AFM Storytime

Andy Hesford
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Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. AFM are open all year for submissions so why not get your story in. Send your fantasy story in to AFM.Storytime@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 05/14/2023

    AFM Storytime S1-E8 - Micro fiction showcase

    Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. We are showcasing Micro fiction stories this episode. Each story is no more than 300 words. A Cautionary Tale by Steve Gibney a magician gathers ingredients for a summoning. To Serve The Anvil by Ceridwen Cerides, an overworked blacksmith contemplates his trade and Nagash's Folly by Dean Hodsfry, a person is tormented by internal demons, what happens next? AFM Storytime is a podcast in partnership with Arena Fantasy Magazine. AFM is a new writing magazine focusing on fantasy stories. Check us out via arenafantasymagazine.net The magazine and E-zine are published four times a year. It has stories from up and coming authors and useful tit-bits of information on growing as a writer. Magazines are published in March, June, September and December and cost £3.75 to purchase from our website ⁠https://www.arenafantasymagazine.net/afmshop⁠ or head here its up to you ⁠https://afmshop.onlineweb.shop/⁠ If you would like to leave a message or comment about the story or Podcast then you can do so via the following methods. Email: ⁠afm.storytime@gmail.com⁠ Twitter ⁠https://twitter.com/arenafantasyma1 ⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/arenafantasymagazine/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ArenaFantasyMagazine/⁠ If you want to try Novel Factory here is my affiliate link ⁠https://bit.ly/arenafantasymagazine⁠ it is worth the free trial. Finally if you want to submit a story to be read out by me email ⁠afm.storytime@gmail.com⁠ with Submission: by in the subject line and you never know I could read your story out next time. I love coffee so if you want to support the podcast, buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AFMStorytime

    15 min

  2. 04/30/2023

    AFM Storytime S1-E7- Witch River by Emma-Lynn Piccolo

    Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. This episodes story is Witch River by Emma-Lynn Piccolo, we find Maya, looking to meet someone at an abandoned Barn, but who she meets is unexpected. This entry was the winner of March 22 issue of the Say what competition. The story had to have the stand alone dialogue line "You thought I was dead. How pathetic!" AFM Storytime is a podcast in partnership with Arena Fantasy Magazine. AFM is a new writing magazine focusing on fantasy stories. Check us out via arenafantasymagazine.net The magazine and E-zine are published four times a year. It has stories from up and coming authors and useful tit-bits of information on growing as a writer. Magazines are published in March, June, September and December and cost £3.75 to purchase from our website ⁠https://www.arenafantasymagazine.net/afmshop⁠ or head here its up to you ⁠https://afmshop.onlineweb.shop/⁠ If you would like to leave a message or comment about the story or Podcast then you can do so via the following methods. Email: ⁠afm.storytime@gmail.com⁠ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFMStorytime Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/arenafantasymagazine/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ArenaFantasyMagazine/⁠ If you want to try Novel Factory here is my affiliate link ⁠https://bit.ly/arenafantasymagazine⁠ it is worth the free trial. Finally if you want to submit a story to be read out by me email ⁠afm.storytime@gmail.com⁠ with Submission: by in the subject line and you never know I could read your story out next time. AFMS are also looking for voice actors to act in upcoming episodes, if you want to register your interest email Afm.Storytime@yahoo.com please attach a headshot, list of credits and also a voice reel if applicable.

    13 min

  3. 04/16/2023

    AFM Storytime S1-E6 - A Darkened Path by Rachel Adkins

    Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. This episodes story is A Darkened Path by Rachel Adkins. This story is a dark fantasy Horror about the fall of a great City all from the last words of a dying princess. This episode also contains voice actors (in order of Appearance) Mary-Ann Stanck - The Dying Princess - https://www.castingcall.club/marystan Ignacio Loera - The Physician - ⁠https://www.castingcall.club/iggyiggyiggy⁠ Kevin Navarro - The King - https://www.castingcall.club/kgnavarro AFM Storytime is a podcast in partnership with Arena Fantasy Magazine. AFM is a new writing magazine focusing on fantasy stories. Check us out via arenafantasymagazine.net The magazine and E-zine are published four times a year. It has stories from up and coming authors and useful tit-bits of information on growing as a writer. Magazines are published in March, June, September and December and cost £3.75 to purchase from our website ⁠https://www.arenafantasymagazine.net/afmshop⁠ If you would like to leave a message or comment about the story or Podcast then you can do so via the following methods. Email: ⁠afm.storytime@gmail.com⁠ Twitter ⁠https://twitter.com/arenafantasyma1 ⁠Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/arenafantasymagazine/⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ArenaFantasyMagazine/⁠ If you want to try Novel Factory here is my affiliate link ⁠https://bit.ly/arenafantasymagazine⁠ it is worth the free trial.

    30 min
  4. AFM Storytime S1-E5 - A Bumper 3 stories

    04/02/2023

    AFM Storytime S1-E5 - A Bumper 3 stories

    Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. We have a bumper 3 stories this episode. Still Alive by Byron De Beer a magician an his apprentice gets trapped by a mythical creature. Bargaining Chips by Danielle Mikhals, a father and daughter have ran out of teeth to make wishes with, how do they get more wishes? The Wand by Angela Lombardo, two squire's try to rob their lord but get more than they bargained for. AFM Storytime is a podcast in partnership with Arena Fantasy Magazine. AFM is a new writing magazine focusing on fantasy stories. Check us out via arenafantasymagazine.net The magazine and E-zine are published four times a year. It has stories from up and coming authors and useful tit-bits of information on growing as a writer. Magazines are published in March, June, September and December and cost £3.75 to purchase from our website https://www.arenafantasymagazine.net/afmshop or head here its up to you https://afmshop.onlineweb.shop/ If you would like to leave a message or comment about the story or Podcast then you can do so via the following methods. Email: afm.storytime@gmail.com Twitter https://twitter.com/arenafantasyma1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/arenafantasymagazine/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ArenaFantasyMagazine/ If you want to try Novel Factory here is my affiliate link https://bit.ly/arenafantasymagazine it is worth the free trial. Finally if you want to submit a story to be read out by me email afm.storytime@gmail.com with Submission: by in the subject line and you never know I could read your story out next time.

