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The Tiny Bookcase# 238: SkeletonNico and Ben tell a brace of stories written for the prompt 'Skeleton'.Send us a text Support the show
2025-11-1038 min
The Tiny Bookcase# 235: InterestNico and Ben write two new stories for the prompt "Interest".Send us a text Support the show
2025-10-2049 min
The Tiny Bookcase#116: Interview with Jon RichterBen and Nico are joined by Jon Richter, author of The Warden and Rabbit Hole, so his brain may be picked. Content warnings, children's horror and the Teletubbies... no one is off limits.Send us a textSupport the show
2023-02-2742 min
The Tiny Bookcase#115: Triangle with Jon RichterBen and Nico are joined by Jon Richter, host of the Hosts in the Shell and Dark Natter Podcasts, AND an author of multiple works of fiction! Together the three unite to challenge the strongest shape, The Triangle!Send us a textSupport the show
2023-02-2049 min
The Tiny Bookcase#114: Interview with Ian GreenBen and Nico are joined by the author of the Rotstorm series, Ian Green. They discuss fantasy tropes, mythical cartography and being a blockbuster.Send us a textSupport the show
2023-02-1350 min
The Tiny Bookcase#113: Hot Sauce with Ian GreenIan Green, author of The Rotstorm series, joins Ben and Nico as they toughen up their tongues- ready to take on the deadly hot sauce!Send us a textSupport the show
2023-02-0654 min
The Tiny Bookcase#112: The ArenaBen and Nico fly solo with the prompt "The Arena". Two tales are told!Send us a textSupport the show
2023-01-3033 min
The Tiny Bookcase#111: Interview with Shauna LawlessBen and Nico are joined by the author of The Sons of Gods and Fighting Men - Shauna Lawless. They talk Irish history, representation in Historical Fiction, and Russian classics. This one is heavy!Send us a textSupport the show
2023-01-2344 min
The Tiny Bookcase#110: Tomorrow with Shauna LawlessBen and Nico are joined by the author of "Children of Gods and Fighting Men" - Shauna Lawless. Together they take on the prompt Tomorrow... today!Send us a textSupport the show
2023-01-1650 min
The Tiny Bookcase#109: 2022 In ReviewAnother year slips by, but this one was filled with stories! Join Ben and Nico as they pick their favourite tales of 2022. Plus, the Patreons get their say too!Send us a textSupport the show
2023-01-0939 min
The Tiny Bookcase#108: Write HardThe insidious plans of Book Thieves ensnare Ben & Nico as they meet to celebrate the festive season at Bookatomi Plaza. Now they must tell stories (and fight) to survive. Welcome to the party pals. Send us a textSupport the show
2022-12-2412 min
The Tiny Bookcase#107: Interview with Matt AdcockA dive into the psyche of the kind of man who can write while listening to music (with lyrics!) and is made all the more dangerous by finding an ally. Ben and Nico have some trouble on their hands.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-12-1942 min
The Tiny Bookcase#106 Peacock with Matt AdcockStrange exhibits, mascot suits, and sexologists. It could only be an episode of the Tiny Bookcase! Join Ben and Nico as they share tales with Matt Adcock, author of Complete Darkness. Send us a textSupport the show
2022-12-1254 min
The Tiny Bookcase#105: Interview with Mark BrandonOld questions shared with new friends! Ben and Nico dredge up the first questions they ever asked, and put them to the marvellous Mark Brandon.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-12-0557 min
The Tiny Bookcase#104: (Nano pt. 4) Final Drafts with BenBen makes bold claims of a final draft, will it stand the test of a reading? There's only one way to find out- in our last NANO episode!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-11-2842 min
The Tiny Bookcase#103: (Nano pt. 3) Drafting with NicoA chapter about Dwarfs or Dwarves from Nico's WIP, Imposter Syndrome, and the terrible terror of the edit. All this and more in this new episode of The Tiny Bookcase.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-11-2153 min
The Tiny Bookcase#102: (Nano pt. 2) Ben's '22 WIPNANOWRIMO enters its second week. In our second '22 NANO episode, Nico reads part of Ben's work and the talk turns to what it means to start the editing process.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-11-1451 min
The Tiny Bookcase#101: (Nano pt. 1) Nico's '22 WIPNANOWRIMO is upon us again, in our first NANO episode Ben reads part of Nico's work, and the pair discuss what it means to write a first draft.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-11-0742 min
