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

Capital Yarns

In conversation with Melina Marchetta

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

Announcing Interview with 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'

Book 2 is Launched!

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. 

Launch of Book 2

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

The Book Vol 2 and International Podcast Day

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/ 

How I met your grandfather

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 + BandaidAs always, full transcript at http://www.capitalyarns.com.auThanks to Hashemoto for the theme music: http://www.hashemoto.comRefugee Action Committee - http://refugeeaction.org/Companion House - http://www.companionhouse.org.au/ Amnesty International Australia - https://www.amnesty.org.au/

Paper Flowers

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!

Capital Yarns #31: Sam But Different

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

Capital Yarns #30: Anzac Day

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.

Capital Yarns #29: My Children's Favourite Story

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   

Capital Yarns (for Kids) #28: If The Mountain Won't Come To The Fairies Part 2

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.     

Capital Yarns (for Kids) #27: If The Mountain Won't Come To The Fairies Part 1

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!

Capital Yarns #26 - A Susan Boyle Christmas Carol

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

Capital Yarns #25 - Halloween 18+ Only Yarn: Blood

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. 

Capital Yarns #24: She

Capital Yarns is an experiment in storytelling developed by Sean Costello. He invites social media users to nominate three items for him to weave into a short fictional story set in Canberra, capital of Australia. Previous yarns are available to read at http://www.capitalyarns.com.au. Visit to request your own! This podcast features audio versions of the yarns read by Sean's friends and family including Melanie Skinner and Peter Heweston.

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