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It’s so good to be back. Season 6 is upon us; more reading, more reviews, more interviews, getting to know new authors. More flash fiction - writing prompts and stories to write and share.  We have some super exciting news to share too. Our Brand New Flash Fiction Anthology - Volume ll  - The kindle edition is on Amazon pre order right now, ahead of its release on the 2nd of December. Along with t...

For your listening pleasure! The long awaited episode where we finally pinned down Carolyn Ward-Daniels for a frank and fabulous interview discussing her latest novel The Flint Babies.  Indie writers, old and new, have gotten involved with the podcast, and we'd like to say a huge thank you to every one of them. You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon . Submit your book for a possible fu...

For your listening pleasure! Thank you, as always, to all of you, for sending in your stories. We love what you do! This episode April and I have each chosen our one stand out flash fiction piece to share with you:    The Line Surfer, written by Bob Sharp. [Daizis choice] and Next Door, written by Jayne Love. [Aprils choice] You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon . Submit your book for...

For you’re listening pleasure! This month we have both read and reviewed Rapid Eye Movement by Amanda Sheridan. Download and listen to our reviews. Maybe you'll be tempted to read this one on our recommendation, maybe not? If you’ve already read it, why not pop on social media and let us know your thoughts.  Only one more episode of flash fiction for this season and it’s the authors choice, nothin...

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you the last of those stories - the last of our...

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you one of those stories - one of three favouri...

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you one of those stories - one of three favouri...

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction, inspired by the writing-prompt The Bureau, which was suggested by a listener. Thank you, as always, for sending in your amazing stories. This episode brings you two very different flash fiction tales:   You're Fired by Daizi Rae.  the Bureau by Sue Hayward.   We will be back on 24th May with the first of three winners from our live gig at Copper Cogs. Se...

We have a candid, honest interview with Ben Andrews , a new indie author bringing his debut novel,  To My Grave (The Grave Series Book 1) , into the arena.   Download and listen to this author interview, and if you've read this one, why not pop on twitter and let us know your thoughts?  You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon . Submit your book for a possible future review to barebooksp...

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction, inspired by a charming black-and-white photograph of a small child with a stuffed elephant on wheels, stood reading the sign on a closed door that prohibits elephants. Thank you, as always, for sending in your stories. This episode brings you three stories narrated by Daizi Rae:   Moving Out by April Berry.  Rules Are Rules by Sandy Biddles.  And roundin...

We have an eye-opening interview with Richard John Thornton, author of At Hell's Gate, this time for your listening pleasure. April sounded shocking through some of it, but that's laryngitis for you. She's on the mend now, though, slowly but surely.  This is the write up of Richard's book from Amazon:  "Dedicated family man Curt Osbourne believes a diversion from the rigours of everyday routine wi...

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction from the writing prompt Roots. Thank you, as always, for sending in your stories. This episode brings you:   A step back in time with Terence, Imagine This by Sandy Biddles. An empowering and unusual story Weed by Carolyn Ward-Daniels.  And rounding off with George by Daizi Rae, a little heartache and a touch of magic. We will be back on 30th March with a...

We have a wonderful, enlightening interview with Rebecca L Marsh, author of Remember the Butterfly in this episode for your listening pleasure.  This book was released just this month, so we got to read this one nice and early. This is the write up on Amazon:  "What if you had to give up what you treasured most? Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian’s life. After witnessing her sister...

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction from a slightly different writing prompt this time, in that it was whatever inspired you from this image:   These are our top three picks from all the submissions received, for which we thank every one of you. A lesson in grief with The Swing of Time by Gerry O'Keeffe. A story of forgiveness; Solace by Jeanette Taylor Ford.  And rounding off with The Swin...

We have read and reviewed Paper Castles by B Fox in this episode for your listening pleasure.  The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did we think of it?  "Foreclosures are hitting record highs; unemployment is skyrocketing, and the economy is in shambles. Equally broke and futureless, 28–year–old James Brooke, a graduate architect, coffee-addict, and self–described average nobody has r...

Happy New Year! Flash Fiction from the writing prompt 'The Photograph' for your listening pleasure! We have three unique stories for you to kick off 2022. A beautiful, whimsical piece, Blanket Street by Ruth Powell . A look at the internal workings of a less than stable mind, The Twitcher by Sue Hayward.  And rounding off with Good Riddance by Carolyn Ward-Daniels , true love never dies. We will b...

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Christmas Flash Fiction for your listening pleasure! We have three diverse and unique Christmas stories for you, to round off 2021. Another emotional moment from Jayne Love, as only she can do, called Christmas in our House. A less on what's important from Carolyn Ward-Daniels called The Best Present. And rounding off with a bit of humour from Daizi with A Cautionary Tale. Happy N...

Flash Fiction for your listening pleasure! We have three diverse and unique stories for you, to round off season 4. Gentlemen be warned as we listen to Still Life by Carolyn Ward-Daniels. We have Who's Lucy? by Dean Wrigley and a tear jerker from Jayne Love called Loving a Stranger, all written exclusively for Bare Books.  Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe...

Daizi has read and reviewed The Headmistress by Milena McKay. A little read genre to be fair so we’re on an exciting exploration of a new, to us, style of writing.  The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did Daizi think of it, and will she be able to convince April to read it?... "A chance encounter. An unforgettable night. And back home, trouble is brewing on the remote island of Three...

Flash Fiction for your listening pleasure! We have two stories for you for the writing prompt, Sparklers, one from Carolyn Ward-Daniels and one from April. Both written exclusively for Bare Books.  Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own. The next writing prompt is Authors Choice, 500 to 1000 words if y...

April has read and reviewed Double Identity by Alison Morton. And boy did it start an interesting conversation.  The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did April think of it?... "It’s three days since dual-national Mel des Pittones threw in her job as an intelligence analyst with the French special forces to marry financial trader Gérard Rohlbert. But her dream turns to nightmare when s...

Flash Fiction for your listening pleasure! We couldn't agree on our favourite submission for the writing prompt, Dirty Weekend. So we chose two, one from Dean Wrigley and one from Carolyn Ward-Daniels. So you get to listen to four unique stories written exclusively for Bare Books.  Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction...

April has read and reviewed Heaven in the Moonlight: A Friends to Lovers Romance (The Pearl Lake Series, Book 3) by Tina Marie. The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did April think of it?... "Can love heal a heartache? It can. When you find 'the one'... Ava Petersen couldn’t be happier living in the small lakeside village of Pearl Lake. Wanting to be near her mom, she sells her spa in...

Flash fiction for your listening pleasure! Just me [Daizi] this episode, bringing you my unique flash fiction story Karma, written around this episode's writing prompt: The Scam. Plus, April and I have chosen Gerry O'Keeffes story from the submissions folder as a stand out winner that we wanted to share with you as well.  April sends her apologies for her absence in this episode, she's bogged down...

Bare Books presents Ending Samara by J W Voyce and read by Daizi Rae. Find out more about J W Voyce here >> http://jwvoyce.com/ Part Two - Chapter 6: After a Cycle is Broken [The Final Chapter] 'Marcus was eager to hear any guidance Sam might offer. Aside from being without question the wisest person he’d ever known, and an impenetrable vault of discretion, she was also gloriously idiosyncratic—bl...