Alternative Stories and Fake Realities

Send us a textIn this episode we chat with blogger, poet and freelance writer Alanna Duffield about her writing and the art of blogging.   With advice and thoughts on topics, style, frequency of posts and titles this not only a guide to getting started as a blogger but also an insight into Alanna's own creative practice.  We end with a look at Alanna's poetry.Throughout this episode you can hear excerpts from Alanna's blog posts and poems.  These are written, performed and recorded by Alanna Duffield and may not be reproduced in whole or part except with the written permission of the author.  Alanna Duffield is a writer, blogger and poet whose work explores pop culture, relationships, human connection, grief, nature and - of course - writing itself. Her poetry and short stories have been published by the BBC, Dear Damsels and Aurelia Magazine. Her essays and journalism have been published by Cosmopolitan, Metro and Stylist. She also runs SILT, a weekly lifestyle publication on Substack.  Alanna has performed her poetry at Luxembourg Gallery, Mayfair and she was a headline performer for VERSES, a London-based poetry collective. You can read Alanna's blog art  alannaduffield.substack.com Her poetry blog is here  thelinebreak.substack.com and you can follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/alannaduffield/To find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can follow us on social mediahttps://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/or visit our website https://alternativestories.com/Contact us by email at office@alternativestories.comSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode we chat with fantasy author Alethea Lyons about her series of novels and short stories called The Seer of York.  We look at the influences on Thea's writing including the folklore of the British Isles and the inspiration that the City of York has been on her world.   Along the way we hear excerpts from Alethea's writing read by Emily InkpenFind out more about Alethea Lyons by visiting here website here https://alethealyons.wixsite.com/storiesLinks to Alethea's social media channels and many other locations can be found here https://linktr.ee/alethearlyonsYou can find out about Alethea's publisher, Brigid's Gate Press here https://brigidsgatepress.com/If you'd like to find out more about our reader Emily Inkpen and hire her for your voice or writing project you can do so here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/We mentioned Rhianna Pratchett's BBC series about creatures from British folklore and you can listen here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001tgpbTo find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can follow us on social mediahttps://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/or visit our website https://alternativestories.com/Contact us by email at office@alternativestories.comSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode we share two short audio dramas by Nottingham based playwright and short fiction author Robbie Laughton.These were two of four plays we recorded with Robbie and our cast in August.  You can listen to our first podcast featuring Robbie's dramas "Hairy Fairy" and "Tormeted" which has since been featured on BBC Radio, here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/episodes/15864824Please note that "Dog Only Knows", our second drama contains very strong and abusive language throughout.  Listener discretion is advised.  Hair's BreadthWhen Bob goes to the supermarket to buy extra supplies for a barbecque, he brings home more than a selction of wine and some hollandaise sauce... in fact, he forgets the hollandaise altogether. In “Hair's Breadth” by Robbie Laughton Chris Gregory played Bob, John was played by David Monteith and Emma by Holy Gillanders.   Other voices were played by members of the cast. "Hair's Breadth" was directed by Emily Inkpen and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell.   Sound design and production was by Chris Gregory.  Music was by Franz Gordon. The script for “Hair's Breadth” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author.  Dog Only KnowsDog walking can be frustrating when your dog doesn't want to follow orders and the whole world seems to be against you. In “Dog Only Knows” by Robbie Laughton The Man was played by David Monteith.  Other voices were played by Holly Gillanders and Robbie Laughton. "Dog Only Knows" was directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell.   Sound design, music  and editing were by Chris Gregory. The script for “Dog Only Knows” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author.  Find out more about Robbie Laughton and his work by visiting his short fiction site Incredible Shorts here https://incredibleshorts.com/The Writer's Gym PodcastProduced by Alternative Stories and featuring Rachel Knightley, Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory, the Writers' Gym Podcast tackles a different writing topic each week.  With discussions, writing advice, anecdotes and writing challenges you'll enjoy the podcast if you are a writer, reader or someone who enjoys conversations about writing and books. https://open.spotify.com/show/0myjCJkk2pt6jPfdIa0AAr?si=0fd7d646491f4f01To find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can follow us on social mediahttps://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/or visit our website https://alternativestories.com/Contact us by email at office@alternativestories.comSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode we chat with novelist, academic and short story writer Philippa Holloway about her new short fiction collection "Untethered" which was published last month by Parthian.   Along the way we hear excerpts from the collection performed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory.  In this podcast you heard excerpts from the following stories A Cloud of Starlings - read by Emily InkpenHandprints - read by Chris GregoryBeached - read by Emily InkpenSound design, editing, music and interviewing were by Chris Gregory You can follow Philippa Holloway on X, formerly twitter here https://x.com/thejackdawspenAnd on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/thejackdawspen/Find out more about Parthian Books and purchase a copy of "Untethered" here https://www.parthianbooks.com/Follow Parthian on X here https://x.com/ParthianBooksAnd on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/parthian_books/ You can listen to Philippa's first podcast with Alt Stories in which we talked about her novel "The Half Life of Snails' here https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/episodes/10479070-the-half-life-of-snailsPlease follow Alternative Stories on social media herehttps://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/And to contact the podcast please drop us an email at office@alternativestories.comor visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/Support the show

