25 episodes
The Book Alchemist Heather Suttie
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Life is too short for shit books! The Book Alchemist celebrates the magic of reading and the joy of great storytelling.
Our guests are from all walks of life and each one shares the books which have shaped their lives or the ones which they have penned.
Some are authors, and well known names, some are people who love reading. They all have a story or two to share about the books they love. And why...
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The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Donna Ashworth
Donna Ashworth is a Sunday Times bestselling author, poet and lover of words who found fame with her work in her 40s. She originally self-published her work.
Celebrity fans include Fearne Cotton, Tess Daly, Elizabeth Day, Mark Owen, Davina McCall, Susannah Constantine and many more.
Donna's current book Wild Hope is a #1 bestseller since its release in 2023. We discuss her journey and finding hope and comfort during life's most challenging times.
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The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Mike Kernan
Mike Kernan is an avid reader and has written a few books himself. We discuss his journey to becoming a self-published author of The Fenian and Stopping to Rain, plus the books he loves including the works of John Boyne, and William McIlvanney and we discover who the best editor in his life is.
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The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Dr Rhona Morrison
Dr Rhona Morrison is a retired, Scottish forensic psychiatrist, artist, and author of her memoir, ‘I don’t talk to dead bodies: the curious encounters of a forensic psychiatrist’.
We discuss big life changes, finding your groove in your 50s. Plus the books snd authors she loves including:
Adam Kay and This is Going to HurtVal McDermid's booksGraeme Armstrong's The Young TeamGuy Grieve's Call of the Wild
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The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Shari Low
Shari Low has written 40 rom com novels and sold millions of books. She started writing in her 30s and has also written a trilogy with Ross King MBE.
We discuss her writing journey, overcoming self doubt, her love of libraries. Plus her favourite authors and books which include:
Jackie CollinsTai Pan by James Clavell Autobiography Of a Geisha by Sayo Masuda The Rise, The Fall and The CatchJilly Cooper, Sydney Sheldon, Judith Krantz Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Beverley C Harris
Author BC Harris talks about being re-born in your late 40s, her love of Africa, writing two novels and the books which she's loved of late.
The books and authors we discuss include:
The Bad Seed by William MarchThe Fair Botanists by Sara SheridanAmerican Dirt by Jeanine CumminsConspiracy of Cats by BC HarrisMaking Sacrifices by BC HarrisRivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
If you've enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe and to contact me, please email heather@thebookalchemist.com
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The Book Alchemist with Heather Suttie and Madeline Black
Madeline Black is a psychotherapist and is also known as the Courage Cultivator. An activist, author and TEDx speaker, Madeleine has an unusual personal story and has experienced more trauma in her life than most ever will.
In her memoir, Unbroken, Madeleine tells her deeply moving and empowering story, as she discovers that life is about how a person chooses to recover from adversity.
We discuss her love of books and audiobooks, including:
The Power of Now by Eckhart TolleSuper Survivors by Feldman and KravetzBonnie Garmus's novel Lessons in ChemistryRacing in the Rain: My Life as a Dog by Garth SteinThe Seven Sisters by Lucina Riley
Customer Reviews
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Fantastic podcast. I was invited to a sip and swap by my sister in March, Val McDermid was the author. One of my favs. My sister’s friend was raving about the podcasts too. I was very fortunate to be at the table with the delightful and enigmatic Dr Rhona Morrison. Who told us about her book. I was hooked. Listened to the audio and then to the podcast today. Fabulous. Looking forward to the others too and to June’s sip and swap. Serendipity at play for sure
Great podcast!
I was unaware of this podcast, but it was recommended by my sister who attends the book clubs. I had just finished reading Billy Sloans book and she said I should give this a listen. Well worth it. Enjoyable interview with Billy, a good few extras that are not included in his excellent book. I’ll be making my way through the other podcasts! Recommended!
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