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| An Interview with Poet and Novelist Madeleine F White | 11 avr. 2025 | 00:58:34 | |
In this episode of the Alternative Stories podcast we're chatting with poet, novelist and audio drama writer Madeleine F White about the two books she is publishing in the first part of 2025; the poetry collection 'The Horse and The Girl' and the verse memoir 'Maiden Mother Crone' We have a full length interview with Madeleine and excerpts from the collections read by Madeleine. We also hear a clip from Madeleine's audio drama 'The Ark' based on her debut novel 'Mother of Floods' and an excerpt from an episode of the 'Write On! Audio' Podcast.
You can follow Madeleine f White on social media here https://bsky.app/profile/madeleinefwhite.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/madeleinefwhite/
The Horse and The Girl and Maiden Mother Crone are both published by Sea Crow Press. You can find out more and order copies here
Find out more about the Write On! suite of publications which Madeleine edits here Write on! https://pentoprint.org/write-on-features/
Listen to the Write On! Audio Podcast from Pen to Print here https://open.spotify.com/show/4IG6ODY67eJjTXFmC5nFP5?si=3c9f3ebcfd9d4be3 If you have enjoyed this podcast you can listen to more from our production company Alternative Stories including our new science fiction drama 'Burnout' here https://linktr.ee/AlternativeStories | |||
| A Blue Plaque Mystery: An Audio Drama by Brian Hipkin | 27 mars 2025 | 01:01:14 | |
There are hundreds of Blue Plaques on buildings around London commemorating the famous people who lived there at some time in the building’s history . But only one building has three plaques for three different people who lived in the building at the same time. Chiltern Court on Baker Street was home to novelists HG Wells and Arnold Bennett and composer Eric Coates in the early 1930s.
In this new audio drama by Brian Hipkin we imagine a pivotal meeting between the three in December 1930 and a modern day investigation into events from the 30s.
In A Blue Plaque Mystery by Brian Hipkin you heard
Ewan Bailey as Arnold Bennett Jon Glover as HG Wells Zephryn Taitte as Eric Coates Charlie Richards as The Concierge Grace Savage as Cassie Ria Knowles as Sunday Tom McEnery as Voice on the recording Maya Cohen Gregory as Phyllis Coates And Samira Ahmed as herself
A Blue Plaque Mystery was directed by Chris Gregory It was produced by Brian Hipkin and Chris Gregory and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard “Orpheus” Campbell Production sound-design and editing were by Chris Gregory The studio assistants were Holly Hughes and Maya Cohen Gregory
The music tracks in this production are Saint James Infirmary Blues by Cab Calloway By a Sleepy Lagoon by Eric Coates
You can find out more about Brian Hipkin and his work by following him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brianhipkin/
To find out more about Alternative Stories, listen to our other dramas and contact us you can find all our links here https://linktr.ee/AlternativeStories | |||
| Introducing New Alternative Stories Audio Dramas: Wasteland And Burnout | 21 mars 2025 | 00:07:03 | |
In this short episode Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen introduce two new Alternative Stories audio drama series. You can hear trailers for our two new shows Wasteland and Burnout which are both available on their own podcast platforms. To listen to Wasteland you can search "Wasteland A Dex Legacy Story" wherever you listen to podcasts or you can click here to find it https://pod.link/1790863463 If you would like to listen to Burnout you can find it by searching "Burnout Alternative Stories" in your favourite podcast app or click here to find it https://pod.link/1798982875 To follow Alternative Stories on social media you can click the links below to find and follow us on your social platform of choice https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt https://bsky.app/profile/storiesalt.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@stories.alt Follow us to learn more about upcoming Alternative Stories productions including upcoming podcasts in our ninth series. | |||
| The Earth Serenades: An Audio Drama by Emma Griffiths | 20 déc. 2024 | 00:51:48 | |
In orbit around our planet, an alien creature is listening in on Earth noise. One sound in particular seems to have a greater significance than others but what does it mean and how will Skim and Beta find out more about it? In our final Alternative Stories episode of 2024 we are bringing you the winner of the 2024 Pen to Print Audio Play Competition “The Earth Serenades” by Emma Griffiths. In “The Earth Serenades” by Emma Griffiths you can hear Tiffany Clare as Skim Emily Inkpen as Beta Sophie Macnair as Pree And Chris Gregory as Shakarn Other voices were played by Sophie Macnair and Emma Griffiths The Earth Serenades was Directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London The sound engineer was Richard Campbell Music, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory The script for the earth serenades is copyright Emma Griffiths and may not be used in whole or in part except with the permission of the author If you would like to enter the 2025 Pen to Print Audio Play Competition you need to be an unpublished audio drama writer and resident in the United Kingdom. The competition is open to entries until 5pm on Friday 21st March. You can find out more and download entry terms and conditions via the link below https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/competitions/ The interview in this episode was conducted by Emily Inkpen and the presenter was Chris Gregory | |||
| Storytelling in Games with Oscar Clark and Emily Inkpen | 06 déc. 2024 | 01:05:20 | |
In this episode we look at the world of gaming and discuss the many and varied storytelling styles and approaches within games. Our guests are games industry expert, actual-play podcaster and author Oscar Clark and novelist, audio drama author and game writer Emily Inkpen. | |||
| The Out-Of-Towners Club 2024 | 04 déc. 2024 | 00:31:40 | |
In this bonus episode of the podcast we are looking at the Script Club New York City production of "The Out-Of-Towners Club", an adapted version of an audio drama that originally ran on this podcast back in 2019. | |||
| Introducing The Writers' Gym Podcast | 29 nov. 2024 | 00:49:53 | |
In this episode we are introducing another Alternative Stories podcast you may enjoy. The Writers' Gym features Chris Gregory, Dr Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen and each week we discuss a different writing topic. Whether you are a writer yourself or simply interested in books and writing you'll find plenty to enjoy. Covering novels, short fiction, scripts, screenplays, audio drama and all stops in between you can catch the podcast by searching "The Writers Gym" in your favourite podcast app or clicking the links below. Emily's drama serial "The Dex Legacy" can be heard here https://open.spotify.com/show/1aphgDiefw4FdO8EN5LJxy?si=2908e95681354b81
Join the Writers’ Gym and book your next writing workout at https://www.rachelknightley.com/the-writers-gym/
