In Our Own Words

In 2018, Dave Giles released his second album 'Tennessee and 48th'. In this episode, Alice and Dave discuss how this came about, from fundraising to get to Nashville, to the art of going to the toilet to write better songs. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Tanya Byrne, of Bismuth and many other bands, tells Alice about her fondness of jazz and how this plays into her darker music tastes. Alice and Tanya work together and create very different music, but they discuss how all music has the same foundation.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Beth O'Leary, author of The Sunday Times top five bestseller 'The Flat Share' and upcoming novel 'The Switch Up', and Alice discuss how you even start writing a book. Alice asks Beth about the characters she fell in love with and explore how she uses her words to do this.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Alice Ashcroft and Kelsey Kopecky discuss songwriting at its core and what makes a song, an EP and an album. Kelsey talks about her experience in her band 'Kopecky' and how this led her to where she is today. They talk about what makes a great song; the lyrics, the production or the people who make the music great. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Songwriter Scott Quinn, writes such heartfelt lyrics and catchy tunes, and his new single lines can definitely be referred to as a 'sad bop'. In this episode, Alice and Scott discuss the differences between singles and albums, taking the leap of faith and becoming a full-time musician and how important it is to love what you do.Also, Alice set up her mic wrong so sounds super echo-y. Sorry.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Melanie Murphy is a self-proclaimed 'Creator', she's a film maker, a videographer and a writer. In this episode, Alice and Melanie discuss her second book 'If Only', a fantasy book set in the modern-day where the protagonist has the very real ability to ponder on 'If only...'.Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Incredible author and screenwriter Rebecca Serle and songwriter Alice Ashcroft discuss how Rebecca develops her characters and how they tell her stories. And then they delve into the inevitability of the universe... Rebecca's new novel, 'In Five Years' is out on the 10th March 2020.Find Rebecca Serle here: https://www.rebeccaserle.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastAnd all Alice's other projects here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Entrepreneur and author Leona (also known as Indie Roller) discuss her new book and how this ties into owning an independent business and being your true authentic (and unapologetic) self online.Follow Leona here: https://www.instagram.com/indie_roller/Find out more about Indie Roller here: https://indieroller.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Anna Parker Naples is an author, voice actor, entrepreneur, podcaster. Alice Ashcroft and Anna, discuss how Anna has gone from strength to strength, overcoming unbelievable challenges and ending up on the red carpet in Hollywood.Find Anna here: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

After falling in love with Shirley-Anne's latest novel 'Every Sparrow Falling', songwriter Alice Ashcroft couldn't wait to talk to Shirley-Anne about her characters and her beautiful way of writing. In this final episode of the series, they discuss strong female characters and writing about more difficult topics.Find Shirley-Anne McMillan here: https://shirleyannemcmillan.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Welcome back to In Our Own Words, the lyrical and literary podcast.The second episode in series three features playwright, blogger, songwriter and novelist, Emily Davis. In this episode songwriter, Alice Ashcroft talks to Emily about her many different talents and how she finds the right platform for each of her ideas.Find Emily here: https://www.emilyrainbowdavis.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

In this episode, songwriter Alice Ashcroft talks to Anna and Sean from the band Diving Station about how they write their music, as well as the differences between writing solo and in a band.Find Diving Station here: https://www.facebook.com/divingstationmusic/Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

16-year-old busker, guitarist and singer/songwriter from Lancashire, Emily Rhodes talks to Alice Ashcroft about how she writes her songs and her upcoming EP. Find alicemashcroft@gmail.comily Rhodes here: https://www.facebook.com/emilyrhodesmusic/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Welcome back to In Our Own Words, the lyrical and literary podcast.Series three begins with author Debra Eckerling, and songwriter Alice Ashcroft, talking about setting goals, writing books, and how these tie in with one another. Find Debra here: http://thedebmethod.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

This week songwriter Alice Ashcroft is joined by fellow musician Marisa Imôn. As well as writing beautiful music, Marisa has also written: "Super Intense: How Working with Your Emotional Intensity Makes you a Total Superhero”. Find Marisa here: https://www.marisaimon.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

In this episode songwriter, Alice Ashcroft, talks to author and fellow podcaster Sagan Morrow about her books around polyamory. Find Sagan here: https://saganmorrow.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Lara is a writer who has worked as an editor and writer, and many other jobs using words. She talks to songwriter Alice Ashcroft, about her journey from reporter to writer and podcaster.Find Lara here: https://larazuehlke.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Beth O'Leary, is the first returning guest on In Our Own Words and in this episode, her and songwriter Alice Ashcroft, talk about her latest book The Switch, and how the last year has been; with maintaining her best-seller status, and upcoming film adaptions. Whilst being very secretive about her upcoming book 'The Roadtrip', they talk about writing, lockdown and all about Beth's way with words.Find Beth here: https://www.betholearyauthor.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Artist and 'bookstagrammer', Abbie a.k.a. @britishbookreader, and songwriter Alice Ashcroft discuss the bookstagram community, the pressure to read certain books, being an artist and how entering the world of bookstagram was never intentional for either of them. Find Abbie here: https://www.instagram.com/britishbookreader/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Writer Deborah Olatunji, and songwriter Alice Ashcroft, talking about innovation, writing and how Deborah has achieved so much so young. Find Deborah here: https://www.deboraholatunji.com/ Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Author, Amelia Mandeville, and songwriter, Alice Ashcroft discuss her second novel 'The Missing Pieces of Me'. Amelia talks about drawing inspiration from her real life, and when the world of fiction makes that impossible, as well as trying not to make her storylines too dark...Buy Amelia's books here: https://amzn.to/3l7JcGh Follow Alice here: https://www.instagram.com/themusicofalice/ Find out more about the Podcast here: https://www.aliceashcroft.com/podcastSupport the show (https://ko-fi.com/themusicofalice)

