I migliori Alternative Stories podcast (2024)

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All About Blogging with Alanna Duffield 1:01:33

5d ago1:01:33

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In this episode we chat with blogger, poet and freelance writer Alanna Duffield about her writing and the art of blogging. With advice and thoughts on topics, style, frequency of posts and titles this not only a guide to getting started as a blogger but also an insight into Alanna's own creative practice. We end with a look at Alanna's poetry. Thro…

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Alethea Lyons and The Seer of York Series 40:20

12d ago40:20

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In this episode we chat with fantasy author Alethea Lyons about her series of novels and short stories called The Seer of York. We look at the influences on Thea's writing including the folklore of the British Isles and the inspiration that the City of York has been on her world. Along the way we hear excerpts from Alethea's writing read by Emily I…

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"Hair's Breadth" and "Dog Only Knows": Audio Drama by Robbie Laughton 32:35

19d ago32:35

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In this episode we share two short audio dramas by Nottingham based playwright and short fiction author Robbie Laughton. These were two of four plays we recorded with Robbie and our cast in August. You can listen to our first podcast featuring Robbie's dramas "Hairy Fairy" and "Tormeted" which has since been featured on BBC Radio, here https://www.…

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"Untethered": Short Fiction by Philippa Holloway 45:27

26d ago45:27

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In this episode we chat with novelist, academic and short story writer Philippa Holloway about her new short fiction collection "Untethered" which was published last month by Parthian. Along the way we hear excerpts from the collection performed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory. In this podcast you heard excerpts from the following stories A Cloud…

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Monologues by Stella Klein 23:31

1M ago23:31

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In this episodes we share a short series of monologues written by Stella Klein and performed by members of the Alternative Stories acting team. Stella Klein is a London-based writer of very short stories and occasional poems. Her flash and micro fiction has appeared in print and online collections published by Fish, 101 Words, Spread the Word, Flas…

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Alexandra Beaumont: Dissonance of Birdsong 45:37

1M ago45:37

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In this episode we chat with fantasy author Alexandra Beaumont about her new novel Dissonance of Birdsong (Brigids Gate Press 2024) Alexandra Beaumont is a fantasy author and folklorist whose debut novel "Testament of the Stars" was also featured on this podcast. Her latest book, Dissonance of Birdsong draws on the folklore and landscape of Cornwal…

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A Walk with Poet and Novelist Tim Relf 51:26

1M ago51:26

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In this episode of the podcast, recorded on a walk in The Welland Valley in eastern Leicestershire Chris Gregory is in conversation with novelist, poet and journalist Tim Relf. Tim writes fiction under the name T.R. Richmond and his novel "What She Left" is published by Penguin. In this podcast you can hear three poems Scrambler by Tim relf read by…

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"Hairy Fairy" and "Tormented": Audio Drama by Robbie Laughton 27:42

2M ago27:42

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In this episode we share two short audio dramas by Nottingham based playwright and short fiction author Robbie Laughton. These were two of four plays we recorded with Robbie and our cast in August and we'll be sharing the other two and more about Robbie in a forthcoming episode Hairy Fairy Big Dean is preparing for his release from prison while on …

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A Conversation with Novelist, Audio Drama Writer and Director Emily Inkpen 1:13:06

2M ago1:13:06

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Today we’re sharing an interview with novelist, short story writer and award winning audio drama script writer, Emily Inkpen. You can back our kickstarter to make season 3 of The Dex Legacy Season here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3 If you’d like to see a video version of this in…

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"Limelight": Short Fiction by Lyndsey Croal 1:12:46

2M ago1:12:46

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In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her new and acclaimed short fiction collection “Limelight”, We are also joined by Limelight’s publisher Alan Lastufka from Shortwave Publishing for a conversation about the topics covered in the collection, Lyndsey’s writing and inspiration and the world of indie publishing. The podcast includ…

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Winter Spring: An Interview with Writer Dr Rachel Knightley 20:48

2M ago20:48

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In this bonus episode we have an interview with the writer of our audio drama Winter Spring, Dr Rachel Knightley. Rachel talks with co-director Emily Inkpen about the inspiration for her story and the joy of bringing it to life in the studio. This interview was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell. If you would like to find out …

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Winter Spring: An Audio Drama 57:12

