Episode 93: Mom's Dream
Mom's Dream: A woman opts for eternal life to continue her spiritual mission, but got more than she bargained for.
Another author collaboration! We hope you enjoy this new, original story, co-written by Don Muchow and my MOTHER, Edna Del Toro! Just in time for Mother's Day 2023.
Edna Del Toro is a loving mother and friend to all who meet her. She is still caring for her own mother, who is currently 93 years young and a proud Boriqua (Puerto Rican) who encourages EVERYONE she meets to learn to speak Spanish.
Edna is beloved by everyone she meets and a devoted Nichirin Buddhist. She chants "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo" in an effort to further kosen rufu (world peace) and her own happiness, as well as the happiness of everyone around her. She was a devoted teacher in the Pittsburgh Public School system her entire 40 year career. But secretly, she has a passion for writing, reading and photography. One of the BIGGEST supporters of the Untold Tales podcast, we are excited to share her creative writing talents with you. This story is based off a very vivid dream that she had one April morning in 2023. Her eldest daughter (me) encouraged her to write it down and flesh it out. Thank you, Don, for supporting my mom with your marvelous storytelling talent.
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Guest Author
Don Muchow is a guest writer on the Untold Tales podcast. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit.
He has appeared in 10 episodes and is scheduled for 9 more in the near future.
Narrator / Co-Founder / Producer
Melissa Del Toro Schaffner is the primary Narrator for ALL the UNTOLD TALES episodes. She is an American Voice Actor and the co-creator narrator of The Untold Tales Podcast. She provides compelling voiceover and storytelling to help you emotionally connect with your ideal customers, driving sales and interest. Melissa is a dynamic mom of an only and enjoys bringing stories to life! Her background is in Electrical Engineering and Project Management and she has her MBA (an educational and work background she shares with Jeff). Focused on audiobooks, television and radio commercials, animation and video games, corporate narration, live events and eLearning projects as her primary craf, Melissa has also volunteered her voice for numerous educational materials and studied the craft under experts in the industry for over a decade. She was nominated for Best Animation Voiceover in 2024 by The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) and her top notch studio sound is signed off by audio engineering powerhouses. She is the voice of main protagonist Minny from Cerulean Summer ( https://tinyurl.com/8efrxet9 ), and Lace in Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa ( https://tinyurl.com/9afky7pd ), and has narrated several audiobook titles on Audible ( https://tinyurl.com/mry9vyyp ). She has voiced dozens of memorable characters on the popular Children’s S.T.E.M. Podcast “Who Smarted?!” and was also a contestant on the nationally televised game show “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire”. When she’s not in the studio, she can be found playing Roblox with her daughter, plotting miracles with her hus… Read More
