Susie interviews Chris Bridges, the author of 'Sick to Death', a psychological thriller that explores themes of invisible illness and moral complexity. Chris shares insights into his writing process, character development, and the importance of accurately portraying illness in fiction. The discussion also touches on the public reception of his work, the challenges of writing a second book, and recommendations for other literary works that address similar themes.Books recommended in this episode:The Night Lagoon by Jo MoreyThe Unwilding by Marina KempThe Darkest Night by Victoria HawthorneThe Book of Guilt & Pet by Catherine ChidgeyArticle by Julia Kelly: https://bit.ly/juliakellyarticleChris's substack: https://sickwordsblog.wordpress.com/about-2/
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Interview with author Emma Cowing
Award-winning journalist turned historical fiction author Emma Cowing discusses her debut novel, 'The Show Woman,' which is inspired by her family's history and set in Edwardian Scotland's fairgrounds. Emma shares insights into her writing process, the challenges she faced, and the importance of women's stories in history. She also reads an excerpt from her book, delves into character development, and offers book recommendations, all while highlighting the significance of research and authenticity in storytelling.Books recommended in this episode:Bring The House Down by Charlotte RuncieThe Mourning Necklace by Kate FosterFundamentally by Nussaibah Younis
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I'm A Book Reviewer, Ask Me Anything with Fran Woodrow
In this episode of 'In My Good Books', Susie Green chats with Fran McBookface about the world of book reviewing. They discuss Fran's journey into book reviewing, her reading preferences, and the community aspect of being a reviewer. The conversation also covers practical advice for aspiring reviewers, how to obtain review copies, the ethics of reviewing, and how to handle negative reviews. They conclude with book recommendations and insights into the Edinburgh Women's Book Festival.Book recommendations:Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ni MhaoileoinOur Last Wild Days by Anna BaileyThe Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer
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Welcome to In My Good Books
In this short intro episode, I’m sharing what you can expect from the podcast - weekly conversations with authors, reviewers and fellow readers about the stories that have stayed with us.If you love talking about books, discovering new reads, or hearing from the people who write them, you’re in the right place.New episodes drop every week, so make sure to follow and leave a quick review, it really helps other book lovers find us!
In My Good Books is the podcast for book lovers everywhere. Hosted by book reviewer and lifelong reader Susie Green, each episode features relaxed conversations with authors and fellow book lovers. We talk about the stories that stay with us, the books we can’t stop recommending, and the creative process behind the page. Whether you're in a reading slump or your TBR is already overflowing, this podcast is here to inspire your next great read.
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