S2E1: The Value of a Journey
Welcome to Season Two of Story Time with Darcie! In every episode, you hear a piece of my own short fiction. I’m an eclectic writer, so you may be surprised by the genres and situations, but what these stories have in common is their exploration of big ideas.
Happy New Year! I have never been so excited to turn the calendar. 2021 is full of promise and opportunity! We still have a long journey ahead of us, but there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Which makes it the perfect time to read The Value of a Journey.
I’m sure you’ll all be as happy as I am with the return of Nikolas Yuen whose involvement has been a gift to Story Time with Darcie. I’d also like to introduce Milena Nazaruk and Killian Branscombe to the pod! Milena is a friend from highschool days. She is a busy woman, balancing an executive career, family life, and a vast collection of friends. Killian is my youngest nephew who you actually heard last month in the choir of voices that closed the story Grace’s Christmas Concert. Thank you, all three, for joining me in today’s story.
The Value of a Journey was written for the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge in April 2020. Apparently, I was already wrestling with the isolation and uncertain future of the pandemic, and looking toward the better future it has given us the opportunity to build.
As there are no content warnings today, let’s jump in with both feet and see where this adventure will take us.
Thank you, Nikolas, Milena, and Killian for joining me today.
Well, that’s it for the first episode of Season two of Story Time with Darcie. I hope you’ve enjoyed the stories and the performances. If you have, please, help me keep the podcast going by sharing it! Leave a five-star rating on Apple podcasts, write a review, or give us a shout out on social media to help more people find us. If a friend is looking for something new to listen to, suggest Story Time with Darcie. If an episode make you think of someone in particular, send it their way! Every time you share it makes a difference!
That’s it for today’s episode of Story Time with Darcie. If you would like to become a voice on Story Time with Darcie, please, reach out! My eclectic stories need a variety of voices, and yours will be a welcome addition!
Thank you for listening. To read more of my stories and perhaps inspire my next one, check out my website: www.darcietkelly.me and join me on facebook @DarcieTKelly. If you’re interested in purchasing a copy of Musings: A Collection of Short Stories, get in touch through the facebook page or email me (you can find my email address in the episode notes). And please, subscribe on your podcatcher of choice for future episodes of Story Time With Darcie.
Until next month, stay well, and keep smiling.
Direct Link to text version of The Value of a Journey.