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Boxing Day

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - December 26, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In 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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A Casual Friday Christmas Card

Thaddeus Ellenburg's Casual Friday - December 22, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 69 ratings
Thaddeus delivers a warm Yuletide greeting. Written and Read by Thaddeus Ellenburg. Produced by Thaddeus Ellenburg. Intro and Outro by Nicole Calasich. Series Artwork by Adrienne Lobl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

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Goodbye

Quick Book Reviews - December 18, 2023 05:15 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview Lizzie Huxley-Jones author of “Make You Mine This Christmas” and also review a mixture of Christmas and non-Christmas books, as well as announcing a break from the podcast. I review “Murder At Holly House” by Denzil Meyrick “The Christmas Jigsaw Murders” by Alexandra Benedict “Mis...

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5 minutes with James Swallow & Rachel Abbott

Quick Book Reviews - December 15, 2023 05:07 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Advent

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - December 12, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In today's story, Advent, a neighborhood sitter has a very special advent calendar. Today's prompt was inspired by the Christmas season. Do you use an advent calendar to countdown the days to Christmas? Do you have a fun one to share? Let me know through social media or my website (links below...

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Great Books & Great Authors! Ann Cleeves, Janice Hallett & Peter Swanson

Quick Book Reviews - December 11, 2023 05:14 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview three leading authors; Ann Cleeves, Janice Hallett & Peter Swanson. We discuss: The Raging Storm by Ann Cleeves, The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett & The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson. I also review: 'Resurrection Walk' by Michael Connelly and 'Around The World in 80 Games...

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5 minutes with Dann McDorman & “The Pigeonhole”

Quick Book Reviews - December 08, 2023 05:05 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
5in5 A short special, looking at 2 recent interviews. 2 interviews. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christmas special with Lauren from Lauren and the books.

Quick Book Reviews - December 04, 2023 05:01 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
265 4/12  Christmas special with Lauren from Lauren and the books.  We chat about the year, our Christmas plans and we each recommend 5 Christmas books for you to read. Lauren’s Five Books: Lovelight Farms by B K Boris And So This is Christmas By Brian Bilston The Christmas Appeal by Ja...

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5in5 with Ken Follett & Harriet Evans

Quick Book Reviews - December 01, 2023 05:09 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”.  A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Leftovers

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - November 28, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In today's story, Leftovers, a post-Thanksgiving breakfast includes pumpkin pie and  questions. Today's prompt was suggested by my friend Wendy McMullan in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. What are your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers? How do you like to celebrate this and other winter holida...

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Terry Hayes & Jean Kwok Interviews

Quick Book Reviews - November 27, 2023 05:30 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview Terry Hayes about his new book “The Year Of The Locust” Plus I interview Jean Kwok about her book “The Leftover Woman”. I also review “Sweetpea” by C J Skuse, “Spy Family Volume 6” by Tatsuya Endo and “That Time I Got Drunk and Saved A Demon” by Kimberly Lemming. Hosted on Acast...

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5 minutes with Victoria Hislop & Victoria Selman

Quick Book Reviews - November 24, 2023 05:45 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “The Figurine” and also interview Victoria Selman “All The Little Liars”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interviews with Rob Wilkins about Terry Pratchett & also with Andrew Pettegree

Quick Book Reviews - November 20, 2023 05:24 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Books included: “A Stroke Of The Pen” The lost stories by Terry Pratchett and we speak to Rob Wilkins, Terry Pratchett's assistant, friend and joint head of the Pratchett Literary Estate ”The Book At War” by Andrew Pettegree and I speak to Andrew about this book. “The Halloween Party” by Ag...

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5in5 with Holly Bourne & Mark Wightman

Quick Book Reviews - November 17, 2023 05:22 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
5in5 A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Holly Bourne “You Could Be So Pretty” and Mark Wightman about “Chasing The Dragon”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cozy Mystery Club

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - November 14, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In today's story, Cozy Mystery Club, five friends decide it's time for their book club to investigate a real-life crime. Today's prompt was inspired by some thoughts about book genres. What is your favorite style of book? Do you like cozy mysteries, science fiction, romance, or another genre? D...

