The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and reading podcast, each episode Nico, Ben and a guest write a story using a prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours! Support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase?fan_landing=true
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Nico and Ben tell a brace of stories written for the prompt 'Skeleton'.Send us a text Support the show
The tremendous Athena Stevens gives an interview and chats with Ben and Nico about telling stories on the stage and the page.Send us a text Support the show
Athena Stevens is an Olivier Award-nominated actor, playwright, and author. Her first book, 'What's Done Cannot Be Undone', was published with Harper Collins in June 2025 and is available now. In this episode, Athena joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt "Vintage".Send us a text Support the show
Nico and Ben write two new stories for the prompt "Interest".Send us a text Support the show
Two new tales from Ben and Nico for you to "Keep".Send us a text Support the show
October is here, so get your goth on and join us for a collection of tales of terror. Featuring the work of Nicholas Pullen, Mark Brandon, RJ Barker and the terrible twosome Ben and Nico themselves.Send us a text Support the show
The legendary Horror writer Ramsey Campbell reads his story 'Stick-In-The-Mud' and then chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling. An unmissable episode!Send us a text Support the show
Tej Turner, author of the 'Avatars of Ruin' series, showcases an excerpt from his work in this Showcase episode.Send us a text Support the show
Dan Coxon runs the gauntlet of questions on The Tiny Bookcase.Send us a text Support the show
Acclaimed writer and editor Dan Coxon joins Ben and Nico, with all three writing to the prompt 'Linen'.Send us a text Support the show
Natasha Siegel, author of 'As Many Souls As Stars', joins Ben and Nico in a Showcase episode of the Tiny Bookcase.Send us a text Support the show
Catherine Mayer, brilliant writer and activist, joins Ben and Nico for the first-ever SHOWCASE episode.Send us a text Support the show
Ben and Nico interview Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill to find out all about his approach to telling tall tales.Send us a text Support the show
Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt 'Indulge'.Send us a text Support the show
Emergent writer Chiara Stark chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling and identity.Send us a text Support the show
A corking trio of tales, with one from the up-and-coming writer Chiara Stark!Send us a text Support the show
Ben and Nico interview sci-fi fantasy author and recovering podcaster Karin Robinson.Send us a text Support the show
Karin Robinson, sci-fi fantasy author and recovering podcaster, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Mosaic'.Send us a text Support the show
RJ Barker chats with Ben and Nico about influences, topical questions, and storytelling. Send us a text Support the show
Acclaimed and award-winning RJ Barker returns to the Bookcase, writing to the prompt 'Crumbs'.Send us a text Support the show
Ben and Nico chat storytelling with author David Green.Send us a text Support the show
Fantastical falsifications abound with our guest, the author of the character-driven dark fantasy series 'Empire Of Ruin', David Green.Send us a text Support the show
Vicky Ball, indie-author of viral fame, chats with Ben and Nico about her approach to writing novels.Send us a text Support the show
Vicky Ball, bestselling author of Young Adult Thrillers and viral tweeter, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Cabin'.Send us a text Support the show
Kayleigh Dobbs, of Happy Goat Horror fame, joins Ben and Nico for a chat about storytelling.Send us a text Support the show
Open palm, nails out - this is 'Slap', with special guest Kayleigh Dobbs.Send us a text Support the show
Ben and Nico pose questions to author Colleen AndersonSend us a text Support the show
Colleen Anderson joins Ben and Nico to tell tales written to the prompt 'Wing'.Send us a text Support the show
The wonderful and bubbly CC Adams chats storytelling with Ben and Nico.Send us a text Support the show
C.C. Adams picks the prompt 'Delightful', which leads us to a handful of tales! Send us a text Support the show
Ben and Nico chat storytelling with the author behind Morbid Taste Publishing, Silas A. Bischoff.Send us a text Support the show
Three new stories 'Soar' through the sky when Ben and Nico are joined by their guest, indie-author Silas A. Bischoff.Send us a text Support the show
Part two of 'Magic'+'Mind', in which Ben and Nico read their 3000-word short stories and discuss them. Affiliate link: MagicMind.com/TTB20Send us a text Support the show
Two stories and a sponsor - what's not to like? We hope you enjoy Ben and Nico's tales, written to the prompt "Magic".Send us a text Support the show
Ben and Nico have a lovely time chatting through some questions with the wonderful G.J. Dunn.Send us a text Support the show
G.J. Dunn, author of the fairy tale farce GOING FOURTH, joins us for the prompt 'Mastermind'.Send us a text Support the show
The wonderful Kit Whitfield takes us for a stroll through her thoughts on storytelling.Send us a text Support the show
Kit Whitfield, author of The Gyrford series, joins us for the prompt 'Harbour' with a chilling tale which may disturb some listeners.Send us a text Support the show
For this milestone episode, the wonderful Dan Hanly joins us for a chat about Wales, ADHD, and storytelling.Send us a text Support the show
Fantasy writer Dan Hanly joins us as we tuck into the prompt 'Banquet'.Send us a text Support the show
The Queen of Grimdark (Anna Smith Spark) fields our questions expertly and gives insights into writing and storytelling.Send us a text Support the show
The Queen of Grimdark, Anna Smith Spark, joins us to tell a tale and discuss the stories we have written to the prompt 'Winterfest'.Send us a text Support the show
Smash the New Year with fresh stories written to the prompt "Shattered", featuring an excerpt from the award-winning and highly acclaimed SF and Fantasy author, Adrian Tchaikovsky.Send us a text Support the show
Happy New Year! We chat with the excellent Robin C.M. Duncan about everything from storytelling to identity.Send us a text Support the show
A trio of tales written for the prompt 'Withdraw', with the excellent Robin C.M. Duncan.Send us a text Support the show
Keep shtum about this one, or else.Send us a text Support the show
The powers-that-be won't like the 'fictional' stories told in this one, with the excellent Kit Power.Send us a text Support the show
Ben and Nico talk about Fairies, Tudors, and Indie Publishing with Jan Foster. Send us a text Support the show
Take a wander with us to hear three new stories from Ben, Nico, and novelist Jan Foster.Send us a text Support the show
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