2M ago57:12

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Welcome to Season 8 of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realites Podcast. Our new season begins with Winter Spring, an audio drama by Dr Rachel Knightley. Alice Winter, her brother Ash Winter and cousin Harris Spring are the third generation of a family property company, founded by their German immigrant grandfather who taught them the one thing th…

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Plans for season 2 of our Audio Drama The Best of Men with writer Amy Boucher 17:08

6M ago17:08

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In this edition of the podcast we're chatting with writer, folklorist and historian Amy Boucher about plans for more from the world of her folk horror audio drama The Best of Men which was originally broadcast on this podcast. If you would like to find out more about the project to make season 2 of The Best of Men and to pledge your support to the …

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Margo's Story : An Audio Drama 38:23

6M ago38:23

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Following the loss of her father, Margo is trying to come to terms with bereavement and the unkindness of her classmates at school when she begins to experience some strange encounters. In this moving drama by Gemma Johnson, performed by members of the Creative Youth Company we explore Margo's journey towards recovery and the individuals and commun…

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Camlann: An audio drama: An interview with creators Ella Watts and Amber Devereux 1:02:26

10M ago1:02:26

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Camlann is the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts. In this special edition we chat with Ella and sound designer / composer Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio about the creation of the show. Chris Gregory and Dex Legacy writer Emily Inkpen chatted with Ella and Amber via zoom so the sound quality isn't always perfect. We hope this…

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Ark : An Audio Drama 33:54

11M ago33:54

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Flood survival operations are underway aboard the Ark and Captain Noah has delegated command to his sons and their partners. But as the voyage begins a spate of mysterious deaths prompt Parphia to turn detective and embark upon the world's first ever murder mystery. She is determined to record every last clue and discovery as she tries to solve the…

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"Twisted Branches": A conversation with author Dr Rachel Knightley 1:13:17

12M ago1:13:17

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Our guest on this edition of Alternative Stories is writer, writing coach and teacher Dr Rachel Knightley. We chatted on zoom about Rachel’s short story cycle “Twisted Branches” To buy a copy of Twisted Branches from the publisher Black Shuck Book please click the link below https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/twisted-branches And find out more about Rac…

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Old Friends in New Skins 1:08:31

12M ago1:08:31

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We have an extra long season finale for you, with a theme: Covers and alternate versions. Also we announce the winner of our tag 'm and bag 'm competition! Enjoy great tracks ranging from The Cure, Siouxsie and the Banshees to The Dead Weather and Marsheaux.

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Behind the Scenes of our Science Fiction Drama The Dex legacy 38:13

12M ago38:13

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In this edition we look behind the scenes at the making of our science fiction drama The Dex Legacy This podcast originally went out as an episode of The Dex Legacy Podcast and was released before the current season started. You can find out more about The Dex Legacy, subscribe and listen by searching The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app or…

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Launching season 2 of the Seren Poetry Podcast with Sarah Johnson of Seren 39:45

1y ago39:45

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The second season of the Seren Poetry Podcast begins this week and in this preview edition we chat with Sarah Johnson from Seren who will be the interviewer in this series and hear poems from the featured poets. Thank you to Sarah Johnson from Seren for being our guest in this edition Sound design and production are by Chris Gregory for Alternative…

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Whatever you do, just don't! Talking poetry with Matthew Stewart 50:03

1y ago50:03

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Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast in which we chat with poet Matthew Stewart about his new Happenstance collection “Whatever you do, just don’t” You can order a copy of the collection via Happenstance here https://www.happenstancepress.com/index.php/shop/product/47818-whatever-you-do-just-…

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Modern Lovers on the Parade Ground. 54:15

1y ago54:15

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Featuring Riki, The Modern Lovers, A Flock of Seagulls, Parade Ground, Men I Trust, L'Avenir and a nice Dutch Alternative piece by Pip Blom.

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Treasures from the East 48:20

1y ago48:20

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You like Darkwave, Post-Punk, Industrial? We've got you covered. Featuring Silent EM, Відстань, антипатія, Portion Control, Долинушка, Самые страшные тени and a dark piece of gold from Soft Cell

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Something that is not meant to be 50:55

1y ago50:55

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Featuring Visio Video, Double Echo, Summore, Solomun & Isolation Berlin, Yello and Play Dead.

