Lisa Manterfield Audiobooks Podcast

Episode 21: Em celebrates her 18th birthday and gets a surprise. Plus, I’m preparing for fire season with the added complication of the pandemic.

Episode 22: Aiden visits Em and arrives with a very special gift. Plus, I take a look at some unexpected pandemic silver linings. 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. Learn more about Julie Mayerson Brown at: www.juliemayersonbrown.com 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 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. Learn more about Rayne Lacko: www.raynelacko.com Find out about Dream Up Now: www.dreamupnow.com

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 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 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 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 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 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. You can check out my photo tour of Eyam here: https://youtu.be/vpVFEHJQ48A Episode 32: 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. You can check out my photo tour of Eyam here: https://youtu.be/vpVFEHJQ48A

Episode 33: This is the final installment of Em’s story. This week, we 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. Learn more about THE SMALLEST THING at: https://lisamanterfield.com/the-smallest-thing/ THE SMALLEST THING audiobook is on sale for just $3.99 until December 4, 2020 at Chirp: https://www.chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/the-smallest-thing-by-lisa-manterfield