    17 min
  5. AFM Storytime S1-E4 - Forest of Secrets by Rebekah Cooper

    03/05/2023

    AFM Storytime S1-E4 - Forest of Secrets by Rebekah Cooper

    Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad.  ***Trigger warning this episode contains scenes of injury, murder and may offend some listeners***  This episode's story is Forest of Secrets by Rebekah Cooper and was the winner of September 21's forbidden Friendship prompt. We meet Amelie who is on a quest for a secret herb, but not all goes as smoothly as she would like.  AFM Storytime is a podcast in partnership with Arena Fantasy Magazine. AFM is a new writing magazine focusing on fantasy stories. Check us out via arenafantasymagazine.net The magazine and E-zine are published four times a year. It has stories from up and coming authors and useful tit-bits of information on growing as a writer. Magazines are published in March, June, September and December and cost £3.75 to purchase from our website https://www.arenafantasymagazine.net/afmshop If you would like to leave a message or comment about the story or Podcast then you can do so via the following methods. Email: afm.storytime@gmail.com Twitter https://twitter.com/arenafantasyma1 Insta: https://www.instagram.com/arenafantasymagazine/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ArenaFantasyMagazine/ If you want to try Novel Factory here is my affiliate link https://bit.ly/arenafantasymagazine it is worth the free trial.

    29 min
  6. AFM Storytime S1-E3 - Birth of the Harbinger by Dean Hodsfry

    02/19/2023

    AFM Storytime S1-E3 - Birth of the Harbinger by Dean Hodsfry

    Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. ***Trigger warning this episode contains scenes of sexual violence, murder and may offend some listeners*** This episode's story is The Birth of The Harbinger by Dean Hodsfry. There is an Assassin in Ancient Thebes who has a mission to kill the people that destroyed his family. Welcome to the Birth of The Harbinger. https://deanhodsfryauthor.wixsite.com/deanhodsfry AFM Storytime is a podcast in partnership with Arena Fantasy Magazine. AFM is a new writing magazine focusing on fantasy stories. Check us out via arenafantasymagazine.net The magazine and E-zine are published four times a year. It has stories from up and coming authors and useful tit-bits of information on growing as a writer. Magazines are published in March, June, September and December and cost £3.75 to purchase and until 28/02/23 we will be donating 50p to UKCC head here to get more info. Links to the talented voice actors used in this episode Michael Tricca - Xander -https://www.michaeltricca.com/ Kristina Molina - Kyra - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10068950/ Scott Brand - Messina - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12512503/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4 Morrison James -Palos - https://www.imdb.me/MorrisonJames

    24 min
  7. AFM Storytime S1-E2 - Road to Justice by Victoria Liiv

    02/05/2023

    AFM Storytime S1-E2 - Road to Justice by Victoria Liiv

    Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. This episode's story is Road to Justice by Victoria Liiv. We hear about Arthur who village has been raided again, but things are going to change for Arthur  AFM Storytime is a podcast in partnership with Arena Fantasy Magazine. AFM is a new writing magazine focusing on fantasy stories. Check us out via arenafantasymagazine.net The magazine and E-zine are published four times a year. It has stories from up and coming authors and useful tit-bits of information on growing as a writer. Magazines are published in March, June, September and December and cost £3.75 to purchase and until 28/02/23 we will be donating 50p to UKCC head here to get more info.

    15 min
  8. AFM Storytime S1-E1 - The Arena by Catherine Mason

    01/22/2023

    AFM Storytime S1-E1 - The Arena by Catherine Mason

    Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. This episode's story is The Arena by Catherine Mason. We hear about A lady who fights in the arena after losing a poker match does she win or lose you will have to listen to find out.   AFM Storytime is a podcast in partnership with Arena Fantasy Magazine. AFM is a new writing magazine focusing on fantasy stories. Check us out via arenafantasymagazine.net The magazine and E-zine are published four times a year. It has stories from up and coming authors and useful tit-bits of information on growing as a writer. Magazines are published in March, June, September and December and cost £3.75 to purchase and until 28/02/23 we will be donating 50p to UKCC head here to get more info.

    18 min
  9. AFM Storytime - Preview

    EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    AFM Storytime - Preview

    Welcome to AFM Storytime  Every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad.  This Preview episode is taken from the wining entry of March 22's The AFM 300 it is titled Interrupted Battle by Steven Gibney. We meet Klaudia and Benedictus just as their armies square off against each other but not all is as it seems!! AFM are always on the lookout for good quality fantasy stories for our magazine and also for this podcast. You can view all our current contests at https://www.arenafantasymagazine.net/competitions or send your story to submissions@arenafantasymagazine.net

    4 min

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Welcome to AFM Storytime, where every two weeks you get to hear a story by a different author. Some of these authors are unpublished some are published. These authors have submitted a story to one of Arena Fantasy Magazine's writing competitions or submitted a general story. Some of these stories are short whilst others are not. As the name suggests these are primarily fantasy stories, think of Knights in epic battles, think about magical creatures good or bad. AFM are open all year for submissions so why not get your story in. Send your fantasy story in to AFM.Storytime@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Andy Hesford
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
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