Latest Writing Drama Podcast Episodes
s03e02 - Bingo
100 Words of Astounding Beauty - April 30, 2024 10:44 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we turn around and around, clinging to each other for stability. The stories are: 'Marble Run' by Amelia Armande 'Fill it up, Derek!' by Joshua Cri...
Sleep Edition: Soft Summer Rain
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - April 30, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSpecial Sleep Edition: Today's story, Soft Summer Rain, is a sleepy story that may lull you into a gentle nap or a goodnight's sleep. Today's prompt was inspired by a rainy local authors' event and the drowsiness that came after a day of selling my books to new readers. It's a special story wi...
Infinity Plus One
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - April 16, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Infinity Plus One, two sisters argue over who loves cinnamon toast the most. Today's prompt was loosely chosen based on my use of an infinity strap during a virtual yoga class. It's one of my favorite yoga props, a short cotton strap sewn in the shape of an infinity sign or f...
Caz Frear Interview & Women’s Prize reviews.
Quick Book Reviews - April 15, 2024 03:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsI Interview Caz Frear about her latest book “Five Bad Deeds” Plus I review 4 more books from the Women’s Prize Fiction Longlist which include: Nightbloom by Peace Adzo Medie, Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan. And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliot. Hangman by Maya Binyam. PLUS Caz Fre...
Friday special with Alexandra Potter
Quick Book Reviews - April 12, 2024 03:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFriday special with Alexandra potter I interview Alexandra Potter about her latest book “More Confessions of a Forty Something F Up” Alexander’s book recommendations are: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus The Excitements by C J Wray One Love by Matt Cain One Day by David Nicholls Hos...
C L Taylor interview AND more Women's Prize reviews
Quick Book Reviews - April 08, 2024 03:26 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsI interview C L Taylor about her latest book “Every Move You Make”. Plus I review another four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist: Brotherless Night by V V Ganeshananthan In Defence Of The Act by Effie Black The Maiden by Kate Foster The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright. PLUS The...
Tread Softly
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - April 02, 2024 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Tread Softly, a young woman reflects on lessons she learned from her older brother. Today's prompt was inspired by a book of the same title. When I was young, I loved Tread Softly by Corinne Gerson. I recently tracked down a copy and was delighted to read it again. As alwa...
s03e01 - Belfort
100 Words of Astounding Beauty - April 01, 2024 12:28 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this episode we get to grips with life, death and the bell that tolls. The stories are: 'The Squeaky Wheel' by Amelia Armande 'Send in the clowns' by Joshua Cri...
Women's Prize & Alina Khawajah
Quick Book Reviews - April 01, 2024 08:19 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsI discuss the Women's Prize Longlist and interview Alina Khawajah about her latest book “Maya’s Laws of Love” Plus I review four books from the Women’s Prize Fiction longlist: Western lane by Chetna Maroo Restless Dolly maunder - Kate Grenville River East River West - Aube Rey Lescure The...
Biscuit free books?
Quick Book Reviews - March 25, 2024 04:35 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsI interview Stuart Turton about his new book (publication date 28 March) “The Last Murder At The End Of The World”. I review Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner and Eye For An Eye by M J Arlidge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cake
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - March 19, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Cake, thoughts of sweets freely ramble Today's prompt is a loose stream of consciousness ramble that begins with sleeping on a bed made of chocolate cake. Or something like that... Sometimes stories have less story and more nonsense. This is one of those times. As always, t...
Brilliant things!
Quick Book Reviews - March 18, 2024 04:17 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsSo sorry for the short episode due to illness and echo from having to record at work! This week I mention the following: City On Fire by Graham Bartlett At The Time By Claire Powell A Bookshop of One's Own by Jane Cholmley Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor The Classics Jigs...
Hay Festival 2024 Special
Quick Book Reviews - March 15, 2024 04:15 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsI interview Heather Salisbury, Programme Manager of The Hay Festival all about the festival in Hay On Wye from 23rd May to June 2nd 2024. You can find out more information and book events now at: https://www.hayfestival.com Or you can call the Box Office on 01497 822 629 Heather’s Book recomm...
Mary and Jean - Written By Alisdair Adams
Cornucopia Radio Podcast - March 11, 2024 17:18 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTwo very good friends Mary and Jean are visiting Sheffield Cathedral, listening to the church organ music, viewing the medieval art and enjoying their sandwiches. But what is Jean going on about? Illuminati Ham? Vajazzling? King Tutankamun’s Chiropodist? They’re soon joined by two other ladies an...
