Stories from the Ashes Podcast

Our conversation today was with Ryan J. Southworth, author of The Treeborn Trilogy:
Other Books Mentioned in Episode:
Chronicles of Narnia
Lord of the Rings
The Oath by Frank Peretti (not written for kids—a SERIOUS books.)
DownBelow Station by C. J. Cherryh
Morgaine Cycle by C. J. Cherryh
Always Ready: Directions for Defending the Faith by Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman
The Treeborn Trilogy : Mapaline, Ceylon, The Last Tower
Heartwood Hotel series by Kallie George
The Green Ember series by S. D. Smith
The Conquerors Saga By Timothy Zahn
Games recommended in the episode:
Unmatched
Wingspan
Azul
Terraforming Mars
Blokus
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This is a unique episode for us—our very first foray into film as a storytelling medium!
Since recording, we’ve had several filming days under our belt, along with some truly fun behind-the-scenes moments. Below, I’ve shared a few of my favorites:
🎥 A time-lapse of an 18' lofted tent going up in our Jedi camp.
🦸‍♂️ Two amazing actors proving that grown men love wearing capes.
📣 A link to our promo video and the socials where you can follow along: Instagram, YouTube, and our GoFundMe
This whole experience has been such a joy—especially getting to share it with my girls. I can’t wait to see the finished short film once Palmer wraps up filming and postproduction, and I’m looking forward to sharing even more about the journey with all of you! (If you keep scrolling, I’ve included some stills as a bonus at the bottom of the page!)
Also in this episode…We chat about a few favorites, including:
* a beloved book series that’s will come as no surprise to anyone
* and a random but delightful influencer who just might feed your Jane Austen obsessions- Jake Phillips, theculturedbumpkin
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You’re still here! Fantastic! Here are some quick shots I took of some of the sets and props- I hope you enjoy!
Inara and me at the end of a 17 hour filming day (it’s hours past midnight at this point).
An 18’ Imperial control console built specifically to cover a low bookshelf at the library.
I’m in love with this accessory for Silas’ character. It’s a battery from the 1950’s.
A jedi master checking out the lofted tent and campsite at large.
Gemma is an expert log keeper for the camera and mics. So proud of her!
We had the honor of filming at Hancher Auditorium. This is the restaurant scene and it was our first long day with a 6 a.m. call time- it went so well but I could barely walk that night!
I love watching Palmer and Rebecca work together. Mothers and sons are such a special relationship!


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Annie Parsons is a graduate homeschooler who lives at home, saves her money for family trips to England, and somehow still finds time to read widely, support her friends, teach remotely, and charm preschoolers during storytime at the library. She’s an illustrator and storyteller with a quiet wit, a love of video games, and a deep appreciation for the little things that make life feel magical. Her art reflects all of that—warm, whimsical, and full of heart.
Find her here:InstagramWebsiteAnnie’s book: Stone Soup
Stone Soup resources and coloring pages
Skillshare Classes
Substack
Books mentioned/discussed in this episode:
Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The Artist Who Painted the Blue Horse by Eric Carle
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Picture This: How Pictures Work Molly Bang
The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher by Molly Bang
Goose by Molly Bang
The Yellow Ball by Molly Bang
Frost Light by Danielle Bullen
Sparrow in the Sun by Danielle Bullen
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St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks by Mary Berendes
Nellie Bly: America’s Greatest Reporter by Iris Noble; republished by Renewed Books 5/25
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, republished by Renewed Books
Ten Days in a Madhouse: A Story of the Intrepid Reporter Nellie Bly by Nellie Bly
A Race Around the World: The True Story of Nellie Bly & Elizabeth Bisland by Caroline Starr Rose; illustrated by Alexandra Bye
Nellie Vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists’ Breakneck Race around the World by Kate Hannigan; illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Jon Klassen
Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang; illustrated by Hyewon Yum
Umami by Jacob Grant
Saturday by Oge Mora
Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora
This is Worship: art by Anthony Gorola
World Famous Paintings by Rockwell Kent (a book of art)
The Jesus Storybook Bible narrated by David Suchet- the story of Leah
Kiki’s Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono
Video Games We Love:
Hello Kitty: Island AdventureAnimal CrossingThe Master’s Pupil
Ambre’s kids favorite Poirot episode: “The Veiled Lady”
Leuchtturm journals
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Our guest this week is Ali Noël. Ali lives with her three young children in the rainy shadow of Mount Rainier. When she isn't spear-heading her first year of homeschooling or chasing her stubborn bulldog around the yard, you can find Ali whittling poetry and chipping away at her biblical fiction novel. Ali had a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently a poetry intern for Twenty Hills Publishing.
Some of Ali’s most recent poetry publications and other places to find her:
Light of the World published by Vessels of Light
The Day Bringer published by Vessels of Light
Too Often I Forget published by Calla Press Publishing, Spring Literary Journal
Tenderly, He, published by Calla Press Publishing, Spring Literary Journal
Watch As It Wakes published by Storyboard Community Spring Journal
Book 1 in The Ratcatcher ChroniclesThe Kingdom of GallimaufriaChapter One: The Boy from Ravo
From the Desk of Periwinkle Twist- Substack
Instagram: The.Poetess.Life PeriwinkleTwist_Writes
Books referenced and discussed in this episode:
Redeeming Love (please read reviews when deciding if this is a good read for You)
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Little House on the Prairie series (specifically Farmer Boy)
The Joy Luck Club
Harry Potter
To Kill a Mockingbird
Emma
Wingfeather Saga
Shel Silverstein’s poems
The Brontë Sisters books
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
Mary Oliver (her complete works)
Favorite Poems, Old and New “The Wreck of the Hesperus” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Anne of Green Gables
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Princess and the Goblin
Give and Take
Hidden Truths
The Awakening of Miss Prim
The Lord of the Rings
Resource:
House of Humane Letters: How to Read Fairy Tales class with Angelina Stanford.
A Year with Mary Oliver free guide from Amy Parilee Rickards of @livingwellread.
📢 Shoutout to Bandersnatch! They’re in the final week of their Kickstarter for a fantastic new book—a collection of children’s poetry from living poets! If you love sharing fun, playful poetry with your kids, now’s the time to support this project. Check it out before the campaign ends next week!
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Welcome back to Season 4! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Rebecca LeVake about how to make picture books even more fun by acting them out with your kids. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just looking for new ways to engage little (and big!) readers, Rebecca’s got some great ideas to bring stories to life in an interactive and playful way. Grab your kids, a favorite picture book, and let’s dive in!
To learn more about Rebecca’s reading adventures and the educational journey of her family, be sure to check out her website!
Books shared in this episode:
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Bodie and Brock Thoene book series for older teens and adults 16+ The Zion Chronicles, The Zion Covenant, Shiloh Legacy, The Jerusalem ChroniclesThe Zion Legacy- they’ve written more, but these are the ones we’ve read.

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
Song of the Trees by Mildred D. Taylor
Once on a Time by A.A. Milne

-Picture Books That Are Perfect for Beginning: Simple, Engaging, and Fun!-
One-Dog Canoe by Mary Casanova and Ard Hoyt
The Mitten by Jan Brett (mistakenly referred to as “The Hat” in the episode)
Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
Little Red Hot by Eric A. Kimmel
Armadilly Chili by Helen Ketteman (a Little Red Hen story)
Song and Dance Man by Karen Ackerman
Roxaboxen by Barbara Cooney
The Pumpkin Runner by Marsha Diane Arnold
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
The Farmer in the Dell by Alexandra Wallner



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