The Tiny Bookcase
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours 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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#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. Send us a Text Message. 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. Send us a Text Message. 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
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! Send us a Text Message. 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! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
#57: Season Three Finale pt.2
January 03, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAs the year draws to a close, so too does this season of The Tiny Bookcase! Here we celebrate some of the fantastic storytellers we've had on. Don't fret if your favourite isn't here, you'll find them in last week's episode! This episode features the work of Kit Power, Sleepless Readings, Mur Lafferty, Connor Bredin, Tonia Ransom and David Guymer! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E28: Season Finale (Part Two)
January 03, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAs the year draws to a close, so too does this season of The Tiny Bookcase! Here we celebrate some of the fantastic storytellers we've had on. Don't fret if your favourite isn't here, you'll find them in last week's episode! This episode features the work of Kit Power, Sleepless Readings, Mur Lafferty, Connor Bredin, Tonia Ransom and David Guymer! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S3 E27: Season Finale (Part One)
December 27, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBAs the year draws to a close, so too does this season of The Tiny Bookcase! Here we celebrate some of the fantastic storytellers we've had on. Don't fret if your favourite isn't here, you'll find them next week in part two! This episode features the work of Dr. Charles E Gannon, Simon Bestwick, RJ Barker, Nina Allan and the Stew World Order Podcast! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#56: Season Three Finale pt.1
December 27, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBAs the year draws to a close, so too does this season of The Tiny Bookcase! Here we celebrate some of the fantastic storytellers we've had on. Don't fret if your favourite isn't here, you'll find them next week in part two! This episode features the work of Dr. Charles E Gannon, Simon Bestwick, RJ Barker, Nina Allan and the Stew World Order Podcast! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E26: A Tiny Yuletime Anti-Carol
December 20, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBA festive tale, as old as they get. Ysterris the bibliomancer is Hah-Bumbugging his way through the yuletide period... something has to change... surely? Support the show
#55: A Tiny Yuletime Anti-Carol
December 20, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBA festive tale, as old as they get. Ysterris the bibliomancer is Hah-Bumbugging his way through the yuletide period... something has to change... surely? Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
#54: Interview with David Guymer
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat is it like writing Warhammer stories for a living? Did they really drown a weasel in Redwall? Is there something wrong with Nico? All this and more as Ben and Nico are joined By David Guymer for a chat. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E25: Interview with David Guymer
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWhat is it like writing Warhammer stories for a living? Did they really drown a weasel in Redwall? Is there something wrong with Nico? All this and more as Ben and Nico are joined By David Guymer for a chat. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#53: What The Dead Know with David Guymer
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBBen and Nico, fresh off NaNoWriMo, are joined by a legend of Warhammer's Black Library, David Guymer! The trio takes on the prompt: "What the Dead Know". Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E24: Stories with David Guymer (What The Dead Know)
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBBen and Nico, fresh off NaNoWriMo, are joined by a legend of Warhammer's Black Library, David Guymer! The trio takes on the prompt: "What the Dead Know". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S3 E23: (Nano pt. 4) Ben's Workshop
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThe final episode of our Nano season and the lads have done it! Ben takes his turn under the workshopping knife as Nico provides feedback. The lads discuss the wild ride that this NaNoWriMo has been and go into how they completed the challenge. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#52: (Nano pt. 4) Ben's Workshop
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThe final episode of our Nano season and the lads have done it! Ben takes his turn under the workshopping knife as Nico provides feedback. The lads discuss the wild ride that this NaNoWriMo has been and go into how they completed the challenge. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E22: (Nano pt. 3) Nico's Workshop
November 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBPart three of four special episodes! Join the guys as they take a deep dive into a longer section from Nico's work in progress. They get into the nitty-gritty about their approaches to edits and discuss the difficulties they have faced during the challenge of NaNoWriMo so far. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#51: (Nano pt. 3) Nico's Workshop
