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Bare Books
by Daizi Rae
Join Daizi and April as they highlight and amplify Indie authors. And share flash fiction stories you send in response to the writing prompts given out on social media. It’s all about you!
Episodes
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The Brey Willows Interview [Ship of Dreams]
Hello again, and Happy Valentine's Day! It's our pleasure to celebrate this day with a little queer love. We'd like to welcome Brey Willow to Bare Books. She is the author of Ship of Dreams. Breys whole life revolves around books, words, stories, and helping other writers feel seen and heard.…
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Christmas Special 2025
Merry Christmas! Welcome to our bumper flash fiction Christmas special. We're excited to introduce five, yes, five flash fiction stories for your Christmas listening pleasure: The Great Christmas Heist by Daizi Rae A Tree on the GGG by Ande Hall Driving Home for Christmas by Lucy Wallis T'is the...
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Flash Fiction - Young Adult
Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt given out on our socials was Young Adult, and we're sharing two of our favourite stories with you: Pal by Beverley Chapman Two Ps in a Pod by Emily George ______________________ You can find Bare…
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The Ruth Estevez Interview
Hello again! It's our pleasure to welcome Ruth Estevez to Bare Books. She is the author of Jiddy Vardy. Ruth has exceptional life experience that enriches her writing in the best way. ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book...
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Flash Fiction - Romance
Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt given out on our socials was Romance, and we're sharing two of our favourite stories with you: The Notebook by JC Christie The Posy by Emily George ______________________ You can find Bare Books…
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The Patsy C Robertson Interview
Hello again! A warm Bare Books welcome to Patsy C Robertson, author of A Concoction of Lies. Meet a new indie author who proves that retiring is just another new beginning... ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what...
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Flash Fiction - Sci-Fi
Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt given out on our socials was Sci-Fi, and we're sharing three of our favourite stories with you: Saving the Planet by Jacqui Jay The Spiralling Quiet by Daizi Rae Echo 9 by JC Christie...
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The Eric Johnson Interview
Hello again! A heart felt Bare Books welcome to Eric Johnson, author of A Walk Through The Years. Meet a new indie author with an old soul... ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie...
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Flash Fiction - Humour
Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Humour and we're sharing three of our favourite stories with you: The Dress by Emily George The Conversation by Carolyn Ward-Daniels I Died on a Tuesday by Daizi Rae...
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The Nick Morrish Interview
Hello again! A slightly madcap, but humorous Bare Books welcome to Nick Morrish, author of The Perfect Fool. An interesting look into the man and his words... ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us...
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Flash Fiction - Mystery
Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Mystery and we're sharing two more of our favourite stories with you: The Olympic Mystery by Dean Wrigley The Vanishing by Daizi Rae ______________________ You can find...
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The Edward Rosick Interview
Hello again! A slightly scary Bare Books welcome to Edward Rosick, author of Where the Grass Don't Grow and Vultures Sing. The faint of heart need not enter! A terrific conversation with a dark writer... ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume IV on Amazon....
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Flash Fiction - Fantasy
Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Fantasy and we're sharing two more of our favourite stories with you: The Welsh Dragon by Sue Hayward Barbegazi by Craig Deegan ______________________ You can find Bare...
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The Karen Green Interview
Hello again! A warm Bare Books welcome to Karen Green, author of Yellow Birds. "Just as Kait believes she has found her place among a group of Birds travelling together in a messy van, a young man with the eye-roll worthy name of Horizon sits beside her one night and alters her fragile plan for…
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Flash Fiction - Horror
Hello again! We're excited to introduce another flash fiction episode for this season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Horror and we're sharing two more stories with you, dear listener: The Skeleton Melody of April by KL Bexon When the Bees Go by Craig Deegan ______________________ You...
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The Pip Landers-Letts Interview [PYG]
Hello again! When Pip popped back up on our radar, we were chuffed to little pieces. The training wheels are off and she is in full flight with her second novel, PYG. If your funny bone is engaged and you don't mind a bit of smut, you're in for a treat. See you on the inside.…
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Flash Fiction - Historical Fiction
Hello again! We're excited to introduce our first flash fiction episode for the new season. The prompt, given out on our socials, was Historical Fiction and we're sharing two stories with you dear listener: Moonlight and the Gallows by JC Christie The Eye of the Beholder by Jacqui Jay...
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The Laura Lee Interview
Welcome back. We can’t tell you how chuffed we are that you’ve joined us for season 10. And we’re kicking off with a stroll down memory lane to our own radio broadcasting days. Listen to a relaxed and informative chat with indie author Laura Lee about her book Saturn’s Favourite Music. See you on...
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The Amanda Sheridan Interview
For our final episode this season we are interviewing Amanda Sheridan. Download this episode today and get to know indie author Amanda Sheridan along with Daizi and April as they chat all things Rapid Eye Movement, the series, and the new spin off, Lucy's Story. Learn more about Amanda on her...
