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Hohoho and merry Christmas!Join Julia as she welcomes three fantastic guests into the studio: Uju Asika - author of Raising Boys Who Do Better (listen to Julia's interview with Uju from season 4 here).Jules Swain - Book Blogger of the Year 2023 - Follow Jules on Twitter here. Suzy K Quinn - author of the Bad Mother series. Follow Suzy on Instagram here. Books recommendedThe Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse series by Laura ThalassaOn Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean VuongThe Bee Sting by Paul Murray The Woman in Me by Britney SpearsJulia will be taking a much-needed break until April, but make sure that you follow Two Lit Chicks on your podcasting platform, so you don't miss when she's back. Please support Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the author here. (UK ONLY)Order Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Join Julia's  new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

In a departure from literature, quizmaster Meredith Hepner quizzes us on our knowledge of John Hughes and Richard Curtis's Christmas films. Julia got 8/13.This episode is swear-free so you can enjoy it with the family. How did you do?If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the author here. (UK ONLY)Order Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Today, Julia chats with Susie Ridell about the art of audio book narration. Susie is a performer, voice over artist and co-Artistic Director of the theatre company, Idiot Child. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Susie plays Tracy Horrobin in BBC Radio 4's The Archers and is actually taking a break today from recording to speak with us. Susie has also narrated many audiobooks, and in fact, was a finalist in the Romantic Novelist's Associations Industry Awards two years running for Narrator of the Year. Susie's Podcast: Limited Time OnlyInstagram: @limitedtimeonlypodcast TikTok: @limitedtimeonlypodcast  Support Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the author here. (UK ONLY)Order Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Join Julia's  new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Today, I'm joined by Alivia Fleur, all the way from a farm in Australia. In this brilliant quiz, Alivia asks the vital questions: is it a RAKE or a RADISH? Alivia is a historical romance author who moved from writing short stories to novels when her characters kept showing up with copious amounts of emotional baggage, demanding it be explored. Her love of the Victorian era led her to create her first historical romance series, Tales from Honeysuckle Street.Instagram: @aliviafleur_writesHow did you do?If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the author here. (UK ONLY)Order Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Carrie Elks is the author of thirty contemporary romance books (and counting). Since 2014, she has been both traditionally and self-published, and her stories have been translated into over ten different languages. She lives in Essex with her husband, two children and a pug called Plato, and when she isn't reading, writing, or loafing about, she enjoys long walks at the beach, listening to the crashing of the waves and pretending she lives in the cute small towns she writes about.Carrie's socialsWebsiteInstagramSupport Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the author here. (UK ONLY)Order Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Join Julia's  new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by Bookfunnel. Carrie Elks is the author of thirty contemporary romance books (and counting). Since 2014, she has been both traditionally and self-published, and her stories have been translated into over ten different languages. She lives in Essex with her husband, two children and a pug called Plato, and when she isn't reading, writing, or loafing about, she enjoys long walks at the beach, listening to the crashing of the waves and pretending she lives in the cute small towns she writes about.Carrie's socialsWebsiteInstagramBookFunnel--Sponsor DetailsWhether it's delivering your reader magnet, sending out advanced copies of your book, handing out ebooks at a conference, or fulfilling your digital sales to readers, BookFunnel does it all. Just like you, we're in the business of making readers happy. Let us help you build your author career, no matter where you are in your journey.Twitter: @BookFunnelInstagram: @BookFunnelFacebook: BookFunnelSupport Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the author here. (UK ONLY)Order Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Join Julia's  new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Something wicked this way comes in this quiz with quizmaster Anne Hughes (a.k.a. Julia's mother-in-law). This is a good one and you'll be screaming the answer to number 6, too, as Julia tries desperately to remember who wrote...well, you'll have to listen to the quiz to find out. How did you do?If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder signed paperbacks of Julia's books directly from the author here. (UK ONLY) Order Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Following on from our episode about writing historical figures as characters, Katie Ginger quizzes us on Historical Figures in Fiction.You can check out Katie's website here.Follow her on Instagram here. How did you do? If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Today I speak with Emma Royal aka Katie Ginger aka Annabel French about writing royalty in fiction.  She has always loved historical fiction and has a Masters degree in history. You can check out her website here. Follow her on Instagram here. Keep in touchOrder Shooters  here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Shoulder pads at the ready! You heard the episode about Bonkbusters, now take the quiz! Join Julia as Dr Amy Burge and Dr Jodi McAlister test her knowledge of the eponymous bonkbuster. This is a quiz you do not want to miss. Dr Amy Burge is Associate Professor of Popular Fiction at the University of Birmingham. Her work centres on popular genres, in particular romance – she has published research on Mills & Boon sheikh romances, Scottish romance, and chick lit from the Middle East. She is Managing Editor of the Journal of Popular Romance Studies, and principal investigator for an AHRC-funded Research Network on Muslim Women's Popular Fiction (2021-2023).Dr Jodi McAlister is Senior Lecturer in Writing and Literature at Deakin University. She is the author of The Consummate Virgin: Female Virginity Loss and Love in Anglophone Popular Literatures (2020) and New Adult Fiction (2021). Jodi is also a romance author and has published six novels. Her seventh, Not Here to Make Friends is coming out with Simon and Schuster in January 2024. Read more about Bonkbusters in their article in The Conversation.Keep in touchOrder Shooters  here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

