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Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Fitness, Diet & NutritionGet Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Fitness, Diet & NutritionIntermittent Fasting for Women over 50: Including Weight Loss Strategies, Motivational Approaches, and Hormone Balancing Tips by Kerry GenePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/837321to listen full audiobooks. Title: Intermittent Fasting for Women over 50: Including Weight Loss Strategies, Motivational Approaches, and Hormone Balancing Tips Author: Kerry Gene Narrator: Kelli Winkler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 36 minutes Release date: October 22, 2024 Genres: Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Publisher's Summary: Unlock the transformative potential of Intermittent Fasting (IF) to optimize hormonal balance, shed excess weight and enhance overall vitality as you navigate your 50s and beyond! In this inspiring, evidence-based book, Kerry Gene walks you through each step of the journey to make IF simple, effective and even enjoyable. After reading this book...2024-10-223h 36Get Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Fitness, Diet & NutritionGet Your Favorite Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Fitness, Diet & NutritionIntermittent Fasting for Women over 50: Including Weight Loss Strategies, Motivational Approaches, and Hormone Balancing Tips by Kerry GenePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/837321 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Intermittent Fasting for Women over 50: Including Weight Loss Strategies, Motivational Approaches, and Hormone Balancing Tips Author: Kerry Gene Narrator: Kelli Winkler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 36 minutes Release date: October 22, 2024 Genres: Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Publisher's Summary: Unlock the transformative potential of Intermittent Fasting (IF) to optimize hormonal balance, shed excess weight and enhance overall vitality as you navigate your 50s and beyond! In this inspiring, evidence-based book, Kerry Gene walks you through each step of the journey to make IF simple, effective and even enjoyable. After reading this...2024-10-2205 minTransport Yourself to Another World With Full AudiobookTransport Yourself to Another World With Full AudiobookComplete Poems Audiobook by SapphoListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 739290 Title: Complete Poems Author: Sappho Narrator: Kelli Winkler Format: Unabridged Length: 1:05:42 Language: English Release date: 12-25-23 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Essays & Anthologies Summary: Sappho is widely recognized as one of the great poets of world literature, an author whose works have caused her readers to repeat in many different forms Strabo's amazed epithet when he wrote that she could only be called 'a marvel.' The reception of Sappho's poetry even through the twentieth century offers a case study of the conflicts induced by...2023-12-251h 05Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+The Complete Poems by SapphoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/739290to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Complete Poems Author: Sappho Narrator: Kelli Winkler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 5 minutes Release date: December 25, 2023 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: Sappho is widely recognized as one of the great poets of world literature, an author whose works have caused her readers to repeat in many different forms Strabo's amazed epithet when he wrote that she could only be called 'a marvel.' The reception of Sappho's poetry even through the twentieth century offers a case study of the conflicts induced by the sexual preferences she seemingly alludes to...2023-12-251h 05Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalFind Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalThe Complete Poems by SapphoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/739290to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Complete Poems Author: Sappho Narrator: Kelli Winkler Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 5 minutes Release date: December 25, 2023 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: Sappho is widely recognized as one of the great poets of world literature, an author whose works have caused her readers to repeat in many different forms Strabo's amazed epithet when he wrote that she could only be called 'a marvel.' The reception of Sappho's poetry even through the twentieth century offers a case study of the conflicts induced by the sexual preferences she seemingly alludes to...2023-12-251h 05Transport Yourself to Another World With Full AudiobookTransport Yourself to Another World With Full Audiobook10 Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature: The Odyssey, The Works and Days, Theogony, The Complete Poems of Sappho, Medea, Antigone, Oresteia, The Odes of Anacreon Audiobook by AeschylusListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 736914 Title: 10 Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature: The Odyssey, The Works and Days, Theogony, The Complete Poems of Sappho, Medea, Antigone, Oresteia, The Odes of Anacreon Author: Aeschylus , Anacreon , Euripides , Hesiod , Homer , Sappho , Sophocles Narrator: Kelli Winkler, Mark Bowen, Peter Coates Format: Unabridged Length: 25:33:55 Language: English Release date: 12-17-23 Publisher: Bookwire Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry Summary: The earliest surviving works of ancient Greek literature, dating back to the early Archaic period, are the two epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. These two epics, along with the Homeric...2023-12-171h 33Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Literature, PoetryAccess Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Literature, Poetry10 Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature: The Odyssey, The Works and Days, Theogony, The Complete Poems of Sappho, Medea, Antigone, Oresteia, The Odes of Anacreon by Hesiod, Anacreon, Sappho, Aeschylus, Euripides, Sophocles, HomerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/736914to listen full audiobooks. Title: 10 Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature: The Odyssey, The Works and Days, Theogony, The Complete Poems of Sappho, Medea, Antigone, Oresteia, The Odes of Anacreon Author: Hesiod, Anacreon, Sappho, Aeschylus, Euripides, Sophocles, Homer Narrator: Mark Bowen, Kelli Winkler, Peter Coates Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 25 hours 33 minutes Release date: December 17, 2023 Genres: Poetry Publisher's Summary: The earliest surviving works of ancient Greek literature, dating back to the early Archaic period, are the two epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. These two epics, along with the Homeric Hymns and the two poems...2023-12-171h 33Spotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorAuthor Chat with Patrick E Craig - Author of The Scepter and the Isle and The Gettysburg Letter (Latest Releases)Welcome to Author Chat with Patrick E Craig - Author of The Scepter and the Isle and The Gettysburg Letter (Latest Releases) (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/34) Length: 36 minutes 12 seconds Patrick E Craig is an author of 15 published books. These books have been published through traditional publishing houses, Publishing independently, and under his own publishing brand. Join us as we chat with Patrick about his latest releases, The Scepter and the Isle and The Gettysburg Letter. Plus we will pick up some tips on ISBN's, research, and publishing plus more. Join Joseph Clay and Patrick E. Craig for an in depth...2021-06-2436 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review - The Rhise of Light by Max B SternbergWelcome to Book Review - The Rhise of Light by Max B Sternberg (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/33) Length: 28 minutes 21 seconds Joseph and Nina review The Rhise of Light, the debut novel written by Max B Sternberg, on today's podcast. Come join them as they delve into a world that brings a unique twist and interpretation to faith-based high fantasy. With emotional highs and lows, certain peril, dysfunction, and humor; tough questions are asked, and