Bare Books Podcast

April has read and reviewed At Home in the Pays d'Oc: A tale of accidental expatriates (The Pays d'Oc series Book 1). The following is some of the writeup on Amazon, but what did April think of it?... "This is the story of how a small brown and white spaniel turned the lives of two English holidaymakers upside down. Patricia and her husband Patrick are spending the summer in their holiday home in the Languedoc village of Morbignan la Crèbe. One hot Friday afternoon Patrick walks in with the little dog, thinking she is a stray. They have no intention of keeping her. ‘Just for tonight,' says Patrick. ‘We will take her to the animal shelter tomorrow.' It never happens. They spend the weekend getting to know and love the little creature, who looks at them appealingly with big brown eyes, and wags her absurd stump of a tail every time they speak to her...   ...it is the story of some of their bizarre and sometimes hilarious encounters: the Velcro bird, the builder in carpet slippers, the neighbour who cuts the phone wires, the clock that clacks, the elusive carpenter who really did have to go to a funeral." Daizi has read and reviewed The Porter: Retribution in lockdown by Rachel Parsonage for this episode, and she had plenty to say about it. Dave Williams, the hero of our story, suddenly finds himself confronted with the demons of his past - Dave and his brother Ken were in care in the 80s, subjected to a system totally unfit for purpose. When faced with one of the main perpetrators of the harm caused to them, Dave, unrecognisable in his protective equipment, finds revenge easy to execute... "Initially the thing that struck me as interesting about this story, was the all male protagonist, antagonist plot. Not that that in itself is unusual, quite the opposite in fact, it's all too common. What was interesting was that it was written by a woman. it can't be easy to write from a perspective you've never experienced, was my first thought, credit to Parsonage for that. on reading, the story is more about vague generalised abuse and the emotional aftermath that would be relevant and equally traumatic for any gender..." Download and listen, see if you agree with these reviews. Maybe you'll be tempted to read them on our recommendations.  Get writing and be a part of this season's flash fiction, you'll find the writing prompts on our social media along with the deadlines for submission. You could guest host on a future podcast with your own flash fiction story. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. The anthology of last seasons flash fiction stories will be published, later this year on the 5th November. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a dozen indie author works of fiction last season. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Simon Strong for the musical interludes. Find him on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

For your listening pleasure! Special guest Jayne Love joins Daizi and April this week as they each read and discuss their unique flash fiction stories around this episodes writing prompt: Summer Holiday. You get to listen to three unique stories written exclusively for Bare Books.  Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own. The next writing prompt is The Scam, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper.  Get writing and be a part of this season's flash fiction, you'll find the writing prompts on our social media along with the deadlines for submission. You could guest host on a future podcast with your own flash fiction story. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. Our anthology of flash fiction stories will be published, later this year on the 5th November. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a dozen indie author works of fiction last season. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

Daizi has read and reviewed Covid Blues and Twos by Onia Fox for this episode, and she had plenty to say about it... "...There are hints at an actual story line that could be a future prequel, or it could be just what it seems, a hint at something with no deeper meaning. I think the author is an intelligent writer, with a quick sense of humour and a strangely engaging pull, which got me through to the end when I was ready to give up at around the 30% mark. I'm glad I finished it though, as I fell a little in love with Brian. The stand out character in this book and the best judge of character too." April has read and reviewed Ullandale by Liz Martinson. The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did April think of it?... "Kate finds her dream job at an upmarket Scottish castle hotel, after silencing her doubts about the owner, the new Earl of Ullandale. Bitter experience has taught her to distrust the privileged elite. However, her career plans are compromised by Euan, the estate's good-looking factor. He seems to be everywhere, helpful and hardworking. But what is Euan's relationship with the late Earl's daughter? And where is the mysterious new Earl?" Download and listen, see if you agree with these reviews. Maybe you'll be tempted to read them on our recommendations.  Get writing and be a part of this season's flash fiction, you'll find the writing prompts on our social media along with the deadlines for submission. You could guest host on a future podcast with your own flash fiction story. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. The anthology of our readers/contributers flash fiction stories will be published, later this year on the 5th November. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a dozen indie author works of fiction last season. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

