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Welcome to The Conversation with Nadine Matheson, where best-selling author of the 'Inspector Anjelica Henley' series Nadine Matheson sits down with fellow authors for insightful, honest, and entertaining conversations. Each episode dives deep into the world of writing, from the publishing journey to overcoming challenges, the experiences that shape their work, and anything else that comes up when great minds come together. Whether you're a fan of gripping stories or curious about the life behind the books, 'The Conversation' promises thought-provoking chats and moments of inspiration.
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Mario Ambrosi:Unraveling Stories of Care, Compassion, and Quirky Characters.
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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Sarah Vaughan: Crafting Narratives of Power, Scandal and Family Secrets.
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Adventures in Publishing-land: Did AI Kill This Book? Plus: UK Authors Win AI Battle & BookTok Charts Go Official
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Coffee Break with Patricia Scanlan: City Girls Forever
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Tayari Jones: Kin, Connection and Crafting Bonds Across Time
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Andi Osho: Comedy, Crime and Betting on Yourself
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Adventures in Publishing-land: The "Human Authored" Badge: Can a Logo Save Publishing? Plus - Grammarly Sued
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Coffee Break with Neil Lancaster: The Dark Heart
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Will Shindler: From the Writers Room to the Newsroom and Back Again
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Claire McGowan: A Journey of Storytelling and Self-Discovery
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Adventures in Publishing-land: Rail Against AI, Influencer Imprints & Genre Snobbery
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Coffee Break with Anna Caig: The Wise Witch of Orkney
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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J.D. Brinkworth:Two Writers, One Book: Inside Our Creative Process
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Coffee Break with Harriet Tyce: Witch Trial
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Nina Bhadreshwar: Barnsley, California and Breaking Through
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Adventures in Publishing-land: How AI ‘Wrote’ 200 ‘Books’ a Year and The Wuthering Heights Adaptation Debate
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Coffee Break with M.K. Oliver : A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Jennie Godfrey: The Agent Rejection That Wasn't
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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K. Anis Ahmed: The Brutality of Rejection and The Comeback
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Adventures in Publishing-land: Gen AI’s impact on creatives, Editing old books for modern readers, and Gen Z’s Literacy Crisis
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Coffee Break with Philippa Found: It's Complicated
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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Ivy Ngeow: Beyond The Rejection Letters
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Viola Van De Sandt: Five Rejections And Still Daring To Write
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Adventures in Publishing-land: Killer Publicity with The Traitors, Romantasy Takeovers, and Scam AI Marketing Emails
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Reload: Harriet Tyce -The Art of Crafting Unlikable Characters and the Journey to Redemption
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Lucie Whitehouse: Deadlines, Doubt, and The Chaos of Creativity
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Adele Parks:Plot Twists, Life Lessons & 25 Books Later
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Juhea Kim:Beyond the Bestseller: The Soul of Storytelling
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Reload: Dom Nolan - Shadows, Rabbit Holes and a 10 Year Stretch
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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G.D. Wright - The Fire Within
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Reload: Remi Kone -Unveiling Innocent Guilt
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Justin Myers - Writing Through The Noise
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Reload: M.W. Craven -The Bear, the Books, and the Craft of Crime Writing
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Alison Larkin: What Is It You Plan To Do With Your One Wild And Precious Life?
