The Writing Community Chat Show

We hosted a special live interview with renowned author Manda Scott on The Writing Community Chat Show! We explored her fascinating life and illustrious career in three exciting parts. Part 1: The Road To Writing Dive into Manda's early years and journey from a Scottish veterinary surgeon to an acclaimed novelist. We'll discuss her education at the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medici...

Join us for an Exclusive Bonus Episode with Karin Slaughter ! We're thrilled to announce a special guest for The Writing Community Chat Show: the phenomenal Karin Slaughter!   Tune in for an exclusive bonus episode where we chat with this New York Times bestselling author whose gripping novels have captivated readers worldwide. Here's why you don't want to miss this: Karin Slaughter is a literary...

Join us on the Writing Community Chat Show for an exciting episode featuring Tasha Coryell! About Our Guest: Tasha Coryell’s debut novel, Love Letters to a Serial Killer, is set to be released in 2024 by Berkley (US) and Orion (UK). She is also the author of the critically acclaimed book of short stories, Hungry People, published by Split Lip Press in 2018. You can purchase Hungry People here. Tas...

Linda Rainier is an indie author and a big part of the Twitter Writing Community! She has been a fan of this show for some time and we consider her one of the family! She is funny, tenacious and determined! After a guest timining mixup, Linda was a superstar who stepped up to save the show! WE THANK YOU LINDA! Her books EMMAS FURY is one of two books by Linda, with a third on the way. EMMAS FURY:...

This week we learn the story of historian, author, and academic writing tutor at the V&A, Imperial College and the Royal College of Art, #MatsonTaylor. Matson is the #author of #TheMiseducationofEvieEpworth and All About Evie. The Miseducation of Evie Epworth is the Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick which has had over 1500 reviews on Amazon! ABOUT: The Bestselling Richard & Judy Summer Boo...

Longlisted for the Guardian's Not the Booker Prize and described by British bookshop chain Waterstones as: "an exciting new voice in crime fiction", Eve Smith's debut novel The Waiting Rooms was shortlisted for the Bridport Prize First Novel Award and was selected as a Book of the Month in The Guardian just after launch. "Smith combines the excitement of a medical thriller à la Michael Crichton wi...

Hannah King is a thriller #author from Ireland. She and I is Hannah's first novel. Part #psychologicalthriller & part #crimenovel, the story is set in a small town in Northern Ireland. This well rated #Book has already been snapped up. Optioned for TV! SHE AND I: 'Not only beautifully written but gripping and full of soul' SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM 'King really understands suspense' H...

JL Butler is the pseudonym for the Sunday Times #bestselling #author #TasminaPerry. Her debut thriller Mine has been optioned by Sony Pictures and is in development with Original Film. Tasmina has released 13 books, becoming a Sunday times best seller and has had her novels translated into 20 plus languages and has sold over 2 million copies! Visit her website here: https://www.tasminaperry.com/jl...

Bryan Collins is a nonfiction author, the editor of Become a Writer Today and a columnist for #Forbes.  At becomeawritertoday.com, Bryan offers new writers practical advice about #writing, creativity, productivity and more. His work has also appeared on Fast Company, #Lifehacker and Copyblogger. We will find out just what motivates Bryan to help others and how exactly he got into writing in the fi...

Host Chris Aggett has a favorite book, a book that inspired his own book series. That book is World War Z. The author of that book is Max Brooks. Max is an American actor and NYT best selling author, son of the legendary Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft! Max has written World War Z, The Zombie Survival Guide, Minecraft novels and most recently, Devolution. A book that has been called 'TRUE TERROR' by...

Isabella May is the author of 10 novels. Her curiosity and love of international food and travel influenced them. Both of which feature extensively in her cross-genre novels, fused with a dollop of #romcom, and a sprinkle of magical realism. We will look at how her start in children's publishing lead to her #writing these much loved novels. And why writing with a #Christmas theme seemed the right...

Members of the #writingcommunity have joined forces to bring you 10 #writingtips that they feel are valuable to authors. Below you can see a list of the authors that have taken their time to give us their knowledge.  The #writing community and I thank you. CONTENTS 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Terry Geo 1:30 - Louise Fein 3:08 - Dale Roberts 4:22 - Tina Baker 6:34 - Mario Dell'oli 8:45 - Nadine Matheson 9:...