Flash fiction for your listening pleasure! Just me [Daizi] this episode, bringing you my unique flash fiction story Karma, written around this episode's writing prompt: The Scam. Plus, April and I have chosen Gerry O'Keeffes story from the submissions folder as a stand out winner that we wanted to share with you as well.  April sends her apologies for her absence in this episode, she's bogged down in technical difficulties that have rendered her internetless :(  Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own. The next writing prompt is Dirty Weekend, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper.  Get writing and be a part of this season's flash fiction, you'll find the writing prompts on our social media along with the deadlines for submission. You could guest host on a future podcast with your own flash fiction story. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. Our anthology of flash fiction stories will be published, later this year on the 5th November. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a dozen indie author works of fiction last season. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

April has read and reviewed Heaven in the Moonlight: A Friends to Lovers Romance (The Pearl Lake Series, Book 3) by Tina Marie. The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did April think of it?... "Can love heal a heartache? It can. When you find 'the one'... Ava Petersen couldn't be happier living in the small lakeside village of Pearl Lake. Wanting to be near her mom, she sells her spa in her hometown, but that wasn't the only reason she had left. She needed a new place to escape from her wounded past and moving in with her Aunt Kim and new friend, actor Mark Donovan was the perfect plan. Except… he's her celebrity crush." Daizi has read and reviewed Behind the Mask (River View Mysteries Book 5) by Jeanette Taylor Ford for this episode, and she had plenty to say about it... "Gary Roper is the title antagonist in this story, he is the man behind the mask. A Happy go lucky travelling salesman type is what most people see, but his wife Daisy knows different. And thankfully she did in time, and with the support of a friend, who paid the highest price for giving that help, run away from him and to a new life at River View.  What I liked most about this book was the way,  as a reader I was thrown straight in at the deep end. The lives people lead behind closed doors, it's a wonder they can paint on a smile and go play normal in the outside world on a day to day basis." Download and listen, see if you agree with these reviews. Maybe you'll be tempted to read them on our recommendations.  Also why don't you get writing and be a part of this season's flash fiction, you'll find the writing prompts on our social media along with the deadlines for submission. You could guest host on a future podcast with your own flash fiction story. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. The anthology of our readers/contributers flash fiction stories will be published, later this year on the 5th November. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a dozen indie author works of fiction last season. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

Flash Fiction for your listening pleasure! We couldn't agree on our favourite submission for the writing prompt, Dirty Weekend. So we chose two, one from Dean Wrigley and one from Carolyn Ward-Daniels. So you get to listen to four unique stories written exclusively for Bare Books.  Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own. The next writing prompt is Sparklers, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper.  Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. Our anthology of flash fiction stories will be published, later this year on the 5th November. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a dozen indie author works of fiction last season. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

April has read and reviewed Double Identity by Alison Morton. And boy did it start an interesting conversation.  The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did April think of it?... "It's three days since dual-national Mel des Pittones threw in her job as an intelligence analyst with the French special forces to marry financial trader Gérard Rohlbert. But her dream turns to nightmare when she wakes to find him dead in bed beside her. Her horror deepens when she's accused of his murder. Met Police detective Jeff McCracken wants to pin Gérard's death on her. Mel must track down the real killer, even if that means being forced to work with the obnoxious McCracken. But as she unpicks her fiancé's past, she discovers his shocking secret life. To get to the truth, she has to go undercover—and finds almost everybody around her is hiding a second self. Mel can trust nobody. Can she uncover the real killer before they stop her?" Download and listen to this review. Maybe you'll be tempted to read this one on our recommendation? Maybe not, pop on social media and let us know.  Also why don't you get writing and be a part of this season's flash fiction, you'll find the writing prompts on our social media along with the deadlines for submission. You could guest host on a future podcast with your own flash fiction story. the next prompt is "Sparklers". Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. The anthology of our readers/contributers flash fiction stories will be published, later this year on the 5th November. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a dozen indie author works of fiction last season. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

Flash Fiction for your listening pleasure! We have two stories for you for the writing prompt, Sparklers, one from Carolyn Ward-Daniels and one from April. Both written exclusively for Bare Books.  Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own. The next writing prompt is Authors Choice, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. Write whatever comes to mind, whatever inspires you, we can't wait to read them. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. Our anthology of flash fiction stories is in publication right now. Pop over to Amazon and you'll see you have the choice of ebook, paperback or hardback. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a dozen indie author works of fiction last season. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

