Best Holly Payne Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 40: Nina Schuyler - In This Ravishing World 57:16

12h ago57:16

57:16

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Life in Death by Allister Nelson 19:17

4h ago19:17

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In "Life in Death," Allister Nelson treats us to a lifetime of interactions between a young woman named Miriam and the angel of death. But why does she alone have this special relationship with the angel? Allister Nelson is a poet and author whose work has appeared in Apex Magazine, The Showbear Family Circus, Eternal Haunted Summer, SENTIDOS: Revi…

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The World is Always Ending by Maia Brown-Jackson 18:44

16m ago18:44

18:44

In "The World is Always Ending," Maia Brown-Jackson imagines a multiverse of minotaurs, labyrinths and humans. "The World is ALways ending" first appeared in "The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction." Maia Brown-Jackson is a symphony of papercuts, banged-up knees, and stubborn determination. She believes in the altruism of strangers, the power …

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Don't you Cry by Jennifer Peaslee 14:26

14d ago14:26

14:26

Two men have a magical key that surprises them with gifts. At what point will they question if the benefits outweigh the consequences? Jennifer Peaslee (she/her) is a dark fiction writer with an affinity for fairy tales and folklore. She lives in Atlanta with her cat, Trouble, and runs bleeding typewriter, a community for new and emerging writers. …

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Ep. 270: The Dance Eternal by Kevin Hogg 17:52

14d ago17:52

17:52

Two friends meet in an abandoned barn and dance the night away. What will come the next night? Kevin Hogg is a high school English and Law teacher in British Columbia's Rocky Mountains. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Carleton University and is a longtime Chicago Cubs fan. Outside of writing, Kevin enjoys Lime Pepsi, grapefruit juice, and lem…

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Ep. 39: Kevin Smokler - Brat Pack America 50:54

18d ago50:54

50:54

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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The Ghost in the IKEA Store by Ken Foxe 21:29

18d ago21:29

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Why would a ghost haunt a sterile, modern IKEA store? And how do you send them on their way? Ken Foxe is a writer and transparency activist in Ireland. He is the author of two non-fiction books based on his journalism and likes to write short stories of horror, SF, and speculative fiction. Previous Stories: www.kenfoxe.com/short-stories/ Twitter: w…

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The Darkness Beyond the Farm Back Gate by Tim Law 11:15

26d ago11:15

11:15

On a family farm in Australia, the back gate on a farm opens to a mysterious world. It’s all fun and games until… Tim lives with his family in Southern Australia in a little town called Murray Bridge. He is pretty sure that the Library where he works is haunted, although it is quite new so he is still trying to figure out why. Tim is starting to di…

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Flesh & Blood by Manaly Talukdar 16:32

1M ago16:32

16:32

A story that explores the conflict between light and dark, good and evil, and the uncertainty sometimes of which is which. Manaly Talukdar was chosen as a finalist for her short fiction "Where is Grandpa?" in "The League of POETS" Weekly Contest (Week 1). She has been featured in Wilderness House Literary Review, Across The Margin, BlazeVOX Journa…

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Empty Night by Rick McQuiston 17:43

1M ago17:43

17:43

Three people are trapped in a house surrounded by ghosts. They know intuitively that the ghosts are to be avoided, but why? And what happens if the ghosts get inside? Rick McQuiston is a horror fanatic who has been writing for over 25 years. He's had over 400 publications so far and is currently under contract with Raven Tale Publications for sever…

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Ep. 38: Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket) Poison for Breakfast 57:35

1M ago57:35

57:35

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 265: Grandma's Cooking and Other Poems by Holly Payne-Strange 8:30

2M ago8:30

8:30

Payne-Strange molds a family recipe, travel to Venice, a beloved doll and a love affair into disgusting and horrifying incidents that leave you fearful and content, happy to have gone on the journey. Holly Payne-Strange is a novelist, poet and podcast creator. Her writing has been lauded by USA Today, LA weekly and The New York Times. Additionally,…

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The Magicians Assistant by Michael Fowler 19:55

2M ago19:55

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A down-on-his luck magician finds an assistant with skills and tricks he could only aspire to have. But, just what kind of magician is she? Michael Fowler is a humor and science fiction writer living in Ohio. You can read "The Magician's Assistant" at https://www.kaidankaistories.com. Website: kaidankaistories.com Follow us on: Twitter/X Instagram …

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Come Gentle Night by Roly Andrews 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

A miserable Monsignor banished to the Philippines is asked to perform a secret marriage between a human and an Aswan or vampire. Is the match made in heaven? hell? or on Earth? Roly Andrews lives in Nelson, NZ, in his spare time he enjoys tramping. After many years of practising, he is still trying to learn to play the trombone! A champion for ever…

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Through the Shadow Glass by Arpad Nagy 22:54

2M ago22:54

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Some children explore the strange movement and reflections in a mirror. Is it a recently deceased loved one saying their last goodbyes or something more sinister? Arpad Nagy is a 50yr old proud Hungarian Canadian throwback romantic man who loves to write. After sustaining work injuries and being relegated to desk work, he dove into writing and has …

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Burn by Nathan Perrin (revised version) 20:09

