The Tiny Bookcase
The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours! Support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase?fan_landing=true
Episodes
236 episodes
# 236: Vintage with Athena Stevens
Athena Stevens is an Olivier Award-nominated actor, playwright, and author. Her first book, 'What’s Done Cannot Be Undone', was published with Harper Collins in June 2025 and is available now. In this episode, Athena joins Ben and Nico in writi...
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Season 10
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Episode 18
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1:16:29
# 235: Interest
Nico and Ben write two new stories for the prompt "Interest".
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Season 10
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Episode 17
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49:43
# 233: A Creepy Collection
October is here, so get your goth on and join us for a collection of tales of terror from previous episodes. Featuring the work of Nicholas Pullen, Mark Brandon, RJ Barker and the terrible twosome Ben and Nico themselves.
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Season 10
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Episode 15
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46:29
# 232: Ramsey Campbell Showcase
The legendary Horror writer Ramsey Campbell reads his story 'Stick-In-The-Mud' and then chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling. An unmissable episode!
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Season 10
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Episode 14
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1:30:27
# 231: Tej Turner Showcase
Tej Turner, author of the 'Avatars of Ruin' series, showcases an excerpt from his work in this Showcase episode.
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Season 10
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Episode 13
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1:03:50
# 230: Interview with Dan Coxon
Dan Coxon runs the gauntlet of questions on The Tiny Bookcase.
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Episode 12
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45:07
# 229: Linen with Dan Coxon
Acclaimed writer and editor Dan Coxon joins Ben and Nico, with all three writing to the prompt 'Linen'.
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Season 10
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Episode 11
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1:12:04
# 228: Natasha Siegel Showcase
Natasha Siegel, author of 'As Many Souls As Stars', joins Ben and Nico in a Showcase episode of the Tiny Bookcase.
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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1:25:04
# 227: Catherine Mayer Showcase
Catherine Mayer, brilliant writer and activist, joins Ben and Nico for the first-ever SHOWCASE episode.
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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2:05:53
# 226: Interview with Ivor K. Hill
Ben and Nico interview Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill to find out all about his approach to telling tall tales.
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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43:07
# 225 Indulge with Ivor K. Hill
Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt 'Indulge'.
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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1:10:01
# 224: Interview with Chiara Stark
Emergent writer Chiara Stark chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling and identity.
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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52:16
# 223: Password with Chiara Stark
A corking trio of tales, with one from the up-and-coming writer Chiara Stark!
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Episode 5
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1:01:56
# 222: Interview with Karin Robinson
Ben and Nico interview sci-fi fantasy author and recovering podcaster Karin Robinson.
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Episode 4
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49:13
# 221: Mosaic with Karin Robinson
Karin Robinson, sci-fi fantasy author and recovering podcaster, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Mosaic'.
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Episode 3
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57:43
# 220: Interview with RJ Barker
RJ Barker chats with Ben and Nico about influences, topical questions, and storytelling.
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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1:05:01
# 219: Crumbs with RJ Barker
Acclaimed and award-winning RJ Barker returns to the Bookcase, writing to the prompt 'Crumbs'.
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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1:11:56
# 218: Interview with David Green
Ben and Nico chat storytelling with author David Green.
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Season 9
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Episode 33
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1:14:45
# 217: False with David Green
Fantastical falsifications abound with our guest, the author of the character-driven dark fantasy series 'Empire Of Ruin', David Green.
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Season 9
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Episode 32
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1:10:13
# 216: Interview with Vicky Ball
Vicky Ball, indie-author of viral fame, chats with Ben and Nico about her approach to writing novels.
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Season 9
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Episode 31
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35:02
# 215: Cabin with Vicky Ball
Vicky Ball, bestselling author of Young Adult Thrillers and viral tweeter, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Cabin'.
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Season 9
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Episode 30
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46:04
# 214: Interview with Kayleigh Dobbs
Kayleigh Dobbs, of Happy Goat Horror fame, joins Ben and Nico for a chat about storytelling.
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Season 9
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Episode 29
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49:04
