political expediency give them one last chance; guarding a distant colony world that doesn't really need to be guarded.


STORIES PRESENTED LIVE IN VOICE

SUNDAY, June 22nd at 1:30pm: TEA TIME at Baker Street

Published in 1927, THE CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES is the final collection of Holmesian short stories penned by Arthur Conan Doyle.  Corwyn, Kayden and Cale continue their mysterious tour of this canon of work TODAY: "The Adventure of the Three Gables"

Someone is out to intimidate Sherlock Holmes, to keep him off the scent of some great misdeed.  Well, they don't know the Great Detective very well now, do they?  Such methods will only intrigue the great intellect.  Only an engraved invitation would have been more direct.  So Holmes and Watson are off to the rescue of a bereaved Old woman in a house with Three Gables. 

Presented live in voice, in the Seanchai fireside room (downstairs).

SATURDAY June 21st at 10am in Kitely: STORIES FROM THE SHADOWS - presented by EdgarAllan Poe

FROM THE SHADOWS: Dark fantasy, horror, ghosts, and the macabre! From MANY different top authors in the field. Touching many different topics... victims, vengeance, identities, gypsies, carnivals, famines, rain, seal people, evil rocks, psychic vampires, curses, old gods, trains, haunted houses, dreams, coast guards, doors, photographs, wakes, and occult arts.


Today: Stories from Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, and Robert Bloch (author of Psycho!)

We will be giving away to one lucky guest, a copy of the audiobook "Forevermore" narrated by Shandon Loring and available on Amazon.

THIS WEEK at Seanchai Library

We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life
... and other virtual worlds
 CELEBRATING GREAT STORIES IN VIRTUAL WORLDS SINCE 2008!


Events at Seanchai Library this week - all stories told in open voice, all times SLT:

Saturday, June 21st at 10am in Seacnhai Kitely - STORIES FROM THE SHADOWS with Shandon Loring

Sunday, June 22nd at 1:30pm - TEA TIME at Baker Street with Corwyn Allen, Kayden Oconnell, and Caledonia Skytower.  This Week: "The Adventure of the Three Gables"

Monday, June 23rd at 7 pm -  SPACE WARS, with Gyro Muggins.  THIS WEEK: "Fortress Ship" & " Desert Fox Operation"

Tuesday, June 24th  at 7 pm - More from A DOG'S PURPOSE with Kayden Oconnell and Caledonia Skytower

Wednesday, June 25th at  7 pm  TALES OF DESPEREAUX Continues with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, June 26th at:  
  • 4 pm  -  FREDA IN PROGRESS with Freda Frostbite
  • 7 pm  -  LEGENDS OF THE BRETHREN COURT Part 2 with Shandon Loring
_________________________________
Join us for this outreach session:
Sunday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm - MAGICLAND STORYTIME -  TALL TALES with Caledonia Skytower at the Golden Horseshoe in Magicland Park


All stories in voice and take place at Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change, because that is just how life is sometimes.  

All sessions at the Seanchai Library are offered free to Second Life (c) Residents.  Guests are welcome to join us in donating to our featured charity Our featured charity for May-June is Habitat for Humanity: envisioning a world where everyone has a decent place to live.  Learn more about them at www.habitat.org .

Have questions? IM or notecard Caledonia Skytower.

THURSDAY June 19th at 7pm: Pirates of the Caribbean - LEGENDS OF THE BRETHREN COURT

"Before the Black Pearl was cursed, there was a young captain named Jack Sparrow...  An army of shadows has been amassed. This Shadow Army has one goal: to find and kill all the Pirate Lords who rule over the Seven Seas. But the soothsayer Tia Dalma has other plans for the Lords and cannot allow them to be destroyed. With few options at her disposal, she calls upon the one man who can turn the tide—Captain Jack Sparrow.

PRESENTED IN LIVE VOICE

ISBN-13: 978-1423110385


DON'T FORGET!  At 9pm - Seanchai Late Night with Finn Zeddmore.  More great Science Fiction, this week!

WEDNESDAY, June 18th at 7PM: More from THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX

Time to meet Miggery Sow.  She doesn't want a lot out of life, no one seems to allow her to.  Nothing that a good clout on the ears won't fix, anyway.  But Mig does have a dream - to be a princess.  That's about as far from where Mig is as you can get, especially when your only seeming friend is a rat with an agenda of revenge.

