Beneath the Page

Sophie Beal and Steve Couch
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Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode, hoping to discover the person behind their books. While Steve is the author of novels Dead Man Singing and Foul and Fair, Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing New episodes every 2 weeks. Remember to Subscribe. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review and help other people find it. 

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    23 | Beneath the Imprint | Cadence Publishing and the Art of Editing

    In this special episode of Beneath the Page, Steve Couch turns the tables on Sophie Beal and sits down to chat with her and editor-at-large, Gary Dalkin, for a conversation about Cadence Publishing - it's why, how and therefore! The three of them also discuss the unseen work behind a book: shaping manuscripts, refining voice, balancing creative integrity with commercial reality, and building a publishing list with intention. They discuss what editing really means, introducing Christian voices to a secular market, how to know when a book is ready, and why clear vision matters more than ever in today’s crowded marketplace. And there's an exclusive reveal of the cover of their next book, Clouds Over Bowland by Rosemary Sturge. A thoughtful look at publishing from the inside - and at the craft that lies beneath the finished page. Cadence Publishing: linktr.ee/cadencepublishing Gary's links: https://tothelastword.com/ https://linktr.ee/tothelastword gary.dalkin@live.co.uk Subscribe to Beneath the Page podcast and catch all our other episodes as well. And please let us know what you think in the comments! 5 star reviews help us more than most people know. Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode of Beneath the Page, hoping to discover the person behind their books.Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing, while Steve is the author of novels Dead Man Singing and Foul and Fair. New episodes every 2 weeks also available on most podcast platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and leave a review to help other people find it. Sound engineer: Gideon Beal Video editors: Jemimah Beal/ Sophie Beal www.cadencepublishing.com www.stevecouch.co.uk Melody – Luke Bergs & Waesto | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    34 min

  2. 12 JAN

    21| Jackie Kabler | From TV to Bestselling Crime Writer

    We're back to our usual format, trying to discover more about the writer behind their books. This time Steve and Sophie sit down with Jackie Kabler, who tells us about her transition from TV to writing psychological thrillers. We focus on her latest book, The Revenge Plot and ask her her opinion on Revenge. Is it ever a good idea? What's the difference from Justice. Also available on most podcast platforms. https://linktr.ee/beneaththepage Subscribe to Beneath the Page podcast and catch all our other episodes as well. Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode of Beneath the Page, hoping to discover the person behind their books. Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing, while Steve is the author of novels Dead Man Singing and Foul and Fair. New episodes every 2 weeks also available on most podcast platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and leave a review to help other people find it. Sound engineer: Gideon Beal Video editors: Jemimah Beal/ Sophie Beal www.cadencepublishing.com www.stevecouch.co.uk Melody – Luke Bergs & Waesto | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    25 min

  3. 12 JAN · BONUS

    Beneath the Page gets festive and goes live!

    Pull up a chair and enjoy a special Beneath the Page Christmas YouTube Live — a relaxed, end-of-year get-together with Andreina Cordani, Carol Cole, Paula Harmon and Steve Cox. https://linktr.ee/cadencepublishing.com Subscribe to Beneath the Page podcast and catch all our other episodes as well. Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode of Beneath the Page, hoping to discover the person behind their books. Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing, while Steve is the author of novels Dead Man Singing and Foul and Fair. New episodes every 2 weeks also available on most podcast platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and leave a review to help other people find it. www.cadencepublishing.com www.stevecouch.co.uk Melody – Luke Bergs & Waesto | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    31 min

  4. 12 JAN

    20 | Mary Collingwood Hurst | Books Beside My Bed

    Steve and Sophie sit down with Mary Collingwood Hurst, storyteller and 'part-time fairy godmother' to talk about her favourite reads. Mary has some fascinating tales to go alongside these. Also available on most podcast platforms. https://linktr.ee/cadencepublishing.com Subscribe to Beneath the Page podcast and catch all our other episodes as well. Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode of Beneath the Page, hoping to discover the person behind their books. Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing, while Steve is the author of novels Dead Man Singing and Foul and Fair. New episodes every 2 weeks also available on most podcast platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and leave a review to help other people find it. Sound engineer: David Beal Video editors: Jemimah Beal/ Sophie Beal www.cadencepublishing.com www.stevecouch.co.uk Melody – Luke Bergs & Waesto | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    34 min

