Content Warning: This episode includes descriptions of potential child and sexual abuse. A seemingly innocuous email sets off a cascade of hard-feelings, memories, and past trauma. Type along with Kathleen as she works through her emotions. You’ll experience a slow-reveal of a troubled history as she crafts her response. After the reading, Tomas Zandir discusses the ins-and-outs, as well as the ‘why’ he uses gender neutral pronouns in his writing. Tomas describes his approach to ghost writing, provides some humorous examples of unique stories, and relays some wisdom about your writing ideas. If you’d like to read this story or learn more about Tomas, head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

Young Eusebio is caught in a spiral, trying to turn back time, as he struggles with the consequences of violence – not least of which is his own. Giles Kelvage’s profound story explores elements of choice, friendship, and innocence in a world of poverty and guns. Afterward, Giles shares his approach to writing (hint: it takes work) and discusses why he focuses on the major themes of humanity. If you’d like to read this story or learn more about Giles Kelvage, head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.

A coffee shop, a dog park, a coterie of liars attract and repel in this humorous story by V.J. Hamilton. Without giving anything away, suffice it to say that our pets may be smarter than we know. After the reading, V.J. delves into the roots of this story and her choice to have a unique narrative perspective. We also learn how her ultra-rural Canadian childhood, current big-city living, as well as a resume with multitudinous jobs, has shaped V.J.’s perception of the absurd and the delightful bit of human behavior. If you’d like to read her story or learn more about V.J., head over to Etched Onyx Magazine at www.onyxpublications.com. All audio and story material are copyright 2024, all rights reserved.