Alternative Stories and Fake Realities

Today we’re sharing an interview with novelist, short story writer and award winning audio drama script writer, Emily Inkpen.  

 You can back our kickstarter to make season 3 of The  Dex Legacy Season here 
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3

If you’d like to see a video version of this interview you can find it on the Alternative Stories YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@alternativestoriesandfaker6885


You can find out more about Emily Inkpen and her work by visiting her website
here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/

Find out more about The Dex Legacy here
https://www.emilyinkpen.com/thedexlegacy-home


Find out more about the Fantasy and Sci Fi Spotlight event which will be held on 29th September at the Nerdy Cafe in Shrewsbury here https://www.fantasyandscifispotlight.co.uk/

And find out about and book onto Alternative Stories workshops with Emily and Chris here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alternative-stories-32973233175

Find out more about Alternative Stories and book us to record your audio drama, book promotional materials or interviews here https://alternativestories.com/
for which we’ll share a link in our show notes.  If you’d like to back our season 3 kickstarter you’ll also find a link in our show notes or you can go to kickstarter .com and search “The Dex Legacy 

 To find out more about Emily and her world of writing , directing and teaching you can visit her website here https://www.emilyinkpen.com/about

To follow Emily on social media please kick the links below 

https://twitter.com/emilyinkpen

https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/

https://www.threads.net/@emilyinkpen

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In this edition we chat with author Lyndsey Croal about her new and acclaimed short fiction collection “Limelight”,  We are also joined by Limelight’s publisher Alan Lastufka from Shortwave Publishing for a conversation about the topics covered in the collection, Lyndsey’s writing and inspiration and the world of indie publishing.  The podcast includes excerpts from Limelight. 

 
If you would like to learn more about Lyndsey Croal you can visit her website https://lyndseycroal.co.uk/   Here you can order copies of Lyndsey’s books and subscribe to her newsletter 

 You can also follow Lyndsey on social media 

https://twitter.com/writerlynds

https://www.instagram.com/lyndseycroal/

To find out more about Shortwave Publishing and their work visit their website here 

https://shortwavepublishing.com/

 You can follow Shortwave on social media 

https://x.com/ShortwaveBooks

https://www.instagram.com/shortwavebooks/

The stories featured in today’s podcast are copyright Lyndsey Croal and may not be reproduced in whole or part without the author’s permission. 

The dramatised version of “A Ring Around” starred Tiffany Clare as Elara + Dina and Emily Inkpen as Sage.  It was co-directed and recorded by Tiffany and Emily with sound design and music by Chris Gregory.

The readings were by Chris Gregory and Lyndsey Croal

If you would like to find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/
Or contact us via [email protected] 

 
And if you would like to find out more about and support The Dex Legacy Season 3 Kickstarter please go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3

Join us next time for an interview with the writer of the Dex Legacy Emily Inkpen. 

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In this bonus episode we have an interview with the writer of our audio drama Winter Spring, Dr Rachel Knightley.  Rachel talks with co-director Emily Inkpen about the inspiration for her story and the joy of bringing it to life in the studio. 
 
 This interview was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell.  

 If you would like to find out more about Rachel Knightley and her writing coaching organisation The Writers’ Gym please go to  https://www.writersgym.com/

 You can follow Rachel on X at https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley

And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/

 
 You may also enjoy The Writers’ Gym Podcast in which Rachel, Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory have weekly conversations about writing topics.  You can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-writers-gym-podcast/id1674424465

Or by searching “the writers gym” wherever you listen to podcasts. 

 
 If you would like to find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/
Or contact us via [email protected] 

 
 And if you would like to find out more about and support The Dex Legacy Season 3 Kickstarter please go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3

 
 This podcast has been an Alternative Stories 2024 production 

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Welcome to Season 8 of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realites Podcast. 

Our new season begins with Winter Spring, an audio drama by Dr Rachel Knightley.   

Alice Winter, her brother Ash Winter and cousin Harris Spring are the third generation of a family property company, founded by their German immigrant grandfather who taught them the one thing the world would always need was good landlords. Three generations later, in order to survive, Ash has turned the business into an estate agency: the thing their grandfather hated most. A new tenant, only known as Poppy, moves into the top floor of what she discovers used to be their family home. Alice lives in the other flat with Kit, the imaginary friend she's had since childhood. As stories of future and past fight to be 'true', the story asks are we more than the stories we tell ourselves

In Winter Spring by Dr Rachel Knightley you can hear

Holly Gillanders as Poppy

Nic Lamont as Alice

Sam Kennard as Ash

David Ellis as Harris 

Adam Rhys-Davies as Kit 

Nicholas Vince as “Daddy” 

 Winter Spring was written by Rachel Knightley 

It was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell.  

