Explore every episode of the podcast The Conversation with Nadine Matheson
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| Clémence Michallon: Success, Pressure, Family Secrets and Creativity | 15 Sep 2025 | 01:09:16 | |
Welcome back to The Conversation with Nadine Matheson! In this episode, I am delighted to welcome the talented author Clemence Michelon, whose latest novel Our Last Resort is captivating readers everywhere. Join us as we explore Clemence's journey from journalist to novelist, delving into the challenges and triumphs that have shaped her writing career. Clemence shares her unique insights on managing the pressures of success, especially after the acclaim of her debut novel, The Quiet Tenant. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of publishing, the intricacies of writing dual timelines, and how her experiences as an immigrant have influenced her storytelling. In Our Last Resort, we follow siblings Frida and Gabriel as they attempt to mend their fractured relationship during a stay at a remote hotel, only for their plans to unravel when a murder occurs. Clemence reveals the inspiration behind her characters and how her own life experiences inform her narratives, creating a rich tapestry of human emotion and connection. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for aspiring writers and anyone interested in the art of storytelling. Buy 'Our Last Resort' Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Amy Jordan: Navigating the Dark Hours | 08 Sep 2025 | 01:18:11 | |
Welcome to Season Four of The Conversation with Nadine Matheson! In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome author Amy Jordan, whose gripping new novel, The Dark Hours, is making waves in the literary world. Join us as we delve into Amy's fascinating writing journey, exploring the twists and turns that led her to become a published author. Amy shares her insights on the realities of the publishing industry, the importance of resilience, and the unexpected challenges that come with crafting compelling narratives. We discuss how personal experiences shape storytelling and the significance of trusting your creative instincts, even when the path seems uncertain. In The Dark Hours, we meet Julia Hart, a retired detective drawn back into a chilling case that has haunted her for decades. As a copycat killer emerges, Julia must confront her past and the shadows that linger from her career. Amy reveals the inspiration behind her characters and how real-life experiences have influenced her writing. With candid reflections on the highs and lows of being a writer, this episode is a treasure trove of advice for aspiring authors and seasoned writers alike. Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Summer Rewind with Karen Swan: "I sit down and stare at the screen until my eyeballs bleed" | 04 Aug 2025 | 01:21:59 | |
Welcome to the Summer Break Rewind! While The Conversation takes a short summer break, I’ll be sharing fan-favourite episodes from Season Three, along with brilliant conversations from Page One: The Writer’s Podcast. Season Four returns in September until then, enjoy the rewind! -------------------------------------- Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Swan, takes us on a journey through her unexpected path to authorship, from journalism to becoming a bestselling novelist. She recounts how an innocuous library visit revealed her innate storytelling gift, challenging her preconceived career notions. *First Broadcast: 3 December 2024 "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Erin Young: A Writers Journey From Battlefields to Corn Fields. | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:10:35 | |
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 author's career, especially when crossing from the world of historical fiction to contemporary thrillers. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tim Glister: Character Is A Thing | 27 Feb 2024 | 01:03:20 | |
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 Association Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2023 award. The third novel in the series, A Game of Deceit, is available now. How long can you survive in the shadows? "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Martine Bailey: A Sharp Scratch and choose A, B or C | 20 Feb 2024 | 01:09:57 | |
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 "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dorothy Koomson: Queen of the Big Reveal | 13 Feb 2024 | 01:20:25 | |
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. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Katy Brent: Do You Really Want To Be In My Book? | 06 Feb 2024 | 01:17:26 | |
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. I’ve woken up with the hangover from hell, a stranger in my bed, and I’ve gone viral for the worst reasons. But I can’t remember a thing… My best friend Posey is dead. The police think it was a tragic accident. I know she was murdered. There’s only one thing stopping me from dying of shame. I need to find a killer. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Orlando Murrin: Author. The Masterchef, Parmesan Biscuits and Knife Skills for Beginners. | 30 Jan 2024 | 01:06:59 | |
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 debut novel, Knife Skills for Beginners, is available from 1 February 2024. Knife Skills for Beginners A recipe for disaster. When chef Paul Delamare takes a job teaching at an exclusive residential cookery school in Belgravia, the only thing he expects his students to murder is his taste buds. But on the first night, the unthinkable happens: someone turns up dead... The school rests on a knife-edge. The police are convinced Paul is the culprit. After all, he’s good with a blade, was first on the scene – and everyone knows it doesn’t take much to push a chef over the edge. To prove his innocence, he must find the killer. Could it be one of his students? Or the owner of the school – a woman with secrets and a murky past? It all boils down to murder. If Paul can’t solve the mystery fast – as well as teach his students how to make a perfect hollandaise sauce – he’ll be next to get the chop. Follow Orlando Murrin "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ashley Tate: Author. Gen X and 27 Minutes | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:58:57 | |
