Story Discovery Podcast [Short Stories | Poetry | Flash Fiction | Audiobook]

Selected Poems by Stacy Boe Miller

Stacy’s poems will have you smiling at society’s prim modesty, slap you with the reality of fundamentalism, and inspire you to laughter (and maybe tears?) all while reaching into your heart and breaking it open. Still, in the end, you'll feel heard. Stacy is one of those rare poets who combines rhythm, meter, shape, and theme to craft poems from a place of love and empathy. After the reading, award-winning guest, Stacy Boe Miller, relays how she finds time to publish books and poetry, host her own podcast, and pay the bills. Stacy simply believes in poetry — nothing is off limits. Death comes to us all, so why waste time writing about trivial things? You gotta go deep! If you’d like to read her poetry or learn more about Stacy, head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

Paper Cloud by Alan Bell

Names written on slips of paper, a crumpled brown bag, a life measured in relationships - some lost but never forgotten. Alan Bell’s story recalls the personal journey of those impacted by AIDS and the fears and uncertainties of the gay community in the early years of the epidemic. After the reading, Alan relays his connection to the story, his personal experience with the Names Project, and the paradoxical connections between life during the AIDS epidemic and the COVID pandemic. Alan also discusses his unique connection with one of the show hosts in his career as a city planner and writer. If you’d like to read his story or learn more about Alan, head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

A Collection of Poems by Renee Rigdon

Walk with poet Renee Rigdon as she travels along paths in parallel worlds, overhears the language of the garden, wrestles with her ancestors, and wonders on the impact of childhood trauma. These poems are steeped in reflection and rooted in organic metaphor. Due to scheduling conflicts, this episode includes poetry readings only. If you’d like to read these poems or learn more about Renee, head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

Mr. Delaney and his Cat by Maddie Rosales

This quirky tale about a man, a cat, a dogmatic preacher, and a wise elder, will take you on a fun journey into the mind of a feline and up the side of a mountain. During the show, high school student Maddie Rosales shares her old-soul wisdom about editing, submitting, and staying off social media. You’ll also learn how a single teacher can change your life and how food can become a love-language. If you’d like to read Maddie’s story or learn more about her next speculative project, head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

Small Things by Anne Markham Bailey

The death of a turtle in the road forces Ann Markham Bailey to reflect on the tenuous relationship between humans and nature, while also celebrating the wisdom and beauty of the humble turtle. Anne believes that turtles carry the stories that we don’t remember in our headlong rush for tomorrow. After the reading Anne discusses her devotion to the forests of Alabama, forest therapy (it’s a thing), and killing the ‘killing voice’ inside you. If you’d like to read Anne’s essay or learn more about her next essay or poetry, head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

Foaling by Jessica R. Cull

A new farmhand’s arrival stirs unfamiliar feelings in an adolescent youth as she wrestles with childhood joys and burgeoning emotions. Jessica Cull weaves an atmospheric coming-of-age story that is equal parts sinister,  sensual, and tragic. After the reading, learn how Jessica’s career as a copy-writer and her experiences in rural England influence her stories about women seeking control over their lives. If you’d like to read Jessica’s story or learn more about her writing approach, head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.