https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com Steampunk adventures and espionage with Her Majesty's Agents Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:06:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences no episodic The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences pip@pjballantine.com 178346 178346 podcast https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/TFTAv5_title_LARGE.png https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com 28198537 Steampunk adventures and espionage with Her Majesty's Agents https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-s02e05-a-trick-of-strong-imagination/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-s02e05-a-trick-of-strong-imagination/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 00:28:07 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=1683 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-s02e05-a-trick-of-strong-imagination/feed/ 0 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences 2 2 5 5 A Trick of Strong Imagination full false 55:39 1683 A Trick of Strong Imagination by Alyson Grauer In this episode: Althea Galway, a brilliant but overlooked statistician, is sent on a seemingly routine assignment to a winter carnival—only to uncover a mystery laced with illusion, danger, and memories from her own hidden past. As the dazzling world of the Traveling Galloway Circus draws her in, Althea must rely on more than numbers to unravel the truth behind the spectacle. What begins as a calculated investigation quickly becomes a deeply personal journey into magic, memory, and self-discovery. About the Author: Alyson Grauer is a writer, actor, podcaster, and tabletop gamer. She studied theatre and history at Loyola University of Chicago. Together she and her husband have formed the duo Whimsy & Artifice, Continue ReadingA Trick of Strong Imagination by Alyson Grauer In this episode: Althea Galway, a brilliant but overlooked statistician, is sent on a seemingly routine assignment to a winter carnival—only to uncover a mystery laced with illusion, danger, and memories from her own hidden past. As the dazzling world of the Traveling Galloway Circus draws her in, Althea must rely on more than numbers to unravel the truth behind the spectacle. What begins as a calculated investigation quickly becomes a deeply personal journey into magic, memory, and self-discovery. About the Author: Alyson Grauer is a writer, actor, podcaster, and tabletop gamer. She studied theatre and history at Loyola University of Chicago. 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Braun, gift, Merry Christmas, parody, spoof, steampunk, Wellington Books https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/the-german-cover/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/the-german-cover/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:06:37 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=244 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/the-german-cover/feed/ 5 244 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/concerning-airships-and-awards/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/concerning-airships-and-awards/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:31:24 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=224 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/concerning-airships-and-awards/feed/ 1 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 3:21 224 When our journalists set out to write their first novel together, they were optimistic Phoenix Rising would perform well. What they did not expect is for their book, just six months after its release, to win the 2011 Airship Award for Best Steampunk Literature of Continue ReadingWhen our journalists set out to write their first novel together, they were optimistic Phoenix Rising would perform well. What they did not expect is for their book, just six months after its release, to win the 2011 Airship Award for Best Steampunk Literature of Continue ReadingBooks & Braun Appearances, Ministry News, 2011, Abney Park, Airship Award, Alan Moore, award, distinction, Eliza Braun, honor, K.W. Jeter, Phil & Kaja Foglio, Phoenix Rising, Steamcon III, The Archives, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, Wellington Books https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-eleven/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-eleven/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:26:12 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=212 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-eleven/feed/ 6 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 42:27 212 In this episode: From Paris, With Regret written and narrated by Starla Huchton On assignment in the City of Light, Ministry agents Eliza D. Braun and Harrison Thorne chase down a murderer condemning descendants of a royal bloodline to a horrific death. The Ministry of Continue ReadingIn this episode: From Paris, With Regret written and narrated by Starla Huchton On assignment in the City of Light, Ministry agents Eliza D. Braun and Harrison Thorne chase down a murderer condemning descendants of a royal bloodline to a horrific death. The Ministry of Continue ReadingNew Short Stories, Podcast, Antigone's Wrath, Paris, revenge, royalty, Starla Huchton, steampunk, Tales from the Archives, The Dreamer's Thread https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-ten/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-ten/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:30:32 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=196 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-ten/feed/ 6 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 44:06 196 In this episode: Darkest before the Darkwater, written and narrated by Tee Morris A group of survivors from the airship Guy Fawkes find themselves washed ashore on an uncharted island. In their search for survival they uncover one mystery after another. Featuring Alyson Grauer as Continue ReadingIn this episode: Darkest before the Darkwater, written and narrated by Tee Morris A group of survivors from the airship Guy Fawkes find themselves washed ashore on an