Find out more about The Writers' Gym and Rachel Knightley by going to: https://www.rachelknightley.com/ Find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by going to: https://www.emilyinkpen.com/ Learn more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here https://alternativestories.com/
Follow the Writers’ Gym and contact us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jointhewritersgym/ https://www.facebook.com/JoinTheWritersGym/
Subscribe to The Writers’ Gym in your favourite podcast app to be notified of all new episodes as they are released. Contact us by email at thewritersgym@rachelknightley.com | |||
| "The Bone Diver": An Interview with Novelist Angie Spoto | 22 nov. 2024 | 00:55:27 | |
The Bone Diver is the latest novel from Chicago born novelist Angie Spoto who now lives in Edinburgh. Telling the story of Keir, an expert diver who is unable to kill, The Bone Diver is a gothic tale of family, the legend of the selkies and a young woman who is offered an impossible choice. | |||
| All About Blogging with Alanna Duffield | 15 nov. 2024 | 01:01:33 | |
In this episode we chat with blogger, poet and freelance writer Alanna Duffield about her writing and the art of blogging. With advice and thoughts on topics, style, frequency of posts and titles this not only a guide to getting started as a blogger but also an insight into Alanna's own creative practice. We end with a look at Alanna's poetry. Her poetry and short stories have been published by the BBC, Dear Damsels and Aurelia Magazine. Her essays and journalism have been published by Cosmopolitan, Metro and Stylist. She also runs SILT, a weekly lifestyle publication on Substack. Alanna has performed her poetry at Luxembourg Gallery, Mayfair and she was a headline performer for VERSES, a London-based poetry collective. | |||
| Alethea Lyons and The Seer of York Series | 08 nov. 2024 | 00:40:20 | |
In this episode we chat with fantasy author Alethea Lyons about her series of novels and short stories called The Seer of York. We look at the influences on Thea's writing including the folklore of the British Isles and the inspiration that the City of York has been on her world. Along the way we hear excerpts from Alethea's writing read by Emily Inkpen | |||
| "Hair's Breadth" and "Dog Only Knows": Audio Drama by Robbie Laughton | 01 nov. 2024 | 00:32:35 | |
In this episode we share two short audio dramas by Nottingham based playwright and short fiction author Robbie Laughton. "Hair's Breadth" was directed by Emily Inkpen and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. Sound design and production was by Chris Gregory. Music was by Franz Gordon. Dog Only Knows "Dog Only Knows" was directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. Sound design, music and editing were by Chris Gregory. The script for “Dog Only Knows” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author. Find out more about Robbie Laughton and his work by visiting his short fiction site Incredible Shorts here https://incredibleshorts.com/ | |||
| "Untethered": Short Fiction by Philippa Holloway | 25 oct. 2024 | 00:45:27 | |
In this episode we chat with novelist, academic and short story writer Philippa Holloway about her new short fiction collection "Untethered" which was published last month by Parthian. Along the way we hear excerpts from the collection performed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory. You can follow Philippa Holloway on X, formerly twitter here https://x.com/thejackdawspen And on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/thejackdawspen/ Find out more about Parthian Books and purchase a copy of "Untethered" here https://www.parthianbooks.com/ Follow Parthian on X here https://x.com/ParthianBooks And on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/parthian_books/
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| Monologues by Stella Klein | 18 oct. 2024 | 00:23:31 | |
In this episodes we share a short series of monologues written by Stella Klein and performed by members of the Alternative Stories acting team.
Please follow Alternative Stories on social media here | |||
| Alexandra Beaumont: Dissonance of Birdsong | 11 oct. 2024 | 00:45:37 | |
In this episode we chat with fantasy author Alexandra Beaumont about her new novel Dissonance of Birdsong (Brigids Gate Press 2024) | |||
| A Walk with Poet and Novelist Tim Relf | 08 oct. 2024 | 00:51:26 | |
In this episode of the podcast, recorded on a walk in The Welland Valley in eastern Leicestershire Chris Gregory is in conversation with novelist, poet and journalist Tim Relf. Tim writes fiction under the name T.R. Richmond and his novel "What She Left" is published by Penguin. | |||
| "Hairy Fairy" and "Tormented": Audio Drama by Robbie Laughton | 04 oct. 2024 | 00:27:42 | |
In this episode we share two short audio dramas by Nottingham based playwright and short fiction author Robbie Laughton. Hairy Fairy was directed by Emily Inkpen and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. Sound design, editing and music were by Chris Gregory. The script for “Hairy Fairy” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author.
Tormented Tormented was directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. Sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory and the music was by Franz Gordon. The script for “Tormented” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author.
Find out more about Robbie Laughton and his work by visiting his short fiction site Incredible Shorts here https://incredibleshorts.com/ | |||
| A Conversation with Novelist, Audio Drama Writer and Director Emily Inkpen | 24 sept. 2024 | 01:13:06 | |
Today we’re sharing an interview with novelist, short story writer and award winning audio drama script writer, Emily Inkpen. You can back our kickstarter to make season 3 of The Dex Legacy Season here If you’d like to see a video version of this interview you can find it on the Alternative Stories YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@alternativestoriesandfaker6885 To find out more about Emily and her world of writing , directing and teaching you can visit her website here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/about
To follow Emily on social media please kick the links below https://twitter.com/emilyinkpen https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/ | |||
| "Limelight": Short Fiction by Lyndsey Croal | 20 sept. 2024 | 01:12:46 | |
In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her new and acclaimed short fiction collection “Limelight”, We are also joined by Limelight’s publisher Alan Lastufka from Shortwave Publishing for a conversation about the topics covered in the collection, Lyndsey’s writing and inspiration and the world of indie publishing. The podcast includes excerpts from Limelight. You can also follow Lyndsey on social media https://twitter.com/writerlynds https://www.instagram.com/lyndseycroal/
To find out more about Shortwave Publishing and their work visit their website here https://shortwavepublishing.com/ You can follow Shortwave on social media https://www.instagram.com/shortwavebooks/
The stories featured in today’s podcast are copyright Lyndsey Croal and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the author’s permission.
