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Flash Fiction from Bob Sharp and Jayne Love

For your listening pleasure! Thank you, as always, to all of you, for sending in your stories. We love what you do! This episode April and I have each chosen our one stand out flash fiction piece to share with you:    The Line Surfer, written by Bob Sharp. [Daizis choice] Next Door, written by Jayne Love. [Aprils choice] We will be back on 30th June with an indie author interview with Carolyn Ward-Daniels, talking about her new novel, The Flint Babies.  See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @syd_extinction

Reviewing Rapid Eye Movement by Amanda Sheridan

For you’re listening pleasure! This month we have both read and reviewed Rapid Eye Movement by Amanda Sheridan. Download and listen to our reviews. Maybe you'll be tempted to read this one on our recommendation, maybe not? If you’ve already read it, why not pop on social media and let us know your thoughts.  Only one more episode of flash fiction for this season and it’s the authors choice, nothing is off limits. We are inviting flash fiction authors to about whatever inspires. join us next time and see what goodies we have to read out for you. Indie writers old and new have gotten involved with the podcast. Huge thanks to every one of them. The anthology of our readers/contributers flash fiction stories is out now! Pop along to Amazon where you can buy it the eBook, paperback or hardback version.  All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. We have read, reviewed and highlighted so many indie author works of fiction on Bare Books, making this the perfect platform for all things indie. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @syd_extinction

Flash Fiction - Inspiration For A Painting

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you the last of those stories - the last of our three favourites from the night:   Inspiration For A Painting by Carolyn Ward-Daniels.  We will be back on 30th May with a review of Rapid Eye Movement by Amanda Sheridan. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

Flash Fiction - The Doll

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you one of those stories - one of three favourites from the night:   The Doll by Sue Hayward.  We will be back tomorrow with the third and final of our favourites. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

Flash fiction - Not Forgotten After All

Bare Books Bite-size for your listening pleasure! We had our first live gig in April at Copper Cogs in Long Eaton in the Midlands. We had some totally amazing and fun interaction with the audience who wrote us some excellent flash fiction, inspired by photographs from two local photographers, Chris Davis and Tony fisher. This bite-size episode brings you one of those stories - one of three favourites from the night:   Not Forgotten After All by Richard John Thornton.  We will be back tomorrow with the second of our favourites. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

Flash Fiction - The Bureau

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction, inspired by the writing-prompt The Bureau, which was suggested by a listener. Thank you, as always, for sending in your amazing stories. This episode brings you two very different flash fiction tales:   You're Fired by Daizi Rae.  the Bureau by Sue Hayward.   We will be back on 24th May with the first of three winners from our live gig at Copper Cogs. See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

An Interview with Ben Andrews

We have a candid, honest interview with Ben Andrews, a new indie author bringing his debut novel, To My Grave (The Grave Series Book 1), into the arena.   Download and listen to this author interview, and if you've read this one, why not pop on twitter and let us know your thoughts?  Also Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to last years Bare Books Anthology. Pop along to Amazon, where you can buy the eBook, paperback or hardback version. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to, Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on: Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

Flash Fiction - No Elephants Allowed

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction, inspired by a charming black-and-white photograph of a small child with a stuffed elephant on wheels, stood reading the sign on a closed door that prohibits elephants. Thank you, as always, for sending in your stories. This episode brings you three stories narrated by Daizi Rae:   Moving Out by April Berry.  Rules Are Rules by Sandy Biddles.  And rounding off with The Last House in the Village by Jayne Love.  We will be back on 30th April with an indie author review of To My Grave by Ben Andrews.  See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

An Interview with Author Richard John Thornton

We have an eye-opening interview with Richard John Thornton, author of At Hell's Gate, this time for your listening pleasure. April sounded shocking through some of it, but that's laryngitis for you. She's on the mend now, though, slowly but surely.  This is the write up of Richard's book from Amazon:  "Dedicated family man Curt Osbourne believes a diversion from the rigours of everyday routine will do him the world of good when he receives an invitation to a colleague’s 40th birthday celebration. A break in Prague for six working class lads promises a weekend to remember. Prior to the trip, the anticipation is at fever pitch and the banter and beer are in reliably plentiful flow. On arrival, the city unveils its exotic secrets to the visitors as they willingly immerse themselves in the unfamiliar environment. The mood is vibrant and laughter abounds. Yet unbeknown to those closest to him, Curt quickly lives to regret that his journey into unknown territory had ever begun..." Download and listen to this author interview. If you've read this one, why not pop on twitter and let us know your thoughts.  Also Huge thanks to every one who contributed to last years Bare Books Anthology. Pop along to Amazon where you can buy the eBook, paperback or hardback version.  All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Available on the best podcast platforms, including, but not limited to Apple podcasts, Spotify and Podbean, with us, your regular hosts Daizi Rae and April Berry. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on: Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your book for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead

Flash Fiction - Roots

For your listening pleasure! Flash Fiction from the writing prompt Roots. Thank you, as always, for sending in your stories. This episode brings you:   A step back in time with Terence, Imagine This by Sandy Biddles. An empowering and unusual story Weed by Carolyn Ward-Daniels.  And rounding off with George by Daizi Rae, a little heartache and a touch of magic. We will be back on 30th March with an indie author interview with Richard John Thornton, author of At Hells Gate.  See you then xx Download and listen. Let us entertain you in true Bare Book's style. Maybe you'll be tempted to write a flash fiction story of your own, 500 to 1000 words if you are feeling compelled to put pen to paper. We can't wait to read it. Head over to Amazon where you can buy our Bare Books Anthology right now. All profits will go to charity. We went with the very worthy Book Trust UK [Getting Children Reading]. Come share your opinion about the podcast, the authors and their books on Twitter @barebookspod1 Submit your indie published book, for a possible future review to submissions@barebooks.co.uk General enquiries to contactus@barebooks.co.uk Big thanks to fellow podcaster Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find them on Instagram @diy.is.dead