Send us a textIn this episodes we share a short series of monologues written by Stella Klein and performed by members of the Alternative Stories acting team. Stella Klein is a London-based writer of very short stories and occasional poems. Her flash and micro fiction has appeared in print and online collections published by Fish, 101 Words, Spread the Word, FlashBack Fiction, Flash Fiction Magazine, Reflex Fiction and The Mechanics Institute Review.Reclining Nude is performed by Tiffany Clare Baristas is performed by Chris GregoryThe Day Susan McPhee Was Away is performed by Emily InkpenSausalito is performed by Reginald WestEuphonium Blues is performed by Lewie WatsonEasy Peasy Lets Make Love is performed by Emily Inkpenand Craft Coffee and Climate Change is performed by Chris GregorySound design, editing and music on all monologues is by Chris GregoryFour of these monologues have previously been published:Baristas in City of Stories, Vol. 2. Spread the Word 2018Sausalito (earlier version titled Licorice King)  Flash Fiction Magazine, April 2020Reclining Nude: Fish Anthology, Fish Publishing 2020Craft Coffee and Climate Change, in Defence of Pseudoscience, Reflex Fiction Volume 5. Reflex Press, 2022Please follow Alternative Stories on social media herehttps://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/And to contact the podcast please drop us an email at office@alternativestories.comor visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode we chat with fantasy author Alexandra Beaumont about her new novel Dissonance of Birdsong (Brigids Gate Press 2024) Alexandra Beaumont is a fantasy author and folklorist whose debut novel "Testament of the Stars" was also featured on this podcast.  Her latest book, Dissonance of Birdsong draws on the folklore and landscape of Cornwall.You can listen to our original interview on this podcast here  https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/episodes/8376524To find out more about Alexandra Beaumont and her work please visit her website here https://abeaumont75.wixsite.com/homeYou can follow her on X here https://x.com/ABeaumontWriterand Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/abeaumontwriterTo order copies of Dissonance of Birdsong, please follow the links in Alexandra's Linktree https://linktr.ee/AlexandraBeaumontAuthor To find out more about Alexandra's publisher, Brigids Gate Press you can visit their website here https://brigidsgatepress.com/and follow them on X here https://x.com/BrigidsGateYou can follow Alternative Stories on social media via the links below https://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/If you'd like to back the Dex Legacy Season Three Kickstarter please go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3And to contact the podcast please drop us an email at office@alternativestories.comor visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of the podcast, recorded on a walk in The Welland Valley in eastern Leicestershire Chris Gregory is in conversation with novelist, poet and journalist Tim Relf.  Tim writes fiction under the name T.R. Richmond and his novel "What She Left" is published by Penguin.In this podcast you can hear three poems Scrambler by Tim relf read by Jackie JorgensonBlackberries by Tim Relf read by Chris GregoryAdlestrop by Edward Thomas read by Tim Relf  To find out more about Tim and his work please follow him on X, formerly twitter here https://x.com/timrelfYou can also visit Tim's page at the Professional Writing Academy here https://www.profwritingacademy.com/team/tim_relfIf you'd like to see some of the view Chris and Tim describe in this discussion we'll post some pictures on the Alternative Stories social media pages here https://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/If you'd like to back the Dex Legacy Season Three Kickstarter please go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3And to contact the podcast please drop us an email at office@alternativestories.com or visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode we share two short audio dramas by Nottingham based playwright and short fiction author Robbie Laughton.These were two of four plays we recorded with Robbie and our cast in August and we'll be sharing the other two and more about Robbie in a forthcoming episodeHairy FairyBig Dean is preparing for his release from prison while on the streets of the city a mysterious figure known only as "Hairy Fairy" endlessly collects money for charity.  But what connects them and how will their fortunes intertwine? In “Hairy Fairy ” by Robbie Laughton Chris Gregory played Hairy Fairy, Big Dean was played by David Monteith and the prison guard  by Emily Inkpen.   Holly Gillanders played Lizzie, The Waitress.  Other voices were played by members of the cast. Hairy Fairy was directed by Emily Inkpen and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell.   Sound design, editing and music were by Chris Gregory. The script for “Hairy Fairy” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author.   TormentedA married couple spend their lives tormenting each other in every aspect of their lives so why do they stay together? In “Tormented” by Robbie Laughton The Man was played by David Monteith and the Woman by Holly Gillanders. Tormented was directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory and recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell.   Sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory and the music was by Franz Gordon.  The script for “Tormented” is copyright Robbie Laughton and may not be produced in whole or in part except with the written permission of the author.   Find out more about Robbie Laughton and his work by visiting his short fiction site Incredible Shorts here https://incredibleshorts.com/To find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can follow us on social media https://x.com/StoriesAlthttps://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/or visit our website https://alternativestories.com/Contact us by email at office@alternativestories.comSupport the show

