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Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

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Georgina Godwin meets Tayari Jones at the 2026 Hay Festival. Jones details her upbringing and her path into writing leading to her new novel, ‘Kin’.

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Georgina Godwin meets award-winning writer Judy Blume at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. She shares career moments and her thoughts on the future of literary works in the US in the current political climate.

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Georgina Godwin meets Julia Franck, a writer born in East Berlin, who shares insight into her upbringing, literary influences and her memoir, ‘Worlds Apart’, which explores her Jewish heritage.

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Georgina Godwin speaks to Romania-born author Oana Aristide about communism, satire and fiction, while tracing her journey from macroeconomics and political advising to her latest novel, ‘Astronaut!’.

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Recent Guests

Judy Blume
Author of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret; Summer Sisters; In the Unlikely Event
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Episode: Judy Blume on taboos, breaking barriers and leaving writing
Julia Franck
German writer and guest on the show
Author (Worlds Apart, other novels)
Episode: Julia Franck on fiction, memoir and personal history
Oana Aristide
Author of Astronaut! and Under the Blue
Author
Episode: Oana Aristide on satire, space dreams and fiction
Megan Mulry
Executive director of the Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Episode: Megan Mulry and the Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Ece Temelkuran
Journalist and novelist known for writings on democracy, belonging and exile
Episode: Ece Temelkuran on exile, language and finding a new voice
Nicholas Thompson
CEO of The Atlantic; former editor at Wired and The New Yorker
The Atlantic; Wired; The New Yorker
Episode: Nicholas Thompson on leading change and running habits
Rachel Eliza Griffiths
Multimedia artist, poet, and novelist; author of The Flower Bearers
Author, The Flower Bearers
Episode: Rachel Eliza Griffiths and the weight of memory
Catherine Carr
Award-winning documentary maker, presenter and podcast producer; author of What's the Favourite?
Author of What's the Favourite? (One World)
Episode: Catherine Carr and the complexities of sibling dynamics
Maria Semple
Author of This One Is Mine, Where'd You Go, Bernadette, Today Will Be Different, and Go Gentle
Episode: Maria Semple on stoicism, rebellion and personal growth

Host

Georgina Godwin
Host of Meet the Writers

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Excellent interviews

    A gifted interviewer who allows her subjects space but also provides a clear a useful framework for the conversations.

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    5
    Ellens8
    United States4 months ago
  • Favourite podcast

    This is my favourite podcast (

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    5
    Robertsdatter
    Australiaa year ago
  • Extraordinary interviews of remarkable people

    Georgina Godwin is unique. Her ability to discuss so many subjects with warmth and intelligence makes this series of ongoing interviews rich and engaging. What a blessing she found her calling and shared it with us all. Listening to these podcasts is enlightening. Learn about the vast scope of human creativity. And satisfy your curiosity in a myriad of ways. So much pleasure from listening to two people talk to each other!

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    5
    Just Discovered Bollywood!
    United States4 years ago
  • wow

    georgina, you are so real!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    reyzaldyserna
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Why you erase the Alan de Button post

    Please add again

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    Vdelcarpio
    United States10 years ago

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#85
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Julia Franck on fiction, memoir and personal history
Q: Tell us about leaving for a refugee camp and how that experience influenced your writing.
She explains the trauma of displacement, the long wait in the camp, and how these experiences later informed her exploration of displacement, identity, and the nuanced portrayal of internal emotional landscapes in her novels.
Julia Franck on fiction, memoir and personal history
Q: Starting from what you remember about your earliest years being born in East Berlin.
Franck describes a childhood colored by exile, surveillance, and a complex family dynamic, where memory is shaped by perspective and the presence of a sister, creating an ongoing dialogue about what constitutes true memory.
Megan Mulry and the Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Q: How do you balance storytelling with addressing big themes at the festival?
Mulry discusses choosing moderators and structuring talks to allow deep exploration beyond introductory questions, ensuring discussions stay rooted in storytelling while touching on politics, identity, and climate when relevant.
Megan Mulry and the Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Q: What drew you to Santa Fe and Radius Books, and how did that lead to your current role?
She explains moving to Santa Fe for a job that matched her skills in editing, fundraising, and nonprofit management, and how relationships with Radius Books' leadership helped lead to her executive director position at the festival.
Megan Mulry and the Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Q: Where did you grow up and how did that shape your path into publishing and writing?
Mulry talks about growing up in New York City and Long Island, her early love of books, and how a practical interest in finance and publishing led to a blended career before returning to creative work.

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A long-running interview series centered on writers and literary culture, featuring in-depth conversations with authors, editors, critics, and occasionally artists and activists. Episodes explore writing processes, career trajectories, cultural and political themes embedded in books, and the personal histories that shape authors' work. A standout aspect is the host's warm, thoughtful approach that invites vulnerability and practical storytelling, making room for memoirs, historical storytelling, and cross-disciplinary insights. The show often highlights the human side of creation—inspiration, resilience, and the interplay between literature and society—making it a strong fit for listeners who love deep authorial storytelling and literary cu... more

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4. Megan Mulry
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6. Nicholas Thompson
7. Rachel Eliza Griffiths
8. Catherine Carr

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