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' and she's been hailed as a new voice in literary suspense , She lives with her husband, two children, and their dog, in Toronto, Canada. Twenty Seven Minutes will be published on 1 February 2024. Twenty Seven Minutes THE QUESTION For the last ten years, the small town of West Wilmer has been struggling to answer one question: on the night of the crash that killed his sister, why did it take Grant Dean twenty-seven minutes to call for help? If he'd called sooner, Phoebe might still be alive. THE SECRET As the anniversary of Phoebe's death approaches, Grant is consumed by his memories and the secret that's been suffocating him for years. But he and Phoebe weren't the only ones in the car that night. Becca was there too - she's the only other person who knows what really happened. Or is she? THE TRUTH Everyone remembers Phoebe, but local girl June also lost someone that night. Her brother Wyatt has been missing for ten years and, now that her mother is dead, June has no one left - no family, no friends. Until someone appears at her door. Someone who knows what really happened that night. And they are ready to tell the truth. With a shocking twist that will leave you breathless, Twenty-Seven Minutes is a gripping story about what happens when grief becomes unbearable, dark secrets are unearthed, and the horrifying truth is revealed. ___________ Follow Ashley Tate "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Antony Johnston: Author. Comics. Video Games and a Dog Sitter Detective. | 23 Jan 2024 | 01:10:19 | |
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 Village and Dead Space. Antony is also the author of the Brigitte Sharp spy trilogy and his new cozy mystery series, The Dog Sitter Detective. The Dog Sitter Detective was published in 2023 and the second book in the series, The Dog Sitter Detective Takes The Lead will be published on 25 January 2024. The Dog Sitter Detective Takes The Lead Gwinny Tuffel is preparing for her first acting role in a decade in the West End, but she is dog-sitting on the side to keep the wolf from the door. So, when ageing rock star Crash Double needs help with his Border Collie, she jumps at the chance. After all, looking after the charming Ace on Crash’s Little Venice houseboat shouldn’t be an onerous task. But that’s before the singer’s dead body surfaces during the annual Canal Carnival festivities. While the police dismiss the death as an accident, Gwinny suspects murder most foul. With a medley of suspects and some far-fetched motives to make heads or tails of, it is up to Gwinny, with Ace’s on-the-ground knowledge, to make sure the killer faces the music. Follow Antony Johnston "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Leonie Swann: Author. Success Was Not On The List | 16 Jan 2024 | 01:00:53 | |
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. Sunset Hall is a house-share for the old and unruly, led by Agnes Sharp. It’s an eventful day when this group of idiosyncratic geriatrics gets a visit from the police to inform them of some shocking news: a body has been discovered next door. Everyone puts on a long face, but they are secretly relieved that the body in question is not the one they’re currently hiding in the shed (sorry about that, Lillith). Now the answer to their little problem with Lillith may have fallen into their laps. All they have to do is find out who murdered their neighbour, so they can pin Lillith’s death on them, thus killing two old birds with one stone. To investigate, the group (not forgetting Hettie the tortoise) will venture into the not-so-idyllic village of Duck End and tangle with sinister bakers, broken stair lifts, inept criminals and their own dark secrets. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Margaret Wilkerson Sexton: Author. Writing On The Rooftop | 09 Jan 2024 | 01:09:14 | |
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 First Novelist Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. Margaret's new novel, On the Rooftop, was a 2022 Reese’s Book Club Pick. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lisa Rookes: The Chaos and Glory of a Writer's Journey | 28 Jul 2025 | 01:14:07 | |
Buy Me A Cup of Coffee and exclusive 'The Conversation' Merch Ever wondered what happens after you land that dream literary agent? Award-winning journalist and novelist Lisa Rookes pulls back the curtain on publishing's hidden realities in this eye-opening conversation with Nadine Matheson. Amy's so sure that her husband, Joel, is deeply invested in their future together. After all, it's his dream of a family together that has them trying so hard to have a baby, despite a series of disappointments. It's this certainty that leaves Amy absolutely floored when she learns of Joel's affair with her best friend. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Luan Goldie: Author. Careers Are Messy Things | 19 Dec 2023 | 01:05:35 | |
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. Jess is a single mother to two teenagers. All her energy goes into keeping them safe and happy. Being faced with eviction is a setback she wasn’t prepared for, but Jess never lets circumstances dent her optimism. Hazel is Oxbridge-bound and ready to fly the nest, but she’s tired of being treated like a child. It's no wonder she can't tell her mum, Jess the truth about what she’s been up to lately . . . Ben has recently moved back to east London with just his faithful dog Harold for company. When he meets Jess, he realises they've crossed paths before. But can he keep this connection hidden from the woman he's starting to fall for? As the world continues to turn, these ordinary people will soon realise that, even with everything around them changing, the whisper of hope remains. Set in east London, These Streets is a powerful and essential story about family, community and living in Britain today, told with compassion and heart.
