A Novel Evening

This week Dannie is joined by GEORGIA SUMMERS to chat all about her sensational novel THE CITY OF STARDUST! They talk all about the joy of portal stories, writing one of Dannie's all-time favourite villains, before Georgia reveals her perfect Novel Evening! Find Georgia over on Instagram: Georgia Summers (@ge_summers) • Instagram photos and videos and grab yourself a copy of the stunning signed ha...

This week Dannie is joined by the talented L.J. SHEPHERD to chat all about her novel The Trials of Lila Dalton, an intruiging courtroom thriller full of twists and turns and a good dose of dystopia. Laura dives into how her experience as a barrister played the writing process, the inspiration behind the novel, and jump into her ideal Novel Evening! Grab yourself a copy of her book here: The Trials...

This week Dannie is joined by KATE BRODY, to chat all about her sensational novel RABBIT HOLE, a complex look into loss, grief and the dark side of True Crime and the Reddit threads that accompany it. Together they discuss the inspirations behind the book, before leaping into Kate's Novel Evening! You can find Kate on Instagram here: Kate Brody (@katebrodyauthor) • Instagram photos and videos Grab...

This week Dannie is joined by author and renowned playwriter David Slattery-Christy to delve into his novel, Flyte or Fancy, the untold story of the suspected inspiration for Brideshead Revisited! Together they dive into the story of Harry Clifton, before jumping into David's ideal fictional fantasy evening! Grab yourself a copy of Flyte or Fancy here: Flyte or Fancy by David Slattery-Christy | Wa...

Join Dannie as she chats with bestselling powerhouse MAYA MOTAYNE all about her upcoming novel Lucero, the finale to the Nocturna trilogy! Together they dive into the power of language, the influence of Maya's own culture on the story, and leap into Maya's ultimate fantasy fictional evening! Treat yourself to this epic trilogy here: Search Books | Waterstones and find Maya on Instagram here: Emma...

Let's kick the first day of 2024 off with a BANG, as Dannie is joined by the delightful EMMA HINDS to chat all about her debut novel The Knowing, a deliciously gothic novel with a side of spooky, set in the slums of 19th century New York! Dannie and Emma dive into the role tattooing plays in the story, some of the real life characters that found their way into the tale, before jumping into Emma's...

This week Dannie is joined by EMILY THIEDE, to chat all about her incredible duology - This Vicious Grace and the upcoming This Cursed Light, so get comfy after all those holiday treats, stick on your cosy socks, and dive into Emily's novel evening! Find Emily here on Instagram: Emily Thiede (Th-ee-d) (@ektwrites) • Instagram photos and videos and find Emily's novels here: Search Books | Waterston...

For a little pre-Christmas bonus, as you finish your last minute wrapping, getting the dinner prepped, here is an episode with the sensational ISABEL IBANEZ! She joins Dannie to chat all about her upcoming novel What the River Knows, a magical Egyptian adventure like no other! Treat yourself to a copy of this wonderful book here: Isabel Ibañez books and biography | Waterstones And find Isabel on I...

This week Dannie is joined by renowned author SPENCER QUINN - the pen name of Peter Abrahams - author of the bestselling Chet and Bernie series, to chat all about his latest novel MRS PLANSKY'S REVENGE! Spencer discusses the inspiration behind the story, how he discovered the character of Mrs Plansky, before jumping into his ideal fantasy fictional evening! Grab yourself one of his novels here: Se...

This week it's time to get a little romantic as Dannie is joined by the fabulous SARRA MANNING to chat all about her latest novel The Man of Her Dreams! Together they dive into the inspiration behind the story, whether it ever gets old to see your newest book hit the shelves, before diving into Sarra's Novel Evening! You can find Sarra on Instagram here: Sarra Manning (@sarra_manning) • Instagram...

Dannie is joined by the sensational TOM MEAD to delve into his latest novel The Murder Wheel; to dive into the world of illusion and magic, the joys of a locked room mystery, and explore Tom's ideal night of fictional fantasy fun! Grab yourself a copy of The Murder Wheel: Tom Mead books and biography | Waterstones Find Tom over on Instagram here: Tom Mead (@tommeadauthor) • Instagram photos and vi...

This week, Dannie is joined by the fantastic ROSE BLACK, to dive into the world of her cosy fantasy Til Death Do Us Bard - together they chat all about their mutual love for fantasy, the inspirations behind the novel, and jump into Rose's Novel Evening! You can grab yourself a copy of this gorgeous novel here: Til Death Do Us Bard by Rose Black | Waterstones and find Rose here on Instagram: Rose B...