November 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBPart three of four special episodes! Join the guys as they take a deep dive into a longer section from Nico's work in progress. They get into the nitty-gritty about their approaches to edits and discuss the difficulties they have faced during the challenge of NaNoWriMo so far. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
#50: (Nano pt. 2) WIPs with Ross Young
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBNaNoWriMore of those words please! Ben and Nico are joined by the author of the Gloomwood novels Ross Young. 2 weeks in and the word counts are taking their toll, but nothing is going to stop these stories flowing! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E21: (Nano pt. 2) WIPs with Ross Young
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBNaNoWriMore of those words please! Ben and Nico are joined by the author of the Gloomwood novels Ross Young. 2 weeks in and the word counts are taking their toll, but nothing is going to stop these stories flowing! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#49: (Nano pt. 1) WIPs with Benjamin Langley
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBNaNoWriMo is upon us! Ben and Nico are joined by their old friend, writer Benjamin Langley, and sit down to talk about their WIPs, the reality of writing to a deadline every day and, perhaps most importantly, the madness that can grow from writing a novel in a month! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E20: (Nano pt. 1) WIPs with Benjamin Langley
November 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBNaNoWriMo is upon us! Ben and Nico are joined by their old friend, writer Benjamin Langley, and sit down to talk about their WIPs, the reality of writing to a deadline every day and, perhaps most importantly, the madness that can grow from writing a novel in a month! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#48: Interview With Conor Bredin
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBJoin us as we continue the conversation with Conor Bredin, host of the Story of a Storyteller Podcast, and get up to some more mischief. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E19: Interview With Conor Bredin
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBJoin us as we continue the conversation with Conor Bredin, host of the Story of a Storyteller Podcast, and get up to some more mischief. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#47: Halloween with Tonia Ransom
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThings are looking pretty spooky around here, Ben and Nico are joined by the host of the NightLight Podcast Tonia Ransom, as they get deep into the Halloween spirit and explore the prompt: "A Day in the Sun". Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E18: Spooky Stories with Tonia Ransom (Halloween)
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThings are looking pretty spooky around here, Ben and Nico are joined by the host of the NightLight Podcast Tonia Ransom, as they get deep into the Halloween spirit and explore the prompt: "A Day in the Sun". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S3 E17: Stories with Conor Bredin (A Persistent Itch)
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB*Scratch, scratch scratch* It just won't stop, Join Ben and Nico as their guest Conor Bredin, the host of the "Story of a Story Teller Podcast", helps them reach that difficult bit in the middle of their backs and tackle the prompt: "A Persistent Itch". [The Tiny Bookcase Podcast would like to apologise for some minor technical difficulties in the recording of this episode, which have resulted in some defects in the audio.} Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#46: A Persistent Itch with Conor Bredin
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB*Scratch, scratch scratch* It just won't stop, Join Ben and Nico as their guest Conor Bredin, the host of the "Story of a Story Teller Podcast", helps them reach that difficult bit in the middle of their backs and tackle the prompt: "A Persistent Itch". [The Tiny Bookcase Podcast would like to apologise for some minor technical difficulties in the recording of this episode, which have resulted in some defects in the audio.} Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E16: Interview with Mur Lafferty
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThe unbound wisdom of Mur Lafferty combines with the unwise binding of Ben and the wistful bounding of Nico as the boys dig deep into how Mur creates stories; what it's like to write a Star Wars novel; and the delight/dread of the advent calendar. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#45: Interview with Mur Lafferty
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBThe unbound wisdom of Mur Lafferty combines with the unwise binding of Ben and the wistful bounding of Nico as the boys dig deep into how Mur creates stories; what it's like to write a Star Wars novel; and the delight/dread of the advent calendar. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
#44: Underground With Mur Lafferty
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWith a prompt like this things are bound to get deep! Ben and Nico are joined by Hugo award-winning Author and Podcaster Mur Lafferty, for a trip that takes us from the mines to Mars! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E15: Stories With Mur Lafferty (Underground)
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWith a prompt like this things are bound to get deep! Ben and Nico are joined by Hugo award-winning Author and Podcaster Mur Lafferty, for a trip that takes us from the mines to Mars! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S3 E14: Stories with Sleepless Readings (A Cold Wind)