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| Quentin Bates: Author. Imposter Syndrome Is Part Of The Job | 12 Dec 2023 | 01:01:00 | |
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. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kathleen Whyman. Author. Giving Yourself Permission | 05 Dec 2023 | 01:09:14 | |
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. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Lesley Kara: Author. From Late Starter to Bestseller | 28 Nov 2023 | 01:03:31 | |
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. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kirsty Eyre. Author. Writing Authentically and Organically | 21 Nov 2023 | 01:01:36 | |
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. And when she gets to Yorkshire, Billie’s shocked to discover the family dairy farm is in dire straits – the last thing Billie expected was a return to the life of a farmer but it isn’t long before she’s up at 5am with manure up to her wellies. Can Billie must find a way to keep the cows happy, save the farm and save herself… "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Winnie M Li: Author & Activist. Speaking Your Truth Without Judgement | 14 Nov 2023 | 01:09:44 | |
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, was nominated for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel, and shortlisted for The Author’s Club Best First Novel Award. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Femi Kayode: Author. Turning Imposter Syndrome Into A Positive | 07 Nov 2023 | 01:21:56 | |
Nadine Matheson is in conversation with Femi Kayode who trained as a clinical psychologist in Nigeria, before starting a career in advertising. He has created and written several primetime TV shows. He completed an MA in Crime Fiction at the University of East Anglia, where his novel Lightseekers won the Little, Brown / UEA Crime Fiction Award. Buy Gaslight "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nikki May: Author. Taking 58 Years To Become An Overnight Success | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:11:21 | |
Born in Bristol and raised in Lagos, Nikki May is Anglo-Nigerian. At twenty, she dropped out of medical school, moved to London, and began a career in advertising, going on to run a successful agency. Her best-selling and award winning debut novel Wahala was inspired by a long lunch with friends and is soon to be a major BBC TV series. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Miranda Dickinson: Author. The Notion That Creatives Should Be Grateful | 23 Oct 2023 | 01:26:41 | |
Miranda Dickinson is a six-times Sunday Times Bestsellers list has sold a million copies of her novels. Miranda Dickinson writes romantic comedy but also crime thrillers under a pseudonym, MJ White. When police are alerted to CCTV images of a man holding a sign that reads ‘Help Me’, followed by acts of violence that seem to be linked to the mystery surrounding Ewan Stokes, they fear that the online hysteria has ramped up at the prospect of Stokesy’s return – a pressure that mounts when Maisie, Ewan’s ex-girlfriend at the time of his disappearance, finds herself targeted by a series of sinister attacks. As tension grows, psychologist Dr Cora Lael, working with DS Rob Minshull and the South Suffolk CID, is called upon to use her special intuition to help the police protect Maisie. But as the anniversary grows nearer and the attacks widen out to target more people in Ewan’s life, can they stop Stokesy in his tracks… before he wreaks his revenge? "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Derek Thompson: Author. The Great Milk Float Robbery | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:57:53 | |
Derek Thompson grew up in London and started writing fiction in his teens. After spending a year in the US, he returned to London and subsequently moved to the West Country. He wrote a commissioned piece for The Guardian in 2008 and entered the world of freelance writing in 2009. His short fiction has featured in both British and American anthologies, and can be found online. He has also written comedy material for live performance and radio. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Niloufar Lamakan: The Sliding Doors of A Creative Life | 23 Jul 2025 | 01:03:23 | |
