Firewords Podcast

Firewords
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Firewords is a creative writing podcast run by the editors of Firewords literary magazine. Our aim is to help writers improve their craft and chances of publication.

  1. 09/11/2025

    Two Trains to Tamarind - a reading

    Following our chat with him in the previous episode, we hear a reading from Wm. Brett Hill's upcoming steampunk mystery series, Two Trains to Tamarind - The Mountweazel and Mondegreen Mysteries, Volume 1. This is Chapter 1, read by Jesse Davison. -- If you like what you hear, pre-order your copy here 👇 USA: Direct, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, Amazon UK: Waterstones, Amazon Canada: Indigo You can find Brett on ⁠⁠his website⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. --- A young recruit disappears from a train without a trace. A manor house is haunted by evil spirits. A corpse turns up in a theater basement just before the big show. A thriving marketplace is somehow bleeding money. And a boy who loves a good scrap is nowhere to be found. All against the steam-filled backdrop of a mountain town called Tamarind.​Only one man, Jeremiah Mountweazel, can get to the bottom of all of these strange occurrences, with more than a fair share of help from his colleague Millie Mondegreen - or whatever she’s calling herself today. Between his knack for seeing things others cannot and her ability to be anywhere and anyone she needs to be, there are none better suited for solving improbable mysteries.

    Two Trains to Tamarind - a reading

  2. 09/04/2025

    Wm. Brett Hill on his upcoming steampunk mystery series

    We're chatting to Brett about his upcoming book, Two Trains to Tamarind - The Mountweazel and Mondegreen Mysteries, Volume 1, that we're very excited to publishing as the second release under Firewords Press. You can find Brett on his website, Threads and Instagram, and you can pre-order the book at this linky link 👈 --- A young recruit disappears from a train without a trace. A manor house is haunted by evil spirits. A corpse turns up in a theater basement just before the big show. A thriving marketplace is somehow bleeding money. And a boy who loves a good scrap is nowhere to be found. All against the steam-filled backdrop of a mountain town called Tamarind. ​Only one man, Jeremiah Mountweazel, can get to the bottom of all of these strange occurrences, with more than a fair share of help from his colleague Millie Mondegreen - or whatever she’s calling herself today. Between his knack for seeing things others cannot and her ability to be anywhere and anyone she needs to be, there are none better suited for solving improbable mysteries.

    Wm. Brett Hill on his upcoming steampunk mystery series

  3. 08/31/2025

    Curiosity, CO - a short story by Beth Lincoln

    Today we're digging into the archives to share a story we've previously published. Enjoy the listen! – Curiosity, CO Author: Beth Lincoln Narrated by: Daniel Ehrenworth Artwork by: Berat Pekmezci From Firewords Issue 10: ⁠firewords.co.uk/ten

    Curiosity, CO - a short story by Beth Lincoln

  4. 08/27/2025

    The Making of Maggie Munroe - a reading

    Following our interview with her in the previous episode, JJ Scott shares a reading from her debut novel. This is an excerpt from Chapter 5 - July Heat, in which we meet a smooth operator called Tommy Gunn. -- To find out more head to JJScottAuthor.com

    The Making of Maggie Munroe - a reading

  5. 08/20/2025

    JJ Scott on her debut novel, The Making of Maggie Munroe

    After all these years, it's the first episode of a new season! We're chatting to our very own Jen about her debut novel, The Making of Maggie Munroe – an’ the four men makin a meal o’ it, so they are. Hear Jen (colourfully) introduce those men and why they're failing to win over oor Maggie in wartime Glasgow. Find out more at firewords.co.uk/press and jjscottauthor.com --- “Grabs you from the first page and oozes Glasgow charm!” – Claire S Duffy Meet Maggie Munroe, a girl with the strength of Glasgow in her heart and a bunch of men trying to muscle their way into it. They won't rest until only one has succeeded but, fortunately, she doesn't suffer fools gladly and can see them coming a mile off - with the help of her intuition, her deid mammy and a Knickerbocker glory. It is wartime in Maryhill, Glasgow. The city is in turmoil but, throughout it all, its residents struggle for whatever sliver of normalcy they can get. With the support of a boisterous family and steadfast friends, can Maggie navigate 1930s and 40s societal politics in her attempt to find the right path? Her gang includes her unwavering daddy who often cannot see past the end of his nose, an interfering aunt whose biggest belief is in her own opinion and a train wreck girlfriend striving for acceptance, so, when it comes to the four men makin' a meal o' it, they are in good company. Still, oor Maggie will not go down without a fight.

    JJ Scott on her debut novel, The Making of Maggie Munroe

  6. Season 3, Episode 1 Trailer

    Aaaand we're back!

    *taps mic* Is anyone still out there? We're back for a new season and here's what to expect...

  7. 09/30/2019

    S02E06: Creepy & Unnerving - Dan’s Pick

    Sleep Warbler, by Simon Lowe, is Dan’s Issue 11 pick. Here, he explains how it explores the theme of Power in a disturbing, yet entertaining, way. Grab a copy of Firewords Issue 11 at firewords.co.uk/eleven

  8. 09/16/2019

    S02E05: Heartwarming & Poignant - Jen’s Pick

    Jen picks a memorable piece from Issue 11. Little Jacques and the Bad Man, by Audrey Kalman, has stayed with her since she first read it during the submission round. Here, she discusses why. Grab a copy of Firewords Issue 11 at firewords.co.uk/eleven

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Firewords is a creative writing podcast run by the editors of Firewords literary magazine. Our aim is to help writers improve their craft and chances of publication.

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  • Creator
    Firewords
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Firewords
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