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Crazy Face Factory 54:27

1+ y ago54:27

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Hello dear friends, we're back from a summer break. Of course we've been digging up some great tracks for you with a dark lining. Although it's still summer. Tracks ranging from dark New Beat (Belgium) to Children of Stun, Ulterior, Johnny Marr, Soviet Soviet and a sexy and romantic ending with 10CC. Enjoy this one and the summer while it lasts. Al…

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Children of the Night 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

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Of Blood and Wine, The Haunted Youth, You Man, Kowalski, Fehlfarben and Them are us, too. All these classs acts shine on our sacrificial altar where we perform our infectious rites for the love of music. Also, you have the chance to win a branded, quality The Infected backpack!

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Strange Hours and Cocaïne Cowboys 58:09

1+ y ago58:09

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In this episode we offer you Traitrs, Sinusoidal, Filmmaker, Department S, Recoil and Blancmange. Also we have a fresh movie tip for you and you have the chance to win a branded, quality backpack.

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A conversation with author Lyndsey Croal 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

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In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her novelette "Have You Decided on your Question?" her audio drama "Daughter of Fire and Water" and the kickstarter campaign for the forthcoming climate change edition of the "Shoreline of Infinity" magazine which she will be editing. Find out more about Lyndsey Croal by visiting her website h…

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For The Love Of Goth 53:43

1+ y ago53:43

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Featuring Fischerspooner, Staatseinde, Mareux, Black Sabbath, Winter Severity Index, Eleven Pond and Daniel Ash. All presented and discussed by your friendly show hosts Goof and Jeroen in typical Infected fashion.

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Notes From Dad's Room : An Audio Drama 1:02:33

1+ y ago1:02:33

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Performed by Carole Pluckrose and Ria Knowles https://www.spotlight.com/1418-7861-2841 Produced in association with The Boathouse Barking CIC. https://www.boathousebarkingstudios.com/ Instagram Facebook ©Carole Pluckrose 2023 Dedicated to Edgar, Anne and Sheelagh Script editors :Claire Steele, Jill Glenn, Constellations Consultancy With thanks for …

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Spell Sounds : Sea and Shore 13:22

1+ y ago13:22

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Spell sounds is an audiofiction soundscape series in which we combine poetry and prose with sound effects to evoke places, spaces and landscapes In this edition you heard the voices of Tiffany Clare, Sally Walker Taylor, Cee Cee and Chris Gregory You heard writing by Lyndsey Croal Ange Wilson Anna Chorlton Josh Holton Joana Varanda Cee Cee And Chri…

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Frasier Armitage : New Yesterday 54:07

1+ y ago54:07

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In this edition we speak to science fiction writer Frasier Armitage about his novel New Yesterday which was published earlier this year. Frasier is the author of our award winning audio drama Postcards from Another World and several pieces of short fiction. Chris Gregory met Frasier over zoom to discuss the writing process and his influences. The e…

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The Value of Blaming Oneself 1:02:22

1+ y ago1:02:22

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In this episode we take you on a trip from the reverb drenched awesomeness of The KGB, to more great bands like: The Church, Deine Lakaien, Fixions, Angelo Badalamenti and Illusionaut. Thanks for staying along for the ride and enjoy!

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Storying our Futures : Climate change and storytelling in East Africa 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

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Storying our Futures is a new podcast series looking at the climate crisis in east Africa and the ways in which storytelling can help to spread information to the local population. Through the eyes of two Kenyan storytellers, Mara and John, we travel with them through South Sudan and northern Kenya to see how the crisis is affecting local communiti…

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The Leading Ladies of Post-Punk 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

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This collection of songs by Blondie, Nina Hagen, Xmal Deutschland, Lene Lovich, and more powerful front women celebrates female independence, creativity, mood swings, and weirdness. These ladies expressed themselves in ways far beyond what is expected of the typical “nice girl”.

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A Cold Spring 1:08:51

1+ y ago1:08:51

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From Lycia to recent discoveries and tips from our listeners. An angry and raw demo by The Cure and an hommage to Ryuichi Sakamoto San. Thanks for staying along for the ride and enjoy.

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The Best of Men : An Audio Drama : Part Two 54:39

1+ y ago54:39

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Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the supernatural investigation TV show Paranormal Takedown, is in Shropshire visiting his friend Jack who claims that the Devil is active in the county. Alongside co-host Emilie Daniels, Marc has decided to make a special edition about the weird goings-on but upon arrival in the county he starts to rea…

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Spring Fever: A new novel by Thomas Legendre 39:57

1+ y ago39:57

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Thank you for listening to this edition of The Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast featuring the new novel "Spring Fever" by Thomas Legendre Readings from Spring Fever were by Tiffany Clare with Thomas Legendre playing Craig Merleau in the interview excerpt The interviewer was Chris Gregory Editing sound design and original music were by…

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Landed on the Bell Tower 52:30

1+ y ago52:30

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With: Siouxsie, Clan of Xymox, Shriekback, Yellow Magic Orchestra, FM Attack & Vandal Moon, Tones on Tail, and Sixth June, all full-length tracks!