The Tiny Bookcase#99: Interview with Shona KinsellaBen and Nico take their chance to grill Shona Kinsella, Chair of the British Fantasy Society, on all things books. Libraries were drained, and none of it shall be committed to celluloid, all will be revealed in the episode!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-10-2440 min
The Tiny Bookcase#98: Twisted with Shona KinsellaBen and Nico get things all turned around as they are joined by Shona Kinsella, Chair of the British Fantasy Society to take on the prompt "Twisted".Send us a textSupport the show
2022-10-1742 min
The Tiny Bookcase#97: Interview with Cat HellisenBen and Nico take a deep dive with author Cat Hellisen. Gross-out descriptions abound as they talk all things writing!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-10-1051 min
The Tiny Bookcase#96: Currency with Cat HellisenMoney makes the world go around, but it's stories that keep us going! Ben & Nico are joined by Cat Hellisen author of 'Thief Mage, Beggar Mage'. Will they put their money where their mouths are- or be forced to cash out, as they take on the prompt: "Currency".Send us a textSupport the show
2022-10-0344 min
The Tiny Bookcase#95: The BearBen and Nico tuck into another prompt, this time it's ten feet tall, and can take your noggin off with a single punch. Prepare to face, The Bear!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-09-2542 min
The Tiny Bookcase#94: A TokenBen and Nico DIG into a new prompt, do we SPY new listeners? Only one way to find out, lets see how they handle "A Token"Send us a textSupport the show
2022-09-1941 min
The Tiny Bookcase#93: Interview with E.M. FauldsWe dive into the mind of E.M. Faulds, what strange treasures will we uncover? Join Ben, Nico, and Beth as they talk about Pratchett (as usual), Prose and Peculiarities.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-09-1237 min
The Tiny Bookcase#92: Grievances with E.M. FauldsBen and Nico are joined by E.M. Faulds and deliver three brand new short stories written for the shared prompt "Grievances"!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-09-0552 min
The Tiny Bookcase#91: The RiverBen and Nico pinch their noses and dive straight into "The River"! Two fresh tales await, each plucked straight from the rushing torrent of inspiration.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-08-2944 min
The Tiny Bookcase#90: ElasticBen and Nico stretch as far as they can, let's hope they don't snap, as they tackle the prompt "Elastic".Send us a textSupport the show
2022-08-2247 min
The Tiny Bookcase#89: Interview with Catriona SilveyBen & Nico are joined by the author of the novel "Meet Me in Another Life" (Catriona Silvey) to discuss arming Sylvanian families, concept albums, and everything in between.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-08-1532 min
The Tiny Bookcase#88: Say the Word with Catriona SilveyBen and Nico are at it again- this time alongside Catriona Silvey, author of the bestseller 'Meet Me in Another Life'. Tales await, so tarry no longer. We will start start as soon as you're ready, simply "Say the Word".Send us a textSupport the show
2022-08-0853 min
The Tiny Bookcase#87: TipBe it a place for rubbish, a gratuity fee, or the very end of the thing- TIP is a word we all know. What will Ben and Nico make out of it? Find out as they tackle the prompt "Tip".Send us a textSupport the show
2022-08-0133 min
The Tiny Bookcase#86: Season Four Finale, pt.2 (TWO)Season Four comes to a close, and what better time than the podcast's second birthday! Two years, 86 episodes, hundreds of stories, laughs'n'tears and all kinds of mishaps along the way. We've written-like, we've written with and most important of all, we've written for... you!Join Ben and Nico for a round of stories to finish off this season to the prompt: TWO.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-07-2534 min
The Tiny Bookcase#85: Season Four Finale, pt.1 (Mushroom)Ben and Nico raise their pens and make a story happen. Drawing on everything they've learned from seasons one to four, and forgetting a fair whack of it, they write to the prompt: Mushroom. Send us a textSupport the show
2022-07-1836 min
The Tiny Bookcase#84: Write-Like C.S. Lewis (Voyage)In this episode, Ben and Nico push their way through the fur coats and explore the writing style of C.S. Lewis, the mind behind the world of Narnia, Tolkien's pub companion, and possibly one of the toughest challenges they've come up against so far.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-07-1147 min
