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From Screen to Radio, Gallery and Theatre, we follow the inside stories of the Arty-Set, the behind the scenes of creative spirits and their foibles and talents!

It takes all sorts to make a world. This dips a toe into the vagaries of folk and has gentle prods at how odd they can be!

Lose yourself in working class Liverpool! These stories are 'Boss!' Some are a bit 'Near the Bone' so if you're a 'snowflake' they ain't for you! You were warned!

Whit Freya's Katten and Borghild's Descendants continues the adventures of the descendants of Norwegian Forest Cat Whit Freya and her Viking companion Borghild in a world of unpredictability and challenges. A thrilling journey from Norway to Morocco!

This story tells the gripping adventure of a Viking called Borghild, and a Norwegian forest cat called Whit Freya. They sail to Scotland, the Isle of Man, and then England.

Prickles is a humorous "prickly" look at people! Fun and sometimes noir!

A Comedy Podcast by Francesca Marino and Monica J. Gibson! Two women with film degrees talk about all things pop culture, entertainment, and true crime. From movie reviews and reactions, to youtube drama and scandals, to cold cases and serial killers- they cover it all! No matter what the topic, its always a killer conversation when these two best friends banter.

SFF Addicts is a weekly sci-fi, fantasy and writing craft podcast co-hosted by authors Adrian M. Gibson, M.J. Kuhn and Greta Kelly, bringing you interviews and masterclasses with your favorite SFF authors. The full episode archive, as well as book reviews and essays, can be found at https://fanfiaddict.com. You can also subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel or follow us on Spotify, where all episodes are available in full video.

Five great short pieces for your coffee breaks, Monday through Friday.

Two guys from England go to Arizona to make their fortune at the end of the 19th century. A strange outcome ensues!

The humour and pathos of strokes and dementia.

Thrust into a bloodthirsty alien society obsessed with high-tech gladiatorial combat, Red fights for her life. Taken from her home, she faces execution in the arena. After surviving the opening games, she must also learn to adapt to the world of Ashari, the society that has given her one last chance, and prove herself to her peers. A Brotherhood of hardened gladiators, battle ready and ruthless. But nothing is permanent in the Brotherhood; allegiances and affections shift daily. Dangerous powers are at play, and time is running out for Red to decide whom to trust.

Gripping historical fiction! "Raking the coke surface exposed the heated core of the furnace. A white interior dulled first to bright orange then blood red at the fringes. Under the leverage of his massive frame the rhythm of bellows breathed life to its heart, vitality coursing outwards to his leather apron and iron tipped boots. Searing blasts hit his cracked face, turned leathery and blackened like his apron...."

A humorous radio play dealing with the appalling psychological consequences of war without moral or political judgement. Dora and her son, James, visit James’ grandfather in a psychiatric hospital. What ensues confounds them both. High-powered drama set against the backdrop of the Afghanistan War.

In Middle-Class Mindset Escape Plan: Six Proven Steps to Break Free of Faulty Beliefs, Conquer Your Fears, and Reach Financial Success, J.D. shares what he learned through his own personal journey from middle class to millionaire so that you, too, can recover from loss, make a mindset shift, and break through to financial freedom.

Five reads for coffee breaks. One a day Monday through Friday. Don't be late for that meeting and read two at a sitting!

Albert Hourani's 1991 work, A History of the Arab Peoples, is unsurpassed as an overview of Arab history, from the rise of Islam to the late 20th century. Going far beyond the political history that had generally characterized previous examinations, Hourani integrates a wide range of scholarship to provide a deep analysis of social, cultural, and economic structures. His interest in the everyday lives of Arab people and his desire to understand what united - rather than divided - many different nationalities gives listeners a new and vital perspective on the region.

Five short tales. Some trace the more humorous aspects of human idiosyncrasies; others are themed around cats.

Gritty, witty, funny. Delightful slices of life. Monologettes...five monologues in the style of Alan Bennett....

Three monologues and two short stories about dodgy dealings, scams, con men, rogues, and fiddles! Exquisitely read by the author, these humorous tales will have you smiling!