The Hell Hole Tavern

Author Interview-- Karina Fabian

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:04:57 -0700

Interview with Karina Fabian, author of the Dragon Eye series. Mention made of The Wrtire Stuff, a reality television show airing June 2009. http://www.thewritestufftv.com

Mark's website: http://www.hellholetavern.com

Bonus Track--Necromatic Lament

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:03:08 -0700

The last episode of this series of God Wars...we think.

Bonus Track--Evil part 4

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:27:19 -0700

Part Four of Evil.

Bonus Track--Evil part 3

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:04:06 -0700

Part 3 of Evil, a bonus track at The Hell Hole Tavern with special thanks to Lady Magoo. Some talk about The Turner Chronacles Book One, Traitor, after the story.

Bonus Track--Evil Part 2

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:32:31 -0700

A young girl leaes the stage, intending to take the town by storm. Later, she meets several men who are less than honorable as well as an uncomfortable to be around fellow by the name of Jolson

Bonus Track--Evil part 1

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:38:56 -0700

The first installment of Evil, a 20,000 word story that was written before Liz dropped in and asked to be partners. In part one we are introduced to Jolson, Brubagger, a grocer, Maggy, an old woman who lives in the dump, and a few others. Some of you might guess where Maggy ended up in God Wars...she became a very different person, and much younger.

Episode 45--Epilogue

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:18:56 -0700

ThThis is it, the final regular episode of God Wars. The journey is over...almost, except for a few bonus episodes that will be coming out in a month or two, but dang it, this is the absolute final episode of the trilogy. It's been fun, and thank you all for listening.

includes promos for Horror Addicts and The Lesser of Two Evils.

Bk 3--14--Endgame

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:44:53 -0700

Tessla is dead. Anothosia is losing, and Ahtos and Zorce pretty much fell that they have one the world. However, they do not take into account the willingness of gods and men to sacrifice themselves for the betterment of all, and they do not understand the strength of a mother's love for her daughter or the detemination of a queen who loves her people.

Bk 3--13--Assassin's End Part 2

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:23:35 -0700

Confrontations occur. Trapped in the castle with hellborn, Harlo feels betrayed, Ludwig feels abandoned, and Tessla faces Belthethsia in a dangerous battle. Jolson learns more of his beginnings and the truth of his previous godhood, as well as that of all the other "gods".

At John's request, a small segment of the Baron and Lizard outtakes for this episode are attached at the end of the podcast.

God Wars at The Hell Hole Tavern

Bk 3--12--Assassin's End Part 1

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:19:29 -0700

Matters are heating up. Battle is engaged, and Elise is really pissed off at everybody who gets in her way. Meanwhile, Tessla, Jolson, and others are for the castle, and Athos...while Ani is still having problems of her own with a certain god named Zorce.

Bk 3-11--Hellbound

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:48:29 -0700

Zorce is ready to burst out of hell, but first, he has to fight his way past a goddess, a child, and the child's really pissed off mother.

Bk 3--10--Shadow's Awakening

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:39:31 -0700

Oh Dakar, Dakar, Dakar. Apparently, when the greater gods are at war, the lesser gods want to play too, especially those who have a grudge against them uppity greater gods who just might have put them in an alternate dimension for a few thousand years. So Dakar, having obtained promises from his Brother, Erlmene, and from Trouble, hops into the ongoing battle, taking the side of a Queen who he just happened to have seduced and then put in his debt. After all, when the God Wars are over, there will still be gods and demons wanting to play.

BK 3-09-Athos Risen

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:49:35 -0700

War is on, and the queen has a few problems. First, her brother and sister want to take over her kingdom. Second, the lesser God of hell has risen to the surface, and he want her kinddom too.

Bk 3--08--Queen's Resolve

Wed, 28 May 2008 11:55:24 -0700

Things are hopping and popping. A war is starting and Elise was not there to see it go. Don't worry, her brother and sister are on the way with lots of troops from the Altude Empire...only an unpleasant price is demanded for their use. Meanwhile, Athos is finally climbing out of Hell.

Bk 3--07--Knight's Reprieve part 2

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:54:44 -0700

Part 2 of Knight Reborn, where Calto faces exactly who and what he is, and who Jolson is.

