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The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - Vol 2, The Man with a Storm in His EyesThe Man with a Storm in His Eyes – Volume 2NOTE: If you have not listened to Volume 1 of this 4-part miniseries, please pause this episode, and go listen to the first installment, otherwise the story won't make much sense.Over Thanksgiving I spent a few days house- and cat-sitting for a friend. The moment I met Russell the cat I was completely charmed by the milky cloudiness of his eyes. What fascinated me most was that he appeared to be able to see just fine... to the point where sometimes he appeared to...2023-12-2918 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - Vol 1, The Man with a Storm in His EyesThe Man with a Storm in His Eyes – Volume 1Happy holidays dear listeners. I know it’s been some time since I released a new episode of The Skylark Bell, but I believe you’ll feel it was worth the wait as you listen to what I have in store for you over the next few weeks. Over Thanksgiving I spent a few days house- and cat-sitting for a friend. The moment I met Russell the cat I was completely charmed by the milky cloudiness of his eyes. What fascinated me most was that he appeare...2023-12-2223 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - EpilogueToday we read the final chapter of the Skylark Trilogy, the epilogue to SkyeDive, in which we catch a glimpse of the world after the timeloops have been closed, and get a hint at who was truly pulling the strings all along.Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.com...2023-10-1318 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 39, NothingIn today’s episode we read the chapter 39 – Nothing – in which Magpie finds herself at a crossroads. This week's podcast partner is The Boopod Network of true crime and paranormal podcasts, which includes the following:The Activity Continues: https://bit.ly/m/TACpodThe Nightcap Nebula: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightcap-nebula-podcast/id1672430903The Paranormal Truth: https://linktr.ee/paranormalexposedMums, Mysteries, & Murder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284Generally Spooky: https://linktr.ee/generallyspookyShittin' Bricks: https://linktr.ee/shit...2023-10-1309 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 38, Skye DiveIn today’s episode we read the chapter 38 – Skye Dive – in which Magpie and Farfalla's plan is set in motion.This week's podcast partner is Cozyland: http://www.cozylandpod.comContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriAll music by Cannel...2023-10-0611 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 37, Here's the PlanIn today’s episode we read the chapter 37 – Here’s the Plan – in which Magpie and Farfalla finally come face to face.Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicOfficia...2023-10-0612 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 36, Time LoopsIn today’s episode we read the chapter 36 – Time Loops - in which Farfalla devises a plan to preserve what little time she had with Marius, no matter the cost.This week's podcast partner is Something, Rather Than Nothing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-rather-than-nothing/id1473313040Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access t...2023-09-2911 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 35, RoadblocksThis week's podcast partner is Paranormal Exposed: https://linktr.ee/paranormalexposedContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicO...2023-09-2916 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 34, SheltaIn today’s episode we read the chapter 34 – Shelta – in which Farfalla has an unexpected encounter that will stop her in her tracks. This week's podcast partner is Paranormal Exposed: https://linktr.ee/paranormalexposedContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe S...2023-09-2214 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 33, The VanishingsIn today’s episode we read the chapter 33 – The Vanishings – in which Farfalla fully steps into her role as the infamous Dealan-dèThis week's podcast partner is The Haunted UK: https://linktr.ee/hauntedukpodcastContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe S...2023-09-2212 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 32, Her Prison, Her FateIn today’s episode we read the chapter 32 – Her Prison, Her Fate – in which Farfalla finds herself in a predicament that forces her to ask for help from someone she thought she’d never see again.This week's podcast partner is Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoli...2023-09-1516 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 31, Skipping StonesIn today’s episode we read the chapter 31 - Skipping Stones – in which Farfalla begins to devise a plan for revenge.This week's podcast partner is Volsteadland: https://linkin.bio/volstead_landContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Sky...2023-09-0812 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 30, Back to the CliffsideIn today’s episode we read the chapter 30 – Back to the Cliffside – in which Faralla travels back to a pivotal point in her life.This week's podcast partner is Murder Roadtrip: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-quinn6Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patre...2023-09-0114 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 29, Embers to AshIn today’s episode we read the chapter 29 – Embers to Ash – In which we discover the secret behind both The Ancient Oak, and Dealan-dè.This week's podcast partner is Horror Roulette: https://horrorroulette.com/Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe S...2023-08-2516 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 