by Lucy Hounsom | February 9, 2023 | Episodes, Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe all know that the original versions of fairy tales are so much darker than the sanitised ones that got handed down to us by the moralistic Victorians. Some authors choose to create a story in a fairytale setting...
by Megan Leigh | February 2, 2023 | 5 Q's, Blog
It’s been a while since our last five questions feature! Life has a way of taking over and we prioritised getting out new episodes for you all to enjoy. But we are SO EXCITED to be able to bring it back with a YA debut! We don’t tend to feature too many YA...
by Lucy Hounsom | January 26, 2023 | Episodes, Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSHaving started out writing a neighbourhood newspaper which she sold to buy candy and comics, Jane Yolen is now the author of over 400 books for children and adults. Jane has also worked as an editor, written poetry,...
by Lucy Hounsom | January 12, 2023 | Episodes, Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSMany of us grew up reading the myths and legends from Ancient Greece and Rome. We followed Herakles as he succeeded at one impossible task after another; we cringed when Orpheus turned round at the last moment so...
by Megan Leigh | December 1, 2022 | Episodes, Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSTwists and turns, red herrings and mistaken identities… are we talking about a mystery or a romance… or both? While mysteries keep us on our toes, propelling us towards uncovering the truth, romance...
by Lucy Hounsom | November 17, 2022 | Episodes, Interview
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe often talk about a woman in a man’s world, but what does this really mean – and is it accurate? What is a man’s world? A place where women are excluded from performing certain roles or jobs? Or are shackled to...