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Reload: Ruth Ware -Unpacking the Thrills of Writing, Reality TV, and the Power of Storytelling
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Amy McCulloch: Writing Thrillers, Climbing Mountains, and Redefining Limits
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Lily King: Unraveling Love, Life, and the Secrets We Keep
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Kasim Ali: Navigating Identity, Ambition, and the Weight of Family Expectations
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Gytha Lodge: Crafting Characters and Confronting Challenges
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Alexandra Benedict: The Christmas Cracker Killer
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Laurie Gilmore (Melissa McTernan): Sugar, Spice and a Bestselling series
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Laura Purcell: Creating Her Own Mythology
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Marvellous Michael Anson: Firstborn Of The Sun
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Necole Ryse aka R.L. Killmore: From Rejection to Redemption With A Touch of Cinnamon
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Adventures in Publishing-Land: Ireland’s UBI Experiment, Garlic Mayo Marketing & Indie Press Panic
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Vaseem Khan: Quantum of Menace
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Ali Harris: The Power of Grief
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Winnie M Li: What We Left Unsaid
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Indyana Schneider: Navigating The Crossroads of Creativity
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Adventures in Publishing-Land: Is Publishing Playing It Too Safe? The Booker, Fanfic & the Future of Fiction
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Kelechi Okafor: Embracing The Chaos of Creativity
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Jonnie Fielding aka Bowl of Chalk
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Louise Hegerty: I Turned Down A Publishing Deal
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Adventures in Publishing-Land: AI Settlement in Trouble, Cosy Crime Debate & Publishing Gimmicks
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Kathryn Sharman: The Family At No.23
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Clémence Michallon: Success, Pressure, Family Secrets and Creativity
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Amy Jordan: Navigating the Dark Hours
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind with S.A. Cosby: “Sometimes I feel like the dog who chased the car and caught it... and then what do you do?”
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind: Page One - The Writers Podcast: Alex Garland
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind with Tariq Ashkanani: "I'm going to trust myself, I'm going to write it"
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind: Page One - The Writers Podcast: Deborah Harkness
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind with Kate Ruby: "You have to write for the love of it"
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind: Page One - The Writers Podcast: Lee Child and Andrew Child
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind with Maz Evans - "The biggest success is staying in the game."
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind with Dorothy Koomson, Amen Alonge and Leye Adenle - Crime Writers Special
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Summer Rewind with Karen Swan: "I sit down and stare at the screen until my eyeballs bleed"
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Lisa Rookes: The Chaos and Glory of a Writer's Journey
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Niloufar Lamakan: The Sliding Doors of A Creative Life
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Marcia Hutchinson: Bending But Not Breaking In The Race To Literary Success
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Patricia Marques: The Burning Woman
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Clare Mackintosh: Entering the Wrong Room and Finding Your Story
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Catherine Yardley: Publishing Is Weird, But We Keep Going Anyway
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Krystelle Bamford: Competing Against Yourself To Find Your Voice
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Dorothy Koomson: Beach Hut 512 - A Short Story
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Kate Mosse: The Truths We Tell and The Myths We Believe
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Beth Lewis: The Rush
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Chris Bridges: Writing What You Know And Second Chances
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Bonus Episode: Adventures in Publishing-Land Debut Episode
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Kia Abdullah: What Happens In The Dark
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Rachel Ward: Weathering the Publishing Storm and Finding Your Voice
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Mel Pennant: Embracing The Writer and Imperfect Timing
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Lola Akinmade: Evolution and The Taste of Bitter Honey
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with S.A. Cosby: King of Ashes
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Linwood Barclay: The Pursuit of Perfection and Runaway Trains
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Michael Idov: Gen X, Spies and Outrunning Reality
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Lola Jaye: The Manual for Good Wives
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May 28, 2025 |
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Ewoyn Ivey: The Slush Pile, Pulitzer Prize and Fairy Tale Endings
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May 26, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Rod Reynolds: Shatter Creek
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May 21, 2025 |
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Heidi Perks: The Persistence Paradox
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May 19, 2025 |
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Remi Kone: Breaking In and Breaking Bad - A New Chapter
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May 14, 2025 |
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Amanda Jennings: Write First, Worry Later
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May 12, 2025 |
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Coffee Break with Helen Monks Takhar: The Marriage Rule
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May 07, 2025 |
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Elaine Garvey: Escaping the Shadows
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May 05, 2025 |
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John Marrs: From 80 Rejections to Netflix - A Writer's Journey
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Elissa Soave: The Art of Female Rebellion
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Marnie Riches: Gambling with Words-The Writer's Journey
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Greg Mosse: The Devil's in the Details - Blank Pages and Big Ideas
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Tariq Ashkanani: Who's Afraid of the Midnight King?
