Podcasts about Knightley

Eliza Chan, Sunday Times bestseller Dr Rachel Knightley's guest at the Writers' Gym is speculative fiction author, Eliza Chan. Eliza is a Scottish-born speculative fiction author who writes about East Asian mythology, British folklore and reclaiming the dragon lady. Her debut fantasy novel FATHOMFOLK, published in 2024, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. Set in a semi-submerged city, revolution is brewing between the humans and the sea folk who live in its waters. TIDEBORN completed the duology in 2025. Her next novel, HARBOUR OF HUNGRY GHOSTS, a historical fantasy set in mid-Opium War era Hong Kong, is forthcoming in July 2026. Her short fiction has been shortlisted for the British Fantasy Awards and has featured in various magazine and anthologies including The Secret Romantic's Book of Magic and The Best of British Fantasy. She has been a medical school drop-out, a kilt shop assistant, an English teacher and a speech and language therapist, but currently spends her time collecting weapons, crafting, watching animation and trying to eat her way around the entire world. She lives in Manchester with her family and dragon collection. Instagram: @elizachanwrites Website: www.elizachan.co.uk Representation: Alex Cochran of Greyhound Literary If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Writing prompts aren't just spread over workshop tables: they're how we experience the world around us. Dr Rachel Knightley shares how interaction over introspection improves our writing and creative confidence — but also combats our anxiety and our experience of other people and the world. If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Emma, "belle, intelligente et riche" a une fâcheuse tendance a vouloir marier les autres. Ce qu'elle va d'abord faire pour sa sœur, puis sa gouvernante, miss Taylor. Mais la voilà seule, avec son père âgé, veuf et très craintif, voir hypocondriaque. Son ami, M. Knightley essaie de la raisonner en l'empêchant d'avoir cette manie de marier ses proches. Pourtant, ses plans semblent relativement bien fonctionner. Qui sera donc sa prochaine protégée ? Et elle, songera-t-elle à se marier un jour ? - Summary by LauretteGenre(s): Literary Fiction, RomanceLanguage: French

Matchmaking, misunderstandings, and some very questionable romantic decisions are on the menu as Jackie and Danielle revisit Emma (1996) with film and TV creator and Regency media lover Aynsley Broom. Is Gwyneth Paltrow's Emma Woodhouse a lovable meddler or the friend who desperately needs to mind her own business?This week on No More Late Fees, we're traveling from our former Blockbuster aisles all the way to Regency-era England for Jane Austen's Emma. Aynsley joins us to break down Emma Woodhouse's matchmaking obsession, Harriet Smith's romantic roller coaster, Mr. Elton's audacity, Frank Churchill's secretive behavior, and the very complicated road to Mr. Knightley. We also unpack Emma's privilege and blind spots, plus the moments when her good intentions cause some very real damage.Where does Emma rank among your favorite Jane Austen adaptations? Are you Team Knightley, or would you rather pop Clueless back into the VCR? Subscribe to No More Late Fees, leave us a review, and share the episode with your favorite '90s movie or Jane Austen fan.·Season 6 Episode 17·—No More Late Fees ⁠https://nomorelatefeespodcast.com⁠909-601-NMLF (6653)—Follow Us on Social:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nomorelatefees TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nomorelatefees Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nomorelatefeesYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/@nomorelatefees Twitterhttps://x.com/NoMoreLateFees —CONQUERing⁠⁠myconquering.com⁠⁠10% Off Code: JACKIE10—DescriptCreator Plan 50% off 2 monthshttps://descript.cello.so/zp4OQqeIMdq—Aynsley BroomTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@aynsley_broom?lang=enInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aynsley_broom/?hl=en

Emma (French Version) Pt.1Jane Austen (1775 - 1817)Translated by Pierre de PuligaEmma, "belle, intelligente et riche" a une fâcheuse tendance a vouloir marier les autres. Ce qu'elle va d'abord faire pour sa sœur, puis sa gouvernante, miss Taylor. Mais la voilà seule, avec son père âgé, veuf et très craintif, voir hypocondriaque. Son ami, M. Knightley essaie de la raisonner en l'empêchant d'avoir cette manie de marier ses proches. Pourtant, ses plans semblent relativement bien fonctionner. Qui sera donc sa prochaine protégée ? Et elle, songera-t-elle à se marier un jour ? - Summary by LauretteGenre(s): Literary Fiction, RomanceLanguage: FrenchKeyword(s): Roman (57), 19e siècle (7), roman sentimental (1), mr woodhouse (1), mr knightley (1), weston (1), l'entremetteuse (1), highbury (1), hartfield (1), donwell abbey (1), randalls (1)

