Welcome to the Summer Break Rewind!

While The Conversation takes a short summer break, I’ll be sharing fan-favourite episodes from Season Three, along with brilliant conversations fr Page One: The Writer’s Podcast. Season Four returns in September until then, enjoy the rewind!

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In this special Summer Rewind episode of The Conversation Podcast, I’m sharing Episode 200 of Page One: The Writer’s Podcast, where hosts Marco and Tariq sit down with international bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child. Together, they talk about the craft of thriller writing, the legacy of the Jack Reacher series, and the unique challenges and rewards of collaborating as brothers. It’s a masterclass in storytelling from two of the biggest names in crime fiction.

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Welcome to the Summer Break Rewind!

While The Conversation takes a short summer break, I’ll be sharing fan-favourite episodes from Season Three, along with brilliant conversations from Page One: The Writer’s Podcast. Season Four returns in September until then, enjoy the rewind!
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Ever wondered what really happens during a writer's deadline week? Bestselling author Maz Evans pulls no punches as she reveals the unglamorous reality: "Everything my children have eaten has come out of brown plastic. The oven's not been on. No cutlery has been used." This refreshingly honest conversation with Nadine Matheson peels back the curtain on the business of being an author in ways rarely discussed publicly.

Evans also discusses her latest novel, "That'll Teach Her," a clever murder mystery set in a primary school and told partially through WhatsApp group chats, a format inspired by the "absolute fat shittery" of parents' group messages.

Whether you're an aspiring writer wondering about the path ahead, a published author seeking solidarity, or simply curious about the realities behind the books you love, this conversation offers a master class in literary resilience. As Maz Evans wisely concludes, "The biggest success is staying in the game."

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*First Broadcast 25 March 2025

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While The Conversation takes a short summer break, I’ll be sharing fan-favourite episodes from Season Three, along with brilliant conversations from Page One: The Writer’s Podcast. Season Four returns in September until then, enjoy the rewind!

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Four powerful voices in crime fiction unite in this captivating Black History Month - Crime Writers special that peels back the curtain on writing, representation, and resilience. Dorothy Koomson (celebrating 21 years in publishing with 21 books), Amen Alonge (author of the Pretty Boy series), and Leye Adenle (creator of the Amaka Thrillers) join Nadine Matheson for a conversation that's equal parts hilarious and profound.

This special episode stands as both celebration and call to action, showcasing exceptional talent while highlighting how much more diverse the crime fiction landscape could and should be.

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*First Broadcast: 1 November 2024

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