What happens when you dare to change direction in your 50s? Niloufar Lamakan's creative journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Transitioning from economics and technology to award-winning interior design and published fiction, all beginning in her late 40s. Sophia is determined to grow old disgracefully and refuses to be invisible. She craves fiery passion and steamy romance, not targeted ads for funeral plans. After a heart-shattering breakup, she ditches love to date a new man each week for a year. As she flirts, fumbles and sips fizz through an array of encounters, from an opera buff in a cape to an orgasm whisperer, she discovers it's never too late to rewrite your own love story, even if it's not the one you expected… "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Stephen Edger/M.A. Hunter: Author. Finding Your Voice And Finding Your Brand. | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:05:40 | |
Stephen Edger is the Amazon bestselling author of psychological and crime thrillers, including Snatched, and Little Girl Gone. Born in the north-east of England, he now lives in Southampton where most of his stories are set, allowing him to use his insider knowledge to deliver realistic and unsettling suspense on every page. Stephen also writes under the name M.A. Hunter. His latest novel 'The Trail' is out now. Thirty years ago, Jess's mother, Nora, disappeared while on a charity hike in the US. The devastating loss has afflicted Jess well into her adult life and even inspired her decision to become an investigative journalist. So when Jess receives an anonymous tip telling her that remains have been recovered in the spot her mother disappeared, she wastes no time in jumping on a plane. They say the Appalachian Mountains have secrets, but as she begins to ask around, she learns that the locals do too. But no matter how much they lie, she is determined to find the truth - even if it will irrevocably change her future. Someone wants to keep the past buried. And they will stop at nothing to keep Jess as quiet as the tranquil mountain trail itself... "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Kia Abdullah. Author. From The City To The Country And Back Again. | 02 Oct 2023 | 01:18:23 | |
Kia Abdullah is a Times bestselling author and travel writer. Her debut novel Take It Back, was published in 2019 and was a Guardian and Telegraph thriller of the year. Her second novel, Truth Be Told, was published in 2020 and her third novel, Next of Kin was longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and won the Adult Fiction Diverse Book Award 2022. Her latest novel, Those People Next Door, was a Times Bestseller and was a Waterstones thriller of the month. WELCOME TO YOUR DREAM HOME… MEET YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURS… AND PREPARE FOR THE NIGHTMARE TO BEGIN… A gripping thriller about nightmare neighbours, Those People Next Door explores the loss of innocence and how far we’re prepared to go to defend ourselves and the people we love. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Abisola Aboh: Entrepreneur. Product Junkie to Haircare Brand Creator | 25 Sep 2023 | 01:13:01 | |
Abisola Aboh founded Full Bloom Beauty in June 2020 during the height of the COVID 19 pandemic and has since been providing natural products for afro hair textures. The haircare brand maintains that it uses only 100% natural and plant-based vegan ingredients to formulate cruelty-free products free of parabens, silicones, sulphate, and other harmful chemicals. Known by her customers as Arralista, Abisola Aboh also runs an online blog on her brand’s website, through which she gives vital tips and hair coaching instructions, to help customers maintain healthy hair care habits. According to the numerous positive reviews, this has proven effective in regrowing edges and bald spots, improving the thickness and lustre of their crowns. “Honestly Arralista is the real deal in hair coaching. She literally just illuminated my mind about how to look after my hair. With the tender loving care my hair is receiving now, I can see the difference. Highly recommend it.” – Dr. Alo. “Amazing products. I am on my hair recovery journey with Full Bloom Beauty, and I am extremely impressed with the progress so far. My hair is growing back softer, fuller and quicker. Products also smell divine. I am a huge fan!” – Roni Savage. From strengthening hair and reducing breakage to boosting growth and thickness, Full Bloom Beauty provides an array of effective hair care products that have been proven to make hair healthy, luscious and manageable. Anyone interested in trying out the brand’s products can visit its online store to purchase hair care products that work. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trevor Wood: Author. Royal Navy, Awards, AI and Everything In-Between | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:15:14 | |
