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It’s approaching Halloween and I want to bring you some books that are a little on the scarier side. I love, love, love today’s book. It poses the question about what would happen if TV really destroyed our minds exactly the way our mothers told us it would. Sit back and listen to Daisy’s nightmarish … Continue reading TFTC22: TV Apocalypse by Kathleen Rovner

Today I’m going to be reading from a Regency romance by Meredith Bond. Meredith got in touch with me and asked whether I would do a reading from the book and I was happy to oblige as ever. I love reading stories from this period because I get to use my favourite English aristocracy accent … Continue reading TFTC21: A Rake’s Reward by Meredith Bond

Today we’re going back in time to visit Ireland. This was an Ireland that was ruled by the English and political decisions meant that most of the fertile country’s crops were sent to feed the English leaving Ireland’s poor dependant on the potatoes that they could grow themselves. When the crops failed it led to … Continue reading TFTC20: To Ride A White Horse by Pamela Ford

This week we’re heading North to Alaska on the rumour that there might be werewolves. But that couldn’t possibly be true could it? Time for a great story from New York Times and USA today best selling author Paige Tyler. If you’re sitting comfortably I’ll begin…

This is another unique book that blends haunted house horror with murder mystery, vampires and a dash of romance. What else could you need? So make yourself comfortable and I’ll begin…

Today’s book poses a question. If you were facing death alone, would you be prepared to leave on a journey in to the unknown that might just save your life. I like to think that I might. So if you’re ready then I’ll begin…

Today I’m reading from a novel that explores one of my favourite periods in history – the time of the Knights Templar, the inquisition and the Catholic Church’s attempts to rid itself of supposed heresies. In particular the fascinating stories of the Cathars in the Languedoc region of France. It has always been a rich … Continue reading TFTC16: The Black Madonna by Linda Lee Kane

Welcome back to the first three chapters podcast. This week I’m delighted to bring you a book from a new genre of fiction for the podcast – a science fiction romance by Marie Dry. It is set in a dystopian future Earth and a young botanist is rescued from human raiders by an impressive alien … Continue reading TFTC 15: Alien Mine by Marie Dry

This week I’m reading from The Sorrows of Young Mike. A tragic tale of one young man’s journey to find meaning in his life and come to terms with his loves, himself and his libido. The best portrayal of adolescent angst since Catcher in the Rye. So if you’re ready I’ll begin…

Hello and welcome back to the podcast. This week I’m reading Tripl3 Cross by John Hegenberger. You might remember his book Cross examinations from episode 9. This is the next instalment in the Eliot Cross story. I think you’ll enjoy this story just as much. So sit back, relax and listen…

Today I’m reading the first of a new series of books by Elle Klass. She is the author of the popular Baby Girl series. Eye of the storm has a dramatic blurb: A disturbance at her neighbor’s house piques Eilida’s curiosity. What she discovers is so shocking it sends her running through the mountainous woods … Continue reading TFTC12: Eye of The Storm: Eilida’s tragedy by Elle Klass

Hello and welcome back to the first three chapters podcast. My name is Beren Hollins. This week I think I’m still reeling from watching the last episode of Game of Thrones on HBO and seeing Jon Snow betrayed and bleeding in the winter night. I’ve obviously read the books and I new it was coming … Continue reading TFTC11: Beyond The Hidden Sky by Marcha Fox

Welcome back to The First 3 chapters podcast. Today I’m delighted to bring you a book written by my friend Ani Alexander. Ani is the host of the very excellent Write 2 be read podcast and also a best selling author herself. If you are hoping to write your own novel then her podcast would … Continue reading TFTC10: Highfall by Ani Alexander

Welcome back to the podcast and a big hello to all the new listeners who have joined this week. Today I’m excited to bring you a deliciously ‘noirish’ collection of short stories by John Hegenberger. A young thug winds up dead after breaking into a car dealership but who killed him? Stories written like this … Continue reading TFTC09: Cross Examinations by John Hegenberger

Hello and welcome back to the First three chapters podcast. This week I am happy to be investigating a new genre for the podcast with Mark Petry’s Secret Sevice. One of the best things about doing this podcast is that it has made me go exploring genres outside my usual favourites and so I have … Continue reading TFTC08: Secret Service by Mark Petry

Welcome back to the podcast. I have a very personal show for you today. If you’ve listened to previous episodes then you’ll know that I’m an author as well as a podcaster and I’ll have my first book available for purchase on kindle later this year. So today I’d like to read you a chapter … Continue reading TFTC07: Celeste by Beren Hollins

Hello again, I’ve been busy doing a lot of my own writing this week. I’m hoping to get my first book published on Amazon later this summer and I am currently loving the writing process. Sometimes as an author it feels as though the words are just writing themselves and I just happen to own … Continue reading TFTC06: Chains of Prophecy by Jason P Crawford

Welcome back to the first three chapters podcast. Last week I promised you something completely different and we certainly have that today. Although we’re going back in time to Victorian London again this time we’re exploring the supernatural world of Jason Dark – a supernatural investigator. Guido Henkel dropped me a line on Facebook asking … Continue reading TFTC05: Demon’s Night by Guido Henkel – A Jason Dark Supernatural Mystery

Welcome back to the second and third chapters of The Covered Deep. I was really pleased to get some great responses to last week’s episode so I hope you enjoy this one just as much. It seems that you enjoy listening to romances so I’ll bear that in mind for future episodes. I apologize to my … Continue reading TFTC04: The Covered Deep by Brandy Vallance – Part 2

This week I’m venturing into the world of Romance novels. They’re not something I read a lot of but I really wanted to feature a good romance on the podcast. I had to wade through some dreadful books to find it but I’m really excited to bring you The Covered Deep by Brandy Vallance. This … Continue reading TFTC03: The Covered Deep by Brandy Vallance