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Something Frightful Part 1b

Sun, 10 May 2026 12:03:08 +1000

A cozy contemporary fantasy about a chaotic witchy family and a terribly organised admin assistant, taking up residence at Frightful Manor. Set in the same world as “The Twelve Days of Witchmas.”

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Something Frightful Part 1a

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:57:09 +1000

A cozy contemporary fantasy about a chaotic witchy family and a terribly organised admin assistant, taking up residence at Frightful Manor. Set in the same world as “The Twelve Days of Witchmas.”

Bonnets at Dawn Part 5

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:29:37 +1000

"Bonnets at Dawn," a tale of duelling traditions, eternal friendship and occasional conspiracies featuring the correspondence of Regency witches.

Bonnets at Dawn Part 4

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:53:06 +1000

"Bonnets at Dawn," a tale of duelling traditions, eternal friendship and occasional conspiracies featuring the correspondence of Regency witches.

Bonnets at Dawn Part 3

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:05:19 +1000

"Bonnets at Dawn," a tale of duelling traditions, eternal friendship and occasional conspiracies featuring the correspondence of Regency witches.

Bonnets at Dawn Part 2

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:51:58 +1000

"Bonnets at Dawn," a tale of duelling traditions, eternal friendship and occasional conspiracies featuring the correspondence of Regency witches.

Bonnets at Dawn Part 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:32:39 +1100

"Bonnets at Dawn," a tale of duelling traditions, eternal friendship and occasional conspiracies featuring the correspondence of Regency witches.

Hot Cup of History - Poets Behaving Badly - Catullus Part 2

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:12:33 +1100

Tansy’s Hot Cup of History essay series continues with a two-part tale of the Roman poet who specialised in snark, adultery and Sapphic allusions… and still found time to slag off Julius Caesar and friends.

Hot Cup of History - Poets Behaving Badly - Catullus Part 1

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:57:28 +1100

Crown Tourney Part 6

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:22:39 +1100

Crown Tourney, or: how to win a crown, a kingdom and a wicked fairy in Ten Easy Tournaments” was first published in my collection of fairy tale retellings; Crown Tourney (2025)

The wicked fairy Carabosse cursed Princess Aura years ago, and is now trying to make amends by providing the one thing a princess needs to win back her kingdom on the tourney circuit: a wife.

Crown Tourney Part 5

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:17:04 +1100

Crown Tourney, or: how to win a crown, a kingdom and a wicked fairy in Ten Easy Tournaments” was first published in my collection of fairy tale retellings; Crown Tourney (2025)

The wicked fairy Carabosse cursed Princess Aura years ago, and is now trying to make amends by providing the one thing a princess needs to win back her kingdom on the tourney circuit: a wife.

Crown Tourney Part 4

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:34:44 +1100

Crown Tourney, or: how to win a crown, a kingdom and a wicked fairy in Ten Easy Tournaments” was first published in my collection of fairy tale retellings; Crown Tourney (2025)

The wicked fairy Carabosse cursed Princess Aura years ago, and is now trying to make amends by providing the one thing a princess needs to win back her kingdom on the tourney circuit: a wife.

Crown Tourney Part 3

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:36:50 +1100

Crown Tourney, or: how to win a crown, a kingdom and a wicked fairy in Ten Easy Tournaments” was first published in my collection of fairy tale retellings; Crown Tourney (2025)

The wicked fairy Carabosse cursed Princess Aura years ago, and is now trying to make amends by providing the one thing a princess needs to win back her kingdom on the tourney circuit: a wife.

Crown Tourney Part 2

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:36:46 +1100

Crown Tourney, or: how to win a crown, a kingdom and a wicked fairy in Ten Easy Tournaments” was first published in my collection of fairy tale retellings; Crown Tourney (2025)

The wicked fairy Carabosse cursed Princess Aura years ago, and is now trying to make amends by providing the one thing a princess needs to win back her kingdom on the tourney circuit: a wife.

Crown Tourney Part 1

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:59:29 +1100

Crown Tourney, or: how to win a crown, a kingdom and a wicked fairy in Ten Easy Tournaments” was first published in my collection of fairy tale retellings; Crown Tourney (2025)

The wicked fairy Carabosse cursed Princess Aura years ago, and is now trying to make amends by providing the one thing a princess needs to win back her kingdom on the tourney circuit: a wife.

