http://storycastrob.co.uk/ Welcome to the world of StorycastRob! Here you'll find my readings of stories, usually mine, across a wide range of sci-fi and fantasy genres. Podcast Generator 1.4 - http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:46:04 +0100 en (c) Rob Edwards 2011 http://storycastrob.co.uk/images/itunes_image.jpg http://storycastrob.co.uk/ Welcome to the world of StorycastRob! Here you'll find my readings of stories, usually mine, across a wide range of sci-fi and fantasy genres. Sci-fi, Fantasy and more! Rob Edwards Rob Edwards storycastrob@gmail.com no I read my latest Inklings story, Virtue's Blade, and talk pirate stories with fellow Inklings author Brent A Harris I read my latest Inklings story, Virtue's Blade, and talk pirate stories with fellow Inklings author Brent A Harris http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-08-14_39_mag_16_virtues_pirate.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-08-14_39_mag_16_virtues_pirate.mp3 46:45 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:35:52 +0100 I read chapter one of my new novella-in-progress, Improbable Cause. Listen to the next chapter on my Patreon! I read chapter one of my new novella-in-progress, Improbable Cause. Listen to the next chapter on my Patreon! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-06-20_38_mag_15_improbable_start1.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-06-20_38_mag_15_improbable_start1.mp3 31:43 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:38:41 +0100 A friend from work has been bugging me to record a Sherlock Holmes story, so... there, Ivan, happy now? Listen to my reading of the Holmes classic The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. A friend from work has been bugging me to record a Sherlock Holmes story, so... there, Ivan, happy now? Listen to my reading of the Holmes classic The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-05-23_37_mag_14_home_from_holmes.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-05-23_37_mag_14_home_from_holmes.mp3 61:58 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Thu, 23 May 2019 20:01:36 +0100 A complete fantasy western by me: Jack King was a gambler, gunslinger and celebrity, but when a goblin homesteader comes to kill him, he must face the mistakes he made in his youth. A complete fantasy western by me: Jack King was a gambler, gunslinger and celebrity, but when a goblin homesteader comes to kill him, he must face the mistakes he made in his youth. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-04-18_36_mag_13_chancey_fate.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-04-18_36_mag_13_chancey_fate.mp3 53:59 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:32:42 +0100 My second reading from Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, this time it's Red Tide Rising by Sara Codair My second reading from Gunsmoke and Dragonfire, this time it's Red Tide Rising by Sara Codair http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-03-15_35_mag_12_red_tide.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-03-15_35_mag_12_red_tide.mp3 34:35 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:36:21 +0000 A weird west story from the upcoming anthology Gunsmoke and Dragonfire A weird west story from the upcoming anthology Gunsmoke and Dragonfire http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-02-11_34_mag_11_lonesome.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-02-11_34_mag_11_lonesome.mp3 34:30 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:51:02 +0000 My reading of the wonderful Secret War by Leo McBride, originall in Inklings Press's Tales from Alternate Earths My reading of the wonderful Secret War by Leo McBride, originall in Inklings Press's Tales from Alternate Earths http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-01-21_33_mag_10_secret_war.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2019-01-21_33_mag_10_secret_war.mp3 37:28 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards story, alternate historyno Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:36:44 +0000 To celebrate the release of the anthology Somebody, Save Me! I read my story from the book, a superhero tale called Law: Three. To celebrate the release of the anthology Somebody, Save Me! I read my story from the book, a superhero tale called Law: Three. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-12-18_32_mag_9_law_three.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-12-18_32_mag_9_law_three.mp3 43:02 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:53:54 +0000 In a bite-sized podcast, I read a short story featuring rebooted TV, talk shows and alternate timelines. In a bite-sized podcast, I read a short story featuring rebooted TV, talk shows and alternate timelines. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-11-22_31_mag_8_professor_spitfire.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-11-22_31_mag_8_professor_spitfire.mp3 11:36 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:48:49 +0000 First episode of a two-part story. He's a clone warrior in a clone species, but something has gone wrong - he's too tall! First episode of a two-part story. He's a clone warrior in a clone species, but something has gone wrong - he's too tall! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-10-15_30_mag_7_paint_by_numbers_1.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-10-15_30_mag_7_paint_by_numbers_1.mp3 31:51 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:18:13 +0100 A brand new complete story from me and an interview with fellow Inklings author Stephen Hunt A brand new complete story from me and an interview with fellow Inklings author Stephen Hunt http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-09-11_29_mag_6_interview_at_equinox.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-09-11_29_mag_6_interview_at_equinox.mp3 39:04 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Tue, 11 Sep 2018 11:51:04 +0100 This month, a reading of Jeff Provine's story from Tales from the Underground, the wonderfully creepy The Thing Inside the Cave. Follow Jeff on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JeffProvine This month, a reading of Jeff Provine's story from Tales from the Underground, the wonderfully creepy The Thing Inside the Cave. Follow Jeff on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JeffProvine http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-08-10_28_mag_5_thing_in_the_cave.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-08-10_28_mag_5_thing_in_the_cave.mp3 28:37 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:32:06 +0100 In this episode, stories to celebrate the approach of Tales from Alternate Earth volume 2! A piece of falsh fiction from me, and a Sidewise nominated story from AE1, Twilight of the Mesozoic Moon. In this episode, stories to celebrate the approach of Tales from Alternate Earth volume 2! A piece of falsh fiction from me, and a Sidewise nominated story from AE1, Twilight of the Mesozoic Moon. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-07-03_27_mag_4_mesozoic_lament.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-07-03_27_mag_4_mesozoic_lament.mp3 77:30 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Tue, 03 Jul 2018 13:17:20 +0100 Two new stories by Jane Jago and Christopher Keene and I tell you why I love audiobooks, with examples Two new stories by Jane Jago and Christopher Keene and I tell you why I love audiobooks, with examples http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-06-04_26_summoning_perfect_books.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-06-04_26_summoning_perfect_books.mp3 44:00 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:55:06 +0100 Two new stories by Geoff Habiger and Sam Kates, and I discuss some beloved audio drama Two new stories by Geoff Habiger and Sam Kates, and I discuss some beloved audio drama http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-05-02_mag_2_angelica_carpaccio_drama.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-05-02_mag_2_angelica_carpaccio_drama.mp3 25:54 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Wed, 02 May 2018 09:23:55 +0100 In a new format for the podcast, I read stories by Claire Buss and E.M. Swift-Hook and discuss my favourite Big Finish audio plays. In a new format for the podcast, I read stories by Claire Buss and E.M. Swift-Hook and discuss my favourite Big Finish audio plays. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-04-04_episode_24_magazine_1_passion_double_bf.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-04-04_episode_24_magazine_1_passion_double_bf.mp3 33:08 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:38:39 +0100 In the FINAL CHAPTER (of the podcast version) of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt, Wessex and Brodan take the fight to Volnark's forces directly. In the FINAL CHAPTER (of the podcast version) of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt, Wessex and Brodan take the fight to Volnark's forces directly. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-03-02_episode_23_council_of_war.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-03-02_episode_23_council_of_war.mp3 31:31 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:09:56 +0000 In (the new) Chapter 11, we get a big reveal! Matt finally learns the secret of the prophecy, and in the process realises that the situation is much worse than they had realised. In (the new) Chapter 11, we get a big reveal! Matt finally learns the secret of the prophecy, and in the process realises that the situation is much worse than they had realised. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-02-07_ep_22_writ_in_tears_and_steel.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-02-07_ep_22_writ_in_tears_and_steel.mp3 24:14 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:15:52 +0000 In Chapter 11 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt tries to go a day without using his magic. In Chapter 11 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt tries to go a day without using his magic. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-01-20_ep_21_sword_and_sorcery.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2018-01-20_ep_21_sword_and_sorcery.mp3 24:35 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Sat, 20 Jan 2018 11:06:32 +0000 We take a break from Writ in Blood and Silver, for a special tale of snow and ice inspired by Finland, which celebrates 100 years of independence this year We take a break from Writ in Blood and Silver, for a special tale of snow and ice inspired by Finland, which celebrates 100 years of independence this year http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-12-06_ep_20_emperor_of_the_north.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-12-06_ep_20_emperor_of_the_north.mp3 32:31 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:45:33 +0000 In Chapter 10 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt trains too hard, talks to himself, and comes to a decision. In Chapter 10 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt trains too hard, talks to himself, and comes to a decision. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-11-03_ep_18_going_south.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-11-03_ep_18_going_south.mp3 25:14 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:08:23 +0000 In Chapter 9 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt faces off against a minion of the Demon single-handed. In Chapter 9 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt faces off against a minion of the Demon single-handed. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-10-10_ep_18_when_the_pupil_is_ready.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-10-10_ep_18_when_the_pupil_is_ready.mp3 32:52 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:01:33 +0100 In Chapter 8 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt learns more about Arthur Wessex, the demon Volnark and encounters another of the demon's minions. In Chapter 8 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt learns more about Arthur Wessex, the demon Volnark and encounters another of the demon's minions. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-09-21_ep_17_swings_and_roundabouts.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-09-21_ep_17_swings_and_roundabouts.mp3 27:21 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:05:22 +0100 In Chapter 7 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt learns some self defense, ninja-wizard style! In Chapter 7 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt learns some self defense, ninja-wizard style! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-08-07_ep_16_i_know_kung_fu.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-08-07_ep_16_i_know_kung_fu.mp3 28:21 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Mon, 07 Aug 2017 13:38:47 +0100 In chapter 6 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt has to come to terms with a new discovery about himself, and what better way than over a pint and a conversation about cooking? In chapter 6 of Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt has to come to terms with a new discovery about himself, and what better way than over a pint and a conversation about cooking? http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-07-03_ep_15_wisdom_of_the_camel.