28, Under The Same SkyIn today’s episode we read the chapter 28 – Under the Same Sky – in which Farfalla looks back on the path that brought her here as she picks up the pieces.This week's podcast partner is Certainly Strange: https://open.spotify.com/show/1stSYQC9Sqox9TwbU48Dof?si=ct4_QX_NQh6hHZHxZ9eyVA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissao...2023-08-1813 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 27, Trial by FireIn today’s episode we read the chapter 27 – Trial by Fire – in which a betrayal has devastating consequences.This week's podcast partner is Shittin' Bricks: https://linktr.ee/shittinbricksContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi...2023-08-1113 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 26, The Making of a BellIn today’s episode we read the chapter 26 – in which we witness the creation of the mythical Skylark Bell.This week's podcast partner is Haunted or Hoax: https://linktr.ee/HauntedorHoaxContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark...2023-08-0414 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 25, A Chaotic Swirl of a DreamIn today’s episode we read the chapter 25 – A Chaotic Swirl of a Dream – in which Farfalla has a dream with kaleidoscopic images of her past, present, and future.This week's podcast partner is Generally Spooky: https://linktr.ee/generallyspookyThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe...2023-07-2814 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 24, TimeIn today’s episode we read the chapter 24 – Time, in which Farfalla learns to navigate her new surroundings.This week's podcast partner is Something (Rather Than Nothing): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/something-rather-than-nothing/id1473313040Contact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/meli...2023-07-2117 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 23, Deja VueIn today’s episode we read the chapter 23 – Déjà vu – in which Farfalla finds herself in a horrifyingly familiar situation.This week's podcast partner is The Nightcap Nebula:https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1672430903?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_pContact: theskylarkbell@gmail.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www...2023-07-1416 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 22, Trial by WaterIn today’s episode we read the chapter 22 – Trial by Water – in which Farfalla’s actions catch up with her.This week's podcast partner is Paranormal Exposed: https://linktr.ee/paranormalexposed Interview with Melissa on The Brian Oake Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zw9A6Q22ZqQiw9RNkq8GcThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early...2023-07-0721 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 21, Sea BirdIn today’s episode we read the chapter 21 – Sea Bird – in which Farfalla uses new found skills to avenge the Carnifex children.This week's podcast partner is Mums, Mysteries & Murder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284Interview with Melissa on The Brian Oake Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zw9A6Q22ZqQiw9RNkq8GcThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissao...2023-06-3013 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 20, The Music BoxIn today’s episode we read the chapter 20 – The Music Box – in which a day of celebration turns rather dark, rather quickly.This week's podcast partner is Bluestep Audio:INSTRAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bluestepaudio/EMAIL: bluestepaudio@hotmail.comOutro Music: Elliot Under Glass (instrumental) - Composed and recorded by Cannelle, Mixed and Mastered by Bluestep Audio, featuring special guests Steven Holloway on Rhythm Guitar, Drums, and Triangle, and Anthony Freeman on Lead Guitar and Bass.The Skylark Bell official websit...2023-06-2319 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 19, The BeachIn today’s episode we read the chapter 19 – The Beach – in which Farfalla has a strange encounter with a young boy reminiscent of a scene in Book 2 – Wingspan.This week's podcast partner is Cozyland: http://www.cozylandpod.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark B...2023-06-1614 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 18, PocaidIn today’s episode we read the chapter 18 – Pocaid – in which Farfalla becomes close with the Carnifex children, Frannie and Felix.This week's podcast partner is The Activity Continues: https://bit.ly/m/TACpodThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: http...2023-06-0912 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 17, A Childhood Dream Come TrueIn today’s episode we read the chapter 17 – A Childhood Dream Come True – in which Farfalla embraces her new role as The Skye Lark Belle.This week's podcast partner is The Haunted UK: https://linktr.ee/hauntedukpodcastThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark B...2023-06-0216 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 16, SelkieIn today’s episode we read the chapter 16 – Selkie, in which Farfalla is stunned to find herself as the star of a somewhat familiar story.This week's podcast partner is Cannelle:http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.pat...2023-05-2615 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 15, The Dark, The DayIn today’s episode we read the chapter 15 – The Dark, The Day – in which we find out the unimaginable reality of what happened to Farfalla after the accident.This week's podcast partner is Volsteadland: https://linkin.bio/volstead_landThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Sky...2023-05-1912 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 14, Look to the SkyeIn today’s episode we read the chapter 14 – Look to the Skye, in which James and Farfalla make their way to the Isle of Skye to claim Carnifex House.This week's podcast partner is Murder Roadtrip: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shannon-quinn6The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon...2023-05-1212 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 13, A Night on the Townn today’s episode we read the chapter 13 – A Night on the Town, in which James and Farfalla travel to Paloma’s home to drop off Elisabeth in preparation for their trip.This week's podcast partner is Certainly Strange: https://open.spotify.com/show/1stSYQC9Sqox9TwbU48Dof?si=ct4_QX_NQh6hHZHxZ9eyVA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Mel...2023-05-0518 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 12, The LetterIn today’s episode we read the chapter 12 – The Letter – in which an unexpected letter will change the course of James and Farfalla’s lives... forever.This week's podcast partner is Haunted or Hoax: https://linktr.ee/HauntedorHoaxThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark...2023-04-2813 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 11, ElisabethIn today’s episode we read the chapter 11 – Elisabeth, in which we meet James and Farfalla’s daughter, Magpie’s great grandmother, Elisabeth. But things take a dark turn when a relic from the past brings back painful memories for Farfalla.This week's podcast partner is Horror Roulette: https://horrorroulette.com/The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast ep...2023-04-2116 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 10, A Wedding After AllIn today’s episode we read the chapter 10 – A Wedding After All, in which James and Farfalla marry, but things don’t go quite as planned...This week's podcast partner is The Grim Cities: https://anchor.fm/thegrimcitiesThis episode features the song The Wedding Dress originally composed by Cannelle for Fantôme Friday #11 in Season 1. This version has been remixed and remastered by Pink Flamingo Music Productions: youtube.com/channel/UCqt6NSbXlXVl3Ofp8jeV4IQThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskyla...2023-04-1416 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 9, An Old FriendIn today’s episode we read the chapter 9 – An Old Friend – in which someone from Farfalla’s past makes a surprise appearance, just when she needs him most.This week's podcast partner is Shittin' Bricks: linktr.ee/shittinbricksThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark...2023-04-0713 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 8, The SilenceIn today’s episode we read the chapter 8 – The Silence, in which we learn what sparked the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane.This week's podcast partner is Mums, Mysteries, and Murder: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Sky...2023-03-3117 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 7, Marius' DisappearanceIn today’s episode we read the chapter 7 – Marius’ Disappearance, where we relive the terrible events of the winter of 1925, this time from Farfalla’s perspective.This week's podcast partner is Generally Spooky: linktr.ee/generallyspookyThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko...2023-03-2412 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 6, The Skylark BellIn today’s episode we read the chapter 6 – The Skylark Bell – in which the mythical object finally makes its grand entranceThis week's podcast partner is Dark Tales from the Road:https://linktr.ee/darktalesfromtheroadThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi...2023-03-1711 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 5, MariusIn today’s episode we read the chapter 5 – Marius – in which Farfalla and Marius finally meet for the first time.This week's podcast partner is The Nightcap Nebula: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1672430903?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_pThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skyla...2023-03-1012 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 4, The Aviary Finishing School for Girls of DistinctionThis week's podcast partner is The Activity Continues: https://www.podpage.com/the-activity-continues/The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicOfficial Merch S...2023-03-0315 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 3, The DreamcatcherIn today’s episode we read the chapter 3 – The Dreamcatcher, in which Farfalla celebrates her 16th birthday.Something (rather than nothing) podcast: https://www.instagram.com/something_rather_than_nothing_The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thesky...2023-02-2416 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 2, The NightmareIn today’s episode we read the chapter 2 – The Nightmare, in which we learn more about Farfalla’s strange and frightening reoccurring dream.Paranormal Exposed: https://linktr.ee/paranormalexposedThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellMe...2023-02-1712 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 1, The Fabric of NatureIn today’s episode we read the chapter 1 – The Fabric of Nature, in which we are introduced to Farfalla’s vibrant childhood at meadow lane.The Haunted UK podcast: https://linktr.ee/hauntedukpodcastThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https...2023-02-1014 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Prologue: For the First Time, AgainSkyedive is the third and final book in the Skylark Trilogy, and I am so excited to share it with you starting today!In today’s episode we read the prologue to the story – For the first time, again - which, if you’ve been following along, will feel vaguely familiar, but with a surprising twist!Cozyland: http://www.cozylandpod.comThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melis...2023-02-0306 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Season 1 & 2 RecapThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellMelissa on Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.c...2023-01-2709 min