This week, its time to get cosy, draw the curtains, light some candles and get a little creepy with the wonderful KATE COLLINS, who joins Dannie to chat all about her novel A Good House for Children! They dive into the joys of scaring ourselves a little, their mutual love of Dorset, before jumping into Kate's Novel Evening! Grab yourself a copy of this perfectly eerie novel here: A Good House for...

It's a new week, and that means another new episode of A Novel Evening! It's time to get cosy and festive, as Dannie is joined by HELEN WHITAKER, to chat all about her newest novel Flying Home for Christmas - so light those candles, get under the blankets, and check out Helen chatting all about her inspiration for the story, her perfect Christmas and her ideal fantasy night of fictional fun! You c...

This week Dannie is joined by the wonderful NIGAR ALAM to talk all about her glorious novel Under the Tamarind Tree; diving into her inspirations behind the story, the process of writing this novel, before they dive into a personal Novel Evening filled with nostalgia and beach barbecues! Grab yourself a copy of this gorgeous book here: Under the Tamarind Tree by Nigar Alam | Waterstones and find N...

This week, Dannie is joined by the wonderful ELENI KYRIACOU to chat all about her latest novel The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou, delving into the true story that inspired this story, Eleni's own heritage and how that played into her writing of the story, before diving into Eleni's dream fictional fantasy evening! Grab yourself a copy of this brilliant book here: The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pav...

IT'S A BIG FRIDAY BONUS EPISODE! Dannie is joined by the one and only VANESSA LEN to chat all about her latest novel, Never A Hero, the sequel to the smash hit Only A Monster - check out what comes next for Joan, what comes next for Vanessa, why we love a good antihero story, before Vanessa shares her ideal Novel Evening! You can grab yourself a copy of both books here: Vanessa Len books and biogr...

On this week's episode of A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by the sensational JEAN KWOK to talk all about her latest novel The Leftover Woman, delving into the inspiration behind this gripping tale, the truth behind the story, before diving into a Novel Evening from between the pages of this incredible book! Grab yourself a copy of The Leftover Woman and Jean's previous novels here: Jean Kwok boo...

This week, Dannie is joined by the Emmy- and Writers’ Guild Award-winning writer MELINDA TAUB to talk all about her latest novel, The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennett, Witch, and to delve into what drove her to explore Lydia's story further, her love of Pride and Prejudice, and why we all love a good retelling, before diving into her perfect Novel Evening! Grab yourself a copy of Melinda's...

This week, Dannie is joined by award winning aufhor LEONORA NATTRASS, to chat all about her upcoming novel Scarlet Town, the latest in the Lawrence Jago novels! Together they dive into the joys of writing about your home town, what brings Lawrence to Cornwall in this book, and jump into Leonora's ideal novel evening! Grab yourself a copy of Scarlet Town and Leonora's previous novels here: Leonora...

This week, Dannie is joined by the incredible NIKKI MARMERY to chat all about her latest novel LILITH; the story of the first woman created. This is an episode you won't want to miss, as they dive into what drew Nikki to retell Lilith's story, the complexities of the novel itself, before jumping into a gorgeous novel evening of Nikki's creation! Grab yourself a copy of this gorgeous novel here: Li...

This week Dannie is joined by bestselling author AMANDA PROWSE, to chat all about her latest release All Good Things! Amanda delves into her writing process, the inspiration behind All Good Things, and what comes next for her before they dive into the most perfect Grecian Novel Evening! You can grab yourself a copy of All Good Things, and Amanda's other novels here: Amanda Prowse books and biograp...

This week on A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by the fabulous NINA MILLNS to chat all about her novel Goddesses, a story like no other, delving into the inspiration for the book and Nina's own experiences on the comedy scene and how that played into the writing process, before diving into Nina's perfect night of fictional frivolities! Grab yourself a copy of Goddesses here: Goddesses by Nina Mill...

On this week's episode of A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by DIANA JANNEY to talk all about her latest novel A Man of Understanding, to delve into the influence and inclusion of poetry within this astounding novel, the inspiration behind this story, before diving into a quintessential Novel Evening full of literary nostalgia! Treat yourself to a copy of this gorgeous novel here: A Man of Underst...

This week on A Novel Evening, Dannie is joining by bestselling author LESLEY THOMSON to chat all about her latest novel, The Mystery of the Yew Tree, a dual timeline tale filled with intrigue! Together they dive into the inspirations behind the novel, what draws Lesley to writing mysteries, before diving into an intimate Novel Evening filled with fun! You can grab yourself a copy of The Mystery of...