Bare Books

Bare Books Season 6 Trailer

It’s so good to be back. Season 6 is upon us; more reading, more reviews, more interviews, getting to know new authors. More flash fiction - writing prompts and stories to write and share.  We have some super exciting news to share too. Our Brand New Flash Fiction Anthology - Volume ll  - The kindle edition is on Amazon pre order right now, ahead of its release on the 2nd of December. Along with the paperback and hard cover versions for those that love the feel of a real book. You can enjoy more than 30 stories from 16 contributing authors … we’re so honoured to present every single one of them. You can find our brand new flash fiction anthology Volume ll on Amazon Pre Order. Submit your book for a possible future review to barebookspod1@gmail.com Big thanks to Sydney Strong for the musical interludes. Find her on Instagram @syd_extinction  

An interview with Carolyn Ward-Daniels

For your listening pleasure! The long awaited episode where we finally pinned down Carolyn Ward-Daniels for a frank and fabulous interview discussing her latest novel The Flint Babies.  Indie writers, old and new, have gotten involved with the podcast, and we'd like to say a huge thank you to every one of them. You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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 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] and Next Door, written by Jayne Love. [Aprils choice] You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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

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 write about whatever inspires. join us next time and see what goodies we have to read out for you. You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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. You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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 - 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. You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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 - 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. You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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 - 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. You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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  

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?  You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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 - 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. You can find our flash fiction anthology on Amazon. 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