The Tiny Bookcase
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -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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#82: Most Sour with Will Burns
June 27, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, Ben and Nico are joined by Poet and author Will Burns. Will was named as one of The Observer’s Top 10 Debut Novelists of 2021 for his novel The Paper Lantern. Accompany them as they walk through the English countryside, strange kingdoms, and interrogation cells! CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence, these take place between 36 minutes and 46 minutes. Support the Show.
S4 E24: Write-Like Agatha Christie (The Party)
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThe clues are relatively simple. English by birth, 60+ mystery novels written, and the creator of two iconic Detectives. Why, Ben and Nico can only be writing in the style of... AGATHA CHRISTIE! *Collective gasps* Support the show
#81: Write-Like Agatha Christie (The Party)
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBThe clues are relatively simple. English by birth, 60+ mystery novels written, and the creator of two iconic Detectives. Why, Ben and Nico can only be writing in the style of... AGATHA CHRISTIE! *Collective gasps* Support the Show.
#80: Write-Like Ernest Hemingway (Islands)
June 13, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIcebergs? Omit! Imply! It is finally time for Ben & Nico to attempt some of the legendary devices employed by the big man himself- Ernest Hemingway. Listen as they try to make their stories really true, and perhaps even truer than true! Support the Show.
S4 E23: Write-Like Ernest Hemingway (Islands)
June 13, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIcebergs? Omit! Imply! It is finally time for Ben & Nico to attempt some of the legendary devices employed by the big man himself- Ernest Hemingway. Listen as they try to make their stories really true, and perhaps even truer than true! Support the show
S4 E22: Write-Like Charles Dickens (Certain Perils)
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWhat the Dickens? It appears two street urchins have stolen some writing equipment! Those ragamuffins, our trouble-making hosts Nico and Ben, attempt to pick the pocket of Charles Dickens, an author so good he has his own adjective! Support the show
#79: Write-Like Charles Dickens (Certain Perils)
June 06, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBWhat the Dickens? It appears two street urchins have stolen some writing equipment! Those ragamuffins, our trouble-making hosts Nico and Ben, attempt to pick the pocket of Charles Dickens, an author so good he has his own adjective! Support the Show.
#78: Interview with Melody Razak
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBBen and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of Moth, listed as one of The Observer's top ten debuts novelists of 2021. Listen in as they discuss Melody's writing process, characters with lives of their own, and what it's like to watch 1000 episodes of an anime... no, really! Support the Show.
S4 E21: Interview with Melody Razak
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBBen and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of Moth, listed as one of The Observer's top ten debuts novelists of 2021. Listen in as they discuss Melody's writing process, characters with lives of their own, and what it's like to watch 1000 episodes of an anime... no, really! Support the show
#77: First Time with Melody Razak
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week Ben and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of "Moth", a wonderful novel listed by The Observer in 2021 as one of the top ten debuts of the year. This titanic trio take on the prompt "First Time" and almost without making the obvious joke. Dammit Nico. Support the Show.
S4 E20: Stories with Melody Razak (First Time)
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week Ben and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of "Moth", a wonderful novel listed by The Observer in 2021 as one of the top ten debuts of the year. This titanic trio take on the prompt "First Time" and almost without making the obvious joke. Dammit Nico. Support the show
S4 E20: Stories wit Melody Razak (First Time)
May 23, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThis week Ben and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of "Moth", a wonderful novel listed by The Observer in 2021 as one of the top ten debuts of the year. This titanic trio take on the prompt "First Time" and almost without making the obvious joke. Dammit Nico. Support the show
S4 E19: Interview with Finn Longman
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBJoin Ben and Nico as they lightly grill Finn Longman (author of the Butterfly Assassin) on their writing methods, ancient Irish literature, and dance troupes! Support the show
#76: Interview with Finn Longman
May 16, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBJoin Ben and Nico as they lightly grill Finn Longman (author of the Butterfly Assassin) on their writing methods, ancient Irish literature, and dance troupes! Support the Show.
#75: Crash Test Dummies with Finn Longman
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBFinn Longman, author of "The Butterfly Assassin" and Irish Medievalist, joins Ben and Nico as they strap in and face a new prompt at high speed. Buckle up for "Crash Test Dummies". Support the Show.
S4 E18: Stories with Finn Longman (Crash Test Dummies)
May 09, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBFinn Longman, author of "The Butterfly Assassin" and Irish Medievalist, joins Ben and Nico as they strap in and face a new prompt at high speed. Buckle up for "Crash Test Dummies". Support the show
#74: Write-Like Roald Dahl (Bedtime)
May 02, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn this Write-Like episode, Ben and Nico attempt to take on the enormous, giant, big friendly and overwise massive style of the U.K.'s most beloved children's author, Roald Dahl. Support the Show.
