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New Writing 2009/2010

A series of short stories recorded with the support of Arts Council England.

Nowt Worse Than Waiting by Malcolm Bray  A man finds he identifies with a surprising companion while waiting for a hospital operation. Genre: Comedy (9 mins)

The Timeless Trees by Ann Smith  When Jill moves out of town she gets a warning from beyond the grave. Genre: Ghost story (15 mins)

Joy's Story by Graham Pitts  Based on interviews with Sandy Porter, who is HIV positive and who has become a dedicated activist in the education of the public regarding HIV/AIDS. Genre: Relationships (7 mins)

Mental Striptease by Sophie King  Can our narrator find love again and heal the scars of a failed marriage? Genre: Relationships (9 mins)

A Pint for the Ghost by Helen Mort  A sinister landlord invites you in from the cold for a pint and some strange tales. Genre: Ghost story (13 mins)

Storm by David Wood  On their journey home, Jethro and Joanne come across a man desperate for them to save his family. Genre: Mystery/Thriller
(10 mins)

Natural Selection by Jonathan Pinnock  Just how far would you go to get the perfect job? One candidate is about to find out it's a bit further than he expected. Genre: Mystery/Thriller (14 mins)

Valentine's Day by Nick Cook  Knowing when to let go is the hardest part of any relationship.  This is a lesson the hero of Valentine's Day, sadly, will probably never learn! Genre: Dark comedy (11 mins)

Horses by Julie Mayhew  A chance meeting at a train station gives a boy and a girl the perfect opportunity to tell each other how they really feel. How hard can that be? Genre: Relationships (15 mins).

The Day That Time Stood Still by Alan Coleman A young man goes for a job interview but strange events mean that the day does not go to plan. Suitable for teenagers and upwards. Genre: Mystery/Thriller (13 mins)

 

 

 

Consequences by Felicity Shakespeare A seemingly innocent family game hides secrets and guilt for one participant. Genre: Relationships (11 mins) NEW

Cowardice by Jules Wake An old woman comes to the aid of a young boy and relives the horrors of her own childhood. Genre: Memoir (10 mins) NEW

Homecoming by Angela Williams Charity returns to her home town and wonders if it is too late to rekindle a passion from the past. Genre: Relationships (15 mins) NEW

The Return by John Finch Present day events cause Joe to reflect on the past. Genre: Memoir/Relationships (16 mins) NEW

Mikey's Birthday by Paul Chappell A disturbing tale as Mikey tries to make sense of life in a post-disaster world. Genre: Thriller/Horror (12 mins) NEW

All The Whole Wide World by James Ferron Anderson Two friends take a walk together but are separated by hidden regrets and bitterness. Genre: Relationships (13 mins) NEW

A Misunderstanding by Jane Menczer Eleanor must choose spinsterhood or a loveless marriage. Genre: Romance/Relationships (15 mins) NEW

Unfinished Business by Ruth Field Remembering the life and character of a much loved mother at a memorial service. Genre: Family Relationships (12 mins)

The Old Man's Village by Bogdan Tiganov An old man returns to his childhood village and is surprised by what he finds. Genre: Relationships (17 mins)

The Experiment by Katy Darby An impoverished art student takes part in a medical trial, with disturbing consequences... Genre: Mystery/Thriller (13 mins)

Specials

Stories from Mslexia magazine and writer Sophie King.

The Mslexia Short Story Wiggy by Beda Higgins. A tale about growing up and bullying. (opens new window) NEW

Who's Speaking Please? by Sophie King   A special short story from sister site Talking Bookshelf, to celebrate the launch of Sophie's new audiobook of short stories. (opens new window) NEW

Short Story Radio Romance Award 2010

The winner story of our Short Story Radio Romance Award 2010.

All Good Things by Linda Mitchelmore. Divorced Crissy meets Jean Luc on a plane to Antibes and wonders if the scars of the past can finally be healed. Part 1. (16 mins) NEW

Winning Stories: The Short Story Radio Competition

Winning entries from our short story competitions.

A Slice of Life by Geoff Bagwell. Dorothy gets more than she bargained for when she befriends a baker on her evening course. (15 mins)

Metamorphosis by Sue Anderson. What starts off as an ordinary day for Sandy Green turns into something unexpected in this funny tale.
(14 mins)

Exit Interview by Terry S Kidd. A man faces shocking home truths about the nature of life in this humorous tale. (18 mins).

After the Tone by Nadia Kingsley. A young woman leaves messages for a date with hilarious consequences. (8 mins)

Making Grampie by Ian C Douglas. David and his son have different memories of David's father. (20 mins)

 

Talking Bookshelf

A series of author and publisher podcasts. Hear interviews with authors and excerpts read out from their books.

In The Shadow of Amiantus by David Wood  The person you love most, your soul mate, is dying from a vile, rare, painful, incurable cancer. You have to watch on, helplessly, as she struggles with the mental and physical pain, knowing you can do nothing to fix it, or take it away from her. A moving anthology of short stories, poems and memoir. NEW

The Crimson Bed by Loretta Proctor  The Crimson Bed is a historical romance set in Victorian London of the 1850s. What is the Crimson Bed? It is the dark, sensual feminine side of every man and woman. It is an ancient, carved oak bed and yet it is also a symbol and a container of many secrets. NEW

Matador Publishing  Hear about how you can self-publish your book. Includes author interviews.

Pancardi's Pride by Ron Clooney  Italian detectives, the Mafia, former SS officers, a Foreign Office emissary and the Catholic Church; all collide in a twisting tale of murder

Letters to Daddy by PK Bell  The Lady Corrie Jayne is not just a Westie, she is a posh Dawg with a heritage as long as her back paw, and a real talent for computer hacking! In this adventure for children aged 6 - 10, the story is unusually told in folders full of emails between Corrie and her friends and family.

Bedside Stories

A series of stories recorded for hospital radio stations made available here for Short Story Radio listeners.

 

Many more short story recordings will be broadcast on Short Story Radio in the coming months, including extracts from a theatre performace of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Keep checking back to this page, or sign up for our newsletter to receive updates.