Podcast appearances and mentions of Hannah Murray

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Ed Needham is the Editor of Strong Words Magazine. He joins us monthly to review a selection of new Fiction and Non Fiction titles, which this week includes Don't Let it Break you, Honey, by Jenny Evans. Elliot Ackerman is the New York Times bestselling author of various novels as well as the memoir 'The Fifth Act' His books have been nominated for awards including the National Book Award, and the Andrew Carnegie Medal in both fiction and non-fiction. His novel 'Sheepdogs' was the subject of a massive TV auction last year. Apple paid seven figures in an 11-way auction, and Playtone, which is Tom Hanks's production company, will be developing it into a major TV series. It's about two down-on-their-luck ex-CIA operatives who get caught in a shadowy network working jobs for an unknown dispatcher - Sheepdog - and must navigate an increasingly tangled set of loyalties where no-one and nothing is what it seems.  Karin Walker's debut novel 'Love, Lies & Sticky Toffee Pudding' is about friendship, reinvention, and finding sweetness in life's stickiest moments. Set between Cornwall, Barbados and London, the story follows three best friends, all 38 and at a personal crossroads, as they navigate the chaos of modern love, long-held secrets, and the kind of challenges that test even the closest bonds.  ... Mary-Jane Riley was a BBC journalist, presenting radio programmes and major crime stories over the past twenty years. She has also published four thrillers. 'Beattie Cavendish and the White Pearl Club' is the first in a new series that follows Beattie's undercover work with GCHQ as the Cold War intensifies.  A. Gill-Gray is an award-winning journalist who has written for British national and regional newspapers. He was named the National Feature Writer of the Year, and is now pursuing his passion for fiction. 'A Smart Address' is a dark comedy about sixty-nine year old spinster Arabella Pettygrew who plunges from the roof of her apartment in Edinburgh's expensive Balmoral Square Mansions. There are three possibilities...was it a tragic accident, suicide or murder?  Clemence Michallon is the author of the international bestseller 'The Quiet Tenant' which was shortlisted for the International Association of Crime Writer's 2023 Hammet Prize. Her second thriller 'Our Last Resort' is now out, and both have been optioned for a TV series. Alternating between past and present timelines, Our Last Resort builds toward a shattering climax. It's about Frida and her brother who escaped a cult fifteen years ago. Now her brother is the prime suspect in a murder investigation.  Sophie Wiggins' debut novel 'Making the Cut' was inspired by her love-hate relationship with the world of dance. It's inspired by Sophie's first-hand experience of being a dance mum! The book explores the competitive dance world through a darker, psychologically thrilling lens. 

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Leigh Radford has produced and presented arts and entertainment content and documentaries for radio. A former book publicist, she is a 2023 graduate of Faber Academy. Her debut novel 'One Yellow Eye' follows a brilliant scientist desperately searching for a cure whilst hiding a monstrous secret - her undead husband. Inspired by caring for her terminally ill father during the COVID pandemic, Leigh humanizes the living and the undead with humour and heart.  Heather Peck is the multi-award-winning author of the DCI Gelard Norfolk Mysteries and winner of the 2024 Page Turner Award for best crime novel, Milestones. 'Spinning into the Dark' is Book 8 in the DCI Greg Gelard Norfolk Mystery series, set in the last months of 202 and early in 2021, Greg and his colleagues investigate major crimes as the country copes with lockdowns, rules that change faster than the weather, and a raft of new restrictions and frustrations.  Bibi Berki was born in Cambridge to Hungarian parents, grew up in Hull, and settled in South East London. She is the author of 'The Watch' and her audio series 'The Kiss' is one of Sight & Sounds recommended film podcasts. Her latest novel 'The Youngster' is about one woman's spiralling descent when her mother is taken away from her by a damaged younger man.  ... Walter B. Levis is a former crime reporter who lives in New York City. His new book 'The Meaning of Murder' is a suspensful psychological drama and a meditation on the moral ambiguity of violence. It's a journey into the darkest depths of America's covert war against terrorism and the horrific moral compromises it can entail. The book tells the multi-layered story of a family recovering from trauma, a detective determined to solve a crime, and the price we pay for safety in the war on terror.  Jay Jacobs is a writer and mother of two, who was inspired to write after her sister shared an account of  little boy's near-death experience. Exploring a wealth of similar stories, this journey ignited her creativity, resulting in an uplifting novel intended to inspire and resonate with readers seeking hope and transformation. 'Back for Good' is a tale of second chances, personal growth, and the transformative power of guidance from the spirit world.  Lynda Williams is a short fiction writer based in Calgary. Her work engages with themes of class, feminism, and mental illness. 'The Beauty and the Hell of It & Other Stories' is a short story collection that echoes life's challenges. 

