Story Discovery Podcast

Onyx Publications presents the Story Discovery Podcast, offering free, narrated short stories, poetry, and flash fiction that appear in Etched Onyx Magazine. More information about the podcast, the magazine, and Onyx Publications can be found at www.onyxpublications.com. Settle in, and enjoy the show.


All Episodes

Nothing, Egg Whites, Nothing by Piper Gourley

Nellie’s state of mind leads to a crash that breaks her arm, but her limb isn’t the only thing that’s broken. Follow Nellie as she smooths the sharp edges of her life into curves while hiding the truth from her brother. After the reading we talk with …

Losing Singularity and Other Poems by Lila Rutishauser

On today’s show we hear five poems by Lila Rutishauser. Her works plumb the space between past and present, parent and child, and the purity and wonder of youth. Afterward, Lila shares her ‘Old Soul’ perspective on writing a crappy first draft and th …

Get Me the F Out of Here by Donald Capone

The Russian phone roulette has begun, and you wonder if you’re next. Find out what happens in this flash fiction story that too many of us have faced in these trying times. Afterword, we talk with Donald Capone about his path to writing, his unique d …

Hollywood Forever by Jordan Canio

Rising star Roy Ashcroft fears his career is on a downward trajectory. When seeking help from a studio kingmaker, Roy is offered a lifeline, but will it come at an unspeakable price? After the reading, we talk with Jordan about his tenacious approac …

From Windows by Dennis Maloney

These six poems by Dennis Maloney will take you from beaches to mountains to bedrooms. Lush with imagery and loss, we’re sure you’ll enjoy them all. After the narration, special guest AM Ringwalt, professor of creative writing at Belmont University a …

A Sign from Above by Gavin Boyter

Felix avoids purchasing the stuffed squirrel, but life throws all kinds of things at you, including signs. What do they mean and where will they lead? After the reading we talk with Gavin Boyter about his career in freelance writing, movie making, a …

Big-Avocado-WarmSpell-by-Francis-Fernandes

On today’s show we hear three poems by Francis Fernandes that delve into the interpersonal, the challenge of finding perfection in a world gripped by invisible dangers, and the small pleasures of music and sunshine. Afterward, we hear from Francis ab …

Big, Avocado and Other Poems by Francis Fernandes

On today’s show we hear three poems by Francis Fernandes that delve into the interpersonal, the challenge of finding perfection in a world gripped by invisible dangers, and the small pleasures of music and sunshine. Afterward, we hear from Francis about …

Le Petit, Le Grand, and Le Mal by Melissa LaDuc

Follow a high-school teacher as she attempts to find zen while confronting the daily challenges of supporting her students in an ever-increasing atmosphere of do-more-with-less. After the story, we talk with Melissa about real-life teaching challenge …

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