Athena Stevens is an Olivier Award-nominated actor, playwright, and author. Her first book, 'What’s Done Cannot Be Undone', was published with Harper Collins in June 2025 and is available now. In this episode, Athena joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt "Vintage". Send us a text Support the show

Nico and Ben write two new stories for the prompt "Interest". Send us a text Support the show

Two new tales from Ben and Nico for you to "Keep". Send us a text Support the show

October is here, so get your goth on and join us for a collection of tales of terror from previous episodes. Featuring the work of Nicholas Pullen, Mark Brandon, RJ Barker and the terrible twosome Ben and Nico themselves. Send us a text Support the show

The legendary Horror writer Ramsey Campbell reads his story 'Stick-In-The-Mud' and then chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling. An unmissable episode! Send us a text Support the show

Tej Turner, author of the 'Avatars of Ruin' series, showcases an excerpt from his work in this Showcase episode. Send us a text Support the show

Dan Coxon runs the gauntlet of questions on The Tiny Bookcase. Send us a text Support the show

Acclaimed writer and editor Dan Coxon joins Ben and Nico, with all three writing to the prompt 'Linen'. Send us a text Support the show

Natasha Siegel, author of 'As Many Souls As Stars', joins Ben and Nico in a Showcase episode of the Tiny Bookcase. Send us a text Support the show

Catherine Mayer, brilliant writer and activist, joins Ben and Nico for the first-ever SHOWCASE episode. Send us a text Support the show

Ben and Nico interview Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill to find out all about his approach to telling tall tales. Send us a text Support the show

Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt 'Indulge'. Send us a text Support the show

Emergent writer Chiara Stark chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling and identity. Send us a text Support the show

A corking trio of tales, with one from the up-and-coming writer Chiara Stark! Send us a text Support the show

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Karin Robinson, sci-fi fantasy author and recovering podcaster, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Mosaic'. Send us a text Support the show

RJ Barker chats with Ben and Nico about influences, topical questions, and storytelling. Send us a text Support the show

Acclaimed and award-winning RJ Barker returns to the Bookcase, writing to the prompt 'Crumbs'. Send us a text Support the show

Ben and Nico chat storytelling with author David Green. Send us a text Support the show

Fantastical falsifications abound with our guest, the author of the character-driven dark fantasy series 'Empire Of Ruin', David Green. Send us a text Support the show