Podcasts about Flash fiction

Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Listen to find out which team emerged victorious, and which author takes home the AU$1,500 first prize and coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy. Read the shortlisted and winning stories on our website: https://notquitewritepodcast.com/results-of-the-april-2026-not-quite-write-prize-for-flash-fiction/ Learn about the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

What happens when you realize that "anything you want to be" actually includes the thing people told you wasn't practical?   In this week's conversation, I'm talking with my good friend Katie DeBonville. Katie is an emerging author whose new book, Grace Notes, explores the intersection of music, memory, and the courage it takes to speak your mind.   Katie shares the story of her legendary stand-off with a high school guidance counselor, her journey from wanting to be first-chair flute in the Boston Symphony to earning a writing degree at 50, and why she believes success is not a zero-sum game. We also examine the "audacity" required to follow a creative calling and why your creative spark never truly disappears—it just waits for you to give it permission to play.   I'm Nancy Norbeck, and I'm your Messy Muse Mentor. I help people feel alive again through creativity, curiosity, and play.   In this episode, we discuss: The Practicality Trap: Why creative careers are often discouraged and how to push back against the "shoulds." The "Emerging" Author: The reality of starting a new creative chapter at 53. Finding Your Story: How the right mentors can help you see the patterns in your own life that you've been missing. Creative Community: Why having each other's backs is the only way to beat the "plotter vs. pantser" politics. Ready to send your inner critic to summer camp for an hour and just enjoy some creative company? We get together once a month for a relaxed, co-working-style session where you can work on whatever you want—without any pressure to do it "right." Join the Creativity Circle.   Episode breakdown:   0:00 Introduction 1:05 Meeting Katie DeBonville: The "emerging author" at 53 2:53 The blank book obsession and the fear of the first page 3:51 The First Chair Dream: Ambition vs. Reality in the Boston Symphony 8:58 The Guidance Counselor Story: Fighting for a creative life 12:31 Why encouragement changes the data on creative success 17:07 Sibylline Press: Giving a voice to women over 50 2 2:40 The audacity of speaking your mind (and the Communion story) 30:57 Doing an MFA during the pandemic: The right time to commit 42:26 Finding Your Story: Lessons from three legendary mentors 50:24 Flash Fiction and the beauty of the 70-word piece 56:15 Plotters vs. Pantsers: Why there is no "correct" way to write   Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in writing and music. Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join us for the Follow Your Curiosity Creativity Circle. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend.