Peter Samuelson – Serial pro-social Entrepreneur, having founded multiple charities. He's also a successful Film Producer. His book Finding Happy is a user's guide to your life...

 Across the globe millions of puppy breeders and rescue shelters supply dogs responsibly, but there is also a sinister world of abuse and exploitation. 'Dogspiracy‘ follows British vet, author and animal welfare campaigner Dr Marc Abraham OBE (aka Marc the Vet‘) as he investigates puppy mils, canine fertility clinics and puppy smuggling. In America and the UK he meets decision-makers who have the power to change the law. But he eventually uncovers a conspiracy that prevents bipartisan laws from being passed. DOG$PIRACY aims to empower the public into knowing how to do the right thing, despite the disappointment from our politicians. https://dogspiracy.com/ #AnimalWelfare

Joni Marie Iraci is a retired registered nurse who returned to school in her later years to pursue her love of writing. Her latest thriller 'Vatican Daughter' is a fictional story set around the first American pope as he is about to ascend the throne of St.Peter. It's based on little-known facts that take us into a cauldron of secrecy, hypocrisy and power, and takes the reader on a suspenseful journey through the cities of Rome and Venice as one woman attempts to expose the Vatican treachery and retrieve her kidnapped daughter from behind the walls of the most powerful entity on earth.   Jonathan Gershfield is a multi-award-winning TV director and screenwriter who has previously written for the big screen, the small screen and the stage. His high-profile series include Death in paradise and Dead Ringers. His'The House of the Rising Son' was spawned from his own front-line experience as a father grappling with the highs and lows of family life. It's a novel for Dads who often get it wrong but are trying their best, and the teenage boys who are fighting for their freedom, undeterred by dubious ideas and poor judgement. It's been optioned for an 8-part TV series.  Reverend Penny Stephens was a vicar in a village parish before working as a hospice chaplain. She now takes services in the Diocese of Rochester, where she is an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral. Her job has inspired the main character in 'Till Death Do Us Part', a cosy crime novel, marking the start of a new series.  ... J.T. Ellison is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 psychological thrillers and domestic noir novels, and the Emmy award winning co-host of A Word on Words. She also writes contemporary fantasy as Joss Walker, including the award-winning Jayne Thorn series. With millions of books sold across 30 countries, her work has also received multiple TV options. Her new twisted psychological thriller 'Last Seen' is about the bonds of family and the disconnect between memory and truth.  Jan Stirling Locke was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Newcastle. She trained and worked as a Registered Nurse at the Royal Victoria infirmary in the city. As a young woman, Jan travelled alone through Europe in search of love and adventure, of which she found plenty. Much of her writing reflects her experiences during her travels in Europe behind the Iron Curtain. The second book in her Von Werstein trilogy 'Restoration' is the follow-up to Deception - a sweeping saga that takes place in WW2 and beyond.  Sarah Landenwich is a writer, writing instructor, and a classically trained pianist. Her debut novel 'The Fire Concerto' was inspired by her love of music of the Romantic period, and pays tribute to 19th Century female musicians, artists, and scholars who have been largely forgotten. Filled with tension and surprises, the book vividly captures the brutal realities for women of exceptional talent in the 19th Century.

Athena Stevens – She was born with cerebral palsy. Her memoir What´s done cannot be undone takes readers on a whirlwind journey through her life, providing a profound insight into the realities of moving through the world as a disabled woman