Bk 3--06--Knight's Reprieve part 1

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:17:21 -0700

Well, there is no denying that Calto is a prat. The problem is that Calto has spent so much time denying it to himself...until the fact is shoved straight into his face. With war on the horizon, with a rebellion in the offing, Calto faces the queen he has let down. Part one of Knight Reborn

Bk 3--05--Changer's Reprieve

Mon, 19 May 2008 01:55:00 -0700

Mathew Changer is not happy, and when Mathew is not happy, he makes sure others are not happy too. One of those unhappy people just happens to be the King's mistress.

Bk 3--04--King's Fall

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:05:57 -0700

Things is heating up for a lot of folks. Jolsons arm, hook attached, earns a fellow some drinks, up until the hellborn take note. Then there is Helace, new queen apparent to the throne...only she has a few problems of her own. One of those happens to be the king, a fellow she is not too fond of. In fact, Helace is not happy at all, and when she is not happy, beings tend to die...painfully.

Bk 3--03--Hunted

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:02:01 -0700

Merktos is having a little difficulty handling his heart. Tessla is feeling a bit romantic, and dear Sulya loves her new body. She also loves the idea of killing Tessla.

Bk 3--02--Queen's Gambit

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:19:09 -0700

The queen is really ticked off. Calto is really ticked off. Harlo isn't very happy, and the last thing Ludwig wants is to deal with his wife. Meanwhile a member of the nobility has decided to restore his wealth by establishing a church for a new---invented--god by the name of Nedross, little knowing that one of his spell-driven priests might not be entirely loyal.

Bk 3--01--Rebirth

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:48:08 -0700

Poor Jolson. First he gets really sick..then he has problems with his hook, then he gets a bad belly ache. Good thing Mira is there to take care of him, but then what else are vampires for?

Bk 2--15--Queen's Fall

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:21:03 -0700

Oh goody goody, Queen Elise is finally going to have really bad things happen to her. Her husband is unhappy with her. Hellborn are unhappy with her...heck, at the moment, even she is unhappy with her. Then again, a woman is often a bit moody when her newborn child dies.

Bk 2--14--Changer's Awakening

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:41:00 -0700

Poor Mathew. Poorer Glace. While on the way to Grace City to claim Mathew's promised kingship, and more importantly, the cure to his curse, they lose their mounts to the cold. They encounter a village full of dead people, and they make their way to a cabin occupied by two bounty hunters, their catch, a slaver, and a dandified lordling. Oh yes, along the way they pick up two strange children. It makes for a crowded cabin, but don't worry, it gets emptier real fast.

Bk 2--13--The Nature Of Evil

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:13:00 -0800

He's Baaaack. Jolson is with us once more, and he is COLD! In fact, he is so cold that he sort of passed out on his way to the vampire lady's home. No fear, they drug into the place. They even invited him to dinner. What a great opportunity to meet a representative of the king. Alas, as always, things are not exactly as they seem.

Episode 28 of God Wars, a podcast novel, by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 2--12--Ludwig's Dilema

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:42:18 -0800

Poor Ludwig, staked out, naked, with honey on his private regions, what is a fellow to do. Well, he could get free and wander for a while, keeping company with the remnants of his bandit gang, up until they need him to act as a decoy for a crazy woman with a penchant for getting buried beneath piles of salt.

Episode 27 of God Wars by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 2-11-Knight's Fall Part 2

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:40:35 -0800

Second try at this. The first try had lots of echos for some reason. Also, we have been a bit slow with the episodes lately. Sorry. It is sort of flu season.

Calto is in a bit of a snit because Ani has nice new armor and a sword...when his god forged sword no longer works. He is so upset that he ignores a serious warning. Meanwhile, Omitan, the god of the forests, has a heart to heart talk with Zorce, the god of hell.

Episode 26 of God Wars, a podcast nover by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Author Interview--Lania Lee

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:16:00 -0800

Lania Lee is a poet, and author, and more. She is a strong woman who is achieving despite the handicaps life has given her. A stroke victim...living in a wheelchair...forced to type with only one hand...she has penned books of poetry and novels and she will not stop. Give a listen to the interview about her book, On Atlantis, the first in a five book series.

BK 2--10--Knight's Fall Part 1

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:55:55 -0800

Hmmm, Calto does a little soul searching while forces close in. Omitan remembers bits of his own past while finding Ani a bit of special armor. He also has to impart a bit of very bad news to Starlight, the Gelt watching over Ani.

