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Gill Perdue and Catherine Murphy join Kate and Michelle on this week’s episode of Natter to discuss FEAR, a stunning new anthology of original short stories from 32 of Ireland’s leading women crime writers, with proceeds going to Women’s Aid. A moving conversation about fear, female friendship, the craft of the short story and why stories matter so much. Natter is proudly brought to you in associa...

Emily Hourican joins Kate and Michelle on this week’s episode of Natter to discuss her latest novel, A House in Winter , inspired by the remarkable story of Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon being trapped inside an Irish country house following an IRA attack in 1965. Emily shares the fascinating research process behind bringing real historical figures to life on the page, where fact ends and fict...

The fantastic Sheila Bugler joins Kate and Michelle on this week’s episode of Natter to discuss her latest book, “The Stepmother”. This is Sheila’s eleventh novel and in this episode she shares an insight into her unique writing style of not plotting the book in advance and not knowing what she will write for the next chapter. Sheila shares her writing journey and how it’s changed after publishing...

Welcome back to the sixth season of Natter! To kick off season six, we are joined by the brilliant Vicki Notaro. Vicki speaks with us about her latest book. “Anywhere But Here”. This page turner, depicts three women who are fed up with their everyday lives and escape to Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way. Vicki speaks with us about the inspiration behind the book & why she chose Donegal, the...

Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen join Kate and Michelle to talk about their latest novel, Our Deadly Summer , a darkly funny thriller following two best friends who spend a summer at a Long Island country club in the early 2000's, witness something they should never have seen, and spend the next twenty years trying to forget it. The duo share how their own J1 experiences and the reckless freedom of...

Caroline Foran joins Kate and Michelle to discuss her new book, Everything I Wish I'd Known About Anxiety, a practical roadmap for anyone who has ever felt frightened by their own mind and desperate for a way through. Caroline shares the story behind the book, why she designed it as a sequential road map rather than a menu of options and why she is more confident about this book than anything she...

Louise O'Neill joins Kate and Michelle to discuss her new novel, Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone? , a story of twin sisters, a Hollywood casting that changes everything and the discovery of a storage unit twenty years later that forces Chelsea to ask whether she ever really knew her sister at all. Louise unpacks how the Paris Hilton storage unit scandal influenced parts of the book, why she se...

Bestselling Irish author Louise Nealon joins Kate and Michelle to talk about her much-anticipated new novel, Everything That Is Beautiful . A story of three women, an Irish wedding and the traumatic secret that has kept them from each other for years. Louise unpacks how the novel came together, why she made truth itself the central tension of the book and what it means when people are right about...

Bestselling Irish author Ruth O'Leary joins Kate and Michelle to discuss her latest novel, The Last Week of Him , the story of three women reunited in the west of Ireland after receiving a shocking WhatsApp message about the sudden death of their secondary school golden boy. Ruth walks through exactly how the book came together, she also reflects on the central question she hopes the book raises f...

After many years of writing, journalist and Sunday Times Ireland political editor Jennifer Bray finally landed her dream book deal and “The Lies Between Us” was worth every moment of the wait. In this episode, Jen joins Kate and Michelle for an honest conversation about the long road to publication. She reflects on the early manuscripts that didn't make the cut, the emotional chaos of being on sub...

Bestselling Irish author Edel Coffey joins Kate and Michelle to discuss her latest thriller, In Glass Houses . Edel explores how growing up in South County Dublin, walking past peacocks and palatial homes whilst living in a estate, shaped her fascination with class divides and privilege. She discusses the sliding doors moments that change lives forever, how generational wealth creates different mo...

Welcome back to Season 5 of Natter, this week we are joined by bestselling author Sam Blake as she unveils the inspiration behind her latest book,  Your Every Move. Discover how real-world research shapes her strong, complex characters and how social media influences modern crime narratives. Listeners will gain insights into balancing creativity with research, crafting memorable characters, a...

