Stephen Cavitt Presents

Stephen Cavitt presents The Und Wars Backstories, tiny science fiction stories in his Und Wars universe. Today's backstory is "Suwannee River Blues," written and read by Stephen Cavitt.

Listen along as one man tries to escape bloodthirsty aliens and boredom on a slow Florida river.

The author: Stephen Cavitt teaches creative writing at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is the author of the sci-fi novelette The Distance Between Stars and the poetry collection Noctis Terrores. Visit him on the web at stephencavitt.com.

The research trip: Thanks to Paddle Florida, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation organized to support canoeing and kayaking in Florida. Supported, multi-day paddling/camping adventures in each of Florida's five water management districts showcase the state's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage while promoting water conservation, wildlife preservation, springs restoration, and waterways protection. Paddle Florida also seeks to promote Florida as an international destination for nature-based tourism (but not aliens). Visit them on the web at paddleflorida.org.

Stephen Cavitt presents The Und Wars Backstories, tiny science fiction stories in his Und Wars universe. Today's backstory is "The Last Night Train," written by Stephen Cavitt and narrated by Jalen Perry. Listen along as humans fight for survival and love amidst an alien invasion.

This episode contains mild references to violence.

The author: Stephen Cavitt teaches creative writing at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is the author of the sci-fi novelette The Distance Between Stars and the poetry collection Noctis Terrores. Visit him on the web at stephencavitt.com.

The narrator: Jalen Perry is a senior creative writing student at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is currently at work on his first novel, Flight of an Iron Blossom, which explores the resilience of African-American spiritual traditions in a post-apocalyptic America. Hear Jay's fiction on TikTok @j.p.preston.writes.

Stephen Cavitt presents The Und Wars Backstories, tiny science fiction stories in his Und Wars universe. Today's backstory is "Interlopers," written by Stephen Cavitt and narrated by Yana Kovalchuk. Listen along as humans fight for survival and love amidst an alien invasion.

This episode contains brief references to sex and violence.

The author: Stephen Cavitt teaches creative writing at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is the author of the sci-fi novelette The Distance Between Stars and the poetry collection Noctis Terrores. Visit him on the web at stephencavitt.com.

The narrator: Yana Kovalchuk is a 2026 FGCU graduate and permaculture-based landscape designer. She combines her passion for art with her skills in gardening to inspire and educate SWFL communities about sustainable and native gardens. Visit her on Instagram at DrawnNative.

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.

Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.

This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 5, our survivors face the future, and the world they left behind.

Today's cast and crew:

• Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish Fromer

• Bianca Arello Resin
as interstellar yoga teacher Alele Maria Da Graça


• Stephen Cavitt as lovelorn writer and songwriter Johnny Quarles
• And our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.

Today’s in-show song:

• “All My Angels,” written and recorded by Stephen Cavitt.

Supporters:

Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.

Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.

Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.

Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.

This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 4, experience life on the ships as our characters settle into their new roles.

Today's cast and crew:

• Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish Fromer
• Stephen Cavitt as lovelorn writer Johnny Quarles
• Collin Johnson as militia captain Leland Hames
• Dr. Joel Ying as lead scientist Denton Boyce
• Lori Cornelius as adoptive mom and literature professor Leslie Rhodes
• Dr. Joe Flowers as accidental pilot Allen Abernathy
• and our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.

Supporters:

Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.

Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.

Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.

Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.

This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 3, witness humanity's scape into outer space.

Today's cast and crew:

• Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish Fromer
• Stephen Cavitt as lovelorn writer Johnny Quarles
• Collin Johnson as militia captain Leland Hames
• Dr. Joel Ying as lead scientist Denton Boyce
• Lori Cornelius as adoptive mom and literature professor Leslie Rhodes
• Dr. Joe Flowers as accidental pilot Allen Abernathy
• and our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.

Supporters:

Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.

Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.

Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.

Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.

This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 2, learn the backstories that drove our survivors to the ships.

Today's cast and crew:

• Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish Fromer
• Brittany Routhier as fleet secretary Emilia Sczezky
• Jon Lofton as underemployed Marine Sam Waleh
• Dr. Joe Flowers as accidental pilot Allen Abernathy
• and our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.

Supporters:

Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.

Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.

Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com

After a devastating alien attack, aspiring journalist Niquish Fromer wrangles a spot on the last fleet to leave Earth. As humanity races toward Alpha Centauri, she interviews her shipmates to save their stories for posterity...if anyone survives.

Told in monologues as the first documentary from space, The Distance Between Stars considers what we hold onto when everything crumbles, and how to let go.

This audio adaptation of Stephen Cavitt's debut novella features 9 voice actors on the journey into space. In Episode 1, meet our narrator Niquish, her war-torn shipmates, and the menacing Und.

Today's cast and crew:

• Stephen Cavitt as lovelorn writer Johnny Quarles
• Caylee Weintraub as intrepid journalist Niquish Fromer
• Collin Johnson as militia captain Leland Hames
• Lori Cornelius as adoptive mom and literature professor Leslie Rhodes
• Dr. Joel Ying as lead scientist Denton Boyce
• Dr. Joe Flowers as accidental pilot Allen Abernathy
• And our amazing sound editor John Cornelius.

Supporters:

Thank you to Florida Gulf Coast University's Department of Language and Literature, Creative Writing Program, and Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research for their support.

Buy the Book: The Distance Between Stars is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at online booksellers.

Visit Stephen on the web at stephencavitt.com