answers will come to light. You will also learn how to enter the contestest. The prize an autographed paperback copy of Rhise of light. Join Joseph...2021-06-0128 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorAuthor Chat with Max B Sternberg - Author of The Rhise Of LightWelcome to Author Chat with Max B Sternberg - Author of The Rhise Of Light (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/32) Length: 30 minutes 52 seconds Who is Max B Sternberg? Max B Sternberg is a Believer, Husband, and Father ; who strives to live his life as best he can – in all areas – for Jesus. Max B Sternberg is also an Indie Author. His debut novel, a Christian Fantasy, The Rhise of Light is like no other, The tale will be released on June 1, 2021. Join Joseph Clay and Max Sternberg for an in depth author chat about The Rhise of Light, and the story behi...2021-05-2530 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review - Reflections on Leadership: What Leaders Say About Leadership by Dennis MossburgWelcome to Book Review - Reflections on Leadership: What Leaders Say About Leadership by Dennis Mossburg (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/31) Do you feel stuck in your leadership journey? Are you just going through the motions and calling it leadership? Does chaos seem to follow you, and even know your address? Do you lack communication skills on the job and/or at home. Will the bookReflections on Leadership: What Leaders Say About Leadership by Dennis Mossburg. get you up to speed on the following. How to identify and end your toxic relationships - How to run your one on ones...2021-05-1520 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorAuthor Chat with Dennis Mossburg - Author of Reflections on Leadership: What Leaders Say About LeadershipWelcome to Author Chat with Dennis Mossburg - Author of Reflections on Leadership: What Leaders Say About Leadership (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/30) Leadership, it's not just for managers. As our guest in today's show, Dennis Mossburg, an Independent author, states. "We all are leaders, even if we are only leading ourselves." During the Author Chat Dennis tells us a little about his background, education and training. The author also discusses how his unique book, Reflections on Leadership: What Leaders Say About Leadership came about. Dennis shares and gives examples of leadership and the techniques used in one on ones and...2021-05-0846 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorAuthor Chat with Tonya D. Bernard - Poet, Author and BloggerWelcome to Author Chat with Tonya D. Bernard - Poet, Author and Blogger (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/29) We continue our celebration of Poetry month with an Author Chat with Tonya D Bernard. Tonya is a published Author, Poet, along with a Blogger plus a Wife, Mother and Child of God. Today Tonya will be reading 7 of her poems that are sure to touch one's soul. Tonya will also be chatting with Joseph about herself and her writing; along with answering Spotlighting the Indie Author's 10 off the Wall Questions. Come join Joseph Clay (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/josephclay), Nina Turnipseed...2021-04-1550 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review - Tempest of the Firefly - A Collection of Poetry by Tilly McGillWelcome to Book Review - Tempest of the Firefly - A Collection of Poetry by Tilly McGill (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/28) For poetry month we had an Author Chat with Tilly McGill author of Tempest of the Firefly. Today the crew of Spotlighting the Indie Author reviews the book. Tempest of the Firefly is filed with 54 poems that take the reader down a dark winding path...wait is that a glimmer of light at the end of the road. Join the Spotlighting the Indie Author crew, Joseph Clay (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/josephclay), Nina Turnipseed (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com...2021-04-0828 minFuel Your Imagination Through Your Ears With Full AudiobookFuel Your Imagination Through Your Ears With Full AudiobookBreathtaking Audiobook by Courtney Turcotte BondListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 512699 Title: Breathtaking Author: Courtney Turcotte Bond Narrator: Kelli Winkler Format: Unabridged Length: 08:51:38 Language: English Release date: 03-30-21 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Fiction & Literature, Teen, Tough Topics, Coming of Age Summary: To the outside world, Caras life seems perfect. The only one who knows the dark secrets inside her home is her best friend and next-door neighbor, Adam. Caras only escape is by writing and sharing her stories with him through their facing bedroom windows late at night. Just when everything seems to get better, Caras world shatters...2021-03-308h 51Spotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review – Moon People The Journals of Lordiah by Dixon TroyerWelcome to Episode 26 Book Review – Moon People The Journals of Lordiah by Dixon Troyer (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/26) Today Joseph Clay (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/josephclay) and Nina Turnipseed (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/ninaturnipseed) review Moon People, The Journals of Lordiah an Amazon SCI-FI best seller written by Dixon Troyer (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/guests/dixontroyer). Moon People, The Journals of Lordiah follows Lordiah and his daughter, who he abandoned at 5 years old, for her on protection. The two reunite in a most unusual way 20 years later. To keep Luna safe now, a trip to the moon is in...2021-03-0822 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesStella's Constellation: An Audio DramaSend us a textIn a small alpine village Stella contemplates her strange life and origins as a number of mysterious events unfold around her.  Stella's Constellation is a magical realist story by Swiss American author TAK Erzinger.In Stella’s Constellation by TAK Erzinger you heard Sadie Pepperrell as Stella,Simone Low as the NarratorMarie Claire Wood as LagrimasRhys Anderson as Jurgen  Music, sound design, direction and soundscapes were by Chris GregoryNana De Falla was sung by Marie-Claire WoodSound effects were from freeso...2021-03-0533 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorAuthor Chat with Dixon Troyer - Author of Moon People The Journals of LordiahWelcome to Author Chat with Dixon Troyer - Author of Moon People the Journals of Lordiah (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/25) Today Joseph Clay (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/hosts/josephclay) has an in-depth interview with Dixon Troyer (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/guests/dixontroyer). What will they be discussing? Dixon Troyer’s debut Sci-Fi Novel, Moon People, The Journals of Lordiah. Dixon weaves conspiracy theories throughout this tale, which is filled with humor, action/adventure and surprises. What is the Novel about, besides conspiracy theories? Well here is a small sample. Lordiah has no option but to abandon his five year old da...2021-03-0142 min#liveandcreate#liveandcreate026 Kelli Winkler (Voice Actor / Entrepreneur)Kelli Winkler is a voice actor and entrepreneur.   Over a period of three years, she was able to build a full-time career in the voice acting world. She shares advice for getting started in the voice-over world and brings insight into the various opportunities that exist.   We also talk about the downfalls and benefits of people-pleasing, the necessity of employing patience, and the power of drawing boundaries in life and in business.  