The NoNap Podcast
Where To Listen
About the Project
Inspired by the strange year of 2020 and my own honorary nieces and nephews, I wanted to create a special kids’ audio fiction special for parents and children that are seeking Halloween celebration alternatives to trick or treating (as in many cities it has been cancelled). I presented the idea to several horror writers and sought submissions. Originally conceived as a half hour special, the project quickly grew into its own “podcast” as many writers were inspired to submit and write stories specifically for the event. With a good selection of stories, voice actors, sound designers, artists and music makers all excitedly jumped in on the project as well. Finally, the illustrious David Cummings also gave his blessing to use a name that pays homage to the top horror podcast and the creative inspiration behind the project – The NoSleep Podcast.
I encourage you to support, patronize, hire, etc. the creators that volunteered their time and effort for this project. Their information is provided below for ease.
Thank you listeners! Thank you kids! And thank you creators!
♥Erin
How To Listen
The podcast can be enjoyed as one continuous show by starting with episode 1 and continuing until the final episode in your podcatcher of choice. Alternatively, each story is broken into one episode and the suggested age range for each episode’s story is in the title. Parents and guardians, it is recommended that you either pre-listen to the stories or review the spoiler included in the episode’s show notes to decide whether or not the story is appropriate for your children.
We have made our best efforts to be inclusive of race, gender and sexual orientation where possible as our team of creators includes many races, genders and sexual orientations however those topics are not the central element in any story. The stories are themed around Halloween, mild horror and, in some cases, death and the paranormal. Regarding accessibility, where possible, story transcripts will be included but in most cases, the stories themselves will not be available as text on this site as the authors retain the written rights.
For a full transcript of the host’s wraparound story go here: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/
How To Support the Show
This show is a gift to you and your loved ones. We are not asking for support. However, many people have asked how they can contribute. The best way to do so is by supporting the contributors. Buy their books, art and music. Listen to their shows. Follow them on social media. I have done my best to gather information from everyone as to just how you can support them best – please check that out below in the Contributors section.
I have also set up a “Buy Me a Coffee” page here for anyone that just wants to throw some money in a hat to say thank you. I will do my best to distribute anything donated there as fairly as possible. And I also have a Ko.fi page if you’d just like to thank me for putting it all together. http://ko-fi.com/ravenwolfprods
Or just follow me on Twitter/Instagram @Ravie13 and say thanks!
Contributors
The NoNap Halloween special was a group collaboration between a collection of wonderful people from around the world of audio fiction and podcasting. Everyone involved volunteered their time and efforts. If you loved the show, want to say thank you or want MORE from these talented folks, please visit their pages, follow their social media, buy their books/songs/art and support them in any way you can.
WRAP AROUND STORY (All ages)
Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/
Author:
Erin B. Lillis
Voice Actor/Corpcelia Cadavra:
