Reading in Bed

In this episode, Andy and Amanda are joined by Linda Downs. The three of them read fiction and poetry about unicorns, ex-partners, and speed-dating with jelly babies.

Back with the 16th episode of Storytime, Andy and Amanda read out a selection of poems and stories covering topics on global warming, what if cats ruled the world, wrongful arrest, women trapped in songs and rubbish comedians.

Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest, Jay Rose Ana. The three of them take turns in sharing a mixed bag of poetry.

To mark the launch of the charity anthology "Nobody Left Behind" Amanda Nicholson presents a special episode featuring poetry from the anthology. Amanda, Elaine Savage, Ruth O'Reilly, and Rosemary Moore read out their work from the book. All profits go to the charity, Mustard Tree. Copies can be purchased at the following links. In paperback: Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNKYKRCY Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Nobody-Left-Behind-Amanda-Nicholson/9798215677896 As an eBook: Kindle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nobody-Left-Behind-Printed-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0BNK23NR9/ Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/nobody-left-behind-2 Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940166762160 Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6444777688 SCRIBD: https://www.scribd.com/book/610881927 Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1209513 Tolino: https://www.scribd.com/book/610881927 Vivlio: https://shop.vivlio.com/search?search=9798215796948

In this episode, Andy and Amanda are joined by Clive Oseman and Nick Lovell. The four of them share a selection of poetry and prose, covering important topics like what happens if you wear too much deodorant, and providing the answers to some of the most important questions in life.

In this 2022 Christmas Special, Andy and Amanda review their final books before taking an extended break, hand out virtual awards and share some Christmas poetry and prose.

In this episode of Storytime, Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest, Michael Burton.

Andy N and Amanda Nicholson review the following books: 1) Menna Van Praag - Night of Demons and Saints 2) Amy Liptrot - The Instant

Andy and Amanda are joined by special guests, Jeff Dawson and Tracy Walker for a mixture of poetry and fiction.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda talk about Dracula's Child by J.S Barnes.

In part B of this month's episode, Andy and Amanda review poetry and fiction.

In this James Patterson special, Andy and Amanda review completely two different books co-written by James Patterson.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda talk poetry and horror.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest, Peter Humphreys who reads out extracts of his novel (Hong Kong Rocks) and his work-in-progress.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda review poetry, young adult paranormal and a thriller.

Andy and Amanda are back reading out a selection of poetry, extracts from novels and the return of more nonsense from Edward Lear.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda review a selection of books including an experimental novel on mental illness, and several which ask the question 'what would you do if...'

In this episode, Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest, Quigley CB.

In this month's episode, Andy and Amanda review fiction and non-fiction, including a book co-written by Dolly Parton.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest, Mike Booth. The three of them read out a selection of their work.

Back with their 54th Episode, Andy N and Amanda Nicholson review the following books: 1) Ransom Riggs - Miss Peregrine's home for Peculiar Children 2) Elizabeth Lee - Cunning Women 3) Charles Veley - The Wilhelm Conspiracy (Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Book 2) 4) Sarah James - Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic

In this episode, Andy and Amanda are joined by two guests - Alta Mabin and Chuck Haffner. The four of them read a selection of their work.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda review a selection of fiction and poetry books about space, neurodiversity, and much more.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest Regi. The three of them read a selection of poetry, flash fiction, and a monologue about zombies.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda review poetry and fiction books. WARNING: Some of the books reviewed and discussed later in this episode contain subjects which may not be suitable for everyone. This is adult only content.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest, Ray Douglas. They read poetry and stories featuring an annoying parrot, an angry ghost, pies, and much more.

In this episode Andy and Amanda review the following books: Last One at the Party by Bethany Clift Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit Geek Love by Katherine Dunn Her Perfect Twin by Sarah Bonner Dark Horse by Gregg Hurwitz

Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest, Steve Mingle, to read poetry and stories (many with a valentine or anti-valentine theme).

In this episode, Andy and Amanda review books about witches, being stranded with a tiger, and everything in between.