To celebrate the release of Jilly Cooper's new book, Tackle, on November 9, I'm speaking with Dr Amy Burge and Dr Jodi McAlister about their research into the BONKBUSTER. Warning: we talk graphically about THAT goldfish scene in LACE. Dr Amy Burge is Associate Professor of Popular Fiction at the University of Birmingham. Her work centres on popular genres, in particular romance – she has published research on Mills & Boon sheikh romances, Scottish romance, and chick lit from the Middle East. She is Managing Editor of the Journal of Popular Romance Studies, and principal investigator for an AHRC-funded Research Network on Muslim Women's Popular Fiction (2021-2023).Dr Jodi McAlister is Senior Lecturer in Writing and Literature at Deakin University. She is the author of The Consummate Virgin: Female Virginity Loss and Love in Anglophone Popular Literatures (2020) and New Adult Fiction (2021). Jodi is also a romance author and has published six novels. Her seventh, Not Here to Make Friends is coming out with Simon and Schuster in January 2024. Read more about Bonkbusters in their article in The Conversation. Keep in touchOrder Shooters  here. Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Today's quiz master is Vicki Childs, a British expat now living in Florida. Vicki is the author of 'Rachel's Butterflies', as well as the 'At Home in Davis Crest' Holiday romance series. The theme of her quiz is Female Friendship.  Visit Vicki's website.Vicki on InstagramVicki on FacebookIf you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Writing advice from best-selling writer, Victoria Hislop, author of 10 novels, including The Island about a leprosy colony in Greece. The novel became an international best-seller, translated into 40 languages and turned into a 26 part Greek TV series. Her most recent book, The Figurine, is also set in Greece and is a page-turner full of history, romance and family secrets. Join the Two Lit Chicks Book Club on FacebookSupport Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Today's other lit chick is Victoria Hislop, author of 10 novels, including The Island about a leprosy colony in Greece. The novel became an international best-seller, translated into 40 languages and turned into a 26 part Greek TV series. Her most recent book, The Figurine, is also set in Greece and is a page-turner full of history, romance and family secrets. In this episode we talk about what she gets up to when she's not writing, her greatest accomplishments, and why she'll never write a sex scene. Join the Two Lit Chicks Book Club on FacebookEmail the government about the PLR changes here. Support Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Something wicked this way comes in this week's witchy quiz, courtesy of author  Emma Jackson, author of WITCH YOU WEREN'T HERE, a romcom full of misbehaving magic, brother's best friend angst, and only one bed shenanigans, is available now, just in time for Halloween. It will not be hard to beat Julia's score this week!If you want to share your score, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Today we are discussing world building in fiction with  Emma Jackson, author of the Best Selling A MISTLETOE MIRACLE. Emma is also a host on the SFFRomCast, a podcast dedicated to celebrating fantasy and sci-fi romance. Her latest book, WITCH YOU WEREN'T HERE, a witchy romcom full of misbehaving magic, brother's best friend angst, and only one bed shenanigans, is available now, just in time for Halloween.If you want to keep the book chat going, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Empowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Next course starts on September 18.Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.It's Friday and we've got an extra special quiz for you about Love Stories. Our quizmaster today is Beth O'Leary, writer of five best-selling romcoms, including The Wake Up Call. Let us know how you did! The best way to do that is to join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Excellent writing advice with writer Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Wake Up Call. If you want to keep the book chat going, join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres.Empowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Next course starts on September 18.Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Beth O'Leary is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Her debut, The Flatshare, sold over a million copies and changed her life completely. Her second novel, The Switch, has been optioned for film by Amblin Partners, Steven Spielberg's production company. The Road Trip, Beth's third novel, went straight to No.4 in the Sunday Times Top Ten on hardback publication.Beth writes her books in the Hampshire countryside with a very badly behaved GoldenRetriever for company. If she's not at her desk, you'll usually find her curled upsomewhere with a book, a cup of tea and several woolly jumpers (whatever the weather).Her fifth novel, The Wake Up Call, is out now. Join the Two Lit Chicks Book Club on FacebookPoetry books mentioned in introafter-words by Charlotte PearlGirl Made of Glass by Shelby LeighMarketing by Shelby on YouTubeSupport Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here.Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.In today's quiz, author and best-selling ghostwriter Tom Bromley tests our knowledge of ghostwritten books. I managed to dredge my memory for some of those answers!  A thoroughly enjoyable quiz and I got 6/10. Let us know how you did! The best way to do that is to join my new Book Club on Facebook, which welcomes fans of all genres. Tom's ContactsWebsite: https://www.tombromley.co.uk/Instagram: @tombromleyesqEmpowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.Today, I'm excited to be chatting with Tom Bromley, who has basically done every job in publishing and is now the Head of Learning for Reedsy. Tom's been working in publishing for 25 years, starting off as a bookseller in Waterstones. Then he went to work at Little Brown as a copywriter. From there he went on to be a commissioning editor, editorial director, creative writing instructor and ghostwriter, which is what we are going to be speaking with Tom about today. Tom's ContactsWebsite: https://www.tombromley.co.uk/Instagram: @tombromleyesqEmpowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Think you're ready to write a spy thriller? Then you'd better take this quiz by David Bickford, the ex-legal director of MI5/MI6. Can you beat Julia's final score? (Yes, probably). Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy.A follow-up chat with author David Bickford, former Under Secretary of State and Legal Director to the British Intelligence Agencies, MI5 & MI6. His spy thriller book, Katya, is available now (audio as well) and his second book, The Informer, will be out on December 1.David's social mediaInstagramEmpowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Next course starts on September 18.Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