Send us a textToday we’re sharing an interview with novelist, short story writer and award winning audio drama script writer, Emily Inkpen.   You can back our kickstarter to make season 3 of The  Dex Legacy Season here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3If you’d like to see a video version of this interview you can find it on the Alternative Stories YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@alternativestoriesandfaker6885You can find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by visiting her website here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/Find out more about The Dex Legacy here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/thedexlegacy-homeFind out more about the Fantasy and Sci Fi Spotlight event which will be held on 29th September at the Nerdy Cafe in Shrewsbury here https://www.fantasyandscifispotlight.co.uk/And find out about and book onto Alternative Stories workshops with Emily and Chris here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alternative-stories-32973233175Find out more about Alternative Stories and book us to record your audio drama, book promotional materials or interviews here https://alternativestories.com/for which we’ll share a link in our show notes.  If you’d like to back our season 3 kickstarter you’ll also find a link in our show notes or you can go to kickstarter .com and search “The Dex Legacy  To find out more about Emily and her world of writing , directing and teaching you can visit her website here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/about To follow Emily on social media please kick the links below https://twitter.com/emilyinkpenhttps://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/https://www.threads.net/@emilyinkpenSupport the show

Send us a textIn this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her new and acclaimed short fiction collection “Limelight”,  We are also joined by Limelight’s publisher Alan Lastufka from Shortwave Publishing for a conversation about the topics covered in the collection, Lyndsey’s writing and inspiration and the world of indie publishing.  The podcast includes excerpts from Limelight.  If you would like to learn more about Lyndsey Croal you can visit her website https://lyndseycroal.co.uk/   Here you can order copies of Lyndsey’s books and subscribe to her newsletter  You can also follow Lyndsey on social media https://twitter.com/writerlyndshttps://www.instagram.com/lyndseycroal/ To find out more about Shortwave Publishing and their work visit their website here https://shortwavepublishing.com/ You can follow Shortwave on social media https://x.com/ShortwaveBookshttps://www.instagram.com/shortwavebooks/ The stories featured in today’s podcast are copyright Lyndsey Croal and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the author’s permission. The dramatised version of “A Ring Around” starred Tiffany Clare as Elara + Dina and Emily Inkpen as Sage.  It was co-directed and recorded by Tiffany and Emily with sound design and music by Chris Gregory.The readings were by Chris Gregory and Lyndsey Croal If you would like to find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/ Or contact us via office@alternativestories.com  And if you would like to find out more about and support The Dex Legacy Season 3 Kickstarter please go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3 Join us next time for an interview with the writer of the Dex Legacy Emily Inkpen. Support the show