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-07-03_ep_15_wisdom_of_the_camel.mp3 24:02 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:27:01 +0100 In chapter 5 of my urban fantasy novel, Matt recovers from the day before and comes to terms with life surrounded by demons... In chapter 5 of my urban fantasy novel, Matt recovers from the day before and comes to terms with life surrounded by demons... http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-06-05_ep_14_river_in_egypt.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-06-05_ep_14_river_in_egypt.mp3 17:44 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:04:44 +0100 Can Matt survive his encounter with the Man in Red? And if he does, how is he going to explain all this to Kate? Can Matt survive his encounter with the Man in Red? And if he does, how is he going to explain all this to Kate? http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-05-04_episode_13_demon_drink.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-05-04_episode_13_demon_drink.mp3 25:51 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Thu, 04 May 2017 08:50:47 +0100 In chapter 3 of my urban fantasy novel, Matt deals with the new information he's learned, and goes out looking for proof. In chapter 3 of my urban fantasy novel, Matt deals with the new information he's learned, and goes out looking for proof. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-03-31_episode_12_mir.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-03-31_episode_12_mir.mp3 27:43 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:13:11 +0100 In Chapter 2 of my urban fantasy novel, Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt learns more about Prof Arnie and City Man, and the dangers lurking beneath London. In Chapter 2 of my urban fantasy novel, Writ in Blood and Silver, Matt learns more about Prof Arnie and City Man, and the dangers lurking beneath London. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-02-28_chapter_2_passenger_action.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-02-28_chapter_2_passenger_action.mp3 25:05 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:13:25 +0000 This is chapter 1 of my new podcast epic, an Urban Fantasy set in 90s London called Writ in Blood and Silver! This is chapter 1 of my new podcast epic, an Urban Fantasy set in 90s London called Writ in Blood and Silver! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-02-06_writ_chapter_1.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-02-06_writ_chapter_1.mp3 26:41 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:15:16 +0000 A reading of my story The Lair of the Thunderlord from Inklings Press's anthology Tales of Wonder. A reading of my story The Lair of the Thunderlord from Inklings Press's anthology Tales of Wonder. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-01-25_storycastrob-9-dare-the-lair.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2017-01-25_storycastrob-9-dare-the-lair.mp3 50:59 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards Story, science fantasy, fantasy, science fictionno Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:47:39 +0000 A mini episode of the podcast, where I read a short story I wrote at age 11. If you enjoy it, I encourage you to visit http://www.rnib.org.uk/donations-and-fundraising/donate-now to make a donation to the RNIB. A mini episode of the podcast, where I read a short story I wrote at age 11. If you enjoy it, I encourage you to visit http://www.rnib.org.uk/donations-and-fundraising/donate-now to make a donation to the RNIB. http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2016-08-31_dragon_valley.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2016-08-31_dragon_valley.mp3 7:37 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Wed, 31 Aug 2016 11:35:00 +0100 My story from the Inklings Press anthology Tales from Alternate Earths My story from the Inklings Press anthology Tales from Alternate Earths http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2016-08-19_7_alt_history_take_2.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2016-08-19_7_alt_history_take_2.mp3 35:48 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Fri, 19 Aug 2016 06:56:41 +0100 Another complete story, from the anthology from Inklings Press called Tales from the Universe Another complete story, from the anthology from Inklings Press called Tales from the Universe http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2016-02-11_6_tales_of_murder.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2016-02-11_6_tales_of_murder.mp3 28:33 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards no Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:24:56 +0000 Bumper Hour Long Edition! Bumper Hour Long Edition! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2013-06-16_its_a_five_-_lons.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2013-06-16_its_a_five_-_lons.mp3 67:32 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards Science Fiction, Fantasy, Short story, audiobookno Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:06:55 +0100 Swashing the bucklers! Working the fields! Visiting the castle! Swashing the bucklers! Working the fields! Visiting the castle! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2011-12-12_but_what_is_it_four.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2011-12-12_but_what_is_it_four.mp3 36:46 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards Science Fiction, Fantasy, Short story, audiobookno Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:38:10 +0000 A writer challenged! Helicopter! Westhaven deleted scene! A writer challenged! Helicopter! Westhaven deleted scene! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2011-10-25_three_with_every_purchase.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2011-10-25_three_with_every_purchase.mp3 26:13 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards Science Fiction, Fantasy, Short story, audiobookno Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:28:21 +0100 Infiltration! Murder in the Dark! A Really Big Map! Infiltration! Murder in the Dark! A Really Big Map! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2011-08-18_twice_upon_a_time.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2011-08-18_twice_upon_a_time.mp3 31:34 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards Science Fiction, Fantasy, Short story, audiobookno Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:51:16 +0100 Giant spaceships! Romance in a coffee shop! Lizards attack! Giant spaceships! Romance in a coffee shop! Lizards attack! http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2011-07-25_pilot_storycast.mp3 http://storycastrob.co.uk/?p=episode&name=2011-07-25_pilot_storycast.mp3 28:15 storycastrob@gmail.com (Rob Edwards) Rob Edwards Science Fiction, Fantasy, Short story, audiobookno Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:52:23 +0100