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The NoNap Podcast

by Erin Lillis and Ken May

A short series of spooky and wholesome tales for children.

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Episodes

  1. 14 - Credits (all ages)

    Thank you all so much for listening to season 2 of The NoNap Podcast! When Erin Lillis gave me the thumbs up to continue a second season for them, I was incredibly excited, and a bit overwhelmed! Many, many hours of work were put into this by so many talented writers, readers, sound engineers,...

  2. 13 - The Picky Eater, by KM Bennett (all ages)

    AUTHOR BIO: K.M. Bennett lives in the Midwestern U.S. with her husband, son, and Australian cattle dog. She writes software documentation during the day and pens spooky tales by night despite still being afraid of the dark. Written by: K.M. Bennett Read by: Ken May Editing and Sound Design by…

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  3. 12 - Sarah Sweetheart, by LP Hernandez (ages 7-10)

    AUTHOR BIO: LP Hernandez's work has been adapted by the NoSleep Podcast many times, and has been featured in anthologies such as Tavistock Galleria, Black Rainbow, Forgotten Ones from Eerie Press, and the forthcoming Oceans and Ancients from Black Hare Press. LP's self-published collection,...

  4. 11 - A Good Brother, by N.M. Brown (ages 5-9)

    AUTHOR BIO: N.M. Brown is a happily married mother of three. She chases monsters from under the bed before releasing the monsters from her head. Written by: N.M. Brown Read by: Erika Sanderson Editing and Sound Design by: Ken May Uncle Spooky: Ken May Music: Sweet Little Lullaby by Darren Curtis...

  5. 10 - Professor Menace, by Meredith Morgenstern (ages 4-7)

    AUTHOR BIO: Meredith is a member of HWA and an associate editor for Tales to Terrify podcast. Her pronouns are she/her/Mrs. Dameron, and she lives with her children in New Jersey in a house that's probably haunted. Written by: Meredith Morgenstern Narrator: Sarah Ruth Thomas Sound Design by: Ken...

  6. 09 - Granny Heckel's Teeth, by Adam Davies (ages 7-10)

    Granny Heckel's Teeth Written by: Adam Davies Narrated by: Nichole Goodnight Sound Designed by: Ken May Uncle Spooky: Ken May Music: Spooky Music - Dar Golan, released under Creative Commons License ***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS*** Granny Heckel is called in whenever disobedient children need…

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  7. 08 - Night Crash, by Karl Melton (ages 4-7)

    Author Bio: Karl Melton writes horror stories for kids and adults alike. His tales often involve the outdoors, childhood adventures, finding inner strength, and supernatural forces that dwell in dark and remote settings. His work has been featured in several publications, including The NoSleep...

  8. 07 - Skull Bucket, By Marcus Damanda (ages 6-10)

    NOTE: Due to a technical issue, there is some clipping in this audio, as soon as I get the revised copy in, I'll update the episode and re-upload. AUTHOR BIO: Marcus Damanda lives in Woodbridge, Virginia with his ten-year-old cat Shazam. When not writing spooky stories, he teaches 6th grade...

  9. 06 - The Build-A-Block Man, by Erin Lillis (all ages)

    AUTHOR BIO: Erin Lillis is a creative with multi-faceted interests and experiences. Currently her primary focus is on voice acting and podcasting but she also freelances as a professional brainstormer, creative strategist and interactive designer/developer. With over 9+ years of experience in…

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  10. 05 - Confidante, by Micah Edwards (ages 5-9)

    AUTHOR BIO: Micah Edwards (http://micah-edwards.com) writes horror, fantasy and speculative fiction. He has an abiding interest in what lies beyond the seams of reality. From his home base in Richmond, Virginia, he uncovers monsters, mysteries and bad guys and shares them with the world Written…

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  11. 04 - The Girl in the Tower, by John Harrison (ages 6-9)

    AUTHOR BIO: John Harrison lives in Lancashire, England in the shadow of the famous Pendle Hill. He lives with his wife and two young children and escapes into his writing whenever he gets the chance. Written by: John Harrison Narrated by: Graham Rowat, Penny Scott-Andrews, and Andy Cresswell…

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  12. 03 - Skeleton Boy, by Jackson Arthur (ages 3-7)

    AUTHOR BIO: After being brutally mauled by a dog as a toddler, Jackson Arthur grew up with a stutter, which caused him to be socially awkward. Instead of interacting with people, he chose to hide his nose in books, causing him to fall in love with fiction. At an early age, he began to read...

  13. 02 - The House on Henderson Hill, by Charlie Davenport (ages 5-9)

    AUTHOR BIO: Charlie Davenport discovered the power of storytelling early on, listening to his own mother terrifying neighborhood children on Halloween night, recounting classic folks tales like The Golden Arm. Written by: Charlie Davenport Narrated by: Elie Hirschman Sound Design by: Ken May…

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  14. 01 - The Curse of Garcia Street, by Karl Melton (ages 7-10)

    The Curse of Garcia Street Author Bio: Karl Melton writes horror stories for kids and adults alike. His tales often involve the outdoors, childhood adventures, finding inner strength, and supernatural forces that dwell in dark and remote settings. His work has been featured in several…

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  15. Season 2 - Teaser 1

    Welcome to Season 2 of The NoNap Podcast!

  16. 16 (All Ages) - The Credits

    Thank you everyone for enjoying The NoNap Podcast. This episode is essentially just "the credits" or my Oscar acceptance speech. Stay safe and Happy Halloween! Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis Show Art by: Desdymona Music: Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod - License:...

  17. 15 (Ages 8-12) THE PARTY by John Harrison

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: John Harrison lives in Lancashire, England in the shadow of the famous Pendle Hill. He lives with his wife and two young children and...

  18. 14 (Ages 8-12) THE COUSINS by Charlie Davenport

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: Charlie Davenport discovered the power of storytelling early on, listening to his own mother terrifying neighborhood children on…

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  19. 13 (Ages 8-12) THE MOON IS FOLLOWING ME By Erin B. Lillis

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ Link to story text: http://www.erinlillis.com/themoonisfollowingme/ AUTHOR BIO: Erin B. Lillis is a second generation Los Angeles native who has…

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  20. 12 (Ages 8-12) AVOID THE MAPLE WOODS by Scott Savino

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ Link to story text: http://scottsavino.com/avoid-the-maple-woods/ AUTHOR BIO: Scott Savino lives on Florida's Gulf Coast with his best friend, Max…

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  21. 11 (Ages 8-12) PUMPKIN AND...SPICE by K.M. Bennett

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: K.M. Bennett lives in the Midwestern U.S. with her husband, son, and Australian cattle dog. She writes software documentation during the...

  22. 10 (Ages 7-10) BLOODY MARY AND BLOODY MARVIN by Jennifer Winters

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: Jennifer Winters lives in a totally haunted 250-year-old mill town in Central Maryland with her husband, sons, several bee hives, and a...

  23. 09 (Ages 7-10) SHADOW ON THE SOFA by Karl Melton

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: Karl Melton writes horror stories for kids and adults alike. His tales often involve the outdoors, childhood adventures, finding inner...

  24. 08 (Ages 5-9) THE HALLOWEEN FRIEND by Elizabeth Davis

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: Elizabeth Davis is a writer because she never properly grew up. She writes stories that your parents and older siblings may like at...

  25. 07 (Ages 5-9) RALPH by Marcus Damanda

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: Marcus Damanda lives in Woodbridge, Virginia with his ten-year-old cat Shazam. When not writing spooky stories, he teaches 6th grade...

  26. 06 (Ages 5-9) THE PARENT TAX by N.M. Brown

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: N.M. Brown is a happily married mother of three. She chases monsters from under the bed before releasing the monsters from her head....

  27. 05 (Ages 5-9) THE TOWN WITHOUT CANDY By Meredith Morgenstern

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: Meredith is a member of HWA and an associate editor for Tales to Terrify podcast. Her pronouns are she/her/Mrs. Dameron, and she lives…

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  28. 04 (Ages 5-9) THE WITCH’S BREW by Manen Lyset

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ AUTHOR BIO: Manen Lyset is a horror author and frequent contributor to The NoSleep Podcast. By day, Manen is a web developer in Ontario, Canada. He...

  29. 03 (Ages 5-9) THE MAGICAL HALLOWEEN NIGHT by Immanuel Burney

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript:http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ Link to story text: http://www.erinlillis.com/magicalhalloweennight/ AUTHOR BIO: Immanuel Burney is a children’s freelance writer and published author...

  30. 01 (Ages 3-6) THE TINY PUMPKIN by S. H. Cooper

    Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes. Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/ Link to story text: https://authorshcooper.com/2018/09/24/the-tiny-pumpkin-a-childrens-story/ AUTHOR BIO: S.H. Cooper is a Florida based author with…

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  31. Trailer - The NoNap Podcast

    Coming Halloween 2020 - 15 tales by horror authors presented by a special host, Nanny Cadavra, just for kids. Keep your eyes where you last saw them and focused on this feed for the release of this unique one time production. Who needs Trick or Treating when you can sit around in a dark room,...

  32. Teaser - The NoNap Podcast

    Coming Halloween 2020 - A special batch of cheery, dreary, gross and ghastly tales just for kids written, produced, recorded, performed and scored by a team of volunteers from the audio drama universe. Keep your eyes where you last saw them and focused on this feed for the release of this unique...

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A short series of spooky and wholesome tales for children.

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Erin Lillis and Ken May

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