The readings were by Chris Gregory and Lyndsey Croal
If you would like to find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/
Join us next time for an interview with the writer of the Dex Legacy Emily Inkpen. | |||
| Winter Spring: An Interview with Writer Dr Rachel Knightley | 17 sept. 2024 | 00:20:48 | |
In this bonus episode we have an interview with the writer of our audio drama Winter Spring, Dr Rachel Knightley. Rachel talks with co-director Emily Inkpen about the inspiration for her story and the joy of bringing it to life in the studio. If you would like to find out more about Rachel Knightley and her writing coaching organisation The Writers’ Gym please go to https://www.writersgym.com/ You can follow Rachel on X at https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/ Or by searching “the writers gym” wherever you listen to podcasts. | |||
| Winter Spring: An Audio Drama | 13 sept. 2024 | 00:57:12 | |
Welcome to Season 8 of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realites Podcast.
Holly Gillanders as Poppy Nic Lamont as Alice Sam Kennard as Ash David Ellis as Harris Adam Rhys-Davies as Kit Nicholas Vince as “Daddy” Winter Spring was written by Rachel Knightley It was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. Direction was by Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen. Sound design, editing and music were by Chris Gregory The script for Winter Spring is copyright Rachel Knightley and may not be reproduced in whole or part except with the written permission of the author If you would like to find out more about Rachel Knightley and her writing coaching organisation The Writers’ Gym please go to https://www.writersgym.com/ You can follow Rachel on X at https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/ Or by searching “the writers gym” wherever you listen to podcasts.
This podcast has been an Alternative Stories 2024 production presented by Holly Gillanders and Chris Gregory . | |||
| Plans for season 2 of our Audio Drama The Best of Men with writer Amy Boucher | 14 mai 2024 | 00:17:08 | |
In this edition of the podcast we're chatting with writer, folklorist and historian Amy Boucher about plans for more from the world of her folk horror audio drama The Best of Men which was originally broadcast on this podcast. If you would like to find out more about the project to make season 2 of The Best of Men and to pledge your support to the project via our kickstarter campaign you can do so here. Remember the campaign runs until 23rd May so please back it by then to enjoy our rewards and support our project. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama
To listen to the first two episodes of the drama via this podcast’s archive please go to Part one https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12499890-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-one Part two https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12600423-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-two
And to find out more about writer Amy Boucher and the folklore of Shropshire please follow her on X formerly twitter here https://twitter.com/g0blinegg | |||
| Margo's Story : An Audio Drama | 10 mai 2024 | 00:38:23 | |
Following the loss of her father, Margo is trying to come to terms with bereavement and the unkindness of her classmates at school when she begins to experience some strange encounters. In this moving drama by Gemma Johnson, performed by members of the Creative Youth Company we explore Margo's journey towards recovery and the individuals and communities that help her. Margo: Sophia Horton Aggie: Aubrey Johnson Mum: Gemma Johnson Bev the Librarian/TV Narrator: Jade Taylor Kelly: Millie Millington Kelly's Friend: Millie Dyson Daz: Charlie Woodhouse Daz's Mate 1: John Paul Harrison Daz's Mate 2: Shaye Williams Mr Bradley: Chris Gregory Simon: Michael Johnson Auntie Pat: Sehra Hussain-Choudhry The sound effects for Toby were provided by Poppy Sue the labrador
Margo’s story was Recorded on location at St Martin's Church, Castleton. Greater Manchester. The cast of young actors are members of the non profit group The Creative Youth Company: creativeyouthcompany@gmail.com Margo's story is based on an original script by Gemma Johnson The audio drama was directed by Chris Gregory and Gemma Johnson Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories
Gemma Johnson is co-founder of a non profit organisation that supports children and young people with paranormal education. To find out more please visit the website: www.juniorparanormalevents.co.uk or email juniorparanormalevents@gmail.com
We would like to thank everyone who generously backed and supported this project via our fundraising campaign or through offering their time and expertise. The script for Margo’s Story is copyright Gemma Johnson and may not be copied or reproduced in whole or part except with the permission of the author. | |||
| Camlann: An audio drama: An interview with creators Ella Watts and Amber Devereux | 12 janv. 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
Camlann is the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts. In this special edition we chat with Ella and sound designer / composer Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio about the creation of the show. To listen via Apple please click here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/camlann-an-audio-drama/id1714630550 And Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXRFAqZoVduDQ0NgcD8Fl?si=f585aedabd2f40ba Follow the Camlann team on X here https://twitter.com/camlannpod As always for new audio drama productions, if you enjoy episode one (which is out on Monday 15th January) please subscribe, leave a rating or review. These small acts of kindness go a long way to raising the profile of the show Follow Tin Can Audio on Twitter here https://twitter.com/TinCanAudio And visit Ella's website here https://www.ella-watts.com/ And follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/GejWatts
Emily Inkpen is the writer of The Dex Legacy audio drama (which you can find out more about here https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ ) books and short fiction. You can follow Emily on twitter here https://twitter.com/emilyinkpen and instagram here https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/ | |||
| Ark : An Audio Drama | 15 déc. 2023 | 00:33:54 | |
Flood survival operations are underway aboard the Ark and Captain Noah has delegated command to his sons and their partners. But as the voyage begins a spate of mysterious deaths prompt Parphia to turn detective and embark upon the world's first ever murder mystery. She is determined to record every last clue and discovery as she tries to solve the crimes, but has she bitten off more than she can chew and can she survive the mysterious Ark killer?
