Talking Books: Recent Episodes
Suzie Grogan talks writers & writing on 10radio.org
Hi and welcome to Talking Books - my regular radio show devoted to the written word in all its forms. I interview authors, poets, features writers, editors etc and anyone who supports their work. I am a writer, researcher, proofreader and editor, published in national publications on the subjects of health (focusing on mental health), women's issues and social history. My book, 'Shell Shocked Britain: The First World War's legacy...' was published by Pen & Sword Books in 2014 and I am currently working on another commission by Pen & Sword books, due out in 2017. In my spare time I dabble in fiction and have my own imprint, Mickleden Press. These recordings were first broadcast on my radio show, Talking Books, on 10radio.org.
Married with two children - one a philosopher, one a high jumper - I live in Somerset but have my heart in the Lake District and London. My long-standing passion for poetry, especially John Keats, has led to the wicked rumour that there are three people in my marriage....
For Occupy The Airwaves, three writers and historians - Suzie Grogan (writing about Harriet Martineau), Lucienne Boyce (Millicent Price) and Karen Hunt (Dora Montefiore) - currently working on biographies of women talk about some of the rewards and challenges of writing about women’s lives.
I welcome the wonderful author Jennifer Bohnet to Talking Books. Jennie lives and works in France now and her bestselling books, set in Devon and France, are wonderful escapism, taking the reader to beautiful places and into the lives of interesting women and their families. We talk about her latest book, the hard work of writing, good publishers and the joy of libraries and indie bookshops.
I interview Sue Noble, co-author of a book shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2023. We talk about coaching, change in our working lives and managing our responses to it. I was thrilled to help prepare this book for submission to its publisher, Kogan Page. Do listen in if you can - it was fun.
I have great fun chatting with historian and writer Catherine Hanley about her passion for the Middle Ages, how her nonfiction and fiction offer a rich picture of the period, the fun we can have with real-life tales of ordinary folk and the power of social history.
On my Talking Books show for 10Radio.org I welcome the wonderful Lucienne Boyce, to talk about her Dan Foster detective series and her ongoing research into the suffrage movement.
Suzie welcomes Brendon Hills author Chip Tolson to the studio, a man whose interesting life experiences have inspired his later career as an author, writing prize-winning short stories, poetry, novels and screenplays. He also shares his experience of taking part in the Novel in a Year course run by Talking Books favourite Jenny Kane who is also guiding Suzie through that daunting process
I interview Pip Murphy for my Talking Books radio show, available to listen to worldwide at 10Radio.org or via livestations. Pip has written some great detective stories for 7-9 year olds starring feisty Christie and Agatha. We also chat nostalgic favourites - The Box of Delights anyone?
In this podcast first heard on 10Radio hear me talk to author Gail Aldwin about narrative voice and her latest book, the lovely 'This Much Huxley Knows'. I was intrigued and mighty impressed by how she maintained her story through the eyes of a 7-year-old boy. Her future work sounds just as interesting! https://gailaldwin.com/
Hear me chat to SW author Helen Blenkinsop who, writing as A.A. Abbot writes best-selling crime and psychological thrillers. Her latest Lies at Her Door was published in July 2022. We talk about her writing, her books and the importance of 'beta readers' for making your book the best it can be
Another great show as I talk to Julie Malone who, writing as Jae Malone, uses the countryside of Somerset to create the fantasy world of Winterne. There is much chatter about inspiration and a short reading and a discussion about the importance of support to new and emerging independently published authors. www.jaemalone.co.uk
On Talking Books my guests are Nicky Marshall and Sharon Critchlow of the wonderful 'Discover Your Bounce', promoting health and happiness and real-life stories to support and encourage. They are also publishers and we discuss how writing can be both therapeutic and inspiring.
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On Talking Books this week, Suzie talks to young poet Ross Bryant about his poetry, his development as a performance poet and his plans for the future.
