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 We did OK Kid by Anthony Hopkins.  Charles Searle's love of history was kindled at an early age by a passionate teacher who fired his imagination with epic tales of Peter the Great and Napoleon. After a career spent in various branches of education, he has returned to writing about his first love - history, but this time in the form of fiction. 'The Hooded Man' is a thrilling tale of a reluctant spy torn between patriotism and conscience. It's the first in a new trilogy.  Linda Wheatley lives in Scotland. Her dream of writing a book spanned over forty years, inspired when she and he husband bought a boat in Spain. 'Reaching out Across the Waves' is the first in a trilogy in which she hopes to entice people to visit the places in Spain she loves. Linda also co-wrote a song for the book.  ... Mikey Please is a BAFTA award-winning and Oscar nominated animation director and writer.  He was named the overall winner of the Waterstones Children's Book prize 2025 for his funny and immersive picture book 'The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods', which has also been shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year. His latest picture book is 'The Cave Downwind of the Cafe'  Becky Jones is a mother of two who can almost remember working in cafes and going to sixth form parties rather than waiting outside to driver her children home. Unearthing her teenage diary in the loft reminded her she'd been dreaming of writing fiction for more than twenty years. Her debut novel 'Searching for Amy' is a gripping coming-of-age story that tackles the issue of intimate image abuse with compassion and truth.  A O'Connor is a bestselling author of sixteen novels and is an Irish Times and Amazon chart-topper. A keen historian, he is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin. His work is renowned for meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and a fearless approach to depicting real historical events. After a five year break, 'The Sins of Armstrong House' is the latest book in the much-loved Armstrong House Series, returning to the aristocratic Armstrong family in the early 1920s. The original book 'The House' from 2012 has been reissued. It was described as an Irish Downton Abbey.

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. Alexandra Addams is an Australian writer living in Switzerland. She has five children and they bring her both great joy and intense angst required to write novels. Her debut 'The Self-Made Saint' was inspired by watching her young children grow to adulthood and discovering there is no parenting 'finish line' to cross, you never get your trophy for participation, and you never stop being a mother.  Mike Downey is a filmmaker, activist and author. He is currently chairman of the European Film Academy and is a member of the BAFTA Council. In 2021 he was awarded an OBE for his services to World Cinema. 'Istria Black' is an ambitious and atmospheric historical thriller, inspired by Mike's love of the history and culture of the region he has called home for the 25 years. Set between modern day Istria and the period around an immediately after the Second World War, the book explores the making of modern day Croatia.  Joe Rossiter lives in Ireland, and is a longtime fan of Spanish culture and literature, having previously lived in Madrid. He has poured his love for Spain into his debut novel 'Spained' spanning from Madrid to Toledo and Marbella.  ... Merlin Holland is the only grandson of Oscar Wilde. For the last 40 years he has been researching his grandfather's life and works. His latest book 'After Oscar' is an account of Oscar's posthumous life and traces the extraordinary fluctuations in his grandfather's reputation after his death. After Oscar's conviction in 1895, his wife Constance, and their two sons were forced to move abroad and change their name to Holland. The family has never reverted to the name Wilde. The book has some great endorsements from Giles Brandreth and Stephen Fry.  Alan J Hill is a semi-retired finance professional who currently volunteers at Bournemouth Rugby Club as well as the children's charity Bookmark. He is the author of the bestselling 'A Boy Called Arsenal' His latest novel 'Overdressed' is a poignant reflection on masculinity, morality and survival. It's about eight men brought together by chance in a hospital waiting room... Anna M Holmes has an extensive background in dance and theatre, and 'Dance of the Earth' is a story she has longed to write. It's a story of artistic innovation and social upheaval. A sweeping family saga it spans the years 1875 to 1921 - an era of profound artistic and social change.

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Kevan Christie left school at 16 to work in a builder's merchant. He gained a degree in journalism in 2006 and there followed a career with the Daily Record, The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday. His debut novel 'To Be Frank' is set in the streets of Portobello and Leith. It's a thriller that follows a journalist and his estranged daughter as they navigate a tangled web of addiction, parenthood and hidden pasts, with devastating consequences.  Paul A. Mendelson is a BAFTA nominated screenwriter and author. His latest novel 'Seville' is a bittersweet romantic comedy where past, present and future mingle, clash and resonate. It's based on Paul's honeymoon in Seville that poses the question - what if you met your younger selves on their honeymoon? The movie script has become a finalist in the world's largest romantic comedy contest in LA.  Ally Walker is a noted television and film actress, screenwriter and director, who has been in films such as While You Were Sleeping, Universal Soldier and Happy Texas. Her debut novel 'Happy Texas' is the first installment in The Realities Series, and is an edge-of-your-seat metaphysical thriller that will mesmerize and haunt you from the first page to its shocking end.  ... Rob Biddulph is an award-winning author and illustrator who previously worked on magazines like Just Seventeen, NME and The Observer Magazine. His first picture book 'Blown Away', published in 2014, was only the second picture book to win the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Rob was an official World Book Day author in 2024 with his first ever Draw With Rob picture book 'Charlie McGrew and the Horse that he Drew' His latest inspiring picture book 'When I Grow Up I'd Like to Be...' is an exploration of jobs and the world of work, and is full of hope and childhood ambition.  Caroline Swinburne is a piano teacher and qualified music therapist. Originally a French Horn player, she became obsessed with the piano and now runs a successful teaching practice as well as writing music-themed fiction. 'Solo' follows a former French Horn player learning to face her past when a disastrous solo humiliated her on the world stage. Peter Hain is a politician who as a teenager was exiled to the UK from South Africa, becoming a leading activist in the anti-apartheid movement. Elected MP for Neath in 1991, he stood down in 2015 to join the House of Lords. He has written three environmental thrillers, with 'Fallout' being his first standalone thriller set in the 1980s. He weaves historical facts amongst the fiction, including his own experience of an un-detonated letter bomb arriving at his family home in the 1970s. 