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Alex Hay: The Grey Areas Where Stories Thrive
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Elizabeth Solaru: A Tale of Lab Coats, Luxury Cakes and Books
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Maz Evans: Behind The Pages and Deadline Delirium
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Martta Kaukoren: The Voice in the Night: A Writer's Awakening
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Mari Hannah: Crafting Crime and Life Changing Moments
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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David Goodman: Writing is Like Being a Spy, But Without the Cool Gadgets!
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Josie Lloyd: Timeless Tales, Mix-Tapes and Midlife Marvels
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Dom Nolan: From Filmmaking Dreams to Novelist Realities
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Sarah Handyside: The Debut’s Handbook
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Sarah Raughley: Fantasy Worlds and Building Stories
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Anna Mazzola: The Writer's Quest - Success, Resilience, and Legal Tales
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Lila Cain: Co-Writing Journeys and Unveiling Historical Truths
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Tom Hindle: Death in the Arctic and Crafting Golden Age Crime
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Rhiannon Barnsley: Legal Minds and Creative Quests
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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M.W. Craven: Luck, Crime Writing and Life Lessons
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Jo Jakeman: Author Realities and Balancing Ambitions
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Fiona Lucas: Debunking Romance Myths and Crafting Connections
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Kate Ruby: From Screen to Page and Crafting Thrillers
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Louise Minchin: Embracing Change and Crafting Thrillers
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Karen Swan: New Beginnings and the Power of Storytelling
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Jamie West: Behind The Scenes of The Stage and the Page
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Roxie Key: Creating A Spark
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Damilare Kuku: Creativity, Faith, and the Artist's Journey
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Cameron Capello: From BookTok to Bookshelves
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Crime Writers Special: Dorothy Koomson, Amen Alonge & Leye Adenle
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Russ Thomas: Writing Triumphs and Trials
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Anne Hawk: Chasing Dreams and Amplifying Black Voices
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Louise Swanson: Authenticity and Growth in a Writer's World
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Elvin James Mensah: Navigating Expectations, Embracing Authenticity, and Finding Small Joys
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Harriet Evans: Reinvention, Identity, and the Joy of Writing
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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B P Walter: Resilience, Industry Insights, and Becoming a Bestseller
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Amanda Prowse: Breaking Barriers, Embracing Self-Doubt, and Finding Success
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Season 2 Highlights: Part 2: The Truth About the Writing Journey
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Season 2 Highlights, Part 1: Unforgettable Conversations
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Sarah Hilary: Grit, Vulnerability, and the Transformative Power of Writing
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Leeanne O'Donnell: Embracing Passion, Overcoming Perfectionism
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Ed James: An Author's Balancing Act
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Ruth Ware: Timing, Passion and Success
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Michael Wood: Pursuing the Writer's Dream
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Alan Johnson: From Political Hallways to Crime Novels, A Literary Evolution
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Saima Mir: Beyond Excellence
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Laura Marshall: Personal Ambition And The Ticking Clock
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Shani Akilah: Finding Purpose And Breaking Barriers
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Kellye Garrett: From Rejection to Acclaim: An Authors' Tales
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Rachel Wolf: Crafting Thrillers and Navigating the High Seas
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Ola Tundun: From Private Musings to Public Acclaim, A Narrative Journey
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May 27, 2024 |
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Jo Callaghan: Navigating The Labyrinth Of The Publishing World
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May 20, 2024 |
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Caz Frear: The Odyssey of a Writer, From Inspiration to Industry
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May 13, 2024 |
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Phoebe Morgan: Unveiling the Book World, From Draft to Published Novel
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May 06, 2024 |
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Chioma Okereke: Law, Poetry And Literature, A Creative Metamorphosis
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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S J Watson: Onboard The Rollercoaster of Success
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Erin Kelly: Pen to Publication, the Author's Expedition
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Harriet Tyce: Courthouse to Bestsellers List, Charting New Territories
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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C.L. Taylor: From Heartfelt to Heart-Racing, the Resilient Writer's Voyage
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Neil Lancaster: True Detective and New Chapters
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Graham Bartlett: Creating A City On Fire
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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S.A. Cosby: We Tell Lies To Tell The Truth
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Erin Young: A Writers Journey From Battlefields to Corn Fields.
