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Hello and welcome to episode 49 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Tamsin G. for joining me on this week’s episode. Thank you as well, to her, and everyone involved with the recent release of The First Indulgence: A Tasting Menu of Terror. You can get your copy by clicking below, and if you do, be sure to leave a review. It really helps!A huge shout out to Mina Howell, who was our featured author this week! Be sure to check out her work, her latest book, and of course, her amazing podcast! Wandering Prompt WinnerThis week, the grand prize winner of the Wandering Prompt was Jenifer Jorgenson with her amazing story An Epitaph. Shout out to our runner-up as well, Andy Scotts, who submitted A Stern but Caring Friend. Indie Release Radar, Powered by BookStackJust one new indie release this week, but it’s out on New Year’s Eve! * The Book Daddy by K.M Avery Weekly Shout Outs* Lost by Richard Loader* Glass Slippers and Iron Fists by BentButTrue * The Apollon Curse - Marie Berger by J. Alleyn Winchester * Samantha’s Song - Chapter One by L.G. Wells * Foxe Manor (Part Two) by Artemis Power up Prompt #22 StoriesA huge thank you to J.M. Gooding for not only writing this week’s Power up Prompt elements, but also reviewing the stories for the show as well! * Canto II by Nicholaus Bairley * Don’t Feed the Snickerkat by Dblkrose of BSP * The Pale Ones by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Heimchen’s Vigil by J.M. Gooding * Spirit in the Woods by Suparna Chakraborti * A Story About the Forest by E. H. Lau * The Forest by Terrifying Tales * The Birch Line by Abhishek Banerjee * The Forest Keeps by Jenifer Jorgenson * Grief’s Bargain by Verdant Butterfly * The Fourth Bell by Connor Mancuso * The Lost Colony by Mina Howell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Seven! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, my featured guest is J. Alleyn Winchester, who I met through AudioMazes earlier this year. Here are links to Jaden’s published works: * Artemis of the Dodekatheon * Nature Calls, Spring* Meet me by the Thorn (Requires an AudioMazes subscription) Featured Community AuthorAs mention in the intro, I’ll be highlighting members of the community each week going forward! Our first author is Spencer D.W. who writes incredible horror and offers superb feedback. Feel free to reach out if you’d like him to check out your work and offer meaningful and constructive critiques to help you improve! Indie Release Radar, Powered by BookStack* She’s a Catch by Temper Sapphire * Challenging the Heart by R. Katze * No Love in L.A. by Katta Kis Wandering Prompt #4 Winner A huge congratulations to J.M. Gooding for winning last week’s Wandering Prompt. Check out his winning story here. Weekly Shout Outs* The Muse by L.G. Wells * Untitled Poem by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Chapter 1: Alexandra Maxine Bradley by Kevin Mahoney * Riders on the Storm by Alex Cosgrove * The Ferryman’s Toll by Luna Asli Kolcu Power up Prompt #21 Stories * Consequence by Terrifying Tales * Razor’s Edge, Bullet’s Heart by Jonathan Hogue * Power up Prompt #21 by Mercedes de Santiago * The Wall by J.M. Gooding * The Other Side by Jenifer Jorgenson * After The Walls by Abhishek Banerjee * That’s Enough by Wendy Russell * The Deepest Pit by Mina Howell * The Salt in the Circuitry by Graeme Brandham * A Door Made of Grief by Connor Mancuso * The Volunteer by lokikone * The Fall of the Icarites by TaleSpinner Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 47 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I’m excited to share my interview with E. H. Lau, who is a writer who combines mythology and classic fairy tales to create exciting new versions of classic stories.He also has a handy post to help you navigate his library of content, which you can check out right here. As mentioned in the show’s introduction, I also encourage everyone to check out what L.G. Wells is doing. You can learn more about how to support him and his leap to full-time writing here. Find all the links to this week’s stories and new releases below: Indie Author Release Radar: Powered by BookStack* Tap Out: A Dark Taboo Romance by Atanasia Mazzitelli* Sowing Spells: A Field Guide to Becoming a Wizard’s Apprentice by Cay Fletcher* I Dare You: A Small Town Romance by Isla StelmarkWandering Prompt #3 Winner Congratulations to J.M. Gooding who took home the win for our third Wandering Prompt with his story The Quiet Hours. Weekly Shout Outs * The Quiet Occupants by Abhishek Banerjee * Holiday Cheer by Suparna Chakraborti * Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Jenifer Jorgenson * Fracture I: Scapula by lokikone * SuperNova & The Nomad - Fashionably Deadly by E. J. Ritter * Fragment From the Void: Hadal by Connor Mancuso * The Water Thief: Part 2 by Daniel Coates * Inside the Sun & Moon #1: Moonlit Queen by Hazel Power up Prompt #20 Stories* From Above, To Below (Power up Prompt #19) by Matthew * The Vowel in the Blood by Abhishek Banerjee* Livingston’s Final Victim by Suparna Chakraborti * The Tide Within by Luna Asli Kolcu * The Blackwater Rosary by lokikone * The Captain’s Suspects by Felix Thornfell * Sunken Memories by Mina Howell * White Star — The Meora Detective. Chapter III. NG+ by Anton Anderson * The Gilded Abyss by L.G. Wells * The Lady and the List by Jenifer Jorgenson * Unmoored by TaleSpinner * Chains of Conscience by Daniel Coates * Three Days to Cherbourg by Connor Mancuso Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Six! Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Connor Mancuso for joining me on the show this week. Don’t forget, the Oblivion Index magazine is accepting submissions until December 15th! As mentioned early in the episode, this week also marks the 2nd anniversary of Hazel Allen’s poetry collection Inside the Sun and Moon. Learn more here! And lastly, a huge congratulations to our Wandering Prompt #2 winner: Maryellen Brady 💗📚! Her story, The Weight of Wishes is an amazing read. Find all the other links mentioned in the show below: Indie Release Radar: Powered by BookStack* The Court of Lost Faith: Ethalena Series by Hanna K. Scaalez * Land of Heart and Shadows: Of Gods and War by Olivia Gold* Eli: Blood + Chrome by R.J MilnerWeekly Shout Outs* The Lawmen by Jenifer Jorgenson * Nothing Compares by Leanne Shawler * Selected Memories by Nigel Code, Author * The Stars Look Very Different Today by Sarah * The Singular Point of Gravity by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Selenophile - Melinda Cohen by J. Alleyn Winchester * NAT 20 by Brennen Power up Prompt #19 Stories* A Parting Tale by Daniel Coates * The Paper Fence by J.M. Gooding * Change of Plan by Suparna Chakraborti * Providence Episode III by L.G. Wells * The Water Thief by Daniel Coates * The Lower City by Anton Anderson * Redemption is Overrated by Mina Howell * Bequest: Part 1 by Jenifer Jorgenson * Emerald Heights by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Are Good Intentions Enough After the Apocalypse? by Felix Thornfell Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

CONTENT WARNING: this piece contains themes of grief, addiction, and self-harm. To those who are struggling with loss: If you ever need to talk, I’m always here. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 45 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to J.M. Gooding for joining me on this week’s episode. Here are some stories of his that I would recommend checking out: * Unquiet World: Jessica* Under the Witte Wieven* Mara* The HollowDon’t forget to also check out the submissions page for The Oblivion Index! And of course, shout out to Hazel and BookStack! Very excited to partner with them to showcase new releases weekly going forward. Please find links to all the stories from the show below: Wandering Prompt #1 Winner! Huge congrats to E. J. Ritter for winning last week’s prompt with After.Jenifer Jorgenson also submitted a story just after, so check out Next… as well! Unquiet World Shout OutsThree stories from Jenifer Jorgenson’s ongoing event! Learn more about how you can submit here. * The Old Blood of Bjornfjell by J.M. Gooding * Beast of Chicago by Matthew* The Haunted Happenings at Muckleby House: The Roman and the Roomba by Verdant Butterfly Weekly Shout Outs Five stories selected from my weekly shout outs thread! * Language of the Reeds by Danny Maldonado * When Sin Triumphs by Daniel Coates* Honey Eyes in the Winter Fog by Wild K. Nebula * The Curse of the Crafter by Daria* Leeches by Horror With A Grin Power up Prompt Stories A huge thank you to Wild K. Nebula for helping me with some of the romance story shout outs this week! Be sure to check out her Tides of the Soul romance prompts, which come out every Friday! * I Was Editing a Battle Scene When My Muse Dragged Me Back to a Romance I’ve been Avoiding for Weeks by J.M. Gooding * Ledger of the Unknown by Dblkrose of BSP* The Pages by Fiona Bridges* Susheela by Words She Keeps* Trope, Interrupted by Wendy Russell * Original Composition by Suparna Chakraborti * Perfectly, unwritten by Sincerely, Sarah S. 🧚🏻‍♀️ * Evermore Unscripted by Jonathan Hogue * Awakening Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * A Heart’s Regret by Andy Scotts * Final Draft: A Short Story by Ryan Kunz * Iridium & Ichor by L.G. Wells* Er(Ror) by Richard Pack * Unwritten by Mina Howell * The Unwritten Girl by Sarah* The Unwritten by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn, Chapter 5. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode 44 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! This week, I’m very excited to welcome Richard Pack onto the show to talk about his creative journey, his work with AudioMazes, and much more! And, don’t forget, you can listen to Worldspark for free on AudioMazes! Submissions are Open at The Oblivion Index!The Oblivion Index Issue #1 is open for submissions! Click here to learn more and submit your work! Unquiet World Shout OutsJenifer Jorgenson’s ongoing event allows anyone to write stories set in her shared universe. Check out the overview here, and then take a look at this week’s story set in her universe: * Our Dinner at the Bar by Felix Thornfell * Guest at the Table by Suparna Chakraborti * Unquiet World: Jessica by J.M. Gooding Weekly Shout OutsFive stories selected at random from my weekly shout outs thread in my subscriber chat! * Flight HVA 311: The Vale Divergence (Click here for Audio) by Sylvienne Ethara * Welcome to the Event Horizon Coffee House by Richard Loader * The Editor Part V by Anton Anderson * Folly and Laments by Daniel Coates * What She Won’t See by Ashes Of Love Poetry 🔥 Power up Prompt #17 StoriesAll the submissions for this week’s sci-fi prompt, and a few from last week as well! * The Tale of the Wallmen by Andy Scotts * A Son of Reach by Terrifying Tales * War Zone: The Bridge Out There by Becky Hayward * The Choice by Emma Steel * The Crater’s Edge by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Fracture by J.M. Gooding * The Anomaly by E. J. Ritter * Echoes of the Crater by Jonathan Hogue * Waves and Wires by Graeme Brandham * Hoping Against Hope by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Temporal Paradox of One-Seven by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Opportunity Cost by Felix Thornfell * The 47th Variable by L.G. Wells * The Fracture Equation by A.M. Blackmere * Petey Perfect by Andy Scotts * All the Seconds We Never Lived by Connor Mancuso * Have you ever had a friend? by Words She Keeps Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

This story is set within my Synaptic Sprawl Mythos and is directly connected to Last Call for Agent Reyna Philips. I recommend both, in whatever order you choose. Time and space work differently in my horror multiverse. Past, present, and future lose all meaning here.Please enjoy… Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of my new poem, Simpler Times. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, and welcome to episode 43 of the Saved as Draft Podcast! First off, let’s all give a warm welcome to Luna Asli Kolcu’s husband Victor Uslu, who recently joined our community! I’m super excited he’s here. Also, click below to check out Tim Jagodzinski’s ongoing giveaway: Okay, and here are links to all this week’s shout outs: Unquiet World Shout OutsFirst, our three stories from Jenifer Jorgenson’s ongoing event, which you can read more about here. * A House With Character by Verdant Butterfly * They Remembered the Way Home by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Last Fräulein by Aurelian Ashmore Weekly Story Shout Outs And now, our five stories randomly selected from my subscriber chat thread! * Talia the Tyrant by Richard Loader * Negative Feedback? Here’s How to Handle It by Wild K. Nebula* Substack burns you out while pretending to be your mate by Suswati Basu * The Moon Talker by Martin Grace * The Workplace is Not Enough by Amy Evans Power up Prompt #16 StoriesAll the stories from this week’s Power up Prompt. The next one is out tomorrow!* The War That Remembered Itself by Connor Mancuso * Bandage White by E. J. Ritter* The Fight for Peace by Emma Steel * A Bullet Stained Blue by Anton Anderson * The Truce by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Under the Witte Wieven by J.M. Gooding * The Circuit by Jonathan Hogue * A Trellis Grown From Ashes by Leeron Heywood * No Winter For Hungry Things by Asteria Geisterblum * Anton’s War by Gil Nobodi Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this reading of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Four. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello and welcome to episode 42 of The Saved as Draft Podcast! This week’s featured segment is a full narration of Maryellen Brady 💗📚’s First Indulgence story, Ancient Aliens Anonymous! This is, of course, her prize for winning The First Indulgence challenge, and I hope you enjoy it! Here’s links to all this week’s featured stories: The Unquiet World Shout Outs As part of Jenifer Jorgenson’s ongoing shared universe event, I’ll be sharing three shout outs for stories submitted to her challenge each week. You can learn more about The Unquiet World here. * Generational Echoes: The Return of Lao Lao by Unforgotten Books* The Mesopotamian Bull by Gil Nobodi * The Listener by Felix Thornfell Weekly Shout OutsA huge thank you to Mina Howell for assisting with some of the shout outs this week! * Dance of the Scarecrow by Verdant Butterfly (featuring art from Thomas Cargen) * “X” Marks the Spot by E. J. Ritter* At the Threshold of the Void by J.M. Gooding * The Other Side by Richard Loader* The Locke Paradox Episode 1: The Ballad of Julian Locke by T.S. MorganNarrative Feast #4 Stories* Blood Pools Ripple by Ashes Of Love Poetry 🔥 * The Schumann Gospel by BentButTrue * Roanoke by Terrifying Tales * The Equalization by Connor Mancuso * The Hollow Takes by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Silence Collector by Leeron Heywood * The Sleeper