An enlightening chat with David Bickford, a British author and former Under Secretary of State and Legal Director to the British Intelligence Agencies, MI5 & MI6. David spent his working life diving into the cold murky seas of terrorism, espionage and organised  crime. At the forefront of the battle against international terrorism he was among the first to predict its onslaught. David is recognised, both in the Agencies where he was awarded Companion of the Order of the Bath for his work and in the business he now runs, for his ground-breaking solutions to defeat the terrorists and international organised criminals who threaten us. His spy thriller book, Katya, is available now (audio as well) and his second book, The Informer, will be out on December 1. David's social mediaInstagramOther things mentioned in podcast: The BinderyGorilla CircusEmpowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.Support Julia by buying her booksOrder Shooters here. Order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Pre-Order Camera Shy here. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by Reedsy. Anita Chapman is a self-published author. Her first book, The Venice Secret, came out in March 2023, and in its first six months reached number one in four Amazon UK Kindle charts, including Historical Fiction, and made it into the top one hundred in the overall Amazon UK Kindle chart. It's also had 2.5 million Kindle Unlimited page reads and reached almost 2000 ratings/reviews during that time.Website and social media links:Website: https://anitachapman.com (also found at https://neetsmarketing.com).Twitter: @neetschapman Facebook Page: Anita Chapman Author Instagram: @neetschapman TikTok: @neetschapman Empowered Author Marketing ShowCheck out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here.More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Next course starts on September 18.Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by REEDSY.Kate Sawyer, author of The Stranding and This Family, shares her top writing advice for authors. Find Kate on Instagram: @MsKateSawyerKate Sawyer websiteMore about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Next course starts on September 18.Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