S4 E17: Write-Like Roald Dahl (Bedtime)
May 02, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIn this Write-Like episode, Ben and Nico attempt to take on the enormous, giant, big friendly and overwise massive style of the U.K.'s most beloved children's author, Roald Dahl. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S4 E16: Peter Newman (Story & Interview)
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBReturning to chat with us after his first visit was lost to the eddies of chaos, Peter Newman (author of the Vagrant and Deathless series) reads out an original story written to the prompt 'The Handshake' and answers some off the wall questions from Nico & Ben. Support the show
#73: Interview & Story with Peter Newman
April 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBReturning to chat with us after his first visit was lost to the eddies of chaos, Peter Newman (author of the Vagrant and Deathless series) reads out an original story written to the prompt 'The Handshake' and answers some off the wall questions from Nico & Ben. Support the Show.
S4 E15: Lost Stories with Peter Newman (The Handshake)
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBBen and Nico are joined, in part at least by Peter Newman, author of the Vagrant and Deathless book series. In this technologically challenged episode, the team take on the prompt "The Handshake". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#72: The Handshake with Peter Newman
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBBen and Nico are joined, in part at least by Peter Newman, author of the Vagrant and Deathless book series. In this technologically challenged episode, the team take on the prompt "The Handshake". Support the Show.
S4 E14: Write-Like Mary Shelley (The Last)
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThe mother of Science fiction creates two more monsters, this time in the form of the writing gremlins Ben and Nico. Listen in as these foul devils take on the prompt "The Last" in an attempt at the style of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley. Support the show
#71: Write-Like Mary Shelley (The Last)
April 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBThe mother of Science fiction creates two more monsters, this time in the form of the writing gremlins Ben and Nico. Listen in as these foul devils take on the prompt "The Last" in an attempt at the style of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley. Support the Show.
S4 E13: Interview with Caytlyn Brooke
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBBen and Nico dive deep into the mind of Caytlyn Brooke, author of the Skyglass series. Listen in to hear about bifurcating badgers, silent writing rooms and yet more piggy wiggy woos... Support the show
#70: Interview with Caytlyn Brooke
April 04, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBBen and Nico dive deep into the mind of Caytlyn Brooke, author of the Skyglass series. Listen in to hear about bifurcating badgers, silent writing rooms and yet more piggy wiggy woos... Support the Show.
#69: The Hunted with Caytlyn Brooke
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBBen and Nico are joined in this episode Caytlyn Brooke, author of Dark Flowers, Wired and The Skyglass novel series. This author is a master of nymphs, and our boys are maniacs, but we implore you, please, don't combine those words, lest you end up as someone's piggy... wiggy...woo. Support the Show.
S4 E12: Stories with Caytlyn Brooke (The Hunted)
March 28, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBBen and Nico are joined in this episode Caytlyn Brooke, author of Dark Flowers, Wired and The Skyglass novel series. This author is a master of nymphs, and our boys are maniacs, but we implore you, please, don't combine those words, lest you end up as someone's piggy... wiggy...woo. Support the show
S4 E11: Write-Like H.G. Wells (The War)
March 21, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThe chances of anything (coherent) coming from this podcast, were a million to one, he said (OOOOH-LAAAAA). Ben and Nico look to the future, or at least the future of Victorian England, as they take on the prompt "The War" in the style of science fiction visionary, H.G. Wells. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#68: Write-Like H.G. Wells (The War)
March 21, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBThe chances of anything (coherent) coming from this podcast, were a million to one, he said (OOOOH-LAAAAA). Ben and Nico look to the future, or at least the future of Victorian England, as they take on the prompt "The War" in the style of science fiction visionary, H.G. Wells. Support the Show.
#67: Write-Like Charles Bukowski (More Bones)
March 14, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this towering episode, there is absolutely no phallic imagery as that would undermine the integrity of our work, the two up-standing lads take firm positions on their task of writing like Charles Bukowski. Have they made rods for their own back(doors)? Could they have done with another member? Should they have just wanged it in the bin? Willy? Find out in this episode of the Tiny Bookcase. Support the Show.
S4 E10: Write-Like Charles Bukowski (More Bones)
March 14, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this towering episode, there is absolutely no phallic imagery as that would undermine the integrity of our work, the two up-standing lads take firm positions on their task of writing like Charles Bukowski. Have they made rods for their own back(doors)? Could they have done with another member? Should they have just wanged it in the bin? Willy? Find out in this episode of the Tiny Bookcase. Support the show
#66: Story-Seekers Assemble!
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBEver wondered how Ben would get on solving a murder mystery? What Nico's undoubtedly worst voice is? Well, here is your chance to find out, as Ben and Nico take you on a journey, with Big Match Manager! Support the Show.
S4 E9: Story-Seekers Assemble!
