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The modern short story podcast. Spotlighting indie writers by giving voice to their short stories. Stories are read with permission from the author. Credit is listed in the show notes. Hosted/produced by Katie Kanning, written/spoken word enthusiast. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and 11 other platforms.

Katie Kanning


    • Dec 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 14m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    #33 "The Long Way Home" by Edward Latham

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 10:12


    Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Links: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/edward-latham/ Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/bix6xh/ The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #171 in response to: Write a story where someone decides to take the long way home. From Reedsy.com

    #32 "Silence" by Thom Brodkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 10:26


    Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Links: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/thom-brodkin/ Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/qr7s96/ The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #171 in response to: Start your story with someone looking at a breathtaking view and getting emotional. From Reedsy.com

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    #31 "Southbound" by David M. Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 26:35


    Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Links: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/david-sweet/ https://www.facebook.com/david.sweet.79 Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/ps9ik5/ (This story was edited by the author since posting to Reedsy. The edited version is what was recorded for this episode, per the author's request). The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #168 in response to: Start your story with someone looking out a train window. From Reedsy.com

    #30 "The Perfect Couple" by Aeris Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 16:24


    Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/aeris-walker/ Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/iv0ajx/ The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #157 in response to: Write about somebody looking for love on a reality TV show. From Reedsy.com

    #29 "Your Cat TM Customer Service" by Scott Christenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 11:44


    Submit your story! unpublishednotunknown.com Author Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/scott-christenson/ Story Link: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/1toaoe/ The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Prompt Credit: This story was submitted into Contest #158 in response to: Write about a character with questionable morals. From Reedsy.com

    Ep. 28 | "The Gospel of Tea" by Hannah P. Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 16:40


    "The Gospel of Tea" by Hannah P. Simmons Story: https://blog.reedsy.com/short-story/wk1lns/ Hannah's Website: https://writehsimmons.wixsite.com/website -------- Skip to 5:00 to start the story. -------- Intro is an Instagram DM from my buddy, Sagar. DM me on IG: @unpublishednotunknown Submit your story: unpublishednotunknown.com ------- Prompt Credit: Reedsy.com

    Ep. 27 | "Chicken Scratch" by Cindy Strube

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 14:00


    Website: unpublishednotunknown.com Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/cindy-strube/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #130 in response to: Start your story with someone finding an object labeled with their name. From Reedsy.com

    Ep. 26 | "Mr. Mallory's Traubles" by Hamzah Malik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 9:25


    *Warning: Trauble Ahead* Website: unpublishednotunknown.com Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/hamzah-malik/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamzahmalik91/ Twitter: Twitter.com/HamzahWrites --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #128 in response to: Start your story with someone making a cup of tea — either for themself or for someone else. From Reedsy.com

    Ep. 25 | "The Phantom of the Shadows" by Anna A Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 22:22


    Website: unpublishednotunknown.com Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/nana-ansah-55a1f2/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #128 in response to: Start your story with someone making a cup of tea — either for themself or for someone else. From Reedsy.com

    Ep. 24 | "Miss Sedgewick Knows" by Isabella Kamal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 22:29


    Write about a character whose intuition is always right — until one day it isn't... Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/isabella-kamal/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #127 in response to: Write about a character whose intuition is always right — until one day it isn't. From Reedsy.com

    Ep. 23 | "Your Poor Rick" by Deidra Lovegren

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 12:21


    Who knew I'd be quoting Shakespeare? Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/deidra-lovegren/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deidra.lovegren/ Website: https://sites.google.com/view/deidralovegren/home Also, check out her podcast! Read Lots Write Lots on Spotify & more. --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #67 in response to: Write a story where one character needs to betray the other, but isn't sure if they can. From Reedsy.com

    Ep. 22 | "A Long Way" by Sharon Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 20:53


    Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/sharon-harris/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #124 in response to: Write a story about a character in search of something or someone.From Reedsy.com

    Ep. 21 | "Birth Mother" by Amanda Lieser

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 23:12


    Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/amanda-lieser/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. This story was submitted into Contest #124 in response to: End your story with someone finding themselves. From Reedsy.com

    Ep. 20 | "No Forwarding Address" by Laura Jarosz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 16:08


    Merry Christmas? Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- This story was submitted into Contest #122 in response to: A package arrives at your character's house, but they didn't order anything. Write about what happens next. Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/laura-jarosz/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 19 | "Wink" by Ray Warters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 17:56


    **Important announcements at the end of the episode** Instagram: @unpublishednotunknown Podcast Editing: sheproducedit.com --------- This story was submitted into Contest #118 in response to: Write your story from the perspective of an outsider watching something or someone change. Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/raymond-warters/ --------- Visit unpublishednotunknown.com to: - Submit your story - Support financially - Sponsor the podcast - Collab with Katie on a cool project ---------- The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 18 | "Meditation" by Rebecca Loften

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 11:13


    CW: eating disorders Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: unpublishednotunknown.com ---------- Author's Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/rebecca-loften/ Website: www.rebeccaloften.com --------- This story was submitted into Contest #120 in response to: Your character has always viewed the past with rose tinted glasses. Write about what happens when they're finally confronted with the truth. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 17 | "beneath the quaking aspen" by Myia Melendy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 11:19


