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The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared 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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S4 E24: Write-Like Agatha Christie (The Party)
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The clues are relatively simple. English by birth, 60+ mystery novels written, and the creator of two iconic Detectives. Why, Ben and Nico can only be writing in the style of... AGATHA CHRISTIE! *Collective gasps* Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
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S4 E23: Write-Like Ernest Hemingway (Islands)
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Icebergs? Omit! Imply! It is finally time for Ben & Nico to attempt some of the legendary devices employed by the big man himself- Ernest Hemingway. Listen as they try to make their stories really true, and perhaps even truer than true! Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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S4 E22: Write-Like Charles Dickens (Certain Perils)
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What the Dickens? It appears two street urchins have stolen some writing equipment! Those ragamuffins, our trouble-making hosts Nico and Ben, attempt to pick the pocket of Charles Dickens, an author so good he has his own adjective! Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
Ben and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of Moth, listed as one of The Observer's top ten debuts novelists of 2021. Listen in as they discuss Melody's writing process, characters with lives of their own, and what it's like to watch 1000 episodes of an anime... no, really! Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Melody Razak
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S4 E20: Stories with Melody Razak (First Time)
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This week Ben and Nico are joined by Melody Razak, author of "Moth", a wonderful novel listed by The Observer in 2021 as one of the top ten debuts of the year. This titanic trio take on the prompt "First Time" and almost without making the obvious joke. Dammit Nico. Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
Join Ben and Nico as they lightly grill Finn Longman (author of the Butterfly Assassin) on their writing methods, ancient Irish literature, and dance troupes! Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Finn Longman
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S4 E18: Stories with Finn Longman (Crash Test Dummies)
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Finn Longman, author of "The Butterfly Assassin" and Irish Medievalist, joins Ben and Nico as they strap in and face a new prompt at high speed. Buckle up for "Crash Test Dummies". Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell, Finn Longman
In this Write-Like episode, Ben and Nico attempt to take on the enormous, giant, big friendly and overwise massive style of the U.K.'s most beloved children's author, Roald Dahl. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S4 E16: Peter Newman (Story & Interview)
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Returning to chat with us after his first visit was lost to the eddies of chaos, Peter Newman (author of the Vagrant and Deathless series) reads out an original story written to the prompt 'The Handshake' and answers some off the wall questions from Nico & Ben. Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Peter Newman
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S4 E15: Lost Stories with Peter Newman (The Handshake)
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Ben and Nico are joined, in part at least by Peter Newman, author of the Vagrant and Deathless book series. In this technologically challenged episode, the team take on the prompt "The Handshake". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S4 E14: Write-Like Mary Shelley (The Last)
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The mother of Science fiction creates two more monsters, this time in the form of the writing gremlins Ben and Nico. Listen in as these foul devils take on the prompt "The Last" in an attempt at the style of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley. Support the show
Ben and Nico dive deep into the mind of Caytlyn Brooke, author of the Skyglass series. Listen in to hear about bifurcating badgers, silent writing rooms and yet more piggy wiggy woos... Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Caytlyn Brooke
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S4 E12: Stories with Caytlyn Brooke (The Hunted)
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Ben and Nico are joined in this episode Caytlyn Brooke, author of Dark Flowers, Wired and The Skyglass novel series. This author is a master of nymphs, and our boys are maniacs, but we implore you, please, don't combine those words, lest you end up as someone's piggy... wiggy...woo. Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Caytlyn Brooke
The chances of anything (coherent) coming from this podcast, were a million to one, he said (OOOOH-LAAAAA). Ben and Nico look to the future, or at least the future of Victorian England, as they take on the prompt "The War" in the style of science fiction visionary, H.G. Wells. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)…
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S4 E10: Write-Like Charles Bukowski (More Bones)
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In this towering episode, there is absolutely no phallic imagery as that would undermine the integrity of our work, the two up-standing lads take firm positions on their task of writing like Charles Bukowski. Have they made rods for their own back(doors)? Could they have done with another member? Should they have just wanged it in the bin? Willy? F…
Ever wondered how Ben would get on solving a murder mystery? What Nico's undoubtedly worst voice is? Well, here is your chance to find out, as Ben and Nico take you on a journey, with Big Match Manager! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S4 E8: Write-Like Rudyard Kipling (Elephant)
