The Conversation with Nadine Matheson

Send us a text Navigating the labyrinth of the publishing world can be daunting, but with the insights shared in this episode from author and commercial fiction publishing director, Phoebe Morgan ,  aspiring writers and book enthusiasts alike will find a guiding star. Phoebe and I unravel the nuances of writer-editor dynamics, discussing everything from handling rejection to the realities  of book...

Send us a text Ever wrestled with the decision to switch lanes mid-career, or felt the tug of a creative calling that defies expectations? Chioma Okereke is a poet and author who transitioned from the structured world of law to the fluid realm of literature. We take you through the peaks and valleys of releasing a novel, and the realities of authorship in our digital age—yes, including that tricky...

Send us a text In today's conversation, Sunday Times and New York Times Bestselling author S J Watson and I navigate the uncertain waters of a writer's psyche, we swim through the currents of success and the hold it has on our sense of self.  It's a raw look at the myths of writing and publishing, and the significance of authenticity in a world that often prioritizes market appeal o...

Send us a text For Sunday Times Bestselling author, Erin Kelly , every book launch feels like stepping into the spotlight for the first time, each page a new opportunity to captivate an audience or fall flat. This episode is an expedition through the complexities of authorship, examining the delicate equilibrium between the creative spirit and the unforgiving marketplace.  Together, Erin Kelly and...

Send us a text Sunday Time Bestselling author  Harriet Tyce joins me as we share our journeys from the legal world to the literary landscape, revealing the resilience required to embrace the vulnerabilities of writerhood. Whether it's transitioning from barrister to full-time parent, or confronting the fear of unveiling our innermost thoughts to readers, we dissect the emotional and professio...

Send us a text  Our latest episode with Sunday Times bestselling author, C.L. Taylor , uncovers the raw emotions and steadfast determination behind her shift from romantic comedy to gripping crime fiction. C.L. Taylor opens up about the tumultuous voyage from being dropped by an editor to reviving her career with a surge in ebook sales, providing an authentic roadmap for writers navigating the unp...

Send us a text In the intricate dance between public fascination with crime and the harsher truths of the streets, Neil  Lancaster and Nadine Matheson   ponder the poignant narratives that informed  his career in law enforcement—the young lives ensnared in cycles of violence, the societal underpinnings of crime, and the quest for redemption. Neil's forthcoming book, "The Devil You Know,...

Send us a text From the relentless pulse of a detective's career to the imaginative realms of crime fiction, my first returning guest, Graham Bartlett invites us into the shadows where his experiences as a former detective fuse with his storytelling prowess. Our conversation unfurls the complexities of his latest novel, "City on Fire," with a focus on the emotional labor of writing...

Send us a text Have you ever found yourself standing at the crossroads of a dream, wondering if the path to success is truly meant for you? S.A. Cosby , the man who journeyed from hardware store aisles to the New York Times Bestseller list, sits with me, Nadine Matheson , to share the twists and turns of such a trek. We exchange stories of encouragement from unexpected places and the profound infl...

Send us a text This week my guest Erin Young and I peel back the curtain on the publishing world's highs and lows, sharing the tenacity required to navigate rejection and the emotional fortitude to absorb critiques even after topping the charts. From embracing a tough exterior to the strategic shifts like adopting a pen name for different genres, we explore the nuanced decisions that shape an...

Send us a text Tim Glister is a novelist who wishes he was a spy.  Tim's debut novel, Red Corona , was published in 2021 and was the first novel in the Richard Knox spy series and won 'The People’s Book Prize First Time Author Award'. The second novel in the series, A Loyal Traitor , was a 'The Times Thriller of The Month' and was long listed for the Crime Writers Associat...

Send us a text Martine Bailey is a crime fiction author.   Martine studied English Literature while playing in bands on the Manchester music scene. She qualified in psychometric testing and over her career assessed staff for a top security psychiatric hospital. Martine's earlier novels, The Almanack and The Prophet were historical fiction and her new novel Sharp Scratch is set in the more rec...

Send us a text Dorothy Koomson is an international bestselling and award winning author. Dorothy's twenty year career began in 2023 with the publication of her debut novel, The Cupid Effect .  Her third novel, My Best Friends Girl , was a Richard and Judy Summer Reads Book Club pick and her  novel, The Ice Cream Girls was adapted for TV and shown on ITV in 2013.  Dorothy Koomson has been hail...