Dr Rachel Knightley is joined at the Writers' Gym by best-selling adult and children's author, Sue Bentley.  Sue Bentley has written a number of books for adults. Currently with JoffeBooks, written as Sue Bentley, are 'We Other' - dark fae and folk-horror. And  'Second Skin' - shape-changing with dragons. Sue's first love, both to read and write, has always been anything darkly gothic with elements of horror. She found inspiration in titles by Anne Rice, Tanith Lee, and early Holly Black, amongst many others.    Sue was first published as Cleo Cordell, and wrote 7 historical erotic novels for Black Lace, Virgin Publishing's imprint. Writing as Susan Swann, she wrote 3 contemporary erotic novels and, a collection of erotic short stories for X-Libris (LittleBrown).   Sue also writes for children aged 5-9. Writing as Sue Bentley, her Magic Kitten, Magic Puppy, Magic Ponies, and Magic Bunny series are worldwide best-sellers. She has contributed to existing children's series, as Lucy Daniels for Animal Ark, Daisy Meadows for Rainbow Magic, and Kate Bloom for Fairies of Starshine Meadow.    Going forward, and back to her roots, she's writing as Sue. C. Bentley. Her darkly disturbing Gothic novel 'Flesh Endures' - immortality comes at a price - is to be published this coming Autumn. (Sue's first venture into indie-publishing with Troubador.) Another recently completed novel, The Making - lushly gothic and with elements of body horror, set in Victorian Northamptonshire - is currently out for consideration.    https://www.suebentley.co.uk/   If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Mrs. Elton is settling into Highbury, and has yet to give Emma any reason to reconsider her initial opinion of her. In fact, Mrs. Elton fixes on another young lady as the target of her attention, none other than Jane Fairfax. What is most surprising to Emma is that Jane Fairfax seems to go along with it, even though Emma is sure she knows better. A discussion with her friends Mrs. Weston and Mr. Knightley reassures Emma of one important thing, however, that Mr. Knightley seems uninterested in Jane Fairfax as anything other than a friend. This week's Friday Favorites is a peek into the dynamics of Highbury society, and as new connections form, let them help you connect with a deeper state of relaxation as you fall into soft and gentle sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in Spain for episode 5 of Paris Is Always a Good Idea, "Marcos, Revisited," and this one hits harder than the rest of the season. Chelsea faces her final what if with Marcos at his vineyard, Dad pops the question to Sherry, and the Knightley breakup scene had Andrea in tears twice. Eric calls it his favorite episode of the series so far.What You'll Hear:• Why Marcos' ten-years-ago backstory made him the most stand-up guy of Chelsea's three options• Knightley's family backstory and the money-versus-heart contrast the show is building• Annabelle's watering can sneak attack and a house tour both hosts want to steal for themselves• The dad-and-Sherry proposal and confirmation that the Spain wedding is finally here• Why the closing voicemail scene got Andrea crying twice, and Eric's case for Lacey Chabert's best performance yet• The plot holes that bugged them: a $10,000 club soccer bill, a financial contradiction at Chelsea's company, and two dangling love interests for Annabelle• The ongoing complaint that Barbara Niven is criminally underused, five episodes in• A book-versus-show comparison, including the flower girl subplot that didn't make the cut• Predictions for the season finale, and what they're hoping to see at that wedding Chapters0:00 - Cold Open: Middle School Spanish Names1:15 - Setting Up Episode 5: Chelsea's Final What If2:30 - Marcos' Backstory: The Stand-Up Guy4:00 - Knightley's Family Backstory and the Big Contrast5:30 - Annabelle's Watering Can Ambush7:00 - Chelsea's Secret Sacrifice for Knightley8:15 - Dad Proposes to Sherry: The Spain Wedding Reveal9:30 - The Voicemail Ending That Made Andrea Cry11:00 - Episode Rankings: Eric and Andrea's Verdicts13:00 - Lacey Chabert's Best Performance Yet?14:45 - Debating the Breakup Scene's Logic16:30 - What Didn't Work: Plot Holes and Loose Ends20:00 - The Barbara Niven Problem21:45 - Behind the Scenes: Filming in Paris and Spain, Plus the Hallmark Plus Pitch23:15 - The Romance: Marcos vs. Knightley Chemistry24:00 - Finale Predictions and Wedding WishesDo you think Chelsea made the right call walking away from Knightley without giving long distance a shot, or should she have fought for it? Tell Eric and Andrea in the comments.New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #HallmarkPlus #LaceyChabert #MarcosRevisited #BarbaraNiven #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkReview #ChelseaAndKnightley #HallmarkPodcastFollow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel. 

Finishing the first draft is a massively important thing to celebrate. But it's also the point we've reached the base of the mountain that looked smaller and easier from a distance, and now looks bigger than it's ever going to. Dr Rachel Knightley shows paths to move through the next stage, from overwhelm, to possibility and celebration. If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Dr Caroline Sharples, author and historian  Dr Rachel Knightley is joined at the Writers' Gym by non-fiction author and senior lecturer, Dr Caroline Sharples. Dr Caroline Sharples is a historian of modern Germany, with longstanding research interests in memories of National Socialism and representations of the Holocaust. She has held the post of Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Roehampton in 2017. Caroline is the author of West Germans and the Nazi Legacy (Routledge, 2012) and Postwar Germany and the Holocaust (Bloomsbury, 2016); and co-editor, alongside Olaf Jensen, of Britain and the Holocaust: Remembering and Representing War and Genocide (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013). She has a particular fascination in the post-execution fate of Holocaust perpetrators, writing several essays on Allied policymaking regarding the Nazi corpse and perpetrator burials, commemoration and exhumation. It is against this background that she turned her attention to the much-mythologised fate of Adolf Hitler himself, seeking to explore just why the demise of the Nazi dictator has fascinated public audiences for so many decades. The resulting book, The Long Death of Adolf Hitler: An Investigative History constitutes the first cultural history approach to this topic. Caroline is passionate about public engagement and finding new ways to talk about her research. She has penned blogs for ‘History Matters' (a site run by the University of Sheffield to explore the historical context behind contemporary news headlines or significant anniversaries) ; and magazine articles for History Today and Aspects of History. Most recently, she was commissioned to write features for both The Big Issue and The Daily Telegraph in connection with her Long Death of Adolf Hitler book and has featured on several leading podcasts, including BBC History Extra and the New Books Network. Instagram: @carol1ne_louise If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on Instagram: @jointhewritersgym

