Alternative Stories and Fake Realities

Send us Fan Mail Jim Neat : The Case of a Young Man Down on his Luck by Mary J. Oliver.   In this edition of the podcast we adapt extracts from Mary J Oliver's memoir / travelogue / poetry collection about her father, Jim Neat, a hobo in depression era Canada. This edition of the podcast also includes some information about our forthcoming writer submission requests which will be going out in...

Send us Fan Mail Anglia Part Four : Endings A storm is gathering as Rachel and David head out to sea with the mysterious Davies.  Millie and Laura are trying to find Rachel while Awira's fate lies in the balance.   The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to e...

Send us Fan Mail Anglia Part Three  : Shadows Journalist Rachel Woods' investigation into the ongoing migrant crisis continues with help from Millie.  Meanwhile, Kurdish migrant Awira and her friends are starting to feel the net tighten around them.  What can Rachel and Millie do to help? The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small co...

Send us Fan Mail Anglia Part Two : Migrants Journalist Rachel Woods continues her investigation into the migrant crisis unfolding in a remote part of Eastern England.  Meanwhile Millie meets Awira, a migrant trying to evade the British authorities.  The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of m...

Send us Fan Mail Anglia part One : Arrivals The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the story of three women whose lives are affected by the crisis. This is the first of...

Send us Fan Mail A novelist tries to come to terms with the process of finishing her novel and talks about the mixed emotions she feels about reaching this landmark.  Written and performed by Jackie Jorgenson this humorous piece is dedicated to all writers and novelists and particularly to those participating in National Novel Writing Month 2019 This edition also includes a trailer for our forthco...

Send us Fan Mail Alison Daniels is given a wind-up musical box to look after overnight.  But what secrets does the box hold and why does it keep playing of its own accord?  Our ghostly short story A Musical Box is read by Abigail Reno.  Reader : Abigail Reno Presenter : Kelli Winkler Original music, soundscape and writing by Chris Gregory Whispers in the background!! : Cheyenne Bramwell To find ou...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition poet Cheyenne Bramwell presents her long form poem Fading Fires which she performs herself.  In the style of an epic poem, this work imagines a civilization, reeling from war and hardship and learning to live at peace once more. Fading Fires written and performed by Cheyenne Bramwell Music and soundscape by Chris Gregory Sound effects by Freesounds.org Presented by...

Send us Fan Mail In this latest edition of our Farewell Monologues series of short episodes Chelsie Buckner, the poet known as Poems and Peonies, performs her verse story, Mojave.  We also provide details on how writers, poets and dramatists can contribute to the podcast. Mojave : Written and performed by Chelsie Buckner Music : Written by Chris Gregory and performed by Chris Gregory, Anjy Hall, C...

Send us Fan Mail In the second of our series of Farewell Monologues we take a look at bereavement through the eyes of our regular presenter, Kelli Winkler.  The loss of a loved one is tough and a very individual experience.  In this monologue Kelli gives us an insight into her experience of loss and the memories and feelings it provokes.  Kelli Winkler :  Writer and performer Tiffany Clare :  Pres...

Send us Fan Mail In our first poetry special edition of the podcast we feature the work of three poets: Will Burns, Chelsie Buckner and Julie Stevens.   The podcast is presented by Kelli Winkler and Chris Gregory Will Burns @TroubledStriker on twitter Chelsie Buckner @poemsandpeonies on instagram and Julie Stevens @jumpingjulespoetry on twitter and instagram. Find out more about the poets includin...

Send us Fan Mail In the first of a series of mini episodes, Farewell Monologues, we explore departure, saying goodbye, endings and changes.  In this monologue Abby Hilden is Sarah, a young woman leaving a relationship and contemplating lost time and an uncertain future. Sarah :  Abby Hilden Presenter Kelli Winkler Music and sound design : Chris Gregory For more information visit our website https:...

Send us Fan Mail Two cousins reunited after many years unearth a dark family secret that threatens to destroy their relationship.  In a break from our theme of mythology we consider the ways in which different individuals can view the same set of events drawing vastly different conclusions.  Strong language and sexual references. Listener discretion is advised. Catharine Daddario :  Veronica Tiffa...

Send us Fan Mail Emily Horner, a talented singer songwriter struggles with confidence, anxiety and identity in our latest audio drama.  Taking the name "Echo" as a mask to hide behind, Emily begins to make her way in the world of professional music.  This episode stars singer songwriter Micah Cottingham (MICVH) as Echo and features some of her original music.  This music is used with Mic...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing our theme of new writing based upon stories from Ovid's Metamorphoses (and from mythology in general) this episode features an audio drama and poem based on the myth of Daphne and Apollo.  The audio drama "No Words" features Tiffany Clare as Naomi, Charlie Richards as Robert and Federico Foglia as The Museum Attendant.  Narration is by Kelli Winkler and o...