We continue the tale these of three characters (Despereaux Tilling - Mouse, Chiaroscuro - Rat, Miggery Sow - Serving Girl) about to embark on a journey that will lead them down into a horrible dungeon, up into a glittering castle, and, ultimately, into each other's lives. What happens then? As author Kate DiCamillo would say: Reader, it is your destiny to find out.

Caledonia reprises her presentation of this 2004 Newbery Medal winning book, live in voice

TUESDAY, June 17th at 7:00pm: More from A DOG'S PURPOSE

As Bailey begins a new life, with a new family, he continues his search for meaning and intent in his lives, old and new.

This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog’s Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?

Kayden Oconnell and Caledonia Skytower in voice.

MONDAY, June 16th at 7PM: SPACE WARS - "The Man Who Would Be Kzin"


“The Man Who Would Be Kzin”
by Greg Bear & S.M. Stirling


A man disguised as an enemy alien must infiltrate their ship.  His mission is to obtain any vital information he can and/or disable the ship.  If he is caught he will not be imprisoned; he will be eaten.

part 3 of 3

STORIES PRESENTED LIVE IN VOICE


SUNDAY, June 15th at 10am in Kitely: MIRACLES: A TRIO OF ISLAND TALES


Caledonia Skytower previews her newest about-to-be-released short story collection.

Belief is essential to life.  If there is a through-line to most of my work, it is the essential need for all of us to believe in something beyond ourselves.  It does not matter what.  Simply believe.  By believing in something beyond yourself, you learn to better understand your world: to believe in yourself. "Miracles: A Trio of Island Tales" includes three adventures based on real life events which took place in the Island kingdom of Tonga, late in the 19th Century - Miracles of Earth, Water, and Fire.

http://www.kitely.com/search?q=seanchai  

Live in voice.

THIS WEEK at Seanchai Library

We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life
... and other virtual worlds
 CELEBRATING GREAT STORIES IN VIRTUAL WORLDS SINCE 2008!


Events at Seanchai Library this week - all stories told in open voice, all times SLT:

Sunday, June 15th at 10am in Seacnhai Kitely - MIRACLES: A TRIO OF ISLAND TALES with Caledonia Skytower

Monday, June 16th at 7 pm -  SPACE WARS, with Gyro Muggins.  THIS WEEK: The Man Who Would Be Kzin, Concludes

Tuesday, June 17th  at 7 pm - A DOG'S PURPOSE with Kayden Oconnell and caledonia Skytower

Wednesday, June 18th at  7 pm  TALES OF DESPEREAUX Continues with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, June 19th at:  
  • 7 pm  -  LEGENDS OF THE BRETHREN COURT Part 1 with Shandon Loring
  • 9 pm  -  SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT with Finn Zeddmore
_________________________________
Join us for this outreach session:
Sunday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm - MAGICLAND STORYTIME -  TALL TALES with Caledonia Skytower at the Golden Horseshoe in Magicland Park


All stories in voice and take place at Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change, because that is just how life is sometimes.  

All sessions at the Seanchai Library are offered free to Second Life (c) Residents.  Guests are welcome to join us in donating to our featured charity Our featured charity for May-June is Habitat for Humanity: envisioning a world where everyone has a decent place to live.  Learn more about them at www.habitat.org .

Have questions? IM or notecard Caledonia Skytower.

THURSDAY June 12th at 7pm: LADON pt.2

The story of Ladon
Ladon, an enormous sea serpent, who was the very first monster to crawl out of the sea in search of food that wasn't fish, and who soon acquired an insatiable craving for human flesh. The scourge of the sea is summoned by Hera, Queen of the gods, who needs a suitable monster to ravage the countryside and massacre poor villagers. But most of all, she needs a monster powerful enough to defeat the brave hero Hercules, who has foiled her evil plans time and time again.

Ladon becomes a pawn in Hera's deadly game, but even mighty gods can sometimes be surprised. First, Hera learns that Iole, Daughter of the Rainbow, has secretly been helping Hercules, and vows to get even. But Hera's plans go awry - how could she have guessed that the terrifying serpent with the huge, ugly, wedge-shaped head could fall helplessly in love with a sweet, red-haired child.

