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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson

Nadine Matheson
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What really happens behind the book? What does it take to write the story you’ve been carrying for years and then survive the publishing process that follows?

The Conversation with Nadine Matheson is the podcast where authors tell the truth. Over 200 episodes, crime and thriller writer Nadine Matheson, author of the Inspector Anjelica Henley series, published by HQ (HarperCollins), has sat down wi... more

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Bestselling thriller author Steve Cavanagh joins Nadine Matheson for a wide-ranging conversation about the reality of a writing career, from selling just 778 copies of his second novel to becoming a multi-million-copy bestseller with the Eddie Flynn ... more

In our last Coffee Break episode before we break for the summer, Nadine sits down with poet Rishi Dastidar to talk about his path into poetry (starting cold at age 30 after discovering Durs Grünbein's Ashes for Breakfast), the making of his new colle... more

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Steve Cavanagh
Sunday Times best-selling author, known for the Eddie Flynn series
Episode: Steve Cavanagh |Corruption, Craft, and Why One Of Us Is Guilty
Rishi Dastidar
Poet, author of Cherry Blossom at Nightbreak
Nine Arches Press
Episode: Coffee Break with Rishi Dastidar | Cherry Blossom at Nightbreak
Temi Oh
Author, screenwriter, and neuroscientist
Author of Not With A Bang
Episode: Temi Oh | Family, Cults, and the Last Day on Earth
Ilona Bannister
Author of Five, former solicitor in immigration law
Author, Five
Episode: Ilona Bannister | Rejection, Reinvention and Five Minutes to Live
Rachel Griffin
New York Times bestselling author
Author, The Sun and the Star Maker
Episode: Rachel Griffin| Fantasy, Injury, and Finding Your Way Back
Jane Casey
Crime and thriller writer, creator of Maeve Kerrigan
Self-published author, HarperCollins (Maev Kerrigan series)
Episode: Jane Casey | Convents, Crime and Reinvention
Russell Wate
Former detective chief superintendent; crime novelist
Police service / Author
Episode: Russell Wate| Getting Away with Murder. Inside the mind of a Detective
Jo Morey
Author of The Night Lagoon
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Episode: Jo Morey: The Hum, the Headhunter, and the Debut Novel
Candice Carty-Williams
Sunday Times bestselling author; Queenie author; TV writer/producer
Episode: Candice Carty-Williams: Seven Years, Four Books, Two TV Shows and a Lot of Therapy

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Nadine Matheson
Host of the show, known for candid, insightful conversations about writing life, craft, and publishing.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • My favorite writing podcast

    This podcast feels like having a chat in the tent at Harrogate. As an author, I stopped enjoying listening to many writing podcasts because I wanted to have a break from thinking about it all the time- BUT the conversation is an exception. Always a delight to listen to, and manages to leave me feeling hopeful and happy. Love the mic of genres and the tangents they go on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A. Ranelli
    Austria4 months ago
  • best writing podcast available

    Nadine Matheson’s conversations are always highly entertaining and informative. Regardless of what genre the interviewed authors write in, I always learn something actionable for my own writing. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    llbwrites
    United Statesa year ago
  • Essential listening for authors

    I have listened to every single episode. Nadine is a fantastic host. One of the best writing podcasts. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cyarders
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A great listen

    On my days off I regularly tune into Nadine’s podcast. She has a friendly style of interviewing - well, chatting with - her guests that brings out laughs and some great insights about writing. Thank you, Nadine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elena-A
    Australiaa year ago
  • Brilliant conversation

    Fantastic host, great guests and fantastic conversation. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhilippaEast
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Temi Oh | Family, Cults, and the Last Day on Earth
Q: What was the biggest challenge in writing Not With A Bang, and how did Temi approach it?
The biggest challenge was finishing before the second baby arrived; she used all-nighters and focused effort, then shifted to a more playful, exploratory mindset after the baby was born to recapture the teenager-like joy of writing.
Temi Oh | Family, Cults, and the Last Day on Earth
Q: How has Temi's background in neuroscience influenced her writing and pacing in Not With A Bang?
Her neuroscience training gives her a strong sense of pacing and tension, and she uses screenwriting insights to sharpen present-time storytelling, making the most pivotal moments count and teaching her to balance detail with momentum.
Jane Casey | Convents, Crime and Reinvention
Q: What was it about writing Everything She Didn't Say that you found most challenging?
The biggest challenge was keeping the plot dynamic and readable while constantly rearranging information and exploring new scenarios, so the reader feels like a detective trying to piece together the truth alongside the characters.
Steve Cavanagh |Corruption, Craft, and Why One Of Us Is Guilty
Q: What was the biggest challenge for you when writing One of Us Is Guilty?
Maintaining a credible balance of perspectives between the husband and wife while keeping readers uncertain about who committed the crime was the toughest part.
Steve Cavanagh |Corruption, Craft, and Why One Of Us Is Guilty
Q: My very first question to you, Steve, is what did success mean to you with that first book?
Success meant getting published and seeing the book on a shelf; reader engagement and sales came later and were not guaranteed, which made perseverance essential.

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What is The Conversation with Nadine Matheson about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on authors sharing candid truths about writing life, creative process, and the publishing journey. Each episode blends a broad, free-flowing conversation about craft with a focused discussion of the guest's latest book, offering practical insights into drafting, planning, researching, and navigating publishing decisions. It frequently features crime, thriller, and literary fiction voices, with episodes that cover market trends, adaptation hopes, and the realities of building a long-running writing career. A notable strength is the host's personality and journalistic openness, which tends to unpack both professional strategies and personal stories, making it valuable for aspiring writers, industry peers, and readers curious ... more

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1. Steve Cavanagh
2. Rishi Dastidar
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4. Ilona Bannister
5. Rachel Griffin
6. Jane Casey
7. Russell Wate
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