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Ren Hutchings: Liminal Spaces

On the writing worlds podcast today we are chatting with a speculative fiction author, editor, writing mentor and a dedicated fan of science fiction and fantasy literature. Last year Ren Hutchings released 2 books in an indecently short period of time, The Legend Liminal and An Unbreakable World, a sequel to their 2022 time travelling space opera, Under Fortunate Stars. Ren also writes short fiction and amongst their likes listed on their website are using too many different fonts, enjoy never ending board games and rambling podcasts where the people laugh a lot. You can find out more about Ren and order copies of her books by visiting her website https://www.renhutchings.com/ And you can follow Ren on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/voidcricket And Bluesky here https://bsky.app/profile/voidcricket.bsky.social You can hear bonus content from many of our Writing Worlds guests by joining our Patreon at the Gold Tier or above. There we have exclusive bonus content from many of our Writing Worlds Season One episodes with many more from season two coming soon. Click the link to find out more. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/AltStories⁠ Writing Worlds is created and presented by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory of the audio production company Alternative Stories Find out more about Emily and her work by visiting her website here ⁠https://www.emilyinkpen.com/⁠ Listen to The Dex Legacy and Wasteland, Emily’s award-winning audio drama series here ⁠https://www.emilyinkpen.com/thedexlegacy-home/⁠ And follow Emily on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/⁠ And Bluesky ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/emilyinkpen.bsky.social⁠ You can purchase a copy of Emily Inkpen's book "The Dex Legacy: Season Two Scripts and Commentary" by searching for Emily Inkpen in your local Amazon store Find out more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here ⁠https://linktr.ee/AlternativeStories⁠ Follow them on Instagram here ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/⁠ And Bluesky here ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/storiesalt.bsky.social⁠ If you would like to get in touch with the show to recommend a guest for a future episode or to book a Writing Worlds live show for your convention or literary event please contact us via ⁠office@alternativestories.com⁠ Writing Worlds is free to listen to but not free to make. If you would like to support the show you can join our Patreon to get ad-free and early release episodes of this and all our other shows. We will also be releasing a series of Writing Worlds mini and bonus episodes featuring many of the guests you have heard in this series and our hosts Emily and Chris exclusively for our Patreon backers. Click the link below to find out more. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/AltStories⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1 giờ 6 phút
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Episode 1: "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead"

Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ A friendly game of cards turns into a nightmare for Theo Bazerov in the opening episode of Burnout by Lewis Carter Episode 1 of Burnout "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" was written by Lewis Carter Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In this episode you can hear: Ethan Reid as Theo Miztli Rose as IRIS Chris Gregory as Taj Bran Emily Inkpen as Jess Tom McEnery as Anton Tomasz Clark as McCreedy Alexander Broad as Alfie Richard Campbell as “Hostile” Other voices were played by the cast The music playing in the bar in this episode was by The Lokeys and used with permission https://www.instagram.com/lokeysband/ Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris GregoryBurnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings for this episode Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32 phút
Phần 1, Tập 1

Prologue: "Self Help"

Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ In an underground laboratory within Taj Clan HQ, Caleb is working around the clock on a top secret project. But progress is slow and even Caleb's sef-help tapes aren't giving him the answers he needs. Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory "Self Help" features Miztli Rose as IRIS Charlie Richards as Caleb Emily Inkpen as the voice of the self help tape and Chris Gregory as the ZG race commentator Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings in this episode Language Implied threats of violence Imprisonment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Phần 1, Tập 6

Episode 3: "Hidden Costs"

Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ When a discovery in Rone threatens to send Xenosi politics into another crisis, Minister Kravek is forced to make his first difficult decision. Meanwhile, Zerakin uses the opportunity to protect the Mecha Giant Programme and Sax, Tiriz, Ezran and Vorsie prepare for an uncertain future. STARRING: Marie-Claire Wood as Captain Sarra Sax Karim Kronfli as Lieutenant Quentin Tiriz Sophie Macnair as Sergeant Yzeri Vorsinza George Stagnell as Sergeant Treva Ezran Sarah Golding as General Azrite Zerakin Ethan Reid as Minister Kyne Kravek Nic Lamont as Evra Pomoren Tomascz Clark as Ben and Tom McEnery as Soldier With music by Dr. Allen Stroud Wasteland was written by Emily Inkpen, recorded at Orpheus Studio by Richard Campbell, with production, sound design and editing by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ For more information about the show, visit: https://www.emilyinkpen.com/wasteland To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support To hear about the making of Wasteland and many other audio drama podcasts please visit Sarah Golding's brilliant Indie AF podcast. https://pod.link/1599320192 FOLLOW US • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1 • and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy TRIGGER WARNINGS Wasteland - A Dex Legacy Story is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • Military conflict • Risk to life • Violence • Suicide (twelve soldiers blow themselves up rather than negotiate) • Medical issues • Life-changing Injury (past historic) To hear more about the making of Wasteland and many other audio drama podcasts please visit Sarah Golding's brilliant Indie AF podcast. https://pod.link/1599320192 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Phần 1, Tập 4