In Ark by Stephanie Weston you heard
Tiffany Clare as Parphia Charlie Richards as Japhet Emily Inkpen as Olla Stephanie Weston as Leah And Chris Gregory as Ham Sound design, music and editing were by Chris Gregory Ark was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London and by Richard Campbell
Ark by Stephanie Weston was the winner of the 2023 Pen to Print Audio Play competition. If you would like to enter the 2024 competition which is aimed at new and first time writers you'll need to be a resident of the UK and submit a script of approximately half an hour. You'll find a full set of regulations and more details about the competition on the pen to print website
You can find out more about Stephanie Weston by visiting her website https://tabb.cc/stephanie-weston And you can follow Stephanie on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/stephanie__weston/
This will be our final podcast of 2023 but we'll resume our seventh season early in 2024
Ark is an alternative stories 2023 production for the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. | |||
| "Twisted Branches": A conversation with author Dr Rachel Knightley | 08 déc. 2023 | 01:13:17 | |
Our guest on this edition of Alternative Stories is writer, writing coach and teacher Dr Rachel Knightley. We chatted on zoom about Rachel’s short story cycle “Twisted Branches” To buy a copy of Twisted Branches from the publisher Black Shuck Book please click the link below https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/twisted-branches And find out more about Rachel and her wider work you can visit her website here https://www.rachelknightley.com/ You can follow Rachel Knightley on X, formerly twitter, here https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley And on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/ Read Rachel’s work on Substack here https://substack.com/@drrachelknightley To find out more about Alternative Stories and our work please visit our website https://alternativestories.com/
Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. The interviewer was Chris Gregory who also did the sound design, music and editing. | |||
| Behind the Scenes of our Science Fiction Drama The Dex legacy | 24 nov. 2023 | 00:38:13 | |
In this edition we look behind the scenes at the making of our science fiction drama The Dex Legacy You can follow The Dex Legacy on X (formerly Twitter) at https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1/ Unfortunately the London Lit Lab workshop led by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen has now passed but you can join further Alternative Stories writing for audio workshops with London Lit Lab here https://www.londonlitlab.co.uk/courses/ And a free writing workshop looking behind the scenes at the Dex Legacy with Chris and Emily will be run by Pen to Print on 7th December and you can book here https://pentoprint.org/about/events/ | |||
| Launching season 2 of the Seren Poetry Podcast with Sarah Johnson of Seren | 17 nov. 2023 | 00:39:45 | |
The second season of the Seren Poetry Podcast begins this week and in this preview edition we chat with Sarah Johnson from Seren who will be the interviewer in this series and hear poems from the featured poets. Thank you to Sarah Johnson from Seren for being our guest in this edition Sound design and production are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories
Subscribe to the Seren Poetry Podcast in your favourite podcast app by searching “the seren poetry podcast” or click the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359
Workshops will be running weekly between now and mid-December
Find out more about Alternative Stories by visiting our website https://alternativestories.com/ And follow us on social media On X (twitter) https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt And on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stories.alt | |||
| Whatever you do, just don't! Talking poetry with Matthew Stewart | 10 nov. 2023 | 00:50:03 | |
Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast in which we chat with poet Matthew Stewart about his new Happenstance collection “Whatever you do, just don’t” You can order a copy of the collection via Happenstance here https://www.happenstancepress.com/index.php/shop/product/47818-whatever-you-do-just-don-t/category_pathway-64
http://www.happenstancepress.com/ Find Happenstance on x here https://twitter.com/Nell_Nelson
And read Matthew’s blog Rogue Strands here http://roguestrands.blogspot.com/
You heard a trailer for the Seren Poetry Podcast series two as part of this podcast. You can listen to season one and subscribe to be alerted when new episodes are available by searching for “The Seren Poetry Podcast” in your favourite podcast app or clicking the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359
To find out more about the Alternative Stories audio workshop series with London Lit Lab which features Chris Gregory and guests including actor and presenter Tiffany Clare go to the London Lit Lab website here https://www.londonlitlab.co.uk/courses/ Workshops will be running weekly between now and mid-December
Find out more about Alternative Stories by visiting our website https://alternativestories.com/
And follow us on social media On X (twitter) https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt And on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stories.alt | |||
| A conversation with author Lyndsey Croal | 16 juin 2023 | 00:38:13 | |
In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her novelette "Have You Decided on your Question?" her audio drama "Daughter of Fire and Water" and the kickstarter campaign for the forthcoming climate change edition of the "Shoreline of Infinity" magazine which she will be editing. Follow Lyndsey on twitter here https://twitter.com/writerlynds And instagram here https://www.instagram.com/lyndscroal/ Order a copy of Lyndsey's novelette "Have You Decided on your Question?" from Shortwave Publishing here https://shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/have-you-decided-on-your-question-novelette/ Find out more about Shoreline of Infinity and back the kickstarter campaign we talked about in the interview here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soig/shoreline-of-infinity-the-climate-change-issue Listen to both parts of Lyndsey's Alternative Stories audio drama "Daughter of Fire and Water" here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/8017320-daughter-of-fire-and-water-an-audio-drama-part-two We'd like to thank everyone who backed the Dex Legacy kickstarter campaign. With your help we reached our first stretch goal target meaning that all our recording costs have been covered. Your generosity means that season 2 will definitely be happening. Recording will start soon and we are aiming for a release in the autumn. Editions of alternative stories will be a little more sporadic over the summer period as our focus shifts to recording and editing new drama productions that we'll be sharing as part of our autumn season. Listen out though for a couple of guest edited editions and more from our spell sounds soundscape series Subscribe by searching alternative stories in your favourite podcast app to have new editions delivered to you the moment they are released. You can follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt And on instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ And you can contact us via email at office@alternativestories.com | |||
| Notes From Dad's Room : An Audio Drama | 02 juin 2023 | 01:02:33 | |
Performed by Carole Pluckrose and Ria Knowles https://www.spotlight.com/1418-7861-2841 Produced in association with The Boathouse Barking CIC. https://www.boathousebarkingstudios.com/ Instagram Facebook ©Carole Pluckrose 2023 With thanks for their enduring support and critical friendship to: Tony Humphreys, Nick Crean, Carl Blackburn. Mark and Dan Horn, Martin Heaney, Julie Wedge, Dorinda Hulton, Pen to Print and Grace and Phoebe Pluckrose-Oliver I started writing Notes From Dad's Room in 2017, a few months following my dad, Edgar's death in November 2016. As a writer and theatre maker it was the natural place to go. In 2015 Edgar had been given 3/4 weeks to live following a heart condition which he had managed for over 30 years. With an imminent terminal diagnosis when no more could be done to improve his health he came back from hospital to die at home. Despite all the predictions however he lived for a further 15 months. In large part this was to do with an attitude of mind and a full engagement still in the world, family and thought despite being bedridden and confined to his bedroom. Somehow he managed to live this period largely with grace and positivity by looking outside himself into the world, and stubbornly refusing to reduce his rich imagination and sheer love of life. He travelled through this time and space in much the way he had told me stories when I was a child. During this time I began a Facebook group, firstly for updates about Edgar's progress, but soon it turned into an open, tender and insightful conversation about death and dying. It was full of rich reflections and the resounding message was that it was a much welcome space to open up the often taboo discussion about mortality, our own and those we love. It was also a space to share stories of parent/child relationships, about the things we lay down in our children's lives that have a lifetime of significance. The play is a result of these conversations and it has been through many iterations in the intervening years, with a rehearsed reading at UEL with Ria Butler, a Zoom reading during the pandemic. It's been scrutinised by critical friends, supported by writers and writing mentors Claire Steele, Tony Humphreys, Nick Crean, Carl Blackburn. Through making this piece we want to share the story of a journey of love and caring and the liminal space inhabited in the time of impending loss. We know that so many of us live lives of caring behind closed doors and the toll emotionally and economically can be enormous. We want to share this story as an act of commonality and solidarity with those travelling this path right now. I am also a celebrant and have learnt so much from my work with families in grief when supporting them in writing and officiating funeral ceremonies.