Stories featured in this episode:The Fun They Hadn't by James Machell - https://jamesmachell.com/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -    read by Jean-Paul Garnier -Ephemera by Tonya R. Moore - https://tonyarmoore.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -   read by Jenna Hanchey -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the April 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist. It's a dance-off! From glitterballs to back alleys, this longlist episode delivers a full-blown turf war between Team Street and Team Disco. Join us as we break down the judging process and freak out over our favourite titles, lines and takes on the prompts. Grab your badge at https://notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/awards/ Learn about the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Ter gelegenheid van het artistiek stadsfestival Kunstoevers in Aalst, op 23, 24 en 25 mei 2026, stelt Patrick Bernauw zijn nieuwe boek Groetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie voor in bluescafé The Mojo, Rozemarijnstraat 7 te Aalst.  Dit gebeurt op 23 mei om 15 uur. Hij trapt bij die gelegenheid ook de literaire wedstrijd voor flashfiction, microfictie, flits- of handpalmverhalen op gang (= ultrakorte verhalen) waarover je alle info hier kunt vinden. Tot en met 10 mei kun je het boek trouwens nog bestellen aan vriendenprijsje via deze webpagina.In deze podcast stelt Patrick Bernauw zijn boek even goed aan u voor, met de hulp van Albert Einstein, David Attenborough en nog wat andere illustere compagnons van Suno (liedjes en muziek), WoodyTech Voxdo en ElevenLabs. Hij brengt vier verhalen uit de bundel: De zee leest mee, 11/17, Merlijn in Rennes en Code Rood. Groetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie speelt zich grotendeels af in het parallel universum van Mysterieus België. Het is een boek vol postkaarten (Vlaanderen) of ansichtkaarten (Nederland) uit werelden die nét niet bestaan. Ze zijn vergezeld van ultrakorte verhalen, "microfictie" over vergeten plekken, onmogelijke ontmoetingen, tijd die zich vergist, herinneringen die vooruitlopen op zichzelf.De sfeer is dromerig, ontregelend, soms melancholisch en dan weer ronduit griezelig, altijd speels en poëtisch.De reeks ontstond uit analoge blackout poetry ("stiftgedichten") en collages die Patrick Bernauw de afgelopen jaren maakte, en die hij liet dialogeren met artificiële intelligentie, in een voortdurende wisselwerking van woord en beeld. "Omarm het toeval," luidde het motto, en ga er creatief mee aan de slag. Dit boek is geen verzameling van bestemmingen, maar van onverwachte doorgangen naar de vierde dimensie. Heel wat verhalen zijn bovendien verwerkt in diverse podcast afleveringen en de postkaarten zijn ook apart beschikbaar, in groot formaat. Groetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie is een paperback van 105 bladzijden, in liggend rechthoekig formaat, alle postkaarten zijn in kleur.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mysterieus-belgie--5917929/support.Mysterieus België is een podcast van de Vlaamse auteur Patrick Bernauw. Zijn werk is verkrijgbaar in iedere plaatselijke en online boekhandel, o.a. bij Bol of Standaard Boekhandel. Tot en met 10 mei 2026 kun je voorintekenen aan vriendenprijsje op zijn twee nieuwe boeken, die voorgesteld worden op 23, 24 en 25 mei ter gelegenheid van Kunstoevers (Aalst). Alle info: BeeldSpraak https://www.bernauw.com/p/beeldspraak-gecartoniseerde-collages.htmlGroetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie https://www.bernauw.com/p/maf.htmlThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Welcome to episode 744 and the results of our Sci-Fi Flash Fiction Contest! We have four runners up and one winner that are sure to chill your marrow. COMING UPGood Evening: Flash Fiction Contest, Stoker Awards: 00:01:06Runner-Up: Argelia Salmon's Overheard Fragments from the Cryo Bay as read by Seth Williams: 00:04:26Runner-Up: Eric Fomley's The Hive Below as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:15:34Runner-Up: Kay Hanifen's In the Grey as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:24:38Runner-Up: Toya L. Walker's Signal Loss as read by Nicole Swanson: 00:31:00Winner: Mir Rainbird's The Station on the Borderzone as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:42:21PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchFolded Space PodcastEric FomleyEric Fomley on TwitterAndrew GibsonAndrew Gibson | The Narrator Nook DiscordAndrew Gibson | The Haven DiscordKatherine HanifenKrystal HammondKrystal Hammon on TwitterToya L. Walker | Organically Grown QueenNicole SwansonMir Rainbird on InstagramOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories featured in this episode:Wired Hearts by Eric Fomley - https://ericfomleyblog.wordpress.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -    read by Jenna Hanchey -The Drive by Marie Vibbert - https://www.marievibbert.com/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/  -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of All in God's Plan by Marianna Saran. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Een voorproefje van het nieuwe boek van Patrick Bernauw, met "Mysterieus Belgische" ultrakorte verhalen over een kerkhof van de Grote Oorlog, een lezing van een merkwaardige professor in Brussel die het "levenselixir" zou hebben uitgevonden, efljes (en hun relatie tot ons, mensen), merkwaardige toestanden in een mortuarium, een keurige heer in de metro die zo uit zijn poster stapt en elektriserende kussen. Ter gelegenheid van Kunstoevers op 23, 24 en 25 mei 2026 stelt Patrick Bernauw deze en meer Groetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie voor in bluescafé The Mojo, Rozemarijnstraat 7 te Aalst Het boek kost in de handel €28. Wie Groetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie voor 10 mei rechtstreeks bij de auteur bestelt en het gesigneerd en wel ophaalt in The Mojo, betaalt slechts €20. Wilt u het gesigneerde boek via de post ontvangen, dan kan dat nog tot 10 mei aan de boekhandelsprijs van €28, verzending inbegrepen. Groetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie is een paperback van 105 bladzijden, in liggend rechthoekig formaat, alle postkaarten zijn in kleur. Stuur een mailtje naar info@inter-actief.be met uw naam en adres, en schrijf tegelijkertijd €20 of €28 over op het rekeningnummer IBAN BE 43 0016 9362 0101 - BIC GEBABEBB van vzw de Scriptomanen.Groetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie is een boek vol postkaarten (Vlaanderen) of ansichtkaarten (Nederland) uit werelden die nét niet bestaan. Ze zijn vergezeld van ultrakorte verhalen, "microfictie" over vergeten plekken, onmogelijke ontmoetingen, tijd die zich vergist, herinneringen die vooruitlopen op zichzelf. De sfeer is dromerig, ontregelend, soms melancholisch en dan weer ronduit griezelig, altijd speels en poëtisch.De reeks ontstond uit analoge blackout poetry ("stiftgedichten") en collages die Patrick Bernauw de afgelopen jaren maakte, en die hij liet dialogeren met artificiële intelligentie, in een voortdurende wisselwerking van woord en beeld. "Omarm het toeval," luidde het motto, en ga er creatief mee aan de slag. Dit boek is geen verzameling van bestemmingen, maar van onverwachte doorgangen naar de vierde dimensie. Heel wat verhalen zijn bovendien verwerkt in diverse podcast afleveringen en de postkaarten zijn ook apart beschikbaar, in groot formaat. Hier vindt u alle posts op de website van de auteur over Groetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mysterieus-belgie--5917929/support.Mysterieus België is een podcast van de Vlaamse auteur Patrick Bernauw. Zijn werk is verkrijgbaar in iedere plaatselijke en online boekhandel, o.a. bij Bol of Standaard Boekhandel. Tot en met 10 mei 2026 kun je voorintekenen aan vriendenprijsje op zijn twee nieuwe boeken, die voorgesteld worden op 23, 24 en 25 mei ter gelegenheid van Kunstoevers (Aalst). Alle info: BeeldSpraak https://www.bernauw.com/p/beeldspraak-gecartoniseerde-collages.htmlGroetjes uit de Vierde Dimensie https://www.bernauw.com/p/maf.htmlThis episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode of Radio FreeWrite, The Cru explores the absurd, satirical style of Gilbert and Sullivan and explores how far you can push an idea once you follow it to its most ridiculous logical conclusion.But it goes deeper than just playful storytelling. We dive into the power of creative partnerships, from legendary collaborations to our own experiences trying (and sometimes failing) to find the right artistic partner. What makes a collaboration work? Can another writer strengthen your voice without overpowering it? And is great creative chemistry something you build… or just get lucky enough to find?Of course, we dish out some Gilbertian stories of our own. Tune in around the 11:45 mark for those.Like this weeks episode and wish you could read as well as listen? Subscribe to our Substack for a summary of our opening discussion, a story from the episode, and a writing prompt!  Be sure to follow us on Instagram (if that's your sort of thing). Please do send us an email with your story if you write along, which we hope you will do. Episodes of Radio FreeWrite are protected by a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license. All Stories remain the property of their respective authors.