Trevor Wood has lived in Newcastle for 30 years and considers himself an adopted Geordie, though he still can’t speak the language. He's a successful playwright who has also worked as a journalist and spin-doctor for the City Council. Prior to that he served in the Royal Navy for 16 years joining, presciently, as a Writer. Trevor holds an MA in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction) from UEA. His first novel, The Man on the Street, won the CWA John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger, the Crimefest Specsavers Best Crime Debut Award and was shortlisted for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. His new novel, You Can Run, is out now. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Louise Hare: Author. Seeing Yourself In Your Characters | 11 Sep 2023 | 01:25:28 | |
Louise Hare is a London-based writer and has an MA in Creative Writing from Birkbeck, University of London. Originally from Warrington, the capital is the inspiration for much of her work, including This Lovely City, which began life after a trip into the deep level shelter below Clapham Common. This Lovely City was featured on the inaugural BBC TWO TV book club show, Between the Covers, and has received multiple accolades, securing Louise's place as an author to watch. The first of 'The Canary Club Mysteries, Miss Aldridge Regrets (2022) and Harlem of Midnight which is released this week. In the middle of Harlem, in the dead of night, a woman falls from a second storey window. In her hand, she holds a passport and the name written on it is Lena Aldridge… Nine days earlier… Lena arrived in Harlem less than two weeks ago, full of hope for her burgeoning romance with Will Goodman, the handsome musician she met on board the Queen Mary. Will has arranged for Lena to stay with friends of his, and this will give her the chance to find out if their relationship is going anywhere. But there is another reason she's in Harlem – to find out what happened in 1908 to make her father flee to London. As Lena's investigations progress, not only does she realise her father lied to her, but the man she’s falling too fast and too hard for has secrets of his own. And those secrets have put Lena in terrible danger… "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Nikki Smith: Author. Top Twenty Countdown Playlist | 04 Sep 2023 | 01:07:59 | |
Nikki Smith studied English Literature at the University of Birmingham University, before pursuing a career in finance where she worked for various companies including BDO and Morgan Stanley. Following a ‘now or never’ moment, she applied for a Curtis Brown creative writing course where she started writing her debut novel All in her Head which was pre-empted by Orion in a two book deal. It went on to be an Amazon bestseller, was nominated for the Guardian ‘Not The Booker Prize’ and has been optioned for TV. Her second novel, Look What You Made Me Do,was published in 2021 and her latest novel The Beach Party is out now. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tabrizia Jones: NYPL Librarian. Expanding Your Horizon with Manga on Your Library Card | 31 Jul 2023 | 01:17:16 | |
Tabrizia Jones is a librarian at the New York Public Library and is also a blogger at 'Cup of Tea with that book please'. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Victoria Dowd: Author. Why So Serious? | 24 Jul 2023 | 01:01:38 | |
Victoria Dowd is the author of the bestselling Smart Woman’s mystery series which won 'The People’s Book Prize 2021' for fiction. Victoria studied law at Cambridge University and practiced for many years as a criminal law barrister. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| William Shaw/G.W. Shaw: Author. From Madonna to Cults to Modern Crime Master. | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:08:07 | |
William Shaw writes the DS Alexandra Cupidi books, set in Dungeness. The Trawlerman is the fourth in the series. The next, The Wild Swimmers, will be published in 2024. Writing as G. W. Shaw, he also writes gripping adventure thrillers. His latest, The Conspirators, will be published by riverrun in July 2023.
