In which we discover that a good heart is a very vauable commodity, the loss of a vine that provides excellent unlimited free wine can cause distress and that sometimes there is more than one beautiful maiden in a story but sometimes she's just a fox.
Read MoreLaughing Eye, Weeping Eye or The Vine Variation
This is another stories only episode, due to reasons too numerous to mention here. I hope they find you in the spirit they left me: gentle, heartwarming and uplifting, the last one is particularly seasonal.
Read MoreThe Story Equivalent of a Crackling Fire, a Warm Drink and a Hug
In which we discover how much damage elves and curses can do, how even powerful beings can suffer and that mysterious housekeepers often have a hidden agenda. In addition, we learn that if you have a useful magic stone you should always put it in your pyjama pockets whilst you sleep. Just in case.
Read MoreHildur, Queen of the Elves or Christmas in the Land of Ice and Fire
Would you like to hear a winter tale or six? I have put together a compilation of my December tales from last year so you can fully indulge in the spirit of winter.
Read MoreA Collection of Winter Tales
In which we discover that a Hand of Glory is not always the solution you might think it is, pretending to be asleep is sometimes the cleverest & bravest option and that its surprising what you can achieve with a bowlful of milk
Read MoreThe Hand of Glory or The Miracle of Milk
This is a bonus episode of an interview I did with Taffy Thomas MBE about his wonderful new treasury of food folk tales and recipes, beautifully illustrated by Dotty Kultys.
Read MoreThe Storyteller’s Supper – An Interview with Taffy Thomas
In which we discover that marital problems can be resolved by supernatural means as long as you're not too picky about the outcome, that everyone loves Parkin and that you should never, ever bake when angry, especially when there are dragons about.
Read MoreBilly Biter & the Round Parkin or The Trouble with Dragons
In which we discover that trees have a dark side, that they occasionally attack livestock and that they sometimes assist river spirits in sacrifice. We also learn that there can be hope in little things, that Grannies really do know everything and that divining the name of a future spouse can be trickier than you'd think.
Read MoreDarkness Amongst the Trees or A Feast of Divination
In which we discover tricking the devil doesn't always work out well, that sometimes in tales there are more turnips than women and that frankly you can pretty much pickle anything.
Read MoreThe Smith & The Devil or The Turnip Turpitude
In this bonus episode I talk with Emma Kay about her wonderful new book The Dark History of Chocolate.
Read MoreThe Dark History of Chocolate