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Thanks Be Given by Kenny Penn. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Recycled by Ryan Fleming. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Floccinaucinihilipilification by Mohnam/Kurosh. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

From the pages of Utopia Science Fiction Magazine -https://www.utopiasciencefiction.com/ -Stories featured in this episode:Water Memory by Tim Fahlstedt - https://timfahlstedt.com/ -music by Doctor Auxiliary - https://doctorauxiliary.bandcamp.com -read by Jenna Hanchey -Gravitational Tug by Anne Wilkins - https://www.annewilkinsauthor.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -    read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Whoever Wrote This Hold Music Needs To Pay For Their Sins by Elanor Menzel. This story appeared in the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction. Listen to find out which team emerged victorious, and which author takes home the AU$1,500 first prize and coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy. Read the shortlisted and winning stories on our website. https://notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/awards/ Learn about the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the January 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist. Our first ever write-off was a true showdown, pitting Team Law (Amanda) against Team Outlaw (Ed). We'll pull back the curtain on the judging process, and shout out the best takes on the prompts, and some of our favourite titles and lines. Grab your badge at https://notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/awards/ Learn about the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Stories featured in this episode:The Folded Balloon by Thomas Ha - https://www.thomashawrites.com/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jean-Paul L. Garnier -Accidental Curses by Jenna Hanchey - https://jennahanchey.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -    read by the author -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054 -

Authors : Toshiya Kamei, Rachel Gutin and Christina Trujillo Narrators : Sandra Espinoza, Amal El-Mohtar and Jess Lewis “Peppermint Tea” previously published by Baffling Magazine “Ghosts” previously published in Gingerbread House Literary Magazine. This story was originally titled “Recipe” “Last Word” is a #PodCastleOriginal! Rated G Peppermint Tea by Rachel Gutin   Simi huddled in […] The post PodCastle 928: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Things Left Unsaid appeared first on PodCastle.