Hot Cup of History - Poets Behaving Badly - Caroline Lamb Part 2

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:14:21 +1100

Tansy’s Hot Cup of History essay series continues with a two-part tale of scandal, politics and celebrity stalkers in Regency England. Lady Caroline Lamb is famous for being Lord Byron’s crazy ex-girlfriend, and for writing him into her novel as a villain… but not enough people talk about all the poetry she wrote during her chaotic, creative life!

Hot Cup of History - Poets Behaving Badly - Caroline Lamb Part I

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:37:11 +1100

Tales From Cramberleigh 3

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:35:23 +1100

Three bonus stories from the world of Cramberleigh, a fictional costume drama TV show featuring in Tansy’s time travel comedy novel, Time of the Cat.

This week: in “Style Over Substance,” all three stories connect up in a 1970s tale of secret agents and time displacement.

Tales From Cramberleigh 2

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:04:11 +1100

Three bonus stories from the world of Cramberleigh, a fictional costume drama TV show featuring in Tansy’s time travel comedy novel, Time of the Cat.

Tales From Cramberleigh 1

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:05:49 +1100

Three bonus stories from the world of Cramberleigh, a fictional costume drama TV show featuring in Tansy’s time travel comedy novel, Time of the Cat.

This week: in “Miss Mead Suspects,” the new Cramberleigh governess investigates the mysterious disappearances of the women who previously held her job while caring for two creepy Edwardian children in an isolated country house.

Where did all the governesses go? The answer may surprise you!

Hot Cup of History - Poets Behaving Badly - Thomas Wyatt

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:19:27 +1100

A new season of Tansy’s Hot Cup of History begins with treason and sonnets. Who was Thomas Wyatt, how did he manage to avoid execution so many times, and did he have a thing for (or with!) Anne Boleyn? Most importantly, was he any good as a poet?

Tomb of Brass Epilogue

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:11:54 +1100

Two rival archaeologists, Colin Hathaway and Tag Gardiner, have been released after 25 years trapped as ghosts in a tomb. As they struggle to adapt to this strange new world, they have a new mystery to solve: more gargoyles, more curses, and a whole lot more family secrets.

Tomb of Brass (The Gargoyle Mysteries #2) is a direct sequel to Curse of Bronze, which you can listen to for free in early episodes of this podcast, or download as an ebook from my website at tansyrr.com

Tomb of Brass Episode 22

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:43:13 +1100

Tomb of Brass Episode 21

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:55:21 +1100

Tomb of Brass Episode 20

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:26:03 +1100

Tomb of Brass Episode 19

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:39:11 +1100

Tomb of Brass Episode 18

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:59:06 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 17

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:13:42 +1000

For the next few days, my Kickstarter Pre-order Store is open! This is your last chance to secure deluxe special edition hardbacks of my two Teacup Magic collections, as well as the various merch designed by artists like Kathleen Jennings, Tallulah Cunningham, Holly Dunn and Bailey Finch.

Tomb of Brass Episode 16

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:10:38 +1000

For the next few weeks, my Kickstarter Pre-order Store is open! This is your last chance to secure deluxe special edition hardbacks of my two Teacup Magic collections, as well as the various merch designed by artists like Kathleen Jennings, Tallulah Cunningham, Holly Dunn and Bailey Finch.

Tomb of Brass Episode 15

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:12:00 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 14

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:39:09 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 13

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:26:16 +1000

Tomb of Brass Prologue

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:11:00 +1000

Back Teacup Magic on Kickstarter today.

Teacup Magic Bonus #2: The Bramble Hour

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:25:12 +1000

Teacup Magic 2 Kickstarter is running until 28th July. Pledge now to receive such rewards as special edition hardbacks, audiobooks, tea and assorted merch, plus digital content.

“The Bramble Hour” is a short story in the Teacup magic series. The second Teacup Magic collection is currently funding on Kickstarter as a beautiful special edition hardback (with tea!)

Back Teacup Magic on Kickstarter today.

Teacup Magic Bonus #1: Tea Parties for the Magically Inclined

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:47:05 +1000

Teacup Magic 2 Kickstarter is running until 28th July. Pledge now to receive such rewards as special edition hardbacks, audiobooks, tea and assorted merch, plus digital content.

“Tea Parties for the Magically Inclined” is a recipe zine inspired by the comestibles of the Teacup Isles, including several recipes and a lot of opinions about how to serve and consume tea. Exclusively available in PDF & print zine format in the Teacup Magic 2 Kickstarter.

