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Alexa Skills and related items
Currently the following Alexa skills are available:
Polly Reads
This skill combines Alexa audio with visual images to present a series of short extracts from Richard Abbott's novels. The readings have been produced with the help of Polly, Alexa's big sister, capable of multiple voices and accents. Other readings will be added from time to time. This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079Y8XKN4
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y8XKN4
Half Sick of Shadows
A skill for finding out about the fantasy novella Half Sick of Shadows. Users can ask about the book, listen to some short extracts, and add the book to their Alexa shopping list.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XT7ZRP9/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XT7ZRP9/
Spaceports the Novel
A skill for finding out about the science fiction novel Far from the Spaceports. Users can ask about the book, listen to some short extracts, and add the book to their Alexa shopping list.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y3CKJ6T/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3CKJ6T/
Timing the Novel
A skill for finding out about the science fiction novel Timing, Far from the Spaceports Vol 2. Users can ask about the book, listen to some short extracts, and add the book to their Alexa shopping list.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06Y3QH1QX/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3QH1QX/
Hill Country the novel
A skill for finding out about the historical fiction novel In a Milk and Honeyed Land. Users can ask about the book, listen to some short extracts, and add the book to their Alexa shopping list.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0719WX1LV/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0719WX1LV/
Scenes the Novel
A skill for finding out about the historical fiction novel Scenes from a Life. Users will be able to ask about the book, listen to some short extracts, and add the book to their Alexa shopping list.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072T3FKZD/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072T3FKZD/
The Flame Before Us
A skill for finding out about the historical fiction novel The Flame Before Us. Users can ask about the book, listen to some short extracts, and add the book to their Alexa shopping list.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072T3M8LS
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072T3M8LS
Martian Weather
A skill which reports on recent weather conditions from Elysium Planitia, Mars, thanks to a public data feed from NASA. This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PRVP93M
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRVP93M
Lake View
A skill for finding out about Lake View Country House, a luxury bed and breakfast with private access to Grasmere lake. Users can ask about the rooms, future availabilty, and the local area. This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XGQ5HP7/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGQ5HP7/
Grasmere Brewery
A skill which describes Grasmere Brewery - where we are, and the range of beers we make, together with a selection of fun and interesting facts. We don't sell our beers through Alexa, but you can find out how to buy them here.. This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L8WK3Y9/
US listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L8WK3Y9/
Cumbria Weather
A skill which gives you a weather forecast for Cumbria, England's Lake District, including cloud cover and height. This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H3TKW6L/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3TKW6L/
Peak District Weather
A skill which gives you a weather forecast for England's Peak District, including cloud cover and height. This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PZKP6C6/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZKP6C6/
Grasmere Days
A skill for planning day trips in and around Grasmere, Cumbria, England’s Lake District. Activities include eating and shopping as well as walks of different lengths.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B073YC737C/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073YC737C/
Cumbria Events
A skill for finding out about upcoming events in Cumbria, England’s Lake District, by accessing the visitcumbria.com web site. Typically the available information covers the next few weeks and is updated at least daily.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XBDT66R/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XBDT66R/
Wordsworth Events
A skill for finding out about upcoming events celebrating the life and work of William Wordsworth, mostly in or near Grasmere and Rydal, Cumbria, England’s Lake District, by accessing the wordsworth.org.uk web site. Typically the available information covers the next few months and is updated regularly. This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0743FGP2N/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0743FGP2N/
Wordsworth Facts
A skill for learning some interesting facts about the life and time of William Wordsworth. Also, you can listen to short sections of some of his poems. This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0786RHB8R/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786RHB8R/
Jung North West
A skill describing a series of experiential training courses in England's Lake District. Here, experienced Jungian analysts and trainers present core teaching sessions, which are then digested and personalised by reflective groups, social dreaming, and a group walk in the inspiring countryside near Grasmere, Cumbria, This skill includes support for use on Echo Show or Spot devices with a screen, as well as the regular Echo or Dot.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07F1R39CP/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1R39CP/
Blog Reader
A skill for accessing the titles and first few sentences of blog articles on a number of partner blog sites. The content is automatically updated as new articles are posted.
UK listing: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XDSGVLW/
US listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDSGVLW/
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