Stories featured in this episode:DNR Motorcycle Club for Seniors by Mark Soden, Jr.  -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the author -Supper's Ready by Jean-Paul L. Garnier -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by the author -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Third Times the Charm by Mohnam/Kurosh. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of A Letter on Honor and Dust and the Weight of Grief by Alyson Tait. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of God Cries Your Name in the Gull's Wild Flight by Linda Atkins. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Repulsinated by Jennifer Lyons-Bell. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

From the pages of Radon Journal - https://www.radonjournal.com/ -Stories featured in this episode:Instructions for Self-reflection by Parker M. O'Neill - https://linktr.ee/parkermoneill -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jean-Paul Garnier - Instructions for Rewilding the Wasteland by Emma Burnett - https://emmaburnett.uk/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jenna Hanchey -Dad Jokes by David Lee Zweifler - https://davidleezweifler.com/ -music by Doctor Auxiliary - https://doctorauxiliary.bandcamp.com -read by the author -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Kissing the Boots Goodbye by Pennie Nichols. This story appeared in the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Ed and Amanda reveal the wildcards, shortlist and WINNER of the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Show, don't tell." Who will take home the AU$1,500 first prize and see their name emblazoned on the coveted Not Quite Write Prize trophy? Plus, all shortlisted stories from all four rounds will feature in the Not Quite Write Prize Anthology 2025, available soon on our website. Read the shortlisted and winning stories on our website. Learn about the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Ed and Amanda reveal the 40 members of the October 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction longlist, featuring the anti-prompt: Break the rule, "Show, don't tell." First, we kick off with a deep dive into competition stats. Then stay tuned as we answer listener questions. We'll shoutout the best takes on the prompts, and some of our favourite titles and lines. Join us, as we stick the boot in for this very looonnnggg kiss goodbye to the Anti-Prompt! See the full longlist on our website https://notquitewritepodcast.com/prize/awards/ Grab a copy of the anthology https://notquitewritepodcast.com/anthology Connect with us at https://notquitewritepodcast.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Authors : B. Morris Allen, David McGuire and Courtney Floyd Narrators : Hugo Jackson, Steve Anderson and Kaitlyn Zivanovich Host : Matt Dovey Audio Producer : Eric Valdes PodCastle 919: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Possibilities is a PodCastle original. The Only Map is Memory and CoverLetter_Version5 are rated PG. Valfierno is rated PG-13. The Only Map […] The post PodCastle 919: FLASH FICTION EXTRAVAGANZA: Possibilities appeared first on PodCastle.

