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July, 2024

  1. Sleep Stories for Cat Ladies

    July 27, 2024 by asteffann

    I don’t know WHAT it was, but I’m just in the mood for some stories about CATS. Are you? Luckily, for you insomniacs out there, I’ve got a few free ones to serve up.

    Auggie’s Nighttime Adventures

    Follow along with the floofy queen of the house as she enjoys a night of top secret cat business while her people sleep. Narrated by the incomparable Simon Mattacks.

    Tabitha’s Night Out

    Get ahead of pumpkin spice mania with this atmospheric Halloween black cat prowl through a New England neighborhood. Voiced to perfection by Heather Foster.

    Children of the Bastet

    Children of the Bastet

    If Ancient Egypt is your jam, take a trip back in time to hear about the Cat Goddess Bastet, who absolutely didn’t take crap from any backward dudes. Written by one of my awesome colleagues, this story is voiced by the soothing Abbe Opher.

    Wishing you sweet dreams and sassy feline vibes.

    If you’d like to see a full list of my currently available sleepy stories, check this out.


  2. Sleepy Stories for High Summer

    July 6, 2024 by asteffann

    I’m currently on the coast of Maine. I’m always happy to be here, but it’s a foggy, rainy day and it put me in the mood to share some of my favorite lazy-days-of-summer bedtime stories! After all, we’re not yet in the ready-for-pumpkin-spice part of the summer. The best part is still ahead of us! Yearning for that sleepy, warm feeling? Say no more. Here are a few to try.

    Restful Days by the Sea

    I based this story on a particular beach I love on the Maine coast, and it’s beautifully read by Heather Foster. You’ll follow along with two friends who have a room just blocks from the sand, in a vintage seaside hotel. Spend a lazy day with them, listening to the surf…

    The Sleepy History of the Deck Chair

    This fabulous historical piece was written by my colleague Jo Steer. Let show host Thomas Jones walk you through the surprisingly interesting history of the chair that has accompanied us all on many a summer adventure. I dare you to stay awake until the end!

    A Swim at the Secret Quarry

    This story is loosely based on a real quarry in New England, although I’ll never let on where it is! Travel along with Maddie as she spends a hot day enjoying the solitude of a swimming hole few people can find. Voiced by the soothing Vanessa Labrie.

    Relaxing at the Victorian Seaside

    If time travel is your thing, don’t miss this lovely trip to the Victorian seaside in England. Written by Jo Steer and beautifully narrated by the fabulous Simon Mattacks, it’s sure to make you forget your modern worries.

    An Edwardian Garden Party in Bar Harbor

    Voiced by the oh-so-soothing Arif Hodzic, this particular story has been very popular on the YouTube channel! This visualization will take you back in time from modern day Bar Harbor Maine, into its toney past, when the rich and famous relaxed together on the lawns of stately mansions.

    Find Get Sleepy on Podcast Platforms

    If you’d like to get access to two new, original free stories per week (including mine!) find Get Sleepy on whatever platform you happen to use and subscribe for free. If you like the ease of YouTube, be sure to subscribe there! You’ll find playlists for all of the narrators and hundreds of free fairytales, travel visualizations, sleepy histories and more. For links to all of my freely available stories, check out my Bedtime Stories page.

    Wishing you a fabulous summer and many sweet dreams!