She also happens to be the voice in the #liveandcreate bumper. You can contact Kelli Winkler by emailing: Kelli@killiwinklervoice.com ⚫️ #li...2021-02-2548 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review – Breathtaking by Courtney Turcotte BondWelcome to Episode 24 - Book Review – Breathtaking by Courtney Turcotte Bond (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/24) Breathtaking is Courtney Turcotte Bond's debut release. _Breathtaking _is a heart-wrenching coming-of-age story that fans of John Green and Nicholas Sparks will love. Here's the book blurb....To the outside world, Cara’s life seems perfect. The only one who knows the dark secrets inside her home is her best friend and next-door neighbor, Adam. Cara’s only escape is by writing and sharing her stories with him through their facing bedroom windows late at night. Just when everything seems to get better, Cara’s world sh...2021-02-1724 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesSeason 4 Preview EditionSend us a textIn this short preview edition presented by Kelli Winkler we look forward to some of the drama and poetry productions we'll be bringing you as part of season 4 of the podcast. The preview includesA trailer for Daughter of Fire and Water, and audio drama by Lyndsey Croal starring Kelsey Griffin, Lewie Watson, Peter Forbes and Simone Low and with music by Cameron MackayA trailer for Stella's Constellation by TAK Erzinger with the voices of Marie-Claire Wood, Sadie Pepperrell, Rhys Anderson and Simone LowSt Rose of Lima's Revenge, a poem b...2021-02-1613 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorAuthor Chat with Courtney Turcotte Bond - Author of BreathtakingWelcome to Author Chat with Courtney Turcotte Bond - Author of Breathtaking (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/23) Breathtaking is Courtney Turcotte Bond's debut release. Today in an in-depth author chat Courtney Turcotte Bond, an Indie author reveals how the book came about, the real people who inspired the novel, and some of the hidden secrets with in the tale. Oh Courtney also answers Spotlighting the Indie Author's 10 off the wall questions. This interview has something for those who have read Breathtaking, reading Breathtaking, or thinking about reading Breathtaking. We at Spotlighting the Indie Authour believes that everyone should read Breathtaking. Join...2021-02-1442 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorAuthor Chat with J.B. Lion Round II - The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity - Visual EditionWelcome to Author Chat with J.B. Lion Round II - The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity - Visual Edition (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/22) We had an Author Chat with J.B. Lion back on Episode 11 (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/11) and reviewed this excellent Paranormal tale of good verse evil on Episode 18 (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/18). Today's chat is about The Book On Acid. The Visual Edition of the The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity! The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity challenges the moral and spiritual beliefs in all of us, as hum...2021-02-0136 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review – Make Pretend by Armand RosamiliaWelcome to Episode 21: Book Review – Make Pretend by Armand Rosamilia (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/21) Short Stories, fun to read hard to write. Make Pretend by Armand Rosamilia is filed with 21 short stories ranging from horror to crime thriller to science fiction, contemporary fiction to fantasy and more. They contain stories written a few days ago to one penned over forty years ago. Go ahead and read the stories in this collection and make pretend these stories aren't real, aren't fact, and aren't exposing the best and worst of humanity... Join Nina Turnipseed, Joseph Clay and Kelli Winkler along with Christy Wa...2021-01-1527 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBonus Show #2 - Mission: Christmas TraditionsWelcome to Episode 20: Bonus Show #2 - Mission: Christmas Traditions (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/20) Mission: Christmas Traditions is a light hearted skit about Santa's brother Joe Claus and his wife Nina Claus. Their mission from Bro Santa...visit two special people chosen by Santa to weigh in on the nagging Christmas questions that haunt all of us. Is the first Die Hard a Christmas Movie? What is the all-time best Christmas Cartoon, Movie and more? Plus find out what the Christmas Traditions of these two chosen people are and determine if some of the traditions of yester year need to be...2020-12-2349 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesSnowed in : an audio drama for Christmas 2020Send us a textFour friends have their Christmas travel plans disrupted by Covid but resolve to spend the holiday together sharing stories, customs and traditions from their homes.   Snowed In is an audio drama for this unique festive season by Charis McRoberts and Signe MaeneIn “Snowed In” you heard Charis McRoberts as AineLewie Watson as Jamie Jackie Jorgenson as BethAmy Forrest as OliviaFay Hield as herselfThe presenter of this edition is Kelli Winkler"Snowed In" was written by Charis McRoberts and Sig...2020-12-2241 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesBlack Box : An Audio Drama : Part Three : Shadow On The IceSend us a textIn Black Box, based on the novel by Kevan Manwaring, mankind is looking to the stars to find solutions to the failing climate on planet Earth.  In episode 3, Lake must try to get the space berg back on course for the Arkship Ithaka after the accident which sent it off course. Content warning; Swearing, drug references, peril, sexual references.Black Box Part Three: The Shadow On The Ice was written by Dr Kevan Manwaring, adapated from his original novel. In this episode you can hear:Danyelle Ellett as S...2020-12-1126 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesBlack Box : An Audio Drama : Part Two : EuropaSend us a textIn Black Box, based on the novel by Kevan Manwaring, mankind is looking to the stars to find solutions to the failing climate on planet Earth.  In episode two we meet Commander Boone and Dr Massimo from the Europa Mission.Black Box Part Two : Europa, was written by Dr Kevan Manwaring,  adapted from his original novel. In this episode you can hear:Danyelle Ellett as Comamander BooneLewie Watson as Captain LakeCharlie Richards as Dr MassimoWarren Graham as Boone's fatherKelli Winkler as...2020-12-0433 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review – The Seventh Spark: Volume One - The Knights of the Trinity by J.B. LionWelcome to Book Review – The Seventh Spark: Volume One - The Knights of the Trinity by J.B. Lion (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/18) The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity is a story of good versus evil. This tale challenges the moral and spiritual beliefs in all of us, as humans. A paranormal fantasy thriller full of suspense, plot twists, and elements of horror, similar to the Game of Thrones novel series. This gripping saga will appeal to traditional and graphic novel enthusiast alike with a visual novel concept designed to keep readers engaged until the very end. The...2020-12-0127 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesBlack Box : An Audio Drama : Part One: IthakaSend us a textIn Black Box, based on the novel by Kevan Manwaring, mankind is looking to the stars to find solutions to the failing climate on planet Earth.  We follow Captain Lake and Commander Boone on their missions.  Content warning; Swearing, drug references, peril, sexual references. Black Box Part One : Ithaka, was written by Dr Kevan Manwaring, adapated from his original novel.  In this episode you can hear: Danyelle Ellett as SentienceLewie Watson as Captain Lake Charlie Richards as ButlerMaisie Armah as Lake's wifeChr...2020-11-2724 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesBackdrop: an Audio DramaSend us a textIn a future London ravaged by the effects of climate change, a company is busy harvesting memories to build  virtual versions of the world before "The Withering".  But there are parts of her past Laura would rather forget.  This episode contains swearing and accounts of emotional abuse.  Listeners are advised to avoid this story if they are likely to be offended by either. Backdrop is based on a short story by Anna Orridge and adapted by Anna Orridge and Chris GregoryIn Backdrop you'll hearMarie-Claire Wood as Laur...2020-11-2041 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review Double Header – Lucy's Mask by Lisa Sirkis Thompson and The Noise in the Woods by Jim HartsellWelcome to Episode 16: Book Review Double Header – Lucy's Mask by Lisa Sirkis Thompson and The Noise in the Woods by Jim Hartsell (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/16) With the Holidays coming up we spend a lot of time with family. A great way to occupy the little ones is to read to them or have a great book they can read. This week we review two children's book that will do just that. Lucy's Mask by Lisa Sirkis Thompson, Illustrated by John Thompson is an illustrated Children’s book about Lucy who loves mask. Not knowing here mom isn't making any old...2020-11-1524 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesClimate FictionSend us a textIn today's podcast we look at the genre of climate fiction or "Cli Fi" and preview two upcoming audio dramas we'll be sharing as part of our Autumn climate season.  