A Story That Demands to Be Heard: Tales from the Story Catcher, Wizards Are Not Welcome Here, by Joules Young

 

 Tales from the Story Catcher: A July Journey into Nibble-on-the-Moor

Welcome, dear listener, to a very special edition of The Writer's Herald.

 

This July, we're doing something a little different. Instead of our usual craft-focused deep dives, we're turning our attention to a story that has captured our hearts and imaginations—a tale so delightfully peculiar that we simply had to share it with you.

 

A Story That Demands to Be Heard

There are stories that quietly sit on the page, waiting patiently for a reader to discover them. And then there are stories that leap off the page, grab you by the lapels, and insist—absolutely insist—that you listen.

 

Wizards Are Not Welcome Here, by Joules Young, is very much the latter.

 

James and I have read countless manuscripts, edited hundreds of novels, and encountered more story openings than we can count. But every so often, a tale arrives that feels like it was plucked from the very air—caught between the cracks of time and delivered straight into your waiting hands. This is one of those stories.

 

What Makes This Story Special

From the very first sentence, Joules Young establishes a voice that is warm, whimsical, and utterly irresistible. The village of Nibble-on-the-Moor is the kind of place you want to visit—where the scones are always warm, the cobblestones have a habit of nudging you in the right direction, and the sheep have developed some rather strong opinions about the weather.

 

But what truly sets this audiobook apart is the immersive experience it offers.

 

You see, Wizards Are Not Welcome Here doesn't just tell a story. It invites you into a world. And with its original soundtrack, the experience becomes something far greater than mere listening—it becomes a journey.

 

The Magic of Sound

There's something profoundly special about a story that comes with its own music. The soundtrack for Wizards Are Not Welcome Here is not an afterthought; it is woven into the very fabric of the tale.

 

As Evelyn and I listened together (yes, we made a whole afternoon of it), we found ourselves swept along by the combination of Joules Young's masterful narration and the enchanting musical accompaniment. The music doesn't just enhance the story—it becomes part of the story.

 

What to Expect

If you're wondering whether this tale is for you, let us assure you: it is for anyone who has ever believed that magic is real, that rules are meant to be broken, and that the best adventures often begin with a simple mistake.

 

The narrator, invites us to:

 

Look closely at the peculiar details that make a world feel alive

 

Listen not just to the words, but to the spaces between them

 

Linger in moments of delight, uncertainty, and laughter

 

Laugh at the absurdity of it all

 

Love the characters, even when they're being utterly impossible

 

From Our Desk to Yours

From James:

As an editor, I'm always attuned to structure, pacing, and the careful architecture of a story. Wizards Are Not Welcome Here is a masterclass in whimsical storytelling done right. Joules Young balances chaos and coherence with remarkable skill, creating a narrative that feels both delightfully unpredictable and satisfyingly complete.

 

From Evelyn:

As a novelist, I'm drawn to voice—the unique, unmistakable signature that makes a story unmistakably itself. The voice in this audiobook is pure magic. It wraps around you like a warm blanket, inviting you to settle in and let the story catch you.

 

Why Audiobook?

There's something uniquely intimate about experiencing a story through sound. When you listen to Wizards Are Not Welcome Here, you're not just reading words on a page. You're being told a story, in the oldest tradition of human connection. The narrator's voice becomes a companion, the music becomes a landscape, and the tale becomes a shared experience.

 

It's storytelling as it was meant to be.

 

Your Invitation

This July, we invite you to do something truly magical. Set aside an evening—or perhaps a rainy afternoon—pour yourself a cup of tea, settle into your favourite chair, and let Wizards Are Not Welcome Here transport you to Nibble-on-the-Moor.

 

Meet Crispin Puff, the dragon who traded fire for flour.

Encounter Percival Luminos the Third, the most dazzlingly inconvenient dragon you'll ever meet.

Follow Ollie Twiggle, a wizard who is perhaps better at causing chaos than fixing it.

And discover for yourself why the villagers of Nibble-on-the-Moor have one unshakeable rule...

 

Wizards Are Not Welcome Here.

 

A Final Thought

There is a saying in Nibble-on-the-Moor (and if there isn't, there should be) that the best stories are the ones that catch you by surprise. They sneak up on you when you least expect it, wrap themselves around your heart, and refuse to let go.

 

This July, let yourself be caught.

 

With warmth and wonder,

 

James & Evelyn

The Writer's Herald

 

P.S. A special note to our listeners: the soundtrack for Wizards Are Not Welcome Here is available exclusively on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@thewonderfulworldofhock

with the audiobook. It is, we assure you, an experience not to be missed.