Hannah Murray will start by looking at the bestseller lists on Amazon and The Sunday Times, the oldest and most influential book sales chart in the UK, and seeing what new entries there are. Peter Brown is an author and illustrator of children's books. His titles include various New York Times bestsellers. His latest 'The Wild Robot on the Island' brings to full colour the adventures of the no.1 novel 'The Wild Robot', which is now a Dream Works major motion picture with numerous award nominations including The Oscars and The BAFTAs. Filled with Peter's stunning artwork, his latest work is a moving picture book and the perfect gift for longtime fans of the series that sparked a global phenomenon. It touches on important themes of caring for the environment, motherhood and technology.  Lyn Asquith always dreamed of being an author. Now a retired Human Resources Officer, she is fulfilling that wish. She spent her childhood holidays in Essex, the nostalgic setting for her debut novel 'Time to Fly', which was inspired by her own thoughts of what she would do if she won the lottery.  Jennie L. Spohr has studied the trials and tribulations of royals since Princess Diana took that long walk to the altar. Her bestselling historical Renaissance romance series The Realm has received rave reviews. She made the innovative decision to write two "spice level" editions of her series so readers could pick their preference without losing the swoon and intrigue. 'Heirs & Spares' is Book 1 in the series and is set in the 16th Century when Elizabeth I sits on the English throne.  ... Ann Morgan is an author, speaker and editor. In 2012 she set herself a challenge of reading a book from every country in a year - a project that led to a TED Talk and to the non-fiction book 'Reading the World: How I Read a Book From Every Country' Her new book 'Relearning to Read: Adventures in Not-Knowing' invites you to turn the way you read upside down and see what falls out.  Roger Chiocchi spent over 25 years as a senior executive on Madison Avenue. He worked on advertising campaigns for Advil, Kraft Foods, and many others. His novel 'The Brushy Ridge Militia' is a thriller about a school shooting that turns suburban parents into federal criminals.  Caroline McGhie is a multi-award-winning journalist who was part of the launch team for The Independent on Sunday. Her debut novel 'The Sitter' is a perfect evocation of late Victorian Norfolk, a fine-spun tale of love and learning, in an age of seismic change. It weaves the key themes of women's rights, childhood memories, sexual freedom, religion, art and pornography around its compelling cast of characters.

Actor Kevin McNally talks about his recent time in Marbella, filming a new British sitcom called 'Ketchup', which follows a hapless British couple who attempt to run a bar on the Costa del Sol - with colourful expats and locals thrown into the mix. The show is filmed between Marbella and the UK, and was launched on Saturday 4th of October at the Red Dog Cinema Puerto Banus, as part of the Marbella International Film Festival.

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 why there is a resurgence in the classics, and what makes a classic? The sad passing of Jilly Cooper, and the recently awarded Nobel Prize for Literature. Prajakta Koli is one of India's most loved and successful digital content creators, with over 18 million followers across social media platforms. As an actor, Prajakta is best known for her lead role in Netflix's Mismatched. She has featured in both GQ India and Hollywood Reporter's Most Influential Indians lists. She has also featured in Michelle Obama's Daytime Emmy-winning docuseries promoting girls' education. Her debut novel 'Too Good to be True' is the sparkling, true-blue, will-they-won't-they love story you've been waiting for!  Triliana Pucci is a bestselling romance author with a twist, often blending genres with her signature romantic comedies. 'One Killer Night' combines romance, comedy, and psychological suspense to create an unputdownable read that is both hilarious and dark. it is set on the night of Halloween... ... Viktor Wynd is a writer, artist and proprietor of the eponymous Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art and UnNatural History in London. He reguarly leads expeditions to Papua New Guinea, the Congo and beyond, taking small groups with him via his boutique travel agency Gone With the Wynd. 'Dark Fairy Tales' is a collection of stories that he has collected from around the world that are definitely not suitable for children!  Marilyn Horowitz is an award-winning author, retired New York University professor, TV Show creator, and writing coach, working with successful novelists, produced screenwriters and award.winning filmmakers. Her new dark comedy novel 'Bad Girl Pie' is set in New York City where Dorothy Sherlock, a prolific ghostwriter, shares her running commentary on the absurdity of the human condition as she navigates her future. Dorothy resolves to write her own book, blending her expertise in dieting and dessert Kristen Loesch holds a BA in History as well as a Master's Degree in Slavonic Studies from the University of Cambridge. Her latest novel 'The Hong Kong Widow' is a haunting gothic thriller, involving six seances over six nights.  Perfect for Halloween!

