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Michael Arditti, author of 'The Anointed' - Award-winning author talks about being a morning person, unpacking religion, and being told what he can't write.
Season 1 Episode 176
Michael Arditti is an award-winning author of 11 novels, he's written short stories, and worked as a theatre critic and book reviewer for national ne…
4 years, 5 months ago
Random Routine - Irish Book Award Winner Liz Nugent takes us through her writing day
Season 1 Episode 175
Liz Nugent is an Irish Book Award Winner, whose 4th Novel is 'Our Little Cruelties', which is out right now.
She came on the show back in 2018 to take…
4 years, 5 months ago
Joy Ellis, author of 'The Patient Man' - Crime bestseller talks about starting new series, checking in with characters, and how she finally got published.
Season 1 Episode 174
There was a time when Joy Ellis couldn't get her books anywhere near a shelf, one sale, anywhere. She was living in her car, she managed a bookshop, …
4 years, 5 months ago
Random Routine - Carnegie Medal Winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks about hating writing... but loving re-writing.
Season 1 Episode 173
This week's Random Routine is with Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a Carnegie Medal Award winning author - his 2004 novel 'Millions' is …
4 years, 5 months ago
Hayley Doyle, author of 'Love, Almost' - West End actress turned writer talks about juggling life and work, overwriting, and playing with genre.
Season 1 Episode 172
This week we're chatting to Hayley Doyle! She's an actor who has starred in the West End, appearing in Mamma Mia and others. Recently, she's turned h…
4 years, 5 months ago
Random Routine - Why worldwide bestseller Jeffery Deaver plans for 8 months
Season 1 Episode 171
This week's bonus bite comes from crime writing behemoth Jeffery Deaver!
Jeffery Deaver has published over 40 novels. He's a globally renowned author,…
4 years, 5 months ago
Alexis Landau, author of 'Those Who Are Saved' - Historical writer talks about mother/daughter stories, research and the opening flurry.
Season 1 Episode 170
Alexis Landau's new book 'Those Who Are Saved' builds on the true story of Los Angeles during World War II. It was a safe haven for artists, and was …
4 years, 5 months ago
Random Routine - 'Queen of Crime' Val McDermid talks about how writing life has changed over more than 30 books.
Season 1 Episode 169
This week's Random Routine comes from the 'Queen of Crime' Val McDermid. She appeared on the show back in April 2019 to run us through her working da…
4 years, 5 months ago
Nigel Farndale, author of 'The Dictator's Muse' - Award-winning journalist and author discusses getting on with it, finding the balance between work and fun, and writing real life.
Season 1 Episode 168
Nigel Farndale is an award-winning journalist whose interviewing prowess has seen him chat to the Dalai Lama, Prince Charles, Henry Kissenger, Hilary…
4 years, 6 months ago
Random Routine - Ian Rankin talks a day in the life of a crime writing phenomenon.
Season 1 Episode 167
Ian Rankin came on the show in 2018 to discuss his 22nd Detective John Rebus book, 'In a House of Lies'. Since then he's published the 23rd, 'A Song …
4 years, 6 months ago