I decided to take a dive into Thomas Shelby's mind. Here's the result. Please give me a follow if you enjoy the story!Disclaimer:The following is a work of fan fiction using characters from the Peaky Blinders world, which is trademarked by Stev

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#7: “A Freudian Slip”

Oct 22nd, 2023 5m 5s

Thank you to Rebecca for the challenge. Check out her awesome shuffle dancing on Instagram at @rebeccawheele . Cast your mind back to your secondary school days, and these interactions will make perfect sense.Every episode is an original short

#6: "A Love Story Between Two Eternal Things"

Oct 15th, 2023 7m 59s

The full title of the challenge was “A Love Story Between Two Eternal Things that Can Never Touch”. I knew it was going to be something sky-related, but I haven’t ever read a story which uses the Zodiac signs as characters, so I thought, why no

#5: "A Walk to the Chop House"

Oct 8th, 2023 7m 31s

Sometimes, stories can help us face the hard truths, such as where our food comes from.Thank you to Olivia for the challenge. Check out her great singing on Instagram, @bopsbybop Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samu

#4: "An Off-Grid Community Fighting Against Tyranny"

Oct 1st, 2023 8m 6s

Thanks to @choey_g_music, best musician in the world, for the challenge. AI is arguably the next big threat to humanity, if we don't integrate it carefully enough. Do you agree?Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel

#3: "Fighting on Through the Darkness"

Sep 17th, 2023 4m 41s

Thanks to my boy Gunnar for the challenge. This time I’m dealing with serious subjects; namely, addiction and depression.Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.the.writerFind me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@

#2: "A Horror Story That Will Scare the Sh*t Out of Me"

Sep 10th, 2023 12m 3s

Thank you to Eiríkur for the challenge. Sorry mate, I found it difficult to keep it serious. But I can say with certainty that every reasonable person should find the ‘monster’ in this story scary.Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me o

#1: "A Short Story About Miscommunication"

Sep 3rd, 2023 5m 46s

Thank you to Lien for the challenge. She also added that it must pass the Bechdel test. The story passes until the end segment, which I couldn’t resist including. Here we go.Read along here: Samuelhogarth.com/…Follow me on Instagram: @samuel.th

#39 The Clash of Light and Dark in “The Apocalypse Game” (with DC Smith)

Dec 11th, 2022 48m 46s

DC and I discuss his novel and the questions it poses, such as: What defines sentience? How should a society be structured, and who should do the structuring? How do you combine science-fiction with fantasy in a story? Buy The Apocalypse Game a

#38 How to Write for Video Games (with Melissa Grey)

Oct 30th, 2022 39m 30s

Myrkur Games’ Senior Game Writer Melissa Grey joins me to talk about the process of writing a video game. I ask questions such as: what form does the writing take, how does the development team work together, and what aspects are the writers re

#37 Justice and Revenge in “The Redeemer” (with Victoria Goldman)

Oct 23rd, 2022 48m 39s

Victoria explains the inspiration behind her murder mystery novel, the elements necessary for the genre, and the inclusion of Jewish cultural practices in the story. We also discuss her proofreading work.The Redeemer has been chosen as one of t

#36 How to Write Stories for Children (with Ewa Jozefkowicz)

Oct 9th, 2022 42m 45s

Published children’s author Ewa and I discuss the elements necessary for a children’s story, such as moral guidance, education and exposure to life’s truths. Do you want to write a children’s book, or select the right book for your children? Ha

#35 Are Sins Ever Forgiven? “Crime and Punishment” (with Þórarinn Hjartarson)

Oct 2nd, 2022 1h 7m

Tóti (@totitissue1) and I discuss one of the most famous novels of all time: Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment. We ask questions such as: can you ever justify committing a sin, and is it guilt or paranoia that makes criminals confess? Wh

#34 How to Tell your Marketing Story to Increase Sales (with Mandy McEwen)

Sep 25th, 2022 50m 13s

Marketing expert Mandy and I discuss the story behind marketing: the pros, cons, and how susceptible we are to corporate messaging. How much is fact, how much is fiction? Do you want to learn more about how marketing works, or how to market you

#33 Allegories and Feminism in “The Lodger” (with Helga Jónsdóttir)

Sep 18th, 2022 59m 42s

Helga and I discuss some stories written by Icelandic political figure and author Svava Jakobsdóttir, who has a unique and captivating writing style. Read “The Lodger and Other Stories” if you want to be shocked and entertained, then listen to

#32 Hardship and Generosity in “Forget Russia” (with L. Bordetsky-Williams)

Sep 11th, 2022 44m 21s

I chatted with Lisa Bordetsky-Williams about her novel, detailing the lives of several characters in Russia during two time periods: the 1930’s and the 1980’s. The privation, propaganda and sense of community are all well-detailed by Lisa, who

#31 KATLA and Other Dark Stories (with Lilja Sigurðardóttir)

Sep 4th, 2022 51m 22s

Join me and award-winning writer Lilja Sigurðardóttir (@sigurdardottirlilja) as we discuss both her crime fiction and her work on the Netflix series KATLA. What was your favourite KATLA episode? Check out Lilja’s works at https://www.liljawrite

#30 How to Analyse a Novel (with Dr. Jessica Murphy)

Aug 28th, 2022 1h 4m

Dr. Murphy, an Adjunct Professor in the English department at the University of Iceland, shares her thoughts on critical reading, and her tips on how to write an essay about a novel. Check out Dr. Murphy’s novel, Wishbone, available as an eBook

#29 Sport Narratives (with Pétur Marinó Jónsson)

Aug 21st, 2022 47m 31s

MMA expert and commentator Pétur and I discuss the narratives circulated in modern sport, such as advanced promotion and athletes being ‘characters’. Check out Pétur’s MMA website, http://mmafrettir.is/ Follow him on Instagram at @pmj2 Read my

#28 Historical Fiction and War Stories (with Geraint Jones)

Aug 7th, 2022 48m 21s

British Army veteran Geraint tells us about his process of researching and writing historical fiction, and how his own experiences provided inspiration for his novels. An intense and engaging listen. Listen to Geraint’s podcast, Veteran State o

#27 Finding Time to Read (with Halldór "Dóri" Karlsson)

Jul 24th, 2022 1h 4m

Listen in to fellow book-lover Dóri and I discussing our favourite books, book-to-film adaptations and how we find time to read.Follow Dóri on Instagram at @doridinoCheck out his Icelandic podcast, Sterakastið, at https://open.spotify.com/show/

#26 Stories Through Music (with Joe "Choey G" Gentilcore)

Jul 10th, 2022 40m 12s

Choey G talks us through his process of song writing and the inspiration behind his debut album, TIME? which released on July 9th, 2022. We became pumped up and talked about chasing your goals and staying committed.Find Joe's music here:Spotify

#25 Humanity's Narratives (with Dr. Gregory Alan Phipps)

Jul 3rd, 2022 1h 5m

Dr Phipps joins me again to discuss the narratives humanity has created to survive/thrive/function. We delve into religion and its origin and purpose, politics, and the media. Stay until the end for a funny outtake! Find Greg’s publications at

#24 Stories Through Poetry (with Angela Marie)

Jun 19th, 2022 44m 25s

Published poet Angela shares her experience with creating poetry, and reads and explains one of her own creations. Find Angela on Instagram at @angel_writer Buy her poetry book at https://www.amazon.com/Once-Around-Halo-Journey-Grieving/dp/148