Daizi has read and reviewed The Headmistress by Milena McKay. A little read genre to be fair so we're on an exciting exploration of a new, to us, style of writing.  The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did Daizi think of it, and will she be able to convince April to read it?... "A chance encounter. An unforgettable night. And back home, trouble is brewing on the remote island of Three Dragons, where nothing feels like it used to. Alone and lonely, Sam Threadneedle wishes upon a star, hoping for change. But when said change comes, it's with a roar and not a whimper" Download and listen to this review. Maybe you'll be tempted to read this one on our recommendation? Maybe not, pop on social media and let us know.  Only one more episode of flash fiction for this season and it's the authors choice, nothing is off limits. We will be inviting some of best flash fiction authors to join us next time, so you wont want to miss that one. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. The anthology of our readers/contributers flash fiction stories is out now! Pop along to Amazon where you can buy it the eBook, paperback or hardback version.  All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We have read, reviewed and highlighted no less than a 38 indie author works of fiction so far on Bare Books. Making this a perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

Flash Fiction for your listening pleasure! We have three diverse and unique stories for you, to round off season 4. Gentlemen be warned as we listen to Still Life by Carolyn Ward-Daniels. We have Who's Lucy? by Dean Wrigley and a tear jerker from Jayne Love called Loving a Stranger, all written exclusively for Bare Books.  Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own next season, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. Write whatever comes to mind, whatever inspires you, we can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Christmas Flash Fiction for your listening pleasure! We have three diverse and unique Christmas stories for you, to round off 2021. Another emotional moment from Jayne Love, as only she can do, called Christmas in our House. A less on what's important from Carolyn Ward-Daniels called The Best Present. And rounding off with a bit of humour from Daizi with A Cautionary Tale. Happy New Year! We will be back on 15th January when we kick off Season 5. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own next season, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. Write whatever comes to mind, whatever inspires you, we can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

Happy New Year! Flash Fiction from the writing prompt 'The Photograph' for your listening pleasure! We have three unique stories for you to kick off 2022. A beautiful, whimsical piece, Blanket Street by Ruth Powell. A look at the internal workings of a less than stable mind, The Twitcher by Sue Hayward.  And rounding off with Good Riddance by Carolyn Ward-Daniels, true love never dies. We will be back on 30th January with an indie author review of Paper Castles by B. Fox See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @dadnap.mp3

We have read and reviewed Paper Castles by B Fox in this episode for your listening pleasure.  The write up on Amazon reads as follows, but what did we think of it?  "Foreclosures are hitting record highs; unemployment is skyrocketing, and the economy is in shambles. Equally broke and futureless, 28–year–old James Brooke, a graduate architect, coffee-addict, and self–described average nobody has returned to his small hometown in West Ohio. Torn between his fanciful dreams and the need to pay off bills, he struggles to find his own identity while facing a harder–than–ever reality. But living under his father's rooftop while keeping his head in the clouds soon turns out to be a bad combination, and the mounting student debt forces him to settle for any job he can find. That's when he stumbles across a new coffee shop, a wayward girl with a talent for storytelling, and his own unresolved past. This unexpected set of things could help him figure out what his place in the world is—if that place even exists. Paper Castles is a story about the search for meaning in times when everything seems meaningless." Download and listen to this review, as well as an author interview with a difference. Maybe you'll be tempted to read this one on our recommendation? pop on social media and let us know your thoughts.  Also Huge thanks to every one who contributed to last years Bare Books Anthology. Pop along to Amazon where you can buy the eBook, paperback or hardback version.  All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on: Instagram @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction from a slightly different writing prompt this time, in that it was whatever inspired you from this image:   These are our top three picks from all the submissions received, for which we thank every one of you. A lesson in grief with The Swing of Time by Gerry O'Keeffe. A story of forgiveness; Solace by Jeanette Taylor Ford.  And rounding off with The Swing by Helen Dakin, a little faith goes a long way. We will be back on 28th February with an indie author review of Remember the Butterfly by Rebecca L Marsh. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Instagram and facebook @barebookspodcast and Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