Back Teacup Magic on Kickstarter today.

Tomb of Brass Episode 12

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:16:30 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 11

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:54:51 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 10

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:26:36 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 9

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:16:07 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 8

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:42:04 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 7

Sun, 25 May 2025 13:16:03 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 6

Sun, 18 May 2025 10:57:01 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 5

Sun, 11 May 2025 20:27:00 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 4

Sun, 04 May 2025 11:10:24 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 3

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:58:46 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 2

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:10:39 +1000

Tomb of Brass Episode 1

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:52:06 +1000

Tansy answers questions

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:23:57 +1100

Questions from listeners answered by Tansy.

Hotel Charybdis Part 8

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:35:13 +1100

Isolated in the Tourmaline Strait, with rocks and sea-monsters all around, accessible only by portal (and particularly foolhardy sailing ships), Hotel Charybdis provides a high-end escape for aristocrats, gamblers and criminals alike.

Fleur Corcoran has grown up on the front desk of the hotel, putting out fires and dealing with crises for more than a decade. Now it’s her turn to escape… assuming she can survive her last day at Hotel Charybdis.

A Teacup Magic story, first released as a promotional giveaway for the launch of This Enchanted Island (and featuring cameos by the crew of the Caliban).

Hotel Charybdis Part 7

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 17:48:18 +1100

A Teacup Magic story, first released as a promotional giveaway for the launch of This Enchanted Island (and featuring cameos by the crew of the Caliban).

Hotel Charybdis Part 6

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:26:55 +1100

A Teacup Magic story, first released as a promotional giveaway for the launch of This Enchanted Island (and featuring cameos by the crew of the Caliban).

Hotel Charybdis Part 5

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:22:52 +1100

A Teacup Magic story, first released as a promotional giveaway for the launch of This Enchanted Island (and featuring cameos by the crew of the Caliban).

Hotel Charybdis Part 4

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:28:21 +1100

A Teacup Magic story, first released as a promotional giveaway for the launch of This Enchanted Island (and featuring cameos by the crew of the Caliban).

Hotel Charybdis Part 3

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:05:05 +1100

A Teacup Magic story, first released as a promotional giveaway for the launch of This Enchanted Island (and featuring cameos by the crew of the Caliban).

Hotel Charybdis Part 2

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 11:28:53 +1100

A Teacup Magic story, first released as a promotional giveaway for the launch of This Enchanted Island (and featuring cameos by the crew of the Caliban).

Hotel Charybdis Part 1

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:38:53 +1100

A Teacup Magic story, first released as a promotional giveaway for the launch of This Enchanted Island (and featuring cameos by the crew of the Caliban).

Hot Cup of History 3 Part 2

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:42:26 +1100

Tansy's historical interlude number 3. Part 2

Hot Cup of History 3 Part 1

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:39:44 +1100

Tansy's historical interlude number 3.

The 12 Days of Witchmas Part 5

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:08:46 +1100

Mabel Blight is being courted, witch-style, by a major magical celebrity. Mabel would like this to stop now, please. It’s going to get worse before it gets better…

This Aurealis Award-winning short story is available exclusively on my Patreon

The 12 Days of Witchmas Part 4

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:20:30 +1100

Mabel Blight is being courted, witch-style, by a major magical celebrity. Mabel would like this to stop now, please. It’s going to get worse before it gets better…

This Aurealis Award-winning short story is available exclusively on my Patreon

The 12 Days of Witchmas Part 3

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 21:51:25 +1100

Mabel Blight is being courted, witch-style, by a major magical celebrity. Mabel would like this to stop now, please. It’s going to get worse before it gets better…

This Aurealis Award-winning short story is available exclusively on my Patreon

The 12 Days of Witchmas Part 2

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:45:56 +1100

Mabel Blight is being courted, witch-style, by a major magical celebrity. Mabel would like this to stop now, please. It’s going to get worse before it gets better…

This Aurealis Award-winning short story is available exclusively on my Patreon

The 12 Days of Witchmas Part 1

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:25:17 +1100

Mabel Blight is being courted, witch-style, by a major magical celebrity. Mabel would like this to stop now, please. It’s going to get worse before it gets better…

This Aurealis Award-winning short story is available exclusively on my Patreon

HOT CUP OF HISTORY Roman Revels 2:

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:34:05 +1100

Scandal at the Bona Dea

Another historical interlude from Tansy.