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Charles Boakye grew up in Ghana and graduated from the University of Ghana Medical School before emigrating to the UK. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and also studied at City Law School in London. Currently, he's a GP Principal at Medicus Health Partners, the second largest GP practice in the UK. His novel 'How to Kill a Superbug' examines the ever growing threat of resistant bacteria and the rampant overuse of antibiotics.  Hannah Brennan studied English Literature at Durham University. She is one of the organizers at the Greenwich Writing Group. She is also a trustee at the Royal Association for Deaf People. Hannah has has OCD since her teenage years, although she is now happily in recovery. Her debut novel 'No Safe Place' about two murders that take place on the same night, of a child psychologist and someone who was once his patient.  B Fleetwood previously authored a YA science fiction trilogy, The Chroma Series. 'Dancing Fools and All That Jazz' is her first piece of UpLit Fiction, inspired by her own amateur dance group.  ... Jane Scott Stuart was born in 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky, and for the first seven years of her life, was brought up in her grandmother's kitchen. She has lived all over the world, is a qualified yoga teacher and a drugs and alcohol councillor. She is married to a younger son of a Scottish Earl and divides her time between Scotland and France. Her book 'Not in the World' is a poignant and beautifully descriptive debut novel based on her real life story. Against a backdrop of 1930s Kentucky, it's a tale of survival, and the strong emotional bond between a little white girl and the young black man who was both her mummy and her daddy  A.C. Adams is the nom de plume of co-authors Anthony Leigh Adams and Christina Adam, who have written, produced and developed film and TV projects for many different studios. Christina is a producer of the Emmy Award-winning series 'The Amazing Race' Their debut novel 'Chasing Shadows' is inspired by true events. When a renowned professor vanishes without explanation, he leaves behind a haunting message revealing that he has a new life and can never return. His devastated daughter embarks on a global search to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. What she finds is more shocking than she could have imagined...  Sue Webb is an in-house editor, with her job largely featuring rewriting. Her latest crime fiction noe 'You Said She's Where?' is  concerned with both the whodunnit and the whydunnit of murder. London is both the novel's kaleidoscopic setting and a prime mover in its main characters' dizzinging reversals of fortune.

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Guy Lloyd is the International Sales Manager at Penguin Random House, and joins us once a month to talk all things books. Among other things, this month he's talking about Penguin's 90th anniversary this year, Jane Austen's 250th anniversary celebrations, Saucy books in Notting Hill, only sell romance books, and Bradley Wiggins' autobiography Caroline James is the celebrated author of later-life fiction, with her vibrant storytelling stemming from her colourful career. She used to own a lively pub, then a charming country house hotel. As a media agent, she worked closely with celebrity chefs, giving her an insider's perspective on the glitz, glamour, and grit of the culinary world. In her latest novel 'The Cruise Club' you can set sail on the Diamond Star for sunshine, romance, and just a little bit of mischief Alice Fitzpatrick has contributed short stories to literary magazines and anthologies, and has recently retired from teaching in order to devote herself to writing full-time. Her summers spent with her Welsh family in Pembrokeshire inspired the creation of Meredith Island. The first book in the series is 'A Dark Death'  ... Imogen Edwards-Jones is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, novelist and screenwriter. She wrote the hugely successful Babylon series, which has sold 1.5 million copies in the UK. She has teamed up with James Patterson, one of the best-known and biggest-selling writers of all time, to write 'The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe', which tells the extraordinary story of her life, and the shocking circumstances of her death.  Menna van Praag was born in Cambridge and studied Modern History at Oxford University. She lives in Cambridge and sets her novels among the colleges, cafes and bookshops of the city. Her Magical Cambridge Collection, consisting of five novels, most recently 'The Patron Saint of Lost Souls' are love letters to the cobbled streets and quirky shops of Cambridge, an enchanting blend of everyday whimsy, the love stories of very human characters, and a joyful dash of magic.  Virginia Evans attended James Madison University for her Bachelor's in English Literature. After starting a family, she went back to school for her Master's of Philosophy in Creative Writing at Trinity College, Dublin. 'The Correspondent' is an emotional, uplifting story about great joys, small tragedies, and unexpected second chances. In her letters to family and friends we come to know the life of Sybil Van Antwerp: stubborn, Cantankerous, opinionated, always steadfast in her belief in the power of the written word.