We have a wonderful, enlightening interview with Rebecca L Marsh, author of Remember the Butterfly in this episode for your listening pleasure.  This book was released just this month, so we got to read this one nice and early. This is the write up on Amazon:  "What if you had to give up what you treasured most? Something unexpected changes the course of Jillian's life. After witnessing her sister's murder, she's been tormented by survivor's guilt. Her desperate longing for a child compounds her grief, while endless fertility treatments weigh down her soul. Just when hope seems beyond her grasp, her dream of motherhood comes true. All Jillian's pain is washed away and joy fills her heart. But when someone shows up threatening to take it all away, Jillian must chose between holding on to her newfound happiness or giving it all up for the sake of someone she loves. Remember the Butterfly is a heartfelt and emotional story about love and sacrifice that will take you on an emotional journey." Download and listen to this author interview. We just know you'll be tempted to go read this yourself. Pop on twitter and let us know your thoughts.  Also Huge thanks to every one who contributed to last years Bare Books Anthology. Pop along to Amazon where you can buy the eBook, paperback or hardback version.  All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on: Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction from the writing prompt Roots. Thank you, as always, for sending in your stories. This episode brings you:   A step back in time with Terence, Imagine This by Sandy Biddles. An empowering and unusual story Weed by Carolyn Ward-Daniels.  And rounding off with George by Daizi Rae, a little heartache and a touch of magic. We will be back on 30th March with an indie author review of The Green Girl and the Serum by Sean Armstrong. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

We have an eye-opening interview with Richard John Thornton, author of At Hell's Gate, this time for your listening pleasure. April sounded shocking through some of it, but that's laryngitis for you. She's on the mend now, though, slowly but surely.  This is the write up of Richard's book from Amazon:  "Dedicated family man Curt Osbourne believes a diversion from the rigours of everyday routine will do him the world of good when he receives an invitation to a colleague's 40th birthday celebration. A break in Prague for six working class lads promises a weekend to remember. Prior to the trip, the anticipation is at fever pitch and the banter and beer are in reliably plentiful flow. On arrival, the city unveils its exotic secrets to the visitors as they willingly immerse themselves in the unfamiliar environment. The mood is vibrant and laughter abounds. Yet unbeknown to those closest to him, Curt quickly lives to regret that his journey into unknown territory had ever begun..." Download and listen to this author interview. If you've read this one, why not pop on twitter and let us know your thoughts.  Also Huge thanks to every one who contributed to last years Bare Books Anthology. Pop along to Amazon where you can buy the eBook, paperback or hardback version.  All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on: Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction, inspired by a charming black-and-white photograph of a small child with a stuffed elephant on wheels, stood reading the sign on a closed door that prohibits elephants. Thank you, as always, for sending in your stories. This episode brings you:   Moving Out by April Berry. Read by Sydney Strong. Rules Are Rules by Sandy Biddles. Read by Debbie Evans-Johnson. And rounding off with The Last House in the Village by Jayne Love. Read by Daizi Rae. We will be back on 30th April with an indie author review of To My Grave by Ben Andrews.  See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

We have a candid, honest interview with Ben Andrews, a new indie author bringing his debut novel, To My Grave (The Grave Series Book 1), into the arena.   Download and listen to this author interview, and if you've read this one, why not pop on twitter and let us know your thoughts?  Also Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to last years Bare Books Anthology. Pop along to Amazon, where you can buy the eBook, paperback or hardback version. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to, Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on: Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction, inspired by the writing-prompt The Bureau, which was suggested by a listener. Thank you, as always, for sending in your amazing stories. This episode brings you two very different flash fiction tales:   You're Fired by Daizi Rae.  the Bureau by Sue Hayward.   We will be back on 24th May with the first of three winners from our live gig at Copper Cogs. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you one of those stories - one of three favourites from the night:   Not Forgotten After All by Richard John Thornton.  We will be back tomorrow with the second of our favourites. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you one of those stories - one of three favourites from the night:   The Doll by Sue Hayward.  We will be back tomorrow with the third and final of our favourites. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you the last of those stories - the last of our three favourites from the night:   Inspiration For A Painting by Carolyn Ward-Daniels.  We will be back on 30th May with a review of Rapid Eye Movement by Amanda Sheridan. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