We talk to the authors of the two pieces, Anna Orridge and Kevan Manwaring and get their views on Cli Fi, writing in general and the stories that inspired our upcoming dramas. In todays' podcast, presented by Kelli Winkler you heard the voices of Anna Orridge and Kevan Manwaring.You heard clips from our forthcoming dramas Backdrop by Anna O...2020-11-1328 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review – Decoding the Rapture by Joey AndoliniWelcome to Episode 15: Book Review – Decoding the Rapture by Joey Andolini (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/15) When will the rapture and the last 7 years of the Tribulation happen? Can algorithms help with decoding the rapture? What critical indicators are pointing to the imminent Rapture of the church? Decoding the Rapture examines the 7 following signs: Increasing Birth Pains The invasion of Israel Middle East Peace Plan Rise of the Beast and the False Prophet Formation of a One – World Government Global Persecution of Christians The roll out of the Mark of the Beast Join Joseph Clay and Kelli Winkler as they review Deco...2020-11-0124 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Ark : An Audio DramaSend us a textIn the aftermath of her husband's death Martha and her teenage children Emmy and Henry are struggling to adapt to life without him.  Strange things are happening in their lives and whilst things may be starting to look up no one is quite sure what is causing these coincidences.  Please note : some strong language in this audio drama.The Ark is written by Madeleine F White.  It is adapted from her novel Mother of Floods which is published by Crowsnest Books In The Ark you heard Sarah Goldi...2020-10-3038 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAnglia Revisited Part 4Send us a textThe year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the story of three women whose lives are affected by the crisis. This is the last episode of our four part story.Almost a year since we first broadcast Anglia we are revisiting it as part of our climate change season supporting Culture Declares Em...2020-10-2735 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAnglia Revisited Part 3Send us a textThe year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the story of three women whose lives are affected by the crisis. This is the third of four parts.Almost a year since we first broadcast Anglia we are revisiting it as part of our climate change season supporting Culture Declares EmergencyMi...2020-10-2336 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAnglia Revisited Part 2Send us a textThe year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the story of three women whose lives are affected by the crisis. This is the second of four partsAlmost a year since we first broadcast Anglia we are revisiting it as part of our climate change season supporting Culture Declares EmergencyMi...2020-10-2036 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAnglia Revisited Part 1Send us a textThe year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the story of three women whose lives are affected by the crisis. This is the first of four parts.Almost a year since we first broadcast Anglia we are revisiting it as part of our climate change season supporting Culture Declares EmergencyMi...2020-10-1636 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review – The Hell Next Door by Mark McLaughlinWelcome to Episode 14: Book Review – The Hell Next Door by Mark McLaughlin (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/14) The legendary demons Asmodeus, Pazuzu, and Lilith are in the fight of their lives along with the Angels and Humans who work in hell with them. Why did Hell bust wide open? An experiment by one of the sons of Lilith goes south in a hurry. The result, Evil in the form of nature along with a Demon-Angel jeopardizes Hell, Heaven and the Afterlife. No Human, Angel or Demon including the biggest and purest of the Demons are safe. Can Miles, a Human and Pa...2020-10-1528 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review/Author Chat – The Cardinalis Code by Avery SterlingWelcome to Spotlighting the Indie Author Episode 13: Book Review/Author Chat – The Cardinalis Code by Avery Sterling (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/13) Today Joseph Reviews The Cardinalis Code and chats with the author Avery Sterling. Do you like Vampires? What about Action with Suspense? Need some Romance with hot steamy action? What would you say if one book contained all the mentioned. That's right The Cardinalis Code by Avery Sterling is a Supernatural Romance novel filled with action and suspense. Don't judge, this is not your average Vampire tale! Remember Vampires are lovers and protectors! This book contains Violence, Adult Themes an...2020-10-0100 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesHare Spell An Audio Drama. Part TwoSend us a textHaving arrived in Devon to visit the mysterious Sally Whitehorn, Molly, Ealine and Katherine contemplate the invitation that brought them there and the meaning of the ancient hare folklore she invokes.  Can what she is proposing really be true and what will it mean for the women? Hare Spell is written by Terri Windling, Fay Hield , Sarah Hesketh and Sarra Culleno with additional material, editing and collation by Chris Gregory. You heard Amy Forrest as MollySarah Golding as SallyStevie Skinner as EalineNadia Wyn...2020-09-251h 00Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesHare Spell An Audio Drama. Part OneSend us a textWhen three women receive letters from a sender in Devon they are intrigued enough to accept the invitation within and set off to travel to Dartmoor to meet the mysterious Sally Whitehorn.  What will they find there and will Sally's outlandish claims prove to be true? Our story explores real folk stories about hares and the mythology associated with them. Hare Spell is written by Terri Windling, Fay Hield , Sarah Hesketh and Sarra Culleno with additional material, editing and collation by Chris Gregory. You heard Amy Forrest as Moll...2020-09-1851 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review – Mike Stone Texas Ranger by Patrick LindsayWelcome to Episode 12: Book Review – Mike Stone Texas Ranger by Patrick Lindsay (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/12) Join the crew of Spotlighting the Indie Author as they review Mike Stone Texas Ranger by Patrick Lindsay. Mike Stone Texas Ranger is a fast-paced western yarn that is hard to put down! Texas in the 1880's offered both opportunity and danger. Mike Stone comes to Texas to avoid the gunfighter reputation he had acquired in New Mexico. He finds adventure and danger as he settles in near Austin with an unexpected inheritance and a beautiful new neighbor. He finds it hard to put th...2020-09-1500 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesDressing for the Afterlife: poems by Maria TaylorSend us a textDressing For The Afterlife is the new collection from British Cypriot poet Maria Taylor.  Published by Nine Arches Press, the collection has been highly commended by the judges of the Forward Prizes for Poetry 2020.  In our podcast we feature nine poems from the book and an interview with Maria. In Dressing For The Afterlife you heard :Prologue read by Marie-Claire WoodThen I Reconsidered Prayer read by Tiffany Clare Ante read by Nadia Wyn AbouayenAnd There She Was in the Shrunken Apartment like Joan Crawford, Toy...2020-09-1126 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesBleach : Poems by Phoebe StuckesSend us a textPhoebe Stuckes is a poet living and working in London.  Her new collection Platinum Blonde is published this week by Bloodaxe Books.  