Send us a textIn this bonus episode we have an interview with the writer of our audio drama Winter Spring, Dr Rachel Knightley.  Rachel talks with co-director Emily Inkpen about the inspiration for her story and the joy of bringing it to life in the studio.   This interview was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell.   If you would like to find out more about Rachel Knightley and her writing coaching organisation The Writers’ Gym please go to  https://www.writersgym.com/ You can follow Rachel on X at https://twitter.com/DrRKnightleyAnd on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/  You may also enjoy The Writers’ Gym Podcast in which Rachel, Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory have weekly conversations about writing topics.  You can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-writers-gym-podcast/id1674424465Or by searching “the writers gym” wherever you listen to podcasts.   If you would like to find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/ Or contact us via office@alternativestories.com   And if you would like to find out more about and support The Dex Legacy Season 3 Kickstarter please go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3  This podcast has been an Alternative Stories 2024 production Support the show

Send us a textWelcome to Season 8 of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realites Podcast. Our new season begins with Winter Spring, an audio drama by Dr Rachel Knightley.   Alice Winter, her brother Ash Winter and cousin Harris Spring are the third generation of a family property company, founded by their German immigrant grandfather who taught them the one thing the world would always need was good landlords. Three generations later, in order to survive, Ash has turned the business into an estate agency: the thing their grandfather hated most. A new tenant, only known as Poppy, moves into the top floor of what she discovers used to be their family home. Alice lives in the other flat with Kit, the imaginary friend she's had since childhood. As stories of future and past fight to be 'true', the story asks are we more than the stories we tell ourselvesIn Winter Spring by Dr Rachel Knightley you can hearHolly Gillanders as PoppyNic Lamont as AliceSam Kennard as AshDavid Ellis as Harris Adam Rhys-Davies as Kit Nicholas Vince as “Daddy”  Winter Spring was written by Rachel Knightley It was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell.  Direction was by Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen.Sound design, editing and music were by Chris Gregory  The script for Winter Spring is copyright Rachel Knightley and may not be reproduced in whole or part except with the written permission of the author   If you would like to find out more about Rachel Knightley and her writing coaching organisation The Writers’ Gym please go to  https://www.writersgym.com/ You can follow Rachel on X at https://twitter.com/DrRKnightleyAnd on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/ You may also enjoy The Writers’ Gym Podcast in which Rachel, Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory have weekly conversations about writing topics.  You can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-writers-gym-podcast/id1674424465Or by searching “the writers gym” wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you would like to find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/Or contact us via office@alternativestories.com  And if you would like to find out more about and support The Dex Legacy Season 3 Kickstarter please go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3  This podcast has been an Alternative Stories 2024 production presented by Holly Gillanders and Chris Gregory . Support the show

Send us a textIn this edition of the podcast we're chatting with writer, folklorist and historian Amy Boucher about plans for more from the world of her folk horror audio drama The Best of Men which was originally broadcast on this podcast.  If you would like to find out more about the project to make season 2 of The Best of Men and to pledge your support to the project via our kickstarter campaign you can do so here.  Remember the campaign runs until 23rd May so please back it by then to enjoy our rewards and support our project. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama To listen to the first two episodes of the drama via this podcast’s archive please go to Part one   https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12499890-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-onePart two https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12600423-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-two And to find out more about writer Amy Boucher and the folklore of Shropshire  please follow her on X formerly twitter here https://twitter.com/g0blineggSupport the show

