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TALL TALE TV - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Stories Chris Herron
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4.8 • 49 Ratings
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Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy short stories? Do you love getting lost in a good book or audio drama? Tall Tale TV has you covered. With modern fiction from around the world, professionally narrated just for you, Tall Tale TV is your premier destination for bite-size audiobook adventure.
My name is Chris Herron, a professional voice actor, and Every Monday and Friday I professionally narrate short stories from around the world. From epic fantasy to space opera, steampunk to urban sci-fi, and everything in between. Most episodes are stand-alone short stories, but I also mix in book excerpts and episodic novels, and novellas for a variety of content.
But beyond that, I believe in bringing authors and readers together, which is why each episode includes detailed information about the featured author. In many cases, you'll have the opportunity to connect with them and discover even more of their amazing work.
Tall Tale TV was born out of a personal experience. When I went temporarily blind for a year, I turned to audiobooks and audio drama as an escape. Once my sight was restored, I decided to pay it forward and become an audiobook narrator myself. This podcast is my gift back to the community.
Don't miss out on this exciting journey of discovery and imagination. Tune in to Tall Tale TV at http://www.TallTaleTV.com and let me take you on a journey you'll never forget.
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"365 Short Stories" - A Collection of Short Stories - by Timothy Michael Cooper
365 Short Stories ep.651 A story a day for all of 2023. Here are some of the author's favorites.
Timothy Michael Cooper is an award-winning filmmaker, comedian, and script consultant. He wrote and directed the Writers Guild Award-nominated CONCIERGE: THE SERIES, starring SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's Kate McKinnon. His short comedy LEMON premiered at Tribeca, played at festivals around the world, sold to United Airlines and Amazon Prime, and is being developed for TV.
He’s been part of the writers’ room for the Writers Guild Awards for nine years, writing jokes and sketches for Jimmy Fallon, Amy Schumer, Amber Ruffin, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kenan Thompson, Ava DuVernay, Michelle Buteau, and many more.
In addition to writing and directing for film, theater, podcasts, and video games, Timothy is a proud member of the Writers Guild of America, the Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective, and the Hollywood Radio & Television Society. Read a new story every day at 365shortstories, and find out more about Timothy’s work at blueprintscreenwritinggroup.com.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV
Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- Story Submission ----
Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- About Tall Tale TV ----
Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.
During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.
Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.
Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!
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All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords -
Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 5 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron
Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 5 (book 5) ep.650 A Royal Pain
Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/
or
listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/
listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/
Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/
Listen to book 3.5 https://talltaletv.com/series-an-interlude-of-intrigue/
Listen to book four https://talltaletv.com/series-of-portals-and-portents/
Listen to book five https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/
---- Listen Elsewhere ----
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV
Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- Story Submission ----
Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- About Tall Tale TV ----
Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.
During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.
Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.
Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!
---- legal ----
All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords -
"When the Sea Calls" - Fantasy Short Story - by N.V. Devlin
When the Sea Calls ep.649 Too many broken promised can lead to a broken spirit.
N.V. Devlin writes dark and speculative fiction to better make sense of the world. N.V. was the 1st Runner-Up for Indecent Magazine's 2022 Queer Quivers Contest and has had or will have work appear in the Creepy Podcast, Tales from the Moonlit Path, and Rebellion LIT's The Start anthology. Some favorite authors include Edgar Allan Poe, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Joyce Carol Oates, Shirley Jackson, and Neil Gaiman, and N.V. aspires to someday write even a fraction as well as them. Find N.V. on Instagram (@nvdevlin).
---- Listen Elsewhere ----
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV
Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- Story Submission ----
Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- About Tall Tale TV ----
Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.
During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.
Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.
Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!
---- legal ----
All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords -
"The Ammuntadore" - Fantasy Short Story - by Luis Paredes
The Ammuntadore ep.648 Even Nightmares Have Their Demons.
Luis Paredes is a horror, fantasy, and weird fiction writer living in New York. When not crafting strange tales, you can find Luis tinkering with old typewriters, drawing, or pursuing his other passion—running.