Today my second Lit Chick is Kate Sawyer, author of The Stranding and This Family. She is also the host of the podcast Novel Experience, where she talks to authors across forms and genres. In her life before writing, Kate worked as an actor—also as an event and theatre producer, yoga teacher, shop-keeper, and as a waitress. Kate trained in acting at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and was a founding ensemble member of the award-winning theatre company The Faction. She also had her own production company called  The Curious Room. And her previous writing highlights before turning to fiction included self-publishing a cookbook of the recipes she developed for her little shop on Northcote Road, Dandelion. In other news, check out the Empowered Author Book Marketing & Publicity Show, taking place online from November 3-5. You can get 10% off tickets with my affiliate link here. Link to the Real Life Book Reviewer's husband reading ACOTAR: first video here. Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

How well do you know your royalty in literature? If you're anything like Julia, not very well! But this is a fantastic quiz, written by Marguerite Kaye and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. As usual, let us know what you scored on social media.Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by REEDSY.In this episode, Julia speaks with the writing duo, Sarah Ferguson (a.k.a. the Duchess of York) and her creative partner, Marguerite Kaye, about the process of "collabo-writing". Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, a bestselling author, philanthropist and public speaker. The Duchess has published over 70 books including two autobiographies and other titles dealing with health, empowerment, history, art, as well as novels and children's stories.  Her debut historical novel Her Heart for a Compass was published globally in 2022 by Harper Collins and was a Sunday Times bestseller.  Her second historical novel A Most Intriguing Lady has been published by Harper Collins to critical acclaim in the US and UK in March this year, and is again a Sunday Times Bestseller. You  can read her full bio here. And because all writer's bios have to end with where they live and how many pets they have: the Duchess lives in Windsor with five Norfolk terriers and two corgis.Marguerite Kaye has written almost 60 historical romances for Mills & Boon, set in a variety of historical eras, and has co-authored two books with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. She is passionate about bringing history to life. Her character-driven and deeply emotional stories feature strong women fighting for independence and love on their own terms, and have been successfully published in over twenty countries worldwide. Marguerite lives in Argyll on the west coast of her native Scotland. More about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Next course starts on September 18.Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksProduced  by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Our week of Jo Lyons is almost finished (boo), but she's here to test our knowledge of her favourite subject: RomComs! Let us know you did on socials. Find Jo Lyons on:Twitter: @J0LyonsInstagram: @hinnywhowritesAmazon: Books by this authorWebsite: www.jolyonsauthor.comKeep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by REEDSY. We're back again with self-pub author Jo Lyons,  whose first book Benidorm, Actually  was shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print prize in 2021. Jo gives us perhaps the most practical, actionable advice we've had so far.  Have a listen and make sure you have a pen and notebook at the ready. You can sign up to her newsletter and visit her website at www.jolyonsauthor.com for a behind the scenes look at how she cobbles together her books, get free signed copies and sneak previews of all of her upcoming novels.Find her on:Twitter: @J0LyonsInstagram: @hinnywhowritesAmazon: Books by this authorMore about our sponsorsReedsy is a publishing eco-system for writers at any stage in their publishing journey. We provide a wealth of free educational resources, encourage writers to build a creative habit with our short story contest, and offer a high-quality marketplace to find the perfect publishing professional. We're here to support aspiring authors every step of the way as they fulfil their publishing dreams.Check out their new HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL course with author and bestselling ghostwriter, Tom Bromley. Next course starts on September 18.Instagram: @reedsy_HQTwitter: @ReedsyHQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpo0MkTAyEl73PmIVs8CQvQ Keep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

