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Behind The Lighthouse
by Steve Nossiter
Short Stories from Byron Bay and Beyond.The Northern Rivers, Australia, is a richly creative place. This podcast takes one small element of this, Short Stories, and brings these to the world. They range in length, genre, and energy, from very short, five-minute sparks of life to some that are around 45min. The subjects of the stories are also highly diverse, from sweet little stories about birds to psychological thrillers. All writers and performers live in the Northern Rivers area, from Byron Bay westwards however inspiration draws from anywhere and everywhere.Sit back and be transported by the magic of creative storytelling from one of the most creative places in the world.
Episodes
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014 The White Spirit
How is it that, in this podcast, we so often dabble in the paranormal and supernatural? In this story, my good friend and most esteemed Henri Rennie takes us once again into the interesting and intriguing world of Renoir; the writer, not the painter. Another great Northern Rivers talent. This is…
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013 Nine Concubines
A student of so many different disciplines that he wryly describes himself as “probably over-qualified for jobs that haven’t been invented yet”, Karl Johnston is a writer fascinated by how things work. That fascination extends to people and relationships. This story has some of the style and...
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012 Lani, Sky of the Sea
Ogres have layers, Onions have layers, and yes, Parfet, has layers too. But how often have you considered the distinct layers of Earth itself? And to visit these layers and experience them firsthand, is something only a select few will ever do. But sometimes a story will take you places you've...
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011 Stupid Little Bird
There are days that we just don't want to do what's in front of us. Where it just doesn't seem to make sense. It's days like these where an extra word or two of encouragement can make the world of difference and help us move in the direction we need to go. In today's short story, we're invited to...
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010 Proud
After a working life of having more jobs than some people have hot meals, Renoir retired to the simple delights of being a writer. His head is full of stories, many of them fiction. Sometimes, though, he writes about himself, which may be stranger than fiction. When he does, it's because it's...
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009 The Spirit of the Act
In the film industry, finding child actors can be a bit tricky. There are a lot of things to consider that you would normally take for granted with adults. So imagine not only finding the perfect child actor, but finding a child who is 130 years old totally independent, and, shall we say, living...
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008 PDP
This unique and hilarious short invites you into a professional development plan meeting between a high school principal and a fascinatingly apocalyptic teacher with extremely unique solutions to the apparently changing world. Or perhaps this is just how it feels when you find yourself teaching a...
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007 It Was Raining
We've all had one. A moment that at first glance seems fairly mundane, fairly every day, but sticks with us in profound and life-altering ways. In this short story, Darius takes us into one of these real experiences. Beautifully written and revealing a raw and vulnerable edge, we're invited to…
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006 *BONUS* Dear Next Year - Italian Version
The transition between one year and the next can be more profound than we give it credit for., and we're about to go through it once more. In this episode, along with a small insight into my thoughts on anthropomorphizing things, family, and my wife's Italian heritage, I give you a short piece of...
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005 Monty
Like most good writers, Maggie Wildblood is a keen observer of life. It’s said that ‘every person has a story’, but if you don’t know the person the opportunity is there for the imagination to go to work. ‘Monty’ is based on a chance encounter with a man who was interesting enough to inspire...
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004 The Dying Room
Death is something we all are a part of at various times in our lives. Sadly, we'll have to say goodbye to people close to us, and eventually, and inevitably, we'll be saying goodbye to the ones we hold as most precious. It's a delicate and precious part of life and, over the millennia, we as...
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001 The Fathers Line
Have you ever wondered how others mourn? How about how other species mourn? Death is an integral part of every life on Earth, Here, we're invited to share the perplexing nuances of death and loneliness from the perspective of a magpie in outback Australia. Join Myrul on this journey of loss,...
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002 The Trudger
If you've ever been walking in the bush, especially alone, you'll be familiar with the sensation that there's more out in the sticks than meets the eye. Things peering in at us from the bush, and perhaps, hunkering down and observing while we peer out at them. In today's short story, Author…
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003 The 365th Night + bonus Dear Next Year
Perspective is one of the most important things we can ever have. Being able to see things from someone else's point of view makes life not only easier for everyone but also gives us a far richer experience of life. So what if we extend this perspective beyond the realm of other people and into a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Short Stories from Byron Bay and Beyond.The Northern Rivers, Australia, is a richly creative place. This podcast takes one small element of this, Short Stories, and brings these to the world. They range in length, genre, and energy, from very short, five-minute sparks of life to some that are around 45min. The subjects of the stories are also highly diverse, from sweet little stories about birds to psychological thrillers. All writers and performers live in the Northern Rivers area, from Byron Bay westwards however inspiration draws from anywhere and everywhere.Sit back and be transported by the magic of creative storytelling from one of the most creative places in the world.
HOSTED BY
Steve Nossiter
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Short Stories from Byron Bay and Beyond.The Northern Rivers, Australia, is a richly creative place. This podcast takes one small element of this, Short Stories, and brings these to the world. They range in length, genre, and energy, from very short, five-minute sparks of life to some that are...
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