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Flash Fiction - The Daffodils No Longer Smile
In this episode, April and Daizi are visiting the flash fiction writing prompt; The Daffodils No Longer Smile. They are sharing two brand-new stories with you. One dark with a definite humourous twist, and one thought provoking speculative fiction. Thank you for sharing your words with…
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The Andrew Hastie Interview
Download this episode today and get to know Andrew Hastie along with April and Jacqui Jay as they have an enlightening, entertaining chat. Anachronist: A Time Travel Adventure. The Infinity Engines, Book 1 by Andrew Hastie. Learn more about Andrew Hastie at infinityengines.com...
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Flash Fiction - New Beginnings
In this episode, April and Daizi are visiting the flash fiction writing prompt; New Beginnings. They are sharing two brand-new stories with you. One dark, one sad. Both designed to mess with your emotions. Thank you for sharing your words with everyone... The Reunion by Brooke Elliott. Letting Go...
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The Vicky Fox Interview
Join us as we introduce indie author Vicky Fox, and chat all things Unseen Alliance. Learn more about Vicky Fox at vickyfox-alchemy.com ______________________ You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume llI on Amazon. Sales from this book are what will keep us promoting indie authors…
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Flash Fiction - A Christmas Tale
Merry Christmas! Twas the night before Christmas... On this episode Daizi and April are sharing three indie written Christmas stories and rounding off with a little Christmas tradition known by almost everyone world wide... Yippee Ki Yay by Daizi Rae. The Silent Workshop by April Berry. Cindy Had…
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The Bob Sharp Interview
Join us as we reacquaint ourselves with indie author Bob Sharp. He was a guest on the podcast back in the early days, so it was a joy to have a catch up. On this episode we chat about Bobs book of short stories, Twisted Tales: From Life and Beyond. Learn more about Bob Sharp and read his work for...
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Flash Fiction - I'd Rather Forget
On this episode April and Daizi are visiting the flash fiction writing prompt; I'd Rather Forget. They are sharing two very different stories – one about the human condition, and one about a rather inhuman condition! Easily Fooled by Brooke Elliott. I'd Rather Forget by Craig Deegan....
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The Jon Sparks Interview
Join us on this episode and get to know Jon Sparks, author of Three Kinds of North. This is book one of The Shattered Moon Series. So if this is your cup of tea, the journey is just beginning. Learn more about Jon Sparks on his website, right here > Jon Sparks Author ______________________ You…
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Flash Fiction - I Found This in the Attic
For this episode, Daizi and April are visiting the flash fiction writing prompt; I Found This in the Attic. They are sharing two very different stories with you, one spooky and one darkly tragic: The Doll by April Berry. The Letter by Jacqui Jay. ______________________ You can find Bare Books…
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The T A Belshaw Interview
After reading the most excellent Unspoken by T A Belshaw, we invited Trevor onto the podcast to have a chat and get to know him better. Why don't you have a listen and get to know him too. Learn more about Trevor on his website, right here > trevorbelshaw.com ______________________ You can find...
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Flash Fiction: If Only We'd Known
For this episode, April, and Jacqui (standing in for Daizi), are visiting the flash fiction writing prompt; If Only We'd Known. They are sharing two very different stories with you: Edith and Alans Spring Break by Emily George. Bad Knight by Daizi Rae. A lesson in never judging a person by their...
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The Pip Landers-Letts Interview
In this episode, we had a good old chin-wag with Pip Landers-Letts about her cracking debut novel, The Weight of What was. Two decades. One family trip of a lifetime. And a love that endures it all... Learn more about Pip on Instagram, right here > PipWritesFiction ______________________ You can...
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Flash Fiction: Fairytale
For this episode, we are visiting the flash fiction writing prompt; Fairytale. We've chosen three excellent stories for your listening pleasure: Fizzle by JC Christie. The Shining Tree by JJ Grafton. Fairytale by CA Deegan. They are a mix of light, traditional and thought provoking. Be careful…
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The CA Deegan Interview
In this episode, we have read and reviewed Dorcas by CA Deegan. It is a standalone novel based on one character from the Cracklock Saga. Bad things happen to good folk; such is the nature of the world... Learn more about Craig and the entire Cracklock Saga right here > facebook/TheCracklockSaga...
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Flash Fiction - She Wished the Walls Would Stop Talking
For our second episode this season, we are visiting our first flash fiction writing prompt; She Wished the Walls Would Stop Talking. We're bringing you two stories on this episode, one from Daizi Rae and one from Craig Deegan. they are a mix of dark, disturbing and amusing. Two very different…
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The JJ Grafton Interview
For our first episode this season, we chatted with JJ Grafton about her novel, Forever Night: Circles of Confusion II. Ten years ago, Jilly, Tina and Leon commited a terrible crime. They were never brought to justice. Now it's payback time. You can buy Forever Night on Amazon right here >...