This episode is sponsored by BookFunnel. Jo Lyons is a huge wine and cheese enthusiast as well as the author of three bestselling romantic comedies including ‘Benidorm, actually' which was shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Awards 2021. Jo spent years working in Turkey as a holiday rep, in the Alpes working at a ski resort and in the south of France trying not to put a vineyard out of business before, eventually arriving in Spain to administer some poor linguistic skills on the unsuspecting population of Valencia. She now splits her time between Albir in Spain and Newcastle where she regularly tries to avoid her husband and two sons in order to improve on her embarrassing grasp of social media and to write her next novel.You can sign up to her newsletter and visit her website at www.jolyonsauthor.com for a behind the scenes look at how she cobbles together her books, get free signed copies and sneak previews of all of her upcoming novels.Find her on:Twitter: @J0LyonsInstagram: @hinnywhowritesAmazon: Books by this authorBook discussedMan at the Helm by Nina StibbeBookFunnel--Sponsor DetailsWhether it's delivering your reader magnet, sending out advanced copies of your book, handing out ebooks at a conference, or fulfilling your digital sales to readers, BookFunnel does it all. Just like you, we're in the business of making readers happy. Let us help you build your author career, no matter where you are in your journey.Twitter: @BookFunnelInstagram: @BookFunnelFacebook: BookFunnelKeep in touchOrder Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.I love our listeners, and I want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of my podcast platforms and chat with me on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereFor a free 30-minute consultation with Jeremy about podcasting get in touch with the code TLCLOVE.Support the show

It's the final face off! Who will reign victorious in the end of season quiz - Ed or Julia?All the questions are on the main episodes of this series, so regular listeners, the challenge is also on... but even if you haven't heard all the eps, fear not, for the magic of multiple choice is (mostly) here to give us all (and especially Ed) a helping hand.And stay on at the end for a frankly bizarre speech from Ed and a musical tribute to Ed (at least we think it's a tribute) from the ever talented mercurial hotshot Producer Jeremy.This is Ed's last ever episode... but don't cry (or celebrate). You can keep track of his writing exploits at www.ed-crocker.com (if you have some time away from burning his effigy) and his book reviews and author interviews can be found at www.fanfiaddict.com. He's also on Twitter (@ELCrocker3), Instagram and Threads (@edwardcrocker), bluesky (@edcrocker) and TikTok (@ELCrocker3). Yes, that is too many socials, society is crumbling and we're all Tweeting about it. If you're brave enough to let him edit your book, get a quote by emailing edcrockerediting@gmail.com.Meanwhile, Julia will return in September for more of what made this pod the best in town and will have some new surprises and amazing guests in store. You ain't seen nothing yet.But in the meantime, make sure to pre-order her book Chasing the Light here. It's going to be a doozy.Thanks for listening…. it's been a great series and we're grateful for all your support. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the showSupport the show