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. Simon Munro Kerr was a soldier with the Cameron Highlanders, a commercial lobster fisherman in Nova Scotia, a restaurateur, and an actor who was the first person to say the name James Bond on screen in Dr. No, shortly before Sean Connery! He now lives in the mountain south of Granada. His debut novel 'Yours is the Earth' is a thrilling First World War story inspired by his grandfather, and the life and diaries of a 99 year old American. He is doing a launch at Bookgem in Gibraltar on 30th October Brian M Rice works as a teacher of Religious Studies and Philosophy, and when feeling brave, has a go at stand-up comedy. 'Milton's Garden' is a thrilling, comic adventure that follows everyday man Milton as he attempts to save the Earth from the dark forces unleashed in his garden.  Deb Ellen writes spicy romantasy novels featuring strong, flawed and courageous protagonists who blur the line between heroine and villain whilst championing feminism in outdated worlds. Deb spent four years in a strict religious cult that banned her from writing books with magic and sex. 'Wild Fire' is about Evie, who has a promising new life as a ballerina. But this is shattered when her parents are killed by monsters.  ... Helena Kelly holds a doctorate in English Literature from the University of Oxford. She is an authoritative guide on Austen scholarship. Her latest book 'The Worlds of Jane Austen' explores a life far from sleepy country houses and tea parties, but of revolution, war and major social change, the landscape that shaped Austen's sharp and observant writing. Helena draws on the latest research to show that Jane Austen is as relevant today, as ever before.  Allison Meldrum was previously a newspaper and magazine journalist. Her latest novel 'Keep Me Safe' looks at the perils of AI therapy for treatment of OCD. It follows investigative journalist Maggie Shields, who dives into the disappearance of a high-profile missing person in her seaside town, and uncovers a tangled web of corruption, murder and betrayal stretching back a decade... Chris Norris is a physiotherapist, teacher and writer. He is the author of 14 books on physiotherapy and exercise and has lectured widely at universities and hospitals across Europe over the last 40 years. 'Fractured Healing' is a contemporary love story for middle age, and is the story of how someone must rebuild their self-esteem while others around them seek redemption.  Annie Stewart has written eight books for children, and runs creative workshops in schools. Her first work of adult fiction 'The Fifth Daughter' was inspired by her mysterious great Aunt who vanished without explanation. Annie grew up enchanted by her grandmother's stories of life in the Midlands during the mid-1900s, filled with memories of her sisters. yet one sister, Vera, remained a mystery - never spoken of, only described as having run away. Determined to break the silence, Annie imagines Vera's life and gives her a voice...

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 new novels by Colleen Hoover and John Grisham, Liza Minelli's first memoir, new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary, and we look at whether men are being pushed out of publishing.  Sarah Moss has written several novels including the Sunday Times top ten bestseller Summerwater, and Ghost Wall, which was longlisted for the Women's Prize. She has also written two works of memoir. Her new novel 'Ripeness' is a sweeping, engrossing story about familial love and the communities we create, about migration and new beginning, and about what it is to have somewhere to belong.  Linda Rosewood writes about lesbian culture, politics and history. She is a Californian now living in Ireland. Her debut novel 'A Circle Outside' is a comedy of manners set in a commune of lesbian witches. It's a funny, nostalgic and gently subversive novel about Utopian feminism in Northern California in the age of Ronald Reagan. ... Harper Ford started out as a writer of historical novels, then found out she was funny during lockdown, so decided to write contemporary women's fiction too. 'Live, Laugh, LEAVE ME ALONE' follows fifty year old Lucy, whose idea of inner peace involves a sofa, wine and a takeaway..until she commits to a wellness bootcamp, enduring five weeks of ice baths, crystals and green juices.  Grace Olson is an author, therapist and animal lover based in Leeds. She is the writer of the bestselling tragicomic memoirs The Yard and the Farm. Grace and her flock of therapy sheep are regularly featured on Channel 5's popular series The Yorkshire Vet. Her latest illustrated children's book 'Rhubarb Finds his Family' is about a little orphan lamb who goes on an adventure to find a new mummy. It's a story of resilience, bravery and love.  Peter Haden was a professional soldier for twenty-five years. He commanded a battalion and served as a staff officer at the highest level in the Ministry of Depence prior to undertaking a successful business career. 'Werner' is his fifth book and the final of the WW2 Jan thriller trilogy. The series was inspired by Peter's Uncle Jan's true story of his escape from Poland across Nazi Germany to the UK in 1939, and is a tribute both to him and the thousands of Poles who fought with the Allies in WW2.

Tom Zeller Jr. talking about his book The headache, which looks at the striking disconnect between how headaches are trivialised in everyday culture and the reality feed by 40% of the global population that lives with chronic head pain

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