The Tiny Bookcase#83: Interview with Will BurnsGet to know a little more about poet and author Will Burns as Nico and Ben ask a raft of their usual, yet still unusual, questions. Will was named as one of The Observer’s Top 10 Debut Novelists of 2021 for his novel The Paper Lantern.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-07-0427 min
The Tiny Bookcase#82: Most Sour with Will BurnsIn this episode, Ben and Nico are joined by Poet and author Will Burns. Will was named as one of The Observer’s Top 10 Debut Novelists of 2021 for his novel The Paper Lantern. Accompany them as they walk through the English countryside, strange kingdoms, and interrogation cells!CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence, these take place between 36 minutes and 46 minutes.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-06-2755 min
The Tiny Bookcase#81: Write-Like Agatha Christie (The Party)The clues are relatively simple. English by birth, 60+ mystery novels written, and the creator of two iconic Detectives. Why, Ben and Nico can only be writing in the style of... AGATHA CHRISTIE! *Collective gasps*Send us a textSupport the show
2022-06-2045 min
The Tiny Bookcase#80: Write-Like Ernest Hemingway (Islands)Icebergs? Omit! Imply! It is finally time for Ben & Nico to attempt some of the legendary devices employed by the big man himself- Ernest Hemingway. Listen as they try to make their stories really true, and perhaps even truer than true!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-06-1352 min
The Tiny Bookcase#79: Write-Like Charles Dickens (Certain Perils)What the Dickens? It appears two street urchins have stolen some writing equipment! Those ragamuffins, our trouble-making hosts Nico and Ben, attempt to pick the pocket of Charles Dickens, an author so good he has his own adjective!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-06-0655 min
The Tiny Bookcase#78: Interview with Melody RazakBen and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of Moth, listed as one of The Observer's top ten debuts novelists of 2021. Listen in as they discuss Melody's writing process, characters with lives of their own, and what it's like to watch 1000 episodes of an anime... no, really!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-05-3036 min
The Tiny Bookcase#77: First Time with Melody RazakThis week Ben and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of "Moth", a wonderful novel listed by The Observer in 2021 as one of the top ten debuts of the year.This titanic trio take on the prompt "First Time" and almost without making the obvious joke. Dammit Nico.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-05-2341 min
The Tiny Bookcase#76: Interview with Finn LongmanJoin Ben and Nico as they lightly grill Finn Longman (author of the Butterfly Assassin) on their writing methods, ancient Irish literature, and dance troupes!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-05-1636 min
The Tiny Bookcase#75: Crash Test Dummies with Finn LongmanFinn Longman, author of "The Butterfly Assassin" and Irish Medievalist, joins Ben and Nico as they strap in and face a new prompt at high speed. Buckle up for "Crash Test Dummies".Send us a textSupport the show
2022-05-0947 min
The Tiny Bookcase#74: Write-Like Roald Dahl (Bedtime)In this Write-Like episode, Ben and Nico attempt to take on the enormous, giant, big friendly and overwise massive style of the U.K.'s most beloved children's author, Roald Dahl.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-05-0259 min
The Tiny Bookcase#73: Interview & Story with Peter NewmanReturning to chat with us after his first visit was lost to the eddies of chaos, Peter Newman (author of the Vagrant and Deathless series) reads out an original story written to the prompt 'The Handshake' and answers some off the wall questions from Nico & Ben.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-04-251h 03
The Tiny Bookcase#72: The Handshake with Peter NewmanBen and Nico are joined, in part at least by Peter Newman, author of the Vagrant and Deathless book series.In this technologically challenged episode, the team take on the prompt "The Handshake".Send us a textSupport the show
2022-04-1835 min
The Tiny Bookcase#71: Write-Like Mary Shelley (The Last)The mother of Science fiction creates two more monsters, this time in the form of the writing gremlins Ben and Nico. Listen in as these foul devils take on the prompt "The Last" in an attempt at the style of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-04-111h 00