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Tim Glister: Character Is A Thing
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Martine Bailey: A Sharp Scratch and choose A, B or C
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Dorothy Koomson: Queen of the Big Reveal
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Katy Brent: Do You Really Want To Be In My Book?
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Orlando Murrin: Author. The Masterchef, Parmesan Biscuits and Knife Skills for Beginners.
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Ashley Tate: Author. Gen X and 27 Minutes
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Antony Johnston: Author. Comics. Video Games and a Dog Sitter Detective.
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Leonie Swann: Author. Success Was Not On The List
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Margaret Wilkerson Sexton: Author. Writing On The Rooftop
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Luan Goldie: Author. Careers Are Messy Things
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Quentin Bates: Author. Imposter Syndrome Is Part Of The Job
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Kathleen Whyman. Author. Giving Yourself Permission
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Lesley Kara: Author. From Late Starter to Bestseller
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Kirsty Eyre. Author. Writing Authentically and Organically
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Winnie M Li: Author & Activist. Speaking Your Truth Without Judgement
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Femi Kayode: Author. Turning Imposter Syndrome Into A Positive
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Nikki May: Author. Taking 58 Years To Become An Overnight Success
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Miranda Dickinson: Author. The Notion That Creatives Should Be Grateful
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Derek Thompson: Author. The Great Milk Float Robbery
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Stephen Edger/M.A. Hunter: Author. Finding Your Voice And Finding Your Brand.
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Kia Abdullah. Author. From The City To The Country And Back Again.
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Abisola Aboh: Entrepreneur. Product Junkie to Haircare Brand Creator
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Trevor Wood: Author. Royal Navy, Awards, AI and Everything In-Between
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Louise Hare: Author. Seeing Yourself In Your Characters
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Nikki Smith: Author. Top Twenty Countdown Playlist
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Tabrizia Jones: NYPL Librarian. Expanding Your Horizon with Manga on Your Library Card
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Victoria Dowd: Author. Why So Serious?
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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William Shaw/G.W. Shaw: Author. From Madonna to Cults to Modern Crime Master.
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Patricia Marques: Author. Finishing The Story.
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Yasmin Angoe. Author. Not an Impossible Mission.
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Pernille Hughes: Author. Blocked at the Departure Gate
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Jack Jordan: Author. Those Eureka Moments
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Olivia Kiernan. Author: Lessons Learnt
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Hannah Mary McKinnon
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Scott Walker
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May 29, 2023 |
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T. Orr Munro
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May 22, 2023 |
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Tolá Okogwu
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May 15, 2023 |
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Sháá Wasmund MBE
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May 08, 2023 |
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Heather J Fitt
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May 01, 2023 |
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Sam Holland
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Dreda Say Mitchell MBE
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Lia Middleton
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Christie J Newport
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Simon Toyne
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Rachel Faturoti (Bonus Episode)
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Leodora Darlington
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Mark Stay
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Graham Bartlett
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Lauren North
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Nicola Williams - Part Two
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Nicola Williams - Part One
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Alex Call - Bert's Books
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Carolynn Bain - Afrori Books (BONUS EPISODE)
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Amen Alonge
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Anna Caig
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Scarlett Brade
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Teaser: No Patience
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Trailer - Talking Books Writing And Everything In Between
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Dec 22, 2022 |