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| Spell Sounds : Sea and Shore | 26 mai 2023 | 00:13:22 | |
Spell sounds is an audiofiction soundscape series in which we combine poetry and prose with sound effects to evoke places, spaces and landscapes You heard writing by Lyndsey Croal Ange Wilson Anna Chorlton Josh Holton Joana Varanda Cee Cee And Chris Gregory Sound effects were by Alternative Stories and from Freesound.org
Please listen out for more from our Spell Sound series soon. Thank you to everyone who has contributed pieces for the series.
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| Frasier Armitage : New Yesterday | 19 mai 2023 | 00:54:07 | |
In this edition we speak to science fiction writer Frasier Armitage about his novel New Yesterday which was published earlier this year. Frasier is the author of our award winning audio drama Postcards from Another World and several pieces of short fiction. Chris Gregory met Frasier over zoom to discuss the writing process and his influences. The excerpts from New Yesterday were read by Chris Gregory and the excerpts from Postcards from Another World featured the voices of Sarah Golding, Marie-Claire Wood and Emily Inkpen Music and sound design were by Alternative Stories and the interviewer was Chris Gregory You can find out more about Frasier by visiting https://frasierarmitage.com/ And follow him on twitter here https://twitter.com/FrasierArmitage And you can hear Postcards from Another World here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/11897671
If you enjoy science fiction you may like our sci fi serial drama The Dex Legacy which is written by Emily Inkpen. You can listen and subscribe by searching The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app or click the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 If you would like to support us to make season 2 of The Dex Legacy and gain some unique rewards along the way you can make a pledge to our kickstarter campaign here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-2 and to listen to more science fiction and climate fiction from Alternative Stories check out this podchaser playlist https://www.podchaser.com/lists/sci-fi-and-climate-fiction-on-alternative-stories-107aDoFzmM
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| Storying our Futures : Climate change and storytelling in East Africa | 12 mai 2023 | 00:41:42 | |
Storying our Futures is a new podcast series looking at the climate crisis in east Africa and the ways in which storytelling can help to spread information to the local population. Through the eyes of two Kenyan storytellers, Mara and John, we travel with them through South Sudan and northern Kenya to see how the crisis is affecting local communities. "Storying our Futures: climate resilience through indigenous knowledge" is a UK/East Africa collaborative project bringing traditional oral storytellers together with East African pastoralist communities, scientific meteorologists, journalists, and indigenous traditional climate forecasters known as Rainmakers, to amplify and explore the many ways that storytelling can support system change. Chris Gregory from Alternative Stories undertook the sound design and editing work for this podcast series.
To learn more and listen you can go to to the Adverse Camber website www.adversecamber.org or listen via Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jof3zj7OY68TLjIfdndXw?si=2aa371d9d24f433a or YouTube here https://youtu.be/ZIOdlh80Rx4 You can follow Adverse Camber and find out more about their work by following them on social media Twitter. https://twitter.com/adversecamber20
If you would like to find out more about the Dex Legacy season two kickstarter campaign you can do so here Here you’ll find information about why we need funding, what your pledges will pay for and the rewards you can get by backing the project. You’ll also be able to find out about our cast and listen to a new and exclusive piece of music by our soundtrack composer Allen Stroud. You can follow The Dex Legacy on twitter here https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy You can contact us by email via office@alternativestories.com | |||
| The Best of Men : An Audio Drama : Part Two | 07 avr. 2023 | 00:54:39 | |
Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the supernatural investigation TV show Paranormal Takedown, is in Shropshire visiting his friend Jack who claims that the Devil is active in the county. Alongside co-host Emilie Daniels, Marc has decided to make a special edition about the weird goings-on but upon arrival in the county he starts to realise that the stories he is hearing are stranger and darker than he imagined. Tiffany Clare as Emilie
Casting and actor direction is by Chris Gregory and Amy Boucher Sound effects are by Alternative Stories and from Freesound.org The script for The Best of Men is by Amy Boucher and may not be reproduced in whole or in part other than with the permission of the author.