In this captivating and final episode of Season 4 of Natter, we welcome the esteemed Irish novelist Cecelia Ahern! Cecelia, whose debut novel "P.S. I Love You" became an international bestseller and a beloved film, shares her journey through the literary world, having sold over 25 million copies. The discussion delves into her latest work, "Paper Heart" a novel that is uplifting, exploring the lif...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Sophie Morris, a health food advocate, entrepreneur, and author who has carved out a distinctive path in the culinary world. We discuss Sophie's transition from studying business economics to discovering her true calling at Ballymaloe Cookery School, and hear about the ups and downs of building her cookie dough business from the ground up. Sophie talks a...

In this captivating episode of Natter, we sit down with the brilliant Felicity Hayes-McCoy, author of the beloved Finfarran series. Felicity shares her journey from acting to acclaimed writer, revealing the inspirations behind her heartwarming stories that celebrate the extraordinary within the ordinary. We delve into her latest work, "Once a Year". Join us as Felicity discusses the power of story...

In this captivating episode, we sit down with the talented Catherine Doyle, an award-winning and internationally bestselling author known for her young adult and children's fiction. Catherine shares her journey from a book-loving child to a celebrated author whose works have been translated into multiple languages. We explore her inspirations and how they shaped her own writing style. We also delv...

Join us for a captivating episode of the Natter Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Marie Cassidy, the former state pathologist of Ireland. Dive into her fascinating career, where she unravelled mysteries and brought closure to countless families. Discover her transition from forensic pathology to bestselling author, and explore the themes of her latest novel, "Deadly Evidence." Marie shares her insig...

Join us for an insightful chat with Dr. Harry Barry, a leading figure in Ireland's mental health landscape. In this episode, Dr. Barry shares stories from his latest memoir, "Beneath the Surface," revealing personal experiences of resilience and the power of empathy. He discusses his journey from a GP to a bestselling author, offering a fresh perspective on emotional distress and mental health. Dr...

Join hosts Kate and Michelle on this captivating episode of Natter as they sit down with the remarkable Sophie White, a bestselling author and celebrated podcaster. Sophie takes us on a journey through her literary career, sharing the inspirations behind her acclaimed works, including her latest book, "Such a Good Couple." In a heartfelt discussion, Sophie opens up about the personal challenges sh...

In this captivating episode of Natter, hosts Kate and Michelle welcome the extraordinary Heather Morris, the author behind bestsellers like "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" and her latest, "The Wish." Heather opens up about her unexpected journey from a career in social work to becoming a celebrated storyteller, sharing how her encounters with remarkable individuals have shaped her writing. The conver...

In this deeply moving episode of Natter , hosts Kate and Michelle sit down with academic and author Mary Ann Kenny to explore her remarkable journey through grief, psychosis, and recovery following the sudden death of her husband, John. Mary Ann opens up about the raw and personal story behind her book The Episode , detailing her descent into psychosis, the complexities of psychiatric treatment, a...

In this episode of Natter , hosts Kate and Michelle are joined by bestselling crime writer Jane Casey for an honest and captivating chat about the craft behind her gripping novels. Jane opens up about her writing journey, from the spark that started it all to the pressure of keeping readers hooked across a long-running series. She shares how she crafts clever stories, develops memorable characters...

Summary: In this inspiring episode of Natter , Kate and Michelle chat with author Caroline Madden about her journey to publishing The Marriage Vendetta , navigating the writing process, and the power of perseverance, community, and comedy in storytelling. A must-listen for writers and book lovers seeking insight, laughter, and a dose of creative motivation. Key points covered in this episode: Why...

In this episode of Natter , Kate and Michelle sit down with author, academic, and podcaster Dr Caroline West to explore her deeply moving book Wrong Women: Selling Sex in Monto, Dublin’s Forgotten Red Light District . Together, they unpack the layered history of Monto, once a red-light district in Ireland and reflect on the lives of the women who lived and worked there. From historical exploitatio...

In this episode, Kate and Michelle sit down with crime fiction author Catherine Kirwin to uncover the fascinating journey behind her writing career. From her childhood on a farm in County Waterford to her time studying law at University College Cork , Catherine shares how life's unexpected moments led her to become a published author. She opens up about balancing her sociable introvert nature with...