Lisa Manterfield is the author of literary suspense for young and not-so-young adults. She gives away her stories as free, serialized audiobooks..
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This week, I share a sneak peek of a new serialization of my first novel, A STRANGE COMPANION, and ask for your feedback on a possible Season 2 of the podcast.
This is the final installment of Em’s story. This week, we find out what Em had to say to Dr. Reynolds and what’s in store for her now. Plus, I'll tell you about the lockdown breakers of the 1600s an…
Em gets her first taste of freedom and finds out what happened to Aiden. Plus, I'll tell you the true story of the real Emmott Syddall.
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Things were looking dire for Em last week. Find out if she makes it back from the darkness in this week's episode. Plus I share more true stories from the real plague village of Eyam.
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After Ro's cruel call, Em wakes up to find something has changed for her... and it's not good. Plus, I talk about how Ray Bradbury inspired a one-word chapter, and the friend who validated my decisio…
Em confronts her mum and gets a message from Ro. Plus, I get insight into the work of our first responders and frontline workers.
Em finds herself alone and confronts Aiden about Dad. But Aiden has news of his own. Plus, I've noticed a strange phenomenon in my TV and movie watching.
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Aiden comes with news for Em and discovers her secret. Plus, I share how a trusted first reader's suggestion prompted the twist in this week's episode.
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Em deals with the aftermath of her sneak visit to see Deb, and Aiden arrives with news. And as I wrap up a draft of my new novel-in-progress, I reflect on the challenges of focusing during these stra…
After sneaking into Bubble City to see Deb, Em confesses to her Dad. His response surprises her. Plus, I talk to Rayne Lacko, author of Dream Up Now, about self-care during the pandemic.
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Em goes into the Care Ward to find Deb. Plus, meet the entrepreneurs of the 1600s who took advantage of The Great Plague.
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Desperate for news of Deb, Em makes a big decision to "use her strengths." Plus I talk to author Julie Mayerson Brown about the joys of escaping into a good book and why we love hopeful—if not entire…
Aiden visits Em and arrives with a very special gift. Plus, I take a look at some unexpected pandemic silver linings.
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This week, Em celebrates her birthday on lockdown and gets a big surprise. I discuss my preparations for wildfire season and the added complication of evacuating during a pandemic.
Em and her neighbors get finally get some good news, and Aiden has something to tell Em. Plus, I report in on my experience at the Mendocino Coast Writer's Conference, and look at what we can learn f…
Em goes looking for Deb in Bubble City, and Dad takes matters into his own hands. Plus I look at how to evolve in this new pandemic life.
Tempers fray when Em attends a memorial for the victims. I head to the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference...via Zoom, of course. Plus, learn about the annual memorial service that still takes place i…
Em gets to grips with the new quarantine protocol, and Dad reveals a secret weapon hidden in the cellar. Plus, I chat with author Mary Jo Hazard about mental health, surviving lockdown, and her new n…
Em finds herself in hot water with her dad and I celebrate a book birthday with presents (for you!)
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Emmott is called in for a Contact Tracing Survey and the chance to talk to Aiden. I share a fascinating tidbit about the survivors of the Eyam plague.
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