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress, writer and film maker, best known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the classic BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small. She is the author of twenty five books, both fiction and non-fiction, including the bestselling Olive Farm memoir series set in the South of France. Her latest TV work is a six part travel/lifestyle programme called Carol Drinkwater's Secret Provence. Her latest novel, with great reviews from the likes of Mariam Margolyes, Kate Mosse and Joanne Harris, is 'One Summer in Provence' It's a heartwarming, sunkissed novel of family, community and wine-making. It's also a story of betrayal and belonging, and of discovering love in unexpected places.  Yvonne Radley is passionate about exploring the complexities of women's lives, and loves examining the intricacies of relationship dynamics. With over 25 year experience as a journalist, Yvonne has split her time between her home in a Nottinghamshire village and living with friends in Malaga, while she wrote her debut novel 'Dandelion Yellow' It's a contemporary piece of mid-life women's fiction that explores the complex relationship between lifelong friends, based in part on relationships that Yvonne has had her entire life.  Flavia Brunetti was born just outside of Rome, and grew up bouncing back and forth between Italy and California. Her second novel 'The Web of Time' is a YA grounded fantasy adventure set in Rome, Tunis and Tripoli. It follows several characters - some mortal, some not - whose lives and fates intertwine in often starling, consequential ways.  ... Ed Needham is the Editor of Strong Words Magazine. He joins us monthly to review a selection of new Fiction and Non Fiction titles, which this week includes Mania by Stuart 'Woody' Wood Rosemary Griggs has been researching Devon's sixteenth-century history for years and is a well-known West Country speaker. Her latest novel 'Mistress of Dartington Hall' was inspired by a true story, and explores themes of women's roles during wartime, and women in Elizabethan society. It's the latest in her 'Daughters of Devon' series. It's set against the backdrop of the Spanish Armada, primarily at Dartington Hall, a fourteenth Century manor house, home of the Champernowne family for more than 400 years.  Flora Johnston worked for over twenty years in museums and heritage interpretation, including at the National Museums of Scotland, which has greatly influences the historical fiction she now writes. Her previous book 'The Paris Peacemakers' delved into the lives of characters picking up the pieces in the aftermath of the First World War, and their stories continue in 'The Endeavour of Elsie Mackay' She also brings to life the tragic story of pioneering Scottish aviator Elsie Mackay who disappeared in 1928 while attempting to be the first person to fly the Atlantic east to west. the.radio

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon.co.uk and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Jayne Chard is a multi-award-winning film and TV drama producer. Her credits include the BBC flagship brand, Silent Witness, and three feature films. Jayne was also integral to setting up a veterinary clinic in Koh Tao in Thailand, and she's worked as a radio presenter! Her latest novel 'More Than Murder' is about two retired sisters and one disappearing body.  Aisha Hassan is a graduate of the University of Oxford's prestigious Creative Writing Master's programme and a Curtis Brown Creative alumna. Her debut novel 'When The Fireflies Dance' has already been longlisted for the Bridport Novel award, and shortlisted for the London Writer's Award. Having lived in Lahore as a child, her experiences shine through every page. The book is a heartbreaking and hopeful story inspired by true events in Pakistan's brick kilns, where thousands of families remain trapped in bonded labour under generational debt.  Elaine Hastings studied art and graphic design at the University of the Arts London. She is the Creative Lead in a communications agency and writes fiction in her spare time. 'When We Were Young' interweaves Emily and Will's bittersweet love story with Emily and Liv's present day struggle to understand one another. The book explores what it means to have loved and lost, and will remind you that the ones you love can set you free. ... Ruth O'Leary lives in Dublin, and for the last ten years has worked as a freelance movie extra playing various roles form a nun to a Viking, and everything in between. She writes a monthly blog called Rambling Ruth. After hitting the bestseller list with her debut 'The Weekend Break' - a story of four friends and one unforgettable trip to Galway - she's back with a new novel set along Spain's legendary Camino de Santiago. 'A Week to Remember' begins in Dublin Airport where three strangers, all nervous and uncertain, are about to board a flight to Santiago de Compostela. Each is walking the Camino for different reasons, and none of know how life-changing the journey will be.  Jo Chinn is a former police superintendent. When not writing, she investigates the past, and has traced her family tree back to 1420. 'Under The Hickory Tree' is a multi-generational tale of family secrets, betrayal, and redemption. Spanning continents and decades, it weaves fact and fiction to explore identity, resilience and forgiveness.  Autolemy is a British Music Producer, songwriter, and author from Essex. At eighteen, he made waves in the music world, securing a spot with the legendary Disco Mix Club record label from a single audition tape. Fast forward to 2020, and he embarked on an ambitious new venture: creating combined albums and novels simultaneously - first with 'Say Goodbye' and now the new 'Assisting Fate', which is Book 2 in The Walker Powell Series. It follows Young Lee Walker and his ex-MI6 grandmother Nancy. It's not just a tale of espionage and revenge, it's a gripping exploration of the complexities of family, loyalty and the choices we make in the pursuit of justice.  tre.radio #TREBookShow

What fuels the Beast's lantern—and why does it matter? Jeff Haecker, Victor Lams, Hannah Murray, and Xander Lams unpack Over the Garden Wall through its complex sibling dynamic, emotional growth arcs, haunting musical cues, and layered visual motifs. The post The Secrets of Over the Garden Wall appeared first on StarQuest Media.