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| Patricia Marques: Author. Finishing The Story. | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:14:26 | |
Half-Angolan and half-Portuguese, Patricia Marques was born in Portugal but moved to England when she was eight. As well as the MA in Creative Writing from City she holds a BA in Creative Writing from Roehampton. She lives in London and her first novel, The Colours of Death was described as 'Breathtakingly original, and a captivating sense of place' by Val McDermid. Her second novel, The House of Silence was released in 2022 and the third in the Inspector Reis series, Broken Oaths will be published on 11 Jan 2024. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Marcia Hutchinson: Bending But Not Breaking In The Race To Literary Success | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:01:22 | |
What does success mean when you've spent your life running away rather than running towards something? Marcia Hutchinson's journey from a challenging childhood in Bradford to acclaimed debut novelist offers profound insights into resilience, creativity, and learning to celebrate life's achievements. Bradford, December 1962. A precocious Mercy makes her reluctant entrance into the world, torn from the warm embrace of her mother’s womb, to a chaotic household that seems to have no place for her. Her siblings do not understand her, her mother’s attention is given to the Church, and the entire family lives at the whims of her father’s quick temper. Left to herself, Mercy finds solace in books, her imagination, and the quiet comfort of her faithful toy, Dolly. But escapism has its limits, and as the grip of family, faith and fear threatens to close in, Mercy learns she must act if she wants a different future; one where she is seen, heard, and her family set free. The Mercy Step is a sharply-witted and tender portrait of a young girl’s quiet rebellion, and her refusal to be broken. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Yasmin Angoe. Author. Not an Impossible Mission. | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:10:40 | |
Yasmin Angoe is the Anthony-nominated author of the critically acclaimed thrillers Her Name Is Knight and They Come At Knight of the Nena Knight series. She is a first-generation Ghanaian American and, in 2020, received the Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color from Sisters in Crime. Yasmin’s books were an Amazon Best Book of the Month for Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, and an Editor’s Pick. Her latest novel in the Nena Knight series, It Ends with Night' is available to pre-order now Until his untimely death, Nena’s mentor was the backbone of the Tribe. With his leadership position unfilled and despite the Tribe’s newfound misgivings about her, Nena has stepped into a new role she never wanted. Politics is an entirely new venture for her, and now one of the Tribe’s own has been kidnapped, forcing her back to her origins as an assassin. But the only person qualified for such a rescue mission is Nena Knight—and a new team whose trust in her continues to waver. Determined to harness the power of her former role to succeed in her new one, Nena must also face what she left behind. Old fears, resentments, and anger threaten the precarious hold Nena has on her new life as she realizes that the past—and the people from it—are never far behind. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pernille Hughes: Author. Blocked at the Departure Gate | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:07:56 | |
Pernille Hughes is a Rom Com author. Pernille had a career in children's television, which included working on the global smash hit Teletubbies, before becoming an author. Pernilla published her first novel, Punch Drunk Love in 2018 and her third novel, TEN YEARS, was published last year. Until now. Until Ally’s bucket list. The death of their loved one should mean they can go their separate ways and not look back. But completing the list is something neither of them can walk away from. And sometimes, those who bring out the worst in you, also bring out the very best… Over the course of ten years, Becca and Charlie’s paths collide as they deal with grief, love and life after Ally. Buy 'Ten Years' here The Joffe Books Prize is looking for a talented new crime fiction writer of colour, with one of the UK’s largest literary prizes for the winner. The judging panel includes Nadine Matheson, bestselling author of The Jigsaw Man, and literary agent Nelle Andrew. The submission period ends at midnight on 30 September 2023. HOW TO ENTER This prize is open "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jack Jordan: Author. Those Eureka Moments | 19 Jun 2023 | 01:01:52 | |
Jack Jordan is the Sunday Times Bestselling author of Do No Harm. He started his writing career at the age of 17 when he was diagnosed with agoraphobia and didn't leave his home for an entire year. Jack's latest novel, Conviction, is released on 22 June 2023 and is available to order now. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Olivia Kiernan. Author: Lessons Learnt | 12 Jun 2023 | 01:23:07 | |
Olivia Kiernan is an Irish writer living in the UK. She was born and raised in County Meath, near the famed heritage town of Kells and holds an MA in Creative Writing awarded by the University of Sussex. The End of Us is Olivia's first standalone after her acclaimed Frankie Sheehan Series and will be published on 22 June 2023. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Hannah Mary McKinnon | 05 Jun 2023 | 01:26:46 | |
Hannah Mary McKinnon is a bestselling author who was born in the UK before moving to Switzerland and then Canada in 2010. Hannah had a successful career in recruitment but left the corporate world behind to start a writing career. Her first novel, Time after Time was a rom com however she then moved into the world of suspense novels. Her seventh book THE REVENGE LIST was released last month and was a Canadian bestseller on the first week of release. Follow Hannah Mary McKinnon "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Scott Walker | 29 May 2023 | 01:01:14 | |
