Achewillow
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Creator: Amy Frost and J-F. Dubeau
Urban fantasy Audio Book
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Achewillow is a storytelling podcast about Miriam DuFour, a French Canadian woman drawn into the bizarre world of Achewillow and her own family’s history in that town. Through her eyes we discover a strange landscape of subtle magics, bizarre people, coffee, the occasional demon, and baked goods. Written by J-F. Dubeau and narrated by Amy Frost
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Episodes:
Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000
A friend comes home with a new trick, but that's not the only surprise awaiting Miriam.
Special Episode: The Wilds, Part 2
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:10:00 +0000
Four children have disappeared from The Wilds and the clock is ticking for Miriam to get them back.
Get your own piece of The Wilds memorabelia. Limited edition t-shirts and tea towels are available for preorder through November 26, 2023. Visit Ko-Fi.com/Achewillow/Shop to order.
Special Episode: The Wilds, Part 1
Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000
When Miriam is recruited by one of the mayors to help out with The Wilds, she's provided an opportunity to take care of a problem that's been hounding her. But has she bitten off more than she can chew?
S6 Chapter 15: The Subtle Magics
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000
Miriam has a lot of loose ends to tie up.
S6 Chapter 14: Around the Achewillow Trees
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +0000
Miriam doesn't know how to take 'no' for an answer.
(This episode was recorded in the new studio space where some kinks are still being worked out. Things may sound slightly different.)
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000
Miriam and Annabelle find out exactly what's behind the door of Room Seven.
Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000
As Miriam starts to untangle the puzzle of the recipe, there is an invader at her door.
Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000
An ominous warning is not enough to prepare Miriam for what she faces at the cafe.
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000
As Miriam prepares for war, her allies take some unexpected forms.
S6 Chapter 9: Delicacies and Delicate Things
Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000
Miriam is determined to prove to Gagnon that she has come a long way since he got her kicked out of cooking school. But the sweetness of her revenge is tempered by outside interference.
S6 Chapter 8: Wool vs. Flannel
Thu, 18 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000
Everyone needs the help of a friend sometimes. But does Miriam have the right kind of friends?
Thu, 11 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000
Miriam goes from invader to being invaded.
Thu, 04 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000
Desperate times call for desperate measures. But how far is too far?
S6 Chapter 5: Old Enemies Anew
Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000
With the reopening of the Achewillow, unexpected visitors from Miriam's past arrive. And none of these reunions go the way she expects.
S6 Chapter 4: Trauma, New and Old
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000
CW: Childhood Illness/Cancer
Miriam's grand re-opening of the Achewillow defies her expectations at every turn.
Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000
It's the eve of the grand reopening of the Achewillow and Miriam can't help but notice that something very strange is going on.
S6 Chapter 2: Yesterday’s Whispers
Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:45:00 +0000
Miriam has a long to do list to tackle before she's ready to open the Achewillow's doors. Unfortunately for her, none of it will come easy.
S6 Chapter 1: All The Wrong Reasons
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:09:00 +0000
Miriam struggles with reopening the Achewillow until motivation comes from an unexpected source.
Special Episode: Ariella's Infinite Carousel
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:56:00 +0000
Miriam's time finding herself is interrupted by the arrival of a carnival: Ariella's Infinite Carousel. Visiting looking for a distraction, Miriam finds much more.
Trailer: Ariella's Infinite Carousel
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:49:00 +0000
Coming October 27, 2022: An Achewillow Special: Ariella's Infinite Carousel
S5 Chapter 15: One Last Mistake
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:30:04 +0000
It's time to pull out all the stops for one final showdown.
S5 Chapter 14: The Natural Order of Things
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:29:25 +0000
Figuring out what's going on and being able to do anything about it are two very different propositions.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 17:15:13 +0000
Most cooks get more than once chance at a recipe, but for Miriam, this might be here one shot at success.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:00:14 +0000
Miriam discovers that sometimes laying out all your cards is the strongest hand you have to play.
S5 Chapter 11: On the Importance of Proper Seasoning
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:59:30 +0000
Miriam never knows what she will find in the back alley. Or what will find her there.
S5 Chapter 10: A Banquet of Villains
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:32:02 +0000
Miriam is finding adversity around every corner. And behind every door.
S5 Chapter 9: Personal Space Invaders
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:21:08 +0000
There's a storm on the horizon, but it's not just the rain.
S5 Chapter 8: Every One a Hunter
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:30:01 +0000
Unexpected late night visitors are unpleasant, but even the ones who appear in the light of day can be intimidating.
S5 Chapter 7: A Bleeding Heart
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:13:59 +0000
Lost in the woods, night creeping in, facing down a Hellhound. Could things get worse? In Achewillow, they can.
Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:25:41 +0000
Things go from bad to worse at the Pickering farm.
S5 Chapter 5: Chicken and Other Bad Things
Thu, 26 May 2022 17:07:30 +0000
As Miriam begins to show Eric the true nature of Achewillow, she forgets one thing. Achewillow always throws a wrench in even the best laid plans.
S5 Chapter 4: Everything Is Not Okay
Thu, 19 May 2022 18:10:17 +0000
Something is happening to the animals of Achewillow. And Miriam knows that in this town, that could mean anything...
Thu, 12 May 2022 17:52:03 +0000
Miriam discovers clues that have been right in front of her the whole time, but before she can do anything about it, tragedy strikes.
S5 Chapter 2: Never a Dull Moment
Thu, 05 May 2022 19:47:09 +0000
It's just when things start feeling too calm, too normal, that everything starts to fall apart.
Also, snails. So many snails.
S5 Chapter 1: Between History and Family
Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:36:29 +0000
Sometimes an offhand comment can tip your world on end. Fortunately for Miriam DuFour, she's got some backup on her side.
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:30:53 +0000
Miriam has only one shot at saving Vicky, and who knows how many others, from the Envy demon she believes is hidden deep in Vicky's heart. But will pastry be enough to save the day this time?
S4 Chapter 14: Cooking Up Solutions
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 19:47:19 +0000
Now that Miriam has an idea of the foe she's facing, the only thing left is to find a solution. And that involves asking for help from some unusual places.
S4 Chapter 13: Coffee Solves Everything
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:59:03 +0000
As pieces start falling into place, Miriam has to figure out the truth before it's too late.
S4 Chapter 12: The Hearts of the Problem
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Miriam is faced with the desperate pull between reporting a crime and looking for the valuable clues she needs before they all slip through her fingers.
S4 Chapter 11: A Date With Patience
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:09:00 +0000
It's one thing to be desperate for answers, searching for clues to solve a mystery. It's quite another to be faced with them head on.
S4 Chapter 10: Oh, Relationships...
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:52:40 +0000
Miriam has to deal with the fallout of her raccoon invasion. All of them. And she's got a deadline. After all, she has a date. Or not a date. Or...
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:26:45 +0000
Even with Annabelle's help, Miriam can't untangle the threads of what's going on with the strange drink orders in Achewillow. Especially when everyone and everything keep trying to distract her.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:37:46 +0000
When Miriam wakes up in an uncharacteristically good mood, she starts to think that maybe, just maybe, everything is going to work out. However, there's a chill in the air, and it might not just be the weather.
S4 Chapter 7: The Opposite of Patience
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:51:36 +0000
Still reeling from her revelation, Miriam seeks the quiet of the Achewillow Border Park. Of course, in Achewillow, there's always something waiting in the dark.
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:09:41 +0000
Stephane found Nancy, but it wasn't good news. And it seems there are a lot of other strange happenings. Strange even for Achewillow.
S4 Chapter 5: All the Dead Things We Meet
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:44:06 +0000
Miriam doesn't know what to expect when Ophelia invites her along on a visit to the Remington house. What she encounters, though, is beyond anything she could have anticipated. In the aftermath, she's left with more questions than answers.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:23:49 +0000
As Miriam takes up the mystery of Stephane's missing roommate, Ophelia begins her own investigation by tugging at the threads of Miriam's family history.
S4 Chapter 3: A Clash of Egos and Identities
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:19:41 +0000
As strange coincidences start piling up, Miriam tries to cling to the simplest of explanations. Unfortunately, that tactic rarely holds in Achewillow.
S4 Chapter 2: Unusual Flavorings
Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:57:34 +0000
As Miriam struggles with her failures to appease the spirit of Gary Remington, she discovers that may not be the only place where she's falling short.
S4 Chapter 1: A Demon Most Human
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:03:23 +0000
Between her nights in the Achewillow Border Park and her days at the cafe, everything seems to be going well for Miriam DuFour. However, this is Achewillow, and nothing is going to stay peaceful for long.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:52:13 +0000
Here's a preview from Season 4, beginning September 9th, 2021
Special Episode: The Macaron Sprite
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:48:23 +0000
When mysterious macarons magically appear in her display case, Miriam must determine if it's an elaborate prank... or something more ominous.
S3 Chapter 15: A Light for Hearts, Old and New
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:54:32 +0000
The ritual is complete... but where are Fred and Pete? And once they're found, how will Miriam keep the secrets of Achewillow safe from Thomas Sinclair's podcast?
S3 Chapter 14: A Spell Generations in the Making
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:14:42 +0000
Clinging to some crumbs of information from Mayor Byrne, Miriam enlists some help in recreating the summoning spell from so long ago.