Season of Dragons Chapter 25

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:32:28 +1100

Dimity Iverwold is on a mission to protect her wealthy twin brother Chambrey from fortune-hunters despite the lack of a family dragon to assist her. Stranded in the sleepy little town of Merrywist for the Season (where her best bonnets are utterly wasted), she might have to save more than one gentleman from an unfortunate marriage…

Sign up to my author newsletter for updates, follow me on Insta, Threads or Bluesky as @tansyrr, find me at tansyrr.com and on Facebook at TansyRRBooks, and if you like this podcast consider supporting me at Patreon where you can receive all kinds of cool rewards, early ebooks and exclusive stories for a small monthly pledge.

Season of Dragons Chapter 24

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:04:41 +1100

Season of Dragons Chapter 23

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:41:09 +1100

Season of Dragons Chapter 22

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 13:29:11 +1100

Season of Dragons Chapter 21

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:33:51 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 20

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:09:29 +1000

Interlude

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:47:21 +1000

A pause in the proceedings to discuss behind the scenes changes for this work in progress... back to the usual routine next week!

Season of Dragons Chapter 19

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:39:23 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 18

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:38:21 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 17

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:41:36 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 16

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:00:58 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 15

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:09:29 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 14

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:48:38 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 13

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 11:12:42 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 12

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:34:49 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 11

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:46:48 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 10

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:03:31 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 09

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:13:37 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 08

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:28:03 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 07

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:09:49 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 06

Sun, 26 May 2024 13:03:51 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 05

Sun, 19 May 2024 12:34:55 +1000

Season of Dragons Chapter 04

Sun, 12 May 2024 16:43:14 +1000

Dimity Iverwold is on a mission to protect her wealthy twin brother Chambrey from fortune-hunters despite the lack of a family dragon to assist her. Stranded in the sleepy little town of Merrywist for the Season (where her best bonnets are utterly wasted), she might have to save more than one gentleman from an unfortunate marriage…

Sign up to my author newsletter for updates, follow me on Insta, Threads or Bluesky as @tansyrr, find me on Facebook at TansyRRBooks, and if you like this podcast consider supporting me at Patreon where you can receive all kinds of cool rewards, early ebooks and exclusive stories for a small monthly pledge.

Season of Dragons Chapter 03

Sun, 05 May 2024 15:26:46 +1000

Dimity Iverwold is on a mission to protect her wealthy twin brother Chambrey from fortune-hunters despite the lack of a family dragon to assist her. Stranded in the sleepy little town of Merrywist for the Season (where her best bonnets are utterly wasted), she might have to save more than one gentleman from an unfortunate marriage…

Sign up to my author newsletter for updates, follow me on Insta, Threads or Bluesky as @tansyrr, find me on Facebook at TansyRRBooks, and if you like this podcast consider supporting me at Patreon where you can receive all kinds of cool rewards, early ebooks and exclusive stories for a small monthly pledge.

Season of Dragons Chapter 02

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:40:54 +1000

Dimity Iverwold is on a mission to protect her wealthy twin brother Chambrey from fortune-hunters despite the lack of a family dragon to assist her. Stranded in the sleepy little town of Merrywist for the Season (where her best bonnets are utterly wasted), she might have to save more than one gentleman from an unfortunate marriage…

Sign up to my author newsletter for updates, follow me on Insta, Threads or Bluesky as @tansyrr, find me on Facebook at TansyRRBooks, and if you like this podcast consider supporting me at Patreon where you can receive all kinds of cool rewards, early ebooks and exclusive stories for a small monthly pledge.

Season of Dragons Chapter 01

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:15:41 +1000

Dimity Iverwold is on a mission to protect her wealthy twin brother Chambrey from fortune-hunters despite the lack of a family dragon to assist her. Stranded in the sleepy little town of Merrywist for the Season (where her best bonnets are utterly wasted), she might have to save more than one gentleman from an unfortunate marriage…

Sign up to my author newsletter for updates, follow me on Insta, Threads or Bluesky as @tansyrr, find me on Facebook at TansyRRBooks, and if you like this podcast consider supporting me at Patreon where you can receive all kinds of cool rewards, early ebooks and exclusive stories for a small monthly pledge.

Hot Cup of History 01: Saturnalia

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:54:54 +1000

A historical interlude from Tansy.

Curse of Bronze Chapter 11

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:30:21 +1000