The Tiny Bookcase#70: Interview with Caytlyn BrookeBen and Nico dive deep into the mind of Caytlyn Brooke, author of the Skyglass series. Listen in to hear about bifurcating badgers, silent writing rooms and yet more piggy wiggy woos...Send us a textSupport the show
2022-04-0439 min
The Tiny Bookcase#69: The Hunted with Caytlyn BrookeBen and Nico are joined in this episode Caytlyn Brooke, author of Dark Flowers, Wired and The Skyglass novel series.This author is a master of nymphs, and our boys are maniacs, but we implore you, please, don't combine those words, lest you end up as someone's piggy... wiggy...woo.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-03-2847 min
The Tiny Bookcase#68: Write-Like H.G. Wells (The War)The chances of anything (coherent) coming from this podcast, were a million to one, he said (OOOOH-LAAAAA). Ben and Nico look to the future, or at least the future of Victorian England, as they take on the prompt "The War" in the style of science fiction visionary, H.G. Wells.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-03-2152 min
The Tiny Bookcase#66: Story-Seekers Assemble!Ever wondered how Ben would get on solving a murder mystery? What Nico's undoubtedly worst voice is? Well, here is your chance to find out, as Ben and Nico take you on a journey, with Big Match Manager!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-03-0745 min
The Tiny Bookcase#65: Write-Like Rudyard Kipling (Elephant)An author from a colonial era, who some say is a literary great, and others say should be left in the past with his ideals. Ben and Nico take on the prompt 'Elephant' in this episode whilst grappling with the style of Rudyard Kipling.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-02-281h 02
The Tiny Bookcase#64: Interview with Anne CurrieListen in as Ben and Nico get to grips with the important things, bad Tv adaptations, coffee shop rivalries and Dalmatian prequels. Joined by the superb Anne Currie, author of the Utopia 5 book series.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-02-2141 min
The Tiny Bookcase#61: Write-Like Jane Austen (Fragment)Continuing the Write-Like series, Ben & Nico attempt the style of Jane Austen, beloved author of "Sense & Sensibility", "Pride & Prejudice", and "Emma" as they tackle the prompt "Fragment" in her honour.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-01-311h 03
The Tiny Bookcase#60: Write-Like Hunter S. Thompson (Death)In the first of the Write-Like series, Ben & Nico attempt the style of Hunter S. Thompson, author of "Fear and loathing in Las Vegas" and the father of Gonzo journalistic excess, as they tackle the prompt "Death" in his honour.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-01-2444 min
The Tiny Bookcase#58: Amnesia with Kira LeighWho are we? What season is it? 4 that's what! To kick off the fourth season of The Tiny Bookcase our hosts Ben & Nico are joined by Kira Leigh, author of LGBT 90s-flavored SciFi!Send us a textSupport the show
2022-01-1059 min
The Tiny Bookcase#54: Interview with David GuymerWhat is it like writing Warhammer stories for a living? Did they really drown a weasel in Redwall? Is there something wrong with Nico? All this and more as Ben and Nico are joined By David Guymer for a chat.Send us a textSupport the show
2021-12-1348 min
The Tiny Bookcase#53: What The Dead Know with David GuymerBen and Nico, fresh off NaNoWriMo, are joined by a legend of Warhammer's Black Library, David Guymer! The trio takes on the prompt: "What the Dead Know".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-12-0644 min
The Tiny Bookcase#52: (Nano pt. 4) Ben's WorkshopThe final episode of our Nano season and the lads have done it! Ben takes his turn under the workshopping knife as Nico provides feedback. The lads discuss the wild ride that this NaNoWriMo has been and go into how they completed the challenge. Send us a textSupport the show
2021-11-2959 min
The Tiny Bookcase#51: (Nano pt. 3) Nico's WorkshopPart three of four special episodes! Join the guys as they take a deep dive into a longer section from Nico's work in progress. They get into the nitty-gritty about their approaches to edits and discuss the difficulties they have faced during the challenge of NaNoWriMo so far.Send us a textSupport the show
2021-11-221h 16
