I am so excited to be back that I just want to hear your stories--whatever the topic. :) Send stories/excerpts of about 1000 words to [email protected], and let's get this started!

Topic 11: Something New

Jan 6th, 2020 50s

What has your character experienced that is "new" to him or her? Job, relationship, health issues, fashion choices--it all counts! Submissions are due to [email protected] by 10pm EST on Sunday, January 12!

Story 10.02: Just Us Girls by Caroline Schley

Dec 25th, 2019 6m 45s

Even something as simple as egg whites can become something more, just like this moment in Caroline Schley's short story "Just Us Girls." You can find more of Caroline's adventures at rhymeswithfabulous.com.Merry Christmas!

Story 10.01: You Better Watch Out by Tricia Spafford

Dec 24th, 2019 9m 43s

Santa sees it all--but can a little girl see Santa? Find out in the short story "You Better Watch Out"* by Tricia Spafford. Check out her work on dreamingtales.com!*Listener note: This story may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Story 09.04: from Into the Ruined Lands by Jason Kilgore

Dec 13th, 2019 8m 12s

Join Talay and Shaali as they search for a healing herb in dead, volcanic lands. Of course, not all goes as planned.... Find the full story on Amazon!

Story 09.03: from The Half Fairy by KC Cowan & Sara Cole

Dec 12th, 2019 6m 56s

What happens when a half fairy attends a fancy ball? Listen to KC Cowan & Sara Cole's excerpt from "The Half Fairy," then check out more of their work on their website, irenenankay.com.

Story 09.02: from The Fairy Squad Princesses series by Marcus Moutra

Dec 11th, 2019 11m 45s

Marcus Moutra introduces magic to the world in his series The Fairy Squad Princesses. Discover these amazing teens’ powers in this excerpt!

Story 09.01: Secret Recipe by Tricia Spafford

Dec 10th, 2019 11m 52s

This isn't your normal tale of baking gone wrong--there's something more in this recipe! Listen to this comedic tale and then check out Tricia's other work (including both stories and artwork) at dreamingtales.com.

Topic 10: Holidays

Dec 9th, 2019 1m 2s

It's that time of year, so let's recognize it! Holiday stories can be very involved or very light, happy or stressed, and traditional or surprising. Share your story to hear it narrated!Entries are due Sunday, December 15 by 10pm EST to overwr

Story 08.01: Ritual by Jason Patton

Nov 12th, 2019 3m 1s

Sometimes, people's internal minds give them their outward characteristics. Find out about Billy in Jason Pattons' short "Ritual."

Topic 09: Genre: Fantasy

Nov 11th, 2019 38s

If it might be in the fantasy genre, submit it to be narrated this week!

Story 07.02: Hot Dogs and Gulls by Liz Pasadena

Nov 6th, 2019 4m 35s

Though it may not be about food for food's sake, this story does focus on a hot dog! From Liz Pasadena's untitled work in progress, listen to "Hot Dogs and Gulls" for a wild tale of hunger (and walking, and bridges, and seagulls).

Story 07.01: Shakes & Chocolate Flakes by Hayley Walsh

Nov 5th, 2019 8m 50s

Food may be glorious, but it is also a battle. Hayley Walsh's excerpt from Making March chronicles a woman's struggle to balance taste and waist in "Shakes & Chocolate Flakes." Follow Hayley for more @TaylesbyHayles on Twitter!

Topic 08: Extreme Character Trait

Nov 4th, 2019 1m 19s

Do you have a character who is super-friendly, super-selfish, super-clueless, super-smart, or super-something-else? Send over your story or excerpt so I can showcase your character's "extra"ness!

Story 06.05: Vines by Randy Romero

Oct 31st, 2019 7m 45s

In this final Halloween story, things aren't always what they seem. Randy Romero's "Vines" will cause tingles up your spine--as will his other stories at shortstoriestragicendings.com!Don't forget to submit your "food" stories for next week.

Story 06.04: Knock, Knock, Knock by Tricia Spafford

Oct 30th, 2019 10m 35s

Enjoy this guising ghost story (or trick-or-treating ghost story) with a friend of any age! Sugar, rhymes, and frienship abound in "Knock, Knock, Knock"--plus a little bit of spooky fun. Check out more of Tricia Spafford's work at dreamingtales

Story 06.03: from Rabbit Cry by Jason A. Kilgore

Oct 29th, 2019 6m 35s

If you love something spooky and vengeful, hit play now! Jason A. Kilgore's excerpt from "Rabbit Cry" is a dark dive into human nature*--and if you want more, check out his book on Amazon for fourteen tales of the paranormal!*This story is a

Topic 07: Food

Oct 28th, 2019 1m

Though we often skip over meals in storytelling, the ones that make it into the text count for something! Whether your character is sharing a meal with a loved one, binge-eating, staring longingly at a warm meal, or trying to figure out what to

Story 06.02: from Local Hero at Five by Richard E. Friesen

Oct 23rd, 2019 7m 33s

Enter a superhero's wacky dreamscape in Richard E. Friesen's excerpt from "Local Hero at Five," a story featuring Narcolepsy, the hero whose superpower is to make others fall asleep! Then, find more about Friesen's characters on his website, ri

Story 06.01: The Elevator by Randy Romero

Oct 22nd, 2019 5m 32s

This first Halloween story features fear--take a deep breath* before stepping into it. Randy Romero's work is available at Short Stories With Tragic Endings, so head that way for more spine-tingling reads!*Listener Note: this story, while not

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