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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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Ahead of the 2026 Santa Fe International Literary Festival, Georgina Godwin speaks to Megan Mulry, the executive director, to discuss this year’s event and the importance of global literary engagements.

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Georgina Godwin is joined by journalist and novelist Ece Temelkuran. Forced exile led to her writing in English and producing her latest work, Nation of Strangers: Rebuilding Home in the 21st Century, which explores the concept of home and belonging.... more

Georgina Godwin meets Nicholas Thompson, CEO of ‘The Atlantic’, to discuss ‘The Running Ground’, a memoir which intertwines his career in journalism, his relationship with his father and his passion for running.

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Georgina Godwin is joined by writer and poet Rachel Eliza Griffiths to discuss her memoir, ‘The Flower Bearers’, a deeply moving portrait of love, loss and the power of bearing witness in a fractured world.

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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
Sasha Debevec-McKenney
Poet
Episode: Poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney on writing with joy
Margaret Busby
Publisher, editor, critic, and President of English Pen
English PEN
Episode: Margaret Busby on publishing, power and representation
Fatima Bhutto
Writer and memoirist
Author, possibly Dawn's Books Publishing (publisher mentioned)
Episode: Fatima Bhutto at the Daunt Books Festival 2026
Francis Spufford
British author known for blending history, imagination, faith and invention in fiction and non-fiction
Author of Nonesuch, Golden Hill, Light Perpetual, The Child That Books Built
Episode: Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction
Luka Ivan Jukic
Journalist and historian specializing in Central and Eastern Europe, author of Central Europe, The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea
Author, Journalist
Episode: Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe

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Georgina Godwin
Host of Meet the Writers

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 120 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 States3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vdelcarpio
    United States10 years ago

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#37
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#52
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#105
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Rachel Eliza Griffiths and the weight of memory
Q: Tell us about meeting Salman Rushdie and how that moment evolved into a relationship defined by mutual support amid extraordinary public risk.
She recounts the rooftop meeting gone awry with Rushdie colliding with a glass door, their initial awkward encounter turning into a profound connection, and later balancing privacy with the pressures of public attention during his years of danger and recovery.
Rachel Eliza Griffiths and the weight of memory
Q: Describe to us where you land physically and socially when you arrive in New York and how that period influenced your writing.
She describes arriving in New York as a difficult yet exhilarating time, immersed in a new rhythm of city life, exploring galleries, poetry scenes, and becoming part of a vibrant literary community that reframed her sense of possibility as a writer.
Poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney on writing with joy
Q: When did your writing shift from private to seriously pursuing poetry, and how did you get into this format?
She explains a magnet school path, early writing workshops from adolescence, and how the MFA and teaching shaped a long, ongoing engagement with poetry rather than a private hobby.
Poet Sasha Debevec-McKenney on writing with joy
Q: Tell us about how growing up in a place steeped in American history shaped your imagination and your world view.
She describes growing up around Hartford and Windsor, CT, with monuments and schools named after signatories of the Declaration, which made history feel like a constant presence guiding her observations and themes in poetry.
Fatima Bhutto at the Daunt Books Festival 2026
Q: I wonder where we see that hour most clearly in the book.
The author points to the initial weeks after Coco's whelping as the hour of the wolf, a period of vigilance, anxiety, and constant care that mirrors her own emotional landscape during the lockdown and personal turmoil.

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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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2. Rachel Eliza Griffiths
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4. Maria Semple
5. Sasha Debevec-McKenney
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7. Fatima Bhutto
8. Francis Spufford

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