We bring you 5 poems from the collection and an interview and thoughts on the poems from Phoebe herself. The poems you can hear are Bleach read by Marie-Claire WoodWet read by Tiffany Clare Paris read by Tiffany Clare Thus I Became a Heart Eater read by Marie-Claire Woodand Confessional read by Nadia Wyn AbouayanThe presenters are Hollye Sangster and Kelli...2020-09-0414 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpecial Guest - Author J.B. Lion - The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the TrinityWelcome to Episode 11: Special Guest - Author J.B. Lion - The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/11) J.B. Lion is today's special guest and will be discussing his newest release The Seventh Spark: Volume One – Knights of the Trinity and more. Knights of the Trinity is a gripping apocalyptic thriller with elements of horror. A paranormal fantasy full of suspense and plot twists, similar to Game of Thrones novel series. The story is one of good versus evil which challenges the moral and spiritual beliefs in all of us as humans. This grip...2020-09-0100 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review – Red Sandy Cat Detective, by JA StoneWelcome to Episode 10: Book Review – Red Sandy Cat Detective (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/10), by JA Stone Follow Detective Red Sandy and his partner, Davis Plume, as they chase down the clues in their search for the infamous, Doctor Greyscale. Doctor Grayscale has his hands in everything that is illegal in Alley Town including drugs and murder. Will the law cats stop Doctor Greyscale or will the health of the human owner weigh heavy on their minds and heart dulling their law cat skills? Join the crew of Spotlighting the Indie, Nina and Joseph Clay along with Joan, Christy and Kelli as...2020-08-1500 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesMother of FloodsSend us a textIn the edition we review the new novel, "Mother of Floods" by Madeleine F White and bring you an interview with the author.  We have excerpts from the novel read by Madeleine herself and we look at her plans for a sequel and other writing projects begun during lockdown.The presenter is Kelli Winkler Sound design, music and production are by Chris GregorySound effects are from Freesound.orgIf you are interested in reading Mother of Floods you can purchase it in paperback or e-book form v...2020-07-2412 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Bomb : An interview with author Emily InkpenSend us a textIn this edition we bring you an interview with Emily Inkpen, the author of our forthcoming science fiction audio drama The Bomb.  We also have previews from the drama and a look forward to some other upcoming content.Emily Inkpen is a British writer  and her sci fi novel The Blood Road is currently in query.  The Bomb is a prequel to this novel series but contains events pivotal to the main story.  In the clips you can hear the voices of Harri Rees Jones, Kelsey Griffin, Charlie Richards, Anni...2020-07-2113 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review - The Boy Who Saw in Colours by Lauren RobinsonWelcome to Episode 8: Book Review -The Boy Who Saw in Colours by Lauren Robinson (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/8) A 12 year old boy, Josef is growing up in Germany during the Nazi uprising, and World War II. Will he survive, will his family stay intact? Does the family support The Mustached Man or are they divided. All the answers to those questions can be found in The Boy Who Saw Colours a Literary Titan Book Award winner written by Lauren Robinson. Nina Turnipseed and Joseph Clay review this novel on today’s show and answer the question, will The Boy Who Sa...2020-07-1500 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThrough The Trees Part 1Send us a textThrough the trees is an anthology about trees and woodlands, their folklore and mythology.  Dealing with the subjects of transformation and change into and from trees our writers use poetry and monologue to tell their stories inspired by folk and fairy stories, classical mythology and lived experience.The pieces in part 1 are Laurus Nobilis written and performed by Charis McRobertsChanging by Sarah Corbett performed by Amy ForrestI'll Be Gone Soon written and performed by Tanya O'SullivanMusic, sound design and production are by Chris G...2020-07-1018 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesOut of Towners : An Audio DramaSend us a textAllison and Jenny have been together for 6 months but Jenny is falling out of love with New York City.  Can their relationship survive if she moves away from the city? Out of Towners is a comedy drama written by Jackie Jorgenson and Mary McDonald and based on the characters, Allison and Jenny which originally appeared in our audio drama The Out of Towners Club which appeared at Christmas 2019 (series 1 Episode 22) Allison  : Mary McDonaldJenny : Jackie JorgensonKylie : Caroline MincksDan: Miguel Antonio The presenter is...2020-07-0329 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorBook Review We’re all Liars…101 Ways to Live the Truth - Special Guest. Author Robert BiehnWelcome to Episode 7 Book Review of We're all Liars...101 Ways to Live the Truth by Robert Biehn (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com/7). Are you like George Washington and never tell a lie? Maybe the Cherry tree story was made up? When you are asked, "How do I look?" Do you reply “You look great”, to spare feelings. Did you know that just because you are together, doesn’t mean you should be. Did any of the hosts find anything that was helpful while reviewing We’re all Liars…101 Ways to Live the Truth ? Join us to find out and to hear what our S...2020-07-0100 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Lake IsleSend us a textA psychological drama in which Kirsty Monroe, a busy young executive in London struggles to maintain a relationship with her younger sister whilst holding down a difficult job.  When Helena disappears Kirsty must track her down and try to patch up their failing family. In the Lake Isle you can hear Kelsey Griffin as Kirsty MonroeSophie MacNair as Helena MonroeCarl Wharton as Mr Monroe Warren Graham as Michael, the counsellorChris Gregory as the man in the coffee shopThe Lake Isle...2020-06-1644 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpecial Guest - Author Lauren Robinson - The Boy Who Saw in ColoursAre you a history buff? Do you like tales about WW II? Do you like to read Historical Fiction? What about a heart-filled story about two brothers and a doomed relationship. The Boy Who Saw in Colours combines all the above in a chilling and fascinating novel. Lauren Robinson joins us today to discuss this extraordinary novel. The interview/conversation between Joseph Clay Host and Lauren Robinson Guest was recorded via Skype using the MP3 Skype Recorder Pro Edition. For more on Skype and the MP3 Skype Recorder Pro Edition read our blog Podcast Notes Episode 6 (https://www.spotlightingtheindieauthor.com...2020-06-1500 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Lake Isle : Preview EditionSend us a textIn this edition we preview our upcoming drama The Lake Isle with lead actor Kelsey Griffin.  We also look ahead to another drama production, a sequel to our 2019 Christmas production, The Out of Towners Club written by Jackie Jorgenson and Mary McDonald. In this edition you can hear the voices of Kelsey Griffin, Sophie McNair, Jackie Jorgenson, Mary McDonald, Tiffany Clair and Federico Foglia.  The presenter is Kelli Winkler You heard extracts from "The Lake Isle" by Chris Gregory and Clarke Wainikka, "Out of Towners" by Jackie Jorg...2020-06-1217 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Seeing TreesSend us a textIn the forests of Scandinavia a family is besieged by a malicious raven which watches and follows them everywhere they go.  How will they escape from this curse and at what cost?  