The Tiny Bookcase#50: (Nano pt. 2) WIPs with Ross YoungNaNoWriMore of those words please! Ben and Nico are joined by the author of the Gloomwood novels Ross Young. 2 weeks in and the word counts are taking their toll, but nothing is going to stop these stories flowing!Send us a textSupport the show
2021-11-151h 16
The Tiny Bookcase#49: (Nano pt. 1) WIPs with Benjamin LangleyNaNoWriMo is upon us! Ben and Nico are joined by their old friend, writer Benjamin Langley, and sit down to talk about their WIPs, the reality of writing to a deadline every day and, perhaps most importantly, the madness that can grow from writing a novel in a month!Send us a textSupport the show
2021-11-081h 24
The Tiny Bookcase#47: Halloween with Tonia RansomThings are looking pretty spooky around here, Ben and Nico are joined by the host of the NightLight Podcast Tonia Ransom, as they get deep into the Halloween spirit and explore the prompt: "A Day in the Sun".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-10-251h 09
The Tiny Bookcase#46: A Persistent Itch with Conor Bredin*Scratch, scratch scratch*It just won't stop, Join Ben and Nico as their guest Conor Bredin, the host of the "Story of a Story Teller Podcast", helps them reach that difficult bit in the middle of their backs and tackle the prompt: "A Persistent Itch".[The Tiny Bookcase Podcast would like to apologise for some minor technical difficulties in the recording of this episode, which have resulted in some defects in the audio.}Send us a textSupport the show
2021-10-181h 07
The Tiny Bookcase#45: Interview with Mur LaffertyThe unbound wisdom of Mur Lafferty combines with the unwise binding of Ben and the wistful bounding of Nico as the boys dig deep into how Mur creates stories; what it's like to write a Star Wars novel; and the delight/dread of the advent calendar. Send us a textSupport the show
2021-10-111h 13
The Tiny Bookcase#44: Underground With Mur LaffertyWith a prompt like this things are bound to get deep! Ben and Nico are joined by Hugo award-winning Author and Podcaster Mur Lafferty, for a trip that takes us from the mines to Mars!Send us a textSupport the show
2021-10-0443 min
The Tiny Bookcase#43: A Cold Wind with Sleepless ReadingsGoosebumps will rise and spines will shiver as Nico and Ben are joined by Tom Kirkbride, host of Sleepless Readings, a man whose voice is so silky it could make a fine gown and so rich it could afford to buy and wear said gown!Join them as they fill their sails with the prompt "A Cold Wind"Hear more of Tom ((194) Sleepless Readings - YouTube)Send us a textSupport the show
2021-09-2755 min
The Tiny Bookcase#42: Interview with Kit PowerBen, Nico and their guest Kit Power dive deep into the inspiring mind of Stephen King, the crippling force of self-doubt, and the dangers of being fiercely Left!Send us a textSupport the show
2021-09-201h 18
The Tiny Bookcase#41 : The Hardest Break with Kit PowerBen and Nico are joined this week by BFA Shortlisted author Kit Power, who brings their mastery of Horror to the prompt "The Hardest Break".CW: Illness, Suicide.Send us a textSupport the show
2021-09-131h 05
The Tiny Bookcase#40: Novels and NaNoWriMoNico and Ben bare all in this dramatic exposé of... their works in progress!Both of our hectic hosts share the first pages of what they've been working on and invite you to join them on a new adventure in November.Send us a textSupport the show
2021-09-061h 13
The Tiny Bookcase#38: Interference with Stew World OrderWho better to show our hairy hosts how it is done than, well, another hairy host! Ben and Nico are joined by Robert Stewart (please, call him Stew!) host of The Stew World Order Podcast, he turns his attention away from the MCUs and Straight-to-DVDS of this world to help defeat the prompt "Interference".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-08-2351 min
The Tiny Bookcase#37: Interview with Nina AllanA mind as sharp as her tongue is long, Nina regales us with tales of time travel, featherless birds and rambling writing! Nico and Ben had their brains stretched, and you should too.Send us a textSupport the show
2021-08-1641 min
The Tiny Bookcase#36: Empty Tank with Nina AllanFrom across the Scottish Moor, a voice rings clear and lyrically regales our intrepid hosts, Ben and Nico, with more tales!Join the boys and their guest, the deeply talented and lightly mysterious Nina Allan, as they try and refill the prompt "Empty Tank".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-08-0951 min
The Tiny Bookcase#34: Yorkshire with RJ BarkerThis one is close to home... well close enough! Nico and Ben are joined by author of the critically acclaimed Tide Child Trilogy, award-winning RJ Barker. With RJ's immense skill and the boys' inability to stop it seems there's nothing between them and a battle to the death with the prompt "Yorkshire".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-07-261h 01
The Tiny Bookcase#33: Interview with Simon BestwickNothern? Very. Nice? Extremely. (K)nowledgable? Without any doubt.Hear the musings, madness, and merriment of Simon Bestwick as Ben and Nico give him the grilling of a lifetime!Send us a textSupport the show
2021-07-1945 min
The Tiny Bookcase#32: Beneath The Crust with Simon BestwickBen and Nico call for aid once more, and the powerfully prolific Simon Bestwick is there to answer. The man has written their combined weight in stories, so let's see what he can do with the prompt "Beneath the Crust".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-07-1256 min
The Tiny Bookcase#31: Interview with Dr. Charles E. GannonNico & Ben get ready to ask a barrage of questions (some old, some new) to the charming Dr. Charles E. Gannon and uncover a wealth of fascinating tales and takes from the Bestselling Nebula-nominated author.Send us a textSupport the show
2021-07-0554 min
The Tiny Bookcase#30: Problem Solved with Dr. Charles E. GannonIt's Season 3, and the boys are back, this time with something resembling a vengeance!Join Ben and Nico as they meet their first guest of season 3, Nebula-nominated, best-selling author Dr. Charles E. Gannon (Chuck to his friends) who shares dented garnets of wisdom, a bonus extra story, and plenty of laughs as he helps them take on their first prompt: "Problem Solved"For the interview with Chuck, tune in next week!Send us a textSupport the show
2021-06-2857 min
The Tiny Bookcase#29: Season Two Finale pt.2The ever-hungry Ysterris wants more, and lucky for Ben and Nico there's a wonderful treasure trove of stories from Season Two, time to show that Wizard how talented the guests have been and, hopefully, he'll let the boys finally leave the tower... right?Send us a textSupport the show
2021-06-211h 08
The Tiny Bookcase#28: Season Two Finale pt.1Uh oh! Ysterris has smashed his way back into the Sacred Library and it's up to Ben & Nico to catch that old codger up on what's been happening in Season 2! Luckily for them, they've been visited by some amazing storytellers and are well prepared for the wizard's story appetite...Send us a textSupport the show
2021-06-141h 08
The Tiny Bookcase#27: Broken Key with Brad Rawlinson & Gary WilsonSometimes three just isn't enough, so why not try a little extra spice? This week Ben and Nico have cracked the surface and gone under the ice to retrieve Gary Wilson and reeled in Brad Rawlinson like expert anglers.Together these returning guests join our tenacious hosts as they unlock the potential of the prompt "The Broken Key".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-06-071h 20
The Tiny Bookcase#26: Time Stopped with Andrew SlindeLoops, lovers and losses abound this episode as Nico and Ben are joined by the quick-witted steampunk author, Andrew Slinde. This titanic trio face-off with the prompt "Time Stopped", over and over and over again....Send us a textSupport the show
2021-05-311h 38
The Tiny Bookcase#25: Crossroads with Shiv RamdasNico and Ben cross paths with author and tweet legend Shiv Ramdas as he brings his unique perspective to the prompt "Crossroads".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-05-241h 44
The Tiny Bookcase#24: Fortified with A.C. WiseBen and Nico are joined by Sunburst award-winning author A.C. Wise, for sisterly love, Norse defiance, and an afternoon to remember... or forget, as they assault the mighty prompt "Fortified".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-05-171h 31
The Tiny Bookcase#22: Toxic with Aliya WhiteleyNico and Ben talk perilous poisons and chaotic chemicals as their guest Aliya Whiteley, writer of over 100 short stories, helps them take on the prompt "Toxic".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-05-031h 26
The Tiny Bookcase#21: Red Shoes with Graham MortBen and Nico are joined by award-winning poet and author Graham Mort to explore archetypes, music and mayhem as they delve into the prompt "Red Shoes".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-04-261h 43