#GeoffreyPetty is one of Britain’s leading experts on #teaching methods. He is also an author and his #books, Teaching Today and Evidenced-based Teaching have been the inspiration for practicing teachers and those learning the trade worldwide. His book, The Little Gods Who Cooled the Earth’, is a free novel that has been shortlisted for the International Green Story Prize. This book addresses the...

Join us Live in the last week of Indie November... is that a thing? It is now! We will be celebrating all things indie, but in reality, we will be discussing genuine issues, thoughts and tactics that indie #authors face/use each day. You will most likely pick up some amazing tips and hear the harsh realities too. Guests: Mario Del'Ollio, Anna Mocikat, Jo Paulson, Ross Young, Halo Scott. BECOME OUR...

Lizzy Goudsmit Kay is head of The Novelry editorial services and previously was a senior commissioning editor at Transworld Publishers, a division of Penguin Random House. Tash Barsby is Publishing Editor at The Novelry. She too worked a Transworld Publishers, as a commissioning editor who published the debut thriller from Sarah Pearse, The Sanatorium. Sarah Pearse was a previous guest on our show...

Katie Kahn is the #author of Hold Back The Stars and The Light Between Us. Hold Back The Start is currently being adapted for film by the producers of Arrival and Stranger Things! It has been described as ‘AN EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT TALE’ — by VOGUE. Katie has also a very impressive cv, having worked in film and television for over 13 years. Katie has worked at the BBC, UKTC, Channel 4, Paramount Pictur...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The WCCS panel show is back! Happy #Halloween #horror fans! The WCCS panel show was a blast. 6 indie authors from the #WritingCommunity joined me to battle for glory. The BOYS Vs the GIRLS! Who won? Well, you will have to watch it to find out! I thank each guest for their time, effort and spectacular acting! Anna Mocikat, Jo Paulson, Anya Pavelle, Matt Adcock, Anders Kingsley & Te...

This is the first ever WCCS book launch show. This new format allows indie authors to promote their books on or around launch day. Brandy's book, Dreams of Darkness and Desire, has already had many brilliant beta reader reviews and there is demand for book 2 pre release of book 1! This is very promising. As is Dreams of Darkness being compared to the smash hit Inception! Read the blur below and pi...

You may know Matt Adcock from Twitter handle @Cleric20, a nod to his best selling #cybernoir thriller. If not, Matt is a great writing community member who is supportive of others and really leads the way when it comes to #bookmarketing and #booksales. Complete Darkness became an Amazon best-seller under Christian Futuristic Fiction and he continues to show great examples of how to make a story mo...

Tonight's guest is ISZI LAWRENCE! She is a writer, comedian, podcaster and History presenter. She has works credited on Netflix, BBC radio xtra, BBC radio 1 & BBC Radio 4’s flag ship show, Making History (with Tom Holland). Before COVID restrictions, she performed bespoke History shows at events for The British Science Festival & she also runs workshops for academic institutions & schools teaching...

Queer Indie and The Writing Community Chat Show are teaming up in an attempt to talk and showcase all things indie. As part of the #BrooklynBookFestival schedule, we will be discussing being an indie #author, the struggles, the wins, how to write diversity without offending and much more. This will be a live show. We welcome your live engagement and questions. The Brooklyn Book Festival: "Mission...

"In 2009 I set out to start an adventure revolution. I’m still working on it but now an idea has become a movement and its changing the world" — BelindaKirk Belinda has spent 24 years leading groups into the wilderness all over the world.  These include numerous personal #expeditions,  youth development expeditions, biological research missions and remote filming trips for the BBC.  Today she is a...

In this interview you can see the knowledge, intelligence and passion shine through a very bright young lady. I am sure that her future is just as bright as she is. He commitment and professionalism are clear as was her knowledge of the book world and writing itself. Look out world, Kristina is coming!  Kristina Naydonova was born in Washington D.C.  Ever since she was young, she has derived great...

New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani is joining Chris for a classic WCCS chat! We will be finding out Somans road to writing, his current WIP, including BEASTS AND BEAUTY, and will be looking at his future projects. Join us LIVE and you too can get your questions in.  BEASTS AND BEAUTY: Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a sp...

I am joined by the wonderful and compassionate Kia Abdullah. She is a travel writer and the author of Take It Back, Truth Be Told and now NEXT OF KIN. Next Of Kin is described as a gripping courtroom drama, perfect for fans of Fifty Fifty and My Sister’s Keeper. Her novel Take It Back was named one of the best thrillers of the year by The Guardian and Telegraph and was selected for an industry-fir...