Write Club Podcast

In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by Edgar Award–winning author Deepa Anappara, whose debut Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line was named one of the best books of the year by major publications worldwide.
We talk about her journey from journalism to fiction, the inspiration and research behind her new novel The Last of Earth, writing dual storylines, developing vivid characters, and how creative writing courses can shape your craft.
A rich, practical conversation for writers at every stage.
Purchase Deepa’s debut novel, Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line or her latest novel The Last of Earth


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In this episode of the Write Club Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning author Anna Mazzola, who also writes thrillers under the pen name Anna Sharpe. Anna’s work is known for its atmosphere, urgency and moral depth.
We talk about her CWA Gold Dagger–winning novel The Book of Secrets, her latest thriller Notes on a Drowning, named Thriller of the Month by The Times, Daily Mail, i-Paper and Express, and how real-world scandals, power, and injustice shape her fiction.
Anna also shares how she balances writing with her work as a human rights and criminal justice solicitor, offers practical advice on finding writing time and discusses writing across genres.
Buy Anna’s latest thriller, Notes on a Drowning, now.



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This week on the Write Club Podcast, Mary and Beth chat with debut novelist Linda Rosewood, author of A Circle Outside - a comic, feminist novel set among a 1980s coven in the Californian forest.
Born in California and now living in Ireland, Linda writes with wit, warmth, and political bite about lesbian culture, history, and resistance. In this conversation, she talks about the origins of A Circle Outside, the inspiration behind its unforgettable characters, and how she balances humour with darker social themes and moments of magical realism.
Linda also reflects on writing queer history into fiction, creating authentic characters, and the powerful symbolism in her novels - including the striking redwood circle that frames the story.
A thoughtful, funny, and deeply engaging episode for writers and readers interested in feminist fiction, queer storytelling, and writing that dares to be both playful and political.
Get your copy of A Circle Outside now.


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Samantha talks us through the inspiration behind The Foreshore, exploring how she researched its rich historical setting and crafted such a vivid sense of place. We dive into the art of building foreboding and tension, and discuss an important moment in her publishing journey - receiving feedback that her novel was “too dark”, and how writers can navigate criticism while staying true to their creative vision.
We also chat about Samantha’s background, her route to publication, what a typical writing day looks like (if such a thing exists!), and what she’s working on next. As always, we finish with a book recommendation for your ever-growing TBR pile.
Buy The Foreshore here.


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In this episode of The Write Club Podcast, Beth and Mary are joined by author, editor, and speaker Ann Morgan, whose work invites readers to look beyond comfort zones and question how - and why - we read the way we do.
Ann rose to international attention after setting herself the challenge of reading a book from every country in the world, an experience that led to a TED Talk and her acclaimed non-fiction book Reading the World. She has since published two novels, Beside Myself and Crossing Over, and her latest non-fiction work, Relearning to Read: Adventures in Not-Knowing, puts curiosity, uncertainty, and self-reflection at the heart of the reading experience.
Together, we discuss recognising our own blind spots and biases as readers, why moments of irritation or resistance can be powerful learning tools, and the importance of challenging narrow ideas about who books are “for”.
Buy your copy of Relearning to Read: Adventures in Not-Knowing


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