by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * TFW You Know the Words by Richard Pack* The Invader by Tom Coombe * The Shrine Maiden by Verdant Butterfly * The Clockmaker’s Inheritance by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Hello my friends! Halloween falls on a Friday this year, so it’s only natural that I would do a special Halloween episode of the podcast. I’m extremely excited to welcome Spencer D.W. to the show for the first time. Our interview is an incredible look into him and his work. Don’t forget to check out Jenifer Jorgenson’s new challenge starting right NOW as well. You can learn more about the Unquiet World here. Read on for a look at the top 10 stories from The First Indulgence, but remember… The grand prize winner of The First Indulgence has yet to be announced, and will be decided based on which author obtained the highest score across ALL their submissions…Here’s a look at the top 10 stories based on individual score (as of October 22nd) * Abscission by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Warmth Remains by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Architect by Verdant Butterfly * The Bone Choir by BentButTrue * Champoeg Road by Javier Mixco * Upon The Crimson Veil by Connor Mancuso * Ophiocordyceps Drive by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * The Mist by Artemis * Frying Bacon by Terrifying Tales * Out of Ashes by Ashes Of Love Poetry 🔥 Thank you again to everyone who participated in the challenge this month! Stay tuned for the grand prize winner announcement and a full story narration from them on next week’s episode! Oh and one more thing… Lord Devereaux the Devourer Will Return… Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

As I mentioned in the episode, it has been a very long week. A huge thank you to the community for showing up to support me as always. If you can, please share the link to my new Ko-Fi page as well. Also, a HUGE shout out to Leeron Heywood for helping out with the challenge in these last couple weeks. They are truly a lifesaver, and their stories are well worth your time. Here’s a link to the spreadsheet they helped me put together of prompts and submissions thus far. This Week’s GuestThis week, I welcomed Terrifying Tales to the show! Find links to his book on Amazon, and a link to his YouTube channel as well below: * Eden - War of the Wolf: Book 1 * Terrifying Tales on YouTube * Check out a new original story from C.J. Knight in The Dread Literary Review October 2025: Horror in the MundaneThe First Indulgence Week 4 Leaderboard* Reliquary of Malevolence by Connor Mancuso * The Watcher in the Glass by BentButTrue * Too Far Gone by Mina Howell * Fragments of the Divine Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Tear in the Eye by Jenifer Jorgenson Narrative Feast #3 Stories * What Remains of the Knowing Sylvienne Ethara * The Chronometer of Doubt by Rebecca Watson (ReBe) * Crescent Convergence by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Fire Tunnel by BentButTrue * Withdrawl by Jenifer Jorgenson * Zombism or Hypothermia? by Leeron Heywood * I need My Husband by Terrifying Tales * The Mothman’s Really Real by Richard Pack * The Seamstress by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Haunting by Artemis * It Crawled Beneath by Verdant Butterfly * The Voice Between Mirrors by Connor Mancuso * All Over. Again. by Jonathan Hogue Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Saved as Draft Podcast! A huge thank you to Morana In Chaos for joining me on this week’s episode. And, don’t forget to enter Hazel’s BookStack giveaway. Click the button below to learn more. Please find all the links from the show below. Morana’s Featured Poetry* Elegy Beneath the Pines* The Girl With One Eye* Limbo (Unholy Trinity - Part One)As mentioned in the interview, a lot of Morana’s work is inspired by Eric LaRocca, so be sure to check out his work as well. I know I will! This Week’s Top First Indulgence Stories* Forgive Me by Connor Mancuso* Just One More by Mina Howell * The Return by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * Variance Within Tolerance by BentButTrue* One More Hit by Wild K. NebulaNarrative Feast #2 Stories* Frying Bacon by Terrifying Tales * The Witness Tree by Maryellen Brady 💗📚 * The Winged Men by Tom Coombe * SAINT NUMB by BentButTrue * Marked and Taken by Leeron Heywood * Beauty Marks by Jenifer Jorgenson * The Architect by Verdant Butterfly * Cursed by Blood by Ashes Of Love Poetry 🔥 * Tokolshe by Brenda - A Voice that Wonders * Hunger by Norm DePlume * The Bearer of the Scythe by Richard Pack* The Binding of Kor’tythr by Connor Mancuso * Dwellers Tomb by Spencer D.W. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

CONTENT WARNING: This poem contains discussion of addiction and self-harm. Please use discretion when reading or listening. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe

Please enjoy this narration of The Order of the Pawn: Chapter Three. Get full access to The Writer's Journey at bradleyramsey.substack.com/subscribe