The Northern Connection

In this episode, Jules, Rebecca and Emma chat with Stacey Thomas about her debut novel, The Revels. We talked about York, witch trials, the Hocus Pocus hotel and books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jules, Emma and Rachel catch up with author Emma Flint to chat about Other Women, Little Deaths, and her writing inspiration. We also talk about books and Emma shares her favourite books with a northern connection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jules, Rebecca and Emma catch up with writer Chris Carse Wilson to talk about his debut novel Fray. We chat about writing inspiration, mental health, Autism and books. Chris chose Twelve Moons by Caro Giles as his recommended book with a northern connection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jules, Rachel, Rebecca and Emma catch up with Charlotte Levin to talk about If I Let You Go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel, Rebecca and Emma chat with nature writer Caro Giles about her debut memoir Twelve Moons, published by Harper North and out now. You can follow Caro on Twitter and Instagram - @CaroGilesWrites and CaroGilesWrites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Northern Connection catch up with Rachel Joyce to chat about her latest book, Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma and Rebecca catch up with author Lauren Owen to chat about her latest novel, Small Angels. As a writer of gothic novels, Lauren tells us about authors who have influenced her and she recommends some wonderful books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Milly Johnson joins Rebecca and Emma on this episode to celebrate the launch of her 20th novel, Together Again, published 29th September. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 1 of Season 2! In this episode, we chat to C.E Riley about her debut novel, Is This Love ?, which is published by Serpent's Tail on 4th August. Catherine Riley is also a founder and director of the Primadonna festival which runs from 29th to 31st July. We chat to her about her book, about Primadonna, and about her northern connections. You can follow Catherine on Twitter: @ceril...

Rachel and Emma catch up with Newcastle based writer Simon Van der Velde to chat about his new novel, writing and reading. Simon's book, The Silent Brother is available now through: https://www.northodox.co.uk/ and all major retailers. You can also get copies through Amazon. To find out more about Simon and his writing, follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonVdVwriter and on instagram he'...

Emma, Jules and Rachel chat about some of their favourite historical fiction novels which include The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton, Wake by Anna Hope, The Murder of Harriet Monkton by Elizabeth Haynes, The Crimson Petal and The White by Michel Faber, Devotion by Hannah Kent and The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Emma and Rebecca chat to Jennifer Saint about her new book Elektra and all things myths. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @jennysaint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel, Rebecca and Emma catch up with short fiction writer, Laura Besley to chat about flash fiction. Laura’s piece in Ellipsis Zine: https://www.ellipsiszine.com/writing-micro-fiction-by-laura-besley/ On Twitter @laurabesley On Instagram besley_laura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma, Rachel and Rebecca catch up with Orla Owen, author of The Lost Thumb and PAH! To chat about books, writing and self-publishing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anna Vaught, author of Saving Lucia joins Emma and Rachel to chat about her books, and to tell us a bit about the centenary of the publication of Ulysses by James Joyce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emma, Jules, Rachel and Rebecca choose some of their stand out reads of 2021. Books discussed: Last One at the Party by Bethany Clift, Slug by Holly McNish, Still Life by Sarah Winman, The End of the World is a Cul-de-Sac, Another Life by Jodie Chapman, Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins-Reid, Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson, A Net for Small Fishes by Lucy Jago, Dead Relatives by Lucie McKnight Har...

Emma, Rachel, Rebecca and Jules share the books that are perfect to curl up with at this time of year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode in our #Northember series, we chat about some of our own favourite books with a Northern Connection. Books/Authors mentioned: The Thin Line Between Everything and Nothing by Hannah Storm, The Mating Habits of Stags by Ray Robinson, Boy Parts by Eliza Clark, The River Within by Karen Powell everything by Joseph Knox! (Sirens, The Smiling Man, The Sleepwalker and True Crime Sto...

Jules, Rebecca, Rachel and Emma catch up with Sarah Schofield, author of Safely Gathered In, published by Comma Press Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second of our November episodes focusing on the North, we catch up with Matt Cook, author of life on Other Planets, where we chat about his book and discuss humour in books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For November, we’re all about The North! In a series of mini episodes, we chat to three northern based authors, Tom Ashton, Matt Cook and Sarah Schofield, and we discuss our favourite books with a northern connection. First up, we catch up with Tom Ashton, author of The Hostiles: Storm Area 51 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Emma, Jules, Rachel and Rebecca chat about books with a spooky or autumnal vibe. Whitby based author Amanda Mason joins the gang to discuss her latest novel, The Hiding Place, and she also shares some great book recommendations. Books we chat about:Jules - The Spirit Engineer by A.J. West, Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan, Magpie Lane by Lucy Atkins and The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware....

We chat to Tom Copeland, co-founder of Northodox press, listen to a reading by Will Dean from his new book, Bad Apples, and we share some of our favourite crime reads.  Rachel recommends: The Simon Serraillier series by Susan Hill, The Murder of Harriet Monkton by Elizabeth Haynes and His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet. Emma recommends: The Thursday Murder Cub, The Man Who Died Twice...

In this bonus episode we're sharing an interview with Karen Sullivan and Eva Bjorg Aegisdotir . Karen is a publisher and founder of Orenda books, and Eva is a rising star of Icelandic noir whose second book, Girls Who Lie, has just been published by Orenda. Eva's books are available from Orenda and special, signed, limited edition copies are available from Goldsboro books. Hosted on Acast. See aca...