uncharted island. In their search for survival they uncover one mystery after another. Featuring Alyson Grauer as Continue ReadingPodcast, airship, Alex White, Alyson Grauer, castaways, Darkwater, eBooks, escape pod, Kindle, Morevi, mystery, pirates, podcast, Rafe Rafton, Tales from the Archives, Tee Morris, The Gearheart https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-nine/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-nine/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:10:17 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=179 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-nine/feed/ 9 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 51:07 179 In this episode: The Shadows of Calcutta, written and narrated by Phil Rossi Agent Robert Smith, on return from a mission in Nepal, is diverted to India where he is charged to find a missing agent. Alex Tanner had been investigating a series of thefts Continue ReadingIn this episode: The Shadows of Calcutta, written and narrated by Phil Rossi Agent Robert Smith, on return from a mission in Nepal, is diverted to India where he is charged to find a missing agent. Alex Tanner had been investigating a series of thefts Continue ReadingPodcast, Calcutta, Ditched by Kate, horror, India, mystery, Phil Rossi, podcast, suspense, Tales from the Archives, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-eight-part-2/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-eight-part-2/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:20:18 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=170 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/podcast-eight-part-2/feed/ 1 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 33:49 170 In this episode: Night’s Plutonian Shore, written and narrated by Jack Mangan We rejoin our epic tale across the America’s as Agent Bruce Campbell remains on the trail of Usher assassin, Mikael Scharnusser, who has fellow Ministry agent Brandon Hill captive. With a narrow window Continue ReadingIn this episode: Night’s Plutonian Shore, written and narrated by Jack Mangan We rejoin our epic tale across the America’s as Agent Bruce Campbell remains on the trail of Usher assassin, Mikael Scharnusser, who has fellow Ministry agent Brandon Hill captive. With a narrow window Continue ReadingPodcast, action, adventure, Arizona, Brandon Hill, Bruce Campbell, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack Mangan, locomotives, Night's Plutonian Shore, Pip Ballantine, podcast, short story, steam trains, steampunk, Tales from the Archives, Tee Morris, The house of Usher, United States https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-eight-part-one/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-eight-part-one/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:30:08 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=161 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-eight-part-one/feed/ 6 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 35:43 161 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences has many forgotten stories in its Archives. Stories of madcap adventures in all corners of the Empire, dark doings in hidden places, and mysterious devices and artifacts that the everyday citizen should never become aware of for fear it would Continue ReadingThe Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences has many forgotten stories in its Archives. Stories of madcap adventures in all corners of the Empire, dark doings in hidden places, and mysterious devices and artifacts that the everyday citizen should never become aware of for fear it would Continue ReadingPodcast, Baltimore, Brandon Hill, Bruce Campbell, Edgar Alan Poe, Flagstaff, House of Usher, Jack Mangan, murder, podcast, steam train, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, Weird Wild West https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-seven-part-2/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-seven-part-2/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:09:38 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=155 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-seven-part-2/feed/ 3 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 35:27 155 In this episode: Hanuman’s Gift part two, written and narrated by Helen E. H. Madden After hearing Agent Harrison Thorne’s impossible tale of cursed monkeys and undead women Whitby must file away the physical evidence. However it just may be that Hanuman’s Gift was not Continue ReadingIn this episode: Hanuman’s Gift part two, written and narrated by Helen E. H. Madden After hearing Agent Harrison Thorne’s impossible tale of cursed monkeys and undead women Whitby must file away the physical evidence. However it just may be that Hanuman’s Gift was not Continue ReadingPodcast, India, paranormal, supernatural https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-seven-2/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-seven-2/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:16:38 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=149 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-seven-2/feed/ 3 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 36:20 149 In this episode: Hanuman’s Gift, written and narrated by Helen E. H. Madden Deep in the Archives, Augustus Whitby toils through his duties in the Archives, dreaming up romantic stories far more plausible than the supposed “investigations” of the field agents. A story from Agent Continue ReadingIn this episode: Hanuman’s Gift, written and narrated by Helen E. H. Madden Deep in the Archives, Augustus Whitby toils through his duties in the Archives, dreaming up romantic stories far more plausible than the supposed “investigations” of the field agents. A story from Agent Continue ReadingPodcast, India, library, mystery, paranormal, steampunk, supernatural https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-six/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-six/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 05:15:25 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=124 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-six/feed/ 4 