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Meet the Writers

Georgina Godwin in conversation with top authors. Explore their inspirations, writing processes, and the stories behind their books.

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Sebastian Faulks
#303 19 Sep 2021

Sebastian Faulks

Sebastian Faulks has been an indomitable force of the British literary scene since his first novel was published in 1984. His 1993 novel ‘Birdsong’ sold more than 2 million copies in the UK and…

Will Storr
#302 12 Sep 2021

Will Storr

Georgina Godwin talks to Will Storr. His critically acclaimed books are about everything from ghosts to selfies, but at the heart of his work is a desire to look deep into the human experience…

#301 05 Sep 2021

Christopher Clarey

Writing for ‘The New York Times’, Christopher Clarey has captured the drama of sport for more than 25 years. He speaks to Georgina Godwin about his new book ‘The Master’, which tells the story…

#300 29 Aug 2021

Phil Manzanera

This edition of ‘Meet The Writers’ takes a slightly different direction as Georgina Godwin speaks to Phil Manzanera. He is a writer – but one who uses notes and staves rather than words. Manzanera…

Sarfraz Manzoor
#299 22 Aug 2021

Sarfraz Manzoor

Georgina Godwin speaks to author, broadcaster and screenwriter Sarfraz Manzoor about his new book ‘They’, which examines divisions between white and Muslim communities in the UK and the possibility of a brighter future.

Nicholas Royle
#298 15 Aug 2021

Nicholas Royle

Many people describe themselves as book lovers but there is no doubt about Nicholas Royle’s devotion to the printed word. As a writer, editor and creative writing teacher, books are fundamental to his life.…

Jarred McGinnis
#297 08 Aug 2021

Jarred McGinnis

Jarred McGinnis is a debut novelist but he’s not new to the literary scene. His short fiction has appeared in journals in the UK and North America, and he has been commissioned for BBC…

Jessica Anya Blau
#296 01 Aug 2021

Jessica Anya Blau

Georgina Godwin talks to American novelist Jessica Anya Blau. Her hit novels have been featured on ‘The Today Show’, CNN and NPR, and in ‘Cosmopolitan’, ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘Bust’, ‘Time Out’, ‘Oprah Summer Reads’ and…

William Green
#295 25 Jul 2021

William Green

William Green knows a little more than most about how to stack the odds in your favour. His career as a financial journalist has seen him write for publications including ‘The New Yorker’, ‘Time’,…

Lisa McInerney
#294 18 Jul 2021

Lisa McInerney

Georgina Godwin talks to Galway-born Lisa McInerney about her work and career, in which the city and people of Cork seem to have captured her heart. Her latest book, ‘The Rules of Revelation’, is…

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