The story of Ladon is one of deceit and treachery, poetry and love, as a beautiful young girl finds herself caught between a horrible monster's yearning and a gallant warrior's heroism. Amidst flying horses, jealous goddesses, sleek Amazons, and silver-tongued poets, hero and monster fight a vicious battle in a world full of hope and promise where Death changes nothing.

PRESENTED IN LIVE VOICE

ISBN: 1-55546-243-X

THURSDAY, June 12th at 4pm: More STORIES from THE OZLAND GALLERY

Inspired by a monthly featured work of art, the OZLAND PICTURES have been creating original stories inspired by these works in a weekly SL event for the last four years. Join us as Llola Lane and other Ozland denizens share their words.  Maybe YOU want to be involved?  Come and find out!

Check out the stories inspired by Junes's featured artist: Skyblue Earthboy.

http://ozlandbard.blogspot.com/

Presented live in voice.

WEDNESDAY, June 11th at 7PM: THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX Continues!

Caledonia continues this delightful journey.  Tonight, We meet the next character in our tale: Roscuro the rat!

The Tale of Despereaux is a 2004 Newbery Medal winning fantasy book written by Kate DiCamillo. The main plot follows the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling, as he sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess. The novel is divided into four "books," (meaning a new point of view) chapters, and a coda. Each "book" tells the story from the perspective of a different character: Despereaux, Roscuro, Miggery Sow, and all together.

Presented live in voice.

TUESDAY, June 10th at 7PM: A DOG'S PURPOSE Continues

This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, "A Dog’s Purpose" touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?

Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey’s search for his new life’s meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog.

But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey’s journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders—will he ever find his purpose?

THIS WEEK: When Spike comes, everything changes!

W. Bruce Cameron's adventure, presented by Kayden Oconnell and Caledonia Skytower in voice.

MONDAY, June 9nd at 7PM: SPACE WARS - "The Man Who Would Be Kzin"


“The Man Who Would Be Kzin”
by Greg Bear & S.M. Stirling


A man disguised as an enemy alien must infiltrate their ship.  His mission is to obtain any vital information he can and/or disable the ship.  If he is caught he will not be imprisoned; he will be eaten.

part 2 of 3

STORIES PRESENTED LIVE IN VOICE

SUNDAY STORIES: We Have Them!

TWO GREAT SESSIONS ON TWO DIFFERENT GRIDS:  Sunday, June 8th 

In Kitely at 10:00am - IRISH ROMANCE
"The Trials of Brian Murphy" 

When Brian's half Fae wife is stolen from the human world by Fae raiders, Brian will risk death to follow her to the Faerie realm rather than live without the woman he loves. Stories Presented Live in Voice by Shandon Loring.

JOIN US at CELTICWORLD IN KITELY  
grid.kitely.com:8002:Inis Arcain

http://www.kitely.com/search?q=seanchai




In Second Life at 1:30pm - TEA TIME at Baker Street
"The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone"

Published in 1927, THE CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES is the final collection of Holmesian short stories penned by Arthur Conan Doyle.  Corwyn, Kayden and Cale continue their mysterious tour of this canon of work TODAY: "The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone."

Watson arrives at 221B Baker Street where Boy Billy shows him a wax effigy of Holmes behind the curtain, awaiting attempted shooting through window. Holmes names his murderer as Count Negretto Sylvius, the diamond thief he has been following in disguises. He gives the criminal's address to Watson, then sends the doctor out the back for the police. Surprised by the Count, Holmes offers him and his helper, boxer Sam Merton, freedom if they give up the jewel, or jail if not.  Will Holmes recover the crown jewel?

Presented live in voice, in the Seanchai fireside room (downstairs). http://slurl.com/secondlife/Imagination%20Island/46/211/28

THIS WEEK at Seanchai Library

We bring stories of all kinds to life, in Second Life
... and other virtual worlds
 CELEBRATING GREAT STORIES IN VIRTUAL WORLDS SINCE 2008!


