A Novel Evening

This week, for our final summer bonus episode (and to celebrate the kids going back to school!) Dannie is joined by the delightful ANIKA SCOTT, to delve into her latest novel Sinners of Starlight City! They dive into the Chicago World Fair, and all things burlesque before jumping into Anika's literary murder mystery evening! Grab yourself a copy of this gorgeous novel here: Sinners of Starlight Ci...

This week Dannie is joined by the wonderful NANCY BILYEAU to chat all about her latest novel The Orchid Hour, set in 1920s New York - together they dive into the history of the Speakeasy, the influence of the Mafia at that period, and a Novel Evening filled with literary nostalgia! You can grab yourself a copy of this stunning novel here: The Orchid Hour by Nancy Bilyeau | Waterstones and give Nan...

This week, on yet another bonus Friday episode of the summer, Dannie is joined by acclaimed author JAMES MACMANUS to talk all about his upcoming novel Love in a Lost Land. Together they dive into James' inspiration for the novel, his own experiences as the Guardian correspondent for Africa, before diving into A Novel Evening filled with literary delights! You can grab yourself a copy of this stunn...

Today is Dannie's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with the incredible AYESHA MANAZIR SIDDIQI to chat all about her fantastic novel The Centre; together they dive into the joy of learning a language, the price we pay for impatience and into a Novel Evening that is the equivalent of a warm hug! You can grab yourself a copy of this thought-provoking novel here: The Centre by Ayesha Ma...

It's another Summer Friday Special, and Dannie is joined by the wonderful VICTORIA GOSLING to chat all about her latest novel Bliss & Blunder, an exciting modern reworking of the legend of King Arthur himself! Together they dive into what inspired Victoria to tackle the tale of Arthur and Gwen, before jumping into a perfect Grecian Novel Evening! Grab yourself a copy of this stunning novel her...

This week, Dannie is joined by the sensation that is ADALYN GRACE, to talk all about FOXGLOVE, the sequel to the Instagram and TikTok sensation Belladonna! Together they dive into what we can expect from book two, the forthcoming final novel Wisteria, and jump into a delightfully decadent Novel Evening! You can grab yourself a copy of both Belladonna and Foxglove here: Adalyn Grace books and biogr...

To continue our solidarity for the Summer Holidays, its another Friday Special! This time, Dannie is joined by the effervescent MAZ EVANS to talk all about her hilarious new novel Over My Dead Body for an episode unlike any other! Maz reveals her inspirations behind the book, and the process of writing this story in comparison to children's novels, before they dive into the most raucous, wild of N...

On this episode of A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by the amazing GINA CHUNG, author of the sensational Sea Change. Together they dive into the inspiration behind this intruiging tale, the unexpected relationships built within it (especially with a particular octopus) and jump into Gina's ideal fantasy fictional evening! Grab yourself a copy of the amazing Sea Change here: Sea Change by Gina Chu...

It's a Summer Friday Special as Dannie is joined by the incredible JANE JOHNSON to celebrate her novel The Black Crescent. Together they dive into the inspiration behind the tale, the process of writing such an emotional story, before diving into a personal, intimate Novel Evening with just a sprinkle of Middle Earth Magic! You can grab yourself a copy of The Black Crescent here: The Black Crescen...

This week on A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by bestselling author FIONA VALPY to talk all about her latest release The Cypress Maze, diving into the real life inspirations for this stunning novel and Fiona's perfect night of fictional frivolities! You can find Fiona on Instagram here: Fiona Valpy (@fionavalpy) • Instagram photos and videos and treat yourself to The Cypress Maze, or any of Fiona...

This week Dannie is joined by HIBA NOOR KHAN, to talk all about her new middle grade novel Safiyyah's War, a beautiful story set in Paris in WWII. Together they dive into the real life inspirations behind the novel, the importance of generational storytelling and dive into a heartwarming novel evening like no other! You can treat yourself to a copy of Safiyyah's War here: Search Books | Waterstone...

This week on A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by author ELLEN HAWLEY to discuss her latest novel A Decent World, her inspirations for the novel, Ellen's writing process and of course all the many roles Ellen has found herself in over the years, before diving into her novel evening! You can grab yourself a copy of the incredible A Decent World here: Search Books | Waterstones and you can find Elle...

Happy Monday! This week Dannie joined by one of her favourite authors, the one and only CHLOE GONG! They chat all about her THREE releases this year, including a new novel set outside of the world of These Violent Delights - IMMORTAL LONGINGS! They discuss the process of leaving behind a world to write something new, what to expect from Chloe's new novel and then dive into Chloe's perfect fantasy...

