Lisa Manterfield Audiobooks

Lisa Manterfield is the author of literary suspense for young and not-so-young adults. She gives away her stories as free, serialized audiobooks.. Subscribe to hear weekly chapters, a behind-the scenes look at what inspires her stories, and a catch up on what's going on in the world. For more info on the author, visit http://www.LisaManterfield.com

Episode #34: Bonus Sneak Peek at Bonus sneak peek at A STRANGE COMPANION 11/20/2020

Episode #34: Bonus Sneak Peek at Bonus sneak peek at A STRANGE COMPANION This week, I share a sneak peek of a new serialization of my first novel, A STRANGE COMPANION, and ask for your feedback on a possible Season 2 of the podcast. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16869047

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #33 11/13/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #33 In the final installment, find out what Em had to say to Dr. Reynolds and what’s in store for her now. Plus, I'll tell you about the lockdown breakers of the 1600s and what's in store for me now we've reached the end of the book. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16791746

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #32 11/06/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #32 Em gets her first taste of freedom and finds out what happened to Aiden. Plus, I'll tell you the true story of the real Emmott Syddall. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16687220

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #31 10/30/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #31 Things were looking dire for Em last week. Find out if she makes it back from the darkness in this week's episode. Plus I share more true stories from the real plague village of Eyam. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16610159

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #30 10/23/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #30 After Ro's cruel call, Em wakes up to find something has changed for her... and it's not good. Plus, I talk about how Ray Bradbury inspired a one-word chapter, and the friend who validated my decision. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16513079

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #29 10/16/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #29 Em confronts her mum and gets a message from Ro. Plus, I get insight into the work of our first responders and frontline workers. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16392293

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #28 10/09/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #28 Em finds herself alone and confronts Aiden about Dad. But Aiden has news of his own. Plus, I've noticed a strange phenomenon in my TV and movie watching. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16225682

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #27 10/02/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #27 Aiden comes with news for Em and discovers her secret. Plus, I share how a trusted first reader's suggestion prompted the twist in this week's episode. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16225445

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #26 09/25/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #26 Em deals with the aftermath of her sneak visit to see Deb, and Aiden arrives with news. And as I wrap up a draft of my new novel-in-progress, I reflect on the challenges of focusing during these strange times. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16142963

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #25 09/18/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #25 After sneaking into Bubble City to see Deb, Em confesses to her Dad. His response surprises her. Plus, I talk to Rayne Lacko, author of Dream Up Now, about self-care during the pandemic. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/16025039

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #24 09/11/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #24 Em goes into the Care Ward to find Deb. Plus, meet the entrepreneurs of the 1600s who took advantage of The Great Plague. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15846611

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #23 09/04/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #23 Desperate for news of Deb, Em makes a big decision to "use her strengths." Plus I talk to author Julie Mayerson Brown about the joys of escaping into a good book and why we love hopeful—if not entirely happy—endings. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15831233

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #22 08/28/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #22 Aiden visits Em and arrives with a very special gift. Plus, I take a look at some unexpected pandemic silver linings. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15771299

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #21 08/21/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #21 This week, Em celebrates her birthday on lockdown and gets a big surprise. I discuss my preparations for wildfire season and the added complication of evacuating during a pandemic. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15681797

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #20 08/14/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #20 Em and her neighbors get finally get some good news, and Aiden has something to tell Em. Plus, I report in on my experience at the Mendocino Coast Writer's Conference, and look at what we can learn from history. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15593153

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #19 08/07/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #19 Em goes looking for Deb in Bubble City, and Dad takes matters into his own hands. Plus I look at how to evolve in this new pandemic life. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15514988

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #18 07/31/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #18 Tempers fray when Em attends a memorial for the victims. I head to the Mendocino Coast Writers Conference...via Zoom, of course. Plus, learn about the annual memorial service that still takes place in Cucklett Delf. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15408200

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #17 07/24/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #17 Em gets to grips with the new quarantine protocol, and Dad reveals a secret weapon hidden in the cellar. Plus, I chat with author Mary Jo Hazard about mental health, surviving lockdown, and her new novel, Stillwater. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15331748

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #16 07/17/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #16 Em finds herself in hot water with her dad and I celebrate a book birthday with presents (for you!) /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15108857

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #15 07/10/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #15 Emmott is called in for a Contact Tracing Survey and the chance to talk to Aiden. I share a fascinating tidbit about the survivors of the Eyam plague. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15108077

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #14 07/03/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #14 Something big is happening in Em's village as the virus closes in. Plus I talk about some of the historical details I got to include in the book and the more current research that landed in my lap. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/15068237

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #13 06/26/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #13 When Em's Dad puts her on lockdown within the lockdown, Em gets "itchy" for the life she once had. Deb offers advice and Aiden supplies relief. Plus, I'm off on stay-cation! Find out how I plan to take time away within the confines of my own lockdown. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14968424

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #12 06/19/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #12 This week, I talk about the virus research I did for THE SMALLEST THING and how that is playing out during COVID. Plus, Em gets a virology lesson of her own. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14884412

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #11 06/12/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #11 Em puts her escape plan into action and I ask for your input on the show. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14800547

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #10 06/05/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #10 Em tells Deb her plan to escape and uncovers a family secret. I talk about the power of human touch and what happens when we can't hug one another. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14703065

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #9 05/28/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #9 I share more about the true story of the real Emmott Syddall and Roland Torre, and about the role their meeting place played in the story of Eyam during the plague. Plus, our Em and Ro have their own meeting, as Em puts her plan together. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14609267

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #8 05/22/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #8 This week, Em thinks about the value of self-preservation and what it means to sacrifice for others. Plus, I talk about mental health during lockdown and share a resource for dealing with loneliness. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14531219

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #7 05/15/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #7 In this week's episode, a stranger arrives in the village. Plus: How characters sometimes walk onto the page and take over a story. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14329667

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #6 05/08/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #6 This week, Em tries to reach friends and family outside the quarantine zone and has her first encounter with fake news. Plus, I look for some unexpected silver linings emerging from our current global pandemic. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14329052

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #5 05/01/2020

THE SMALLEST THING Episode #5 In this week's episode, Em finds herself trapped in the last place on Earth she wants to be, with the last person she wants to be trapped with. Then, get your pigeons, dried toad, and Mastiff puppies ready, because I'll be sharing some very dubious so-called cures for the Plague. /episode/index/show/lisamanterfield/id/14225924

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