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Merry Christmas! Welcome to our bumper flash fiction Christmas special. We're excited to introduce five, yes, five flash fiction stories for your Christmas listening pleasure: The Great Christmas Heist by Daizi Rae A Tree on the GGG by Ande Hall Driving Home for Christmas by Lucy Wallis T'is the Season... by Sue Hayward Christmas Drinks by Jacqui Jay We wish you all a merry christmas and a prosperous and happy 2026. April and Daizi ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt given out on our socials was Young Adult, and we're sharing two of our favourite stories with you: Pal by Beverley Chapman Two Ps in a Pod by Emily George ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! It's our pleasure to welcome Ruth Estevez to Bare Books. She is the author of Jiddy Vardy. Ruth has exceptional life experience that enriches her writing in the best way. ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt given out on our socials was Romance, and we're sharing two of our favourite stories with you: The Notebook by JC Christie The Posy by Emily George ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! A warm Bare Books welcome to Patsy C Robertson, author of A Concoction of Lies. Meet a new indie author who proves that retiring is just another new beginning... ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt given out on our socials was Sci-Fi, and we're sharing three of our favourite stories with you: Saving the Planet by Jacqui Jay The Spiralling Quiet by Daizi Rae Echo 9 by JC Christie ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! A heart felt Bare Books welcome to Eric Johnson, author of A Walk Through The Years. Meet a new indie author with an old soul... ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Humour and we're sharing three of our favourite stories with you: The Dress by Emily George The Conversation by Carolyn Ward-Daniels I Died on a Tuesday by Daizi Rae ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! A slightly madcap, but humorous Bare Books welcome to Nick Morrish, author of The Perfect Fool. An interesting look into the man and his words... ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Mystery and we're sharing two more of our favourite stories with you: The Olympic Mystery by Dean Wrigley The Vanishing by Daizi Rae ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! A slightly scary Bare Books welcome to Edward Rosick, author of Where the Grass Don't Grow and Vultures Sing. The faint of heart need not enter! A terrific conversation with a dark writer... ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Fantasy and we're sharing two more of our favourite stories with you: The Welsh Dragon by Sue Hayward Barbegazi by Craig Deegan ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! A warm Bare Books welcome to Karen Green, author of Yellow Birds. "Just as Kait believes she has found her place among a group of Birds travelling together in a messy van, a young man with the eye-roll worthy name of Horizon sits beside her one night and alters her fragile plan for the foreseeable future." ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Horror and we're sharing two more stories with you, dear listener: The Skeleton Melody of April by KL Bexon When the Bees Go by Craig Deegan ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! When Pip popped back up on our radar, we were chuffed to little pieces. The training wheels are off and she is in full flight with her second novel, PYG. If your funny bone is engaged and you don't mind a bit of smut, you're in for a treat. See you on the inside. ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Hello again! We're excited to introduce our first flash fiction episode for the new season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Historical Fiction and we're sharing two stories with you dear listener: Moonlight and the Gallows by JC Christie The Eye of the Beholder by Jacqui Jay ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from our anthologies are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to info@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @lou_strong www.barebooks.co.uk

Welcome back, we can’t tell you how chuffed we are you’ve joined us for season 10. And we’re kicking off with a stroll down memory lane for the two hosts, Daizi and April, to their radio broadcasting days. Listen to a relaxed and informative chat with indie author Laura Lee all about her book Saturn’s Favourite Music. See you on the inside.

For our final episode this season we are interviewing Amanda Sheridan. Download this episode today and get to know indie author Amanda Sheridan along with Daizi and April as they chat all things Rapid Eye Movement, the series, and the new spin off, Lucy's Story. Learn more about Amanda on her facebook page: Amanda Sheridan Author ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume llI on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @loufromhorse

In this episode, April and Daizi are visiting the flash fiction writing prompt; The Daffodils No Longer Smile. They are sharing two brand-new stories with you. One dark with a definite humourous twist, and one thought provoking speculative fiction. Thank you for sharing your words with everyone... The Grim Florist by Bob Sharp. Golden Hour by April Berry. ______________________ www.barebooks.co.uk You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume llI on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @loufromhorse

Download this episode today and get to know Andrew Hastie along with April and Jacqui Jay as they have an enlightening, entertaining chat. Anachronist: A Time Travel Adventure. The Infinity Engines, Book 1 by Andrew Hastie. Learn more about Andrew Hastie at infinityengines.com ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume llI on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Eloise Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @loufromhorse