2M ago20:09

20:09

Firemen know fire, they control it, and they deal with whatever a fire throws at them--until that something is a ghost from the past. "Nathan Perrin (he/him/his) is a writer and Anabaptist pastor in Chicagoland. He holds an MA in Quaker Studies, and is a doctoral student studying Christian Community Development at Northern Seminary. His doctorate w…

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Ep. 37: Jason Roberts: Every Living Thing 52:53

3M ago52:53

52:53

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Ep. 260: Site 23 by James Rumpel 11:58

3M ago11:58

11:58

A family is warned to leave their campsite or suffer the consequences. Will they heed the warning? If not, what are the consequences? James Rumpel is a retired high school math teacher who has greatly enjoyed spending some of his free time turning a few of the odd ideas circling his brain into stories. He lives in Wisconsin with his wonderful wife,…

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SEALAB IV by Stephen A Roddewig 23:49

3M ago23:49

23:49

Scientists exploring the deep sea encounter unexplained phenomena. Unexplained until they meet the perpetrator. Is it friend or foe? Stephen A. Roddewig is an award-winning storyteller and playwright from Virginia (USA). He won second place in the 2023 Vocal Painted Prose challenge, and his stories are featured in Abyss & Apex, Diet Milk Magazine, …

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A Wake by S. E. Will 21:08

3M ago21:08

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Today’s character is certain that her fiancee’s mother doesn’t like her. But when the mother dies just a few hours after announcing the engagement, what does that mean for her relationship? Is she to blame for the family matron’s untimely death? And will she still get the family heirloom ring? S.E. Will lives in the Midwest, where she writes about …

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Night Bus by Rick Sherman 13:32

3M ago13:32

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If you lose a child, the sight of a school bus can rip your grief wide open. But what does it mean when a school bus shows up in the middle of the night? Rick Sherman (he/him) is a retired award-winning Magician/Mentalist living in the manicured suburbs of Long Island, New York. Finding himself with a surfeit of free time he has turned to writing w…

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Ep. 36: Ramona Ausubel - THE LAST ANIMAL 52:20

4M ago52:20

52:20

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Godmother Death by Allister Nelson 25:01

4M ago25:01

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A man goes in search of a godly godparent for his newborn daughter. But, when humans and gods form relationships, does the human always get what they want? Allister Nelson is an avid fan of fantasy romance, world mythology, and writing! She is a Pushcart Prize nominee, Tea Witch, armchair occultist, cult aficionado, Taylor Swift Truther, and big ti…

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Ep. 245: Scattered Hauntings by Simina Lungu 12:44

4M ago12:44

12:44

Today’s character attracts the supernatural. But why? To introduce strange creatures to the world? Or because a horrible fate awaits? Simina Lungu is a speculative fiction writer currently residing in Timisoara, Romania. She has several short stories published in places such as Night Picnic, CommuterLit, or Dark Fire Fiction. Her writings explore p…

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Who is falling behind when it comes to gendered pay? | Sydney icon Danny Lim on protest and power | School students across Sydney strike for Palestine 25:01

5M ago25:01

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This week on Backchat, producer Libby Hopper breaks down the recently released WGEA data on the gender pay gap of Australian companies. How does your workplace stack up? After that, in honour of remembering another year since the Stonewall riots, we’ve got Danny Lim in the studio to give us his take on the protest landscape in Sydney today. Later o…

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Poetry by Rhonda Parrish 12:46

4M ago12:46

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Five poems--"Doorways," "Hush," "Journeys," "She Laughed," and "The Last Time I Was Here"-- that journey into the afterworld and the feelings of curiosity, discovery, revenge and acceptance experienced by the living and the dead. Like a magpie, Rhonda Parrish is constantly distracted by shiny things. She’s the editor of many anthologies and author …

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Fox Hunt by Linda A Gould 15:50

5M ago15:50

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"Fox Hunt" first appeared in Commuter Lit on September 27, 2022 In Japan, foxes are messengers for the god of agriculture. In today’s story, a farmer hates foxes and spends his life hunting them with his dog trained for the hunt. So, how is it that he remains wealthy and unpunished for killing his god's favorite animal? Linda Gould is an American w…

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Why is Country Music Having a Moment? | Fitness Influencer Scams | Steps Toward Closing the Gap in NSW | 24:20

5M ago24:20

24:20

This week on Backchat we’re chatting all things country music. Have you suddenly got friends who are sending you country songs? Seeing it around social media? We dive into why country music is having its moment right now with producer Dani Zhang. We're also joined by the Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations to hear about their new partnership…

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Ep. 35: Robin Oliveira - A Wild and Heavenly Place 55:42

5M ago55:42

55:42

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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The House by Maia Brown-Jackson 19:14

5M ago19:14

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Small acts of love and beauty can make the difference between wanting to die and wanting to live. In this case, the help comes from an unexpected source. Maia Brown-Jackson is a symphony of papercuts, banged-up knees, and stubborn determination. She believes in the altruism of strangers, the power of direct action, and the use of the Oxford comma. …

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Changes to Doxxing Laws | Asbestos, Asbestos Everywhere! | Syphilis in Australia: A brand new story? 26:30