Songwriter, Alice Ashcroft and author, Amelia Mandeville discuss Alice's new single 'dungarees', as well as the differences and mainly similarities in writing for books and writing songs. Listen to the indie-pop song, 'dungarees': aliceashcroft.com/music Follow Alice on Instagram: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Amelia on Instagram: instagram.com/ameliamandev Buy Amelia's first book: Every Colour of You (aff link) Buy Amelia's second book: The Missing Pieces of Me (aff link)

Songwriter, Alice Ashcroft, and debut author, Caleb Azumah Nelson, talk all about his brand new novel Open Water. It's a beautiful love story filled with poetic language, heartbreaking truths and an array of relatable characters. Alice and Caleb talk about how he went about writing the book, the language he chose to use and creating a beautiful trailer to launch the book during the Covis-19 pandemic. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Caleb here: instagram.com/caleb_anelson Buy 'Open Water' here (affiliate link): https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1732/9780241448779

Songwriter, Alice Ashcroft, and author, Laura Kay, talk all about her debut queer rom-com novel, The Split. They talk all about their experiences of growing up queer, the books and tv programmes they consumed, and how this led Laura to write this amazing book. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Laura here: instagram.com/lauraekay Buy 'The Split' here (affiliate link): https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1732/9781529409819

Author, Nydia Hetherington, and songwriter, Alice Ashcroft, talk all about her debut novel 'A Girl Made of Air', what drives a narrative and how to write a fantasy book that doesn't actually have any magic. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Nydia here: instagram.com/nydiamadeofair Buy 'A Girl Made of Air' here (affiliate link): https://uk.bookshop.org/a/1732/9781529408874

Songwriters Alice Ashcroft and Phoebe Green talk all about their experiences in writing brutal lyrics, and how much they miss playing live. They talk all about Phoebe's lyrics in her latest EP, 'I Can't Cry For You' and what exciting plans she has in store... Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Phoebe here: instagram.com/ph0ebegreen Listen to Phoebe Green: https://phoebe-green.ffm.to/icantcryforyou

Bookstagrammers Alice Ashcroft (@themusicofalice) and Zubs Malik (@zubscovered) talk about why they started their accounts, what books they share, how they share reviews and the corners of the internet they've carved out for themselves. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Zubs here: instagram.com/zubscovered

Songwriters Alice Ashcroft and Joe Knowles grew up together, and have written many songs over the years - some terrible, and some rather moving. In this episode they discuss their musical journey, Joe's band VALA's latest single, and Graham Norton. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Joe's band here: instagram.com/valamanchester

In this season finale, bookstagrammers turned podcasters; Alice, Sienna and Shan, share their stories surrounding their podcasts, their Instagram accounts and awkward encounters interviewing authors. Follow Alice here: instagram.com/themusicofalice Listen to the All Things Bookish Podcast here: www.allthingsbookishpodcast.com.au Follow Shan here: instagram.com/allshereads Follow Sienna here: instagram.com/readingwithcake

Series 5 of In Our Own Words begins with a chat with the wonderful author, Lorraine Brown author of Uncoupling (or to my American listeners - The Paris Connection). In this episode we chat about inspiration, romance, and independence. Lorainne is a brilliant writer, and I really recommend her writing and cannot wait to read her next book. Buy Uncoupling (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3CHg94J Follow Alice on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Alice on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8HcKc22/ Follow Lorraine on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lorrainebrownauthor

In this episode I chat to New York Times Best-Selling author Emily Henry, about her book You and Me on Vacation (or The People We Meet on Vacation). After seeing this book everywhere on BookTok, I read it several months ago and instantly fell in love with Emily's writing. In this episode we chat about strong female characters, fan-girl over Brooklyn 99, and general talk about our united love for words and storytelling. Buy You and Me on Vacation (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3bALrOD Follow Alice on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Alice on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8HcKc22/ Follow Emily on Instagram: https://instagram.com/emilyhenrywrites

Telling stories through photos and editing is an art form all on it's own. In this episode, Bee (@frombewithlove) and Alice talk about how an idea becomes a story, and how this can be expressed visually. Follow Alice on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Alice on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8HcKc22/ Follow Bee on Instagram: https://instagram.com/frombeewithlove

In this episode I chat to Sophie Cousens, author of the New York Times bestseller This Time Next Year, and brand new novel Just Haven't Met You Yet. After loving her first book, and falling even more in love with her writing after her second, in this episode we chat about meet cutes, location inspired writing and how to write characters readers will fall in love with. Buy Just Haven't Met You Yet (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3rw9qHW Follow Alice on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themusicofalice Follow Alice on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8HcKc22/ Follow Sophie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_cousens/