His debut novella, Out On a Limb, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers. Find Luis on Instagram @luisparedeswrites or on Twitter @Luis_Writes
Out On a Limb: https://books2read.com/u/4AvqVK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisparedeswrites/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Luis_Writes
---- Listen Elsewhere ----
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV
Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- Story Submission ----
Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- About Tall Tale TV ----
Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.
During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.
Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.
Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!
---- legal ----
All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords
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"Risen" - Fantasy Short Story - by Andrew Hughes
Risen ep.647 War is the same everywhere, only the soldiers change.
Andrew has been writing and publishing short stories for the past decade. They have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies, including Penumbric and on the No Sleep Podcast. His fantasy novella, Children of the Arc, was published in 2023 by TWB Press. He currently lives in Arizona, working as a middle school English teacher, and mediating heated debates between his roommates, a Maine Coon cat and the world’s most rambunctious husky.
Novella by Andrew Hughes: https://amzn.to/3qIVFrx
---- Listen Elsewhere ----
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV
Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- Story Submission ----
Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- About Tall Tale TV ----
Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.
During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.
Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.
Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!
---- legal ----
All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords
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Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 4 (book 5) - Sci-Fantasy Serialized Novel - by Lesley Herron
Of Risk and Relativity, Ch. 4 (book 5) ep.646 Trash Cow.
Listen to the book five playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/
or
listen to book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/
listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/
Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/
Listen to book 3.5 https://talltaletv.com/series-an-interlude-of-intrigue/
Listen to book four https://talltaletv.com/series-of-portals-and-portents/
Listen to book five https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/
---- Listen Elsewhere ----
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV
Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- Story Submission ----
Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com
---- About Tall Tale TV ----
Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision.
During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks.
Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers.
Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!
---- legal ----
All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords
Customer Reviews
Absolutely Fantastic - Crimally Underrated
I’ve been a big fan of horror short story podcasts (e.g. Otis Jiry’s Scary Stories Told in the Dark) for a while, but sometimes I’m not in the mood for a fright, so I was looking for a fantasy version of that format when I stumbled on this absolute gem. The story selection is of the highest quality, Chris’s personality is warm and inviting, his delivery and voice acting are top notch, and he gets right to the story with no fluff or ads. The icing on the cake is that this podcast is still running, unlike many hidden gems I discover long after their expiration dates - if you’re reading this, Chris, please, never stop!
I recently started listening to Lesley Herron’s book series starting with “Of Monsters and Mushrooms” and am absolutely enthralled. This series alone would be more than worth its own podcast. The plot is superb, the world rich and imaginative, and the characters feel genuinely alive. I’ve listened to nothing at work but these chapters for a few days now, and I’ve found myself laughing and smiling ear to ear almost all day at the witty dialogue, the comical scenarios, and just the substance of the story. Thank you Lesley for enriching my days so much with your wonderful writing!
Is there any way to support you guys? Have a patreon, or hard copies of your book for sale? I want to support your excellent content. I’m also curious about the original works by J D Wiley, which I haven’t been able to find online
The Best Podcast
I absolutely love this podcast I listen to it over on Spotify and have been listening since October 2021 and I’m just overly in love with this show. My favorite series is the one written by his wife. I’ve even been inspired to write a short story based on two characters from the first book and look forward to soon submit it in hopes that it’s worthy to be on the podcast. I’m still behind on the episodes but I love feeling like I’m binge listening to the podcast. I hope Chris continues to do this for years to come. This is just the perfect podcast ever and I love the different voices for the characters and everything. Can I just say again that I just love this podcast lol.
Talented Narrator and Wonderful Stories!
This is a fun podcast that is a delightful escape from the daily grind. Chris is a talented narrator who has worked hard from his early shows (which were fine!) to now where his accents and narration pace are just terrific. He clearly enjoys reading these stories - and I enjoy listening to the diverse stories he provides.
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