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The Best of Men : An Audio Drama : Part One 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

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When Marc Hughes, the larger-than-life presenter of the TV show Paranormal Takedown, receives a series of increasingly desperate voice mail messages from his childhood friend Jack claiming that a great evil is loose in Shropshire, he is sceptical. Realising that investigating the story might make for great television he sets off to debunk Jack's cl…

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Missing Man - Season 4 Pilot 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

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Massive Attack, De Staat, Iggy Pop, The Waeve, Beyond Border, Death in June, and the story of Elizabeth Fraser and Jeff Buckley are all featured in this Pilot episode for Season 4 of The Infected!

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The UK Ghost Story Festival 46:05

2y ago46:05

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Thank you for listening to the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. Our guest in this edition is Alex Davis of the UK Ghost Story Festival You can find out more about the festival, book tickets and read more about the participants by visiting the festival website here https://www.ukghoststoryfestival.co.uk/ Follow the festival on twitter…

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Working Class Writers with guest editor Amber Hall 1:08:16

2y ago1:08:16

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In this podcast we look at working class writers, their work and experience with guest editor Amber Hall. We look at the difficulties that working class writers overcome and the limitations and expectation placed upon them by the wider world of literature. We speak to guests 1990s Chris and Lisa McKenzie both of whom ae part of the Working Class Co…

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"Home" : A New Novel by Cailean Steed 40:19

2y ago40:19

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Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast. In this edition we speak to Cailean Steed, the author of a new novel “Home” which is published by Raven Bloomsbury on 19th January. The novel deals with Zoe, a young woman who has grown up as part of a repressive religious cult who returns to rescue her s…

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Postcards From Another World: An Audio Drama 42:56

2y ago42:56

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Making a life on a new world following a family tragedy, Lyra and Neeva reflect on their past lines as farmers on Epsilon while coming to terms with the realities of existence on their new home, Lunasetti. Postcards From Another World by Frasier Armitage is the winner of the 2022 Pen to Print audio play competition. In Postcards from Another World …

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The Gathering : An Audio Drama 40:14

2y ago40:14

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When Sasha and Gemma’s mother dies they are contacted by the mysterious solicitor Clark, with news that the rambling and isolated family home, Harrington Hall has been left to the sisters as part of the will. There’s a catch however: in order to gain their inheritance Sasha and Gemma must spend a night together in the abandoned house… Content warni…

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The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival : A Poetry Anthology 27:11

2y ago27:11

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The Sylvia Plath literary festival celebrates the life and work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential poets. Taking place over the weekend of the 21st to 23rd of October in Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall in West Yorkshire, the festival will feature events led by and featuring contemporary poets. In this podcast we hear from some of the …

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National Poetry Day 2022 : A Seren Poetry Anthology 18:18

2y ago18:18

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For National Poetry Day 2022 we are sharing an anthology of poems recorded for the Seren Poetry Podcast which is launched on 6th October. All of the poems in this selection broadly related to this year’s National Poetry Day theme of the environment. The following poems are included - all are read by their authors. Polly Atkin - Queen of the Woods. …

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The Seren Poetry Podcast and The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival. A Poetry Special Edition 1:07:16

2y ago1:07:16

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In this edition we speak to poets and poetry editors for Seren Books Rhian Edwards and Zoe Brigley and to poet and director of The Sylvia Plath Literary Festival, Sarah Corbett You can listen to preview editions and subscribe to the Seren Poetry Podcast by searching “The Seren Poetry Podcast” in your favourite podcast app or by clicking the link be…

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Audio Drama Creators: A special Edition 1:24:27

2+ y ago1:24:27

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In this edition we talk to audio drama creators about their shows, their production processes and tips for other creators. We speak to Christina Castaneda, creator of Venice Magic Shop, David Johnson and Jodie Jasmine Hicks of Death in Podville, Emily Inkpen of The Dex Legacy, Jackie Jorgenson of Tales from the Aether and Lucy Gibb-Smith of Darkste…

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