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBGoosebumps will rise and spines will shiver as Nico and Ben are joined by Tom Kirkbride, host of Sleepless Readings, a man whose voice is so silky it could make a fine gown and so rich it could afford to buy and wear said gown! Join them as they fill their sails with the prompt "A Cold Wind" Hear more of Tom ((194) Sleepless Readings - YouTube) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#43: A Cold Wind with Sleepless Readings
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBGoosebumps will rise and spines will shiver as Nico and Ben are joined by Tom Kirkbride, host of Sleepless Readings, a man whose voice is so silky it could make a fine gown and so rich it could afford to buy and wear said gown! Join them as they fill their sails with the prompt "A Cold Wind" Hear more of Tom ((194) Sleepless Readings - YouTube) Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
#42: Interview with Kit Power
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBBen, Nico and their guest Kit Power dive deep into the inspiring mind of Stephen King, the crippling force of self-doubt, and the dangers of being fiercely Left! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E13: Interview with Kit Power
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBBen, Nico and their guest Kit Power dive deep into the inspiring mind of Stephen King, the crippling force of self-doubt, and the dangers of being fiercely Left! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
S3 E12 : Stories with Kit Power (The Hardest Break)
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBBen and Nico are joined this week by BFA Shortlisted author Kit Power, who brings their mastery of Horror to the prompt "The Hardest Break". CW: Illness, Suicide. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#41 : The Hardest Break with Kit Power
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBBen and Nico are joined this week by BFA Shortlisted author Kit Power, who brings their mastery of Horror to the prompt "The Hardest Break". CW: Illness, Suicide. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E11: Novels and NaNoWriMo
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBNico and Ben bare all in this dramatic exposé of... their works in progress! Both of our hectic hosts share the first pages of what they've been working on and invite you to join them on a new adventure in November. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#40: Novels and NaNoWriMo
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBNico and Ben bare all in this dramatic exposé of... their works in progress! Both of our hectic hosts share the first pages of what they've been working on and invite you to join them on a new adventure in November. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E10: Interview with Stew World Order
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBOnce again our dynamic duo are joined by an expert in all things graphic novel (or should that be comic book?), Stew, the host of the Stew World Order Podcast. Join them as they plumb the mind of a man obsessed with his funny papers and possessed by an in-house wanderlust. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#39: Interview with Stew World Order
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBOnce again our dynamic duo are joined by an expert in all things graphic novel (or should that be comic book?), Stew, the host of the Stew World Order Podcast. Join them as they plumb the mind of a man obsessed with his funny papers and possessed by an in-house wanderlust. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E9: Stories with Stew World Order (Interference)
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWho better to show our hairy hosts how it is done than, well, another hairy host! Ben and Nico are joined by Robert Stewart (please, call him Stew!) host of The Stew World Order Podcast, he turns his attention away from the MCUs and Straight-to-DVDS of this world to help defeat the prompt "Interference". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#38: Interference with Stew World Order
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWho better to show our hairy hosts how it is done than, well, another hairy host! Ben and Nico are joined by Robert Stewart (please, call him Stew!) host of The Stew World Order Podcast, he turns his attention away from the MCUs and Straight-to-DVDS of this world to help defeat the prompt "Interference". Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E8: Interview with Nina Allan
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBA mind as sharp as her tongue is long, Nina regales us with tales of time travel, featherless birds and rambling writing! Nico and Ben had their brains stretched, and you should too. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
#37: Interview with Nina Allan
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBA mind as sharp as her tongue is long, Nina regales us with tales of time travel, featherless birds and rambling writing! Nico and Ben had their brains stretched, and you should too. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.
S3 E7: Stories with Nina Allan (Empty Tank)
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBFrom across the Scottish Moor, a voice rings clear and lyrically regales our intrepid hosts, Ben and Nico, with more tales! Join the boys and their guest, the deeply talented and lightly mysterious Nina Allan, as they try and refill the prompt "Empty Tank". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)