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A Bird for a Heart


12 episodes


Solo Fantasy Serial Audio Book


Synopsis:

As the world unravels under the weight of an immortal sorcerer’s despair, Tula must confront the man who quite literally stole her heart. Along with a cunning demon bound to her by desperate choices, she journeys through a land scarred by destruction, seeking to be made whole again before darkness consumes everything.


A tale of resilience, reckoning, and the cost of hope, A Bird for a Heart explores what it means to hold onto your humanity when the world demands you let it go.


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Format: Audio Book

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Solo

Narrator: Third Person

Genres: Fantasy

Soundscape: Voices only

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Episodes:

Bone and Blade

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

For a fantasy story, how shameful is it that we get nine episodes in before we see a single sword?


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


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Iron and Shadow

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Breakfast is made.


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


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Announcement

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Hi, I’m Michael J Patrick, author and voice of A Bird for a Heart. 

You may have noticed that I did not post an update last Monday. I then posted on my blog at abirdforaheart.blogspot.com that I would be changing my schedule. After working hard to get on target with the new schedule, I am still far behind. 

Rather than rush to release an inferior episode, I have decided to skip the update and get back onto my previous schedule of updating every other Monday. I try my best to keep the podcast on schedule, but I think quality of my writing, recording, and editing should be the most important factor.

Episode Eight will be up on April 7th.

If you are enjoying the story so far, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or the podcast player of your choice. Also, feel free to share A Bird for a Heart with your friends.

If you are not enjoying the podcast, then share it with your enemies. That will show them.

Thank you for your patience, and thank you for listening.


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Blood and Tears

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The Boy gets his first kiss sort of.


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


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Vengeance and Hunger

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

A Bird for a Heart Episode Six - Vengeance and Hunger


Enin tells the boy about his mother. Tula has a bad time in the woods.


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


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Power and Innocence

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

A Bird for a Heart Episode Five - Power and Influence


Wounds are healed, but maybe that is a mistake?


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Demon and Sorcerer

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

A Bird for a Heart Episode Four - Demon and Sorcerer


A new acquaintance is made.


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Void and Flame

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

A Bird for a Heart Episode Three - Void and Flame


Enin communes with the Darkness.Tula and the Muck Witch run for their lives.


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ash and Feathers

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

A Bird for a Heart Episode Two - Ash and Feathers


Tula and the Witch discuss eschatology while Enin releases a tiny prisoner.


(NOTE - The first two episodes suffer from some sound issues that will be corrected eventually. By episode three the issues are resolved).


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wanderer, Wine, and Witch

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:59:13 GMT

A Bird for a Heart Episode One - Wanderer, Wine, and Witch


The girl with a bird for a heart walks alone in search of aid for her predicament. The Boy performs a secret task.The Witch asks questions. The sorcerer seeks a Door.


(NOTE - The first two episodes suffer from some sound issues that will be corrected eventually. By episode three the issues are resolved).


If you would like to support this podcast you can do so by writing a review on Apple music or the podcast player of your choice.


This story was written and recorded in New Jersey on Lenapehoking territory.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kokaibel the Cacodaemon

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:22:38 GMT

It was smoke. No, it was darkness, like a piece of the night sky had been torn out and brought to the world. It shifted and flickered as if not meant to be and existed by force of will alone. It took the form of a man and within that form twinkled stars and galaxies. If Tula looked closely she could make out high cheekbones and an aquiline nose, but she dared not look closely. 


A Bird for a Heart is a fantasy fiction podcast written and recorded by Michael J Patrick. Coming December 15th.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au


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A Bird for a Heart Promo

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:00:03 GMT

As the world unravels under the weight of an immortal sorcerer’s despair, Tula must confront the man who quite literally stole her heart. Along with a cunning demon bound to her by desperate choices, she journeys through a land scarred by destruction, seeking to be made whole again before darkness consumes everything.

A tale of resilience, reckoning, and the cost of hope, A Bird for a Heart explores what it means to hold onto your humanity when the world demands you let it go.


A Bird for a Heart is a fantasy fiction podcast written and recorded by Michael J Patrick. Coming December 15th.


Intro music is 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Direct MP3 link