CozylandCozyland, EP 1 - Peak Christmas!This is episode 1: Peak Christmas!Escape to Cozyland! Your hosts Amy and Melissa have a lot in common; music, podcasting, a love of mysteries... and the not-so-guilty pleasure of cozy films and tv shows - you know the ones, with the predictable plots and familiar character traits. Each week we'll chat about new and upcoming tv shows and movies coming to what we like to call Cozyland!So, grab those fuzzy socks, some snacks, and the tv remote, and join us in escaping the real world for a spell.For...2023-01-0123 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - Elliot Under Glass (A Carefully Built Pretend)Today we’ll be reading a story called Elliot Under Glass. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pretend. You may experience pang of nostalgia, a longing for the magic of childhood, but ultimately it is commentary on gratitude, and living life to the fullest.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliv...2022-12-3026 min
The Skylark BellA (Haunted) Skylark Special - Return to Manor Ridge Farm (with The Haunted UK Podcast)Today’s episode of The Skylark Bell was made in collaboration with The Haunted UK podcast. It is a little different than what you’ve become used to at The Skylark Bell; it is recorded in Audio Drama format as a phone call between two characters, and features an introduction and voice acting by the host of The Haunted UK podcast. Fair warning, this episode may also be slightly scarier than a typical episode of The Skylark Bell.Story and Script by The Haunted UKFind The Haunted UK podcast's 2021 Halloween Special here...2022-12-2331 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark / Boopod Special - Mrs. B's Haunted Trinket Shoppe (The Carriage and Other Curiosities)In today’s episode, we will hear the fictional story of Mrs. B’s Haunted Trinket Shoppe. Betty Brandon, better known as Mrs. B, owns an antique shop with a twist, the objects she sells are all haunted! One winter day a customer comes in with a strange request, leading to a situation even Mrs. B couldn’t have imagined.This episode of The Skylark Bell is part of a collaboration with The Nightcap and Paranormal Exposed podcasts, both members of The Boopod Network. You can find links to their shows below. Their episodes explor...2022-12-1633 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - One year anniversary of Songs from The Skylark BellIt's hard to believe an entire year has gone by since the release of Songs from The Skylark Bell, the official soundtrack to the podcast. In this episode you'll hear details about the songs, such as the inspiration behind them, and gain insight as to how they were recorded. There is a Patreon-exclusive extended version of this episode available to subscribers, you can find my Patreon using the link below.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.All music by...2022-12-0930 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - The Christmas GhostToday’s special episode features an original story called The Christmas Ghost. This story was inspired by a song I wrote a few years ago, also called the Christmas Ghost, which you will hear at the very end of this episode. The story, and the song, are dedicated to those who have an empty seat at the holiday table, those who have lost a loved one, and who, every holiday season, feel that pang of sadness and nostalgia, no matter how many years have gone by. But I promise, this story does have a bright side......2022-12-0217 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - The GatheringIn today’s special episode I will share my original story, The Gathering. This story was inspired by childhood Thanksgiving gatherings, which we celebrate in October in Canada. Extended family, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents would gather at my Great Aunt Marselle’s house, which had belonged to her father before her, on the outskirts of Quebec City.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on I...2022-11-2512 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - Black Dog Waiting (A Carefully Built Pretend)Today we’ll be reading a story called Black Dog Waiting. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pretend. Did you know that black dogs are often the last ones to be adopted at animal shelters? This is a story about a black dog who had to wait a long time to learn about the meaning of safety, home, and love.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.Links for MUTT MUTT ENGI...2022-11-1812 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - The Day the Sun Fell (A Carefully Built Pretend)Today we’ll be reading a story called The Day the Sun Fell. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pretend. It’s a story about working together to complete something that would be impossible if we were working alone.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http...2022-11-1107 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - When the Night Came (A Carefully Built Pretend)Today we’ll be reading a story called “When The Night Came”. This story was originally released as part of my children’s podcast, A Carefully Built Pretend. We’re going to explore the fear of the unknown, and how gaining perspective can make the unknown less frightening.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www...2022-11-0412 min