We would love to hear from you. Send us your thoughts or suggestions. Eric and Andrea are back in Paris for Episode 3 of Hallmark+'s "Paris Is Always a Good Idea," titled "Sebastian, Revisited." Chelsea and Knightley get back to work, and the French photographer Chelsea left behind years ago walks right back into her life. Eric and Andrea break down what won them over, where the show swerves hard from the book, and why one dress has them arguing about couture pricing.What You'll See:• The forest opening and the phone call with Chelsea's dad that finally patches things up between them• The steamy restaurant scene, the napkin pass, and the line that would get anyone else fired by HR• How Sebastian's storyline in the show diverges hugely from the book, and why that changes everything about him• The show's noticeably bigger production budget, plus the new spin on "Private Eyes" during the opening titles• The $10,000 dress debate, and how Sebastian stacks up against Chelsea's other guys so far• A flash-forward wedding photography scene that had both hosts rewinding to figure out what just happened• Why Andrea calls this show "anti-Hallmark," and means it as a compliment• A listener voicemail, a stolen library book, and an update on tracking down the book's author• Where Chelsea and Knightley stand heading into next week, plus a first look at what's coming with "Absolutely Devoted to You" 0:00 - Cold Open: French Onion Soup Talk0:31 - Meet Eric & Andrea2:06 - Fan Voicemail: Amber's Shoutout2:35 - Episode 3 Recap: "Sebastian, Revisited"2:48 - What They Liked: The Forest & That Call to Dad4:35 - The Sex and the City Comparison6:11 - The Restaurant Scene & the Napkin Pass7:26 - Sebastian's Story: Show vs. Book8:33 - The Opening Titles & That Theme Song Cover9:37 - Hallmark's Production Value Glow-Up11:42 - Tracking Down the Book's Author12:21 - What They Didn't Like: The Dress & the Sheep Farmer Debate13:30 - Why This Show Is "Anti-Hallmark"14:19 - The Muse Photo Subplot15:36 - Knightley's Reworked Backstory16:15 - That Confusing Flash-Forward16:59 - Standout Scenes & Rating the Romance18:18 - Someone Stole the Library Book19:39 - Knightley & Chelsea's Chemistry Builds21:06 - Next Up: Marcos, the Mystery Call & "Absolutely Devoted to You" Team Knightley, or still holding out hope for Sebastian? And be honest: was that dress worth ten grand?New episodes every week. Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a Hallmark deep dive.#ParisIsAlwaysAGoodIdea #HallmarkPlus #LaceyChabert #ScottMichaelFoster #HallmarkChannel #HallmarkMovies #HallmarkMysteries #HallmarkFans #CozyTV #RomanceMovies #HallmarkPodcast #ChelseaAndKnightley #SebastianRevisited #HallmarkReview #AbsolutelyDevotedToYouFollow us on social media: Instagram and TikTok: @hallmarkmysteriesandmoreYoutubeOr visit our website. This podcast was created by fans for fans and is NOT affiliated with or sponsored by Hallmark or the Hallmark Channel. 

Rachel explores the link between creativity and anxiety: how the fears we write in our own minds can be used to propel us towards the things we want to create. Meaning we can learn not just more about what we can handle, but what are characters are capable of too.   If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our websites at www.writersgym.com, www.rachelknightleycoaching.com, and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym @rachelknightleycoaching

Dr Kim Fleet, prize-winning author and Writers' Gym member   Dr Rachel Knightley's guest at the Writers' Gym is prize-winning published author, developmental editor and book coach, Kim Fleet.   Dr Kim Fleet's work in indigenous land rights in Australia inspired her first two novels, Sacred Site and Featherfoot. She then turned to crime closer to home, and wrote the series of novels Paternoster, Holy Blood and Devil's Chimney set in Cheltenham and featuring feisty private investigator Eden Grey. Over eighty of her short stories have appeared in magazines in the UK and Australia, including People's Friend, Woman's Weekly, Take a Break and That's Life Fast Fiction. She has won or been shortlisted in over twenty literary competitions, including the Asham Award. She's written twenty-four articles on social history, genealogy and well-being for magazines including Discover Your Ancestors, Family Tree Magazine and Planet Mindful. She also wrote two monologues for the End of the Line podcast about women who choose not to have children. Kim has an MA and PhD in Anthropology, and MAs in English Literature and Screenwriting. She enjoys gardening, patchwork, exploring old buildings and reading historical true crime. Instagram: @KimFleet Substack: Outpacktopaperback.substack.com  Website: drkimfleet.co.uk If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

And finally, for your third new episode of MTP this week...Kevin and Roy are back with another special guest...horror author, Holly Knightley! Holly is celebrating the release of her new book, Cadbury House, and is here to talk about some Stephen King horror with us! This week, tune in as Kevin, Roy, and Holly sit down to discuss Holly's pick of 2004's Stephen King based movie, Secret Window! What did your co-hosts think of this movie? Find out now on episode 178 of The Midnight Terrors Podcast!Check out Holly's new book on Amazon:Amazon.com: Cadbury House: A Riveting Haunted House Mystery Thriller (Knight Time Houses): 9781958761793: Knightley, Holly: BooksCheck out MTP's Linktree:midnightterrorspodcast Official: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Showing up in the public sphere can feel overwhelming, but by noticing the messaging inside our heads, we start to enjoy showing up one authentic thing at a time. If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our websites at www.writersgym.com, www.rachelknightleycoaching.com, and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym @rachelknightleycoaching