Alex Hay is back for some writing advice! The author of one of the year's most exciting debuts - Edwardian mansion heist The Housekeepers - returns to let us know, among other things, how he researches his history; what comes first, the characters or the research; what the Curtis Brown Creative writing course he attended was like; and what it's like to be given the star debut treatment from your publisher. You can order Alex's fantabulous debut The Housekeepers here, and if you don't we'll know.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Alex Hay grew up in Cambridge and Cardiff and has been writing for as long as he can remember. He studied History at York University and wrote his dissertation on female power in royal courts, combing the archives for every scrap of drama and skulduggery he could find. He has worked in magazine publishing and the charity sector and is a graduate of the Curtis Brown Creative Write Your Novel course. The Housekeepers is his debut novel and won the Caledonia Novel Award 2022. Alex lives with his husband in South East London. Alex's Book ChoicesThe Railway Children  by E NesbittThe House of Stairs  by Ruth Rendell as Barbara VineSee here for the relevant excerpt from the Railway Children academic article Ed was talking about... Buy Alex's excellent book The Housekeepers  here.Pre-order Chasing the Light, Julia's sequel to Shooters, here.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Melissa Addey challenges the chicks with her Startling Quiz! What does that mean? Simply that the questions are based on literary things that are startling. Just go with it. It's a good quiz and there are lots of great book recommendations woven through it, too. Melissa Addey BioMelissa Addey writes historical fiction set in Ancient Rome, medieval Morocco and 18th century China. She is a fulltime self-published author and runs workshops for authors wanting to be entrepreneurial. Her books have been selected for Editor's Choice by the Historical Novel Society and won the inaugural Novel London award. She has been the Leverhulme Trust Writer in Residence at the British Library, has a PhD in Creative Writing. She lives in London with her husband and two children. If you'd like to try her writing, visit www.melissaaddey.com to pick up a free novella, The Cup. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Join us in a chat with Melissa Addey, who aside from writing historical fiction, also campaigns with The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), who focus on ethics and excellence in self-publishing. ALLi recently commissioned a survey into the income of self-published authors and the results are very interesting. Melissa takes Julia and Ed through the results and Ed brings up AI...again.You can check out the full data dump here.If you're interested in joining ALLi, here is Julia's affiliate link (she gets a small kickback if you use it). Melissa Addey BioMelissa Addey writes historical fiction set in Ancient Rome, medieval Morocco and 18th century China. She is a fulltime self-published author and runs workshops for authors wanting to be entrepreneurial. Her books have been selected for Editor's Choice by the Historical Novel Society and won the inaugural Novel London award. She has been the Leverhulme Trust Writer in Residence at the British Library, has a PhD in Creative Writing. She lives in London with her husband and two children. If you'd like to try her writing, visit www.melissaaddey.com to pick up a free novella, The Cup. Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Hold onto your prams, this one is a doozy! We are joined again by psychological thriller author, Katherine Faulkner, to quiz us on all things Mum Noir--a subject she knows very well. This is also a great quiz for book recommendations, so make sure to check out our blog post for the whole list. Katherine Faulkner is a novelist and journalist. After studying History at the University of Cambridge, she completed a postgraduate diploma in journalism and spent a decade working for national newspapers. She has worked as an investigative reporter and won the Cudlipp award for investigative journalism for her undercover work. She's a former head of news projects for the Sunday Times and is now a full-time freelance writer. Her debut novel Greenwich Park was selected as a Waterstones Thriller of the Month and is an international bestseller. Her new novel The Other Mothers is available now from Raven Books. Katherine lives in North London with her husband and two daughters.Order Katherine's newest thriller The Other Mothers hereOrder Katherine's previous thriller Greenwich Park hereKeep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Katherine Faulkner is back! After talking us through her book choices on Monday (and her thrilling journalist background), now she is ready to impart some valuable writing advice, discuss how she explores women's friendships in her books, whether the label "mum noir" really applies to her books and the power of putting location front and centre... Order Katherine's newest thriller The Other Mothers hereOrder Katherine's previous thriller Greenwich Park hereKeep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

This episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your print and ebooksVote for Two Lit ChicksYou can vote for us in the Listeners' Choice Award category of the British Podcasting Awards here. It only takes a second, and we would really appreciate it, thank you! Underdog for the win.Katherine Faulkner is a novelist and journalist. After studying History at the University of Cambridge, she completed a postgraduate diploma in journalism and spent a decade working for national newspapers. She has worked as an investigative reporter and won the Cudlipp award for investigative journalism for her undercover work. She's a former head of news projects for the Sunday Times and is now a full-time freelance writer. Her debut novel Greenwich Park was selected as a Waterstones Thriller of the Month and is an international bestseller. Her new novel The Other Mothers is available now from Raven Books. Katherine lives in North London with her husband and two daughters.Katherine's Book ChoicesCat's Eye by Margaret AtwoodVoyage in the Dark  by Jean RhysMy Dark Vanessa by Elizabeth Russell (Please note there is discussion of sexual abuse during this book chat)If you need to chat with somebody about sexual abuse, here are some charities that can help: For child abuse = NSPCC: call 0808 800 5000 or email help@NSPCC.org.ukRape Crisis England & Wales: Call free on 0808 500 2222 or  Visit the website to start a free online chatSafeline: Call on 01926 402 498Safeline National Male Survivor Helpline & Online Support: 0808 800 5005The Indie Author Summer ExtravaganzaIf you want to get some great books, then check out the #indiesummerextravaganza hashtag on Instagram from July 14-17.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgThank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSponsor socialsTwitter: @IngramSparkInstagram: @IngramSparkBooksFacebook: Ingram Spark and Ingram Spark Author CommunityTikTok: @IngramSparkBooksSupport the show