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 33:51 124 In this episode: A Ruby in Rain, written and narrated by Grant Stone From the farthest edge of the Empire, New Zealand agents Lachlan King and Barry Ferguson are called to interview a recent arrival to Auckland’s prisons. An infamous gambler, according to the constable’s Continue ReadingIn this episode: A Ruby in Rain, written and narrated by Grant Stone From the farthest edge of the Empire, New Zealand agents Lachlan King and Barry Ferguson are called to interview a recent arrival to Auckland’s prisons. An infamous gambler, according to the constable’s Continue ReadingBooks & Braun Appearances, Podcast, A Ruby in Rain, anthology, Grant Stone, New Zealand, short story, Tales from the Archives, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-five/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-five/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 19:58:44 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=122 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-five/feed/ 4 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 40:54 122 In this episode: The Seven, written and narrated by PC Haring. Agent Brandon Hill is on assignment in South America, enjoying the local culture and women, when a mystery that could lead to El Dorado falls into his lap.  Before the intrepid agent knows it, Continue ReadingIn this episode: The Seven, written and narrated by PC Haring. Agent Brandon Hill is on assignment in South America, enjoying the local culture and women, when a mystery that could lead to El Dorado falls into his lap.  Before the intrepid agent knows it, Continue ReadingPodcast, anthology, fiction, Jack Mangan, Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, P.C. Haring, podcast, South America, steampunk, Tales from the Archives https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-four/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-four/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:25:26 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=98 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-four/feed/ 3 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 37:03 98 In this episode: The Sun Never Sets, written and narrated by Val Griswold-Ford Agent Isaac Martin receives a note, imploring him to investigate the nearly completed clock tower at the Palace at Westminster.  He and his partner, Agent Andrew Kensington, start looking into the construction Continue ReadingIn this episode: The Sun Never Sets, written and narrated by Val Griswold-Ford Agent Isaac Martin receives a note, imploring him to investigate the nearly completed clock tower at the Palace at Westminster.  He and his partner, Agent Andrew Kensington, start looking into the construction Continue ReadingPodcast, anthology, audio, Big Ben, fiction, iTunes, media, mystery, podcast, short story, steampunk, Tales from the Archives, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, Valerie Griswold-Ford, writing https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-three/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-three/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:41:34 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=84 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-three/feed/ 9 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 45:11 84 In this episode: The Astonishing Amulet of Amenartas, written and narrated by Nathan Lowell Agent Heathcliff Durham finds himself crisscrossing Africa, looking for an Amulet that could spell disaster for any who come near it. Battling blistering heat, starvation, wild animals, and despair, he is Continue ReadingIn this episode: The Astonishing Amulet of Amenartas, written and narrated by Nathan Lowell Agent Heathcliff Durham finds himself crisscrossing Africa, looking for an Amulet that could spell disaster for any who come near it. Battling blistering heat, starvation, wild animals, and despair, he is Continue ReadingPodcast, Africa, steampunk https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-two/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-two/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:30:24 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=74 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-two/feed/ 20 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 26:55 74 In this episode: Dust on the Davenport, written and narrated by O.M. Grey Agent Simon R. Boswell, still considered the green agent of the Ministry, takes on his own a supposed haunting in Islington. Hauntings tend to be nothing too serious for agents specializing in Continue ReadingIn this episode: Dust on the Davenport, written and narrated by O.M. Grey Agent Simon R. Boswell, still considered the green agent of the Ministry, takes on his own a supposed haunting in Islington. Hauntings tend to be nothing too serious for agents specializing in Continue ReadingPodcast, anthology, Avalon Revisited, Dust on the Davenport, Eliza D. Braun, O.M. Grey, Paul E. Cooley, podcast, short story, Tales from the Archives, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, Wellington Books https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-one/ https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-one/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:45:14 +0000 https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/?p=72 Continue Reading]]> https://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/tales-from-the-archives-one/feed/ 12 The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences full false 32:57 72 In this episode: The Evil that befell Sampson… It is revealed just how Miss Braun ended up being exiled from her native country, New Zealand, and working for the Ministry in its London Offices. It’s a tale of nefarious doings, stalwart ladies, and the sound Continue ReadingIn this episode: The Evil that befell Sampson… It is revealed just how Miss Braun ended up being exiled from her native country, New Zealand, and working for the Ministry in its London Offices. It’s a tale of nefarious doings, stalwart ladies, and the sound Continue ReadingPodcast, New Zealand, steampunk, sufferage