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Hey All, here is the next podcast in our Porcelain Shorts series, The Fool's Rush! This is an audio of the science fiction side of Porcelain Reads: Small Stories for Small Bladders.

This episode is staring Berry and his faithful mule Becca as they pan for gold in the Sierra Nevada. Unfortunately for Berry, the writing prompt on this one was [WP] While prospecting for gold, you come across an odd crystal which, upon touch, absorbs itself into your skin with intense pain.

Special thanks to Zach Palmer for this awesome prompt and many others that helped shape Porcelain Reads. Hope you all enjoy :)

Hey All, I’m here is the next podcast in our Porcelain Shorts series, The Temple of Ayie! This is an audio of the science fiction side of Porcelain Reads: Small Stories for Small Bladders.

This episode is staring High Priestess in training Petra as she receives her calling from the God Ayie.  The inspiration from this one goes to reddit users u/benjiboyy who provided the writing prompt  [WP] The key to human happiness has been figured out by an AI. You were guaranteed to live a happy and fulfilling life, provided you agreed to follow its every order without question. One day, the AI gives you the order to destroy it.

Hey All, I’m here is the next podcast in our Porcelain Shorts series, Dragontine! This is an audio of the science fiction side of Porcelain Reads: Small Stories for Small Bladders.

This episode is staring Princess Carina in her daring escape from the Queen's Keep. The inspiration for this one is from Casey Creed who provided the prompt [WP] An Extrovert is forced to stay inside for 3 months. 

Miiiiiiight have been COVID inspired.  

Hey All, I’m here is the next podcast in our Porcelain Shorts series, Fruit of the Lute! This is an audio of the science fiction side of Porcelain Reads: Small Stories for Small Bladders.

This episode is staring Charlie the broadway actor on his journey to becoming an intergalactically recognized persona, or so he thinks. The inspiration for this one is from Kat Swenski who provided the prompt [WP] You’re abducted by weird aliens who feed off of sound but don't understand spoken language. This leads to an issue when it comes to feeding you.

Also special thanks to M. yang who is lending his voice to the narration of this episode and inspired me to do this porcelain shorts podcast!

Hey All, I'm very happy to share the first podcast in our Porcelain Shorts series.  Audio of stories taken from my book Porcelain Reads: Small Stories for Small Bladders. This collection of fantasy and science fiction stories that are a compilation of writing prompts I'd done over everyone's favorite year, 2020! It contains 14 stories which I'll be sharing over the course of the next few weeks in audio format. 

Episode 1 of 14 is Fantasy Noir staring the Lich King as he closes in on his destiny of becoming a demigod and the elven dame that dares the challenge him. The Writing Prompt for this one was: [WP] The narrator says it's a noir detective story and refuses to budge

Join me in the Mountain (Re)view, a series of podcasts featuring indie book authors! This interview is with the author of There was Music by Joshua Grubb.  Learn about a war-torn world through the eyes of Prisoner 43-1-12 as she struggles to survive in a regime that treats women like chattel. While ethereal forces and political intrigue hide around the corner, she struggles to rediscover her voice. Warning Major Spoilers ahead.

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Join me in the first Mountain (Re)view, a series of podcasts featuring indie book authors! This first interview is with the author of The Keep by Bill Olson. Learn about the world of Objects of Power he has created and the collection of characters who share this story, as well as a bit about the author himself. Warning Major Spoilers ahead. 

Special thanks to my Haloween Jam Sesh crew for the great new intro music!

Every family has holiday traditions. For little Morgana, her family just happens to summon a Demon every Christmas.

You can also read the story here on aJoara! 

Officer White has been given his most high profile assignment. The transportation of a convicted bomber to the Board’s reeducation facility in Queen’s Harbor. He and his partner Officer Black are in charge of the operation. Only there is something troubling about the old man they’re transporting whose secrets and lies bind the three men together.

You can also read the story here on aJoara!