Meet the Author

Award-winning Irish author Roisín O’Donnell talks to us about her debut novel ‘Nesting’ and shares the thought process of her previous short story ‘Present Perfect’ which was the novel’s foundation.

Writer Holly Brickley talks to us about her debut novel ‘Deep Cuts’, about the importance of music mixed with a tender love story, and shares with us the musicians who influenced her growing up.

Debut author Sophie Austin talks to us about her new novel ‘The Lamplighter’s Bookshop’ and shares why she chose York to be the setting of her Victorian novel about rivalry, redemption and love.

Former BBC programme writer and professional magician’s assistant Lora Jones talks to us about her debut novel ‘The Woman in the Wallpaper’ and one of the most terrifying magic tricks she’s ever been a part of.

Former actor and creative writing graduate Nydia Hetherington talks to us about her latest novel ‘Sycorax’ which reimagines the story of Shakespeare’s most powerful witch.

Award-winning journalist and lecturer Lisa Rookes talks to us about her debut gothic thriller ‘The Village’ and gives us a sneak peak at her upcoming title ‘The Empty Cradle’ which will be published later this year.

Debut author Catherine Airey talks to us about first novel ‘Confessions’ which follows three generations of Irish women, and shares the books that left a lasting impression on her and her writing style.

Historical fiction writer Lucy Steeds talks to us about her debut novel ‘The Artist’ set in the Provence region of France in the 1920s, and how her synaesthesia helped her write an immersive, visual story that holds the reader close.

Award-winning short story writer Ben Shattuck talks to us about his latest collection of short stories ‘The History of Sound’ and the book that encouraged him to switch from researching behavioural biology to writing fiction.

Award-winning copywriter and novelist Vedashree Khambete-Sharma talks to us about her latest novel ‘What Will People Think?’ and reflects on how Indian culture has changed for women since the 1970s.

Glasgow-born former investigator Douglas Skelton talks to us about his latest thriller novel ‘A Thief’s Blood’ and shares how he created the character of Jonas Flynt from his Company of Rogues series.

Internationally bestselling author Tracy Chevalier talks to us about her latest novel ‘The Glassmaker’ and her time spent watching glassmakers at work on Murano to research for the story.

Murder-mystery novelist Alex Pavesi talks to us about his latest publication ‘Ink Ribbon Red’ and how he changed careers from software engineer to crime fiction writer.

Former lecturer and historical fiction novelist Leonora Nattrass talks to us about her latest publication ‘The Bells of Westminster’ and how the famous poet William Blake inspired its story.

Romantasy and mental health author Emma Noyes talks to us about her latest novel ‘How to Hide in Plain Sight’ and gives us a sneak peek at the next instalment in the ‘Soul of Shadow’ series coming next summer.