Tag: COVID

  • Podcast Episode 34 – Writing and Living with Melissa L.E. Baker

    Maren sits down with Melissa L.E. Baker to talk about writing dark romance and fantasy, and they also chat about Renaissance Faire experiences. Follow Melissa: On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/QuillandQuote Follow Chaste Treasure: chastetreasure.com On Twitter: @chastetreasure On Instagram: @chastetreasure Follow Maren: on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Sign up for the Bodice Ripper Project newsletter and get…

  • Podcast Episode 25 – Interview with Rosśa Crean

    Maren sits down with composer and painter Rosśa Crean to talk about music, synesthesia, and even witchcraft. The music played during this episode: “Dawn” by Rosśa Crean, performed by Maren Montalbano, used with permission Rosśa’s recently released albums: The Princess of Morphine a lonely voice in these haunted rooms: songs in quarantine Follow Rosśa Crean…

  • Podcast Episode 23 – Interview with Liz Solar

    Maren sits down with author and voiceover artist Liz Solar to talk about perfectionism, the art of storytelling, and finding our zone of genius. Books recommended during this episode: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Catcher in the…

  • Podcast Episode 21 – Interview with Christina Castaneda

    Join Maren as she sits down with Christina Castaneda, author and podcast host, to discuss audio drama, podcasting, creativity, and even manifestation. This is a conversation not to be missed! Follow Maren On Instagram @supermaren On Facebook @maren.montalbano Follow Christina On Instagram @savvycreativechristina Visit her website: https://www.savvy-creative.com/ Listen to her podcast The Savvy Creative Catch…

  • Podcast Episode 20 – Intermission

    It’s intermission time here at The Bodice Ripper Project! Maren talks about the power of intermissions and tells a story about gigging as a singer in COVID times. Follow Maren on Instagram: @supermaren Facebook: https://facebook.com/maren.montalbano Sign up for the Bodice Ripper Project newsletter and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content: http://www.bodiceripperproject.com/ Purchase Maren’s debut book, Pandemic Passion:…

  • Podcast Episode 18: Don Carlo + Flemish Flame Pt 3

    Maren finishes reading the story of A Flemish Flame, which she wrote during a production of Verdi’s Don Carlo. She gives a brief synopsis of the opera, and also discusses her struggles with deadlines, procrastination, and work-life balance. The music played during this episode: Excerpts from Giuseppe Verdi’s String Quartet in E minor Follow Maren…