S3 Chapter 13: Lessons in History
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:34:38 +0000
Now that things are settled with Thomas, Miriam can turn her focus back to the mystery of the disappearing dancers.
S3 Chapter 12: Thomas Sinclair, Man of Mystery
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:18:23 +0000
Miriam tries to set things right with Thomas Sinclair and is faced with some serious worries about the repercussions of her emotional baking.
Behind the Scenes: Season 1, Chapter 1
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:48:44 +0000
A sample of the bonus Achewillow Kitchen episodes that are available to our Patreon backers. A behind the scenes look at Season 1, Chapter 1 of Achewillow.
S3 Chapter 11: Melting Snow and Ice Cider
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:46:21 +0000
Along with uncovering some of the deeper secrets of Achewillow, Miriam begins to learn some disturbing things about herself.
S3 Chapter 10: A Marred Surface
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:19:10 +0000
Miriam has to contend with the realities of the DuFour magic and it's place in Achewillow. And she continues to grasp at straws in solving the mystery of the disappearances, but one by one, they vanish.
S3 Chapter 9: The Secret Ingredient Is Hate
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 02:59:22 +0000
After Miriam finds herself out of her depth when confronted with an angry ghost, she does a little late night baking to work through her own rage and frustration.
S3 Chapter 8: Of Cakes and Dogs
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:53:38 +0000
With mysterious lights in the forest and late nights searching for disappearing people, Miriam is stretched thin and fears she may be forgetting something. Something important...
S3 Chapter 7: Countless Secrets in These Woods
Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:09:21 +0000
Miriam is pulled between trying to keep the secrets of Achewillow safe from Thomas Sinclair while trying to uncover the truth herself. But even the most mundane of magics may have more sinister intentions.
S3 Chapter 6: Not Out of the Woods
Thu, 24 Dec 2020 23:36:15 +0000
Miriam's investigation takes her back to the scene of the crime. And, against her better judgement, she enlists some less than helpful aid.
S3 Chapter 5: Should Have Read the Tracts
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:07:06 +0000
If Miriam is going to solve the mystery of the Daanse Lights, she's going to need to do some detective work. Fortunately, she knows just where to turn for advice. However, it may be that the answers have been in front of her all along.
S3 Chapter 4: The High Price of a Night Off
Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:36:55 +0000
Miriam wonders if she can trust her own senses or instincts, but it seems like danger is coming from unexpected directions.
S3 Chapter 3: Going Back For Seconds
Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:44:58 +0000
Miriam heads out for another shot at enjoying some time under the mysterious lights. But, as usually happens in Achewillow, it doesn't go quite like she anticipates.
S3 Chapter 2: Our Ghosts and Demons
Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:43:52 +0000
After an early end to the festivities in the woods, Miriam finds herself face to face with a stranger in Achewillow. Well, a stranger to her.
S3 Chapter 1: Dancing Lights at the End of the Tunnel
Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:55:27 +0000
It's back to business as usual at the Achewillow café after a very eventful summer. However, Miriam isn't entirely sure what business as usual actually is.
Lockdown Special: Enough to Share
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:30:48 +0000
Not even Achewillow is immune to the world events of a pandemic. But, unsurprisingly, lockdown in Achewillow is unlike anywhere else.
S2 Chapter 15: The Most Fatal of Attractions
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:31:49 +0000
Miriam must face her demon problems head on, and her baking skills will be tested like never before.
S2 Chapter 14: Lemons, Apples, and a Dash of Hope
Thu, 02 Jul 2020 22:02:12 +0000
When push comes to shove, there is one thing that Miriam can do to fight against the forces at work in Achewillow: Bake.
S2 Chapter 13: Smells of Self-Control
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:38:50 +0000
After a confrontation with Peter, Miriam again finds herself desperately searching through Doris's cookbook for a solution to her demon problem.
S2 Chapter 12: The Torment of Unfulfilled Needs
Thu, 18 Jun 2020 18:09:47 +0000
Miriam learns the truth of Agnes's identity and finds herself in more peril than ever.
S2 Chapter 11: Salt for the Wound
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:17:28 +0000
Agnes shows her true identity and, in spite of Miriam's efforts, neither can completely escape their nature.
S2 Chapter 10: In the Shadow of an Apple Tree
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:51:14 +0000
Just as things begin to look up for Miriam... everything comes crashing down.
S2 Chapter 9: The Flavorful Texture of Suffering
Thu, 28 May 2020 20:21:26 +0000
Reeling from the night in the alley, Miriam scrambles to grasp for proof of what is happening. But the harder she clings, the faster things slip away.