Andy N and Amanda Nicholson read out a selection of their own poetry, prose, flash fiction and a well placed cover of a classic comedy poem by Edward Lear.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda review the following books: Nell Pattison - Hide Gabby Hutchinson Crouch - Darkwood Keith A Pearson - Beyond Broadhall (86 Fix 2) Daniel Sloss - Everyone you hate is going to die Jon Moxley - Mox

Andy and Amanda are joined by special guest, Rich Davenport, to share a mix of funny and dark stories and poetry.

In this year's Christmas Special, Andy and Amanda review Christmas books, discuss their best and worst books of the year, and share some Christmas themed spoken word.

In this new spin-off from Reading in Bed, Andy and Amanda read some of their own poetry and prose, exploring winter, and Remembrance Sunday themes.

In this episode, Andy and Amanda review: 1) Teresa Driscoll - Her Perfect Family 2) F.D. Lee - The Fairy's Tale 3) Marius Gabriel - The Girls in the Attic

In this month's (shorter than usual) episode Amanda and Andy discuss their news and review 4 books.

The Green by Asya Grengauz Blurb: Welcome to a world filled with magic...and smog. But mostly smog. That is a big problem and it won't be left by the wayside if the witches have anything to say about it. A magical world it may be, but with some real-life problems that are all too familiar to anyone who inhabits planet Earth. Can be purchased from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Green-Asya-Krengauz-ebook/dp/B098CR13YJ To have an extract of your book read on the show when we return, email amandasteel35@gmail.com

In this episode, Amanda reads an extract of See No Evil (Tayt Waters Series Book 1) by J.P. Choquette. Blurb Tayt Waters is a vigilante. A business owner. And a woman on a mission. Helping people who've been failed by the legal system get their just rewards...one way or another. And then Tayt's estranged father shows up: the key suspect in a murder case involving a young, local woman. As she races to find answers that prove her father's innocence, Tayt realizes that murder isn't the only criminal act he's accused of. And the further she digs the more danger she finds herself in. Just how far is too far when your life is at stake? Tayt is about to find out. You can buy the book on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B097J5SXKS/

In this episode, Amanda reads two poems from Pocket Full of Stones by Zoe Sîobhan Howarth-Lowe. *** Zoë is a Poet and Mum from Dukinfield. She has an MA in Poetry from Bath Spa University. Her first pamphlet 'Love is the way bark grows' came out with Half Moon Books in June 2019 and her second 'I have grown two hearts' with Hedgehog Press in Autumn 2020. Her First Collection 'Pocket Full Of Stones' came out with Indigo Dreams in July 2021. Her work has appeared in Anthologies and Journals including For the Silent, Atrium, Ink, Sweat and Tears, Picaroon, Algebra of Owls, Bonnie's Crew and Here Comes Everyone. The book can be purchased from her website: https://www.zshowarthlowe.com/pocket-full-of-stones.html

In this episode Andy and Amanda review books on Dating, Clones and Immortality.

In this episode, Amanda reads three poems from the collection, Lucy the Tooth Fairy's Last Chance and Some Pretty, Witty Ditties by Ray Douglas Blurb Lucy the Tooth Fairy's Last Chance and Some Pretty, Witty Ditties is an illustrated children's book containing oodles of rhymes and poems about all kinds of things. Great for all ages with more than enough to get kids thinking, smiling, laughing and, ultimately interested in and entertained by rhymes and poems. You can buy the book from Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08N9DS51L/

In this episode, Amanda reads an extract of Cellar Door by Jackson Arthur Blurb The voice of a strange man forces two young women into a fight for their very survival. Who is Dr. Brant? And what is the silent invasion? Darryl Rashad can't sleep. Terrorized by dreams of a flesh-eating creature, he returns to his childhood home in search of answers and peace. During his search, he must face not only his past but the monsters that hide there. Joseph Keppt has a good life. He has a successful career, a beautiful daughter, and a loving wife. But when he wakes up in a strange room, in a strange bed, he is not sure if he has awoken into a nightmare or if reality is not how he remembers it. What terrifying tales lie beyond the cellar door? What creatures await to devour you? Will you open it? Are you brave enough? Buy it on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08SKXZZV7/

