Haunted UK Fiction

Ink & Influence – R.L. Stine

Between the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we’re taking a moment to step away from the stories—and into their origins. Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

In this episode, we turn our attention to R.L. Stine, and the ideas that shaped his legacy.

If you enjoy scary stories with an odd and sometimes gory twist, may we suggest the following episodes available on Haunted UK Fiction:

The Retribution of Parson Beelzebub Brown: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-14-the-retribution-of-parson-beelzebub-brown-by-jed-vesper--68484280

I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-15-i-wish-it-could-be-christmas-every-day-by-willerby--68484290

Episode Credits:
Written by: Melissa West
Narrated by: Steven Holloway
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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Ink & Influence – Daphne DuMaurier

Between the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we’re taking a moment to step away from the stories—and into their origins. Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

In this episode, we turn our attention to Daphne DuMaurier, and the ideas that shaped her legacy.

If you enjoy eerie gothic stories, may we suggest the following episodes available on Haunted UK Fiction:

Rattle Chains: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-05-rattle-chains-by-ellen-forkin--68079138

Mother Never Liked Dead Things: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-06-mother-never-liked-dead-things-by-s-c-fisher--68134389

The Lady of the Stairs: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-13-the-lady-of-the-stairs-by-lj-aldon--68531425

Episode Credits:
Written by: Melissa West
Narrated by: Steven Holloway
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

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Ink & Influence – Bram Stoker

Between the stories we tell, there are the stories that shape them. While we prepare for the next season of Haunted UK Fiction, we’re taking a moment to step away from the stories—and into their origins. Ink and Influence is a short-form series from Haunted UK Fiction, exploring the authors, ideas, and moments that gave rise to some of the darkest and most enduring works of fiction.

In this episode, we turn our attention to Bram Stoker, and the ideas that shaped his legacy.

If you enjoy stories about vampires, may we suggest the following episodes available on Haunted UK Fiction:

Bloodsuckers: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-07-bloodsuckers-by-james-alderson--68079141

The Overcoat: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s01-episode-09-the-overcoat-by-ld-brown--68141362

Episode Credits:
Written by: Melissa West
Narrated by: Steven Holloway
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered by: Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/haunted-uk-fiction--6761767/support.

CALL FOR SEASON 3 SUBMISSIONS

Hello dear listeners! We’ve come to the end of Season 1 of Haunted UK Fiction, and the start of a new year. We hope you have enjoyed the stories featured here as much as we have loved discovering and sharing them. It’s been wonderful connecting with both writers and listeners over the last few months, and we’re excited about the future of Haunted UK Fiction!

In season 1, we introduced Flash Fiction Friday so our shorter story submissions would have a home. Starting in season 2, we will introduce Serial Sundays, in which longer stories and novellas will be broken down into multiple episodes and released in serial format. Our regular episodes will continue to be released on Wednesdays. With these adjustments, there truly is a place in our show for every story.

All openings for Season 2 have been filled, but we are currently collecting submissions for Season 3 – So if you’ve written a story with paranormal or supernatural themes… whether it’s a ghostly tale, a sci-fi story, something about otherworldly encounters, or a cryptid feature… we want to read it! The most important thing to note is that we are open to story submissions from all writers. Whether you are a published or aspiring author, or someone who casually writes when the fancy strikes and time allows, we want to hear from you! We are simply looking for great, original, captivating stories.

If you’ve written something that you enjoy reading, chances are listeners will enjoy it too! So don’t be afraid – the only scary part should come whilst listening to the episodes! - if you have a tale waiting in the wings, whether it’s in a long-neglected notebook, or something that has been waiting for the perfect time to be freed from the confines of your imagination… why not put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, and send your story to [email protected] – that’s [email protected]

What have you got to lose? The next story to be featured on our show… could be yours!

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Join us by the fireplace for a cozy chat with Steve and Melissa of Haunted UK FIction. We discuss how the podcast came about, run through the fantastic stories and the writers who shared them with us (and you amazing listeners!) throughout our first season, and talk about our hopes and goals for the future. It's an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek into our process and how we work together to make Haunted UK Fiction the best it can be. Cheers to the new year, everyone!

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