The Seeing Trees is a dark nordic mystery with elements of violence, peril, horror, language and elements that some listeners may find disturbing. Please do not listen if you object to any of the above. In the Seeing Trees By Kaitlin Felix… Charlie Richards played Trygve Lewie Watson was HarleifTiffany Clare was MotherAmy For...2020-06-0534 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorWhats Coming Up NextWhat books are scheduled to be reviewed on Spotlighting the Indie Author for the remainder of 2020? Who will be the guestS on the shows? Join Joseph and Kelli for Episode 5 of Spotlighting the Indie Author to find out. Plus Kelli and Joseph will share how to get your book reviewed and/or be a guest on the show. Show Notes Credits Music * Intro/Outro and Credit Music: Thriller Announcement 5 - by Zigi 2, Courtesy of Free Sound * Podcast Background Music: Never Stop Dreaming - by Crescent Music, Courtesy of Shutterstock, Inc. Sound effects * (Footsteps) Sound effect Walking Away Sound - Recorded...2020-06-0400 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesRavenSend us a textThis edition is called Raven.  It features the short story "The Raven's Call" by Charis McRoberts and a preview of The Seeing Trees, our forthcoming audio drama which features a raven. This podcast also includes interviews with Charis McRoberts, Kaitlin Felix author of "The Seeing Trees" and Amy Forrest. The Raven's Call is written and performed by Charis McRoberts with music by Chris Gregory.  It is reproduced with Charis' permission.The Seeing Trees trailer features the voices of Lewie Watson, Tiffany Clare, Charlie Richards and Amy Forrest.  The Seeing Tre...2020-06-0223 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesSound Design and Music for Audio DramaSend us a textIn part 3 of our series on creating audio drama we discuss sound design and music with guests Hedley Knights from We Fix Space Junk, Daniel French from Fishbonius Sound Design and the Chronosphere Fiction Podcast, Richard Campbell from Red Valley, John Bartmann of the How I Make Music podcast and Chris Gregory of Alternative Stories and Fake Realities. If you've ever wanted to get into creating audio drama this podcast will help you master the basic skills of sound design and editing you'll need to learn.  We also hope that established s...2020-05-291h 11Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesSelkieSend us a textSelkie is an original audio drama by Signe Maene.  Selkies are mythical creatures from northern European folklore.  Seals that can transform to human form by shedding their skin they are particularly prevalent in Scottish folklore .  In our story, Andrew discovers a selkie whilst walking on the beach near his home.  He immediately falls in love aiming to make the selkie his wife.In Selkie by Signe Maene the parts were played as follows Sophie Macnair as The Selkie Lewie Watson as Andrew Simone Low as Andrew's Mother...2020-05-2240 minSpotlighting the Indie AuthorSpotlighting the Indie AuthorInterview - Joseph Clay Indie AuthorToday’s Podcast, Episode 4 is sure to be filled with excitement and packed full of attitude along with being a ton of fun. Why? This is Nina Turnipseed's first interview ever and her guest, the man himself, Joseph Clay, Indie Author, Entrepreneur, and Nina's boss. Nina is on a quest to find out what makes Joseph tick. Her questions won’t be easy ones. Nina plans to find out why Joseph hasn’t released any new material in close to 4 years and why does he keep rewriting Demons of the Jungle? Nina will also find out the answers to the follow...2020-05-1500 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesMary J Oliver and CornwallSend us a textIn this edition, the second in our series featuring women poets from Cornwall in the South West of England, we feature the work of Mary J Oliver.  We also look at Cornwall itself and its enduring influence on artists, writers and poets with presenter Hollye Sangster.The poems featured in this podcast are "To the uninhabited Island of Cara" read by Tiffany Clare with music and soundscape by Chris Gregory"Torso to Torso" read by Tiffany Clare "Undressing the Dead" and "Play to Win" both read by P...2020-05-1512 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesA Memory of RobinSend us a textA Memory of Robin is an audio drama from writer David Green.  It tells the story of Gem, the daughter of a woman called Robin whose last few days of life we follow through extracts from her voice diary as she seeks to escape the confines of an increasingly oppressive and totalitarian government. In A Memory of Robin by David Green characters were played as follows:Robin - Jackie JorgensonGem, her daughter - Abby HildenThe Voice of the Nation - Kelli Winkler A M...2020-05-1123 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesSarah Cave PoetrySend us a textIn the first of a series of short podcasts featuring female poets from the county of Cornwall in the extreme south west of England we feature Sarah Cave and her poem cycle The Eidolon Triptych. Poems are read by Jade Matthew with music and soundscapes by Chris Gregory The Eidolon Triptych is written by Sarah Cave and performed here with her full permission and cooperation.  The soundscapes used in this edition are published by Scared Crow Music and sound effects are from Freesound.Org.The presenter in t...2020-05-0807 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesVoice Acting SpecialSend us a textIn this special edition presented by Amy Forrest we look at the techniques, equipment and training you'll need to make a career as a voice actor by talking to a number of actors who have made the switch successfully.  Our actors come from a variety of backgrounds ranging from stage and screen to podcasts and commercial voiceover work and each provides insight and advice for prospective new voice talent.  We particularly hope that actors whose careers have been put on hold by coronavirus, like our presenter Amy, can find useful advice to set th...2020-05-041h 07Alternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesHistorical Audio DramaSend us a textIn this edition we explore podcasts producing historical audio drama.  In a medium dominated by Sci Fi we look at some podcasters telling stories from the past and their inspiration and methods for doing this. We feature Jill Korn from L'Histoire Audio,  Christopher Knighton and Debbi Christophers from Lottie's Diary and Jackie Jorgenson of Shared Manifest Entertainment, the production company behind Tales from the Aether.  You can hear original music by David Simpson (theme to Confessional) and Chris Gregory (Kyna's Theme from The Witch of Rockwood Cove) In...2020-05-0122 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesVery Short StoriesSend us a textVery Short Stories : A Microfiction Special With Charlotte O'FarrellVery short stories and microfiction are terms for tiny pieces of writing that can tell an entire tale in a small number of words.  On twitter the hashtag #VSS365 is used to signify these stories told in a single tweet.  A skilled proponent of VSS is British writer Charlotte O'Farrell who joins us on the podcast today.  We have worked with Charlotte to turn some of her stories in Alt Stories episodes for the Listen Rinse Repeat podcast which is pro...2020-04-2712 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesSarah Corbett : The Witch BagSend us a textThe Witch Bag is a poetry collection by Sarah Corbett.  Originally published in 2002, 18 years on we review and reimagine the collection assessing its impact as art and on the life and career of Sarah as a poet. The narration is by Sarah Corbett herself and readings are by Jade Matthew, Tiffany Clare and Amy ForrestThe Witch Bag read by Jade MatthewGreen Rose read by Tiffany Clare Black Crow Woman read by Jade Matthew To the Spider read by Tiffany Clare Spook read by T...2020-04-1724 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Angel's Calling Part 4Send us a text"The End of The Beginning ", Part 4 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.Earth's parallel world, Ohinyan is home to angels, witches and magical creatures but an impending disaster in the world means that some of these beings are visiting Earth to seek help. Narrator :  Tiffany ClareFia Aldridge  : Annabelle Broad Sophie: Kirsty WoolvenHazel: Maddy Searle Alexander : Charlie Richards The Lady Noor : Saya ZahawiTeenage Girl : Joy HaywardTh...2020-04-1028 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Angel's Calling Part 3Send us a text"The Witches' Secret", Part 3 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.Part 4  https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/3299698-the-angel-s-calling-part-4Earth's parallel world, Ohinyan is home to angels, witches and magical creatures but an impending disaster in the world means that some of these beings are visiting Earth to seek help. Narrator :  Tiffany ClareFia Aldridge and Runa  : Annabelle Broad Sophie: Kirsty WoolvenHazel: Maddy Searle Alexander : Charlie Richards The Lady Noor...2020-04-0321 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesArtists in IsolationSend us a textArtists in Isolation is a special edition of the podcast looking at the ways in which artists can adapt their working lives and creative processes to cope with the isolation caused by the Covid 19 crisis.  