After their outing in Highbury, Emma and Harriet join Frank and Mrs. Weston at the Bateses' to hear Jane Fairfax's new pianoforte. Frank openly speculates on the nature of the gift, which they presume is from the Dixons, and his manner seems too open for Emma, until she notices Jane's attempts at hiding a smile. Could Jane have hidden feelings? Emma isn't sure, but the reappearance of Miss Bates and a chance encounter with Mr. Knightley distract them all. As our protagonists continue their afternoon in Highbury, let their story in this week's Friday Favorites help you settle in for a night of soft and restorative sleep. -----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Graham Bartlett, bestselling fiction and non-fiction author Dr Rachel Knightley is joined at the Writers' Gym by ex homicide detective, crime writing mentor and bestselling crime author GrahamBartlett.   After thirty years of policing, whereby Graham Bartlett became Brighton and Hove police's chief superintendent, a senior homicide detective and a public order and firearms commander, he is now a best-selling crime fiction and non-fiction author, and police and crime advisor. His debut non-fiction, Death Comes Knocking, written with Peter James, was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller, and Peter and Grahamfollowed this up with the critically acclaimed Babes in the Wood. Since then, Graham has had three solo crime novels published; Bad for Good (Sunday Times Top Ten Best Seller, Winner of Crime Fiction Lover Editors' Choice Award 2022 and Nominated for Specsavers Debut of the Year 2022), Force of Hate, and City on Fire. As a police procedure and crime advisor, Graham works with over 200 authors and TV writers (including Peter James, William Shaw, Elly Griffiths, Anthony Horowitz, Ruth Ware, Mark Billingham and the BBC), helping them inject authenticity into their work. He is a crime writing mentor with Jericho Writers, runs live and online crime writing courses is a regular speaker at crime writing festivals and appears in many true crime TV documentaries. Learn more about Graham Bartlett here: https://policeadvisor.co.uk, https://linktr.ee/grahambartlett Instagram: @gbpoliceadvisor If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Rachel shares her experience of rejection, and how to move through it by acknowledging this is the middle of a story, not the end, encouraging us to create the next chapter.    If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our websites at www.writersgym.com, www.rachelknightleycoaching.com, and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym @rachelknightleycoaching  

Frank Churchill is back in Highbury, and it's just in time for the dinner party at the Coles'. The party is abuzz with the news that Jane Fairfax received a surprise gift: a pianoforte, delivered to the Bates's home. Everyone is convinced that it's a gift from the Campbells, but Emma isn't so sure. She thinks the gift could be a sign of affection from Mr. Dixon, and Frank Churchill seems to agree with her. But that's not the only thing on Emma's mind. Her flirty banter with Frank is interrupted by Mrs. Weston's suggestion that none other than Mr. Knightley might be in love with Jane Fairfax -- could it be so? It's an eventful evening, and perfect for an extra-long Friday Favorites, as our return to Highbury society takes you away from your day and into a night of warm and gentle sleep. -----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Victoria Dowd, bestselling crime writer and Vice Chair of the Crime Writers' Association Dr Rachel Knightley is joined at the Writers' Gym by prize and award-winning author, Victoria Dowd.   Victoria is the award-winning author of the bestselling Smart Woman's Mystery series and has been shortlisted for the CWA Dagger. Her novel, The Smart Woman's Guide to Murder, won The People's Book Prize for fiction and was In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel's Book of the Year. Her novel Murder Most Cold won the Grand Puzzly award. Victoria was awarded the Gothic Fiction prize for her short fiction and The Syke House International Film Silken Noose Award. Victoria is the Vice Chair of the Crime Writers' Association and before becoming a writer was a criminal defence barrister for many years. Her historical crime novel, Death in the Aviary, was released this year and is the first book in a new series. Her standalone novel, The New Rules of Murder, will be published by Sphere in April next year. Learn more about Victoria Dowd here: https://victoriadowd.com/ Instagram: @dowdvictoria If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

What's the most damaging advice you've ever received as a writer? Dr Rachel Knightley reflects on what the wrong and right ‘shoulds' can do to our ability to make time for our writing and ourselves, and how to take control of our reactions to the messaging we receive. Rachel provides a creative confidence and writing ‘Think On The Page' Writers' Gym exercise to create the time and writing that works for you. If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Dr Rachel Knightley's guest at the Writers' Gym this episode is award-winning author Nathan Newman.  Nathan is a novelist and filmmaker based in London. Their short stories have won awards, including the James Knudsen Prize for Fiction, and been published in literary journals and anthologies. Their debut novel, How To Leave The House was released to critical acclaim, and was a New Yorker and New York Times best book of the year. Learn more about Nathan here: https://www.nathannewmanrules.com/ Instagram: @nathanfnewman If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com an

Showing up for yourself and sharing your achievements can be scary, but instead of waiting for the feelings to change we can shift the focus to action that empowers. If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our websites at www.writersgym.com, www.rachelknightleycoaching.com, and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym @rachelknightleycoaching

“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more,” Jane Austen's well-known line from her classic novel, Emma, written in 1815. Readers will love Mr. Knightley, family friend, who does not hesitate to confront Emma Woodhouse when she is in the wrong. Mr. Knightley: You are materially changed since we talked on this subject before.Emma: I hope so – for at that time I was a fool.Emma befriends young Harriet and attempts to match her with Mr. Elton, coercing Harriet into turning down a proposal of marriage from Mr. Martin. Emma has a bit of a ‘my way or the highway' attitude where Harriet is concerned. Mr. Knightley calls her out because Mr. Martin is a good man. Throw into the mix charming Frank Churchill, the visiting stepson of Emma's governess Mrs. Weston, and things get even more interesting.There is wit and whimsy but as Shakespeare penned, “The course of true love never did run smooth.”Kate's one word summary was humility which leads to growth. Sheila's word was perspective. How we see or understand people is all about our perspective. Won't you dive into this classic with us as we connect to reflect? Blessings!

