Capital Yarns

Live recording of a Q&A with the incredible Melina Marchetta about her new book, The Place on Dalhousie

Exciting news from Capital Yarns. Muse Bookstore, 9 April 2019, 5:30pm: Q & A with the amazing Melina Marchetta

All the action from the launch of Capital Yarns Volume 2 from Paperchain paperstore in Manuka, Canberra. Hosted by Angharad Lodwick from Lost the Plot podcast, and illustrator Juliette Dudley. Not to mention a sneak peak of one of the stories now in print, 'A Susan Boyle Christmas Carol'

All the details about the launch of volume two of my short stories at Paperchain Manuka on 29 November 2018. A fresh, new collection short stories set in Canberra, inspired by you.

Sean announces some exciting news about volume 2 of Capital Yarns the book and reveals some of his favourite podcasts for International Podcast Day 2018

A Fathers' Day special, featuring three things many Canberra fathers love Starlight Drive in at Watson + 70s Valiant + Car Load of Kids. Requested by @supergran41 via Twitter. Wonderful Starlight Cinema image courtesty of Trevor Dickinson, who does some amazing images of Canberra. Check out Starlight Cinema courtesy of http://www.trevordickinson.com/

Episode 32 is a story for the whole family, particularly the under 10s, about sore knees, difference and fear.

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one requested by @bidgee includes:

Paper Flower + Raindrop + Bandaid

As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au

Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com

Refugee Action Committee - http://refugeeaction.org/

Companion House - http://www.companionhouse.org.au/

Amnesty International Australia - https://www.amnesty.org.au/

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:

American Eagle that looks at the (+) Australian Eagle sculpture at the @NatArboretum + a Pineapple Suitable for the whole family.

As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au

Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com

Big thanks to Richard Tuffin for the eagle photo!

At the request of my children, re-release of my short story, ANZAC Day.

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features:

The Menin Gate at Midnight + Alexander Bunyip + A Trilby Hat As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au

Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com

Picture of Menin Gate at Midnight (Will Longstaff) from http://www.awm.gov.au

To celebrate my leave to re-bond with my kids, all 2018 Capital Yarns stories will be suitable for the whole family.

This is my children's favourite story I've written, titled the Brumbies and the Unicorns.

Capital Yarns are fictional stories, set in Canberra (Australia) inspired by 3 items nominated via social media. This one was features:

•Nurse

•Mountains

•Unicorn Suitable for children and adults (8+). 

Thanks to my daughters for helping me produce this story. I look forward to working with them further on the podcast this year. 

You can vote for your favourite Australian podcasts at http://australianpodcastawards.com 

Grateful for reviews left wherever you found this podcast.