The Tiny Bookcase

Storytelling Podcasts

The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours! Support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase?fan_landing=true

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United Kingdom

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The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours! Support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase?fan_landing=true

Language:

English

Episodes

#112: The Arena

1/30/2023
Ben and Nico fly solo with the prompt "The Arena". Two tales are told! Support the show

Duration:00:33:31

#111: Interview with Shauna Lawless

1/23/2023
Ben and Nico are joined by the author of The Sons of Gods and Fighting Men - Shauna Lawless. They talk Irish history, representation in Historical Fiction, and Russian classics. This one is heavy! Support the show

Duration:00:44:34

#110: Tomorrow with Shauna Lawless

1/16/2023
Ben and Nico are joined by the author of "Children of Gods and Fighting Men" - Shauna Lawless. Together they take on the prompt Tomorrow... today! Support the show

Duration:00:50:35

#109: 2022 In Review

1/9/2023
Another year slips by, but this one was filled with stories! Join Ben and Nico as they pick their favourite tales of 2022. Plus, the Patreons get their say too! Support the show

Duration:00:39:51

#108: Write Hard

12/23/2022
The insidious plans of Book Thieves ensnare Ben & Nico as they meet to celebrate the festive season at Bookatomi Plaza. Now they must tell stories (and fight) to survive. Welcome to the party pals. Support the show

Duration:00:12:35

#107: Interview with Matt Adcock

12/19/2022
A dive into the psyche of the kind of man who can write while listening to music (with lyrics!) and is made all the more dangerous by finding an ally. Ben and Nico have some trouble on their hands. Support the show

Duration:00:42:53

#106 Peacock with Matt Adcock

12/11/2022
Strange exhibits, mascot suits, and sexologists. It could only be an episode of the Tiny Bookcase! Join Ben and Nico as they share tales with Matt Adcock, author of Complete Darkness. Support the show

Duration:00:54:25

#105: Interview with Mark Brandon

12/5/2022
Old questions shared with new friends! Ben and Nico dredge up the first questions they ever asked, and put them to the marvellous Mark Brandon. Support the show

Duration:00:57:13

#104: (Nano pt. 4) Final Drafts with Ben

11/28/2022
Ben makes bold claims of a final draft, will it stand the test of a reading? There's only one way to find out- in our last NANO episode! Support the show

Duration:00:42:37

#103: (Nano pt. 3) Drafting with Nico

11/21/2022
A chapter about Dwarfs or Dwarves from Nico's WIP, Imposter Syndrome, and the terrible terror of the edit. All this and more in this new episode of The Tiny Bookcase. Support the show

Duration:00:53:14

#102: (Nano pt. 2) Ben's '22 WIP

11/14/2022
NANOWRIMO enters its second week. In our second '22 NANO episode, Nico reads part of Ben's work and the talk turns to what it means to start the editing process. Support the show

Duration:00:51:40

#101: (Nano pt. 1) Nico's '22 WIP

11/7/2022
NANOWRIMO is upon us again, in our first NANO episode Ben reads part of Nico's work, and the pair discuss what it means to write a first draft. Support the show

Duration:00:42:24

#100: 100 and Luscious with Mark Brandon

10/31/2022
It's episode 100! It's Halloween! It's the incredibly talented Mark Brandon, author of Colossus of the Thames! It's too many flipping things, so get comfy for a bumper FIVE story episode. Support the show

Duration:01:21:16

#99: Interview with Shona Kinsella

10/24/2022
Ben and Nico take their chance to grill Shona Kinsella, Chair of the British Fantasy Society, on all things books. Libraries were drained, and none of it shall be committed to celluloid, all will be revealed in the episode! Support the show

Duration:00:40:49

#98: Twisted with Shona Kinsella

10/17/2022
Ben and Nico get things all turned around as they are joined by Shona Kinsella, Chair of the British Fantasy Society to take on the prompt "Twisted". Support the show

Duration:00:42:12

#97: Interview with Cat Hellisen

10/10/2022
Ben and Nico take a deep dive with author Cat Hellisen. Gross-out descriptions abound as they talk all things writing! Support the show

Duration:00:51:11

#96: Currency with Cat Hellisen

10/3/2022
Money makes the world go around, but it's stories that keep us going! Ben & Nico are joined by Cat Hellisen author of 'Thief Mage, Beggar Mage'. Will they put their money where their mouths are- or be forced to cash out, as they take on the prompt: "Currency". Support the show

Duration:00:44:00

#95: The Bear

9/25/2022
Ben and Nico tuck into another prompt, this time it's ten feet tall, and can take your noggin off with a single punch. Prepare to face, The Bear! Support the show

Duration:00:42:11

#94: A Token

9/19/2022
Ben and Nico DIG into a new prompt, do we SPY new listeners? Only one way to find out, lets see how they handle "A Token" Support the show

Duration:00:41:21

#93: Interview with E.M. Faulds

9/12/2022
We dive into the mind of E.M. Faulds, what strange treasures will we uncover? Join Ben, Nico, and Beth as they talk about Pratchett (as usual), Prose and Peculiarities. Support the show

Duration:00:37:13

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