Lucy Kate Barnes, Trustee and Co-Founder of Lawyers Who Care Dr Rachel Knightley's guest at the Writers' Gym is her coaching client, award-winning advocate Lucy Kate Barnes. Lucy grew up on council estates. She went into care at 13 and fell off the "care cliff" at 16. Aged 18, she studies law at Surrey. She is now a barrister. Alongside her legal career, she set up charity Lawyers Who Care and is a vocal advocate for children's rights and social mobility for disadvantaged young people. She won Diversity Champion of the Year 2025 and was one of the Universities UK 100 Faces Campaign to celebrate the first in families to go to university.  Learn more about Lucy here:  Website: Lucykatebarnes.co.uk Substack: Theadvocatewithin.substack.co.uk  Instagram: @lucykatebarnes If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Mr. Knightley is at Hartfield, and he has exciting news, but before he can reveal it, Miss Bates arrives and spills the beans: Mr. Elton is engaged. After four weeks in Bath, he has met a Miss Hawkins, and they are going to be married. Miss Bates is delighted at the prospect of a new neighbor in Highbury, while Emma is concerned about Harriet (and annoyed at Jane Fairfax's muted reaction to the news). But Harriet's attention is focused elsewhere, on a chance encounter with Mr. Martin, at least until Emma redirects her in a more appropriate direction. This week's Friday Favorites is big news for Highbury, and it's just the kind of news that will fill your mind and help you relax into a night of soft and peaceful sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

In the quiet village of Highbury, spirited Emma Woodhouse shares a long-standing friendship with her wise neighbor Mr. Knightley. When her confident judgments lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings, his honest guidance becomes both her greatest challenge and her deepest comfort. This intimate retelling explores the tender journey from candid friendship to lasting love.

Rachel shares how a common phrase helps us cut through what we fear and focus on what we want — instead of getting caught up in unhelpful ‘what-ifs' that suppress the creative ones. If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our websites at www.writersgym.com, www.rachelknightleycoaching.com, and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym @rachelknightleycoaching

Helen Marshall, multi-award-winning author and academic  Dr Rachel Knightley is joined at the Writers' Gym by World Fantasy and British Fantasy Award winning author, Dr Helen Marshall. Helen is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Queensland. She has won the World Fantasy Award, the British Fantasy Award and the Shirley Jackson Award for her three collections of short stories. Her debut novel The Migration argued for the need to remain hopeful, even in the worst circumstances. It was one of The Guardian's top science fiction books of the year. Her second novel The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl who Loved Death was released in 2025. Learn more about Helen Marshall here: https://helen-marshall.com/ Instagram: @hairside If you enjoyed listening to the Writers' Gym Podcast, head to our website at www.writersgym.com and follow us on instagram: @jointhewritersgym

Frank Churchill is not coming to Highbury. After all of Mr. Weston's excitement about his son's visit, Frank ended up postponing his plans. While Emma is too distracted to be too disappointed, when Mr. Knightley expresses critical opinion, she still feels compelled to defend Mr. Churchill. The resulting debate between the two is illustrative of both of their characters, and it's a perfect vignette of Austen's comfortable, familiar banter. This week's Friday Favorites will help you relax as you end your day and fall into a night of warm and gentle sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Mr. Knightley has joined the family at Hartfield for dinner, to meet his newly-arrived brother and sister-in-law and their children. It's the perfect opportunity for him and Emma to make up after their disagreement about Harriet and Mr. Martin, which is good news, because it will take both of them to ensure that Mr. Woodhouse and Mr. John Knightley don't rub each other the wrong way. Luckily for them, the dinner merely brings talk of farming on one side, and the pros and cons of sea-bathing on the other, with minimal disagreement. The cozy, familiar scene is a perfect Friday Favorite to comfort you after a long and stressful week, so let it help you as you drift away into warm and peaceful sleep. -----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Christmas is approaching, and Mr. Elton and Harriet will have to wait, because Emma's sister is coming to town! Mr. and Mrs. John Knightley, along with their five children, have just arrived to spend the holidays at Hartfield, and the Woodhouses are delighted to see them. While Isabella's temper resembles her father's, Mr. John Knightley is a little sharper around the edges -- sometimes a little too sharp for Emma. Nonetheless, the full house is a joy for everyone. As the family settles in for the holidays, let this week's Friday Favorites help you settle into a night of restful and relaxing sleep. -----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Mr. Knightley has called at Hartfield, and he has news that he's sure will excite Emma. Her little friend Harriet is about to be proposed to by Mr. Robert Martin. But Emma has one better, for she informs him that Harriet has already refused Mr. Martin's proposal. What follows is a vigorous disagreement between the two over the merits of Harriet marrying Mr. Martin. Though the sparring feels playful to Emma at first, she's left uneasy by Mr. Knightley's disapproval of her interference. But she distracts herself with thoughts of Mr. Elton and her confidence that he is well on his way to falling in love with Harriet instead. Our latest Friday Favorites brings us two protagonists who are evenly matched in wit, though perhaps not in maturity. As Emma and Mr. Knightley have it out, let them take you into another night of restful sleep.-----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

We're sticking with Joe Wright + Keira Knightley as period romance month continues. This week: Atonement. A tragic romance, Atonement stars Knightley and James McAvoy as lovers separated by a false accusation of a crime and later World War II. Saoirse Ronan burst onto the scene with an Oscar-nominated turn in one of her first film roles. Also featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave, and a very young Juno Temple. But, where does it stand in the great year of 2007? And, is it as good as Pride and Prejudice? What's your favorite Joe Wright film? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com

It's a new year and it's time for a new favorite novel to help you get to sleep. Emma Woodhouse is handsome, clever, and rich, and has made it through her nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her. But that all begins to change when her dear governess Miss Taylor gets married and leaves Hartfield, the Woodhouse's home. Though the new Mrs. Weston's home is only half a mile away, her departure is a big change for Emma, and prompts some unexpected feelings of grief. Luckily for her, her dear family friend and brother-in-law Mr. Knightley has stopped by to call on Emma and her father, which cheers her up, especially since she can take credit for matchmaking Miss Taylor and Mr. Weston. It's time to settle in with our next set of favorite characters, as this week's Friday Favorites brings us into the world of Highbury and takes you into the world of deep and restful slumber. -----Welcome to the Jane Austen Bedtime Stories podcast! Each episode is a section of a classic Jane Austen novel, read in soothing tones and set to calming music to help you fall asleep.With everything that is going on in the world, we find comfort in the familiar. For so many of us, Jane Austen's works are like a warm hug. So snuggle up under the covers and let the comforting words of Jane Austen lull you into sleep.-----Show your appreciation for the pod! Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bedtimestoriespodcast.net/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -----Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenbedtimepod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Music ["Reverie"] by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. – www.scottbuckley.com.au

