Capital Yarns

Live recording of a Q&A with the incredible Melina Marchetta about her new book, The Place on Dalhousie

Exciting news from Capital Yarns. Muse Bookstore, 9 April 2019, 5:30pm: Q & A with the amazing Melina Marchetta

All the action from the launch of Capital Yarns Volume 2 from Paperchain paperstore in Manuka, Canberra. Hosted by Angharad Lodwick from Lost the Plot podcast, and illustrator Juliette Dudley. Not to mention a sneak peak of one of the stories now in print, 'A Susan Boyle Christmas Carol'

All the details about the launch of volume two of my short stories at Paperchain Manuka on 29 November 2018. A fresh, new collection short stories set in Canberra, inspired by you.

Sean announces some exciting news about volume 2 of Capital Yarns the book and reveals some of his favourite podcasts for International Podcast Day 2018

A Fathers' Day special, featuring three things many Canberra fathers love Starlight Drive in at Watson + 70s Valiant + Car Load of Kids. Requested by @supergran41 via Twitter. Wonderful Starlight Cinema image courtesty of Trevor Dickinson, who does some amazing images of Canberra. Check out Starlight Cinema courtesy of http://www.trevordickinson.com/

Episode 32 is a story for the whole family, particularly the under 10s, about sore knees, difference and fear. Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one requested by @bidgee includes: Paper Flower + Raindrop + Bandaid As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Refugee Action Committee - http://refugeeaction.org/ Companion House - http://www.companionhouse.org.au/ Amnesty International Australia - https://www.amnesty.org.au/

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: American Eagle that looks at the (+) Australian Eagle sculpture at the @NatArboretum + a Pineapple Suitable for the whole family. As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Big thanks to Richard Tuffin for the eagle photo!

At the request of my children, re-release of my short story, ANZAC Day. Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: The Menin Gate at Midnight + Alexander Bunyip + A Trilby Hat As always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Picture of Menin Gate at Midnight (Will Longstaff) from http://www.awm.gov.au

To celebrate my leave to re-bond with my kids, all 2018 Capital Yarns stories will be suitable for the whole family. This is my children's favourite story I've written, titled the Brumbies and the Unicorns. Capital Yarns are fictional stories, set in Canberra (Australia) inspired by 3 items nominated via social media. This one was features: •Nurse •Mountains •Unicorn Suitable for children and adults (8+).  Thanks to my daughters for helping me produce this story. I look forward to working with them further on the podcast this year.  You can vote for your favourite Australian podcasts at http://australianpodcastawards.com  Grateful for reviews left wherever you found this podcast.

To celebrate my leave to re-bond with my kids, all 2018 Capital Yarns stories will be suitable for the whole family. This is part two of the story inspired by items nominated by my daughter: •Mt Stromlo •Fairies •Guinea Pigs Suitable for children and adults (5+).  Thanks to my daughters for helping me produce this story. I look forward to working with them further on the podcast this year.  You can vote for your favourite Australian podcasts at http://australianpodcastawards.com

To celebrate my leave to re-bond with my kids, all 2018 Capital Yarns stories will be suitable for the whole family. This one was inspired nominated by my daughter: •Mt Stromlo •Fairies •Guinea Pigs Suitable for children and adults (5+).  Thanks to my daughters for helping me produce this story. I look forward to working with them further on the podcast this year.

A special Canberra Christmas story, inspired by: •Susan Boyle CD •Water Tank •10,000 piece puzzle Suitable for older children and adults (10+).  Special thanks again to Falling Joys for letting me use their song, Lock It (can you hear pick where in the story it is) Special mention of the many wonderful organisations helping those less fortunate this Christmas including: •Smith Family •Vinnies • Canberra City UCA •Communities @ Work Merry Christmas everyone!

A possibly true terrifying family story featuring  •Neon Lights •Broken Window •Goon Bag Warning: Explicit language, adult theme and horror. Adults Only

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This is inspired by a roller derby competitor:  Canberra Roller Derby League + Castle Playground + Great Australian Ice Creamery More info at https://www.crdl.com.au/  Happy International Podcasting Day! Come say hello to me at the Capital Collab on 7 October: https://www.facebook.com/events/226536397876714/  Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com This one has explicit language.

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This is a special Father's Day yarn inspired by items nominated by my youngest daughter:  Guinea Pigs + Parents + a Cat (that eats guinea pigs) Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com One for the whole family!

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This is a special cross-capital yarn, inspired by a recent trip to Wellington and items nominated by Bec, who grew up in Wellington and now lives in Canberra:  Mountain biking at Makara Peak + driving through roads no wider than your car + watching a performance of Bell's Shakespeare at the Botanic gardens + a trip on the cable car + the best cafe scene of any place I've been to. Music featured during the story was from Beneath Benetta - a Canberra based band with a member from Wellington. The song featured is the aptly named 'In Transit'. https://www.facebook.com/BeneathBenetta/  Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Language warning on this one.

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: Nurse + Mountains + Unicorn This is my family's favourite story - I hope you like it too. Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Transcript of the story available at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au

A never before released short story set in Canberra Australia, celebrating mums everywhere.  Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: Drumming + Chica the Dog + Pulling socks off his feet To celebrate Mothers' Day this story is for the whole family.  Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com Please contact me for a transcript as this episode.

A short story set in Canberra Australia, celebrating the Easter long weekend and the tradition of Canberrans travelling to the NSW south coast.  Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns. This one features: Paddlepop stick + Colouring-in Book + Washing Machine race This is definitely one for the kids....perhaps not for squeamish grownups. Thanks to Suzie Higgie for her awesome song, Monty and Lyla's House, which fit this tale so well. Hear more of her great music at https://www.suziehiggie.com/  Thanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.com As always,full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au