Episode 25 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 2--09--Changes

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:22:00 -0800

Alas, the kidnapped Missa is in Merktos' hands, and damnit, she is starting to worm her way into the heart that was shoved into his chest. Tessla is angry about the kidnapping. She is also a bit hot and bothered about Merktos, the devil who once owned her. Ani is one seriously ticked off mother, and Sulya is a ticked off Similian because things are just not going the way she wanted. It is time for a few Changes.

Episode 24 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 2--08--When The Devil Left Home

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:36:54 -0800

There comes a time when all young devils must grow up and leave home. For Phrandex, now is that time. He heads out into the real world, searching for Jolson so he can win...well...Athos' attention. Unfortunately, things up above are not exactly as he expected. Humans are very unpredictable, and then there are those things that are not human.

Episode 23 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 2--07--Dark Promises

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:08:00 -0800

Fox is on a mission from god...her god...Dakar. Along the way she has a slight problem with a few of Mathew's minions. It seems the thief lord has a hard time relinquishing such a good thief. Dakar has a few plans of his own. They regard Yerden's gods, Yerden's land, Yerden's people, and Yerden's queen. First, however, he needs to finish freeing himself from the trap Anothosia stuck him in millinium before. Then he can look to his revenge.

Episode 22 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 2--06--Similian's Ruse

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:58:00 -0800

Mathew Changer needs to hire an assassin to handle a small problem in Grace. Unfortunately, his small problem becomes larger when a young whore mixes with his bartender, a devil comes calling, the devil's mom watches, and his assassin decides there is more proffit in running the tavern than running to Grace to murder a man.

Episode 21 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 2--05--The Breaking Heart

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:20:42 -0800

Cold, invalided, Jolson finds himself trapped in a winter cabin with a troubled family. It seems they have problems with their children being killed and eaten by a monster. The question remains, however, as to which is the bigger monster, the beast without, or the beast they have invited into their home.

Episode 20 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 2--4.5--That Which Lies Beneath

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:20:00 -0800

Merctos is having a bit of a problem with Sulya, and with a certain young lady they happened to abduct. Missa. Ani has a few problems of her own while she rages about her missing child. Calto, it seems, has been keeping secrets from her.

BK 2--04--Scruples

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:36:09 -0800

Dern, a village headman, dreams of riches and power when a traveling trader spins him a tale. He jumps at an opportunity despite his father-in-laws warnings. Coming along for this ride is Jolson. It is nearing winter and he needs warm clothing if he is to continue his journey to Grace. There is none available locally, but with luck, and with a touch of suggestion, he will find some if he follows Dern long enough, much to Dern's regret.

Episode 19 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 2-03-Lies and Betrayal

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:09:03 -0800

Missa and Ani arrive at Calto's home. They are protected. Safe--or are they. Plots hatch. Plans are made. Mercktos hunts, and Sulya schemes.

Episode 18 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 2--02--Huntress

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:33:00 -0800

Hellborn are roaming the streets of Yylse. They seek an escaped spawn wearing a god's cursed hook, arrogant in their strength and evil...only Tessla waits. She protects.

Episode 17 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 2-01 God's Thief

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:04:00 -0800

What is this I see? Is it a Fox. Hmmm...what could the young thief want, and why has her god sent her to Yylse? Listen and you will learn .

Episode 16 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 1--15--Thief's Trap

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:46:00 -0800

Jolson wants to survive. He is hunted by a demon. He needs to run, to escape. He needs money. To get money, he partners with a thief who is more than he seems. Once again, we meet Jolson and his hook. There is a return of Glace, Mathew Changer, and Tessla. this is episode fifteen of God Wars. It is also the arbitrary end of Book One. Book Two begins next week with a Fox story, followed by a story that is all about Tessla.

Episode 15 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 1--14--The Road From Hell

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:34:52 -0800

First, sorry about the previous abbreviated version of this story. We obviously had a bit of mp3 conversion problems,because this episode is longer than 58 seconds. Really.

Okay, We return to Hell, and to Phrandex. He is a bit tired working in the nursery and decides that he wants to see more of the world. He reaches this conclusion after he witnesses Athos and Zorce having a bit of a tiff, with Belthethsia very much involved.