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An author from a colonial era, who some say is a literary great, and others say should be left in the past with his ideals. Ben and Nico take on the prompt 'Elephant' in this episode whilst grappling with the style of Rudyard Kipling. Support the show
Listen in as Ben and Nico get to grips with the important things, bad Tv adaptations, coffee shop rivalries and Dalmatian prequels. Joined by the superb Anne Currie, author of the Utopia 5 book series. Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Anne Currie
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S4 E6: Stories with Anne Currie (Utopia)
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Blissful. Soothing. Further synonyms that do not suit our boys! This week they are joined by Anne Currie, author of the Utopia Five book series, and master of all things Technological and Ethical. Hear them congregate in their own perfect world, to enjoy the prompt "Utopia". Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Anne Currie
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S4 E5: Write-Like Tom Clancy (Shadow)
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Deep in the trenches of the Write-Like war, our two soldiers are taking on their most dangerous foe yet! Author of bestsellers "The Hunt for Red October", "Rainbow Six" and "Splinter Cell" Tom Clancy is given the 21 gun salute, to the prompt "Shadow". Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
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S4 E4: Write-Like Jane Austen (Fragment)
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Continuing the Write-Like series, Ben & Nico attempt the style of Jane Austen, beloved author of "Sense & Sensibility", "Pride & Prejudice", and "Emma" as they tackle the prompt "Fragment" in her honour. Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
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S4 E3: Write-Like Hunter S. Thompson (Death)
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In the first of the Write-Like series, Ben & Nico attempt the style of Hunter S. Thompson, author of "Fear and loathing in Las Vegas" and the father of Gonzo journalistic excess, as they tackle the prompt "Death" in his honour. Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers
The discussion continues! Our guest (LGBT 90s-flavored SciFi Author) Kira Leigh delights us with their thoughtful answers to our pressing questions. Look out for the changes to the questions for this season! Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Kira Leigh
Who are we? What season is it? 4 that's what! To kick off the fourth season of The Tiny Bookcase our hosts Ben & Nico are joined by Kira Leigh, author of LGBT 90s-flavored SciFi! Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Kira Leigh
As the year draws to a close, so too does this season of The Tiny Bookcase! Here we celebrate some of the fantastic storytellers we've had on. Don't fret if your favourite isn't here, you'll find them in last week's episode! This episode features the work of Kit Power, Sleepless Readings, Mur Lafferty, Connor Bredin, Tonia Ransom and David Guymer! …
As the year draws to a close, so too does this season of The Tiny Bookcase! Here we celebrate some of the fantastic storytellers we've had on. Don't fret if your favourite isn't here, you'll find them next week in part two! This episode features the work of Dr. Charles E Gannon, Simon Bestwick, RJ Barker, Nina Allan and the Stew World Order Podcast…
A festive tale, as old as they get. Ysterris the bibliomancer is Hah-Bumbugging his way through the yuletide period... something has to change... surely? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
What is it like writing Warhammer stories for a living? Did they really drown a weasel in Redwall? Is there something wrong with Nico? All this and more as Ben and Nico are joined By David Guymer for a chat. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S3 E24: Stories with David Guymer (What The Dead Know)
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Ben and Nico, fresh off NaNoWriMo, are joined by a legend of Warhammer's Black Library, David Guymer! The trio takes on the prompt: "What the Dead Know". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
The final episode of our Nano season and the lads have done it! Ben takes his turn under the workshopping knife as Nico provides feedback. The lads discuss the wild ride that this NaNoWriMo has been and go into how they completed the challenge. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)…
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S3 E22: (Nano pt. 3) Nico's Workshop
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Part three of four special episodes! Join the guys as they take a deep dive into a longer section from Nico's work in progress. They get into the nitty-gritty about their approaches to edits and discuss the difficulties they have faced during the challenge of NaNoWriMo so far. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)…
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S3 E21: (Nano pt. 2) WIPs with Ross Young
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NaNoWriMore of those words please! Ben and Nico are joined by the author of the Gloomwood novels Ross Young. 2 weeks in and the word counts are taking their toll, but nothing is going to stop these stories flowing! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S3 E20: (Nano pt. 1) WIPs with Benjamin Langley
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NaNoWriMo is upon us! Ben and Nico are joined by their old friend, writer Benjamin Langley, and sit down to talk about their WIPs, the reality of writing to a deadline every day and, perhaps most importantly, the madness that can grow from writing a novel in a month! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)…