It features actor Jade Matthew, folk musician John Spiers and writer, blogger and podcaster Christina Castaneda.We would like to thank Jade, John and Christina for their time in writing and recording their pieces.  Please listen out for Jade and John in future editions of the podcast. The presenters in this edition are Kelli Wi...2020-03-3022 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Angel's Calling Part 2Send us a text"Alexander's Mission", Part 2 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.Part 3  https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/3214291-the-angel-s-calling-part-3Earth's parallel world, Ohinyan is home to angels, witches and magical creatures but an impending disaster in the world means that some of these beings are visiting Earth to seek help. Narrator :  Tiffany ClareFia Aldridge : Annabelle Broad Jo : Kirsty WoolvenHazel: Maddy Searle Alexander : Charlie Richards The Lady Noor : Saya ZahawiSt...2020-03-2726 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Angel's Calling Part 1Send us a text"The Girl and the Angel", Part 1 of the Angel's Calling by Victoria J.Price, a fantasy audio drama miniseries from the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.Part 2 https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/3133174-the-angel-s-calling-part-2Earth's parallel world, Ohinyan is home to angels, witches and magical creatures but an impending disaster in the world means that some of these beings are visiting Earth to seek help. Narrator :  Tiffany ClareFia Aldridge : Annabelle Broad Sophie Aldridge and Jo : Kirsty WoolvenAlexander : Charlie Richards Paramedic : Tanya O'Sullivan N...2020-03-2030 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesFantasySend us a text"This Rough Magic I Abjure" by Ruthanne Reid plus a preview of our new fantasy miniseries "The Angel's Callling" by Victoria J Price and news of the UK International Radio Drama Festival at which our drama "No Words" will be featured. "This Rough Magic I Abjure" by Ruthanne Reid features her character Grey who also appears in her novella "String".  Follow Ruthanne on twitter for more details  https://twitter.com/RuthanneReidGrey -  Chris Gregory"The Throne" - Joy Hayward Music and soundscape by Chris GregoryExtract fro...2020-03-1319 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesFlash FictionSend us a textIn this episode we feature flash fiction from 4 British Writers.  All 4 stories have as a theme parents or parenthood. "The Bear" by Mark Anthony Smith is read by Tanya O'Sullivan"Sorry" by Della McEwen is read by Afia Yale "She's my Mum" by Lena Stone is read by Joy Hayward"Father, Son" by Siobhian R.Hodges is read by Dafydd MorseThe presenter is Kelli WinklerOriginal music and soundscapes are by Chris Gregory and published by Scared Crow MusicSound effects are from f...2020-03-0623 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesPeter Finch :The Machineries of JoySend us a textThis edition we feature poetry from Peter Finch.  His new collection, "The Machineries of Joy" is published by Seren Books on 17th February.  We feature 9 poems from the collection in the podcast The Road West The RoadWest #2 Hendrix IslandClarksdaleTy Draw First Hearing Bob Dylan "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" Boots The Machineries of Joy ABC of Birds Our readers are Gavin Duff, Dafydd Morse, Nerys Howell and Chris GregorySoundscapes created by Chris Gregory The Presenters are Nerys H...2020-02-1427 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesInto the GlasshouseSend us a textIn "Into the Glasshouse" by Nicole Matta a young woman embarks on a journey of self discovery and finds herself becoming involved with a group of artists, musicians and poets in New York's East Village This is an excerpt from the forthcoming novel of the same name by Nicole Matta.  Babydoll :  Abigail RenoThe Musician : Miguel AntonioJoel : Chris Gregory Eva : Kelli Winkler Other parts are played by members of the cast.  The Presenter is Kelli Winkler Original music is by Chr...2020-02-0719 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesLike Tying a ShoelaceSend us a textLike Tying a Shoelace by Sonia Rosa Ciocca is a short drama looking at the options we have in our lives and how our futures could be different based on the choices we make.Like Tying a Shoelace is based on a short story by Sonia Rosa Ciocca The woman is played by Abby Hilden, the man by Miguel AntonioThe presenter is Kelli Winkler Original music and soundscapes are by Chris Gregory and published by Scared Crow Music If you enjoyed this...2020-01-3113 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesWayfaring StrangerSend us a textWayfaring Stranger by Caroline Mincks contemplates the end of everything through a simple folk tune passed down through the generations of one family.  Part reminiscence, part warning, this is a story brilliantly written and told. Wayfaring Stranger is Number 5 in our series of Farewell Monologues Written and performed by Caroline Mincks Original music score and soundscapes by Chris GregoryThe presenter is Kelli Winkler The singer of the first version of Wayfaring Stranger is Anjy HallSound effects are from freesound.org We a...2020-01-2410 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesReview, preview and Writer InvitationSend us a textIn this first episode of the year we look back at our the content from our first season and preview some of the new stories we'll be producing in 2020.   We also offer an invitation to new writers, poets and dramatists to submit their work for consideration for being included in the podcast. Submissions should be sent to office@alternativestories.com In this episode you can hear the voices of Catharine Daddario, Tiffany Clare, Charlie Richards, Jackie Jorgenson, Abby Hilden, Saya Zahawi, Miguel Antonio and Mary MacDonald.Writers are...2020-01-1717 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Out-of-Towners ClubSend us a textIt's not all fun and parties when you have to spend Christmas away from your friends and family.  For our Christmas edition we meet some of the members of the Out of Towners Club as they plan for Christmas in New York City.  Dan - Miguel AntonioJack - Charlie RichardsJessica - Tiffany Clare Allison - Mary McDonaldJenny - Jackie JorgensonAdam - Josh Winkler Kylie - Caroline MincksKelli - Kelli Winkler The Out Of Towners Club was written by Ja...2019-12-1837 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesMary J Oliver : Jim NeatSend us a textJim Neat : The Case of a Young Man Down on his Luck by Mary J. Oliver.  In this edition of the podcast we adapt extracts from Mary J Oliver's memoir / travelogue / poetry collection about her father, Jim Neat, a hobo in depression era Canada. This edition of the podcast also includes some information about our forthcoming writer submission requests which will be going out in January. Poetry Readers :  Tiffany Clare, Charlie Richards, Mary J Oliver Diary Readers : Jackie Jorgenson, Tiffany Clare, Charlie RichardsNarration and presenting : Tiffany Clar...2019-12-1325 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAnglia : Part 4Send us a textAnglia Part Four : Endings A storm is gathering as Rachel and David head out to sea with the mysterious Davies.  Millie and Laura are trying to find Rachel while Awira's fate lies in the balance.  The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the story of three women whose lives are a...2019-12-0633 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAnglia: Part 3Send us a textAnglia Part Three  : ShadowsJournalist Rachel Woods' investigation into the ongoing migrant crisis continues with help from Millie.  Meanwhile, Kurdish migrant Awira and her friends are starting to feel the net tighten around them.  What can Rachel and Millie do to help?The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the s...2019-11-2932 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAnglia : Part TwoSend us a textAnglia Part Two : MigrantsJournalist Rachel Woods continues her investigation into the migrant crisis unfolding in a remote part of Eastern England.  