Episode 14 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 1--13--Voice Over

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:24:00 -0700

An old woman living in the city dump recognizes Jolson for what he is. This is good, because she has a use for him, and for his god-wrought hook. The problem is that things don't always go as planned.

Episode 13 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 1--12--A Matter of Forgiveness--part 2

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:47:00 -0700

Ani meets her husbands old partner. She faces a temptation that makes her break a vow, and late visitors bring her a surprise she never expected. Oh yeah, there is a hellborn in here too.

Episode 12 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 1--11--A Matter of Forgiveness--Part One

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 05:04:00 -0700

While walking home, Anithia and Missa save a strange man wearing a jade green hook from a dire fate. Despite her misgivings, Ani takes the stranger home with her, little realizing that doing so endangers her and Missa's lives and souls.

Episode 11 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Side Story 1--Blackhund's Familiar

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:13:00 -0700

A side story not connected to the main story line. Blackhund's Familiar, written by Lawrence Barker, the story of a man reluctantly returning to his ancestrial home at his wife's insistance. Unfortunately for him returning is not home sweet home.

BK 1--10--Queen's Challenge

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:00:00 -0700

Queen Elise has problems. Her husband, a sex besotted drug addict, has declared that Yerden will only worship the gods of hell. His mistress and councilor are not what Elise thought. Her sword master is a little too close, and, or yeah, she is pregnant

BK 1--09--Spawn's Fee

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:50:00 -0700

Robar Joiner has the courage to dare anything. He enters the weekly fighting contest Belthethsia, a succubus from hell, holds with her body as the prize. He wants her more than anything. More than his business. More than his wife. More than his children...but he cannot win. He is too small, too weak...until he meets an escaped spawn in the Hell Hole Tavern.

Episode 9 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 1--08--Knight's Dilemma

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:25:00 -0700

Calto returns to Yylse from Grace by his queen's bidding. Once back home, he finds that he had left a few loose ends unattended. One of those loose ends is Simta. She has...changed...and that changing has upset his plans.

Episode 8 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Tavern Update

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:17:00 -0700

Update on Mark's writing, podcasting, a forthcoming blogtalk radio show, the release of Mark's book, Traitor, and information on The Write Stuff, a reality show coming to television June, 2009. http://thewritestufftv.com

Mark's website http://www.hellholetavern.com

Bk 1--07--Queen's Knight

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:14:00 -0700

When the his queen is in trouble, Calto comes running. Utilizing several fast horses, Calto runs from Yylse to Grace to discover why his queen has summoned him. Once there, he discovers that matters are much worse than he ever imagined them to be.

Episode 7 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 1--06--Nursemaid

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:00:00 -0700

Phrandex, half devil son of a god and a similian, decides that he has had enough of working in the nursery. It is time to take his first trip up the Hell Hole and into the Tavern.

Episode 6 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 1--05--Secrets

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:42:44 -0700

Simta returns, a year older, wiser, and still prone to trouble when Calto asks her to watch over Larson's widow. Sulya plots again.

Episode 5 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

BK 1--04--Singing the Arvid Blues

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:00:00 -0700

A year after Similian Rising, an aristocratic prat fallen on hard times, forced to work a merchant's caravan under the watchful eye of his former servant, learns that things are not always as they seem.

Episode 4 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 1--03--Similian Rising

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:00:00 -0700

A demon hunting knight encounters his match. A Similian who has sold her soul begs mercy from Athos, the lesser hell god. A hellborn Devil confronts them and is not impressed with the god's power, and a woman cries in pain when a goddess speaks through her daughter.

Episode 3 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 1--02--Second Chance

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:57:50 -0700

Simta, a rich bitch thief, spends a few days on a drinking spree to forget her first murder. She is accosted by a lover who is not her friend, and convinced to steal a sacred book to repay a debt. Unfortunately for her, there is a price to pay.

Episode 2 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.

Bk 1--01--Changer's Ring

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:58:09 -0700

At a time when hellborn roam the streets of Yylse, Glace, a young thief learns that his girl is more, or less, than she seems. Mathew Changer, crime lord of Yylse, covets something he should never have touched, and Tessla, an escaped soulless hellspawn who has given herself to the service of the virtuous gods as their assassin, joins battle.

Episode 1 of God Wars, a podcast novel by Mark Eller and Elizabeth Draper.