On this Talking Books show, Suzie Grogan talks to Lesley Sutcliffe, who also writes on the subject of medical history. Her book about Jonathan Toogood describes how a committed 19th-century doctor made a huge difference to the lives of the people of Somerset.
First broadcast on 25th August 2017 - poet Paul Mortimer talks about, and reads some of his most recent poetry and talks about new ways to get poetry to a new audience.
Suzie Grogan chats to authors Krissy Eden and Jenny Kane about the best books for Christmas reading and Christmas presents
Today Suzie welcomes author Debbie Young back into the studio to discuss her new book 'Best Murder in Show' and talk again about her writing life and inspirational work with other authors.
A double show, with two guests - authors Guy Thair and Lionel Ward, who is also the owner of Brendon Books in Taunton and Director of Taunton Lit Fest.
Talking Books on 10th February 2017 heard Suzie interview Candy Adkins, daughter of WW2 'Spitfire Girl' Jackie Moggridge about her mother's life, work and writing.
A review of the books discussed in 2016 followed by a great interview with two official guides at the National Trust Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey. Celebrating the anniversary of the publication of 'Kubla Khan', enjoy finding out more about the poet and his life and work at the cottage.
Talking Books on 10Radion 13th February 2017. Suzie talks to Paul Arvidson, author of 'Dark' about his writing life, and his science fiction series based in a world of darkness.
Suzie Grogan talks to author Gill Hoffs about her books The Sinking of the RMS Tayleur and The Lost Story of the William and Mary, her writing life and her fascination with shipwrecks and research.
Jenny Kane returns to Talking Books to tell us about her new persona - Jennifer Ash - and her move to Medieval crime fiction. We also talk about her other new releases.
Suzie Grogan talks to author Bethany Askew about her latest writing projects, including her novel, Poppy's Seed.
Suzie Grogan talks to poet Paul Tobin about his latest work and about the role of poetry in our lives. Paul also reads from his work.
Suzie Grogan interviews Lucienne Boyce abou ther work researching suffragattes and her award-winning crime novel Bloodie Bones.
Suzie Grogan talks to artist Jo Mortimer and poet Paul Mortimer about their work to inspire art and writing in others, and the wonderful links between art and poetry
Suzie Grogan talks to author Sally Dennehy about her latest projects, in writing and film
Suzie Grogan interviews children's poet Philbert Gooseberry about his book of preposterous poems
Suzie Grogan interviews Trudy Dove, author of the children's book 'The Bunnies', about her inspiration and her own pet rabbits...
Suzie Grogan talks to author and writing guru Debbie Young, about her latest collection and living the writing life.
Suzie Grogan talks to Tonya Meers of Little Creative Days, about Pojo's latest adventures with the team excavating the tomb of Tutankhamun! Little Creative Days provide fabulous kits and storytelling to support the national curriculum.
Suzie Grogan interviews author Glynn Holloway about his thrilling novel '1066 What Fates Impose', about the life of Harold 1 and the conquest of Britain by William the Conqueror
Angela Buckley, author of The Real Sherlock Holmes, talks to Suzie Grogan about her new book, Amelia Dyer and the Baby Farm Murders.
Suzie Grogan's Talking Books radio show on 10Radio.com. On the 22nd April 2016 Suzie spoke to author Clare Donoghue about her latest novel 'Trust No-One' and in an half an hour special went on to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare with a chat about the bard as crime writer...
David Venner talks to Suzie about his book, editing the diary of Albert Simpkin, who lived a fascinating life, during and after the Great War
Michael McMahon talks to Suzie about his book, Back to the Black – How to become debt-free and stay that way, sharing personal experiences and advising those worried about debt and wanting to know how to manage the situation.
Debbie Young talks about her latest collection of short stories, Quick Change and her busy writing life.
Talking Books: Paul Tobin on art & poetry by Suzie Grogan talks writers & writing on 10radio.org
Talking Books at the launch of The Real Sherlock Holmes by Angela Buckley by Suzie Grogan talks writers & writing on 10radio.org