Direction was by Rachel Knightley and Emily Inkpen.

Sound design, editing and music were by Chris Gregory 

 The script for Winter Spring is copyright Rachel Knightley and may not be reproduced in whole or part except with the written permission of the author 
 

 If you would like to find out more about Rachel Knightley and her writing coaching organisation The Writers’ Gym please go to  https://www.writersgym.com/

 You can follow Rachel on X at https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley

And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/

 
You may also enjoy The Writers’ Gym Podcast in which Rachel, Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory have weekly conversations about writing topics.  You can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-writers-gym-podcast/id1674424465

Or by searching “the writers gym” wherever you listen to podcasts. 

 
If you would like to find out more about Alternative Stories and our work you can visit our website here https://alternativestories.com/
Or contact us via [email protected] 

 
And if you would like to find out more about and support The Dex Legacy Season 3 Kickstarter please go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emilyinkpen/the-dex-legacy-science-fiction-audio-drama-season-3

 This podcast has been an Alternative Stories 2024 production presented by Holly Gillanders and Chris Gregory . 

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In this edition of the podcast we're chatting with writer, folklorist and historian Amy Boucher about plans for more from the world of her folk horror audio drama The Best of Men which was originally broadcast on this podcast. 

 

If you would like to find out more about the project to make season 2 of The Best of Men and to pledge your support to the project via our kickstarter campaign you can do so here.  Remember the campaign runs until 23rd May so please back it by then to enjoy our rewards and support our project. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgregory/the-best-of-men-a-folk-horror-audio-drama

To listen to the first two episodes of the drama via this podcast’s archive please go to 

Part one   https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12499890-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-one

Part two https://www.buzzsprout.com/411730/12600423-the-best-of-men-an-audio-drama-part-two

And to find out more about writer Amy Boucher and the folklore of Shropshire  please follow her on X formerly twitter here https://twitter.com/g0blinegg

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Following the loss of her father,  Margo is trying to come to terms with bereavement and the unkindness of her classmates at school when she begins to experience some strange encounters.  In this moving drama by Gemma Johnson, performed by members of the Creative Youth Company we explore Margo's journey towards recovery and the individuals and communities that help her. 

In Margo’s story by Gemma Johnson you can hear 

 Margo:  Sophia Horton

Aggie:  Aubrey Johnson

Mum:  Gemma Johnson

Bev the Librarian/TV Narrator:  Jade Taylor

Kelly:  Millie Millington

Kelly's Friend:  Millie Dyson

Daz:  Charlie Woodhouse

Daz's Mate 1:  John Paul Harrison

Daz's Mate 2: Shaye Williams

Mr Bradley:  Chris Gregory

Simon:  Michael Johnson

Auntie Pat:  Sehra Hussain-Choudhry

The sound effects for Toby were provided by Poppy Sue the labrador

Margo’s story was Recorded on location at St Martin's Church, Castleton. Greater Manchester.  

 The cast of young actors are members of the non profit group The Creative Youth Company: [email protected]

 Margo's story is based on an original script by Gemma Johnson 

The audio drama was directed by Chris Gregory and Gemma Johnson 

Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories

Gemma Johnson is co-founder of a non profit organisation that supports children and young people with paranormal education.  To find out more please visit the website: www.juniorparanormalevents.co.uk or email [email protected]

 We would like to thank everyone who generously backed and supported this project via our fundraising campaign or through offering their time and expertise.  

 The script for Margo’s Story  is copyright Gemma Johnson and may not be copied or reproduced in whole or part except with the permission of the author.  

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Camlann is the new audio drama from Tin Can Audio written by Ella Watts.  In this special edition we chat with Ella and sound designer / composer Amber Devereux of Tin Can Audio about the creation of the show.  

Chris Gregory and Dex Legacy writer Emily Inkpen chatted with Ella and Amber via zoom so the sound quality isn't always perfect.  We hope this doesn't spoil your enjoyment of the conversation. 

Camlann is a post-apocalyptic drama based on folklore and Arthurian legend 
You can listen and subscribe by searching "Camlann" in your favourite podcast app or....

To listen via Apple please click here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/camlann-an-audio-drama/id1714630550

And Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXRFAqZoVduDQ0NgcD8Fl?si=f585aedabd2f40ba

 Follow the Camlann team on X here https://twitter.com/camlannpod

As always for new audio drama productions, if you enjoy episode one (which is out on Monday 15th January) please subscribe, leave a rating or review.  These small acts of kindness go a long way to raising the profile of the show

 Find out more about Amber Devereux and their Tin Can Audio production company here https://www.tincanaudio.co.uk/

Follow Tin Can Audio on Twitter here https://twitter.com/TinCanAudio

 And visit Ella's website here https://www.ella-watts.com/

And follow her on twitter here https://twitter.com/GejWatts

Emily Inkpen is the writer of The Dex Legacy audio drama (which you can find out more about here https://www.thedexlegacy.com/ ) books and short fiction.  

You can follow Emily on twitter here https://twitter.com/emilyinkpen

 and instagram here https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/

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Flood survival operations are underway aboard the Ark and Captain Noah has delegated command to his sons and their partners.  But as the voyage begins a spate of mysterious deaths prompt Parphia to turn detective and embark upon the world's first ever murder mystery.  She is determined to record every last clue and discovery as she tries to solve the crimes, but has she bitten off more than she can chew and can she survive the mysterious Ark killer?  

In Ark by Stephanie Weston you heard 

Tiffany Clare as Parphia

Charlie Richards as Japhet

Emily Inkpen as Olla

Stephanie Weston as Leah

And Chris Gregory as Ham

Ark was directed by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen 

 Sound design, music and editing were by Chris Gregory 

Ark was recorded at Orpheus Studio in London and by Richard Campbell 

Ark by Stephanie Weston was the winner of the 2023 Pen to Print Audio Play competition.  If you would like to enter the 2024 competition which is aimed at new and first time writers you'll need to be a resident of the UK and submit a script of approximately half an hour.  You'll find a full set of regulations and more details about the competition on the pen to print website
  https://pentoprint.org/get-involved/competitions-2023/

You can find out more about Stephanie Weston by visiting her website https://tabb.cc/stephanie-weston

And you can follow Stephanie on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/stephanie__weston/

This will be our final podcast of 2023 but we'll resume our seventh season early in 2024 

Ark is an alternative stories 2023 production for the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.

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Our guest on this edition of Alternative Stories  is writer, writing coach and teacher Dr Rachel Knightley.  We chatted on zoom about Rachel’s short story cycle “Twisted Branches” 

 To buy a copy of Twisted Branches from the publisher Black Shuck Book please click the link below https://blackshuckbooks.co.uk/twisted-branches

 And find out more about Rachel and her wider work you can visit her website here https://www.rachelknightley.com/

 You can follow Rachel Knightley on X, formerly twitter, here https://twitter.com/DrRKnightley

And on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/drrachelknightley/

 Read Rachel’s work on Substack here https://substack.com/@drrachelknightley

To find out more about Alternative Stories and our work please visit our website https://alternativestories.com/
You can follow us on X (formerly twitter)  https://twitter.com/StoriesAlt
On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/
And on Threads https://www.threads.net/@stories.alt

Thank you for listening to this edition of the Alternative Stories and Fake Realities Podcast.  The interviewer was Chris Gregory who also did the sound design, music and editing. 

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In this edition we look behind the scenes at the making of our science fiction drama The Dex Legacy

This podcast originally went out as an episode of The Dex Legacy Podcast and was released before the current season started.

You can find out more about The Dex Legacy, subscribe and listen by searching The Dex Legacy in your favourite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
https://www.thedexlegacy.com/

 You can follow The Dex Legacy on X (formerly Twitter) at https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy

On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy

 And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1/

Unfortunately the London Lit Lab workshop led by Chris Gregory and Emily Inkpen has now passed but you can join further Alternative Stories writing for audio workshops with London Lit Lab here https://www.londonlitlab.co.uk/courses/

 And a free writing workshop looking behind the scenes at the Dex Legacy with Chris and Emily will be run by Pen to Print on 7th December and you can book here https://pentoprint.org/about/events/

Watch out for details of more writing workshops from Alternative Stories in the new year.

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