The Skylark BellA (Haunted) Skylark Special - The Cellar (with The Haunted UK Podcast)**Trigger warning - This fictional story contains vague mention of alcoholism and abuse***Today’s Halloween Special Episode was inspired by a real-life ghost story told to me via my dear friend at The Haunted UK Podcast. From that, I put together this fictional account of the story from the perspective of the ghost itself, a little girl named Helen who ended up trapped in the cellar of her house... for eternity.Find The Haunted UK podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/hauntedukpodcast/Find Th...2022-10-2815 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark + Boopod Special - The Redheaded Hitchhiker (Bridgewater Triangle Series)In today’s episode, we will hear the story of The Redheaded Hitchhiker. There have been many counts of this apparition over several decades spanning from the 1960s to today. You can hear more about these real-life accounts by listening to Haunted UK podcast. Our take, however, looks at the story from a different perspective... that of the ghost himself!RELEASED BOOPOD NETWORK BRIDGEWATER EPISODES:The Nightcap: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5v8a6ZAcqzAObnB8Zcp8ZH?si=gsvVnq-oRXKRzCMMg8vWGAHaunted UK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/50nqVyMn1x49mNC2Wnf...2022-10-1414 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Epilogue (featuring Embers & Ash)This is the final chapter of Wingspan, closing out Magpie and Luca's story, and opening us up to Farfalla's... but that will come at another time. More specifically, it will come in January of 2023 with season 3 of The Skylark Bell podcast in which we'll read SkyeDive, the third and final book in the Skylark Trilogy.Be sure to listen to the end of this episode for the premier of a new song by Cannelle, inspired by this story, called Embers & Ash. Both the version featured in this episode as well as an acoustic version...2022-10-0709 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 37, The Beginning of The EndIn today’s episode we read Chapter 37 – The Beginning of the End - in which Magpie, still living as Farfalla and knowing she is running out of time, tries to warn her younger self in a final attempt to set the timelines straight.This is the last full chapter of Wingspan. Next week will feature an epilogue which also serves as a prologue of sorts to the third and final book in the Skylark Trilogy – the book is called SkyeDive and will begin airing right here on The Skylark Bell podcast in January of 2023. 2022-09-3015 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 36, Crossing the LineIn today’s episode we read Chapter 36 – Crossing the Line - in which Magpie, after decades of living in Pocket under Farfalla’s identity, finally crosses paths with a familiar face.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and mo...2022-09-2313 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 35, ClosureIn today’s episode we read Chapter 35 – Closure - in which Magpie discovers the identity of the person who sent the letter.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMeli...2022-09-1614 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 34, The LetterIn today’s episode we read Chapter 34 – The Letter - in which Magpie receives a mysterious letter requesting she visit a nearby care home.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveri2022-09-0912 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 33, Sparking SilenceIn today’s episode we read Chapter 33 – Sparking Silence - in which Lucas tries desperately to find a way to put his and Magpie’s timelines back in placeThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http...2022-09-0215 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 32, Today's SpecialIn today’s episode we read Chapter 32 – Today’s Special - in which Magpie once again finds herself in the town of Pocket, where she comes to a startling, and devastating realisation.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downlo...2022-08-2615 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 31, Dealan-dèIn today’s episode we read Chapter 31 – Dealan-de - in which Lucas has a terrifying encounter with the mysterious woman that has been flitting in and out of his and Magpie’s lives for yearsThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downlo...2022-08-1916 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 30, CrashIn today’s episode we read Chapter 30 – Crash - in which Magpie finds herself involved in a situation she had a psychic vision of years prior.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMe...2022-08-1214 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 29, Next StepsIn today’s episode we read Chapter 29 – Next Steps - in which Magpie and Lucas try to find a way out of the tangled strings of time and space.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMeli...2022-08-0519 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 28, All That Could Have BeenIn today’s episode we read Chapter 28 – All that Could have Been - in which Lucas once again finds himself transported, this time back to Carnifex House, but his feeling of relief is short livedThe Skylark Bell is Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music down...2022-07-2915 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 27, Mirror PondIn today’s episode we read Wingspan Chapter 27, Mirror Pond - in which Lucas experiences the terrible winter of 1925 and Marius Corbeau's mysterious fate, first hand.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Twitter: @me...2022-07-2213 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 26, Happy HolidaysIn today’s episode we read Chapter 26 – Happy Holidays - in which Magpie celebrates the season with the Sarcelles and is in for a heartwarming surprise, but not before an unsettling experience threatens to put a damper on the festivities!Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, musi...2022-07-1517 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 25, A Fête and a FeatherIn today’s episode we read Chapter 25 – A Fete and a Feather - in which Lucas joins Farfalla for a memorable celebration at Meadow LaneBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop...2022-07-0814 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 24, The Lark & Bell Artist's RetreatIn today’s episode we read Chapter 24 – The Lark and Bell Artist’s Retreat - in which Mrs. Phaeton gives Magpie a tour of the house at Meadow Lane, which she has converted into an artist’s retreat and art galleryBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes...2022-07-0114 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 23, The Birthday BellIn today’s episode we read Chapter 23 – The Birthday Bell - in which Lucas visits the Shearwaters at Meadow Lane to celebrate Farfalla’s birthday, and a mysterious presence attempts to issue a dire warning.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.pa...2022-06-2413 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 22, Goodbye GemmaIn today’s episode we read Chapter 22 – Goodbye Gemma - in which Magpie flies back to Pocket to visit her mother and attend a memorial for someone very special, and begins to come to an unbelievable conclusion regarding Lucas' disappearance.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, musi...2022-06-1716 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 21, Moving Forward Looking BackIn today’s episode we read Chapter 21 – Moving Forward, Looking Back - in which Magpie and Lucas come to terms with their respective situations.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.pod2022-06-1014 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 20, MoonlightIn today’s episode we read Chapter 20 – Moonlight - in which Magpie and Lucas live parallel lives across time and spaceBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMeli...2022-06-0313 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 19, One Step Forward One Century BackIn today’s episode we read Chapter 19 – One Step Forward, One Century Back - in which Lucas comes to terms with the fact that he has travelled back nearly a century to early 1920s Pocket.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www...2022-05-2714 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 18, The VanishingsIn today’s episode we read Chapter 18 – The Vanishings - in which Manon elaborates on past instances of people disappearing from Carnifex HouseBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.pod2022-05-2015 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 17, Le CorbeauIn today’s episode we read Chapter 17 – Le Corbeau - in which Lucas has a strange dream, and wakes up to an even stranger reality.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop...2022-05-1312 min
The Skylark BellA Skylark Special - The Other Rachel**DISCLAIMER - This episode contains mention of smoking and death and may not be appropriate for younger children**In today’s special episode we will hear the story of The Other Rachel. This story was inspired by my grandmother, who turned 106 years old earlier this week. I don’t want to give too much away, but rest assured that there is an unusual, somewhat spooky, and definitely mysterious element to the story.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell offi...2022-05-0631 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 16, NightfallIn today’s episode we read Chapter 16 – Le Nightfall - in which Magpie begins to worry after Lucas and Cormorant don’t return from their ride, and Manon provides some very unsettling information.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/me...2022-04-2914 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 15, GatewayIn today’s episode we read Chapter 15 – Gateway - in which Lucas and Cormorant take a turn that will change the course of their lives, and Magpie’s, forever.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMeliss...2022-04-2211 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 14, Swan DiveIn today’s episode we read Chapter 14 – Swan Dive – where Lucas explores the land surrounding Carnifex House with Cormorant, and is shocked to find a familiar item in a small antique shop.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/meliss...2022-04-1513 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 13, Love DadIn today’s episode we read Chapter 13 – Love, Dad - in which Magpie reads a letter from her estranged father.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on T...2022-04-0812 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 12, A Special GuestIn today’s episode we read Chapter 12 – A Special Guest -in which Magpie and Lucas entertain someone very special at Carnifex House, and Magpie gets some devastating news.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on I...2022-04-0213 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 11, The Skye Lark BelleIn today’s episode we read Chapter 11 – The Skye Lark Belle - in which Magpie returns to the Lark Festival with Manon and has a bizarre and terrifying experienceBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMeli...2022-03-2516 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 10, Night MagicIn today’s episode we read Chapter 10 – Night Magic - in which Magpie, Lucas, Manon and Alfred enjoy dinner on the patio, a perfect evening with the exception of Magpie’s unsettling vision, and some eerie stories about the druids who once were settled on what became Carnifex land.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin M...2022-03-1812 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 9, The Lark FestivalIn today’s episode we read Chapter 9 – The Lark Festival - in which Magpie and Lucas explore the Lark festival of Skye, where Magpie is reminded of the mysterious Ouroboros.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMe...2022-03-1111 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 8, Carnifex HouseIn today’s episode we read Chapter 8 – Carnifex House - in which Magpie and Lucas finally reach their destination, and lay eyes on Carnifex House for the first time.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMeli...2022-03-0415 min