You can find out more about our writer Amy Boucher by visiting her blog here https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/ And follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/g0blinegg Twitter https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ And contact us by email here office@alternativestories.com
Find out more about our lead actors, and hire them to voice your podcast or drama Tiffany Clare https://twitter.com/TiffanyEclair Alex White https://twitter.com/alexwhiteactor Carl Wharton https://twitter.com/carlwharton Emily Inkpen is the writer of our science fiction serial drama The Dex Legacy. Find out more and listen here https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ If you've enjoyed The Best of Men please check out our other folklore and folk horror productions via this Podchaser playlist https://www.podchaser.com/lists/folklore-folk-horror-and-fairytale-on-alternative-stories-107a9Gdi9h podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spe… https://twitter.com/spectre_sea
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| Spring Fever: A new novel by Thomas Legendre | 31 mars 2023 | 00:39:57 | |
Thank you for listening to this edition of The Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast featuring the new novel "Spring Fever" by Thomas Legendre Readings from Spring Fever were by Tiffany Clare with Thomas Legendre playing Craig Merleau in the interview excerpt The interviewer was Chris Gregory Editing sound design and original music were by Alternative Stories
Spring Fever is available now from publisher Valley Press and more widely from 1st June Order a copy directly from Valley Press here https://www.valleypressuk.com/shop/p/spring-fever Find out more about Thomas Legendre by visiting his website here https://www.thomaslegendre.com/ And follow him on twitter here https://twitter.com/legendreality
Readings in this podcast were by Tiffany Clare. You can find out more about Tiffany and hire her for your voice stage or film project by visiting her website here https://www.voicebytiffany.com/
Get updates on forthcoming Alternative Stories podcasts and find out about our writers and actors by following us on social media where we post as https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt Hire us to produce your drama or podcast. Get in touch via office@alternativestories.com Listen out for part 2 of The Best of Men by Amy Boucher coming soon. | |||
| The Best of Men : An Audio Drama : Part One | 24 mars 2023 | 00:47:15 | |
When Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the TV show Paranormal Takedown, receives a series of increasingly desperate voice mail messages from his childhood friend Jack claiming that a great evil is loose in Shropshire, he is sceptical. Realising that investigating the story might make for great television he sets off to debunk Jack's claims and finds himself at the heart of some dark and dangerous folk beliefs that seem to have spilled over from stories to reality. Tiffany Clare as Emilie Alex White as Marc Carl Wharton as Jack Music, sound design, production and editing are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories Casting and actor direction is by Chris Gregory and Amy Boucher Sound effects are by Alternative Stories and from Freesound.org The script for The Best of Men is by Amy Boucher and may not be reproduced in whole or in part other than with the permission of the author.
You can find out more about our writer Amy Boucher by visiting her blog here https://nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/ And follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/g0blinegg Twitter https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ And contact us by email here office@alternativestories.com
Find out more about our actors, and hire them to voice your podcast or drama Tiffany Clare https://twitter.com/TiffanyEclair Alex White https://twitter.com/alexwhiteactor Carl Wharton https://twitter.com/carlwharton
The second part of The Best of Men will be out in April on this podcast. Please subscribe to have it delivered to you the moment it is released. If you've enjoyed The Best of Men please check out our other folklore and folk horror productions via this Podchaser playlist https://www.podchaser.com/lists/folklore-folk-horror-and-fairytale-on-alternative-stories-107a9Gdi9h
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| The UK Ghost Story Festival | 03 févr. 2023 | 00:46:05 | |
Thank you for listening to the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. Our guest in this edition is Alex Davis of the UK Ghost Story Festival You can find out more about the festival, book tickets and read more about the participants by visiting the festival website here https://www.ukghoststoryfestival.co.uk/ Our podcast was recorded at the Museum of Making in Derby. We share excerpts from the following audio books in this podcast The Ghost Woods by C.J. Cooke (Harper Collins) Read by Paula Masterton The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell. (Raven) Read by Sheila Atim The Witch in the Well by Camilla Bruce (Penguin) The audiobook of The Witch in the Well is narrated by Christina Cole, Emily Barber and Charlotte Davey The House of Footsteps by Mathew West (Harper North) read by Joshua Manning Thank you to Alex Davis for being our guest in this edition and The Museum of Making in Derby for hosting our interview. We’d also like to thank the authors and publishers whose work is featured in this podcast. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast and would like to hear more ghostly fiction please check out our 2 part Ghostlore anthology Part one https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/10264614-ghostlore-an-audio-fiction-anthology-part-one-wilderness If this is your first time listening to our podcast please subscribe to have all future editions delivered to your podcast feed the moment they are released. You can find us by searching “alternative | |||
| Working Class Writers with guest editor Amber Hall | 27 janv. 2023 | 01:08:16 | |
In this podcast we look at working class writers, their work and experience with guest editor Amber Hall. We look at the difficulties that working class writers overcome and the limitations and expectation placed upon them by the wider world of literature. We speak to guests 1990s Chris and Lisa McKenzie both of whom ae part of the Working Class Collective, A community of working class creatives formed during the pandemic. You can follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/amber_marie_123 Amber is a member of the editorial team for Write On! and you can read an interview with her here https://pentoprint.org/write-on-interviews-writer-amber-hall/ You can follow Lisa on Twitter here https://twitter.com/redrumlisa
1990s Chris is a queer writer, poet, performer and film maker originally from Hereford and now living in Bristol You can find lots of Chris’s work via his Linktree here https://linktr.ee/1990schris And follow Chris on Twitter here https://twitter.com/1990sChris Find out more about the collective and buy the book “Lockdown Diaries of the Working Class” via their website here https://www.workingclasscollective.co.uk/ Follow the collective on Twitter here https://twitter.com/WorkingClassCol You can hear 1990s Chris performing his piece “Sink” as part of this podcast
Join us next week for a podcast about the UK Ghost Story Festival https://www.ukghoststoryfestival.co.uk/ | |||
| "Home" : A New Novel by Cailean Steed | 17 janv. 2023 | 00:40:19 | |
Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. In this edition we speak to Cailean Steed, the author of a new novel “Home” which is published by Raven Bloomsbury on 19th January. The novel deals with Zoe, a young woman who has grown up as part of a repressive religious cult who returns to rescue her sister. The interviewer was Chris Gregory Sound design, editing and music were also by Chris Gregory To find out more about Cailean Steed you can visit their website here https://www.caileansteed.com/ And follow them on social media here To order a copy of Home via the Raven Bloomsbury website follow this link https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/fiction/crime-thriller-mystery/
You may also enjoy the other podcasts made by Alternative Stories If you would like to contact us you can do so via office@alternativestories.com | |||
| Postcards From Another World: An Audio Drama | 20 déc. 2022 | 00:42:56 | |
Making a life on a new world following a family tragedy, Lyra and Neeva reflect on their past lines as farmers on Epsilon while coming to terms with the realities of existence on their new home, Lunasetti. Postcards From Another World by Frasier Armitage is the winner of the 2022 Pen to Print audio play competition. In Postcards from Another World by Frasier Armitage you heard
If you’ve enjoyed this audio drama please check out our other science fiction , fantasy and cli fi productions. Here’s a link to a podchaser playlist https://www.podchaser.com/lists/sci-fi-and-climate-fiction-on-alternative-stories-107aDoFzmM You’ll also enjoy our science fiction serial drama The Dex Legacy by Emily Inkpen – search The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app to listen and subscribe.