We're continung our summer of Practice tips with some ideas about music practice as a balancing act: between fulfillment and enjoyment and intense effort. Between mind and body. Between seeing results and taking the long view and so much more.  Host Christine Goodner shares her thoughts and a clip of her interview with Dr. Hannah Murray who shares some fantastic expert tips with us!   Links in this Episode:   Google Form to submit your practice tip for a future podcast Episode 55 with Dr. Hannah Murray Request a Parent Talk or Teacher Talk for your Program  You can email Christine here: Christine at SuzukiTriangle.com Or connect with her on Instagram TRANSCRIPT

"Oh the Possibilities! Annual Youth Worship Service" Sunday, May 4, 2025 Join our youth this Sunday to hear what they imagine as possible futures. We will be recognizing our High School Seniors as well. Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Julia Wald, Trustee; Sammy Alden; Eli Boshears; Max Dubler; Davia Ferree; Anakin Gupta; Kenley Gupta; Oriana Joos-Moren; Lucas Keeley; Hannah Murray; Reiko Oda Lane, organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, director; Wm. García Ganz, pianist Eric Shackelford; Shulee Ong; Eli Boshears, Francisco Castellanos, Camera Operators; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Kelvin Jones, Jose Matias Pineda, and Francisco Castellanos, Sextons; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

"Oh the Possibilities! Annual Youth Worship Service" Sunday, May 4, 2025 Join our youth this Sunday to hear what they imagine as possible futures. We will be recognizing our High School Seniors as well. Rev. Laura Shennum, Minister of Congregational Life; Rev. Vanessa Rush Southern, Senior Minister; Julia Wald, Trustee; Sammy Alden; Eli Boshears; Max Dubler; Davia Ferree; Anakin Gupta; Kenley Gupta; Oriana Joos-Moren; Lucas Keeley; Hannah Murray; Reiko Oda Lane, organist; UUSF Choir led by Mark Sumner, director; Wm. García Ganz, pianist Eric Shackelford; Shulee Ong; Eli Boshears, Francisco Castellanos, Camera Operators; Jonathan Silk, Communications Director; Kelvin Jones, Jose Matias Pineda, and Francisco Castellanos, Sextons; Carrie Steere-Salazar, Flowers; Linda Messner, Head Usher

Hi, I'm Wayne Kelly, a writer, podcast host and coach. I love to help writers develop their skills and get their books and stories out into the world.In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Hannah Murray – a seasoned radio and TV presenter, passionate book lover, and co-host of the Marbella with Him and Her podcast. Based in Marbella, Spain, Hannah brings a wealth of experience from over two decades in broadcasting, including her popular book show on Talk Radio Europe and her regular appearances on Good Morning Spain TV.We had a fascinating and wide-ranging chat covering:How Hannah built a career in radio and TV after moving to Spain.Her love of books, reading, and interviewing writers from all over the world.Lessons learned from interviewing major authors like Jilly Cooper, James Patterson, and Jeffrey Archer.Practical advice for writers who want to promote themselves and their books effectively.Insights into writing, creativity, and the importance of finishing that all-important first draft.The Book That Saved Her Life Hannah chose Down Under by Bill Bryson – a funny and vivid travel memoir that deepened her love for travel and great storytelling.About Hannah MurrayHannah Murray is a veteran broadcaster with over twenty years of experience. She hosts TRE in the Afternoon and The Book Show on Talk Radio Europe and is a regular contributor to Good Morning Spain TV. Alongside her husband, she also co-hosts the light-hearted lifestyle podcast Marbella with Him and Her. A passionate reader, interviewer, and lifelong lover of words, Hannah shares her enthusiasm for books and storytelling through her work on radio, television, and digital platforms.Find Out More About Hannah: