Stephen Cavitt Presents

Stephen Cavitt presents The Und Wars Backstories, tiny science fiction stories in his Und Wars universe. Today's backstory is "Interlopers," written by Stephen Cavitt and narrated by Yana Kovalchuk. Listen along as humans fight for survival and love amidst an alien invasion.This episode contains brief references to sex and violence.The author: Stephen Cavitt teaches creative writing at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is the author of the sci-fi novelette The Distance Between Stars and the poetry collection Noctis Terrores. Visit him on the web at stephencavitt.com.The narrator: Yana Kovalchuk is a 2026 FGCU graduate and permaculture-based landscape designer. She combines her passion for art with her skills in gardening to inspire and educate SWFL communities about sustainable and native gardens. Visit her on Instagram at DrawnNative.

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 5, our survivors face the future, and the world they left behind.Today's cast and crew:Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish FromerBianca Arello Resin
as interstellar yoga teacher Alele Maria Da Graça
Stephen Cavitt as lovelorn writer and songwriter Johnny QuarlesAnd our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.Today’s in-show song: “All My Angels,” written and recorded by Stephen Cavitt.Supporters:Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 4, experience life on the ships as our characters settle into their new roles.Today's cast and crew:Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish FromerStephen Cavitt as lovelorn writer Johnny QuarlesCollin Johnson as militia captain Leland HamesDr. Joel Ying as lead scientist Denton BoyceLori Cornelius as adoptive mom and literature professor Leslie RhodesDr. Joe Flowers as accidental pilot Allen Abernathyand our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.Supporters:Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 3, witness humanity's scape into outer space.Today's cast and crew:Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish FromerStephen Cavitt as lovelorn writer Johnny QuarlesCollin Johnson as militia captain Leland HamesDr. Joel Ying as lead scientist Denton BoyceLori Cornelius as adoptive mom and literature professor Leslie RhodesDr. Joe Flowers as accidental pilot Allen Abernathyand our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.Supporters:Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 2, learn the backstories that drove our survivors to the ships. Today's cast and crew:Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish FromerBrittany Routhier as fleet secretary Emilia Sczezky Jon Lofton as underemployed Marine Sam WalehDr. Joe Flowers as accidental pilot Allen Abernathyand our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.Supporters:Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go. This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 1, meet our narrator Niquish, her war-torn shipmates, and the menacing Und. Today's cast and crew:Stephen Cavitt as lovelorn writer Johnny QuarlesCaylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish FromerCollin Johnson as militia captain Leland Hames Lori Cornelius as adoptive mom and literature professor Leslie RhodesDr. Joel Ying as lead scientist Denton BoyceDr. Joe Flowers as accidental pilot Allen AbernathyAnd our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.Supporters:Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers. Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com