The Joy of Writing
Mark Carew
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A podcast that ran from April 2020 to July 2021 featuring:
1) In-depth conversations with fellow writers about their work (mostly their novels, which I read cover to cover!)
2) Discussions of the nitty-gritty of writing - is it really a joy?
3) Advice for new and aspiring writers - as in how to write a novel
New episodes due in 2024! Let me know what you would like to hear on my new blog at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18857302.Mark_Carew
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Episode 25: Your Still Beating Heart, by Tyler Keevil
The Joy of Writing
09/09/20 • 21 min
My guest is Tyler Keevil, author of Your Still Beating Heart, to be published on 10 September, 2020. We discuss the book, its themes, and its compelling narrative voice.
Publisher: https://myriadeditions.com/books/your-still-beating-heart/
Your Still Beating Heart is out in e-book and hardback.
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Episode 11: Reaction to publication of People Like Us, in the middle of a pandemic, with Louise Fein
The Joy of Writing
06/07/20 • 20 min
We discuss online launch events and writing the next book.
Episode 18: Ed Parnell on how to write a book
The Joy of Writing
06/14/20 • 25 min
Listen to excellent advice from Ed, creative writing teacher, on how to write narrative non-fiction.
Episode 31: Dark Aemilia by Sally O'Reilly
The Joy of Writing
06/18/21 • 37 min
My guest is Sally O'Reilly, author of Dark Aemilia, published by Myriad in 2014. Aemilia Lanyer meets William Shakespeare in the time of the plague, witchcraft, and a dying Queen Elizabeth, in this vividly imagined novel, rich in historical detail and speculation on who really wrote Macbeth.
Publisher: https://myriadeditions.com/books/dark-aemilia/
Dark Aemilia is available in hardcover, paperback and ebook.
Episode 32: Sally O'Reilly on the natural history of a writing career
The Joy of Writing
06/28/21 • 36 min
What can a writer expect from a "writing career"? Ups and downs, highs and lows, of course! With experience comes wisdom. Learning about writing, books, readers, and the publishing industry never stops.
Episode 29: Fiona Melrose on Midwinter
The Joy of Writing
04/29/21 • 26 min
My guest is Fiona Melrose, author of Midwinter, published by Corsair in 2016. We discuss the book, its themes of coming to terms with grief and a fractured family, and how living in Suffolk informed the story.
Publisher: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/fiona-melrose/midwinter/9781472151780/
Midwinter is available in hardcover, paperback and ebook.
Episode 19: A Quiet Death in Italy by Tom Benjamin
The Joy of Writing
08/05/20 • 23 min
My guest is Tom Benjamin, author of A Quiet Death in Italy, published by Constable/Hachette in 2019. We discuss the book, and how the city of Bologna and its history is a major theme.
SPOILER ALERT! We discuss the book in detail!
Publishers: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/tom-benjamin/a-quiet-death-in-italy/9781472131560/
A Quiet Death in Italy is out now in e-book, paperback, and audiobook.
Episode 17: Ghostland with Ed Parnell, post-publication reaction and writing the next book
The Joy of Writing
06/13/20 • 21 min
Ghostland is out now in hardback and audiobook, and out on 15 October 2020 in paperback.
Episode 14: Reaction to publication of a debut poetry collection - Andy McDonnell on The Somnambulist Cookbook
The Joy of Writing
06/10/20 • 21 min
Publication of any work of art is a very personal experience, as you will hear!
Episode 9: Amanthi Harris on how to write a book
The Joy of Writing
04/19/20 • 21 min
In the last of the series, Amanthi and I discuss what aspiring authors should be doing (hint: read widely!). She tells me about a short story/novella that she admired, the influence of which can be felt in her work.
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How many episodes does The Joy of Writing have?
The Joy of Writing currently has 43 episodes available.
What topics does The Joy of Writing cover?
The podcast is about Creative, Reading, Author, Stories, Writing, Podcasts, Books, Fiction, Arts and Publishing.
What is the most popular episode on The Joy of Writing?
The episode title 'Episode 25: Your Still Beating Heart, by Tyler Keevil' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Joy of Writing?
The average episode length on The Joy of Writing is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Joy of Writing released?
Episodes of The Joy of Writing are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Joy of Writing?
The first episode of The Joy of Writing was released on Apr 11, 2020.
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