
Tune in for insights, reflections and diversions about novel and short story writing, being published, and the creative process. Join Derek Thompson (British novelist and storyteller) in conversation with Lynn Michell (author of fiction and non-fiction and proprietor of Linen Press), as they chat about what it means to write and to be a writer, and the state of the publishing industry. With occasi... more
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This time Derek chats with fantasy and science-fiction author Carol Browne about her books, creative inspiration, bringing characters to life, folklore and enchantment, and what it's like to resume writing after taking a break.
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This time, Derek reflects (talks to himself) on the publication of Death in Wiltshire - the third DS Craig Wild crime mystery, and also his tenth published novel. He considers how his idea of success has changed over time, what readers can do to help... more
This time, Derek speaks with Scott Fortune about his debut book - Parody or Prophecy: A dark British satire of control, corruption, and the collapse of common sense.
We also discuss critical thinking on social media platforms and in real life, refe... more
Derek shares a couple of traditional ghost stories, as well as the other sort that only writers know about. Don't have nightmares!
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