After our wonderful chat with Uju Asika in Wednesday's Book Bite, she is back to challenge the chicks with her Boys in Books Quiz. Let us know how you did on our socials!Uju Asika is a popular blogger, writer and speaker with a background in journalism and TV screenwriting. She is the author of Bringing Up Race: How To Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World and the picture book A World for Me and You. Her new book Raising Boys Who Do Better: A Hopeful Guide for a New Generation was published by DK this month. Born in Nigeria, Uju grew up in the UK and has worked in London, New York and Lagos. She lives in north London with her husband Abiye and two teenage sons. In her spare time, Uju is a books and Netflix binger, kitchen raver, and Arsenal suffer head.Uju's BooksBringing Up RaceA World for Me and YouRaising Boys who Do BetterUju's socialsInstagramTwitterKeep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Uju Asika is a popular blogger, writer and speaker with a background in journalism and TV screenwriting. She is the author of Bringing Up Race: How To Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World and the picture book A World for Me and You. Her new book Raising Boys Who Do Better: A Hopeful Guide for a New Generation was published by DK this month. Born in Nigeria, Uju grew up in the UK and has worked in London, New York and Lagos. She lives in north London with her husband Abiye and two teenage sons. In her spare time, Uju is a books and Netflix binger, kitchen raver, and Arsenal suffer head. Uju's BooksBringing Up RaceA World for Me and YouRaising Boys who Do BetterUju's socialsInstagramTwitterKeep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

A quiz for all you romantic comedy lovers out there! In the final episode of our week of Kelk, Lindsey challenges the chicks with her romcom quiz. Who will win: Julia or Ed? Can you beat the high score? As ever, let us know how you did on social media. Keep  in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. Thank you so much for listening.   Listeners, we love you. Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

More Kelk than you can shake a stick at!She's back, and she's got writing advice for everyone, including her thoughts on sex scenes,  spice scales, and minotaur milking. And we discuss the important question: is rimming noisy? Pre-order Lindsey's new Book Love Me Do hereListen to the wrestling podcast Lindsey co-hosts Tights and Fights hereKeep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

This episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your print and ebooksLindsey Kelk is the author of books including I Heart New York, On a Night Like This, On a Christmas Wish, and One in A Million. Her next book, Love Me Do, is out in July and is available to pre-order now. As well as writing books, she co-hosts Tights and Fights, a pro-wrestling podcast on the Maximum Fun Network. She also hosts and produces the award-winning beauty podcast Full Coverage. Born and raised in South Yorkshire, she lived in Nottingham, London and New York before settling in LA, where she lives with her husband and two very rude cats.Lindsey's Book ChoicesThe Sweet Valley High Series by Francine PascalBridget Jones' s Diary  by Helen FieldingThe Secret History by Donna Tartt Pre-order Lindsey's new Book Love Me Do here Listen to the wrestling podcast Lindsey co-hosts Tights and Fights here Listener of the week (Amanda Scotland)The Babysitters Club Series by Ann M. MartinJulia's Book Shooters Don't forget you can still order Julia's romcom Shooters  on Amazon here.  Help keep it high in the charts!Julia on InstagramJulia on TikTokYou can pre-order Julia's second book Chasing the Light hereKeep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSponsor socialsTwitter: @IngramSparkInstagram: @IngramSparkBooksFacebook: Ingram Spark and Ingram Spark Author CommunityTikTok: @IngramSparkBooksSupport the show