Hello writers. Just when you thought the competition was all wrapped up… this week we look at the almost-winners of our big annual comp.Yep, these are the brilliant writers who made the shortlist, but didn't quite manage to snaffle a place on Sarah's podium.And here are those five wondrously wizard-like word weavers:Kieran AhernJonathon DaviesSteven StilbechStuart James TaylorJasmine SearsWell done to them all, and keep an eye out for them in future!All we need do now I think, is thank our beaaauuutiful sponsor Scrivener, without whom there would be no competition frankly. Or there would, but the prize would be a bag of chips, a pack of Dairylea Triangles and some post-it notes. So… you know…Thank you very much Scrivener!Who, aside from being a bunch of lovely people, also happens to be a really fantastic bit of writing software which you can secure for 20% less than the usual price, simply by using the code FAILING at checkoutJust go to https://www.literatureandlatte.comFinally a massive well done to all of you who wrote one or more stories.You're all winners in our book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories featured in this episode:At the Arenaceous Fringes of the Phantom Nebula by Jason P. Burnham  -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/  -read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -Open Jaw by Eliane Boey - https://www.elianeboey.com/ -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Lovers of flash fiction… prepare to have your ears blown into absolute blummin smithereens, because this episode is the big reveal of the winners of our annual writing competition, and there's FIVE HUNDRED SQUIDS up for grabs. Which, as I'm sure you'll agree, is a serious amount of squids.Think of all the ink you could buy.So, come on in, and hear the traditional ‘YOU'RE ALL WINNERS SONG', listen to Sarah Lewis from Writers HQ pick a winner, some runner-uppers and a couple of honourable mentions to boot and then follow that up by immersing yourself in the unbelievably high quality of 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.But before you do all that… just think. One of them could be yours!There's only one way to find out though, and I'm not daft enough to give the game away and write them here in the show notes… so you'd best get listening instead.Big thanks again to Sarah and the excellent Writers HQ:https://writershq.co.ukAlso a massive thanks to our amazing competition sponsor - the esteemed writing app, Scrivener!Don't forget to pick up your copy NOW. Go to https://www.literatureandlatte.com/ - use the code failing & you can get 20% off! Whoop. Get in! Early Christmas present to yourself.And finally... huge congratulations to our winner.Whoever that might be.And don't forget to join us next week, when we'll be hearing more First Class, A-Grade, Top Shelf…. Flash Gorge-uns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ding-dong, the Anti-Prompt is dead! Ed and Amanda reveal the new Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction prompt format. We'll explain how the new team-based competition structure will work, and reveal the brand-new prizes up for grabs in 2026! Join the conversation now on social media via the links at notquitewrite.com Register for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction at notquitewriteprize.com Rate and review the podcast now for good karma. We treasure every one of your positive comments!

Featured on Borasisi: Old Days - by Joseph Sullivan The Last Voter in Hell - by Fendy Satria Tulodo - narrated by Alistair Lloyd The Future - by Derek McMillan Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Good Old Colony Days by Three Jolly Rogues is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Hell Slime by ROZKOL is licensed under a Attribution License. Future by 1000 Handz is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. Intro & Outro Music Celestial Navigation by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License

Somebody call Mathemachicken: the math ain't mathin'! That's right, Ed and Amanda have called it early, prematurely celebrating 100 combined episodes and "bonus" episodes of the Not Quite Write Podcast and Not Quite Write Interviews in "regular" episode #23! We'll start by dredging up the distant past to reveal how and where we first met, and how the podcast came to be. From there, we hope you'll indulge us as we revisit some of our favourite moments from the first three years of the Not Quite Write Podcast. It's been a wild ride! A huge thanks to our devoted listeners for being there with us through the highest of highs and lowest of... brows. Join the conversation now on social media via the links at notquitewrite.com Register for the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction at notquitewriteprize.com Rate and review the podcast now for good karma. We treasure every one of your positive comments!

Stories featured in this episode:Breathing Night by Laura Blackwell - https://www.pronouncedlahra.com -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/  -read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -Care of Your Electric Sheep by F.J. Bergmann - https://fibitz.com/ -music by Oneirothopter -  read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -Skeletal by Elad Haber - https://eladhaber.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Featured on Bononia: Mimic - by Christian Barragan The Things Unknown - by E. S. Foster The Midnight Burrow – Dead Bunnies Don't Bite - by Owen Godfrey - narrated by Alistair Lloyd   Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music Running by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. The Unfathomable Deep by Aldous Ichnite is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. Here Be Dragons, With Dreams by Studio Noir is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Intro & Outro Music Celestial Navigation by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License

Listen in as the judges of the Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction deliver an unfiltered critique of Hand Over Hand by Marina R. M. Lane. This story appeared in the July 2025 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction, which featured the anti-prompt: Break the rule “use active voice”. Thanks to our daredevils for bravely facing the judges' fire for the collective benefit of our listeners. Think you can stand the heat? Purchase a Daredevil package at notquitewriteprize.com Connect with us at https://notquitewrite.com Register for the next Not Quite Write Prize at https://notquitewriteprize.com