  5. 29/11/2025

    19| Andreina Cordani | Writing a Scrooge sequel with murders

    Join Sophie and Steve as we sit down with author Andreina Cordani to explore her great new novel, A Scrooge Mystery. We dive into Dickens’ legacy, the power of fiction to confront social injustice, and why ghost stories belong at Christmas. Andreina also tackles one of literature’s biggest questions: does pure evil exist? She knows some fascinating stuff about the origin of our celebrations. Did we say that after we'd booked her, the New York Times jumped on the bandwagon and gave her last book, just out in the US a great review? Also she was nominated for a CWA Whodunnit Crime Dagger Award. Just saying we bring you the best. Also available on Youtube. https://linktr.ee/beneaththepage Subscribe to Beneath the Page podcast and catch all our other episodes as well.Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode of Beneath the Page, hoping to discover the person behind their books.Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing, while Steve is the author of novels 'Dead Man Singing' and 'Foul and Fair'.New episodes every 2 weeks also available on most podcast platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and leave a review to help other people find it. Sound engineer: Gideon BealVideo editors: Jemimah Beal/ Sophie Bealwww.cadencepublishing.comwww.stevecouch.co.ukMelody – Luke Bergs & Waesto | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    41 min

  6. 29/11/2025

    Joanna Knowles | Women's fiction is not the easy option

    Joanna Knowles, author of women's fiction with a comedic twist, sits down with Steve and Sophie to talk about her most recent novel, 'Lost and Found in Venice,' and tell us where we can see her own personality in her books.Also available on most podcast platforms. https://linktr.ee/beneaththepage Subscribe to Beneath the Page podcast and catch all our other episodes as well.Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode of Beneath the Page, hoping to discover the person behind their books.Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing, while Steve is the author of novels 'Dead Man Singing' and 'Foul and Fair'.New episodes every 2 weeks also available on most podcast platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and leave a review to help other people find it. Sound engineer: David Bealwww.cadencepublishing.comwww.stevecouch.co.ukMelody – Luke Bergs & Waesto | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    30 min

  7. 02/11/2025

    17 | Alice G May's favourite reads

    Steve and Sophie ask Alice G May, author of 'The Resistance Girls' series, about her favourite books. The second of a new type of episode: in 'Books Beside My Bed', we grill our guest on their favourite reads, trying to discover more about them through their reading, as well as their writing. Next week it'll be back to the usual, as we interview Joanna Knowles about 'Lost and Found in Venice', women's fiction. www.alicegmay.comAlso available on most podcast platforms. https://linktr.ee/beneaththepage Subscribe to Beneath the Page podcast and catch all our other episodes as well.Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode of Beneath the Page, hoping to discover the person behind their books.Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing, while Steve is the author of novels 'Dead Man Singing' and 'Foul and Fair'.New episodes every 2 weeks also available on most podcast platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and leave a review to help other people find it. Sound engineer: David Bealwww.cadencepublishing.comwww.stevecouch.co.ukMelody – Luke Bergs & Waesto | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    35 min

  8. 17/10/2025

    Episode 16 | Steve Couch tells us his favourite reads | Books Beside My Bed

    We're trying out something a bit different to go alongside our usual interviews asking authors about the person behind their novels. 'Books Beside My Bed' sees Steve and Sophie grill guests to discover them through their reading rather than their writing. Steve is the guinea pig. Also available on most podcast platforms. https://linktr.ee/beneaththepage Subscribe to Beneath the Page podcast and catch all our other episodes as well. Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode of Beneath the Page, hoping to discover the person behind their books.Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing, while Steve is the author of novels 'Dead Man Singing' and 'Foul and Fair'.New episodes every 2 weeks also available on most podcast platforms. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and leave a review to help other people find it. Sound engineer: David Beal www.cadencepublishing.com www.stevecouch.co.uk Melody – Luke Bergs & Waesto | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    31 min
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Writers Sophie Beal and Steve Couch sit down with a different author in each episode, hoping to discover the person behind their books. While Steve is the author of novels Dead Man Singing and Foul and Fair, Sophie is the director of Cadence Publishing New episodes every 2 weeks. Remember to Subscribe. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a review and help other people find it. 

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  • Creator
    Sophie Beal and Steve Couch
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sophie Beal and Steve Couch
  • Show Website
    Beneath the Page

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