TALL TALE TV - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Stories

Re-Runs ep.709 Have you ever had one of those "Huh, I remember that differently" moments? Evan Davis is an emerging author with an overactive imagination, which explains how he got here and why you're reading this – which is great. Fiction being his first love, he's written everything from bone-chilling horror to science fiction misadventures, bellyaching humor to thrilling fantasy, and every colo...

Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 19 (book 5) ep.702 A Shade-y Plan Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/ series-of-risk-and-relativity / or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/ Listen to book 3.5 htt...

Street Cred ep.707 I wrote this in 2017, but I dusted it off, gave it a quick edit, and re-recorded it. I hope you like it!   The original: https://talltaletv.com/street-cred/   ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV Website: http://www. TallTaleTV.com   ---- Story Submission ---- Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at  http...

Aurochs, Cave Bears and Other Charismatic Megafauna ep.706 Gareth D Jones is unofficially the second most widely translated science fiction short story author in the world, having been published in 33 languages. He is a father of five, two of whom are also published authors. He lives in the UK where he writes stories and reviews, fuelled by copious amounts of tea. Author Website: www.garethdjones....

Broken Bird ep.705 Vivi Kanari is a Greek author who lives with her two daughters and husband near the sea (but, in her mind, she lives in an alternative Greece, ruled by mages. Her family is almost ok with that). She enjoys writing stories influenced by mythology and folklore, and she has published some of them in Greek anthologies.    Four of her short stories, including "broken bird", has   rec...

Screw Kafka ep.704 Gustavo Bondoni is a novelist and short story writer with over four hundred stories published in fifteen countries, in seven languages.  He is a member of Codex and a Full Member of SFWA. He has published six science fiction novels including one trilogy, four monster books, a dark military fantasy and a thriller. His short fiction is collected in Pale Reflection (2020), Off the...

The Watchman ep.703 James Crowell is an aspiring writer with a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors and a love of storytelling. When not pursuing these interests, he can be found managing his YouTube channel and online writer's community: The Storyteller's Guild, reading, and cooking exotic meals with his wife. The Storyteller's Guild Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStorytellersGuild1   ----...

Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 18 (book 5) ep.702 Bear-ly a Scratch Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/ series-of-risk-and-relativity / or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/ Listen to book 3.5...

Sacrificial Love ep.701 Jamie Anthony Louis is a non-binary chicano who has been writing stories for almost a decade on their own, but recently decided they are ready to share with the world. They have been featured in Maudlin House and The Metaworker. Find them @jamieanthony187 on Twitter.     ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV Website: http://www. TallTaleT...

Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 17 (book 5) ep.700 Hjort Feelings Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/ series-of-risk-and-relativity / or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/ Listen to book 3.5 htt...

Good Heavens ep.699 Raised in New Jersey, Steve now lives in Arizona. His background is in computer hardware and software engineering. He writes mostly mainstream short stories featuring a single element of science fiction or fantasy. His stories have appeared in the Mensa Bulletin, in Calliope (a Writers' Group publication), and on Tall Tale TV. His story about delivery robots, "Here's Your Lunch...

Our Discontent ep.698 Paul Cesarini is a Professor & Dean at Loyola University New Orleans.  His fiction is published in 365 Tomorrows, Antipodean SF, the Creepy Podcast, Aphelion, Sci-Fi Shorts, Apocalypse Confidential, and Black Sheep, with stories in-press at Savage Planets and Mobius Blvd.  In his spare time, he serves as the editor / curator of Mobile Tech Weekly, at: https://flipboard.com/@p...

Winter ep.697 Paul Cesarini is a Professor & Dean at Loyola University New Orleans.  His fiction is published in 365 Tomorrows, Antipodean SF, the Creepy Podcast, Aphelion, Sci-Fi Shorts, Apocalypse Confidential, and Black Sheep, with stories in-press at Savage Planets and Mobius Blvd.  In his spare time, he serves as the editor / curator of Mobile Tech Weekly, at: https://flipboard.com/@pcesari/m...

Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 16 (book 5) ep.686 Having a God Time Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/ series-of-risk-and-relativity / or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/ Listen to book 3.5...

Misterioso ep.695 A music student who plays piano is trying to practice for a talent competition but a ghost keeps making her hit the wrong keys. Andrew Newall lives in Scotland and he hopes you enjoyed listening to "Misterioso". The term "Misterioso" is an Italian musical term for music that is played with a hint of mystery, and he felt the term fitted as the title of the story. In 2022, it was p...

Spoiled Riches ep.694 Gold, Murder, and Monsters. Cameron Craig is a writer based in the Boston area. He wrote screenplays for nearly a decade before deciding to make the switch over to novels. When he's not writing fiction, he can be found likely watching movies, playing video games or cheering on his hometown team the Tampa Bay Lightning. More TTTV Stories by Cameron Craig: https://talltaletv.co...

Not Recommended for Guests of a Philosophically Uncertain Disposition ep.693 Michelle Ann King is a writer of speculative, crime, and horror fiction whose work has appeared in over a hundred different venues, including Strange Horizons, Interzone, and Black Static. Her short story collections are available in ebook and paperback from Amazon and other online retailers. See www.transientcactus.co.uk...

Pitiless ep.692 Stephen Frame's work has appeared in a number of anthologies including "Daughter of Sarpedon" from Brigid's Gate Press, "Fabled Journey 2020" from Remastered Words and "Judge Dredd The Megazine" from Rebellion Publishing. His debut novel, an urban fantasy featuring the Big Bad Wolf working as a private eye in 1930s Los Angeles, is available now on Amazon, Kobo, Nook, and direct fro...

Rain ep.691 7-YEAR ANNIVERSARY re-recording my first submitted story. Kathy Steinemann, Grandma Birdie to her grandkids, lives near the Rocky Mountains in the land of Atwood and Shatner and Bieber. She loves words, especially when those words are frightening or futuristic or funny. Join her at  KathySteinemann.com . More TTTV Stories by Kathy Steinemann: https://talltaletv.com/tag/kathy-steinemann...

Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 15 (book 5) ep.683 A Smoothie Criminal Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/ series-of-risk-and-relativity / or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/ Listen to book 3....

Set Lasers to Exorcize  ep.689 There are no priests in space. Isabel Yacura is a writer and editor in Brooklyn, New York. She has been featured in Kelp Journal, Apricity Magazine, National Flash Fiction Day Anthology, and other publications. She's currently represented by Haley Casey at CMA Literary, and can be found @isabelyacura on Twitter.   ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube:  https://www.yout...

Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 14 (book 5) ep.683 Beyond Embare-ass-ment Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/ series-of-risk-and-relativity / or listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/ listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/ Listen to book...

Oisin's Hoard ep.687 A leprechaun's wealth is not what you think. Cora Ruskin writes both fiction and poetry, and listeners can find a list of her published work on her blog,  www.corastillwrites.wordpress.com . She also uses this blog to rave about whatever book she's currently obsessed with.  Her debut novel, 'Other People's Butterflies', is available to buy on Amazon. It's a Young Adult contemp...

Bogerd's Bad Day ep.686 An aging berserker reluctantly plucks up his ax and sword to rescue an old friend from the clutches of a rogue wizard and things go downhill as soon as he walks out his door. Robert Walton is a retired middle school teacher, rock climber and mountaineer with ascents in Yosemite and Pinnacles National Park. Walton is an experienced writer with five novels, both YA and adult,...

Born of Night Without Warning ep.685 CHRISTOPHER O'HALLORAN (he/him) is the factory-working, Canadian, actor-turned-author of PUSHING DAISY, his upcoming debut novel from Lethe Press (2025). His shorter work has been published or forthcoming from Kaleidotrope, NoSleep Podcast, Cosmic Horror Monthly, and others. He is editor of the anthology, Howls from the Wreckage. Visit COauthor.ca for stories,...