The Tiny Bookcase

<p>The Tiny Bookcase is a short story writing and interview podcast. In each episode, our hosts (Nico & Ben) and the guest write a story using a shared prompt then read it for their own entertainment, and hopefully yours! Support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/thetinybookcase?fan_landing=true</p>

# 242: Interview Rick Danforth

Ben and Nico have an utterly delightful time chatting with Rick Danforth, award-winning short fiction author and champion martial artist. Send us a text Support the show

12-08
53:54

# 241: Conservation with Rick Danforth

The epic Rick Danforth, short fiction author and champion martial artist, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Conservation'. Send us a text Support the show

12-01
01:11:26

# 240: Mike Brooks Showcase

Mike Brooks, author of the God-King Chronicles, joins Ben and Nico to showcase the opening to his new book and talk about his approach to writing. Send us a text Support the show

11-24
01:18:02

# 239: Pile

Ben and Nico develop two stories to add to the 'Pile'. Send us a text Support the show

11-17
46:25

# 238: Skeleton

Nico and Ben tell a brace of stories written for the prompt 'Skeleton'. Send us a text Support the show

11-10
38:46

# 237: Interview with Athena Stevens

The tremendous Athena Stevens gives an interview and chats with Ben and Nico about telling stories on the stage and the page. Send us a text Support the show

11-03
41:10

# 236: Vintage with Athena Stevens

Athena Stevens is an Olivier Award-nominated actor, playwright, and author. Her first book, 'What’s Done Cannot Be Undone', was published with Harper Collins in June 2025 and is available now. In this episode, Athena joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt "Vintage". Send us a text Support the show

10-27
01:16:29

# 235: Interest

Nico and Ben write two new stories for the prompt "Interest". Send us a text Support the show

10-20
49:43

# 234: Keep

Two new tales from Ben and Nico for you to "Keep". Send us a text Support the show

10-13
56:39

# 233: A Creepy Collection

October is here, so get your goth on and join us for a collection of tales of terror from previous episodes. Featuring the work of Nicholas Pullen, Mark Brandon, RJ Barker and the terrible twosome Ben and Nico themselves. Send us a text Support the show

10-06
46:29

# 232: Ramsey Campbell Showcase

The legendary Horror writer Ramsey Campbell reads his story 'Stick-In-The-Mud' and then chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling. An unmissable episode! Send us a text Support the show

09-29
01:30:27

# 231: Tej Turner Showcase

Tej Turner, author of the 'Avatars of Ruin' series, showcases an excerpt from his work in this Showcase episode. Send us a text Support the show

09-22
01:03:50

# 230: Interview with Dan Coxon

Dan Coxon runs the gauntlet of questions on The Tiny Bookcase. Send us a text Support the show

09-08
45:07

# 229: Linen with Dan Coxon

Acclaimed writer and editor Dan Coxon joins Ben and Nico, with all three writing to the prompt 'Linen'. Send us a text Support the show

09-01
01:12:04

# 228: Natasha Siegel Showcase

Natasha Siegel, author of 'As Many Souls As Stars', joins Ben and Nico in a Showcase episode of the Tiny Bookcase. Send us a text Support the show

08-25
01:25:04

# 227: Catherine Mayer Showcase

Catherine Mayer, brilliant writer and activist, joins Ben and Nico for the first-ever SHOWCASE episode. Send us a text Support the show

08-18
02:05:53

# 226: Interview with Ivor K. Hill

Ben and Nico interview Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill to find out all about his approach to telling tall tales. Send us a text Support the show

08-11
43:07

# 225 Indulge with Ivor K. Hill

Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt 'Indulge'. Send us a text Support the show

08-04
01:10:01

# 224: Interview with Chiara Stark

Emergent writer Chiara Stark chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling and identity. Send us a text Support the show

07-28
52:16

# 223: Password with Chiara Stark

A corking trio of tales, with one from the up-and-coming writer Chiara Stark! Send us a text Support the show

07-21
01:01:56

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