In this episode, we meet Nuala, in a story crafted by Beth Connor. This story was based on a German fairy tale called the Six Swans. To read more of Beth’s stories, check out his page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/) Or https://bethconnor.com/ (https://bethconnor.com/) Credits: Episode Written and Produced by Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as the narrator and Nuala Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm (https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm)

In this episode, we meet Maggie, in a story by Lizzy Duffield-Fuller. Author of The Heir of Drymote, a sensationalist Victorian mystery romance is now available to buy! https://www.extasybooks.com/?route=product/searchandsearch=The%20Heir%20of%20Drymote (https://www.extasybooks.com/?route=product/searchandsearch=The%20Heir%20of%20Drymote) And fantasy novel, Remnant. https://www.amazon.com/Remnant-M-Duffield-Fuller-ebook/dp/B07DY1P2BR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=remnant+em+duffield+fullerandqid=1615565736andsr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Remnant-M-Duffield-Fuller-ebook/dp/B07DY1P2BR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=remnant+em+duffield+fullerandqid=1615565736andsr=8-1) You can also find my modern fantasy parody, In Which Clarice is the Protagonist of her own Story, on Wattpad, and traditional sword and sorcery fantasy, The Seasons of Salt, on Dreame. To read more of Lizzy’s short stories, check out his page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/lizzy-duffield-fuller/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/lizzy-duffield-fuller/) Credits: Episode Written By Lizzy Duffield-Fuller Produced by Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as the Narrator Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) http://www.crossroadscantinapodcast.com (https://crossroadscantinapodcast.com)

In this episode, we meet Micah, in a story crafted by K. Antonio. This story was inspired by the prompt: “Write about someone who doesn’t remember their past — and doesn’t want to.” To read more of K. Antonio’s stories, check out his page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/k-antonio/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/k-antonio/) Credits: Episode Written by K. Antonio and Produced By Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as Narrator Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) https://crossroadscantinapodcast.com.fm (https://crossroadscantinapodcast.com)

In this episode, we meet Melinoe in a story by Heather McQuaid. This story was inspired by Heinrich Heine's poem "Die Lorelei" (The Lorelei). You can see the original German poem and a decent English translation herehttps://www.oxfordlieder.co.uk/song/652 ( https://www.oxfordlieder.co.uk/song/652) Translation ⓒ Richard Stokes, the author of The Book of Lieder, published by Faber, provided courtesy of Oxford Lieder In Greek mythology, Melinoe is the goddess of ghosts and spirits and the bringer of nightmares. I've portrayed her as a forthright soda-slurping tween (in the story) and a mysterious dream-reader in the cantina. By day, Heather runs a little agency (http://www.futuretonic.co.uk/ (www.futuretonic.co.uk)) that helps people and companies unlock their creativity. By night, she writes about profane parrots, drunken poets in Pittsburgh, and malfunctioning amygdalas. To read more of Heather's stories, check out her page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/heather-mcquaid/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/heather-mcquaid/) and You can find The Lorelei here:https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/83/submissions/56710/ ( https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/83/submissions/56710/) And another story about Melinoe here: The 10-hour City:https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/85/submissions/58716/ ( https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/contests/85/submissions/58716/) Credits: Episode Written By Heather McQuaid Produced by Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as Melinoe and Narrator Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) http://www.crossroadscantinapodcast.com/ (https://crossroadscantinapodcast.com)

In this episode, we meet Ava, in a story crafted by Beth Connor. To read more of Beth’s stories, check out her page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/) or http://www.bethconnor.com (www.bethconnor.com) Credits: Episode Written and Produced By Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as Amy the interpreter Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm (https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm)

In this episode, we meet Callie, in a story by Lizzy Duffield-Fuller. Author of The Heir of Drymote, a sensationalist Victorian mystery romance is now available to buy! https://www.extasybooks.com/?route=product/searchandsearch=The%20Heir%20of%20Drymote (https://www.extasybooks.com/?route=product/searchandsearch=The%20Heir%20of%20Drymote) And fantasy novel, Remnant. https://www.amazon.com/Remnant-M-Duffield-Fuller-ebook/dp/B07DY1P2BR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=remnant+em+duffield+fullerandqid=1615565736andsr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Remnant-M-Duffield-Fuller-ebook/dp/B07DY1P2BR/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=remnant+em+duffield+fullerandqid=1615565736andsr=8-1) You can also find my modern fantasy parody, In Which Clarice is the Protagonist of her own Story, on Wattpad, and traditional sword and sorcery fantasy, The Seasons of Salt, on Dreame. To read more of Lizzy’s short stories, check out his page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/lizzy-duffield-fuller/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/lizzy-duffield-fuller/) Credits: Episode Written By Lizzy Duffield-Fuller Produced by Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as the Narrator Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! If you like Crossroads Cantina, Check out Novel: https://novelpodcast.net/ (https://novelpodcast.net/) https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) http://www.crossroadscantinapodcast.com (https://crossroadscantinapodcast.com)

In this episode, we meet Muirenn, in a story crafted by Beth Connor. To read more of Beth’s stories, check out his page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/) Or https://bethconnor.com/ (https://bethconnor.com/) Credits: Episode Written and Produced by Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as Muirenn Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm (https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm)

In this episode, we meet Ezi-Ral, in a story crafted by Beth Connor. This story was inspired by the Reedsy prompt: “Write about a child witnessing a major historical event...” To read more of Beth’s stories, check out her page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/) or http://www.bethconnor.com (www.bethconnor.com) Credits: Episode Written and Produced By Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as Amy the interpreter Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm (https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm)

In this episode, we meet Cho, in a story crafted by Michael Boquet. This story was inspired by the prompt: “Write about someone whose job is to help people leave their old lives behind.” Michael Boquet (pronouns he/him) is a freelance writer who specializes in reviewing pop culture and entertainment. He currently writes for Centerfield of Gravity and Graphic Policy, under the nom de plume Joe Bones. He's also held positions as a content creator for non-profits, most notably community theatres. A long-time fan of DC Comics, he has recently expanded his comic book reading to include titles by many different independent publishers. Joe is an active bibliophile who loves to read books by diverse authors. His favorite genre is horror, but he reads a decent amount of Sci-Fi, and some fantasy. He isn't into non-fiction or most biographies but does enjoy a good memoir. In his spare time, he enjoys playing harmonica, watching mindless television, and engaging in social activism. To read more of Michaels stories, check out his page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/michael-boquet/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/michael-boquet/) Credits: Episode Written By Michael Boquet Produced by Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as the narrator and Cho Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm (https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm)

In this episode, we meet Kaci, in a story crafted by Beth Connor. This story was inspired by the prompt: Write about someone who’s so obsessed with a goal that it leads to the destruction of their closest relationship. To read more of Beth’s stories, check out his page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/) Or https://bethconnor.com/ (https://bethconnor.com/) Credits: Episode Written and Produced by Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor as the narrator and Kaci Don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review. See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm (https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm)