Lisa Manterfield Audiobooks

Something big is happening in Em's village as the virus closes in. Plus I talk about some of the historical details I got to include in the book and the more current research that landed in my lap.

When Em's Dad puts her on lockdown within the lockdown, Em gets "itchy" for the life she once had. Deb offers advice and Aiden supplies relief. Plus, I'm off on stay-cation! Find out how I plan to take time away within the confines of my own lockdown.

This week, I talk about the virus research I did for THE SMALLEST THING and how that is playing out during COVID. Plus, Em gets a virology lesson of her own.

Em puts her escape plan into action and I ask for your input on the show.

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Em tells Deb her plan to escape and uncovers a family secret. I talk about the power of human touch and what happens when we can't hug one another.

Cuddle Curtain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qggvic6CUAs

I share more about the true story of the real Emmott Syddall and Roland Torre, and about the role their meeting place played in the story of Eyam during the plague. Plus, our Em and Ro have their own meeting, as Em puts her plan together.

This week, Em thinks about the value of self-preservation and what it means to sacrifice for others. Plus, I talk about mental health during lockdown and share a resource for dealing with loneliness.

Workbook download: tiny.cc/di66nz

In this week's episode, a stranger arrives in the village. Plus: How characters sometimes walk onto the page and take over a story.

How Aiden Almost Stole the Show blog post and writing prompt: https://lisamanterfield.com/aiden-walked-ems-story-almost-stole-show/

This week, Em tries to reach friends and family outside the quarantine zone and has her first encounter with fake news. Plus, I look for some unexpected silver linings emerging from our current global pandemic.

In this week's episode, Em finds herself trapped in the last place on Earth she wants to be, with the last person she wants to be trapped with. Then, get your pigeons, dried toad, and Mastiff puppies ready, because I'll be sharing some very dubious so-called cures for the Plague.

For more dubious Plague remedies, check out this link from Eyam Museum:

Plague Remedies