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Happy New Year! As we move forward lets take a moment to glance back at our funny moments! Thank you for listening and supporting our third year.  Please get in touch via our social media if you have any suggestions of things that you would like to hear!  Support the show

This episode is not suitable for young children.  Wind down from the Christmas rush with our second festive radio play! Welcome back Tannin and Gabriel on a new comical adventure, this time aiding and abetting Saint Nicholas himself!  Nick was played by Ellis Jamieson  Gabriel by Catriona Scott Tannin by Arianna Ellis The Butcher by Monica Burns And Gherkin by Rosie Beech  All other parts were pla...

In this episode we are sharing some stories by Jewish authors about Hanukkah.  From the passing on of family traditions to reaching out to others during the holidays, these stories share some of the small special moments that mean so much. You can read the Stories here:  https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/1067310/jewish/My-Fathers-Maoz-Tzur.htm https://www.chabad.org/holidays...

This is the first story in our winter celebrations! We begin with a tale by Angela Carter which takes a fantastical look at the many cultural influences of western Christmas celebrations! Support the show

In this episode we take you through a cliff notes journey of this years Edinburgh fringe through the experiences of our guests! Guests links: JJ https://www.facebook.com/cheapshotcoffee/ https://www.patreon.com/spectreofawoman Cat https://www.instagram.com/thebookwyrmreviews/ Support the show

In this episode we chat to author, teacher and founder of The Good Egg Foundation Sandy Ciaramitaro. We discuss what led her to writing children's books, how she uses them to raise money to help her community and how listeners can use their creativity to do the same! Good Eggs Website:  https://www.thegoodeggs.org/ Support the show

Warning: Mentions of death, murder and violent abuse. The demonstrations and protests that are taking place in Iran are the result of years of abuse suffered by Iranian women. They are one of the most serious challenges to the establishment in years. If you can then please donate to organisations that will assist the protesters. Seek out and uplift Iranian voices on this issue. Donation Links The...

Warning: Mentions of Cannibalism and Child neglect In our final Halloween episode for 2022 we slip into the wonderfully eerie fairytale world of Angela Carter. We live in a society that puts a lot of time and energy into othering its people. Someone who is not a wolf and not human must discover the world around and within them without assistance. Support the show

In our second story of the halloween season we dive into 'Smee' by A.M. Burrage. Halloween is a wonderful time for tricks and games, but do be careful when your playing. It's all fun until someone breaks the rules! Read online here:  https://www.scaryforkids.com/smee/ Support the show

Content warning: Mention of execution. We are very excited for the lead up to Halloween! To celebrate we are bringing you a spooky story for each week of October! Our first is a tale by Washington Irving and it takes us on a walk to the guillotine! Link to the story: https://loa-shared.s3.amazonaws.com/static/pdf/Irving_German_Student.pdf Support the show

In this episode we read a story by Amos Tutuola. Who would have thought that a Tortoise would be so handsome, cunning, and a master criminal!  Support the show

Content warning: This episode contains mention of mental health conditions and the abuse of minors. In this episode we chat to author Helen Kemp about her journey to creative writing, the importance of discussing difficult subjects and the special magic of poetry. e-mail for poetry submissions: flyingstoatanthology@gmail.com Twitter @FelicityDougie and @Contact_Boundary Support the show

In this episode we read a story by Edwina Stanton Babcock. We follow a distinguished cat as they negotiate lodgings, social obligations and the call of the freedom! Support the show

In this episode we speak to producer and media advisor Vinnie Potestivo about the creative process behind reality TV, sustainable creativity and techniques to better relate to your audience. Vinnie links: https://vpe.tv https://ihaveapodcast.com Support the show

In this episode we read a story by Ernest Hemingway which follows an American couple on their Italian holiday and a cat that causes the protagonist to start questioning what she wants. Link to story:  https://www.yeyebook.com/en/ernest-hemingway-short-story-cat-in-the-rain-english-text-en/ Support the show

In this episode we chat to teenage author Shanti about how she self published her novels, her message of anti bullying,  and the inspiration behind her early books.  Guest Website:  https://www.shantihershenson.com Support the show

In this episode we read a story by H.H Munro about the trouble you can get into when you become too 'attached' to your favourite artwork.  Support the show

In this episode we speak to artist and author Lilianne Milgrom about the fascinating voyage of a single artwork, how our ideas about the female body have changed and the process of writing about artwork.  Lilianne's Website: http://www.liliannemilgromauthor.com Support the show

In this episode we read a story by Rosie Beech about flower gardens, relationships and allowing yourself to process emotions. Support the show

In this episode we welcome back voice actor Chris Dattoli to talk about his experience performing for video games. We talk about his first and favourite roles, Motion capture with other actors, and the friends you make while working for Indie dev companies. Chris's Website: http://dattolivoiceovers.com Support the show

In this episode we read a story by Eileen Piper.  This is a magical story about a young blind woman who sets out to rescue a prince. Support the show

In this episode we chat to historical fiction author Teri Brown about her debut novel "Sunflowers Beneath the Snow." We discuss developing the way writers approach characters, the window into other people lives that fiction provides and the importance of good research.  Teri's Website: https://www.terimbrown.com Support the show

In this episode we read an essay by Langston Hughes, a black American author and a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. In this essay he discusses the all encompassing nature of Jazz and how it has formed new ways of connecting to people. The essay can be read here: Jazz as Communication by Langston Hughes Support the show

In this episode we chat to author Juliet Rose about her soon to be released books, exploring real world topics in fiction, and taking time to be by yourself and think. You can find Juliet's website here:  https://www.authorjulietrose.com Support the show

Warning: The second story mentions harm to animals. In this episode we read three fairy tales by Oscar Wilde. Venture into a walled off garden, hear the song that grew a rose and finally step into a deceiving artists studio.  The stories can be read here:  The Selfish Giant  https://www.yeyebook.com/en/oscar-wilde-fable-the-selfish-giant-fairy-tale-for-kids-text/ The Nightingale and the Rose https...