S2 Chapter 8: A Pain No Lesser For Being Shared
Thu, 21 May 2020 19:06:16 +0000
After emotional confrontations, Miriam wonders if she has it in her to do what needs to be done to keep her obligations to the hunger demon. And the people of Achewillow.
S2 Chapter 7: A Recipe for Interpersonal Conflict
Thu, 14 May 2020 20:23:39 +0000
Miriam was told she hasn't asking enough questions, so questions are how she's going to get to the bottom of what's happening at her cafe. Even if relationships get strained in the process.
S2 Chapter 6: I Want to See Achewillow at Night
Thu, 07 May 2020 18:44:35 +0000
After leaving Agnes alone for her first shift at The Achewillow, paranoia gets the best of Miriam, driving her out into the dark night alone.
S2 Chapter 5: Keep Your Enemies Close and Their Timecards Closer
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:50:55 +0000
Miriam's new employee turns out to be more of a handful than she had anticipated. And the more information she learns, the more she realizes she's in the dark.
Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:49:36 +0000
After an eventful evening, Miriam finds herself becoming more entwined in the lives of the Achewillow newcomers.
S2 Chapter 3: A Meal of Every Flavor
Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:11:39 +0000
Miriam goes through a buffet of emotions as she deals with all the newcomers to Achewillow, some more demonic than others.
S2 Chapter 2: All the Demons of Achewillow
Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:49:17 +0000
Miriam admits that she needs a hand and discovers several new occupants have arrived in Achewillow.
S2 Chapter 1: A Tale of Two Miriams
Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:08:11 +0000
Miriam is exhausted by the weight of her life in Achewillow. So exhausted, in fact, that she almost misses some bizarre goings on... Bizarre, even for Achewillow.
Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:25:10 +0000
Join Amy Frost and JF Dubeau as they answer listener questions about the world of Achewillow and where it's headed.
Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:39:57 +0000
Here's an appetizer for Season 2, starting April 9, 2020.
Chapter 15: Not Without Breaking A Few Eggs
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:02:41 +0000
Miriam confronts the Hunger Demon with the only weapon she knows how to use. When in Achewillow, sometimes the weirdest things are most efficient.
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:12:32 +0000
Miriam struggles to move forward after the Achewillow's destruction, finding the most appropriate of silver linings.
Chapter 13: The Hungering Night
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:04:25 +0000
Miriam tries to ask the Inquisition for help but the results are not what she hoped.
Chapter 12: The Pendulum of Broken Choices
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:11:05 +0000
The Achewillow police close in on their killer. Miriam knows something they don't, but there's little she can do about it. Or is there?
Chapter 11: Cavalry on a Dark Horse
Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:40:49 +0000
The Inquisition takes off their kid gloves, but Miriam escapes their attention with help from an unlikely source.
Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:37:28 +0000
On the verge of leaving Achewillow once and for all, Miriam stumbles onto something that could be the key to real magic: Doris's recipe book.
Chapter 9: The Name of the Dead
Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:33:10 +0000
More truths about Achewillow reveal themselves to Miriam, darkening the shadow the city casts on her presence there
Holiday Special: A Most Canadian Haunting
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:20:39 +0000
Achewillow Holiday Special 2019: Miriam's holiday plans are interrupted by the town's Solstice Celebration... which does not go exactly as planned.
Chapter 8: Enter the Inquisition
Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:05:07 +0000
The citizens of Achewillow have begun to recognize Miriam as one of them, but that might not be as positive as Miriam had hoped.
Chapter 7: The Killer at the Door
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:11:30 +0000
Miriam keeps having the wrong kinds of encounters in the wrong kinds of places, but she is finding out more about Achewillow. Maybe?
Chapter 6: The Comfort of Sacred Places
Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000
In spite of the creatures that lurk in the darkness, Miriam finds refuge and routine in the hallowed spaces of the Achewillow Cafe.
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:08:15 +0000
Miriam gets tricked into a police interrogation room and leaves with new questions of her own.
Chapter 4: Open for Business... Sort Of
Thu, 21 Nov 2019 22:51:07 +0000
Miriam has to face the realities of Achewillow by the harsh light of day, and it seems there may be a demon there after all.
Chapter 3: Steampunk Monstrosity
Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000
Miriam may think she’s seen all the worst Achewillow has to offer, but as she meets more of the townsfolk, even darker things crawl from the shadows.
Chapter 2: The Road to Achewillow
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000
The trip to Achewillow begins and it's even stranger and scarier than Miriam imagined.
Chapter 1: Gravestones to Milestones
Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000
Miriam DuFour’s life is in a tailspin and about to hit rock bottom. A strange envelope containing and even stranger inheritance could be the answer, or it could make matters even worse.