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest host Clare Yeo as we discuss Jane Austen's Emma and the 1996 film adaptation starring Gwyneth Paltrow. In this episode, we will share what it is about this story that sticks with us, cringe over which character we compare ourselves to, and elaborate on why the side characters really make the movie.Follow on Instagram @stonestoptens and @classicallyclareFollow Clare on TikTok @classicallyclareEmail stonestoptens@gmail.comKeywordsEmma, Jane Austen, film adaptation, friendship, character growth, classic literature, Gwyneth Paltrow, Claire, movie review, themes, Emma, Jane Austen, Miss Bates, Knightley, film adaptation, character analysis, performance, soundtrack, period drama, casting

Good morning. ‘Her own thoughts and reflections were habitually her best companions.' So says Jane Austen of Fanny Price in Mansfield Park. But she could equally have said it of herself. Jane Austen's 250th birthday this week is being widely celebrated on this network. She was swathed in the practice of faith: her father and two of her brothers were ordained, and two visits to church on Sunday were her lifelong pattern. She certainly knew the shortcomings of religion: parodying the servility and self-importance of the parson Mr Collins, she says he ‘was not a sensible man, and the deficiency of nature had been but little assisted by education or society.' Her gift is to turn the interactions of family and community, and especially the elaborate dance and fragility of finding a marriage partner, into a whole moral universe. Her characters transcend their surroundings. One, Mr Bennet, says laconically, ‘For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn?' Another, Mr Knightley, says poignantly to Emma Woodhouse, ‘If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.' It's a truth universally acknowledged that it's never been clear what it actually means to be a Christian. Some insist on adherence to specific doctrines. Others on obedience to identifiable moral codes. Others point to formation in a traditional culture. A woman of her time, Jane Austen's participation in worship and devotion was socially conventional. But she has her own answers to this perennial question. If she were to identify a favourite parable, my guess is she'd choose the story of the two sons, one of whom refused his father's request to go into the vineyard, but did; while his brother said, ‘I will,' but didn't. For Austen, Christianity's about actions not words. ‘Christian' is more of a verb than a noun. The many suitors are sifted out not by their protestations of love, but by their true character. Of Fanny Price, we're told, ‘She made herself indispensable to those she loved.' Which connects Jane Austen in a significant way to Christmas. For the Christmas story's not about what God says. It's about what God does. In Northanger Abbey, Isabella Thorpe exclaims, ‘There's nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves. It's not my nature.' Coming in person as a vulnerable baby is communicating by action rather than by word. Maybe Jane Austen knew exactly what she thought being a Christian meant. It meant not loving by halves. Perhaps she's more of a theologian than she's usually given credit for.

In our latest episode, Marc and Vassilis discuss the evolving landscape of advertising and marketing, focusing on the impact of AI technologies. They explore how AI can outperform human copywriters in ad creation, the implications of Amazon's layoffs due to AI automation, and the changing nature of marketing jobs. The conversation also delves into the ethical concerns surrounding hyper-personalization in advertising, Google's new JourneyAware bidding strategy, and the importance of brand priming in consumer decision-making. The episode concludes with a creative Christmas campaign that exemplifies the blending of advertising and entertainment.Key Takeaways:AI can outperform human copywriters in ad creation.Amazon's layoffs signal a shift towards AI automation.Marketing jobs are evolving due to AI advancements.Hyper-personalization in advertising raises ethical concerns.Google's JourneyAware bidding focuses on user context.84% of purchases are decided before shopping begins.Word of mouth is a powerful influencer in marketing.Creative campaigns can effectively engage consumers.AI is reshaping the advertising landscape.Marketers must adapt strategies to leverage AI technologies.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Personal Updates02:45 - AI in Advertising: A Game Changer05:29 - The Impact of AI on Job Markets08:26 - The Future of Advertising: Automation and AI11:27 - Hyper-Personalization in Digital Marketing14:05 - Google's Journey-Aware Bidding: A New Era17:03 - Conclusion and Future Implications21:15 - The Complexity of Incremental Outcomes23:15 - Marketing Moments: Understanding Consumer Decisions28:14 - Influence and Receptivity in Marketing32:21 - Creative Advertising: Blurring Lines Between Entertainment and MarketingNews Links:Can genAI actually write better paid search ads than humans?https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nico-neumann-3021b32_can-genai-actually-write-better-paid-search-activity-7394635382283239424-vTRH/Amazon lays off hundreds across its ad tech, analytics, and sales teams — and says AI is the reason.https://www.marketingweek.com/amazon-layoffs-ai/ Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'? By MaryLou Costahttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg4y4z169goGoogle Tests “Journey-Aware Bidding” — Search Gets a Little More… Emotional?https://searchengineland.com/google-tests-journey-aware-bidding-to-optimize-search-campaigns-464729The Marketing MomentHow Humans Decide - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jameshurman_under-16-of-people-will-buy-your-product-activity-7394639418369880066-Biih/Ad of the WeekWaitrose serves up festive romcom starring Keira Knightley and Joe WilkinsonView ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWeYKBXmCRsPhil (Wilkinson) meets Keira at a Waitrose cheese counter, their shared love of food sparks a quirky romance. Classic rom-com beats: meet-cute, food montage, surprise domestic gesture (turkey pie under a tea towel) and a playful nod to the iconic cue-card scene from Love Actually (“Please say you don't have cue cards”) Directed by Molly Manners; emphasises food as the love-language centerpiece. Why it stands out:It blurs the line between advertising and entertainment, leaning into narrative, character and emotion rather than straightforward product-first messaging.It leverages star power (Knightley) plus comedic contrast (Wilkinson) to create “pop” and shareability.It uses the insight that food & shared meals = emotional currency in rom-coms (and by extension, in festive retail ads) — the brief treats the supermarket not just as backdrop but as the catalyst...