For you're listening pleasure! This month we have both read and reviewed Rapid Eye Movement by Amanda Sheridan. Download and listen to our reviews. Maybe you'll be tempted to read this one on our recommendation, maybe not? If you've already read it, why not pop on social media and let us know your thoughts.  Only one more episode of flash fiction for this season and it's the authors choice, nothing is off limits. We are inviting flash fiction authors to about whatever inspires. join us next time and see what goodies we have to read out for you. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. The anthology of our readers/contributers flash fiction stories is out now! Pop along to Amazon where you can buy it the eBook, paperback or hardback version.  All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We have read, reviewed and highlighted so many indie author works of fiction on Bare Books, making this the perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @syd_extinction

For your listening pleasure! Thank you, as always, to all of you, for sending in your stories. We love what you do! This episode April and I have each chosen our one stand out flash fiction piece to share with you:    The Line Surfer, written by Bob Sharp. [Daizis choice] Next Door, written by Jayne Love. [Aprils choice] We will be back on 30th June with an indie author interview with Carolyn Ward-Daniels, talking about her new novel, The Flint Babies.  See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @syd_extinction

For your listening pleasure! The long awaited episode where we finally pinned down Carolyn Ward-Daniels for a frank and fabulous interview discussing her latest novel The Flint Babies.  Indie writers, old and new, have gotten involved with the podcast, and we'd like to say a huge thank you to every one of them. You can also find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. We have read, reviewed and highlighted so many indie author works of fiction on Bare Books, making this the perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @syd_extinction

It's so good to be back. Season 6 is upon us; more reading, more reviews, more interviews, getting to know new authors. More flash fiction - writing prompts and stories to write and share.  We have some super exciting news to share too. Our Brand New Flash Fiction Anthology - Volume ll  - The kindle edition is on Amazon pre order right now, ahead of its release on the 2nd of December. Along with the paperback and hard cover versions for those that love the feel of a real book. You can enjoy more than 30 stories from 16 contributing authors … we're so honoured to present every single one of them. You can find our brand new flash fiction anthology Volume ll on Amazon Pre Order. Submit your book for a possible future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction  

Thank you for joining us! This episode is all about Clare Lydon, getting to know her a little, and chatting all things The Christmas Catch, which is her new lesbian romance out in good time for Christmas. You can learn more about Clare on her website at: clarelydon.co.uk  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume ll on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

Join our ever-growing podcast family and get your creative juices flowing. We choose our favourite stories to be read out on the podcast…   This season's first prompt was a set of photos: I saw scattered and trampled flowers on the beach on holiday last month, followed by a rock that looked like it had grown around a gold ring, all kinds of images of broken hearts came to mind... but what did you make of it?   Listen to our favourite stories, written by Sandy Biddles and Carolyn Ward-Daniels. There is even one written by Daizi that April snuck in there at the end. We hope you love them as much as we did.    You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume ll on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

Merry Christmas from Daizi and April at Bare Books xx Our way of wishing you a Merry Christmas is to bring you two brand new Christmas stories on this special day: The Tale of William Pinter by Dean Wrigley (narrated by April Berry). You can find this story around 1 minute into the episode. The Day Christmas Was Cancelled written and narrated by Daizi Rae. You can find this story at around 7 minutes into the episode.  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume ll on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

Thank you for joining us! This episode finds us reviewing a lesbian fiction anthology. *Girls Next Door, edited by Sandy Lowe and Stacia Seaman, contains 19 stories told from the heart - sexy, romantic tales of falling for the girl next door.  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume ll on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction *This book contains sexual content.

