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Capital Yarns

Capital Yarns

By Sean Costello

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 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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Book 2 is Launched!

Capital YarnsDec 08, 2018

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37:13
In conversation with Melina Marchetta

In conversation with Melina Marchetta

Live recording of a Q&A with the incredible Melina Marchetta about her new book, The Place on Dalhousie
Apr 13, 201901:03:47
Announcing Interview with Melina Marchetta

Announcing Interview with Melina Marchetta

Exciting news from Capital Yarns. Muse Bookstore, 9 April 2019, 5:30pm: Q & A with the amazing Melina Marchetta
Mar 23, 201902:06
Book 2 is Launched!

Book 2 is Launched!

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'
Dec 08, 201837:13
Launch of Book 2

Launch of Book 2

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.
Nov 17, 201802:13
The Book Vol 2 and International Podcast Day

The Book Vol 2 and International Podcast Day

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
Sep 29, 201806:28
How I met your grandfather
Sep 02, 201823:36
Paper Flowers
Jul 23, 201815:32
Capital Yarns #31: Sam But Different
Jun 17, 201826:16
Capital Yarns #30: Anzac Day
Apr 07, 201821:53
Capital Yarns #29: My Children's Favourite Story
Mar 04, 201821:29
Capital Yarns (for Kids) #28: If The Mountain Won't Come To The Fairies Part 2
Feb 06, 201815:12
Capital Yarns (for Kids) #27: If The Mountain Won't Come To The Fairies Part 1

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

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.
Jan 20, 201816:23
Capital Yarns #26 - A Susan Boyle Christmas Carol

Capital Yarns #26 - A Susan Boyle Christmas Carol

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!
Dec 09, 201725:33
Capital Yarns #25 - Halloween 18+ Only Yarn: Blood

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

A possibly true terrifying family story featuring

•Neon Lights
•Broken Window
•Goon Bag Warning: Explicit language, adult theme and horror. Adults Only
Oct 27, 201717:35
Capital Yarns #24: She
Oct 02, 201717:33
Capital Yarns #23: Father's Day 2017 - Don't Judge
Aug 31, 201715:59
Capital Yarns #22: Hey Sister
Jul 17, 201719:28
Capital Yarns #21: The Brumbies And The Unicorns
Jun 11, 201716:26
Capital Yarns #20: Mothers' Day Special
May 12, 201711:42
Capital Yarns #19: Easter Marathon
Apr 11, 201722:10
Capital Yarns #18: A Rallying Call (Canberra Day Special)
Mar 11, 201716:51
Capital Yarns #17: Valentine's Day Special - Decoding The Opposite Sex
Feb 17, 201714:00
Capital Yarns #16: The Picture
Jan 25, 201722:45
Capital Yarns #15: Family Christmas Special
Dec 10, 201620:46
Capital Yarns #14: Adults Only Halloween Special - Identity Theft
Oct 29, 201618:03
Capital Yarns #13: Noir
Sep 29, 201620:15
Capital Yarns #12: Ode To Manuka
Aug 27, 201606:51
Capital Yarns #11: The Blackest Of Truffles
Jul 17, 201615:53
Capital Yarns #9: Sacrifice
Apr 24, 201619:30
Capital Yarns #8 - Beware Of Hairy Canberrans
Mar 05, 201618:42
Capital Yarns #7 - Togorang
Jan 23, 201611:23
Capital Yarns #6 - The Eyes Have It

Capital Yarns #6 - The Eyes Have It

Audio version of the short story, The Eyes Have It, by Sean Costello.

Sean Costello's short stories are inspired by 3 items nominated by readers of his blog, Capital Yarns.

Via Email, Liz requested three very interesting Canberra items:

No Lights No Lycra + Loading Zone + Belconnen Owl
Owl Picture courtesy of the very awesome Newcastle Productions

As always, full transcript at
www.capitalyarns.com.au

Thanks to number of local Canberra artists for letting me showcase their music on this one:

The iconic Falling Joys, and their track, 'Lock It' from the Wish List album: fallingjoys.com/. You can also hear more of Suzi Higgie at www.suziehiggie.com/

Sam Whitmore, _Skarma_ on Soundcloud for extracts of his great music, Fine Gold: soundcloud.com/sam-whitmore-4

Crumpet, and their track 'Queenie'. Not to mention Trouser Trouser, who became Hashemoto: www.hashemoto.com

Listen to a full Spotify list of what Simone, the heroin of our story, hears at No Lights No Lycra:

open.spotify.com/user/1236589146/playlist/0x6doMqEBG6zwzgGRyNOQN
Nov 28, 201529:15
Capital Yarns #5 - Freakshakes
Oct 29, 201537:28
Capital Yarns #4: Canberrans Say Welcome
Oct 16, 201510:09
Capital Yarns #3 - The Sexpert
Sep 18, 201527:46
Capital Yarns #2 - Voice In The Mist

Capital Yarns #2 - Voice In The Mist

To celebrate the climax of Canberra's annual Truffle Season, the first fictional Canberra story read by Peter is 'Voice in the Mist'. Sonja request these 3 items to be weaved into the story, via Twitter:



•Truffles

•A Library in Canberra

•Vapour rising from Canbera's Lake Burley Griffin

You won't believe how Sean spun a Canberra fictional tale featuring all three!

See
www.capitalyarns.com.au for more information.

Haunting photo of Lake Burley Griffin taken by Drew Sheldrick see twitter.com/drewsheldrick.

Thanks also to Canberra band, Hashemoto, for supplying the theme music. See www.hashemoto.com for more details.

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 story set in Canberra, capital of Australia.
Aug 12, 201517:45
Capital Yarns #1 - Introduction
Aug 12, 201503:14