Two Faves and One Flop
Quick Book Reviews - March 11, 2024 05:01 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingseThis week we have two favs and one flop. I Interview with Oskar Jensen about “Helle and Death” and review “They Both Die at the End “ by Adam Silvera and “Fourteen Days” by various authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Under Where
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - March 05, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Under Where, a fairy finds a career without collecting teeth Today's prompt is a bit of word play based on the phrase "under where" sounding like the word "underwear." Yes, very silly. Sometimes silly is good way to let your imagination flow. As always, this story was writt...
Crime, AI and a series.
Quick Book Reviews - March 04, 2024 04:32 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsInterview with Jo Callaghan about her latest book called “Leave No Trace” the follow on to “In The Blink Of An Eye”. I also review “In Bloom” by C J Skuse and “ Geneva” by Richard Armitage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Great books
Quick Book Reviews - February 26, 2024 04:56 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsPhilippa interviews Robert Thorogood about his latest book in the Marlow Murder Club Mystery called “The Queen of Poisons” She also reviews “In Memoriam” by Alice Winn and “The Cleaner” by Mark Dawson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Out For Delivery
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - February 20, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Out For Delivery, a casual conversation finds some feelings Today's prompt came up while I was waiting for a package to be delivered. Tracking information is great until it becomes a distraction you check every few minutes as your delivery get closer. As always, this story ...
Two favs and one flop
Quick Book Reviews - February 19, 2024 05:06 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis week I interview Chloe Seager about her book “Open Minded” and review “The Spy Coast” by Tess Gerritsen and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A variety pack!
Quick Book Reviews - February 12, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis week I interview Araminta Hall about her book “One Of The Good Guys”. And I review a variety of stories: “The Exhibitionist” By Charlotte Mendelson - An audiobook “The Stranger In her House” by John Marrs - A brand new book “A Guest in the House” by Emily Carroll - A Graphic Novel Hos...
FAVS of the week
Quick Book Reviews - February 09, 2024 04:40 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsFAVS OF THE WEEK I tell you about my favourite things this week: FILM: American Fiction the film, directed by Cord Jefferson BOOK: Booksops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree AUDIOBOOK: The Reversal by Michael Connelly ICE CREAM: Ben & Jerry’s Sunny Honey Home. Product Placement - I was incentiv...
Breathe
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - February 06, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Breathe, life unfolds one breath at a time Today's prompt was inspired by my other job, which is teaching yoga. Breath is a key part of a yoga practice. Breathing practices can help you feel centered and better prepared to handle all aspects of your life. As always, this st...
Fancy a series?
Quick Book Reviews - February 05, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn this week, by sheer fluke, each book I review is part of a series. I interview Jessica Bull about her debut “Miss Austen Investigates” And review: “Lost & Never Found” by Simon Mason “This Mortal Coikl” by Emily Suvada “Pages & Co - Tilly and the lost fairy tales” by Anna James Hosted ...
Is Kindle a swear word?
Quick Book Reviews - January 29, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThe final short episode before we are back to the usual interviews and book chat. This episode looks at Kindles and other E-readers. Plus Philippa gives 3 book recommendations. Books mentioned: “Murder at the Book Festival” by Jane Bettany, “The Last Word” by Elly Griiffiths & “Murder After Th...
Clockwork
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - January 23, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Clockwork, romance blooms in a clock shop Today's prompt came from a hazy dream of gears moving like clockwork. Today's episode also includes a reintroduction for listeners who are new to Freely Written. As always, this story was written from the prompt, with no planning and...
Favs & Flops
Quick Book Reviews - January 22, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis is another short episode looking at some books Philippa read recently and while there were some huge favourites there were also some flops. Which books might they be? Do join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/533022350711635/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Ditch The Reading Slump!
Quick Book Reviews - January 15, 2024 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsBefore the regular interviews restart on 5th February, we look at a few different aspects of reading and come up with some thoughts and recommendations. Today’s episode is all about how to ditch a reading slump, whether you are in one now or have been in the past. I look at the 5 levels of r...
Splitting Hairs
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - January 09, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Splitting Hairs, a detective meets the family Today's prompt was loosely inspired by a trip to get my hair cut... which doesn't really have much to do with the expression. The phrase just came to mind, which is enough to make it a writing prompt! As always, this story was wri...
Boxing Day
Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - December 26, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn today's story, Boxing Day, an American family learns about a new (to them) holiday Today's prompt was inspired by Boxing Day, a holiday celebrated in many countries on December 26th, the day after Christmas. Happy holidays! As always, this story was written from the prompt, with no planning...
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