Erin B. Lillis
THE TINY PUMPKIN (Ages 3-6)
Transcript:
https://authorshcooper.com/2018/09/24/the-tiny-pumpkin-a-childrens-story/
Author:
S. H. Cooper
Voice Actors:
Narrator – Sarah Ruth Thomas
Patch – Camber Stitches
Boobury – David Ault
Sound Design:
Kristina Manente
I HEARD A BIRD (Ages 3-6)
Author:
Micah Edwards
Voice Actor:
Narrator – Owen McCuen
Sound Design:
Kathryn Stanley
THE MAGICAL HALLOWEEN NIGHT (Ages 5-9)
Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/magicalhalloweennight/
Author:
Immanuel Burney
Voice Actors:
Narrator/Mom – Sarah Golding
Matt – Misty Brooke
Diego – Sam Cavalcanti
Sam – Tal Minear
Lee Hwa – Erika Sanderson
Sound Design:
Erin B. Lillis
THE WITCHES’ BREW (Ages 5-9)
Author:
Manen Lyset
Voice Actor:
Witch – Erin B. Lillis
Sound Design:
Anna Rodriguez
THE TOWN WITHOUT CANDY (Ages 5-9)
Author:
Meredith Morgenstern
Voice Actor:
Narrator – Nichole Goodnight
Kids – The Zappulla Kids
Sound Design:
Kristina Manente
THE PARENT TAX (Ages 5-9)
Author:
N.M. Brown
Voice Actors:
Narrator – Dan Zappulla
Allen’s Mom – Jen Zappulla
Allen’s Dad – Dan Zappulla
Allen – Zappulla Kid 1
Ricky – Zappulla Kid 2
Sound Design:
Kathryn Stanley
RALPH (Ages 5-9)
Author:
Marcus Damanda
Voice Actors:
Narrator – Desdymona
Ralph – Desdymona
Grandma – Erin B. Lillis
Grandpa – Graham Rowat
Sound Design:
Kathryn Stanley
THE HALLOWEEN FRIEND (Ages 5-9)
Author:
Elizabeth Davis
Voice Actors:
Narrator – David McKee
Ghost Child – Erika Sanderson
Sound Design:
Seng Phengdouangdeth
SHADOW ON THE SOFA (Ages 7-10)
Author:
Karl Melton
Voice Actors:
Narrator – Uri Sacharow
Grandpa – David Cummings
Mom – Nichole Goodnight
Sound Design:
Anna Rodriguez
BLOODY MARY AND BLOODY MARVIN (Ages 7-10)
Author:
Jennifer Winters
Voice Actors:
Narrator – Peter Joseph Lewis
Rudy – Celina Mauti
Alex – Erin B. Lillis
Sound Design:
Erin B. Lillis
PUMPKIN AND … SPICE (Ages 8-12)
Author:
K. M. Bennett
Voice Actors:
Narrator – David S. Dear
Hattie – Danielle McRae
Jamal – J.V. Hampton-Van Sant
Elle – Tal Minear
Grandma McCutchin – Alexis Bristowe
Sound Design and Music:
Chris Burke
AVOID THE MAPLE WOODS (Ages 8-12)
Transcript: http://scottsavino.com/avoid-the-maple-woods/
Author:
Scott Savino
Voice Actors:
Narrator – Elie Hirschman
Sound Design:
Ken May
THE MOON IS FOLLOWING ME (Ages 8-12)
Link to story text: http://www.erinlillis.com/themoonisfollowingme/
Author:
Erin B. Lillis
Voice Actors:
Narrator – Erin B. Lillis
Sound Design:
Erin B. Lillis
THE COUSINS (Ages 8-12)
Author:
Charlie Davenport
Voice Actors:
Narrator – Uri Sacharow
Dad – Owen McCuen
Randy – David McKee
Kids – The Zappulla Kids
Sound Design:
Kristina Manente
THE PARTY (Ages 8-12)
Author:
John Harrison
Voice Actors:
Narrator – David Ault
Mum/Sad Child – Erika Sanderson
Thomas – Matthew Bradford
Tyler – Elie Hirschman
Sarah – Danielle McRae
Staff Member – Erin B. Lillis
Sound Design:
RCBG Editing
ARTWORK
Podcast art – Desdymona
“The Tiny Pumpkin” art – Thea Arnman
SPECIAL THANKS
Mary Buelow (For assistance, cheerleading and emotional support)
Kevin Hartnell (For donating his music library)
Johnny Stitches (For facilitating the recording/directing of Camber Stitches)
The Zappulla Kids (For being awesome kids)
Manen Lyset (For being a project sounding board)
Melody Grace (For allowing the inclusion of stories from the Mother Ghost’s Grimm Volumes 1 and 2)
David Cummings (For allowing me to reference his successful show and promoting it)
Chad Himmelspach of the DISTURBED podcast (for promoting the show)
The Grey Rooms podcast
Brandon Boone
Slice the Kitten (For all the purrs and humor)
All my nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that I borrowed the names of for Nanny Cadavra’s missing souls.
