I wrote a romance novel called "The Spice of the Autumn Night," a clumsy and meandering tale of friendship and adventure, with inconsistent characterization and a plot that barely holds together. Then, without editing it or improving it in any way, I recorded it, chapter by chapter, as a podcast. Cover art photo by Jodie Morgan (unsplash.com/@twoluckyspoons). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thespice/support
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S2 E11 – The Relish, Chapter 11 – "A Final Act of Friendship"
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In Chapter 11, Marcy Marcy admits some harsh truths to herself, then embarks on a mission to save her friends. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.com, leave me a message on the Anchor mobile app or tweet me @JustinKav. Thanks to …
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S2 E10 – The Relish, Chapter 10 – "A Fresh Start"
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In Chapter 10, Theodora faces ensnarement by the sinister reception manager Copeland, and Marcy Marcy discovers, for the first time ever, the true delight of the Spice. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.com, leave me a message o…
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S2 E9 – The Relish, Chapter 9 – "Another Kind of Relish"
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In Chapter 9, Marcy Marcy encounters resistance to her investigation, and Carolyn experiences a nightmare from the past. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.com, leave me a message on the Anchor mobile app or tweet me @JustinKav. …
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S2 E8 – The Relish, Chapter 8 – "Not as it May Seem"
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In Chapter 8, Carolyn makes an unsettling discovery about the Eagle and Thrush, and the friendship between Theodora and Marcy Marcy reaches its breaking point. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.com, leave me a message on the Anc…
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S2 E7 – The Relish, Chapter 7 – "A Threat and a Beckon"
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In Chapter 7, Carolyn, Theodora, and Marcy Marcy set out to uncover the secrets of the Eagle and Thrush, and one of them takes a sensual journey that ends in terror. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.com, leave me a message on t…
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S2 E6 – The Relish, Chapter 6 – "From Relish to Hellish"
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In Chapter 6, Carolyn and her friends realize that someone or something will stop at nothing to keep them from finding the Relish, and a guest of the Eagle and Thrush meets their tragic demise. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.…
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S2 E5 – The Relish, Chapter 5 – "When Darkness Comes"
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In Chapter 5, Carolyn and her friends enjoy the luxury, mixology, and gastronomy of the Eagle and Thrush, but after their casual dinnertime conversation is interrupted by a gong and a crash, their entire world is turned upside down. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in tou…
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S2 E4 – The Relish, Chapter 4 – "Eagle and Thrush"
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In Chapter 4, Carolyn and her friends leave for their winter weekend getaway, and discover that there's something not quite right about the Eagle and Thrush. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.com, leave me a message on the Ancho…
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S2 E3 – The Relish, Chapter 3 – "From Spice to Relish"
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In Chapter 3, Carolyn discovers that turning Spice into Relish is indeed possible, and Fanny helps her friends to reconcile with a gift from beyond the grave. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.com, leave me a message on the Anch…
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S2 E2 – The Relish, Chapter 2 – "Looking to the Heavens"
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In Chapter 2, a mysterious supernatural event brings Carolyn and her friends closer together, and helps them discover that there is more to life than The Spice of the Autumn Night. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, email me at spiceautumnnight@gmail.com, leave me…
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S2 E1 – The Relish, Chapter 1 – "Ashes to Ashes"
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Welcome back to another ridiculous story featuring your favorite ladies from Derby Falls! It's time for a brand new adventure, "The Relish of the Winter Dawn," and I can't wait to share it with you. In Chapter 1, Derby Falls is blanketed in a layer of snow, and a layer of grief. How has life changed since Carolyn and the gang returned from Kenya fu…
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In November 2019, I decided to continue the adventures of Carolyn and her friends with a sequel to "The Spice of the Autumn Night." Now, it is time to share it with the world. I hope you will join me over the next 13 weeks as we read "The Relish of the Winter Dawn." Also, if you would like to get in touch, you can send an email to spiceautumnnight@…
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S1 E13 – The Spice, Chapter 13 (S1 Finale)
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It's Chapter Thirteen, the final chapter. How will it end? The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. To get in touch, leave me a message on the Anchor mobile app or tweet me @JustinKav. Thanks to Jodie Morgan for the cover art. See more of Jodie's photos at unsplash.com/@twoluckyspoons. …
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In Chapter Twelve, a chance encounter at the Urgent Care sends Carolyn rocketing into orbit around a new and heretofore unexplored solar system by the name of Personal Fulfillment and Sexual Ecstasy. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. New episodes are released every weekend. To ge…
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In Chapter Eleven, the ladies struggle to make sense of their dreams, and for one of them, coming to terms with her inner turmoil has violent consequences. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. New episodes are released every weekend. To get in touch, leave me a message on the Anchor…
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In Chapter Ten, Fanny and Theodora search for meaning within the dialogue of their dreams, courtesy of Carolyn's dead Grandmother Fimbity. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. New episodes are released every weekend. To get in touch, leave me a message on the Anchor mobile app or tw…
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In Chapter Nine, Carolyn and Marcy Marcy come to terms with the many-sidedness of their feelings for Dirk Cluey, and the four ladies decide that maybe Grandmother Fimbity might not have been so crazy after all. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. New episodes are released every wee…
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In Chapter Eight, Carolyn struggles to cope with her recent heartbreak and her rejection of her grandmother’s ghost, but a showdown at the airport threatens to disenspicen not just Carolyn, but all four of our heroines. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. New episodes are released …
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In Chapter Seven, Carolyn prepares in earnest for her long-awaited meeting with Jean-Pierre. But as she readies herself for her long overdue enspicening, is everything as rosy as it appears? This week's episode also marks the halfway point of The Spice of the Autumn Night. Can you believe I've read over 27,000 words to you over the last seven weeks…
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In Chapter Six, the ladies learn that the consequence of pursuing one's spice is that a spicy new life can test even the strongest bonds of friendship. And while Carolyn struggles to accept Fanny's and Theodora's zesty new realities, the spice path that she herself is walking seems to fork in two. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced…
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In Chapter Five, jealousy and confusion complicate the ladies’ pursuit of their spice, and a decision to reclaim her destiny presents Carolyn with a potential game-changing encounter. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. New episodes are released every weekend. To get in touch, leav…
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In Chapter Four, the ladies finally arrive in Nairobi. Carolyn is about to discover that finding her spice won’t be as easy as she thought, Fanny and Theodora take their own first, spicy steps, and Marcy Marcy explores the city's culinary delights. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, N…
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In Chapter Three, Carolyn's resolve is tested, but will help be at hand from an unexpected source? The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavanagh, in Reno, NV. New episodes are released every weekend. To get in touch, leave me a message on the Anchor mobile app or tweet me @JustinKav. If you enjoyed this e…
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In Chapter Two, we are introduced to an element of the supernatural, as Carolyn, Fanny, Theodora, and Marcy Marcy, start to take back control over their lives. If you're unfamiliar with National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), check it out at www.NaNoWriMo.org. The Spice of the Autumn Night was written, produced, and presented by me, Justin Kavana…
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Chapter One, in which Carolyn realizes that she’s not alone in her discontent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thespice/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thespice/support
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In November 2018, I took part in National Novel Writing Month, an annual creative writing challenge in which I set a goal to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. The result was "The Spice of the Autumn Night," a clumsy and meandering tale of friendship and adventure, with inconsistent characterization and a plot that barely holds together. I could…
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