For this week's quiz, we are joined again by Lucy Hooft. If you haven't listened to our Book Bite interview with her about how she turned her extensive and exotic travels into a fictional spy series, then do so now...Okay, done? Now Lucy is testing us on our knowledge of places in fiction. Can you name the place, title and author based on an  excerpt from the book? About Lucy HooftLucy is the author of the Sarah Black spy series. Originally from the UK, she has spent most of the last 20 years living and working around the world in different locations that have served as inspiration for the books. She now lives with her family in Luderitz, Namibia, growing giant kelp, setting up a school and trying to find time in between to crack on with the next book.Lucy's BooksThe Kings PawnThe Head of the SnakeLucy on TwitterLucy on InstagramKeep  in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. Thank you so much for listening.   Listeners, we love you. Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Today we discuss the importance of place in fiction with somebody who's used her travels as the inspiration for her spy novels. Make sure you listen to the end and hear all about her amazing kelp farm. About Lucy HooftLucy is the author of the Sarah Black spy series. Originally from the UK, she has spent most of the last 20 years living and working around the world in different locations that have served as inspiration for the books. She now lives with her family in Luderitz, Namibia, growing giant kelp, setting up a school and trying to find time in between to crack on with the next book.Lucy's BooksThe Kings PawnThe Head of the SnakeLucy on TwitterLucy on InstagramKeep  in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. Thank you so much for listening.   Listeners, we love you. Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

The Trilogy of Swan pods concludes with a Richard Swan sci-fi quiz.You've heard the bestselling fantasy and sci-fi author talk about the books that changed him; you've heard him give his writing advice and dish his publishing secrets.Now take on the test of a lifetime, or at least of your Friday, and see if you can answer the mercurial nerd's most testing of speculative questions.Remember: there's no money at stake. Just a lifetime's worth of delicious pride.Hmmm, pride.Keep  in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. Thank you so much for listening.  Listeners, we love you. Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

Back by popular demand, and also because we've already recorded this, today's Book Bites features the return of Sunday Times-bestselling SFF author Richard Swan. You heard about his own book and book influences on the main pod, now hear about his tips for writing, or more accurately, his tips for not following tips for writing. He also delves into the secrets of publishing and pulls back the curtain for us on what makes a book a bestseller, as well as, uh, kind of revealing the end of his Empire of the Wolf trilogy. Sort of. So much packed into one bite size pod  -  we spoil you, do we not?Keep  in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. Thank you so much for listening.   Listeners, we love you. Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

This episode is sponsored by IngramSpark, the online self-publishing company that allows you to print, globally distribute, and manage your print and ebooksRichard Swan is a Sunday Times-bestselling fantasy and science fiction author.  Prior to 2018 he published a number of space opera novels including the trilogy The Art of War. 2022 saw his traditionally published debut The Justice of Kings, epic fantasy with a legal twist and the first in the Empire of the Wolf trilogy. It was an instant Sunday Times Bestseller, cementing his title as the major new voice of fantasy. This year saw the release of the critically acclaimed follow-up The Tyranny of Faith.  He was born in North Yorkshire but spent his youth on various RAF bases. He then had a successful career negotiation multi-million dollar commercial litigation lawsuits. He now lives in Sydney with his wife and two young children.The Swan's Book ChoicesSpace Trap by Monica HughesThe Reality Dimension by Peter F. HamiltonUse of Weapons  by Ian M. BanksOther Books MentionedJustice of Kings by Richard Swan The Tyranny of Faith by Richard Swan Ed's review: Perilous Times by Thomas D. Lee (order here)Ed's Second review and also discussed at length on the pod: (Reclamation by Richard Swan, order here)Craig DavidWatch his clip from the Hay festival here Listener of the week (Stephanie Manning, alleged mother of Ed Crocker)Main Street by Sinclair LewisYou can pre-order Julia's second book Chasing the Light hereKeep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening.Listeners, we love you.Sponsor socialsTwitter: @IngramSparkInstagram: @IngramSparkBooksFacebook: Ingram Spark and Ingram Spark Author CommunityTikTok: @IngSupport the show

Eddie and Amanda from the Not Quite Write Podcast are back to challenge the chicks in this fantastic Famous Last Words quiz.  Who will win: Julia, Ed, or YOU?Answers are over on the blog. Please excuse Ed's obsession with Virginia Woolf's suicide. Don't forget to check out Eddie and Amanda's Flash Fiction competition: "The Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction - a flash fiction competition with a twist. 600 words, 60 hours. Check out notquitewritepodcast.com for more details. It's free to enter and you could win $300 AUD."Keep  in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. Thank you so much for listening.  Listeners, we love you. Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show