Finally.I know, I know.It's that time of year we all look forward to.The leaves begin to loosen their grip. The sky is pregnant with it's autumnal offerings.Jon gets poetic.But aside from all that - it's the bloody Failing Writers Five Hundred Pound Flash Fiction Competition, in association with Scrivener!That's the bit we're really all excited about.That's when Tommy and I hunker down, curl up and bask in your beautiful little stories.(I'm not even joking here, it genuinely is a joyful experience.)So have a listen to the episode - find out everything you need to know in order to enter the competition, including the little phrase you have to include in your story... and be in with a chance of winning that 500 squids!This years judge is the delightful Sarah Lewis from writers HQ.Sign up now for a whole smorgasbord of helpful stuff. Workshops. Advice. Masterclasses. and of course the brilliant (and free!) Flash Face Off. Which we urge you to join in with - After all, it could be the thing that takes your flash piece from great to really blummin' marvellous!https://writershq.co.uk/Finally we wrap things up with an unusual but brilliant bit of poetry from the very talented free-styling-street-poet: Isaiah Frati.check him out here:Insta: @___reaverAnd finally... A GIGANTIC THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsor Scrivener yet again, for sponsoring the podcast, and the competition.If you'd like to get your hands on the writing software that really matters - get yourself to https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overviewand get 20% off with the code: failingRight.Go on then... crack on! You've got until midday October 24th. We can't wait to read your submissions!Good luck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stories featured in this episode:Perceptually Misaligned by Todd Sullivan - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -The Traffic Stop by Marie Vibbert - https://www.marievibbert.com/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Carmela Dutra, a Bay Area author who cherishes her family, rainy days, and making others laugh. After years of creating award-winning indie children's picture books, Carmela transitioned into cozy mysteries filled with emotion, humor, and heart. When she's not penning her latest tale, Carmela enjoys sketching, sipping copious amounts of coffee, and over-cuddling her allergy-inducing cats and dog. She shares her life with her best friend and husband, raising two dinosaur-obsessed sons. We dive into her debut cozy mystery, A Murder Most Fowl, which Carmela describes as a mix between Only Murders in the Building and The Great Food Truck Race. Key Highlights:Carmela's transition from award-winning children's picture books to cozy mysteries.How she infuses humor and heart into her writing.Behind-the-scenes insights into writing A Murder Most Fowl.Her unique marketing strategies for her books.Her book flight features historical mysteries.Connect with Carmela:WebsiteInstagramFacebookBuy A Murder Most FowlBooks and authors mentioned:Little Katie Goes to the Moon by Carmela DutraA Literary Feast: Sweet Foodie Rom-Coms & Flash Fiction with Jordan Millsaps (E132)Famous Last Word by Gillian McAllisterWe Solve Murders by Richard OsmanBook FlightA Flaw in the Blood by Stephanie BarronA Curious Beginning by Deanna RaybornStalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

“It's just so wonderful to know that I can give joy to people and they can return it.” – Gwen Tolios Today's featured author is a teacher, analyst, world traveler, and the Tostitos Factory of Flash Fiction, Gwen Tolios. Gwen and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Healing Crystals & Other Breakables,” her experiences in the Peace Corps, the importance of finding creative communities, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:How travel, especially during college, inspired Gwen's writingWhy she prefers writing short stories and flash fictionThe pressure of writing about Greek myths and family storiesHer writing rituals for book publishing success Her advice on embracing both creativity and playfulness as an adultGwen's Site: https://linktr.ee/GwenToliosGwen's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0927ZWGWH/allbooksThe opening track is titled “North Wind and the Sun” by Trevin P. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://compilationsforhumanity.bandcamp.com/track/north-wind-and-the-sunPlease support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 989 – Get Fabulous Or Die Tryin' with Nkrumah Mensah: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-989-get-fabulous-or-die-tryin-with-nkrumah-mensah/Ep. 615 – Champion Martial Artist to Award-Winning Novelist with Danielle Orsino: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-615-champion-martial-artist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-danielle-orsino/Ep. 533 – Anime, Swords, & Knives, Oh My! with Sarah Humpherys: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-533-anime-swords-knives-oh-my-with-sarah-humpherys/Ep. 375 – Aces High, Jokers Wild with O. E. Tearmann (@ETearmann): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-375-aces-high-jokers-wild-with-o-e-tearmann-etearmann/Ep. 337 – The Accessory to Magic with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-337-the-accessory-to-magic-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/Ep. 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/Ep. 880 – Success Insights from a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author with Christopher Greyson (@Chris_Greyson): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-880-success-insights-from-a-wall-street-journal-bestselling-author-with-christopher-greyson/Ep. 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen (@autumncarrying): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/Ep. 463.5 – Swordfighting, for Writers, Game Designers and Martial Artists with Dr. Guy Windsor (@guy_windsor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4635-swordfighting-for-writers-game-designers-and-martial-artists-with-dr-guy-windsor-guy_windsor/Ep. 330 – A Long Way from Ordinary with Ann Charles (@AnnWCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-330-a-long-way-from-ordinary-with-ann-charles-annwcharles/Ep. 311 – Works of Urban Mythopoeia with Cat Rambo (@Catrambo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-311-works-of-urban-mythopoeia-with-cat-rambo-catrambo/Ep. 991 – From Courtrooms to Chaotic Cosmic Adventures with Mina Brower (@Minabrowerbooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-991-from-courtrooms-to-chaotic-cosmic-adventures-with-mina-brower-minabrowerbooks/Ep. 869 – Author vs. AI with Alison McBain (@AlisonMcBain): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-869-author-vs-ai-with-alison-mcbain-alisonmcbain/Ep. 766 – Pawsitively Organic Creativity with Liz Mugavero (@Lizmugavero): https://shorturl.at/SOlNL

