Shott Stories

Episode 30 - Horror of the Desert (Part 2)

Antonia, Daisy and Morgan join me to complete the story of Georgina Carly. We talk about what makes a good monster, motivations, origins, and how to use other stories as inspiration. please send us your writing so we can make you famous by reading it out and talking about it here. Send your stuff to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk
 

Episode 29 - Horror of the Desert (Part 1)

Join me, Daisy and Morgan, alongside special guest contributor Antonia, as we build the story of Georgina Carly. Away on a school residential to study the wonders of Egypt, she comes across a strange book that unlocks a secret horror. Plagued by visions and voices, she must hold on to her mind as reality unravels around her. If you'd like to contribute any ideas, please do get in touch at shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk All contributions are valued and will be shared. you might ant to write a bit about one of the characters or the location, give us some plot ideas, or even just share something you've written. Please do get in touch.

Episode 28 - Special Guest - Philippa Jane Keyworth

Join Morgan, Daisy and I as we talk with fantasy and historical romance author Philippa Jane Keyworth about the process and joy of creating stories. You can check out her work at www.philippajanekeyworth.com
 

Episode 27 - The Mix Up Mystery (Part 2)

Ella, Daisy, Morgan and I wrap up the mystery of fast food entrepreneur Simon Cox, as his children rush to find out where he has been taken (well, the children that haven't eaten Grandma's sedative-laden banana bread!). Let's see where this labyrinth goes. If you've got any ideas about the story or you want to write a scene, send it in to us and we'll read it out.
Meanwhile...
We're going to try out something new; a new feature to begin next week with National Storytelling Week. If you have a story that you would like to share with us. It could be something you've written, or something you heard. It could be a retelling of a famous story, or it could be a little anecdote about your life or your family. Tell us about the best meal you ever had; tell us about the time you saw something that made your heart swell up. Whatever it is, you could share it with us ON THE AIR. You could share your story with the world. If you'd like to be part of this, email us on shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk. Be courageous; share your story.

Episode 26 - The Mix Up Mystery (Part 1)

Happy New Year. We're back. Ella, Daisy, Morgan and I are creating a new mystery story involving Spain, grandparents, churros, fast food companies and KIDNAPPING. Simon Cox is off to Spain as part of a company junket with his three children. Things are about to go very wrong. Have a listen and then please help us with our ideas by emailing shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk
 

Episode 25 - Julian's Horrid Christmas (Part 1)

Hi all, The team left before we had a chance to pick a title, so I made this one up. Join me, Daisy, Morgan and special guest podcaster Ella, as we invent the story of 12 year old Julian, condemned to the naughty list and out for revenge on Santa. Email your ideas (we need them) and writing to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk
 

Episode 24 - The Books of Bararak (Part 2)

Daisy and Morgan are back with me and we have a special guest contributor, Eliza. Together we recap on the story of Eric Jones and his search for ultimate power. He is joined by his younger brother and a lighting technician called Tom Crooks. Join us as they journey into a frozen mountain filled with booby traps and danger. We'd love to read out your writing so if you want to put pen to paper and email us a little bit (or a massive bit) of this story, the address is shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk
 

Episode 23 - The Books of Bararak (Part 1)

Shott Stories returns with a brand new team. Join Morgan, Daisy and I as we introduce ourselves, talk about Book clubs, fantasy stories and conquer that painful problem of character name generation! We're making up an adventure story set deep in the wastes of Antarctica as Eric Jones seeks the book that will unlock a hidden world and unlimited power. We need your ideas, so please email any writing you have to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk

Episode 22 - Zulu but with Vikings (Part 2)

Our last episode until September, and a farewell from Cian, Polly, Ivy and Haydon who are leaving the team as they go off to secondary school. It's been a real pleasure working with them and we spend our final episode working on how high stained glass windows are and how dark we want the end of this story to be. Thanks for listening. email us with your ideas at shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk
 

Episode 21 - Zulu but with Vikings (Part 1)

Join Cian, Ivy, Polly, Haydon and I as we conjure a tale from the mists of the North; a tale of Sven the Slaughterer and his marauding Viking band as they come up against retired Roman general, Marcus Maxidius III, in Hull! Who will emerge victorious? Send in your ideas to shottstories@grayshott.hants.sch.uk We'd love to hear from you.