Crossroads Cantina

In this episode, we meet Micah, in a story crafted by K. Antonio. This story was inspired by the prompt: “Write about someone who doesn’t remember their past — and doesn’t want to.”

To read more of K. Antonio’s stories, check out his page:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/k-antonio/

Credits:

Episode Written by K. Antonio and Produced By Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor as the Bartender

Beth Connor as Narrator

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In this episode, we meet Melinoe in a story by Heather McQuaid. 

This story was inspired by Heinrich Heine's poem "Die Lorelei" (The Lorelei). You can see the original German poem and a decent English translation here https://www.oxfordlieder.co.uk/song/652 

Translation ⓒ Richard Stokes, the author of The Book of Lieder, published by Faber, provided courtesy of Oxford Lieder 

In Greek mythology, Melinoe is the goddess of ghosts and spirits and the bringer of nightmares. I've portrayed her as a forthright soda-slurping tween (in the story) and a mysterious dream-reader in the cantina. 

By day, Heather runs a little agency (www.futuretonic.co.uk) that helps people and companies unlock their creativity. By night, she writes about profane parrots, drunken poets in Pittsburgh, and malfunctioning amygdalas.   

To read more of Heather's stories, check out her page:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/heather-mcquaid/ and 

You can find The Lorelei here: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/83/submissions/56710/

And another story about Melinoe here:

The 10-hour City: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/85/submissions/58716/

Credits:

Episode Written By Heather McQuaid

Produced by Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor as the Bartender

Beth Connor as Melinoe and Narrator

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In this episode, we meet Ava, in a story crafted by Beth Connor.

To read more of Beth’s stories, check out her page:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/

or 

www.bethconnor.com

Credits:

Episode Written and Produced By Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor as the Bartender

Beth Connor as Amy the interpreter

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In this episode, we meet Callie, in a story by Lizzy Duffield-Fuller. 

Author of The Heir of Drymote, a sensationalist Victorian mystery romance is now available to buy!

https://www.extasybooks.com/?route=product/search&search=The%20Heir%20of%20Drymote

And fantasy novel, Remnant.

https://www.amazon.com/Remnant-M-Duffield-Fuller-ebook/dp/B07DY1P2BR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=remnant+em+duffield+fuller&qid=1615565736&sr=8-1

You can also find my modern fantasy parody, In Which Clarice is the Protagonist of her own Story, on Wattpad, and traditional sword and sorcery fantasy, The Seasons of Salt, on Dreame.

To read more of Lizzy’s short stories, check out his page:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/lizzy-duffield-fuller/

Credits:

Episode Written By Lizzy Duffield-Fuller

Produced by Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor as the Bartender

Beth Connor as the Narrator

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In this episode, we meet Muirenn, in a story crafted by Beth Connor. 

To read more of Beth’s stories, check out his page:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/

Or

https://bethconnor.com/

Credits:

Episode Written and Produced by Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor as the Bartender

Beth Connor as Muirenn

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In this episode, we meet Ezi-Ral, in a story crafted by Beth Connor. This story was inspired by the Reedsy prompt: “Write about a child witnessing a major historical event...” 

To read more of Beth’s stories, check out her page:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/

or 

www.bethconnor.com

Credits:

Episode Written and Produced By Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor as the Bartender

Beth Connor as Amy the interpreter

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In this episode, we meet Cho, in a story crafted by Michael Boquet. This story was inspired by the prompt: “Write about someone whose job is to help people leave their old lives behind.” 

Michael Boquet (pronouns he/him) is a freelance writer who specializes in reviewing pop culture and entertainment. He currently writes for Centerfield of Gravity and Graphic Policy, under the nom de plume Joe Bones. He's also held positions as a content creator for non-profits, most notably community theatres.

A long-time fan of DC Comics, he has recently expanded his comic book reading to include titles by many different independent publishers. Joe is an active bibliophile who loves to read books by diverse authors. His favorite genre is horror, but he reads a decent amount of Sci-Fi, and some fantasy. He isn't into non-fiction or most biographies but does enjoy a good memoir. In his spare time, he enjoys playing harmonica, watching mindless television, and engaging in social activism.

To read more of Michaels stories, check out his page:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/michael-boquet/ 

Credits:

Episode Written By Michael Boquet

Produced by Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor as the Bartender

Beth Connor as the narrator and Cho

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In this episode, we meet Kaci, in a story crafted by Beth Connor. This story was inspired by the prompt: Write about someone who’s so obsessed with a goal that it leads to the destruction of their closest relationship.

To read more of Beth’s stories, check out his page:

https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/

Or

https://bethconnor.com/

Credits:

Episode Written and Produced by Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor as the Bartender

Beth Connor as the narrator and Kaci

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In this episode, we follow a misadventure of Jase Rex and his faithful sidekick, Cupcake, a CP-C8K model droid.

Credits:

Episode Written By Beth Connor

Produced by Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor

Logan Andrew

Joelle Nichols

Beth Connor

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Happy belated winter holidays!  A new episode is just around the corner.  I want to give a special thanks to my writers and actors.  They are all volunteers and do this out of the goodness of their hearts (and because it’s fun!) 

In this interlude, we meet Don and Gretchen. Two immortals catching up over drinks. 

Credits:

Episode Written By Michael Connor, Joelle Nichols, and Beth Connor

Produced by Beth Connor

Cast:

Michael Connor

Joelle Nichols

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