The Tiny Bookcase

The Tiny Bookcase

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

Episodes

December 8, 2025 53 mins

Ben and Nico have an utterly delightful time chatting with Rick Danforth, award-winning short fiction author and champion martial artist.

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The epic Rick Danforth, short fiction author and champion martial artist, joins Ben and Nico for the prompt 'Conservation'.  

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November 24, 2025 78 mins

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.

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November 17, 2025 46 mins

Ben and Nico develop two stories to add to the 'Pile'.

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November 10, 2025 38 mins

Nico and Ben tell a brace of stories written for the prompt 'Skeleton'.

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November 3, 2025 41 mins

The tremendous Athena Stevens gives an interview and chats with Ben and Nico about telling stories on the stage and the page.

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October 27, 2025 76 mins

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".

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October 20, 2025 49 mins

Nico and Ben write two new stories for the prompt "Interest".

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October 13, 2025 56 mins

Two new tales from Ben and Nico for you to "Keep".

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October 6, 2025 46 mins

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.

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September 29, 2025 90 mins

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!

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September 22, 2025 63 mins

Tej Turner, author of the 'Avatars of Ruin' series, showcases an excerpt from his work in this Showcase episode.

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September 8, 2025 45 mins

Dan Coxon runs the gauntlet of questions on The Tiny Bookcase.

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September 1, 2025 72 mins

Acclaimed writer and editor Dan Coxon joins Ben and Nico, with all three writing to the prompt 'Linen'.

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August 25, 2025 85 mins

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

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August 18, 2025 125 mins

Catherine Mayer, brilliant writer and activist, joins Ben and Nico for the first-ever SHOWCASE episode.

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August 11, 2025 43 mins

Ben and Nico interview Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill to find out all about his approach to telling tall tales.

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August 4, 2025 70 mins

Epic Fantasy and Horror author Ivor K. Hill joins Ben and Nico in writing for the prompt 'Indulge'.

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July 28, 2025 52 mins

Emergent writer Chiara Stark chats with Ben and Nico about storytelling and identity.

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July 21, 2025 61 mins

A corking trio of tales, with one from the up-and-coming writer Chiara Stark!

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