    "I'm not sure which matters more—where the seed comes from, or where it takes root and grows." - Zetta Elliott Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/myia-melendy/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MyiaD?fan_landing=true --------- This story was submitted into Contest #118 in response to: Write about a character, animal or human, who is reborn as something totally different. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

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    Ep. 16 | "The Price of Life" by Beth Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 16:28


    Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-jackson/ --------- This story was submitted into Contest #116 in response to: Write about a character breaking a rule, but for good reason. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 15 | "The Bake Sale" by Bettina Karpathian

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 12:49


    *Southern Accents Take 1* Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/bettina-karpathian/ ---------- This story was Submitted into Contest #114 in response to: Write about a clique that dominates your story's social scene." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 14 | "Dream Weaver" by Megan Lange

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 18:23


    Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Visit Megan's Website: www.eatbookswriting.com Author's Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/megan-lange/ ---------- This story was submitted into Contest #113 in response to: Write about two people whose dreams are somehow connected. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 13 | "GIRL YOU WANT" by Caryn Devincenti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 12:43


    You'll want to listen twice...are things ever what they appear? Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Support / Collab / Sponsor / Submit here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: Caryn Devincenti ---------- This story was submitted into Contest #112 in response to: End your story with a character standing in the rain. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 12 | "Archery Tournament" by Alex Sultan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 20:11


    "Nock" (verb): to fit an arrow to the bowstring ready for shooting. Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: Alex Sultan ---------- This story was submitted into Contest #111 in response to: An intelligent young girl solves a big problem, but becomes frustrated that no one wants to believe her. Write about what she does next. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 11 | "Floating, Drifting, Fleeting" by K. Antonio

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 16:00


    Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: K. Antonio ---------- This story was submitted into Contest #110 in response to: Start your story with the line “We have plenty of time,” and/or end it with the line “We were never going to make it.” The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 10 | "I Leave the Six Blank" by Rachel Kenley Fry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 9:41


    There will always be color... Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: Rachel Kenley Fry ---------- This story was submitted for Contest #108 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write a story about a character who's trying to fill an empty space, literally or metaphorically." Do follow Reedsy. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 9 | "The 9PM Clock In" by Elizabeth Napier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 9:50


    The night shift just got darker... If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: Elizabeth Napier ---------- This story was submitted for Contest #109 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Set your story during the night shift." Do follow Reedsy. The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast.

    Ep. 8 | "Soot and Cinders" by Mary Sheehan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 14:59


    It's not all bleak... Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Submit your unpublished short story here: https://bio.link/katiek ---------- Author's Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/mary-sheehan/ ---------- This story was submitted for Contest #106 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Start or end your story with a character noticing the beauty in something they've seen hundreds of times." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts

    Ep. 7 | "Moira's Day Off" by Anne Ramallo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 14:30


    The future is closer than you think... Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/a-dot-ram/ This story was submitted for Contest #95 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about someone finally making their own choices." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts

    Ep. 6 | "Letters to Grange" by Robin Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 13:07


    WARNING: Fuzzy Feelings Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you're a regular listener, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/robin-owens-43698/ This story was submitted for Contest #106 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about a character who's known to be a cynic, but secretly romanticizes everything." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts

    Ep. 5 | "The Debate" by Heather McQuaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 10:14


    Yes, I pronounced "sicced" wrong... it's pronounced 'sikt'. Always learning. Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Author Links: Reedsy Page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/h-l-mc-quaid/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/h_mcq This story was submitted for Contest #104 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about an introvert and an extrovert who are best friends." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts

    Ep. 4 | "The Joy of a Banana" by Ann Nace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 13:33


    Maybe you've met a woman like this... Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow the podcast, share the episode, and spread the word on indie authors---they are the future! More from the author: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/ann-nace/ This story was submitted for Contest #103 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write a story about someone who starts noticing the same object or phrase wherever they go." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts

    Ep. 3 | "BIRD AND RIVER" by Theresa Anna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 11:10


    I'd love to know if/when you write a sequel, Theresa :) Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow the podcast, share the episode, and spread the word on indie authors---they are the future! More from the author: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/theresa-anna/ This story was submitted for Contest #102 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about a mysterious figure in one's neighborhood." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts

    Ep. 2 | "Colleen" by Mary Sheehan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 12:48


    Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow the podcast, share the episode, and spread the word on indie authors; they are the future! More from the author: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/mary-sheehan/ This story was submitted for Contest #101 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write a story in which the same line recurs three times." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts

    Ep. 1 | "Mie Goreng" by Rayhan Hidayat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 10:08


    Support the Podcast for $1/episode @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiekanning If you like this podcast, give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Be sure to follow the podcast, share the episode, and spread the word on indie authors; they are the future! More from the author: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/rayhan-hidayat/ This story was submitted for Contest #100 on Reedsy.com in response to: "Write about a character preparing a meal for somebody else." The author granted me permission to read their story on this podcast. Do follow Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 1:00


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