Scott Walker is one of the world’s most experienced kidnap for ransom negotiators and is first book, Order Out of Chaos is available now. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| T. Orr Munro | 22 May 2023 | 01:05:21 | |
T. Orr Munro is the author of the CSI Ally Dymond series. T. Orr Munro has a varied career which includes four years as a Crime Scene Investigator, teacher and a police and crime journalist. In the dead of night, 72-year-old Miriam Narracott is found wandering on Exmoor, holding a knife and covered in blood. Inside the family farmhouse lies the body of her adult son, Gabe. CSI Ally Dymond is on compassionate leave, but when approached by the new DI, recently arrived from London and eager to have Ally's keen eye and local knowledge on the case, she finds herself being drawn back in. With their only suspect Miriam unwilling – or unable – to talk, the team must dig into the family’s history to uncover a motive. Instead they find evidence that Gabe was involved with a criminal network, suggesting a completely different chain of events. But if Miriam isn’t the killer – then who is? Buy Slaughterhouse Farm "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tolá Okogwu | 15 May 2023 | 01:35:32 | |
Tola Okogwu is an award-winning British-Nigerian children’s author, journalist and hair care educator. Her first book 2. ONYEKA AND THE ACADEMY OF THE SUN was the June 2022 Waterstones Book of the Month, winner of the 2023 Children’s Africana Book Award for Older Readers and has been nominated for a British Book Award 2023 - Children's Fiction. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sháá Wasmund MBE | 08 May 2023 | 00:57:20 | |
Sháá Wasmund is an award winning entrepreneur, Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Mentor and Advisor. Shaa Wasmund was the first female boxing promotor, and has built multiple seven figure business. She is also recognised as one of the ‘Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs’ in the UK by the Sunday Times and was awarded an MBE in 2015 for services to business and entrepreneurship. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Heather J Fitt | 01 May 2023 | 00:44:00 | |
Heather J Fitt was born in Scotland and after moving around Europe with her parents and sister, settled in Hampshire. Heather re-trained as an editor and proof-reader and entered the world of publishing. Her debut novel, Open Your Eyes, was published in 2022 and her second novel, The Flight, was published in 2023. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Coffee Break with Patricia Marques: The Burning Woman | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:34:33 | |
Patricia Marques joins us for the final Coffee Break of Season 3 to discuss "The Burning Woman," the fourth and concluding novel in her Inspector Reis series. For readers who enjoy their crime fiction with a speculative twist, this finale delivers a satisfying end to character arcs while introducing a complex serial killer investigation. A local woman is found in a children's playground, tied up and burned to death. Her clothes are neatly folded and laid at the base of a nearby tree. Her body, charred and still smoking, is on display for all to see. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Sam Holland | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:03:54 | |
Sam Holland is the award winning author of 'The Echo Man' and the soon to be released 'The Twenty'. Having always been fascinated with the dark and macabre, Sam Holland studied psychology at university then spent the next few years working in HR, before quitting for a full-time career in writing. The countdown has begun. Who will die next? A shocking crime scene… A case that twists and turns… A race against time to stop a killer… Buy The Twenty "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dreda Say Mitchell MBE | 19 Apr 2023 | 01:10:38 | |
Dreda Say Mitchell MBE is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, campaigner, broadcaster and journalist. Dreda's first novel was the acclaimed and award winning Running Hot and to date she she written 20 books. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and she's been collaborating with her partner, Ryan Carter, since her fifth book. While working on a property dispute, lawyer Gabby is shocked to discover a name more familiar than her own on the title deeds: her mother’s. But her mother died twenty-five years ago from an undiagnosed illness at forty, leaving Gabby with more questions about the mysterious Ocean Haven than she can find answers for. Desperate to uncover the truth of her mother’s connection to this house, Gabby begins to investigate, creating tension in her fractured and distant family. So when she begins to uncover the dark and disturbing history of Ocean Haven, is there anyone at all she can turn to? With her own fortieth birthday fast approaching, Gabby senses the onset of the same unexplained pains her mother experienced all those years ago. Is she being paranoid, or is she about to die in the same way? Or is Ocean Haven hiding a secret about her mother’s past―and Gabby’s future―that she hasn’t yet dared imagine?
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| Lia Middleton | 17 Apr 2023 | 01:01:58 | |
Lia Middleton is a barrister and author. Her debut novel, When they Find Her was published in 2021. Her second novel, Your Word or More was published in 2022. "Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going. Follow Me: BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads Pre- Order 'The Shadow Carver' Pb Buy me a cup of coffee ☕️ | Buy books by my guests Follow Me Bluesky | Substack | Instagram | Facebook | Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||