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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson

Nadine Matheson
Publishing Industry
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Crime Fiction
Artificial Intelligence In Publishing
London
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New York
Ireland
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Cozy Crime
Lucy Clarke
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The Mercy Step
Morocco
Glasgow
138 Main Street
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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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Welcome to Season 5 of 'The Conversation with Nadine Matheson' 🎉

"No one's asking for the work. No one was asking for Time Jump… but I still have the faith that it will pay off. And I love writing and I think it's the thing I'm best at. So to not d... more

Welcome to Season 5 of 'The Conversation with Nadine Matheson' 🎉

"Romance and crime are propping up the entire industry. It's billions of dollars and pounds a year. So if it wasn't for these books, good luck getting your breakout literary moment." more

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On this week’s episode, we are talking about MrBeast & James Patterson’s apparent book flop, and wondering if publishers will learn that social media following doesn’t translate into book sales. Plus, we talk... more

🌞 Summer Rewind: While we count down to Season 5 (launching 8 September 2026), we're revisiting some of the best conversations and fan favourites from Season 4.

"The more rejections you get, the less they matter because they become ordinary."

Taya... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Simcox
Author and filmmaker discussed in conversation
Author, The Dying Squad; Time Jump
Episode: Adam Simcox | The Delusion Every Writer Needs
Lindsey Kelk
Sunday Times best‑selling author; writer of I Heart New York and Hit or Miss (Elle Kelk)
HarperCollins; HarperCollins Children's Books; Elle Kelk
Episode: Lindsey Kelk | Why Romance is Propping Up Publishing
Tayari Jones
New York Times Sunday Times award-winning author
Author of Kin, An American Marriage
Episode: Summer Rewind |Tayari Jones - Friendships Are Love Stories Too
Lily King
New York Times best-selling author
King's publisher and literary collaborators mentioned in the episode
Episode: Summer Rewind | Lily King -The Myth of Overnight Success
Laura Purcell
Best-selling author, Gothic/historical/horror writer
House of Splinters, The Silent Companions
Episode: Summer Rewind: Laura Purcell on Sequels, Superstition and Surviving Publishing
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

Host

Nadine Matheson
Host of the show, guiding interview/discussion

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
    Austria5 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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The format balances craft discussion with publishing realities, making it appealing to both writers and industry professionals.
Guests are diverse in genre and background, providing broad, industry-relevant perspectives.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and ability to draw out honest, practical insights from guests.

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Summer Rewind | Lily King -The Myth of Overnight Success
Q: Would you like to tell listeners about Heart of the Lover?
She gives an elevator-pitch overview, highlighting the novel's focus on time and the many kinds of love that span 30 years, centered on a relationship that never formally marries but deeply explores love's evolution.
Summer Rewind | Lily King -The Myth of Overnight Success
Q: How prepared did you feel for the potential success coming your way?
She describes the success as slow and incremental, expressing gratitude for each sale and noting that the sense of achievement grows with ongoing publication and collaboration with editors and publishers.
Summer Rewind | Lily King -The Myth of Overnight Success
Q: When did you know you would return to Casey and Silas in Heart of the Lover?
She describes deciding to take a big leap in time for the sequel and realizing the characters could return in a meaningful way, which became a turning point for the book's direction.
Summer Rewind | Lily King -The Myth of Overnight Success
Q: When did you know you were a storyteller?
She reflects that storytelling feels daunting to claim, recalling her early writing and the moment a teacher encouraged her to write from experience, which helped her recognize her storytelling instinct over time.
Summer Rewind | Lily King -The Myth of Overnight Success
Q: What genre did you think you were aiming for at the start of your career?
She explains that she was unsure about a specific genre label, noting throwaway descriptions like romantic, literary, and entanglements, and emphasizes that genre labels aren't clear-cut or essential to her writing intentions.

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A show's conversations center on the realities of writing, publishing, and sustaining a writing career, with authors discussing their craft, career pivots, and market dynamics. Across episodes, guests share candid journeys—from shifting genres and balancing family life to navigating agents, editors, and reader expectations—alongside deep dives into a guest's latest book. The format typically starts with a broad, reflective interview about the guest's writing life and process, followed by a focused discussion of their newest work, industry anecdotes, and practical tips for authors. Notable strengths include a warm, interviewer-led style that prompts honest storytelling, and a willingness to tackle tough topics like rejection, mental health, ... more

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3. Tayari Jones
4. Lily King
5. Laura Purcell
6. Steve Cavanagh
7. Rishi Dastidar
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