Send us a textFollowing the loss of her father,  Margo is trying to come to terms with bereavement and the unkindness of her classmates at school when she begins to experience some strange encounters.  In this moving drama by Gemma Johnson, performed by members of the Creative Youth Company we explore Margo's journey towards recovery and the individuals and communities that help her. In Margo’s story by Gemma Johnson you can hear  Margo:  Sophia HortonAggie:  Aubrey JohnsonMum:  Gemma JohnsonBev the Librarian/TV Narrator:  Jade TaylorKelly:  Millie MillingtonKelly's Friend:  Millie DysonDaz:  Charlie WoodhouseDaz's Mate 1:  John Paul HarrisonDaz's Mate 2: Shaye WilliamsMr Bradley:  Chris GregorySimon:  Michael JohnsonAuntie Pat:  Sehra Hussain-ChoudhryThe sound effects for Toby were provided by Poppy Sue the labrador Margo’s story was Recorded on location at St Martin's Church, Castleton. Greater Manchester.   The cast of young actors are members of the non profit group The Creative Youth Company: creativeyouthcompany@gmail.com Margo's story is based on an original script by Gemma Johnson The audio drama was directed by Chris Gregory and Gemma Johnson Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories Gemma Johnson is co-founder of a non profit organisation that supports children and young people with paranormal education.  To find out more please visit the website: www.juniorparanormalevents.co.uk or email juniorparanormalevents@gmail.com  We would like to thank everyone who generously backed and supported this project via our fundraising campaign or through offering their time and expertise.   The script for Margo’s Story  is copyright Gemma Johnson and may not be copied or reproduced in whole or part except with the permission of the author.  Support the show

Send us a textCamlann is the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts.  In this special edition we chat with Ella and sound designer / composer Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio about the creation of the show.  Chris Gregory and Dex Legacy writer Emily Inkpen chatted with Ella and Amber via zoom so the sound quality isn't always perfect.  We hope this doesn't spoil your enjoyment of the conversation. Camlann is a post-apocalyptic drama based on folklore and Arthurian legend You can listen and subscribe by searching "Camlann" in your favourite podcast app or....To listen via Apple please click here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/camlann-an-audio-drama/id1714630550And Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXRFAqZoVduDQ0NgcD8Fl?si=f585aedabd2f40ba Follow the Camlann team on X here https://twitter.com/camlannpodAs always for new audio drama productions, if you enjoy episode one (which is out on Monday 15th January) please subscribe, leave a rating or review.  These small acts of kindness go a long way to raising the profile of the show Find out more about Amber Devereux and their Tin Can Audio production company here https://www.tincanaudio.co.uk/Follow Tin Can Audio on Twitter here https://twitter.com/TinCanAudio And visit Ella's website here https://www.ella-watts.com/And follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/GejWatts Emily Inkpen is the writer of The Dex Legacy audio drama (which you can find out more about here https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ ) books and short fiction.  You can follow Emily on twitter here https://twitter.com/emilyinkpen and instagram here https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/Support the show

Send us a textFlood survival operations are underway aboard the Ark and Captain Noah has delegated command to his sons and their partners.  But as the voyage begins a spate of mysterious deaths prompt Parphia to turn detective and embark upon the world's first ever murder mystery.  She is determined to record every last clue and discovery as she tries to solve the crimes, but has she bitten off more than she can chew and can she survive the mysterious Ark killer?   In Ark by Stephanie Weston you heard  Tiffany Clare as ParphiaCharlie Richards as JaphetEmily Inkpen as OllaStephanie Weston as LeahAnd Chris Gregory as HamArk was directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen  Sound design, music and editing were by Chris Gregory Ark was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London and by Richard Campbell  Ark by Stephanie Weston was the winner of the 2023 Pen to Print Audio Play competition.  If you would like to enter the 2024 competition which is aimed at new and first time writers you'll need to be a resident of the UK and submit a script of approximately half an hour.  You'll find a full set of regulations and more details about the competition on the pen to print website  https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/competitions-2023/ You can find out more about Stephanie Weston by visiting her website https://tabb.cc/stephanie-westonAnd you can follow Stephanie on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/stephanie__weston/ This will be our final podcast of 2023 but we'll resume our seventh season early in 2024  Ark is an alternative stories 2023 production for the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.Support the show