Join us as we continue the conversation with Conor Bredin, host of the Story of a Storyteller Podcast, and get up to some more mischief. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S3 E18: Spooky Stories with Tonia Ransom (Halloween)
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Things are looking pretty spooky around here, Ben and Nico are joined by the host of the NightLight Podcast Tonia Ransom, as they get deep into the Halloween spirit and explore the prompt: "A Day in the Sun". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S3 E17: Stories with Conor Bredin (A Persistent Itch)
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*Scratch, scratch scratch* It just won't stop, Join Ben and Nico as their guest Conor Bredin, the host of the "Story of a Story Teller Podcast", helps them reach that difficult bit in the middle of their backs and tackle the prompt: "A Persistent Itch". [The Tiny Bookcase Podcast would like to apologise for some minor technical difficulties in the …
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S3 E16: Interview with Mur Lafferty
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The unbound wisdom of Mur Lafferty combines with the unwise binding of Ben and the wistful bounding of Nico as the boys dig deep into how Mur creates stories; what it's like to write a Star Wars novel; and the delight/dread of the advent calendar. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)…
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S3 E15: Stories With Mur Lafferty (Underground)
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With a prompt like this things are bound to get deep! Ben and Nico are joined by Hugo award-winning Author and Podcaster Mur Lafferty, for a trip that takes us from the mines to Mars! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)By Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
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S3 E14: Stories with Sleepless Readings (A Cold Wind)
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Goosebumps will rise and spines will shiver as Nico and Ben are joined by Tom Kirkbride, host of Sleepless Readings, a man whose voice is so silky it could make a fine gown and so rich it could afford to buy and wear said gown! Join them as they fill their sails with the prompt "A Cold Wind" Hear more of Tom ((194) Sleepless Readings - YouTube) Sup…
Ben, Nico and their guest Kit Power dive deep into the inspiring mind of Stephen King, the crippling force of self-doubt, and the dangers of being fiercely Left! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)By Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
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S3 E12 : Stories with Kit Power (The Hardest Break)
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Ben and Nico are joined this week by BFA Shortlisted author Kit Power, who brings their mastery of Horror to the prompt "The Hardest Break". CW: Illness, Suicide. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)By Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
Nico and Ben bare all in this dramatic exposé of... their works in progress! Both of our hectic hosts share the first pages of what they've been working on and invite you to join them on a new adventure in November. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)By Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell
Once again our dynamic duo are joined by an expert in all things graphic novel (or should that be comic book?), Stew, the host of the Stew World Order Podcast. Join them as they plumb the mind of a man obsessed with his funny papers and possessed by an in-house wanderlust. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)…
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S3 E9: Stories with Stew World Order (Interference)
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Who better to show our hairy hosts how it is done than, well, another hairy host! Ben and Nico are joined by Robert Stewart (please, call him Stew!) host of The Stew World Order Podcast, he turns his attention away from the MCUs and Straight-to-DVDS of this world to help defeat the prompt "Interference". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/th…
A mind as sharp as her tongue is long, Nina regales us with tales of time travel, featherless birds and rambling writing! Nico and Ben had their brains stretched, and you should too. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S3 E7: Stories with Nina Allan (Empty Tank)
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From across the Scottish Moor, a voice rings clear and lyrically regales our intrepid hosts, Ben and Nico, with more tales! Join the boys and their guest, the deeply talented and lightly mysterious Nina Allan, as they try and refill the prompt "Empty Tank". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)…
Kind-hearted, wiser than he thinks and above all - a goth. There are few who compare to RJ Barker. Listen to find out quite why the boys like him so much! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S3 E5: Stories with RJ Barker (Yorkshire)
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This one is close to home... well close enough! Nico and Ben are joined by author of the critically acclaimed Tide Child Trilogy, award-winning RJ Barker. With RJ's immense skill and the boys' inability to stop it seems there's nothing between them and a battle to the death with the prompt "Yorkshire". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thet…
Nothern? Very. Nice? Extremely. (K)nowledgable? Without any doubt. Hear the musings, madness, and merriment of Simon Bestwick as Ben and Nico give him the grilling of a lifetime! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
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S3 E3: Stories with Simon Bestwick (Beneath The Crust)
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Ben and Nico call for aid once more, and the powerfully prolific Simon Bestwick is there to answer. The man has written their combined weight in stories, so let's see what he can do with the prompt "Beneath the Crust". Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase)