The writing prompt: The Circle inspired the two stories we bring you today. The Circle - written and narrated by April Berry. You can find this story just after 3 minutes into the episode. Trans Centric Circle - written and narrated by Daizi Rae. You can find this story just after the 10 minute mark.  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume ll on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

This episode sees us review the highly amusing Daniel and Eriks Super Fab Ultimate Wedding Checklist written by K. E. Belladonne. This story follows our two main characters, Daniel and Erik, from their first meeting, through dating and falling in love. They love each other so much they decide to get married. This story joins the two of them, and their weirdly unhelpful wedding app, on the road to certain doom... The rest you will need to find out yourself when you read the book.  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthologies Volumes l and ll on Amazon. Sales from Volume ll are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction  

The writing prompt Cliche inspired the two stories we bring you today: It's an Uphill Battle - written by JA Fabre and narrated by Daizi Rae. You can find this story just before 2 minutes into the episode. Salt of the Earth - written by Sandy Biddles and narrated by April Berry. You can find this story just after the 10 minute mark.  A couple of useful webpages for you regarding men's mental health: Mental Health Innovations and Mens Health Forum If you are struggling to cope with your mental health, text ‘MATE' to 85258 for free, confidential mental health support 24/7. You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume ll on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

This episode sees us review Spinning Tales by Brey Willows. Find out more about her at breywillows.com Maggie McShay wants a little magic in her life. Something more than the drab existence of going to work and coming home to a cat that barely tolerates her. It's up to Maggie, her grumpy, shape-shifting cat, a dwarf hell-bent on finding romance, and Kody to set the fairy tale world to rights. The big bad wolf has nothing on Maggie McShay. The rest you will need to find out yourself when you read the book.  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthologies Volumes l and ll on Amazon. Sales from Volume ll are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction  

The writing prompt Unrepentant inspired the two stories we bring you today: Gip - written and narrated by Finbar Ansbe - a vengeful, unrepentant motorcycle riding pig. Unrepentant - written and narrated by April Berry - a dark tale steeped in truth.  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [Volume l] here on Amazon. All proceeds from sales of this book go to charity. You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [Volume ll] here on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

This episode brings you a fun and candid interview with the author of The Misperception: Holiday Series, Book 5, Nicole Pyland. Nicole has now released 51 lesbian romance titles, so if you like what you hear today and you take about a week to read a new book, you have almost a year's worth of reading ahead of you. See more about Nicole at https://www.nicolepyland.com/ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [Volume l] here on Amazon. All proceeds from sales of this book go to charity. You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [Volume ll] here on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

The writing prompt The Blank Page inspired the two stories we bring you today: Comeuppance - written and narrated by April Berry - Beware, adulterers, life has a way of coming for you. The Lonely Writer's Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt - written and narrated by Daizi Rae - What price fame?  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [Volume l] here on Amazon. All proceeds from sales of this book go to charity. You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [Volume ll] here on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

This episode brings you a review on the rougher side of candid, of A Natural History of Transition, written by Callum Angus.  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [Volume l] here on Amazon.  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [Volume ll] here on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

The writing prompt Teamwork inspired the two stories we bring you today: Is Gary a Team Player? - written and narrated by Daizi Rae - I would definitely recommend being nicer to your coworkers. Teamwork - written by Sandy Biddles and narrated by April Berry - Animals are so much better at teamwork than us humans!  You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [ Volume l ] here on Amazon. All proceeds from sales of this book go to charity. You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [ Volume ll ] here on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

Absolutely no writing prompt for the last flash fiction episode of the season. These are the three stories you can listen to today: Ghost Hunter - written by Daizi Rae and narrated by April Berry. The ideas for this story came from Write Queer, hosted by Derbyshire LGBT. The Long Furlough - written and narrated by Carolyn Ward-Daniels. It doesn't do to underestimate your spouse!   I'll Never Forget My first Love - Written by Ceejhay Walker and narrated by Daizi Rae. True love cut short. You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [ Volume l ] here on Amazon. All proceeds from sales of this book go to charity. You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology [ Volume ll ] here on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors for FREE xx Submit your book for a future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction

It feels like we've waited an absolute age for season seven to arrive. A new reading list. More indie author interviews. Getting to know independent authors old and new. More flash fiction - to read, to write, to share. Life is good! You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

It was our absolute pleasure to kick off the season with an interview with indie author Jo Fletcher about her debut novel, Here You Are.  You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

The first flash fiction episode of the new season and we are overwhelmed at the amount of listeners that jumped right in with story submissions. We love you guys, thank you so much. The first prompt was The Midnight Library, and we chose three terrific stories for your listening pleasure, Written by Sue Hayward, Sandy Biddles and Dean Wrigley You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