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBEver wondered how Ben would get on solving a murder mystery? What Nico's undoubtedly worst voice is? Well, here is your chance to find out, as Ben and Nico take you on a journey, with Big Match Manager! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S4 E8: Write-Like Rudyard Kipling (Elephant)
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBAn author from a colonial era, who some say is a literary great, and others say should be left in the past with his ideals. Ben and Nico take on the prompt 'Elephant' in this episode whilst grappling with the style of Rudyard Kipling. Support the show
#65: Write-Like Rudyard Kipling (Elephant)
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBAn author from a colonial era, who some say is a literary great, and others say should be left in the past with his ideals. Ben and Nico take on the prompt 'Elephant' in this episode whilst grappling with the style of Rudyard Kipling. Support the Show.
S4 E7: Interview with Anne Currie
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBListen in as Ben and Nico get to grips with the important things, bad Tv adaptations, coffee shop rivalries and Dalmatian prequels. Joined by the superb Anne Currie, author of the Utopia 5 book series. Support the show
#64: Interview with Anne Currie
February 21, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBListen in as Ben and Nico get to grips with the important things, bad Tv adaptations, coffee shop rivalries and Dalmatian prequels. Joined by the superb Anne Currie, author of the Utopia 5 book series. Support the Show.
S4 E6: Stories with Anne Currie (Utopia)
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBBlissful. Soothing. Further synonyms that do not suit our boys! This week they are joined by Anne Currie, author of the Utopia Five book series, and master of all things Technological and Ethical. Hear them congregate in their own perfect world, to enjoy the prompt "Utopia". Support the show
#63: Utopia with Anne Currie
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBBlissful. Soothing. Further synonyms that do not suit our boys! This week they are joined by Anne Currie, author of the Utopia Five book series, and master of all things Technological and Ethical. Hear them congregate in their own perfect world, to enjoy the prompt "Utopia". Support the Show.
S4 E5: Write-Like Tom Clancy (Shadow)
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBDeep in the trenches of the Write-Like war, our two soldiers are taking on their most dangerous foe yet! Author of bestsellers "The Hunt for Red October", "Rainbow Six" and "Splinter Cell" Tom Clancy is given the 21 gun salute, to the prompt "Shadow". Support the show
#62: Write-Like Tom Clancy (Shadow)
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBDeep in the trenches of the Write-Like war, our two soldiers are taking on their most dangerous foe yet! Author of bestsellers "The Hunt for Red October", "Rainbow Six" and "Splinter Cell" Tom Clancy is given the 21 gun salute, to the prompt "Shadow". Support the Show.
#61: Write-Like Jane Austen (Fragment)
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBContinuing the Write-Like series, Ben & Nico attempt the style of Jane Austen, beloved author of "Sense & Sensibility", "Pride & Prejudice", and "Emma" as they tackle the prompt "Fragment" in her honour. Support the Show.
S4 E4: Write-Like Jane Austen (Fragment)
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBContinuing the Write-Like series, Ben & Nico attempt the style of Jane Austen, beloved author of "Sense & Sensibility", "Pride & Prejudice", and "Emma" as they tackle the prompt "Fragment" in her honour. Support the show
S4 E3: Write-Like Hunter S. Thompson (Death)
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn the first of the Write-Like series, Ben & Nico attempt the style of Hunter S. Thompson, author of "Fear and loathing in Las Vegas" and the father of Gonzo journalistic excess, as they tackle the prompt "Death" in his honour. Support the show
#60: Write-Like Hunter S. Thompson (Death)
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn the first of the Write-Like series, Ben & Nico attempt the style of Hunter S. Thompson, author of "Fear and loathing in Las Vegas" and the father of Gonzo journalistic excess, as they tackle the prompt "Death" in his honour. Support the Show.
S4 E2: Interview with Kira Leigh
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThe discussion continues! Our guest (LGBT 90s-flavored SciFi Author) Kira Leigh delights us with their thoughtful answers to our pressing questions. Look out for the changes to the questions for this season! Support the show
#59: Interview with Kira Leigh
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThe discussion continues! Our guest (LGBT 90s-flavored SciFi Author) Kira Leigh delights us with their thoughtful answers to our pressing questions. Look out for the changes to the questions for this season! Support the Show.
S4 E1: Stories with Kira Leigh (Amnesia)
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBWho are we? What season is it? 4 that's what! To kick off the fourth season of The Tiny Bookcase our hosts Ben & Nico are joined by Kira Leigh, author of LGBT 90s-flavored SciFi! Support the show
#58: Amnesia with Kira Leigh
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBWho are we? What season is it? 4 that's what! To kick off the fourth season of The Tiny Bookcase our hosts Ben & Nico are joined by Kira Leigh, author of LGBT 90s-flavored SciFi! Support the Show.