Josh and Aaron Sarnecky have returned for another podcast. This month their talking Pride & Prejudice for its 20th anniversary.Pride & Prejudice is a period romance film directed by Joe Wright. Based on the beloved Jane Austen novel, it is an adaptation by Deborah Moggach. Emma Thompson provided additional dialogue uncredited. It opened in U.S. theaters on November 23, 2005.Set in late 18th century England, the film follows Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), one of five Bennet daughters who needs marrying. Elizabeth becomes acquainted with Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), whom she loathes. While Jane Bennet (Rosamund Pike) cozies up to Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods), Mr. Collins (Tom Hollander) has his eye on Elizabeth.Other characters include Mr. and Mrs. Bennet (Donald Sutherland and Brenda Blethyn), their other daughters Mary, Lydia, and Kitty (Talulah Riley, Jena Malone, and Carey Mulligan), Darcy's benefactor Lady Catherine de Bourgh (Judi Dench), and the duplicitous Mr. Wickham (Rupert Friend).Pride & Prejudice garnered praise from critics and made $129 million on a $28 million budget. At the Oscars, the film was nominated for Best Actress for Knightley, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. Josh and Aaron discuss their histories with Pride & Prejudice before going into the plot, performances, and cinematography. They also talk about the film living in the shadow of the 1995 miniseries and the upcoming Netflix adaptation.You can listen to last month's Anniversary Brothers on Static Shock.Pride & Prejudice is streaming on HBO Max.

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Tessa Afshar. Tessa's award-winning novels have been on Publishers Weekly and CBA bestseller lists and have been translated into 13 languages. Winner of the ECPA Bronze Milestone award, the Christy, the INSPY, and the ECPA Christian Book Award for her Bible study, The Way Home. Tessa holds a Master of Divinity from Yale, where she served as co-chair of the Evangelical Fellowship for one year. Born in the Middle East to a nominally Muslim family, Tessa converted to Christianity in her twenties. She is a devoted wife, a mediocre gardener, and an enthusiastic cook of biblical recipes. We talked about the power of deep connections and how books can be a bridge to those relationships. Tessa shared how recreating biblical recipes has helped her bring her stories to life in new and meaningful ways. We also discussed how biblical fiction can make scripture feel more relatable and give readers something to strive for in their own lives. I especially loved her reflection:“I am more than what I do—and that is enough. I can rest in that.”Tessa also shared about her series on Queen Esther, her experiences growing up in the Middle East, and the way literature was taught there. We're here today to dive into her latest novel, The Royal Artisan. Episode Highlights:Using books as a tool for connection and spiritual growth.Cooking biblical recipes and bringing ancient stories to life.Finding rest and identity beyond productivity.Writing about Queen Esther and exploring courage in faith.Growing up in the Middle East and the role of literature in shaping worldview.Connect with Tessa:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBuy Tessa's booksShow NotesSome links are affiliate links, which are no extra cost to you but do help to support the show.Books and authors mentioned in the episode:Leo Tolstoy booksGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellMy Friends by Fredrik BackmanBook FlightJane Eyre by Charlotte BronteEmbergold by Rachelle NelsonDear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

Roll out the red carpet because this week we welcome the one and only Keira Knightley to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio!She's known all around the world for her unforgettable roles in Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean and Bend It Like Beckham (just to name a few!). Now a proud mum of two, Keira sits down with Giovanna for a brilliantly unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of motherhood.Expect laughter, honesty, and a whole lot of heart — this is Keira Knightley as you've never heard her before!Keira's debut children's book, I Love You Just The Same, is available now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We both really loved the show-don't-tell banter and unresolved sexual tension and really don't loved that the next book isn't out yet.

Esta semana, Majo se sumergió en el universo de Emma de Jane Austen para ver y analizar todas las adaptaciones al cine y la televisión. Desde las versiones clásicas de época hasta las reinterpretaciones modernas como Clueless, descubrimos cuál es la más fiel al libro, la mejor ambientación, la Emma más encantadora y la producción con mejor fotografía.Además, debatimos junto a nuestra comunidad en redes quién es el mejor Mr. Knightley, la Harriet Smith más entrañable, el Frank Churchill más convincente y la Jane Fairfax más elegante.Un episodio lleno de análisis, nostalgia y amor por Austen.

Keira Knightley is the first one to say her new film The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix) is “rather tense.” That said, “part of the joy of making something that's sort of so tense and twisted and strange is when you're working with really lovely people, you can also have a bit of a giggle,” Knightley told Newsweek's H. Alan Scott. Knightley plays Laura Blacklock, a journalist on an assignment on a super yacht with billionaires who don't believe her when she stumbles on a gruesome secret. She says the film is “definitely playing with the idea of like, women are not believed,” but that gave her the opportunity to do something she's never done before. “Love being the hero, as well. It was very exciting.” In fact, she joked about telling a fellow actor, “'I don't care that you can run that fast. You don't get to catch me because I'm the hero, OK?'” [laughs] Looking back at her career, while she doesn't have the nostalgic relationship with her films that many fans have, she does look back on quite a few fondly, particularly Bend It Like Beckham. “There is still not another film about women's soccer. And it did have a place in that cultural landscape. And I think it did help to tell girls that it was okay to like soccer and play soccer.” Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.newsweek.com/newsletter/the-culture/ Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott Subscribe to Newsweek's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/newsweek See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Kirk Miller Podcast, Kirk sits down with Aaron Knightley, an entrepreneur, speaker, and straight-talking mentor who helps people break free from the 9-to-5 grind and build a life they truly want. From humble beginnings to building his own platforms and programmes, Aaron's proof that your past does not define your future. We dive into: The mindset shift Aaron made to step away from convention and start living life on his own terms Why “no one's coming to save you” is a mantra that can transform your life The role of fear in driving real change — and how to use it as fuel instead of letting it hold you back The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and building a network that lifts you higher What it really takes to build freedom, authenticity, and financial independence in the modern world Aaron's message is clear: authenticity wins, fear can fuel freedom, and the life you want is within reach if you're willing to commit and take action. Listen now to discover how you can break free and design a life aligned with your values. For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/ The Kirk Miller Podcast is the show for business leaders and peak performers to get into the best physical and mental shape of their lives and unleash from within confidence they never thought possible.