We’d like to end this podcast with a recommendation for an audio drama we think you’ll enjoy.. Set in the wilds of British Columbia, Darkstead is a fantasy crime drama by writer / director Lucy Gib Smith. You can listen and subscribe to Darkstead here https://www.darkstead.com/ | |||
| The Gathering : An Audio Drama | 31 oct. 2022 | 00:40:14 | |
When Sasha and Gemma’s mother dies they are contacted by the mysterious solicitor Clark, with news that the rambling and isolated family home, Harrington Hall has been left to the sisters as part of the will. There’s a catch however: in order to gain their inheritance Sasha and Gemma must spend a night together in the abandoned house… Content warning : This drama contains strong language and depictions of peril and horror. In The Gathering by Lewis Carter you can hear Miztli Rose as Sasha
Production, sound design, music and editing were by Chris Gregory Recordings of Sasha and Gemma were by Phoebe Batteson Brown Casting was by Chris Gregory and Lewis Carter Sound effects were from Freesound.org and created by the team The presenter in this podcast is Tiffany Clare The script for The Gathering is copyright Lewis Carter and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the consent of the author.
Miztli Rose and Phoebe Batteson-Brown are actors and comedians based in London.
If you’ve enjoyed The Gathering please check out more Alternative Stories drama via this Podchaser link https://www.podchaser.com/profile/lists/16596/edit | |||
| The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival : A Poetry Anthology | 12 oct. 2022 | 00:27:11 | |
The Sylvia Plath literary festival celebrates the life and work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential poets. Taking place over the weekend of the 21st to 23rd of October in Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall in West Yorkshire, the festival will feature events led by and featuring contemporary poets. In this podcast we hear from some of the poets appearing at the festival with their thoughts on Plath and readings of their poems. Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast You can find out about each of the poets featured in this podcast via the following links Find out more about the Sylvia Plath Literary Festival, order the After Sylvia anthology and book tickets for in-person and online events visit the festival’s website here https://plathfest.co.uk/ You can hear more from Polly Atkin by listening to her interview on the new Alternative Stories produced Seren Poetry Podcast. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359 And hear from Plathfest director Sarah Corbett in an extended interview in this podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/11406109 Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory Follow Alternative Stories on social media https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/ and contact us by email at office@alternativestories.com
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| National Poetry Day 2022 : A Seren Poetry Anthology | 06 oct. 2022 | 00:18:18 | |
For National Poetry Day 2022 we are sharing an anthology of poems recorded for the Seren Poetry Podcast which is launched on 6th October. All of the poems in this selection broadly related to this year’s National Poetry Day theme of the environment. Polly Atkin - Queen of the Woods. Carolyn Jess Cooke - Confrontation Christopher Meredith - Steampunk Jungle Rhian Edwards – Blodeuwedd Ben Wilkinson - Mam Tor Ilse Pedler – The Young Man and the Fox Rosalind Hudis – The Plant Hunter Eric Ngalle Charles - Homelands Kim Moore – All the Men I Never Married Number 35
All of these poems are published by Seren and you can find out more about the poets and their collections and purchase them by visiting the Seren website https://www.serenbooks.com/ You can listen to the Seren Poetry Podcast by searching for us in your favourite podcast app or following this link and selecting your favourite podcast player https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359
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| The Seren Poetry Podcast and The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival. A Poetry Special Edition | 30 sept. 2022 | 01:07:16 | |
In this edition we speak to poets and poetry editors for Seren Books Rhian Edwards and Zoe Brigley and to poet and director of The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival, Sarah Corbett You can listen to preview editions and subscribe to the Seren Poetry Podcast by searching “The Seren Poetry Podcast” in your favourite podcast app or by clicking the link below and selecting the platform on which you’d like to listen The podcast formally launches on Thursday 6th October, the UK’s National Poetry Day, with an edition featuring poet Polly Atkin and her collection “Much With Body” You can find out more about Seren Books and buy books and poetry collections here https://www.serenbooks.com/ The interview commences at 42.30 You can find out more about the festival and book tickets for events here https://plathfest.co.uk/ The presenters in this edition are Chris Gregory and Tiffany Clare The interviewer is Chris Gregory Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory | |||
| Audio Drama Creators: A special Edition | 22 juil. 2022 | 01:24:27 | |
In this edition we talk to audio drama creators about their shows, their production processes and tips for other creators. We speak to Christina Castaneda, creator of Venice Magic Shop, David Johnson and Jodie Jasmine Hicks of Death in Podville, Emily Inkpen of The Dex Legacy, Jackie Jorgenson of Tales from the Aether and Lucy Gibb-Smith of Darkstead. Thank you to the creators who joined us for this special edition. We are hugely grateful to all of them for taking the time to chat with us in this special edition. We have links to their shows, websites and social media below so please follow, subscribe, link and download to support their work Christina Castaneda's podcast is called "The Savvy Creative" and you can listen to Venice Magic Shop and her other dramas here David Johnson and Jodie Jasmine Hicks of the Fenland Films Initiative's website is here https://www.fenlandfilmsinitiative.com/ You can listen to Emily Inkpen's drama The Dex Legacy (which is produced by Alternative Stories) here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 You can listen to Jackie Jorgenson's podcast Tales from the Aether here https://anchor.fm/talesfromtheaether Lucy Gibb-Smith's drama Darkstead can be found here https://www.darkstead.com/ | |||
| Walking on Skylark Ridge by David Suff : A Midsummer Podcast | 24 juin 2022 | 00:45:56 | |
In this midsummer edition we continue the theme of nature writing . We feature Walking on Skylark Ridge by artist and writer David Suff. The book charts David’s daily walk along the same route for a year beginning at the start of the UK’s first national lockdown in which we were restricted to an hour of outdoor exercise per day. It discovers the changes in the nature along the route as the seasons change and explores the meaning of community as David shared his weekly updates in paintings and emails to his friends and followers locked down around the world You can buy a copy of Walking on Skylark Ridge, the book directly from David’s website and www.davidsuff.com where you’ll be able to see more pictures and read a bit more about it. Visit David’s Instagram page to see more of his art here https://www.instagram.com/suffdavid/ The music in this podcast is “The January Man” written by Dave Goulder and performed by Lau and Karine Polwart. Vocals and guitar by Karine Polwart and Kris Drever We are grateful to Mark Whyles and Tom Rose for their permission to use the track which you can find on the Evergreen EP by Kau Vs Karine Polwart You also heard “Searching For Lambs” by Andrew Cronshaw which featured Andrew Cronshaw playing maronvantele and zither You can find out more about the musicians you heard in this podcast by visiting their websites Lau https://www.lau-music.co.uk And to find out more about the work of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds visit their homepage here https://www.rspb.org.uk/ If this is your first time listening to the Alternative Stories podcast please consider subscribing in your favourite podcast app to have all our future editions delivered directly to your feed the moment they are released. You’ll also have access to our archive of over 120 past editions.