In this episode, Amanda reads poems and short story extracts from the forthcoming anthology "From the Shadows". Blurb In this Printed Words anthology, the lines merge between crime and horror, fiction and poetry. So, you'll be kept guessing whether the villain is human or monster. Sometimes, the worst monsters are those who pass as human. Thanks to the authors: Jack Horner, Rosie Cullen, Amanda-Jane Bayliss, Yaqub Abdullahi, Jennifer Crow, Chloe Allen, Richard Harries, Michael Thame, Roz Ottery, Maria Byrne, Andrew Scott, Charles Robertson, Dorinda MacDowell, Amanda Steel, Nigel Astell, Stephen Oliver, Juleigh Howard-Hobson, Christy Vincent, John Grey, John Ward, Kara Blackwood, Gary S. Watkins, Lynn White, Lena Ng, Andy N, Tony Domaille, Daragh Kennedy, Miriam H. Harrison, Harry Hawke, LaVern Spencer McCarthy, Zoë Sîobhan Howarth-Lowe. *** Some of the ways to buy a copy: Paperback UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B098WBJ7XH Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098WBJ7XH Kindle UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B098MVL3J5 Kindle US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098MVL3J5 Other eBook platforms: https://books2read.com/u/bQJ0XZ If the paperback is out of stock at Amazon, you can use this link to see where it is available: https://www.bookfinder.com/book/9798201317706/

In this episode of Reading in Bed Extracts, Amanda reads three poems from Awakening by Richard Harries. *** After a decade of performing sharply focused observational, protest and war poetry Richard has gathered together a collection of his best-known work which is as fresh on the page as it is on the stage. Awakening can be purchased from Stairwell Books https://www.stairwellbooks.co.uk/product/awakening/

In this month's episode, Andy and Amanda review a bad zombie book, and you might recognise some of the authors' names whose books they review.

In this shorter than usual episode, Andy and Amanda review three books between them; covering hauntings, serial killers and music.

Andy and Amanda review a selection of books; from crime to non-fiction. They also discuss some of their own news and projects, including a novella which will be published on Medium instead of as an eBook, and a Haiku collection with one Haiku for each year of life.

Such Exquisite Calamity by Sydnie Beaupre Spencer and Cayden have always known that they were different from each of their parents, but when Spencer saves Cayden from a stab wound using only her tears and sheer willpower, they find out exactly what they are: the only two of their kind, born under a prophecy. Not Caster, not Familiar, but an impossible combination of both known as The Two, or The Lovers. Stumbling through the new world of Casters, Familiars and Demigods together proves dangerous for the pair, and unwanted enemies arise as emotions between them become more and more complicated. Will Cayden and Spencer be able to find themselves amidst the chaos? Or will they succumb to the power of those trying to stop them? *** The book can be purchased from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Such-Exquisite-Calamity-Sydnie-Beaupré-ebook/dp/B088CRBZ59

Hope and Magic by Amanda Steel is out on 10th May. it can be pre-ordered/purchased on Kindle or in paperback on Amazon. It will also be available as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription, if you have one. Blurb Previously published as three novellas, Hope and Magic includes all three parts of the story. Hope doesn't know anything about magic when she decides to leave Dublin and head to London to pursue her dreams. Her boyfriend, Steven is unable to let her go. He seeks the help of a witch, resulting in Hope becoming his unwilling captive. Can she break free and discover her own power? And what does the witch really want from Hope?

Andy and Amanda review a varied collection of books; with subjects including travel, near death experiences, horror and near future sci-fi.

Dead Men Naked by Dario Cannizzaro Would you go on a road trip with Death? Lou's couldn't say no to that question. If you witnessed the inexplicable death of your best friend Neil and were haunted by visions of the Grim Reaper and a giant black crow - your answer would be yes as well. Embark with Lou and the anthropomorphic embodiment of his own Death on a tequila-induced journey and descend from cities to desert to chase Angelene, a charming exotic dancer who holds the secret to save your soul, all the while poetically ruminating on the meaning of life, the universe, and the saving grace of love. Dark, hilarious, profound and charming - this must-read novel is a steaming hot cup of magic realism, dark fantasy, literary fiction and poetry that will make you laugh and cry and want to read it again and again. Buy on Amazon or read on Kindle Unlimited. www.amazon.co.uk/Dead-Men-Naked-Dario-Cannizzaro-ebook/dp/B071DP6G9T/