Join Dannie as she chats to the multi-talented JAMES L. SUTTER all about his first YA Romance Novel 'Darkhearts'. Together they dive into the inspirations for the novel, how the Seattle music scene features in the book, and which of his many talents most call to him before jumping into James' perfect Novel Evening! You can grab yourself a copy of Darkhearts here: James L. Sutter books and biograph...

This week, Dannie is joined by the fantastic LIAM BROWN, to talk all about his latest novel Evergreens, and to dive into some big questions posed by the book - what if you could freeze time and stay young forever? What would you choose? They also dive into a Novel Evening filled with nostalgia and a little competitive spirit! You can find Liam on Instagram here: Liam Brown (@liambrownwriter) • Ins...

It is PRIDE MONTH, and there is nobody better to round off the celebrations of this glorious month of June, than the sensational JACK JORDAN. He joins Dannie to talk all about his latest novel Conviction, and to dive into the most divine, sumptuous celebratory Novel Evening yet! You can grab yourself a copy of the fantastic Conviction, as well as Jack's previous novels here: Jack Jordan books and...

On this week's episode of A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by Stacey Thomas to chat all about her debut novel The Revels, a delicious tale of witchcraft and intrigue! Stacey reveals all about her inspirations for the novel, the research that went into it, and they dive into her twisty, turny Novel Evening unlike any other! Grab yourself a copy of this wonderful book here: The Revels by Stacey Tho...

This week on A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by the delightful Pim Wangtechawat to talk all about her beautiful debut novel The Moon Represents My Heart. Together they dive into Pim's exploration of time travel, her inspirations behind the novel, the very exciting plans in the works for it and jump into her glorious Novel Evening! You can grab yourself a copy of this spellbinding novel here: The...

It's a very special episode of A Novel Evening, as we have reached the 100th episode milestone, and this time it's Dannie's turn to be the one answering the questions, and who better to quiz her than her BFF and the co-author of her novel-in-progress, the one and only Kiasah Farrin! Together they dive into the origins of A Novel Evening, look back on some of Dannie's favourite episodes, and dive i...

It's another week, and that means another fresh episode of A Novel Evening, this time Dannie is joined by the supremely talented Kat Dunn, to talk all about her newest novel Bitterthorn. Together they dive into the impact Lockdown had upon this novel process, the themes of loneliness, and dive into one of the cosiest Novel Evenings yet - its a hug of a night! Grab yourself a copy of Bitterthorn he...

Another week, another epic episode of A Novel Evening, this time with the sensational GABI BURTON whose debut YA Fantasy 'Sing Me To Sleep' has EVERYTHING you need - sirens, secrets and forbidden love! Dannie chats with Gabi all about her inspirations behind the novel, her process in building such an intricate fantasy world, and they dive beneath the ocean for a Novel Evening like no other! You ca...

Dannie is joined on this week's episode by the incredible A.Y.Chao, whose debut novel Shanghai Immortal is EVERYTHING you could want in a fantasy - set in Jazz Age Shanghai, with the perfect flawed main character. Together she and Dannie dive into her inspirations, what comes next for Lady Jing, and head for a Novel Evening like no other. You can preorder a copy of the gorgeous Shanghai Immortal h...

This week, Dannie is joined by the delightful S.D.Monaghan, author of the outstanding Toxic People - to dive into his writing process, what it is that fascinates us about the Mother-In-Law trope and jump into his ideal novel evening! You can head over to instagram to give Sean a follow here: Sean Monaghan (@author.s.d.monaghan) | Instagram and grab yourself a copy of Toxic People here: Toxic Peopl...

On this week's episode of A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by the supremely talented LOUISE SWANSON to talk all about her novel End of Story; a dystopian ode to the power of stories, and her upcoming non-fiction Eighteen Seconds, and how the processes differ, before diving into the most perfect Novel Evening! You can follow Louise over on Instagram here: Louise Beech - Louise Swanson (@louisebeec...

This week Dannie is joined by the L.R.LAM, author of the fantastic DRAGONFALL - if you love fantasy filled with sexy, shape-shifting dragons, THIS is the one for you. Together, L and Dannie delve into the inspirations behind the novel, L's writing process and dive into the ultimate fantasy Novel Evening! You can nab yourself a copy of Dragonfall over on Argonaut Books - with a special preorder bon...