Author: wotif

The Book that stole 2011

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The Book that Stole 2011. When I first decided to write the in-depth stories behind the 2011 Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley floods I had no idea what was awaiting me. My own personal journey from beginning to end would provide at least ten near-catastrophes that needed to be overcome, which concluded in a nail-biting last 24 hours trying to get the manuscript to the printer. I invite you to go back to that year while I take you through the highs and lows of being an oral historian.

Duration 47.33

Written and Narrated by: Breanda Cross

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Sweet Fillings

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Sweet Fillings is Wannarbee Bond’s new adventure. This time she is enamored with Candy CupCakes. But Candy is intent on finding her granny. Who took Granny CupCakes? Why? And do they find her? All will be revealed in just 11m and 36s.

Produced by Breanda – who also played Candy with Julie Hoverson as Wannarbee Bond.

Duration: 11m.36s

Cast: Julie Hoverson and Breanda Cross

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Highway 47.

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Highway 47: Cassie, a young advertising account executive, learns that she can talk to the dead on her daily Highway 47 commute to the office. Meghann is a 16-year-old dead girl who loves to talk with Cassie about clothes and boys — even Cassie’s inappropriate boss, Ralph. Melvin T. Gotlink, a gentleman farmer who was killed on his tractor, provides the kind of homespun wisdom only someone dead can provide. When Casse’s world is shaken, Melvin gives her insight and loyalty.

Written by: Kathy Brady,

Produced by Breanda Cross

Cast: Jule Hoverson as Meghan, Breanda as Cassie and Toby Chittenden as Melvin

Note: FastFictionPodcasts are delighted to welcome Dr. Kathy Brady, Professor and Chair, Communication Department, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. We hope to be able to produce more of her intriguing dramas in the near future. Thankyou Kathy.

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The Good Die Young

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The Good Die Young is a personal tribute to a good friend, a wonderful person, an incredible artist, and a heroic soldier.  As the world is thrown yet again into the chaos of war, we should pause a moment for those who have sacrificed their lives in other combats. While this story is about one man, he represents so many who suffered before him, after, and will do so in the coming months.   Sometimes we do not see their pain, yet in this case, the mental and physical suffering was captured and conveyed in 23 sketches which – once seen – will never be forgotten.  Please go to https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C229056

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Champagne, Collecting and Collaboration

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Champagne, Collecting and Collaboration is an audio drama inspired by real people and real events. Several decades ago the name of Florence Gould was very well known all over the world. Why?  Because she was a millionaire American beauty living on the French Riviera who was a noted art collector and philanthropist. Even today, her good works live on through her Foundation. Despite them, however, her murky past during WWII casts doubt on her reputation and makes her very much of an enigma. 

We welcome Hilary Kaiser to FastFiction with this intriguing play – and at the end – see if you can decide if Florence Gould was indeed “A Dangerous Woman”, as some have described her.

ScriptWriter: Hilary Kaiser, Produced by Breanda Cross, Duration 44m, Music: Jazz Mango

Cast:      Pat – Reporter at San Francisco Chronicle – Kirsten Daniels

              Herb – Veteran Reporter at San Francisco Chronicle – Alan Wagner

              Editor-in-Chief San Francisco Chronicle – John Romano

             Marcell – French Waiter – Matthieu Vinel

             Florence Gould – Breanda Cross

FastFiction thanks all those who contributed their time for no more than the love of Audio Drama

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Three Very Wise Men

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Three Very Wise Men combines two myths – the Nativity and the Childrens’ Benefactor in the North Pole. But who is he? Santa Klaus, Kris Kringle, or Saint Nicolas? Well, it depends where you live. But happily, this little skit ignores all that and puts them together on a quest – to follow The Star. Their gifts are both traditional – and original.

Script and Production – Breanda Cross

Duration: 9m.13s

Cast:  The Crosses  Klowse – John, Kringle – Nathan, Nick – Roger

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Lost Dog Open Door

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Lost Dog Open Door is another script from our new friend Will Anderson. It is the kind of story you should play on any cold winter night, especially if you are old and living in an isolated house….. Then again, perhaps not!.

Duration: 12m 52s

Script, Will Anderson, Produced by Breanda Cross

Actors: Old Woman, Breanda Cross, Young Woman: Wendy Kemp

Music: Ludwigs Steirishe Gaudi, Bin hier Zuhause

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