The Tiny Bookcase#19: Contraption with Omar El AkkadWhat strange whirrings and unusual buzzings are these? Nico and Ben are joined by the author of the multi-award-winning novel "American War", Omar El Akkad, for an episode packed with knowledge and madness in equal measure! Join this tenacious trio as they take on the prompt "Contraption".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-04-121h 30
The Tiny Bookcase#18: The Final Second with Anna MocikatAnother week, another batch of stories plucked this time not only from the minds of Ben and Nico, but from behind the neon blue eyes of Anna Mocikat, author of the Cyberpunk series Behind Blue Eyes (see what we did there?) Join them as they take on the prompt "The Final Second".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-04-051h 18
The Tiny Bookcase#17: My Collection with Jon FordBen and Nico delve into unknown worlds, of blood suckers fae-folk and mysterious knobs, assisted in the task by Jon Ford, author of The Ballad of The Songbird series, as they take on the prompt "My Collection"Send us a textSupport the show
2021-03-291h 23
The Tiny Bookcase#16: Buried Treasure with Halo ScotBen and Nico are joined by novelist Halo Scot, author & troublemaker. Halo's Rift Cycle series, a science-fantasy with grimdark, psychological horror, mental illness, and LGBTQ themes aims to normalize all aspects of the human experience while breaking stigmas surrounding mental illness, substance abuse, grief, and sexual orientation. The trio respond to the prompt: "Buried Treasure" Send us a textSupport the show
2021-03-221h 16
The Tiny Bookcase#15: The Palm Reader with David WellingtonBen and Nico buckle in and prepare to see a glimpse into their future... they hope! David Wellington, 2020 Arthur C. Clarke Award nominee and master of the written word brings some real firepower to the squad as they take on the prompt: "The Palm Reader"Send us a textSupport the show
2021-03-151h 37
The Tiny Bookcase#14: Hey Handsome! with Winnie TatawThis week our dynamic duo of Ben and Nico once again become a titanic trio as they are joined by the author of The Gods' Scions series Winnie Tataw. Together they face off with the prompt "Hey handsome!"Send us a textSupport the show
2021-03-081h 28
The Tiny Bookcase#13: The Giant with Benjamin LangleyFee Fi Fo Fum, I smell the blood of another guest author. This week Nico and Ben are joined by master of dread Benjamin Langley as they take on the prompt "The Giant".Send us a textSupport the show
2021-03-011h 22
The Tiny Bookcase#12: Every Summer with Tom MarloweSeason Two continues as Ben and Nico, this time with the company of prolific parody pornographer Tom Marlowe, take on the prompt "Every Summer". Join our mailing list: https://www.thetinybookcase.co.uk/sign-up Send us a textSupport the show
2021-02-221h 16
The Tiny Bookcase#11: I'm Alone with Chris BeckettBen and Nico return for Season Two of The Tiny Bookcase. They are joined by author Chris Beckett, whose novel Dark Eden won the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2013. This tenacious trio tackle the prompt "I'm Alone"! Join our mailing list: https://www.thetinybookcase.co.uk/sign-up Send us a textSupport the show
2021-02-151h 30
The Tiny Bookcase#10: My Rock & One, Season One FinaleWith flagrant disregard for lockdown rules Ysterris is off on holiday, to see him off for a bit Ben and Nico are loading his luggage with a pair of stories EACH! Two prompts, four tales!Send us a textSupport the show
2020-11-091h 11
The Tiny Bookcase#9: Put that Down! A Halloween SpooktacularIt is a dark and stormy night, and evil is afoot! Ben and Nico are trapped among a seething mass of ghouls, only their wizard benefactor can get them out, and that sort of magic will need some stories!Send us a textSupport the show
2020-10-261h 11
The Tiny Bookcase#8: Stuffed with Elliott D'AlvarezBen and Nico are joined by Elliott D'Alvarez, rock guitarist from the band Dead Man's Whiskey, on their ceaseless quest to sate a wizards story addiction. This time they're hoping to stuff him, with stuffed!Send us a textSupport the show
2020-10-121h 17
The Tiny Bookcase#4: Secret Files with Ian HowardNico & Ben are joined by Musician/Game Developer Ian Howard as they tell their stories for an impatient Wizard. All three have written short stories for the prompt "Secret Files" which leads to some truly strange tales!Send us a textSupport the show
2020-08-171h 13
The Tiny Bookcase#2: Under The Ice with Gary WilsonNico and Ben are joined this week by their friend Gary! A real actual person! The three of them have stories for the hungry wizard, this time for the theme "Under the Ice"Send us a textSupport the show
2020-08-031h 16