Events at Seanchai Library this week - all stories told in open voice, all times SLT:

Sunday, June 8th at 10am in Seacnhai Kitely - IRISH ROMANCE with Shandon Loring

Sunday, June 8th  at 1:30 pm - TEA TIME at Baker Street -  THE CASEBOOK OF SHERLOCK HOLMES  Begins with Caledonia Skytower, Corwyn Allen, and Kayden Oconnell.("The Adventure of Mazarin Stone.")

Monday, June 9th at 7 pm -  SPACE WARS, with Gyro Muggins.  THIS WEEK: The Man Who Would Be Kzin, Part 2

Tuesday, June 10th  at 7 pm - A DOG'S PURPOSE with Kayden Oconnell and caledonia Skytower

Wednesday, June 11th at  7 pm  TALES OF DESPEREAUX Continues with Caledonia Skytower

Thursday, June 12th at:  
  • 4 pm  -  More STORIES FROM THE OZLAND GALLERY with Llola Lane
  • 7 pm  -  LADON Part 2 with Shandon Loring
_________________________________
Join us for this outreach session:
Sunday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm - MAGICLAND STORYTIME -  TALL TALES with Caledonia Skytower at the Golden Horseshoe in Magicland Park


All stories in voice and take place at Seanchai Libray on Imagination Island, unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change, because that is just how life is sometimes.  

All sessions at the Seanchai Library are offered free to Second Life (c) Residents.  Guests are welcome to join us in donating to our featured charity Our featured charity for May-June is Habitat for Humanity: envisioning a world where everyone has a decent place to live.  Learn more about them at www.habitat.org .

Have questions? IM or notecard Caledonia Skytower.

THURSDAY June 5th at 7pm: LADON pt.1

The Story of Ladon
Ladon, an enormous sea serpent, who was the very first monster to crawl out of the sea in search of food that wasn't fish, and who soon acquired an insatiable craving for human flesh. The scourge of the sea is summoned by Hera, Queen of the gods, who needs a suitable monster to ravage the countryside and massacre poor villagers. But most of all, she needs a monster powerful enough to defeat the brave hero Hercules, who has foiled her evil plans time and time again.

Ladon becomes a pawn in Hera's deadly game, but even mighty gods can sometimes be surprised. First, Hera learns that Iole, Daughter of the Rainbow, has secretly been helping Hercules, and vows to get even. But Hera's plans go awry - how could she have guessed that the terrifying serpent with the huge, ugly, wedge-shaped head could fall helplessly in love with a sweet, red-haired child.

The story of Ladon is one of deceit and treachery, poetry and love, as a beautiful young girl finds herself caught between a horrible monster's yearning and a gallant warrior's heroism. Amidst flying horses, jealous goddesses, sleek Amazons, and silver-tongued poets, hero and monster fight a vicious battle in a world full of hope and promise where Death changes nothing.

PRESENTED IN LIVE VOICE

ISBN: 1-55546-243-X

And Don't forget SEANCHAI LATE NIGHT at 9pm!  TONIGHT: FinnZ presents "The Clockwork Soldier" by Ken Liu

WEDNESDAY, June 4th at 7pm: THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX Begins

"The World is dark, and light is precious.
Come closer, dear reader.
You must trust me.  
I am telling you a story"

The Tale of Despereaux is a 2004 Newbery Medal winning fantasy book written by Kate DiCamillo. The main plot follows the adventures of a mouse named Despereaux Tilling, as he sets out on his quest to rescue a beautiful human princess. The novel is divided into four "books," (meaning a new point of view) chapters, and a coda. Each "book" tells the story from the perspective of a different character: Despereaux, Roscuro, Miggery Sow, and all together.

Five years ago, Caledonia introduced this book and this award-winning author to the Seanchai audience.  Tonight, she invites you to join her in celebrating the bright spirit of this author's work by taking this journey again.  Presented live in voice.

MONDAY, June 2nd at 7PM: SPACE WARS - "The Man Who Would Be Kzin"


“The Man Who Would Be Kzin”
by Greg Bear & S.M. Stirling

A man disguised as an enemy alien must infiltrate their ship.  His mission is to obtain any vital information he can and/or disable the ship.  If he is caught he will not be imprisoned; he will be eaten.

part 1 of 3

STORIES PRESENTED LIVE IN VOICE