5M ago26:30

26:30

This week on Backchat we’re discussing the trending issue of doxxing and the new proposal for laws to combat this digital issue. Producer Holly Payne is chatting about Sydney’s asbestos crisis with Shane McArdle from the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute. And Nick Newington takes a look at the increasing issue of Australia’s syphilis ep…

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The Perfect Homogeny by Hana Carolina 12:25

5M ago12:25

12:25

What does it mean to come from "the longest and purest royal bloodline in history?" Hana Carolina is a pseudonym of an Edinburgh-based creative and academic writer. Born in Poland, she moved to Scotland and studied literature, film and television for many years. Since then, she has been working as a tutor, interpreter, and researcher, and publishin…

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Ep. 240: Where They Look Away by Geoffrey Marshall 54:49

6M ago54:49

54:49

A psychic is hired to perform at an exclusive hotel. When he encounters a sad and lonely ghost, he thinks love is all the ghost needs to be released from our world. But something else is keeping the sad ghost and others from moving on. Geoffrey Marshall is a writer in Aurora, Canada. He knows just enough to be dangerous (mostly to himself) in sever…

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Dragging the Hills Shire Council | Breaking Down the ICJ Ruling | The Power of Diverse Storytelling: Sweatshop Literacy Movement's Latest Anthology 30:43

6M ago30:43

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This week on Backchat, producer Sana Shaikh delved into the Hills Shire Council's recent move to halt sponsorship for drag story time events, citing concerns about content aimed at kids. The council, situated in Sydney's vibrant Bible Belt, voted 10-2 to put the brakes on such events. The segment pondered what this decision might mean for LGBTQ+ yo…

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The Gables by Claude Chabot 27:03

6M ago27:03

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After WWII, an injured man plans to recuperate at a countryside manor where he has a strange encounter. Claude Chabot has published five short stories and has produced and directed four radio plays based on his own stories. One of them, an adaptation of his own ghost story, was aired on public radio worldwide. He has also completed a collection of …

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Shark Stigma // Medicare Turns 40 // Stage 3 Tax Cuts For Dummies 23:23

6M ago23:23

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In the wake of another shark related incident in Sydney, Libby Hopper gets into the stigma around shark attacks and the do’s and don’ts for staying safe, not scared, in the water. Medicare just turned 40 - is it in the midst of a midlife crisis? Hear from GP Dr Nicole Higgins on why health providers can no longer afford to bulk bill, the Strengthen…

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Invasion Day and Growing Right-Wing Sentiment in Sydney // ANTaR, Reconciliation, and the Referendum // Parallels Between Indigenous and Palestinian Struggles for Sovereignty 22:30

6M ago22:30

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Holly and Tanita talk to Phoebe McIlwraith (@northbutsouthhh), Bundjalung and Worimi Saltwater woman on Invasion Day and the growing far-right sentiment in Sydney. Further reading: First Nations Futures | Pay The Rent Dr Peter Lewis, president of national advocacy association ANTaR, joins to discuss the future of the 26th of January. Yuin man Keira…

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Rozelle Interchange Chaos // Rip it, Rip It Good: Staying Safe This Summer 22:39

6M ago22:39

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This week on Backchat, we listen to locals and producer Sana Shaikh on the chaos of the Rozelle Interchange’s first two weeks of operation. Then, hear from coastal geomorphologist Professor Rob Brander AKA Dr. Rip on staying safe in the surf this summer. This episode of Backchat aired Saturday 9th December 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Bemoaning Ghost of War by Akira Odani 14:27

6M ago14:27

14:27

A young man suffers for his father's sins. Born in Tokyo and educated at ICU in Japan and Brown University in the United States, Akira Odani wrote for many years for the Japanese media. Today, his interest has turned to writing in English and subjects related to his experiences interacting with the two cultures. He is a member of the Florida Writer…

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Ep. 34: Dean Koontz - The Bad Weather Friend 1:01:00

6M ago1:01:00

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Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles a…

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Indistinguishable by Tyler Markham 26:13

6M ago26:13

26:13

A young man is meeting his girlfriend’s parents for the first time. Is his nervousness from the parents’ oddness or his own secrets? Tyler Markham is a writer and horror enthusiast. Whenever he is not writing, or shivering under his covers with a scary story, he likes to spend time with his wife Chloe and their cranky ten-year-old dog Maggie. You …

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Built on a Dream by Anne Watson, Music performed by Earle Peach 33:00

7M ago33:00

33:00

This week, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Today’s story uses three voices—a house, narrator and historian—and music to tell the stories of generations of people from a town in the Deep South of the US. Yes, it is a tale of bigotry and racism at the micro and macro scales. But also hope and determination to make a better world and a better life. It…

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Ep. 235: Walls. Singing Bushes by Robert Pettus 11:42

7M ago11:42

11:42

Addicts can be ghosts, too. The aftermath of their deaths can be just as tragic as their lives. Robert Pettus is an English as a Second Language teacher at the University of Cincinnati. Previously, he taught in rural Thailand and Moscow, Russia. His short stories have been published in numerous webzines, magazines, podcasts, and literary journals, …

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