Episode 2: "Dustscape"

Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ Landing in the dust of what used to be Rone, Captain Sarra Sax and her team search for survivors. However, representing the Xenosi military at such a time leads to mixed reactions from the locals. Meanwhile, General Zerakin navigates the changing political landscape as an emergency election is called and support for the military - and the Mecha Programme - is called into question. STARRING: Marie-Claire Wood as Captain Sarra Sax Karim Kronfli as Lieutenant Quentin Tiriz Sophie Macnair as Sergeant Yzeri Vorsinza George Stagnell as Sergeant Treva Ezran Sarah Golding as General Azrite Zerakin Jon Glover as Minister Vekitz Ethan Reed as Minister Kyne Kravek David Monteith as Tzuk Velinska and Minister Rizet Chris Gregory as Minister Tazenik Nic Lamont as Evra Pomoren Tom Mcenery as Kriss And Francesca Hayman as Zerakin’s Aide With music by Dr. Allen Stroud Wasteland was written by Emily Inkpen, recorded at Orpheus Studio by Richard Campbell, with production, sound design and editing by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ For more information about the show, visit: https://www.emilyinkpen.com/wasteland To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy • and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy TRIGGER WARNINGS Wasteland - A Dex Legacy Story is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • Military conflict • Risk to life • Violence • Suicide (twelve soldiers blow themselves up rather than negotiate) • Medical issues • Life-changing Injury (past historic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Phần 1, Tập 5

Interlude 2: "Enhancements"

Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ While the results of the Xenosi election roll in, Minister Vekitz joins General Zerakin to watch the broadcast. When the new Minister of Defence, Kyne Kravek, arrives, Zerakin and Vekitz reveal state secrets that put his ideology to the test. STARRING: Sarah Golding as General Azrite Zerakin Jon Glover as Minister Vekitz Ethan Reid as Minister Kyne Kravek and David Monteith as Tzuk Velinska With music by Dr. Allen Stroud Wasteland was written by Emily Inkpen, recorded at Orpheus Studio by Richard Campbell, with production, sound design and editing by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ For more information about the show, visit: https://www.emilyinkpen.com/wasteland To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1 • and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy You can hear our writer / director Emily Inkpen and producer Chris Gregory chatting about the making of Wasteland with Sarah Golding on the latest episode of Sarah's Indie AF podcast here https://pod.link/1599320192/episode/458180811f2e13c154d7cb0436eab50e TRIGGER WARNINGS Wasteland - A Dex Legacy Story is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • Military conflict • Risk to life • Violence • Suicide (twelve soldiers blow themselves up rather than negotiate) • Medical issues • Life-changing Injury (past historic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Phần 1, Tập 3

Episode 2: "If God Is Your Co-Pilot, Swap Seats"

Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ Theo remains imprisoned in Alfie’s bunker whilst IRIS is strangely absent in the second episode of our cyberpunk thriller Burnout by Lewis Carter Burnout is created by Lewis Carter and written by Lewis Carter and Emily Inkpen It is directed by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory In the excerpts from Burnout in this episode you heard Miztli Rose as IRIS Ethan Reid as Theo Alexander Broad as Alfie Tiffany Clare as The Mediator Charlie Richards as The Other Nic Lamont as the Nezabukov Hit Squad Leader With other voices played by members of the cast Burnout is recorded at Orpheus Studio in London by Richard Campbell Production, sound design and editing are by Chris Gregory The original music score for Burnout is written by Chris Gregory Our closing theme “Dolores” is by Charlotte Carpenter Our production company is Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ You can find out more about Burnout by visiting our website https://www.burnoutpod.com/ And you can follow the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/burnout.pod/ Please find the show in your favourite podcast app, subscribe and rate / review the show here https://pod.link/1798982875 Charlotte Carpenter is the composer and performer of our brilliant closing theme "Dolores". Charlotte is a musician and songwriter from the English Midlands and you can find out more about her and listen to and buy her music (including “Dolores”) via her website www.charlottecarpentermusic.com You can also follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ccarpentermusic/ Burnout is free to listen to but not free to make. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast you can Support the show here Trigger warnings for this episode Language Violence Threats of violence Kidnap / abduction Imprisonment Drug use Car accident Vomit Graphic depictions of injury Graphic depictions of military action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33 phút
Phần 1, Tập 2

Episode 1: "The Bomb"

Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ The civil war between Xenos and Rone has been raging for 12 years. The Xenosi government has promised an ultimate solution to the conflict and after years of research and development, Captain Sarra Sax and her team of Mecha pilots are hoping to lead the way. But are they the “final solution” the government is talking about? And if not, what is the Mecha Programme for? STARRING: Marie-Claire Wood as Captain Sarra Sax Karim Kronfli as Lieutenant Quentin Tiriz Sophie Macnair as Sergeant Yzeri Vorsinza George Stagnell as Sergeant Treva Ezran Sarah Golding as General Azrite Zerakin Jon Glover as Minister Vekitz David Monteith as Tzuk Velinska Chris Gregory as Minister Tazenik Emily Inkpen as Auto Eleni Aristeidou as Doctor Osa Srivastava and Derrick Valen as the Xenosi Scientist With music by Dr. Allen Stroud Wasteland was written by Emily Inkpen, recorded at Orpheus Studio by Richard Campbell, with production, sound design and editing by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ For more information about the show, visit: https://www.emilyinkpen.com/wasteland To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy1 • and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy TRIGGER WARNINGS Wasteland - A Dex Legacy Story is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • Military conflict • Risk to life • Violence • Suicide (twelve soldiers blow themselves up rather than negotiate) • Medical issues • Life-changing Injury (past historic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38 phút
24/01/2025 · Nội dung tặng thêm

Wasteland - A Dex Legacy Story: Episode One: "The Bomb"

Subscribe here to listen to the rest of season one of Wasteland - A Dex Legacy Story https://pod.link/1790863463 or search " Wasteland A Dex Legacy Story" wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Patreon for ad-free podcasts and bonus content ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/AltStories⁠ The civil war between Xenos and Rone has been raging for 12 years. The Xenosi government has promised a “final solution” to the conflict and after years of research and development, Captain Sarra Sax and her team of Mecha pilots are hoping to lead the way. But are they the “final solution” the government is talking about? And if not, what is the Mecha Programme for? STARRING: Marie-Claire Wood as Captain Sarra Sax Karim Kronfli as Lieutenant Quentin Tiriz Sophie Macnair as Sergeant Yzeri Vorsinza George Stagnell as Sergeant Treva Ezran Sarah Golding as General Azrite Zerakin Jon Glover as Minister Vekitz David Monteith as Tzuk Velinska Chris Gregory as Minister Tazenik Emily Inkpen as Auto Eleni Aristeidou as Doctor Osa Srivastava and Derrick Valen as the Xenosi Scientist With music by Dr. Allen Stroud Wasteland was written by Emily Inkpen, recorded at Orpheus Studio by Richard Campbell, with production, sound design and editing by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories https://alternativestories.com/ For more information about the show, visit: https://www.emilyinkpen.com/wasteland To support the show, visit: www.thedexlegacy.com/support FOLLOW US • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedexlegacy • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedexlegacy • and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedexlegacy TRIGGER WARNINGS Wasteland - A Dex Legacy Story is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • The Dex Legacy is intended for a mature, adult audience and contains scenes some may find distressing. Complete Trigger Warnings include: • Military conflict • Risk to life • Violence • Suicide (twelve soldiers blow themselves up rather than negotiate) • Medical issues • Life-changing Injury (past historic) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38 phút
09/07/2025

Premee Mohamed: Terraforming

In this episode Chris and Emily chat with novelist and short fiction author Premee Mohamed about the concept and processes of terraforming. Visit Premee's website here https://premeemohamed.com/ Follow Premee on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/premeesaurus/ And on Bluesky here https://bsky.app/profile/premeemohamed.com Writing Worlds is created and presented by Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory of the audio production company Alternative Stories Find out more about Emily and her work by visiting her website here ⁠https://www.emilyinkpen.com/⁠ Listen to The Dex Legacy and Wasteland, Emily’s award-winning audio drama series here ⁠https://www.emilyinkpen.com/thedexlegacy-home/⁠ And follow Emily on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilyinkpen/⁠ And Bluesky ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/emilyinkpen.bsky.social⁠ Find out more about Chris Gregory and Alternative Stories here ⁠https://linktr.ee/AlternativeStories⁠ Follow them on Instagram here ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stories.alt/⁠ And Bluesky here ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/storiesalt.bsky.social⁠ If you would like to get in touch with the show to recommend a guest for a future episode or to book a Writing Worlds live show for your convention or literary event please contact us via ⁠office@alternativestories.com⁠ Writing Worlds is free to listen to but not free to make. If you would like to support the show and receive our eternal gratitude you can do so via this link ⁠https://ko-fi.com/alternativestories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09/07/2025

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1 giờ 4 phút

Welcome to an immersive world of audio drama and audio fiction. These are stories that will immerse you in great scripts, acting and sound design Alternative Stories is an award winning UK based production company making audio drama and fiction podcasts and radio shows.