Send us a text Katy Brent is the bestselling author of 'How To Kill Men And Get Away With It' which has been described as a  A deliciously dark, hilariously twisted story about friendship, love, and murder. Katy  is a freelance journalist who started work in women's magazines back in 2005.  She works on every  millennial's  favourite teenage magazine, Sugar and in 2006 won a PT...

Send us a text Orlando Murrin is a food writer, broadcaster and now a novelist with his debut novel, Knife Skills for Beginners.   Orlando's culinary adventures began when he was a Masterchef semi- finalist in 1992 which led to life as a chef, restaurateur and writer. Orlando writes for Waitrose Weekend, has written six cookbooks and is the co-host of the BBC Good Food Podcast. Orlando's...

Send us a text This is a bonus episode to celebrate my birthday and the first anniversary of  'The Conversation with Nadine Matheson Podcast.' Ashley Tate worked for over a decade as an editorial writer and editor for various publications as well as Canada's first online magazine.  Her debut novel, Twenty Seven Minutes has been described as 'truly gripping and deeply satisfying...

Send us a text Antony Johnston is a prolific and New York Times Bestselling  writer whose name can be found on the cover of comic books, graphic novels, video games and fiction. His graphic novel, The Coldest Day, was adapted into the movie, Atomic Bomb . Antony has written Daredevil, Wolverine and Shang-Chi for Marvel Comics, the Alex Rider graphic novels and the video games, Resident Evil Villag...

Send us a text Leonie Swann is the bestselling author of Glennkill/Three Bags Full .  Her debut novel Glennkill sold 100,000 copies in six months when published in her native Germany.  Now Cambridge, UK  based, Leonie's fifth novel, The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp was published in September 2023. The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp One murder to solve and another to cover up. It’ll be tricky, but...

Send us a text MARGARET WILKERSON SEXTON studied creative writing at Dartmouth College and law at UC Berkeley.  Margaret practiced as a lawyer until she made the decision to change careers and become an author. Her debut novel, A Kind of Freedom , was long-listed for the National Book Award and the Northern California Book Award, won the Crook's Corner Book Prize, and was the recipient of the...

Send us a text Luan Goldie is an award winning author and teacher.  Her debut novel, Nightingale Point, was longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and the RSL Ondaatje Prize. In 2018 she won the Costa Short Story Award and has been shortlisted for the London Short Story Prize and the Grazia/Orange First Chapter competition.  Her novels include Homecoming and These Streets . In March 202...

Send us a text Quentin Bates is the author of Gunnhildur Mystery novels set in present-day Iceland – and as a translator he has worked with some of Iceland’s leading authors including Lilja Sigurðardóttir, Sólveig Pálsdóttir, Stella Blómkvist, Einar Kárason, Ragnar Jónasson, Jónína Leósdóttir, Óskar Guðmundsson and more. Quentin's latest book Cold Malice is out now. Cold Malice Reykjavík dete...

Send us a text Kathleen Whyman is a bestselling author and journalist whose novels have been short listed for the Comedy Women in Print and Romantic Novelists Association Joan Hessayon Award. Kathleen’s  debut novel, Wife Support System was published In 2021 and her latest novel, Would You Ask My Husband That? , is out now. Would You Ask My Husband That? She's wearing the pants in this family...

Send us a text Lesley Kara is the Sunday Times Bestselling author of 'The Rumour' .  The Rumour was the highest selling crime fiction debut of 2019 and has been sold in 18 territories. Lesley has written four novels and her latest novel, The Apartment Upstairs , is out now. The Apartment Upstairs Scarlett 's aunt lived - and was brutally murdered - in the apartment upstairs. But Sca...

Send us a text Kirsty Eyre won the inaugural 'Comedy Women in Print  Award 2019' with her debut novel, Cowgirl , which was then shortlisted for the Romantic Novel Association's debut novel award. Kirsty is also a stage-play writer and her plays have appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Kirsty Eyre also writes rom-coms as Ginger Jones.  'You Had Me At Halloumi' was pu...

Send us a text Winnie M Li is a Taiwanese-American author and activist. Winnie has written for travel guidebooks, produced independent feature films, programmed for film festivals, and developed eco-tourism projects. Winnie is a sexual assault survivor and her debut novel, Dark Chapter, was a fictional retelling of her assault. Dark Chapter won The Guardian's  Not The Booker Prize in 2017, wa...