Author: jenmichellemason

Jenny is a story hunter. She has explored foreign countries, canyon mazes, and burial crypts to gather the facts that make good stories. Once, she sniffed a 200-year-old skull...for research purposes. Jenny received an M.Phil from Trinity College Dublin and holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from VCFA. She has authored nearly 20 STEM books for young readers. Her inquisitive and funny nonfiction articles have appeared in Mountain Flyer, Cobblestone, and Muse magazines. Jenny also works as a freelance copy writer for nonprofits and small businesses.

Dung in the Gutter! Episode 4 Just Launched

Episode 4: Eavesdropping En route to the harbor, Blister catches two secret agent spy pigeons deliberately splatter-painting passersby. He promises not to report them to the head of their order so long as they do him a favor. They must investigate the strange electric rattraps known as Dr. van Sangfreud’s Incredible IncarceRATors. Credits: Special thanks to composer Roland Rudzitis for serving up the Blister and … Continue reading Dung in the Gutter! Episode 4 Just Launched

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Fur Realzeez. Episode 3 Is Out Now.

Episode 3: The Assignment Blister travels to the opeRATive headquarters in the ancient chambers beneath X.S. Capital Bank. Some rats give him a lukewarm welcome. Nonetheless, their leader, the legendary Madam Putreska, offers him a one-time job. A shrew at the harbor will have all the information Blister needs to carry out his assignment. Credits: Special thanks to composer Roland Rudzitis whose tune “If Only … Continue reading Fur Realzeez. Episode 3 Is Out Now.

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You Heard Right. Episode 2 Is Available

Episode 2: The Bell Tower Blister leaves Muck to fend for himself. At home in the bell tower of an abandoned cathedral, Blister confesses a secret to his pet spider, Spindle: he must bend his strict One for One and None for All credo in order to eat. He will help the animal rescue opeRATives in exchange for food. Credits: Special thanks to composer Roland … Continue reading You Heard Right. Episode 2 Is Available

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Ticks and maggots! Episode 1 Available Now

Episode One: An Apple, A Day Blister, a Tuff Tail street rat, scores a fresh apple while besting his rival Scab and her rat pack, Spit, Grime, Gag, Scum, and Snot. Blister must then save a timid Silver Whisker rat from wicked alley cats. McCallister, or Muck, reveals a dangerous electric rattrap lurking in the city of Blaakrust’s streets. Credits: Special thanks to composer Roland … Continue reading Ticks and maggots! Episode 1 Available Now

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Hungry for a Little Mystery?

Season One of the Blister and Muck Story Time Podcast Is your family hungry for a little mystery? This all-new story time podcast tails two hungry mismatched rats who must bamboozle a mad scientist capturing animals with some shocking traps.  Check out the Season One trailer and subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode. This podcast is also available on Libsyn, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, … Continue reading Hungry for a Little Mystery?

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