Meanwhile Millie meets Awira, a migrant trying to evade the British authorities.  The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the story of three women whose lives are affe...2019-11-2234 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAnglia Part OneSend us a textAnglia part One : Arrivals The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe.  In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries.  This is the story of three women whose lives are affected by the crisis. This is the first of four parts.Millie: Tiffany ClareRachel : Jackie JorgensonAwira : Saya ZahawiDavid : Charlie RichardsLaura :  Catharine Daddario2019-11-1535 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesFarewell Monologue 5 : EvaSend us a textA novelist tries to come to terms with the process of finishing her novel and talks about the mixed emotions she feels about reaching this landmark.  Written and performed by Jackie Jorgenson this humorous piece is dedicated to all writers and novelists and particularly to those participating in National Novel Writing Month 2019This edition also includes a trailer for our forthcoming multi-part audio drama production, Anglia which will commence on 15th November.Written and performed by Jackie JorgensonMusic and sound design by Chris GregoryPresented by K...2019-11-0816 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesHalloween SpecialSend us a textAlison Daniels is given a wind-up musical box to look after overnight.  But what secrets does the box hold and why does it keep playing of its own accord?  Our ghostly short story A Musical Box is read by Abigail Reno.  Reader : Abigail RenoPresenter : Kelli Winkler Original music, soundscape and writing by Chris GregoryWhispers in the background!! : Cheyenne BramwellTo find out more about Alternative Stories and Fake Realities please join us on social media https://twitter.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com...2019-10-2920 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesFarewell Monologue 4: Fading FiresSend us a textIn this edition poet Cheyenne Bramwell presents her long form poem Fading Fires which she performs herself.  In the style of an epic poem, this work imagines a civilization, reeling from war and hardship and learning to live at peace once more. Fading Fires written and performed by Cheyenne BramwellMusic and soundscape by Chris GregorySound effects by Freesounds.orgPresented by Kelli WinklerFind out more about Cheyenne Bramwell and read more of her work by visiting her websitehttps://www.cheyennebramwell.com/2019-10-2511 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesFarewell Monologue 3: MojaveSend us a textIn this latest edition of our Farewell Monologues series of short episodes Chelsie Buckner, the poet known as Poems and Peonies, performs her verse story, Mojave.  We also provide details on how writers, poets and dramatists can contribute to the podcast. Mojave : Written and performed by Chelsie BucknerMusic : Written by Chris Gregory and performed by Chris Gregory, Anjy Hall, Cherish Burk and Al JordanPresenter : Kelli Winkler Find out more about Chelsie and her work here https://www.instagram.com/poemsandpeonies/For more information a...2019-10-1814 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesFarewell Monologue 2 : RainbowsSend us a textIn the second of our series of Farewell Monologues we take a look at bereavement through the eyes of our regular presenter, Kelli Winkler.  The loss of a loved one is tough and a very individual experience.  In this monologue Kelli gives us an insight into her experience of loss and the memories and feelings it provokes.  Kelli Winkler :  Writer and performerTiffany Clare :  PresenterMusic is written and performed by Chris GregoryThis podcast is dedicated to the memory of Judith Dale HutchisonFor more infor...2019-10-1111 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesPoetry SpecialSend us a textIn our first poetry special edition of the podcast we feature the work of three poets: Will Burns, Chelsie Buckner and Julie Stevens.  The podcast is presented by Kelli Winkler and Chris GregoryWill Burns @TroubledStriker on twitterChelsie Buckner @poemsandpeonies on instagramand Julie Stevens @jumpingjulespoetry on twitter and instagram.Find out more about the poets including further links at our website alternativestories.com and follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/Support the sho...2019-10-0418 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesFarewell Monologue 1 : SarahSend us a textIn the first of a series of mini episodes, Farewell Monologues, we explore departure, saying goodbye, endings and changes.  In this monologue Abby Hilden is Sarah, a young woman leaving a relationship and contemplating lost time and an uncertain future. Sarah :  Abby Hilden Presenter Kelli WinklerMusic and sound design : Chris GregoryFor more information visit our website https://alternativestories.com/Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/StoriesAltand Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/Support the show2019-09-2511 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesShowcase EditionAlternative Stories and Fake Realities has been nominated for and Audio Verse 2019 Award in the category New Audio Play Production.  The awards offer us the chance to showcase the best of our podcast and this edition takes clips and excerpts from a number of our podcasts by way of a taster for potential new listeners.  We hope that existing listeners will also enjoy this brief journey through our first 8 editions and continue to enjoy the new productions we have planned. Presenter :  Kelli WinklerMusic : Chris Gregory and Micah CottinghamWriting : Chris Gregory and Chelsie Buckner...2019-09-0720 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesMedusaJenna is part of a group of warriors sent to slay the gorgon Medusa.  As she grapples with her own terror at encountering the monster she begins to feel empathy for her adversary. But will empathy be enough to save her and her companions?   In this episode we look at one of the most famous myths in all of classical mythology.  As usual, we try to offer alternative perspectives on the story and offer a female view of the myth.  We also include 2 original poems by Chelsie Buckner (@poemsandpeonies on instagram) and another Alternative Stories...2019-08-2340 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Adults in the RoomSend us a textTwo cousins reunited after many years unearth a dark family secret that threatens to destroy their relationship.  In a break from our theme of mythology we consider the ways in which different individuals can view the same set of events drawing vastly different conclusions.  Strong language and sexual references. Listener discretion is advised. Catharine Daddario :  VeronicaTiffany Clare : Amber Nathan Powell : Sam Kelli Winkler : PresenterChris Gregory : Music and Scriptfreesounds.org : sound effects2019-08-1430 minAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesAlternative Stories and Fake RealitiesThe Daphne and Apollo EpisodeSend us a textContinuing our theme of new writing based upon stories from Ovid's Metamorphoses (and from mythology in general) this episode features an audio drama and poem based on the myth of Daphne and Apollo.  The audio drama "No Words" features Tiffany Clare as Naomi, Charlie Richards as Robert and Federico Foglia as The Museum Attendant.  Narration is by Kelli Winkler and original music is by Chris Gregory.  For more information please visit alternativestories.com Please subscribe to hear past and future episodes. Support the show2019-06-2835 minGALLUP® Theme ThursdayGALLUP® Theme ThursdayBelief: Learning to Love All 34 Talent Themes -- Season 1On a recent Theme Thursday live webcast, we discussed the Belief theme with Gallup Inside Sales Professional Kelli Winkler (Ideation, Strategic, Relator, Command and Belief) and Gallup Education Senior Researcher Tim Hodges (Maximizer, Relator, Belief, Woo and Positivity).Theme Thursday is a Gallup Webcast series that dives deep into the CliftonStrengths Themes, one at a time. https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us?utm_source=youtube2015-04-1047 min