Walking on Skylark Ridge is an Alternative Stories 2022 production for the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities podcast. | |||
| The Ponies at The Edge of The World. Nature writing and Landscape | 03 juin 2022 | 01:12:14 | |
In today’s podcast we speak to two writers for whom nature, landscape and horses are important in their work. Catherine Munro is the author of “The Ponies At The Edge of The World” about her life in Shetland and Madeleine F White whose poetry collection “The Horse And The Girl” explores riding, the environment and the landscape of Kent. Readings are by the authors, Catherine Munro and Madeleine F White Interviews, editing and music were by Chris Gregory You can find out more about The Ponies At The Edge Of The World and buy a copy via Penguin Random House through this link https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/144/1446790/the-ponies-at-the-edge-of-the-world/9781846047268.html Find out more about Catherine Munro and read her blog entries here https://catherinemmunro.wordpress.com/ You can follow Catherine on twitter here https://twitter.com/CatherineMMunro Follow Rider Books on twitter here https://twitter.com/Rider_Books And Penguin here https://twitter.com/penguinukbooks
Follow Madeleine F White on twitter for news of the release of The Horse and The Girl and how you can buy a copy when it is released later in June 2022 https://twitter.com/madeleinefwhite The collection will be published by Lapwing Publications and you can visit their website here https://sites.google.com/a/lapwingpublications.com/lapwing-store/home Order/ pre-order by emailing them on lapwing.poetry@ntlworld.com Find out about and purchase Madeleine’s novel Mother of Floods via Good Reads here https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50646333-mother-of-floods During her interview Madeleine mentioned poetry and other writing that had influenced her work. These were as follows · Seamus Heaney – Digging and the Wishing Tree, · Exiled writers Jennifer Langer and Elena Croitoru, · Iraqi poetry, so closely bound up to land and suffering - Rain Song Poem by Badr Shakir al-Sayyab. · Equestrian writing : Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling -natural horsemanship, which is so much about the bond and connection between horse and rider and the language/ non verb Our science fiction drama serial The Dex Legacy https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 Our podcast for writers, Write On! Audio https://anchor.fm/pentoprint | |||
| The Half-Life of Snails | 22 avr. 2022 | 00:49:18 | |
In this edition we look at The Half Life of Snails, the debut novel by writer and academic Philippa Holloway. The novel deals with issues surrounding nuclear energy and the communities it affects and we talk about Philippa's trip to the Chernobyl exclusion zone as part of our interview. We have excerpts from the book read by Phoebe Holmes Find out more about Philippa Holloway by following her on social media where she posts as https://twitter.com/thejackdawspen You can follow Parhtian Books on twitter here https://twitter.com/parthianbooksAnd Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/parthian_books/ You can find out more about Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker by visiting their website at https://www.hackgreen.co.uk/ You can read Philippa Holloway's response to the Ukraine crisis here https://www.walesartsreview.org/philippa-holloway-borders/ And find out about her academic work at the University of Staffordshire here https://www.staffs.ac.uk/course/english-literature-creative-writing-ba Philippa has also written about psychogeography including this article https://www.nawe.co.uk/DB/current-wip-edition-2/articles/7-walking-in-imaginary-shoes-by-philippa-holloway.html
Finally – please check out the other podcasts mentioned in this edition Write On! Audio https://anchor.fm/pentoprint The Dex Legacy https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868546 And Chaika https://y2kpod.com/
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| Ghostlore : An audio fiction anthology. Part Two : Hauntings | 01 avr. 2022 | 00:56:59 | |
Ghostlore is an anthology of writing inspired by the folklore of ghosts and the supernatural. Edited by writer and audio dramatists Lyndsey Croal our second episode Hauntings, features the work of 11 writers and explores folklore from around the world. Our pieces and writes are The Witch by Amy Boucher We Cower in a Ruined Castle and Hope Not to Hear a Ghost by Elou Carroll Unrest by Vanessa Jae Huntress, Enchantress, Murderess by Lyndsey Croal Welcome Home by Ai Jiang Naart Stuyck by Signe Maene Ye Tak The Ghost Road by Callum McSorley The Accordionist by Anna Orridge A Fate Worse by Marisca Pichette The Island of Dolls by Sam W Pisciotta Music and production are by Chris Gregory | |||
| Ghostlore : An audio fiction anthology. Part One: Wilderness | 18 mars 2022 | 00:52:27 | |
Ghostlore is an anthology of writing inspired by the folklore of ghosts, spirits and the supernatural. Edited by writer and audio dramatists Lyndsey Croal this first edition, Wilderness, features the work of 11 writers and explores folklore from around the world. Ghostlore Part One, Wilderness is presented and edited by Lyndsey Croal. The readers are Sally Walker Taylor, Marie-Claire Wood, Maria S Picone, Lyndsey Croal and Chris Gregory. The featured pieces and writers are The Goatherd by Cormack Baldwin A Ghost of Bones and Bark by Alexandra Beaumont Sing Sorrow To The Sea And the Waves Will Answer by Lyndsey Croal The Smiling Folk by E L Crocker Excerpt from “Mischief Acts” by Zoe Gilbert God is Neither Man Nor Ghost by Gessica Sakamoto Martini Birth Story by Maria S Picone Your Name Repeated by Tamara Rogers There is an Instinct by Melinda Salisbury The Hobby Lanterns by Cat Voleur Spring Hollow Secret God Sleeping by Lorraine Wilson Music and production are by Chris Gregory | |||