Alternative Stories and Fake Realities

In this episode we feature flash fiction from 4 British Writers. All 4 stories have as a theme parents or parenthood.

"The Bear" by Mark Anthony Smith is read by Tanya O'Sullivan
"Sorry" by Della McEwen is read by Afia Yale
"She's my Mum" by Lena Stone is read by Joy Hayward
"Father, Son" by Siobhian R.Hodges is read by Dafydd Morse

The presenter is Kelli Winkler
Original music and soundscapes are by Chris Gregory and published by Scared Crow Music
Sound effects are from freesound.org

"The Bear" was originally published by the online literary journal “Nymphs” which we highly recommend. You can find it at nymphspublications.com

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This edition we feature poetry from Peter Finch. His new collection, "The Machineries of Joy" is published by Seren Books on 17th February. We feature 9 poems from the collection in the podcast

The Road West
The RoadWest #2
Hendrix Island
Clarksdale
Ty Draw
First Hearing Bob Dylan "Baby Let Me Follow You Down"
Boots
The Machineries of Joy
ABC of Birds

Our readers are Gavin Duff, Dafydd Morse, Nerys Howell and Chris Gregory
Soundscapes created by Chris Gregory
The Presenters are Nerys Howell and Kelli Winkler
Sound effects are from freesound.org

You can find out more about Peter Finch by visiting www.peterfinch.co.uk and about Seren Books by visiting www.serenbooks.com

Nerys Howell is the writer and presenter of Seren, a new audio drama podcast which we highly recommend.

In "Into the Glasshouse" by Nicole Matta a young woman embarks on a journey of self discovery and finds herself becoming involved with a group of artists, musicians and poets in New York's East Village

This is an excerpt from the forthcoming novel of the same name by Nicole Matta.

Babydoll : Abigail Reno
The Musician : Miguel Antonio
Joel : Chris Gregory
Eva : Kelli Winkler
Other parts are played by members of the cast.

The Presenter is Kelli Winkler

Original music is by Chris Gregory and Miguel Antonio and published by Scared Crow Music
Sound effects are from Freesound.org

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There are sexual and drug references in this podcast : Please be advised.

Like Tying a Shoelace by Sonia Rosa Ciocca is a short drama looking at the options we have in our lives and how our futures could be different based on the choices we make.

Like Tying a Shoelace is based on a short story by Sonia Rosa Ciocca

The woman is played by Abby Hilden, the man by Miguel Antonio

The presenter is Kelli Winkler

Original music and soundscapes are by Chris Gregory and published by Scared Crow Music

If you enjoyed this story please check out more by Sonia Rosa Ciocca please visit her website https://soniarosawrites.com/ where you can find Shoelace" and more excellent stories.
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Wayfaring Stranger by Caroline Mincks contemplates the end of everything through a simple folk tune passed down through the generations of one family. Part reminiscence, part warning, this is a story brilliantly written and told.

Wayfaring Stranger is Number 5 in our series of Farewell Monologues

Written and performed by Caroline Mincks
Original music score and soundscapes by Chris Gregory
The presenter is Kelli Winkler
The singer of the first version of Wayfaring Stranger is Anjy Hall
Sound effects are from freesound.org

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In this first episode of the year we look back at our the content from our first season and preview some of the new stories we'll be producing in 2020. We also offer an invitation to new writers, poets and dramatists to submit their work for consideration for being included in the podcast.

Submissions should be sent to [email protected]

In this episode you can hear the voices of Catharine Daddario, Tiffany Clare, Charlie Richards, Jackie Jorgenson, Abby Hilden, Saya Zahawi, Miguel Antonio and Mary MacDonald.

Writers are Chris Gregory, Jackie Jorgenson Mary J Oliver and Mary MacDonald

The presenters are Kelli Winkler and Chris Gregory
Music and soundtrack are by Chris Gregory and published by Scared Crow Music

It's not all fun and parties when you have to spend Christmas away from your friends and family. For our Christmas edition we meet some of the members of the Out of Towners Club as they plan for Christmas in New York City.

Dan - Miguel Antonio
Jack - Charlie Richards
Jessica - Tiffany Clare
Allison - Mary McDonald
Jenny - Jackie Jorgenson
Adam - Josh Winkler
Kylie - Caroline Mincks
Kelli - Kelli Winkler

The Out Of Towners Club was written by Jackie Jorgenson, Mary McDonald, Kelli Winkler and Chris Gregory with additional material by Miguel Antonio and Caroline Mincks
The presenter is Kelli Winkler
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen was arranged and performed by Chris Gregory and Anjy Hall
Sound effects and non-copyright music elements are from freesound.org
The Alternative Stories theme tune is written by Chris Gregory and published by Scared Crow Music.

Jim Neat : The Case of a Young Man Down on his Luck by Mary J. Oliver.

In this edition of the podcast we adapt extracts from Mary J Oliver's memoir / travelogue / poetry collection about her father, Jim Neat, a hobo in depression era Canada. This edition of the podcast also includes some information about our forthcoming writer submission requests which will be going out in January.

Poetry Readers : Tiffany Clare, Charlie Richards, Mary J Oliver
Diary Readers : Jackie Jorgenson, Tiffany Clare, Charlie Richards
Narration and presenting : Tiffany Clare and Kelli Winkler
Wayfaring Stranger sung by Caroline Mincks
Original music score written and performed by Chris Gregory

Jim Neat : The Case of a Young Man Down on his Luck is published by Seren Books. We would like to thank Seren for their cooperation and support in making this podcast.

Anglia Part Four : Endings

A storm is gathering as Rachel and David head out to sea with the mysterious Davies. Millie and Laura are trying to find Rachel while Awira's fate lies in the balance.

The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe. In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries. This is the story of three women whose lives are affected by the crisis. This is the final part of Anglia

Millie: Tiffany Clare
Rachel : Jackie Jorgenson
Awira : Saya Zahawi
David : Charlie Richards
Laura : Catharine Daddario
Willa : Kelli Winkler
Other parts : Chris Gregory
Presenter : Kelli Winkler
Music written and performed : Chris Gregory
Sound effects : Freesound.org
ANN News Jingle : Stonefree

Please visit https://alternativestories.com/ for more information about Anglia and our other productions
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A press kit for Anglia is available on request from [email protected]

Anglia Part Three : Shadows

Journalist Rachel Woods' investigation into the ongoing migrant crisis continues with help from Millie. Meanwhile, Kurdish migrant Awira and her friends are starting to feel the net tighten around them. What can Rachel and Millie do to help?

The year is 2029 and the effects of climate change are taking hold all around the globe. In one small coastal community in eastern England waves of migrants are coming ashore to escape the wars and famine the climate crisis are causing in their own countries. This is the story of three women whose lives are affected by the crisis. This is the third of four parts.

Millie: Tiffany Clare
Rachel : Jackie Jorgenson
Awira : Saya Zahawi
David : Charlie Richards
Laura : Catharine Daddario
Willa : Kelli Winkler
Other parts : Chris Gregory
Presenter : Kelli Winkler
Music written and performed : Chris Gregory
Sound effects : Freesound.org
ANN News Jingle : Stonefree

Please visit https://alternativestories.com/ for more information about Anglia and our other productions
Please also check us out on social media : https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt and https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/

A press kit for Anglia is available on request from [email protected]