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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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

Nicholas Pullen joins us to discuss his outlook on writing, and we get enormously distracted while having a great time with a brilliant debut author. Send us a text Support the show

Season 9 begins with an episode featuring the hugely talented Nicholas Pullen, author of THE BLACK HUNGER, and three new stories written to the prompt 'Patrol'.Send us a text Support the show

The boys bare their fangs for a Halloween-inspired romp of stories!Send us a text Support the show

Ben and Nico celebrate winning a British Fantasy Society Award with two new stories written to the prompt 'Official'.Send us a text Support the show