Lisa Manterfield is the author of literary suspense for young and not-so-young adults. She gives away her stories as free, serialized audiobooks.. Subscribe to hear weekly chapters, a behind-the scenes look at what inspires her stories, and a catch up on what's going on in the world. For more info on the author, visit http://www.LisaManterfield.com
Lisa Manterfield, Fiction Author
This week, I share a sneak peek of a new serialization of my first novel, A STRANGE COMPANION, and ask for your feedback on a possible Season 2 of the podcast. Cast your vote here Get your $3.99 Chirp audiobook deal here
This is the final installment of Em's story. This week, we find out what Em had to say to Dr. Reynolds and what's in store for her now. Plus, I'll tell you about the lockdown breakers of the 1600s and what's in store for me now we've reached the end of the book. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: https://lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/ THE SMALLEST THING audiobook is on sale for just $3.99 until December 4, 2020 at Chirp: https://www.chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/the-smallest-thing-by-lisa-manterfield
Em gets her first taste of freedom and finds out what happened to Aiden. Plus, I'll tell you the true story of the real Emmott Syddall. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: https://lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/
Things were looking dire for Em last week. Find out if she makes it back from the darkness in this week's episode. Plus I share more true stories from the real plague village of Eyam. You can check out my photo tour of Eyam here: https://youtu.be/vpVFEHJQ48A Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: https://lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/
After Ro's cruel call, Em wakes up to find something has changed for her... and it's not good. Plus, I talk about how Ray Bradbury inspired a one-word chapter, and the friend who validated my decision. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/
Em confronts her mum and gets a message from Ro. Plus, I get insight into the work of our first responders and frontline workers.
Em finds herself alone and confronts Aiden about Dad. But Aiden has news of his own. Plus, I've noticed a strange phenomenon in my TV and movie watching. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/
Aiden comes with news for Em and discovers her secret. Plus, I share how a trusted first reader's suggestion prompted the twist in this week's episode. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/
Em deals with the aftermath of her sneak visit to see Deb, and Aiden arrives with news. And as I wrap up a draft of my new novel-in-progress, I reflect on the challenges of focusing during these strange times. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: https://lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/
After sneaking into Bubble City to see Deb, Em confesses to her Dad. His response surprises her. Plus, I talk to Rayne Lacko, author of Dream Up Now, about self-care during the pandemic. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing Learn more about Rayne Lacko: raynelacko.com Find out about Dream Up Now: www.dreamupnow.com
Em goes into the Care Ward to find Deb. Plus, meet the entrepreneurs of the 1600s who took advantage of The Great Plague. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/
Desperate for news of Deb, Em makes a big decision to "use her strengths." Plus I talk to author Julie Mayerson Brown about the joys of escaping into a good book and why we love hopeful—if not entirely happy—endings. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/ Learn more about Julie Mayerson Brown at: www.juliemayersonbrown.com
Aiden visits Em and arrives with a very special gift. Plus, I take a look at some unexpected pandemic silver linings. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/
This week, Em celebrates her birthday on lockdown and gets a big surprise. I discuss my preparations for wildfire season and the added complication of evacuating during a pandemic.
Em and her neighbors get finally get some good news, and Aiden has something to tell Em. Plus, I report in on my experience at the Mendocino Coast Writer's Conference, and look at what we can learn from history. Susan Stinson on writing Historical Fiction: http://mcwc.org/blog/2020/4/26/join-susan-stinson-at-mcwc-2020-online
Em goes looking for Deb in Bubble City, and Dad takes matters into his own hands. Plus I look at how to evolve in this new pandemic life.
Tempers fray when Em attends a memorial for the victims. I head to the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference...via Zoom, of course. Plus, learn about the annual memorial service that still takes place in Cucklett Delf.
Em gets to grips with the new quarantine protocol, and Dad reveals a secret weapon hidden in the cellar. Plus, I chat with author Mary Jo Hazard about mental health, surviving lockdown, and her new novel, Stillwater.
Em finds herself in hot water with her dad and I celebrate a book birthday with presents (for you!) You can find giveaway info on my blog.
Emmott is called in for a Contact Tracing Survey and the chance to talk to Aiden. I share a fascinating tidbit about the survivors of the Eyam plague. Plus, I would love to get your input on future episodes of the podcast: Click here for a short survey.
Something big is happening in Em's village as the virus closes in. Plus I talk about some of the historical details I got to include in the book and the more current research that landed in my lap.
When Em's Dad puts her on lockdown within the lockdown, Em gets "itchy" for the life she once had. Deb offers advice and Aiden supplies relief. Plus, I'm off on stay-cation! Find out how I plan to take time away within the confines of my own lockdown.
This week, I talk about the virus research I did for THE SMALLEST THING and how that is playing out during COVID. Plus, Em gets a virology lesson of her own.
Em puts her escape plan into action and I ask for your input on the show. Click here to take the short podcast survey.
Em tells Deb her plan to escape and uncovers a family secret. I talk about the power of human touch and what happens when we can't hug one another. Cuddle Curtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qggvic6CUAs
I share more about the true story of the real Emmott Syddall and Roland Torre, and about the role their meeting place played in the story of Eyam during the plague. Plus, our Em and Ro have their own meeting, as Em puts her plan together.
This week, Em thinks about the value of self-preservation and what it means to sacrifice for others. Plus, I talk about mental health during lockdown and share a resource for dealing with loneliness. Workbook download: tiny.cc/di66nz
In this week's episode, a stranger arrives in the village. Plus: How characters sometimes walk onto the page and take over a story. How Aiden Almost Stole the Show blog post and writing prompt: https://lisamanterfield.com/aiden-walked-ems-story-almost-stole-show/
This week, Em tries to reach friends and family outside the quarantine zone and has her first encounter with fake news. Plus, I look for some unexpected silver linings emerging from our current global pandemic.
In this week's episode, Em finds herself trapped in the last place on Earth she wants to be, with the last person she wants to be trapped with. Then, get your pigeons, dried toad, and Mastiff puppies ready, because I'll be sharing some very dubious so-called cures for the Plague. For more dubious Plague remedies, check out this link from Eyam Museum: Plague Remedies
Em and her neighbors get some unwanted visitors and I answer your burning questions.
Em attends Dr. Spencer's funeral and people in the village are starting to panic. Plus, I have my own quarantine wobble and get some sound advice from my mum.
Dr. Spencer is dead and Em's friend Deb has information. Plus, I take you on a scenic tour of Eyam. You can see my slideshow tour of Eyam here: https://youtu.be/vpVFEHJQ48A
In this very first episode of THE SMALLEST THING, Em has a plan to leave her dull English village. But something strange is going on and Em's plans are about to be derailed.
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