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Hosted by J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh · 🇺🇸 US · EN-AU · 200 episodes
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An Aussie podcast that dives into the stories of people’s lives. From the known to the not so known. From the true to the not so true and more often than not we will talk to the story tellers as well.
J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh has signalled openness to guest pitches in recent episodes. Your timing is good.
Generate a tailored pitchJ.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh hosts Stories: the true and the fictional, a arts show with 200 episodes published.
Indie author, SR Stacy, drops by for a yarn about her books, Bette Donovan and the Battle for Wyoming and Life in the Quiet. Guest Website: Srstacy.com Support the Rings Of Adventure Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.
Story Pitch 6 is here. Join Matthew Linton, Alex Arch, Timothy Robare and Annie McCann as they pitch us some hilarious stories from randomised prompts. Guest/s info: Timothy Robare: Socials: @TimothyRobare Buy Tim’s late
Enjoy this bonus episode of highlights from our last 5 Story Pitch episodes. Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeacoffee.com/sttatf Buy Me
Erin Ainé and Kyle Valle return for a chat about their Micro horror film, Autonomous. Watch Autonomous on https://www.screamify.com Kyle and Erin’s links: Zombieconvol1.com Bigsquidproductions.com Erin’s socials: @erin_a
We are joined by authors Jon McBrine, Jessica Martini, Laura Morris, C.K. Scott, Michael Vadney and Cyndi Brec to talk all things Marketing. We discuss things that work, social media tricks and a whole lot more. Guest de
In our longest episode of the year, if not of all time, we are joined by thriller and horror author J.L. Engel for a yarn about writing, books, classic TV and more. J.L. Buy J.L’s books: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/
Dan Roberts drops by for a yarn about Books, films, and everything Dad lit. Dan’s details: Dan’s non-fiction book: https://amzn.asia/d/017m3pTO The Dad Lit Pod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Thedadlitpodhost X: @Thedadlitpo
YA Horror author Claire Merrick drops by for a yarn about her book, The Screaming Tree. We talk horror movies, TV shows, and real-world inspiration for stories, plus a whole lot more. Claire’s details: The Screaming Tree
Story Pitch Round 5 is here. Secret Stacy, Corvina Sweeney, Mike Roberts, and Scott Shepherd team up to pitch some wild stories. From a serial killer with tiny hands to a brand new author name for J.A. Bryden, things get
Norrin drops by for a yarn about his latest book, Bullet Holes. Norrin’s Website: www.norrinmripsman.com/fiction-books Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Suppor
Vita Luna returns for a yarn about her now completed series, The Seasons of Camden. Vita’s Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0978Y5XGL/allbooks?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&pd_rd_w=x3XxB&co
Welcome to Story Pitch round 4 with the Dark Veil Society. Will they be able to craft some spooky tales? Watch and find out. Website: darkveilsociety.com Socials: @darkveilsociety Non-profit: walpurgisword.org Guests’ we
Indie author Matthew Linton drops by for a yarn about his fantasy books, love of anime and a whole lot more. Website: Matthewlinton.com X handle: @_knight_writer Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the sh
Mike Roberts drops by for a yarn about all things indie and his studio, TKFY (The Kids From Yesterday) Guest info: Adventure Calls Magazine: Indie Games + Fiction Subscribe for free digital edition: https:// tkfy.co/adve
On today’s episode, Luke K. Wilson drops by for a yarn. Grab Luke’s books: https://www.amazon.com.au/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ALuke%2BK.%2BWilson&s=relevancerank&text=Luke+K.+Wilson&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1 Podcast Web
Get ready for more shenanigans. Story Pitch Round 3. Today, we are joined by JCM Berne, Mike Roberts, Nick Gibson, and Nathan J Pearce for Story Pitch Round 3. Guest Links: JCM Berne: https://jcmberne.com Nathan J Pearce
Aussie author Scott Shepherd drops by for a yarn. Scott’s website: xonarye.com Scott’s IG: @shs_xonarye Podcast Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buy
SFF author and indie publisher, Draco Amethystus, drops by for a yarn. Draco’s website: dracoamethystus.com Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thetrueandthefictional@gmail.com Support the show: Buymeac
Zack Riley, Jessica Barberi, Jesse James Fain, and Gustavo drop by for a chat on in-person events. We discuss success stories, cringe tactics, and advice for newbies. Guests’ websites/links: Jessica Barberi’s website: Je
Multi-genre author Mike Nunneley returns to talk about his latest book, Scorn. Grab a copy of Scorn: https://amzn.asia/d/0hGFAXap Follow Mike on X: @NunneleyMike Website: thetrueandthefictional.com Contact the show: thet
Douglas Smith
EVP · University of Pennsylvania
1 appearance on this show
Matthew Holmes
Global Director of Health Infrastructure · Canadian Chamber of Commerce
2 appearances on this show
Scott Pearson
editor · Calmly
2 appearances on this show
Tim Carter
bestselling author of Find A Way · Yavapai County School
2 appearances on this show
John Newton
vice president of public policy and economic analysis · American Farm Bureau Federation
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Johnston
Dr. · Gallagher Re
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Blake Myers
naturopathic physician and author of The Bridge System
1 appearance on this show
Noel Stark
author of Love, Camera, Action
1 appearance on this show
Cyndi Brec
Author
1 appearance on this show
Jonathan Weiss
Former CEO of Corporate and Investment Bank · Wells Fargo
1 appearance on this show
Dante Terese
Author of The Base Series
2 appearances on this show
James Earl Jones
Scrooge in A Christmas Carol
1 appearance on this show
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Stories: the true and the fictional is hosted by J.A. Bryden, Ryan Haigh. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 200 episodes.
Stories: the true and the fictional has published 200 episodes.
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