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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Michael Collins
Georgina Godwin sits down with Man Booker Prize-nominated author Michael Collins to talk about new work, running as daily prayer and living the traveller lifestyle.
James Ellroy
Georgina Godwin has the Demon Dog himself on the other side of the microphone. James Ellroy, master of noir crime fiction, talks about his work and intriguing – and at times horrific – backstory.…
James Kelman
Booker Prize winner James Kelman has been described as the most influential novelist of the postwar period. He talks about his new book ‘Dirt Road’, which explores the brevity of life, the agonising demands…
Robin Chase
Transportation entrepreneur Robin Chase co-founded Zipcar – the largest car-sharing company in the world – and Veniam, “an internet of moving things”. Her book ‘Peers Incorporated’ has been described as ‘The Wealth of Nations’…
Marina Lewycka
After years as an unpublished writer Marina Lewycka’s first book ‘A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian’ was published when she was 57 years old. It sold more than one million copies worldwide and…
Frank Gardner
Georgina Godwin talks to veteran journalist Frank Gardner, who in 2004 was shot and left for dead by Islamist gunmen. His work to explain the complexities of middle eastern politics, however, continued unabated and,…
Sjon
Sjon’s love for words began as a teenager when he would decipher David Bowie lyrics. He published his first book of prose in 1987 but moved on to writing literature after reading ‘The Master…
Maggie O’Farrell
Ever longed to put on some white noise and encase yourself in a sensory deprivation bubble? This is one technique that helps Maggie O’Farrell achieve a polyphonic style of writing. One of the UK’s…
Jesse Armstrong
“Difficult difficult lemon difficult.” Those words come from political satire ‘In The Loop’, co-written by Jesse Armstrong, one of the screenwriters behind comedy hits ‘Peep Show’, ‘Fresh Meat’ and feature film ‘Four Lions’. Now…
Hannah Rothschild
Imagine growing up as part of the Rothschild dynasty, surrounded by great art and great minds. Contrary to what some might think this family has had its struggles, namely the fight to reclaim its…