Thomas and Frank set sail for a rewatch of Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl. They talk first impressions, why the story pacing feels different today, and why Jack Sparrow still dominates pop culture. The conversation hits character arcs for Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, the film's blend of practical effects and early CGI, sly nods to the Disneyland ride, and what modern blockbusters can learn from a character first adventure. Fun facts and a quick Hall of Fame debate wrap the voyage, plus a look ahead to Hacks and weekly Peacemaker coverage. Timestamps and Topics 00:00 Welcome and why this pick still matters 00:49 First impressions today versus memory 01:09 Fast plot recap and shifting alliances 04:02 Pacing talk and a slow first act 05:08 Misdirection, the curse, and keeping motives straight 06:03 Cast praise for Depp, Bloom, and Knightley 06:21 Jack Sparrow as career defining performance 07:50 Cartoon energy inside a live action Disney world 09:17 Tone and the Disney magic without the gore 10:15 Family action adventure that still plays for all ages 10:59 Will Turner as the straight man with real growth 12:20 The peg and the dog dynamic between Will and Jack 14:04 Bootstrap Bill and a changing view of pirates 16:06 Set design, practical work, and ride callouts 17:48 Ship battles and why they still pop 23:06 CGI that aged well and where it shows seams 25:19 Budgets, timelines, and quality control for VFX 27:21 Jerry Bruckheimer's fingerprints and franchise future 28:16 Would a non IP pirate movie hit today 30:37 What modern blockbusters can learn from this film 35:42 Romance that supports rather than drives the story 36:39 The trilogy era and that cliffhanger problem 40:19 Fun facts lightning round 47:50 Hall of Fame vote split 49:22 What is next Hacks S1E1 and weekly Peacemaker 50:16 Quick shout on Game Changer and why to watch 51:09 Outro and how to reach the show Key Takeaways • Jack Sparrow works because the comedy never undercuts danger and the character always dances on the edge • Will Turner is the emotional core and the only character with clear growth in this film • Practical effects enhanced by targeted CGI keep the world tactile and hold up better over time • The movie balances action, comedy, and light romance without losing stakes • Nods to the Disneyland ride help the setting feel lived in rather than digital • Modern blockbusters could benefit from character first design and teamwork focused climaxes • The sequel era of the mid 2000s chased cliffhangers that did not always serve casual viewers Memorable Quotes “Jack is our Bugs Bunny in this world.” “The comedy never undercuts the danger.” “Movies should just be fun and character first.” “One person needs to be the peg and one person is the dog that runs around the peg.” “I remember this more fondly than it played for me this time.” “Practical effects with just enough CGI is the sweet spot.” Call to Action Enjoy the episode Subscribe and drop a five star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Share the show with a friend and tag us with #ChallengeAcceptedLive Links and Resources • News we discuss across our shows is sourced at GeekFreaksPodcast.com Follow Us • Instagram: @challengeacceptedlive • TikTok: @challengeacceptedlive • Twitter: @CAPodcastLive Listener Questions Send your questions, challenges, or takes on Black Pearl to challengeacceptedgfx@gmail.com or DM us on socials. Include your name and city if you want a shoutout on the show. Apple Podcast tags Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl, Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, Jerry Bruckheimer, Disney, movie review podcast, family adventure, practical effects, CGI, Disneyland ride, Peacemaker, Hacks HBO, Game Changer, Geek Freaks, Challenge Accepted Podcast

In this episode, we're unpacking so many juicy moments—from Frank Churchill's restless return to Highbury and the long-awaited ball at the Crown Inn to Harriet's shocking misadventure and Mr. Knightley's heroic turn on the dance floor. We'll explore Emma's ever-active imagination, Mrs. Elton's relentless meddling, and some subtle but oh-so-important moments between Emma and Mr. Knightley.  Plus, we'll chat about strawberry-picking at Donwell Abbey, and all the little details that make this part of the novel so rich and entertaining.  As a reminder, we've historically shared these “big book readalong” recap series in our patreon community, but to celebrate five years of podcasting, we're sharing it on the public feed! We're so excited to have all of you reading with us. To grab our reading schedule, go to our instagram page @novelpairingspod for our pinned post or subscribe to our free weekly substack newsletter where you'll get reminders and announcements at novelpairings.substack.com. This is our final season with Novel Pairings, but we are saving all of our episodes right here for you to return to, plus we're opening a shop for our exclusive classes and recap series. Stay tuned.  

In this episode, we're savoring the drama and intrigue of Emma, Volume Two, Chapters 9 through 18. The aftermath of the Cole's party has Emma rehashing every social triumph and misstep, from her jealousy over Jane Fairfax's piano skills to her playful gossip with Frank Churchill about the mysterious pianoforte.  Meanwhile, Mrs. Elton makes her grand entrance into Highbury society, leaving Emma unimpressed but the rest of the town charmed. Between witty banter, romantic musings, and subtle moments of humor (looking at you, Mr. Knightley), these chapters are packed with Austen's signature blend of sharp social commentary and entertaining drama.  As a reminder, we've historically shared these “big book readalong” recap series in our patreon community, but to celebrate five years of podcasting, we're sharing it on the public feed! We're so excited to have all of you reading with us. To grab our reading schedule, go to our instagram page @novelpairingspod for our pinned post or subscribe to our free weekly substack newsletter where you'll get reminders and announcements.