Writing and Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns

A ghost story at an all-girls boarding school just in time for Halloween… The Matron of Hawthorne Hall was written by myself, and inspired by my time working at an exclusive boarding school in the countryside outside of London England.   The story is read by Kristi Stewart, a professional voice actor and frequent performer for this podcast.   The Matron of Hawthorne Hall is published in the curren...

What are those dark shadows in the trees? You may never camp again… PLUS - Building a career with short stories. This episode features a short horror story by Mark Leslie called The Shadow Men, read by himself. Would you love a print version of this tale and other creepy offerings? Mark Leslie is in the last days of a Kickstarter for his updated and illustrated anniversary collection ONE HAND SCRE...

Episode 44 - Treats and an Interview with Robert Stahl Sticky Pumpkin Guts and Unlikely Ghouls… Read Me a Nightmare presents “Treats”, written and read by Robert Stahl. Stay tuned after this short horror romp for an interview with the author where we talk about the writing process, life as a horror writer, rescue dogs, and the pros and cons of writing long. Treats was first published in Oct 2019 i...

Even Scarecrows love a carnival… Our episode today features Christopher Henckel and his short story "Remember the Gallscream." I bought this tale for Book #1 of the HorrorLite Anthologies CURSED AND CREEPY. Born in the backwoods of West Virginia, Christopher Henckel is a country boy down to his molecular structure. He now lives in New Zealand with his lovely partner, Annaliese, and two equally lov...

Jingle, Jingle. Any time of year is a good time for Christmas Horror. R.J.K. Lee not only reads his own story, "Memo From the Jolly Overlords", but also sticks around for a candid interview. Are you addicted to short stories? Desperately trying to figure out how to make money writing? Yup. Hang out for the chat afterwards. Memo From the Jolly Overlords was first broadcast on the Weird Ch...

You never know what you might find-- or lose-- in an antique shop. Our episode today features Shannon Fox and her short story "The Garden Party." I bought this tale for Book #1 of the HorrorLite Anthologies CURSED AND CREEPY. "The Garden Party" was originally published in September 2019 in the anthology Cursed Collectibles.  If you are interested in learning about a great writi...

This tomato is spicy! "Minny and the Mutant Tomato" is an original story written by Angelique Fawns for the anthology Cursed and Creepy . Minny Brown wants to win the local fair and she’ll do anything to make sure her tomatoes are the biggest on Pelee Island. Including stealing her dad’s ultra-secret growth serum.  The new formula works too well. A mutant tomato pops up and he's not...

Not all snakes are reptiles. "A Cold Slither Killing" first appeared in Heavy Metal Nightmares anthology by Phobica Books March, 2023. This story is voiced by Kristi Stewart. She is a regular performer for Read Me A Nightmare. Her career has taken her from the newsroom, as an associate producer, a promotions director in country radio as well as a public relations manager for a not for pr...

If you go into the woods today... Beware the Zaggamung. James Hancock is a writer/screenwriter of comedy, thriller, horror, sci-fi and twisted fairy tales.  A few of his short screenplays have been made into films, and he has been published in print magazines, online, and in anthology books. He lives in England, with his wife and two daughters.  And a bunch of pets he insisted his girls could NOT...

So you're a shark, and you are looking for the best place to hang. What if there was a Trip Advisor for sea life? On today's episode, Pete Lead, a fellow author and improv actor presents his own story, "A Review of Bondi Beach, written by Henry the Shark."    Pete Lead is a writer, narrator, and facilitator who currently calls New Zealand his home. You can learn more about him...

Who is the ghost you see everyday? A gothic cautionary tale. This episode features a flash fiction piece by Amanda Cecelia Lang called "The Woman in the Churchyard".  It was first presented by Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast in June 2020.  Our retelling is brought to life by Karen Shute, one of the biggest horror experts I know, and a regular performer on this podcast.  Amanda C...

Beware! If you enter this bookstore...  Plus how can you build a career and sustainable income with short stories? This episode features a short horror story by Mark Leslie called Browsers, read by Eric Bryan Moore. Mark Leslie has published more than 25 books. He has a comedy horror series featuring a Canadian Werewolf, several standalone thrillers and horror novels, a set of paranormal non-ficti...

How do you win Writers of the Future? What are the steps to growing a successful writing career?  PLUS how do you retire from dragon slaying? David Hankins has returned from the Writers of the Future Awards Gala. His story "Death and the Taxman" was a winner and can be found in L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future Vol. 39 . For this episode we are presenting another story of his...

Anita Brown has just met the sexiest man in London. Why has he given her an Iguana? "The Guanche, the Iguana, & the Kidnapping of Anita Brown" was first published by Allegory Ezine in their Spring/Summer 2022 issue. This episode features an interview with Brandon Case, author and erstwhile government cog, who fled reality to live in unsettling worlds of science and magic. He has rece...

There's nothing quite like a bucket list with a body count. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Profanity, violence, vigilantism. Eda Obey (pen name EH Obey) reads the first two chapters of her novella KILLER RV. Buy From Amazon Baltimore housewife Delilah is thrilled to make friends with her new neighbor Peggy, who has terminal cancer, a vicious little dog, and an RV with a gimp drawer. https://www.lastgirlsc...

Cosmic Horror lurks in Arizona. Can one ex-military recluse save the world? "Kutulu in the Desert" first appeared in DreamForge Magazine's Halloween edition Dark Visions on October 17th, 2022. This episode features an interview with Jane Noel, the designer who created the art work for this story.  Jane talks about fiction as an inspiration for art, and her journey with DreamForge Ma...

How far would you take your wedding vows? "Till Death Do Us Part" was written by James Hancock and first published in the anthology Broken Promises.  He narrates his own story. James Hancock is a writer/screenwriter of comedy, thriller, horror, sci-fi and twisted fairy tales.  A few of his short screenplays have been made into films, and he has been published in print magazines, online,...

Try Floatation Therapy. It will be relaxing. We promise. "MgS04" was written by Angelique Fawns and first broadcast on The Other Stories in March 2020. If this story doesn't scare you, Karen Shute's true life experience in a floatation chamber will 100 % -- stay tuned after her reading to hear a story so unbelievably frightening that I wish I wrote it!  Karen Shute is an editor...

Ogri is an Osset from Oberon. His dream is to be a dancer. But his destiny is in the rodeo ring... " Ogri Trips the Light Fantastic " was written by Angelique Fawns and published November 15, 2022 on dreamofshadows.co.uk . Dream of Shadows is a London based website that features monthly horror and fantasy stories.   Ogri Trips the Light Fantastic is a science fiction flash that features...

How far would you go to live in a crime-free world? And what are you willing to forget? "A Time To Forget" was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the anthology Pulp Modern: Tech Noir  by Pulp Modern and publisher Alec Cizak. AN ENSEMBLE CAST PERFORMANCE (in order of appearance) Frank- The CFO - Kelly Pidgeon Betty - The Scientist - Karen Shute Honour - Pleasure Provider -...

In a Solarpunk world, some pay a high price for Utopia. Honour is about to learn a sordid secret... Kristi Stewart reads our tease and introduces us to Honour. Honour first came to life in the pages of Pulp Modern:Tech Noir. The story "A Time To Forget"  as originally presented will be performed by a cast of all Read Me A Nightmare's voice actors in the next episode! Kristi has work...

Looking for a short story guaranteed to make you laugh? Or snort? Only 6 minutes long! "Why Ride A Broom" was written by Angelique Fawns and can be read free at Dark Dispatch .   This stallion is about to learn some manners.... the hard way.   Sandra Ruttan is the publisher of Dark Dispatch and she chats with us after the reading about success with novel writing, running an e-zine, and h...

Sharks aren't the most dangerous thing at this Texan beach... "The Trouble At Surfside Beach" was written by Angelique Fawns and can be read free at Pif Magazine, first published in December 2021. PIF MAGAZINE WARNING: This flash fiction deals with the death penalty and may be triggering. Kelly Pidgeon is our guest reader and interview. ** The Interview starts nine minutes in if you...

It's a post-apocalyptic world where only teenagers have survived. This future world is ruled by battling bands... "The New Mutants" was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the anthology Gotta Wear Eclipse Glasses  by Third Flatiron Publishing. This story was a Tangent On-Line Recommended Read for 2020. Kristi Stewart is back by popular demand, and not only reads us thi...

Sabrina climbs aboard an ancient Ferris wheel. She may have a disability, but that won't slow down the ride of her life. "The Last Ride" was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the anthology The Corona Book of Ghost Stories.  Caterina Papadopoulos is our voice actress and she brings her years of radio and broadcast experience to Read Me A Nightmare. You can find her ma...