For this episode, we chatted with Paul McMurrough about Control (Powerless Earth Book 2). 'With the world still crippled by an unprecedented power cut, Lisa, Simon, and Derek find refuge at Lisa's family home in Donegal .... an ageing relic of Ireland's troubled past sees it as a patriotic duty to step in and take control, by any means necessary.' You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

The writing prompt for this episode of flash fiction stories was The Unreliable Mirror. Thank you so much as always for your overwhelming support and your fabulous submissions. Dysmorphia, written and narrated by Daizi Rae. For Better or Curse, written and narrated by Carolyn Ward-Daniels. Fireflies, written and narrated by April Berry. You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

For this episode, we chatted with Robyn Nyx about Dead Pretty: An FBI agent, a TV star, and a serial killer. Love hurts. (Dak Farrell: FBI Romantic Suspense Thrillers Book 1) “Special Agent Dak Farrell works cold cases, and she's damn good at it. She's always on the move and doesn't care where the next case takes her. But when the Salt Lake City police department need her help with a new serial killer, she'll be around a little longer than usual. Long enough to get attached to the beautiful woman next door…” You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

For this episode, we chatted with Damien Linnane about his new memoir Raw: Raw chronicles a childhood marred by physical and sexual abuse, and a man's subsequent search for identity in unhealthy places, such as violent gangs and the military. Childhood trauma reaches a climax when Damien tracks down and firebombs the home of a rapist. He subsequently becomes an artist and writer in prison. You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find the latest Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, volume three, here on Amazon, volumes one and two are also avaialble on Amazon.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

Happy New Year! We're bringing you a bumper crop of 5 flash fiction stories for your listening pleasure. 2 for the writing prompt - S/he made a poor job of - from George Thomson and Daizi. And 3 from the writing prompt - The Unseen Neighbour - from Sue Hayward, Daizi and April. You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

For this episode, we chatted with J S Savage about his debut novel The Mystery of Treefall Manor: An Inspector Graves locked-room mystery. "A house full of suspects. Two dogged detectives. One impossible murder. When the owner of the Treefall Estate, Alexander Grimbourne, is murdered on the morning of his daughter's wedding, the local police are stumped by the case. After all, Alexander's body is found inside his study, the door and windows of which are locked from the inside - yet someone has stabbed the tyrannical man with a dagger through the heart and seemingly vanished into thin air." You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find the latest Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, volume three, here on Amazon, volumes one and two are also avaialble on Amazon.  

We have chosen two stories for your delight in this episode: Swipe Right, written by JJ Grafton. And, An Artful Persona, written by Danielle Woodgate. Two stories with well-developed characters, and nicely intriguing. Not a simple thing to do in so few words. Massive thanks to everyone that submitted flash fiction stories for this writing prompt. We love your work.  You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

For this episode, we chatted with Ivan Luiz Hernandez about his debut novel Isla Vulnerable: A Cuban Farm Boy Transforms Into a US Spy Based on a true story, Isla Vulnerable—an Amazon Bestseller, Biography, Espionage and Thriller—tells the story of how a poor farm boy named Victor Gomez transforms into a US spy, while falling for the very public Sarita Rodriguez at the height of the Cuban revolution. Ivan actively volunteers for cardiac and mental health causes as an ambassador for the American Heart Association and Bring Change to Mind. Follow/visit/contact ivanluizhernandez.com for more. ~ You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find the latest Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, volume three, here on Amazon, volumes one and two are also avaialble on Amazon.  

A Pocket Full of Stars is this episodes writing prompt. It created quite the response from writers old and new, and for that we thank you. It made us so happy. It also prompted a slight change to this episode. But rest assured we would never take away (y)our beloved stories, so for your listening pleasure we chose today's story from JJ Grafton. Massive thanks to everyone that submitted flash fiction stories for this writing prompt. We love your work.  You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.   * For everyone that loves poetry and the spoken word, do go and listen to our sister podcast Talk Poetry To Me *

For this episode, we almost but not quite chatted with Onia Fox about their style of writing and their author journey. Onia is a very private person who uses a pen name and does not appear in public, so we used a guest voice we found in the attic to bring life to Onia's words.  Onia's books don't stick to one genre, however, Jessica Taylor (Onia's main character) features in all of their books. You can find out more about Onia Fox here. ~ You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find the latest Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, volume three, here on Amazon, volumes one and two are also avaialble on Amazon.  