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Season Nine Trailer
It’s so good to be back. Season 9 is upon us; more reading, more reviews, more interviews, getting to know nine new authors. More flash fiction - eight writing prompts and stories to write and share. You can find Bare Books Flash Fiction Anthology Volume llI on Amazon. Sales from this book are…
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Queer the Shelves - Heart and Heat
This Episode brings you highlights from the Heart and Heat panel and the Writers without Borders panel from the Queer the Shelves festival at the end of June. Along with interviews with CJ DeBarra, Julie Cohen and Brey Willows. facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter:...
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Queer the Shelves - Creative Crossroads
This Episode brings you highlights from the Creative Crossroads panel and the Literary Chameleons panel from the Queer the Shelves festival at the end of June. Along with interviews with Chloe Keto, Thom Seddon and Nathan Burgoine. facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter:...
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Queer The Shelves - Repping the Rainbow
This Episode brings you an introduction to Queer the Shelves with Nicci Robinson from Global Wordsmiths. Plus highlights from the Repping the Rainbow panel and the Weaving the Dark panel from the Queer the Shelves festival at the end of June. Along with interviews with E.V. Bancroft, Simon…
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Are You Ready For Queer The Shelves
Welcome to our shortest season ever. Season 8 will be three amazing episodes dedicated solely to the Queer the Shelves festival that was hosted at Nottingham Central Library by Nicci and Victoria of Global Wordsmiths. facebook: barebookspodcast Instagram: barebookspodcast twitter: barebookspod1…
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Creatives at Copper Cogs - Live Flash Fiction Writing Event
Welcome to our bonus episode to round off season seven. We were invited along to Copper Cogs in Long Eaton to talk about what the podcast is about, and specifically about writing flash fiction. We had a fabulous evening. Massive thanks to everyone that came along and wrote flash fiction stories…
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Flash Fiction: The Harris Burdick Image
The last two flash fiction stories of season 7 were written with a Harris Burdick image in mind. And boy, we were not disappointed with the submissions for this prompt. We're sharing I Don't Want to Behave, written by Carolyn Ward-Daniels. And The Quest, written by Bob Sharp. Massive thanks to...
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The Jude Lennon Interview
For this episode, Jude Lennon. joins us for an enlightening conversation about her novel Kintsugi. A family saga that spans decades and shows us that our lives are every bit as fragile as the most delicate bone china. ~ You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to...
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Flash Fiction: image prompt (dog on a beach)
Two fluffy canine flash fiction stories for your listening pleasure this week, from the writing prompt, which was an image of a dog on a beach. Presenting; Coco, written and narrated by April Berry. Followed by Bad Boys, written by George Thomson, and narrated by Daizi Rae. Massive thanks to...
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Reviewing AES O'Neill, Even a Pandemic Can't Stop Love and Murder
For this episode, we chatted about Even a Pandemic Can't Stop Love and Murder, a novel by A E S O'Neill. It took some time to warm up to this one, but it was worth the effort for one of us at least. A good cast of murkier than most characters, but it is mob related, so they weren't going to be...
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Flash Fiction: Leaving on a Jet Plane
Three stories for your listening pleasure this week, from the writing prompt, which was an image, a piece called Leaving on a Jet Plane by Kevin O'Keeffe. Presenting; Flowers of the Field, written and narrated by Jacqui Jay. Followed by Poison was the Cure, written and narrated by Daizi Rae. And...
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Reviewing Last of the Old School by Richard John Thornton
For this episode, we chatted about Last of the Old School, a novel by Richard John Thornton. A most interesting conversation. I can't remember the last time we disliked a character this much, but still read the book. ~ You can find this seasons indie authors on our social media, if you want to…
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Flash Fiction: Betrayal
Three stories for your listening pleasure this week, from the writing prompt Betrayal. Dead Ringer for Love, written by Emily George, then Olivia, written by April Berry. And rounding off with Friends Like These, written by Daizi Rae. Massive thanks to everyone that submitted flash fiction…
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The Onia Fox Interview
For this episode, we almost but not quite chatted with Onia Fox about their style of writing and their author journey. Onia is a very private person who uses a pen name and does not appear in public, so we used a guest voice we found in the attic to bring life to Onia's words. Onia's books don't...
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Flash Fiction: A Pocket Full of Stars
A Pocket Full of Stars is this episodes writing prompt. It created quite the response from writers old and new, and for that we thank you. It made us so happy. It also prompted a slight change to this episode. But rest assured we would never take away (y)our beloved stories, so for your listening...
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