Send us a textOur guest on this edition of Alternative Stories  is writer, writing coach and teacher Dr Rachel Knightley.  We chatted on zoom about Rachel’s short story cycle “Twisted Branches”  To buy a copy of Twisted Branches from the publisher Black Shuck Book please click the link below https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/twisted-branches And find out more about Rachel and her wider work you can visit her website here https://www.rachelknightley.com/ You can follow Rachel Knightley on X, formerly twitter, here https://twitter.com/DrRKnightleyAnd on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/ Read Rachel’s work on Substack here https://substack.com/@drrachelknightley  To find out more about Alternative Stories and our work please visit our website https://alternativestories.com/You can follow us on X (formerly twitter)  https://twitter.com/StoriesAltOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/And on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stories.alt Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.  The interviewer was Chris Gregory who also did the sound design, music and editing. Support the show

Send us a textIn this edition we look behind the scenes at the making of our science fiction drama The Dex Legacy This podcast originally went out as an episode of The Dex Legacy Podcast and was released before the current season started. You can find out more about The Dex Legacy, subscribe and listen by searching The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app or by clicking the link below.https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ You can follow The Dex Legacy on X (formerly Twitter) at https://twitter.com/thedexlegacyOn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1/ Unfortunately the London Lit Lab workshop led by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen has now passed but you can join further Alternative Stories writing for audio workshops with London Lit Lab here https://www.londonlitlab.co.uk/courses/ And a free writing workshop looking behind the scenes at the Dex Legacy with Chris and Emily will be run by Pen to Print on 7th December and you can book here https://pentoprint.org/about/events/Watch out for details of more writing workshops from Alternative Stories in the new year.Support the show

Send us a textThe second season of the Seren Poetry Podcast begins this week and in this preview edition we chat with Sarah Johnson from Seren who will be the interviewer in this series and hear poems from the featured poets.  Thank you to Sarah Johnson from Seren for being our guest in this editionSound design and production are by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories  Subscribe to the Seren Poetry Podcast in your favourite podcast app by searching “the seren poetry podcast” or click the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359To find out more about the Alternative Stories audio workshop series with London Lit Lab which features Chris Gregory and guests including actor and presenter Tiffany Clare go to the London Lit Lab website here  https://www.londonlitlab.co.uk/courses/Workshops will be running weekly between now and mid-December Find out more about Alternative Stories by visiting our website https://alternativestories.com/And follow us on social media On X (twitter) https://twitter.com/StoriesAltOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.altAnd on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stories.altSupport the show

Send us a textThank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast in which we chat with poet Matthew Stewart about his new Happenstance collection “Whatever you do, just don’t”  You can order a copy of the collection via Happenstance here https://www.happenstancepress.com/index.php/shop/product/47818-whatever-you-do-just-don-t/category_pathway-64 And visit Happenstance to find out more about their work and publications here http://www.happenstancepress.com/Find Happenstance on x here https://twitter.com/Nell_NelsonTo find out more about Matthew Stewart you can follow him on X, formerly twitter, here https://twitter.com/roguestrands And read Matthew’s blog Rogue Strands here http://roguestrands.blogspot.com/This podcast is presented and edited by Chris Gregory  You heard a trailer for the Seren Poetry Podcast series two as part of this podcast.  You can listen to season one and subscribe to be alerted when new episodes are available by searching for “The Seren Poetry Podcast” in your favourite podcast app or clicking the link below https://www.buzzsprout.com/2035359 To find out more about the Alternative Stories audio workshop series with London Lit Lab which features Chris Gregory and guests including actor and presenter Tiffany Clare go to the London Lit Lab website here  https://www.londonlitlab.co.uk/courses/ Workshops will be running weekly between now and mid-December  Find out more about Alternative Stories by visiting our website https://alternativestories.com/ And follow us on social media On X (twitter) https://twitter.com/StoriesAltOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.altAnd on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stories.altSupport the show