A Carefully Built PretendWrong Answers Only! (YOUNGER KIDS)Today we’ll be reading a silly story called Wrong Answers Only! Now, I’ll need your help for this story to work. I’m going to read it to you, but every time I pause, I want you to answer the question – but here’s the tricky part, I don’t want you to give me the right answer, you have to make up a silly answer of your own! Then I’ll include my silly answer too. I promise we’re all going to have a lot of fun!A Carefully Built Pretend podcast...2022-02-2509 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 7, PòcaidIn today’s episode we read Chapter 7 – Pocaid - in which Magpie and Lucas arrive in the quaint little Scottish town of Pocaid, but the welcome isn't as warm as they hoped.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/meli...2022-02-2513 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 6, Skylarks Over ScotlandIn today’s episode we read Chapter 6 – Skylarks over Scotland - in which Magpie has a deeply unsettling vision as she and Lucas travel on to Scotland.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Inst...2022-02-1812 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 5, The Clawfoot GalleryIn today’s episode we read Chapter 5 – The Clawfoot Gallery – where mysterious occurrences continue as we join Magpie and Lucas for the grand opening of Mrs. Phaeton’s art gallery exhibitBrought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMel...2022-02-1111 min
CozylandGrab a Blanket - Tony Oliveri (LIKEHELL, Cows)Grab a Blanket is hosted and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on Twitter: @melissaoliveriAll music by Cannelle - http://www.cannellemusic.comWe've all lived through some trying times in the past couple of years. We’ve had to find new ways of doing things, creative solutions to problems we’d never dreamed of. We’ve had to revisit our relationships with work, family, friend...2022-02-0557 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 4, The End is the Beginning is the EndIn today’s episode we read Chapter 4 – The End is the Beginning is the End - in which Magpie has a strange, and rather frightening experience on the cobblestone street outside the vintage shop.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriM...2022-02-0411 min
A Carefully Built PretendEmma Eats Strange Things (YOUNGER KIDS)Today we’ll be reading a silly poem called “ Emma Eats Strange Things”. It feels good to just be silly sometimes, doesn’t it? To just have a laugh for no reason at all? To make things up that don’t make sense? That’s what today is all about – just being silly and having fun.A Carefully Built Pretend podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram: @the.mop.podMelissa on T...2022-01-2804 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 3, The Blue DressThe Skylark Bell Season 2 - WingspanIn today’s episode we read Chapter 3 – The Blue Dress - in which Magpie and Lucas discover an odd vintage shop on a sides treet, and its mysterious owner seems very much invested in Magpie purchasing her blue dress.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patr...2022-01-2813 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 2, Birds of a Feather Fly TogetherThe Skylark Bell - Wingspan, by Melissa OliveriIn today’s episode we read chapter 2 – Birds of a feather fly together – where Magpie has an eerie premonition as she, her mom, and Lucas fly across the ocean toward their destination.Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcas...2022-01-2112 min
A Carefully Built PretendRepeat After Me (YOUNGER KIDS)Get ready for a funny, silly, INTERACTIVE episode!Today we’ll be reading a silly story called “Repeat After Me”. I’ll need your help for this story to work. I’m going to read it to you, but every time I pause, I need you to repeat what I said. I promise we’re all going to have a lot of fun!This podcast is written and produced by Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comSupport Melissa on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriMelissa on Instagram...2022-01-1408 min
The Skylark BellWingspan - Chapter 1, Suitcase to ScotlandWhen we left them last season, Magpie and Lucas had just learned of Farfalla’s passing, and had ventured to her tiny house to gather her things. As they were about to leave, an gust of wind slammed the bedroom door closed, and they heard footsteps inside the empty room. When they eventually re-entered the room they found it just as empty as they’d left it, with one startling exception: A sketch left on the seat of the rocking chair. On the back of the sketch were 4 words that made their blood run cold – I am not Farfalla. We wer...2022-01-1413 min
The Skylark BellThe Skylark Bell - BONUS Chapter, A Strange New YearIn this Holiday special edition of the podcast, we will read a bonus chapter of The Skylark Bell called A Strange New Year – which contains a bit of foreshadowing of what the future has in store for Magpie and Lucas.So grab your fizzy drinks and party attire - The countdown is on!Music: Nightbridge and A Strange New Year by Cannelle (www.cannellemusic.com)Brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comTh...2021-12-3108 min