Three stories for your listening pleasure this week, from the writing prompt Betrayal. Dead Ringer for Love, written by Emily George, then Olivia, written by April Berry. And rounding off with Friends Like These, written by Daizi Rae. Massive thanks to everyone that submitted flash fiction stories for this writing prompt. We love your work.  You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.  

For this episode, we chatted about Last of the Old School, a novel by Richard John Thornton. A most interesting conversation. I can't remember the last time we disliked a character this much, but still read the book.  ~ You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find the latest Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, volume three, here on Amazon, volumes one and two are also avaialble on Amazon.  

Three stories for your listening pleasure this week, from the writing prompt, which was an image, a piece called Leaving on a Jet Plane by Kevin O'Keeffe. Presenting; Flowers of the Field, written and narrated by Jacqui Jay. Followed by Poison was the Cure, written and narrated by Daizi Rae. And rounding off with The Journey, written and narrated by April Berry. Massive thanks to everyone that submitted flash fiction stories for this writing prompt. We love your work.  You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also avaialble on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.  

For this episode, we chatted about Even a Pandemic Can't Stop Love and Murder, a novel by A E S O'Neill. It took some time to warm up to this one, but it was worth the effort for one of us at least. A good cast of murkier than most characters, but it is mob related, so they weren't going to be sweethearts.  ~ You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too. Well what's left of them anyway as we are at the tail end of the season now. facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find the latest Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, volume three, here on Amazon, volumes one and two are also avaialble on Amazon.  

Two fluffy canine flash fiction stories for your listening pleasure this week, from the writing prompt, which was an image of a dog on a beach. Presenting; Coco, written and narrated by April Berry. Followed by Bad Boys, written by George Thomson, and narrated by Daizi Rae.  Massive thanks to everyone that submitted flash fiction stories for this writing prompt. We love your work.  You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two is also available on Amazon, and Volume three is due for release before the end of the year.  

For this episode, Jude Lennon. joins us for an enlightening conversation about her novel Kintsugi. A family saga that spans decades and shows us that our lives are every bit as fragile as the most delicate bone china.  ~ You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to read along. You can also find the full list of all ten flash fiction writing prompts there, too. Well what's left of them anyway as we are at the tail end of the season now. facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find the latest Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, volume three, here on Amazon, volumes one and two are also available on Amazon.  

The last two flash fiction stories of season 7 were written with a Harris Burdick image in mind. And boy, we were not disappointed with the submissions for this prompt. We're sharing I Don't Want to Behave, written by Carolyn Ward-Daniels. And The Quest, written by Bob Sharp. Massive thanks to everyone that submitted flash fiction stories for this writing prompt. We love your work.  If you want to attend the flash fiction writing workshop at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton on April 2nd, you should email Jeanette: bookaplaceatcreatives@gmail.com And if you want to attend the Queer the Shelves festival on June 29th at Nottingham Central Library, then follow this link:  eventbrite facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two and three are also available. Treat yourself! 

Welcome to our bonus episode to round off season seven. We were invited along to Copper Cogs in Long Eaton to talk about what the podcast is about, and specifically about writing flash fiction. We had a fabulous evening. Massive thanks to everyone that came along and wrote flash fiction stories at a moments notice. And most of all for daring to share their first drafts and ideas with everyone. We love you for it!  And if you want to attend the Queer the Shelves festival on June 29th at Nottingham Central Library, then follow this link:  eventbrite facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two and three are also available. Treat yourself! 

Welcome to our shortest season ever. Season 8 will be three amazing episodes dedicated solely to the Queer the Shelves festival that was hosted at Nottingham Central Library by Nicci and Victoria of Global Wordsmiths.  facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1 For general enquiries. To submit your flash fiction stories. Or to submit your indie book for inclusion in a future episode, email: barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology, Volume one, here on Amazon, Volume two and three are also available. Treat yourself!