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Karen Hamilton & Helen Fisher interviews

Quick Book Reviews - November 13, 2023 05:02 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview Karen Hamilton about “The Contest” and Helen Fisher about “Joe Nuthin’s Guide To Life”. I also review “The First 48 Hours” by Simon Kernick, “The Kill” by Jane Casey (audiobook version) and “One Foot In The Grave” (audio dramatised version) by David Renwick. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

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5 minutes with John Connolly & G T Karber

Quick Book Reviews - November 10, 2023 05:18 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: John Connelly about “The Land Of Lost Things” and G T Karber about “Murdle - More Killer Puzzles”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interviews with James Swallow & Rachel Abbott

Quick Book Reviews - November 06, 2023 05:03 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview James Swallow author of “Dark Horizon” and Rachel Abbott author of “Don’t Look Away”. Plus I review: “Someday Maybe” by Onyx Nwabineli, “The Night House” by Jo Nesbo and “Goodbye Eri” by Tatsuya Fujimoto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5 minutes with Catherine Howard Ryan & Adam Sharp

Quick Book Reviews - November 03, 2023 05:03 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Catherine Howard Ryan about “The Trap” and Adam Sharp about “The Wheel Is Spinning But The Hamster Is Dead”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cuckoo Catfish

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - October 31, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In today's story, Cuckoo Catfish, Katie tells Cal about chaperoning their son's field trip Today's prompt was based on a recent trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. It's a great place to see a wide range of aquatic life. Apparently, it's a good place to get a story prompt, too! As alwa...

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The Call Out By Phil Ryan

Cornucopia Radio Podcast - October 30, 2023 11:21 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
He had been at Fast Kill for six years and had already learnt so much about pest eradication. Including making plans, setting traps, laying bait and establishing kill zones. So he was confident in quitting to start his own pest control company. He soon discovered his first day working for himself...

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Ken Follett & Harriet Evans Interviews

Quick Book Reviews - October 30, 2023 05:07 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview Ken Follett about his latest book “The Armour of Light” and Harriet Evans about her latest book “The Stargazers”. I also review “A Spoonful of Murder” by J M Hall, “Spy Family - Book 5” by Tatsuya Endo and “Shatter Me” by Tahereh Mafi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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Father F*cker! - Chapter 9

Franki Pineapple Podcast - October 27, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
From my back pocket, I produce a small metal pipe that looks like a miniature baseball bat. “Say 'hello' to the one-hit-wonder,” I display the piece in my open palm, realizing I’ll actually be smoking the one-hit-wonder with a bona fide one-hit-wonder. Original song: Love Puzzle Performed by: ...

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5 minutes with Mark Dawson and Fulton Ross

Quick Book Reviews - October 27, 2023 04:03 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Mark Dawson about “The Red Room” and Fulton Ross about “The Unforgiven Dead”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interviews with Dann McDorman and “The Pigeonhole”

Quick Book Reviews - October 23, 2023 04:22 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview Dann McDorman, author of “West Heart Kill” and I interview Laurence Kilpatrick manager of book service “The Pigeonhole” I also review “Lark Rise to Candleford” by Flora Thompson, “Carrie” by Stephen King and “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

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5 minutes with Shari Lapena & J P Delaney

Quick Book Reviews - October 20, 2023 04:06 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
5in5 A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: Shari Lapena about “Everyone is Lying” and I interview JP Delaney about “The First Wife”. I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Wash 'N Dryer

Freely Written: Short Stories From a Simple Prompt - October 18, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
In today's story, The Wash 'N Dryer, Katie's taunting sends Billy on an adventure Since this is the 100th episode of Freely Written, today's story is not written from a random prompt. Instead, it is a story that Susan wrote way back in high school when she was about 16 years old. Enjoy this bi...

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Victoria Hislop & Victoria Selman Interviews

Quick Book Reviews - October 16, 2023 04:45 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview Victoria Hislop about her latest book “The Figurine” and also interview Victoria Selman about “All The Little Liars”. I also review” The Last Devil to Die” by Richard Osman (as an audiobook) “Invasive Species” by Rachelle Atalla (available on BBC Sounds as a 5 part drama) and “The L...

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5 in 5 with Nina Millns & Kate Mascarenhas

Quick Book Reviews - October 13, 2023 04:02 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
5in5 A short special, looking at 2 authors recently interviewed. 2 authors. 5 questions. 5 minutes With: I interview Nina Millns about “Goddesses” and also interview Kate Mascarenhas about “Hokey Pokey”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interviews with Holly Bourne & Mark Wightman

Quick Book Reviews - October 09, 2023 04:24 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
I interview Holly Bourne about “You Could Be So Pretty” and Mark Wightman about “Chasing The Dragon”. I also review “The Trial” by Rob Rinder, “Bad Blood” by Lorna Sage and “The Little Elephant Who Wants To Fall Asleep” by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...