E95: The Microfiction Triumviarate Revisited

E95: The Microfiction Triumviarate Revisited

Author: Kris Baker Dersch November 27, 2017 Duration: 15:51

Happy holidays! Today we start a 3-part series where we revisit favorite moments from the show's history. Our first repeat is Episode 6: The Microfiction Triumvirate. This episode, the shortest in the show's history, contains only stories less than 400 words long.

In "On/Off" by Taylor Eaton, a small boy uses a magical power no one else can see. Copyright 2015 by Taylor Eaton, used with permission. Read Taylor's bio.

In "Selkie" by Lisa Falzon, a mythical creature does not do what the myth says she will do. Copyright 2014 by Lisa Falzon, used with permission. Read Lisa's bio.

In "Requiem: for piano" by Nancy Stohlman a man's true love is becoming something he loves, but her transition will come between them. Previously published in "Literary Oprhans," copyright 2012 by Nancy Stohlman, used with permission. Read Nancy's bio.

The story featured in the commentary is "Semicolon," by Kris Baker Dersch, copyright 2015.

You'll hear the episode in its entirety with all-new commentary by the producer/editor.

Stay tuned for more reruns coming in December!


Kris Baker Dersch hosts No Extra Words one person's search for story, a quiet corner of the audio world dedicated to the power of brevity. Each episode is a complete, self-contained piece of flash fiction, with every story crafted to be under two thousand words. This constraint isn't a limitation but a focus, distilling narrative down to its essential elements-every sentence carries weight. You'll hear tales that span the spectrum of human experience, from subtle character moments to sudden, striking turns of events, all delivered with a thoughtful and intimate narration. The podcast lives up to its name, offering narratives that are precise and potent, leaving room for your own imagination to linger in the spaces between the words. It’s for anyone who appreciates the art of a well-told story and the unique intimacy that audio can bring to fiction. Tune in for a regular dose of concise creativity, a moment of literary escape that fits into the busiest of days.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

No Extra Words one person's search for story
Podcast Episodes
Special #24: 24 Books of Advent Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:18
Join the conversation on Instagramand Goodreads! Today's books on the Advent theme of "Love" are: Christmas in America by Nancy S. Grant. Crescent Books, 1991. The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: a Christmas Story by…
Special #23: 24 Books of Advent Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:46
Join the book conversation over on Instagramand Goodreads! Today's books on the Advent theme "Joy" are: It's Christmas, David! by David Shannon. The Blue Sky Press, 2010. Merry Christmas Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer. West…
Special #22: 24 Books of Advent Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:35
The conversation continues on Goodreads and Instagram! Today's books on the Christmas theme of peace are: Santa Clauses: short poems from the North Pole by Bob Raczka, illustrated by Chuck Groenink. Carolrhoda Books, 201…
Special #21: 24 Books of Advent Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:36
Today's books: The Father Christmas Letters by J.R.R. Tolkien. George Allen & Unwin, 1976. Santa's Crash-Bang Christmas by Steven Kroll, illustrated by Tomie DePaola. Xerox Education Publications, 1977. Frosty the Snow M…
E118: The BSC is You and Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:57
Today's books are: The Baby-Sitters Club (series) by Ann M. Martin. Scholastic, 1986-2000 Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2003. Other books mentioned on today's episode: Harry: a history b…
E117: Anne of Green Gables Part 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:15
Today's books are: Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery. McClelland and Stewart, 1921. The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson. Random House, 2016. Other things discussed today: Hardcore History podcast The War Poet…
E116: Anne of Green Gables Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:56
Today's books are: Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery. McClelland, Goodchild, and Stewart, 1917. Betsy's Wedding by Maud Hart Lovelace. Thomas Y Crowell Co., 1955. Other things discussed today: Episode 112, when w…
E115: Anne of Green Gables Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:56
Today's books are: Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery. L.C. Page & Co., 1915. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Roberts Brothers, 1868-1869. Other things discussed today: #12daysofannestagram on Instagram ProposalGat…
E114: Anne of Green Gables Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:57
Today's books are: Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery. L.C. Page & Company, 1909. What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day by Pearl Cleage. Avon Books, Inc., 1997. Other things discussed today: #12daysofannestagram The h…
E113: Anne of Green Gables Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:52
Today's books are: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. L.C. Page & Company, 1908 Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery. Frederick A. Stokes, 1923. Other things discussed today: #12daysofannestagram Instagram accounts…