Stories featured in this episode:Just Let Me Help by Tara Campbell - http://taracampbell.com -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jenna Hanchey -Jackpot God by Brandon Case - https://brandoncase.net/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

In this episode, we tackle the famous seven verses of Genesis 3. What if Adam and Eve's choice wasn't just about disobedience, but a pivotal moment of creative interaction with God's purposes? We'll also take a closer look at the detail that Adam "was with her" when Eve ate the fruit, raising questions about his passive presence and lack of resistance to the serpent's claims. This discussion challenges conventional readings and invites a deeper look at the nuances of this foundational story. #Genesis3 #BiblicalStories #AdamAndEve #CreativeInteraction #TheologicalQuestions #BibleStudy

Stories and poetry featured in this episode:Beautiful Game by Toshiya Kamei - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jenna Hanchey -I, Robot by Ali Trotta - https://www.alitrotta.com/ -music by Doctor Auxiliary - https://doctorauxiliary.bandcamp.com -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -Trip Through Eternity by James Machell - https://www.youtube.com/@Fell-Purpose -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Stories featured in this episode:Plucking Flowers from My Garden of Poison by Renan Bernardo - https://www.renanbernardo.com/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by the Jenna Hanchey -Memory Scrape by Eric Fomley - https://ericfomleyblog.wordpress.com/ -music by Doctor Auxiliary - https://doctorauxiliary.bandcamp.com -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Sara Campbell closes out our first official training ango with a flash fiction final - a brief loving study of our favorite Buddha and Bodhisattva archetypes.

105.4 Facebook Flash fiction WinnersFour stories. Four terrors. One unforgettable mixtape from the twisted minds of our Facebook Group.Written by Mary Pastrano, Andy Morris, and Marie Sison (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theotherstories)Narrated by Erika Ventura (https://instagram.com/efventu)And Georgia Cook (https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/)And Andy Conduit-Turner (https://www.instagram.com/andyctwrites/)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://bsky.app/profile/karlhughes.bsky.social)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)Joshua Boucher is our story programmer, and along with Jasmine Arch and the eyeless ones, Mary Pastrano and Cody Czarzasty, he helps manage our community.And to Ben Errington the ongoing explosion of content being fired out of his Social Media canon.Be sure to join the facebook group to get involved in future Flash Fiction competitions at www.facebook.com/groups/theotherstoriesJoin TOS+ to access over 90 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don't change it. Don't sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The problem with writing very short stories is that it forces you to write more endings, which are the hardest part! At least that's our opinion. But we bring on writer and Barrelhouse fiction editor Christopher Gonzalez (I'm Not Hungry But I Could Eat, 2021) to school us in how to stick the landing on flash fiction.  Chris chose four very different flash pieces for us to read, all of which are available for free online: -Andy Lopez, "How Filipino of Us" (from Split Lip) -Deesha Philyaw, "Love 1992: A Catechism)" (from Fractured Lit) -Amy Stuber, "Only a Little Bit Less Than I Hate Myself" (from Longleaf Review) -Julian Martinez, "Cartoons" (from HAD) Also in this episode: We review what's going on in shorts (short pants, that is), which includes some conflicting reports in terms of inseam lengths. And do shorts get longer as the government becomes more authoritarian? It's a theory, apparently.