The Honest Authors' Podcast

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The Honest Authors' Podcast Podcast

Bestselling authors Gillian McAllister and Holly Seddon discuss the truth about being an author, plus expert insider interviews.

  1. 23 APR

    S7E05 - We answer listener questions!

    Gilly and Holly answer a whole heap of quick fire listener questions on plotting, writers' block, the publishing industry, making a living as an author and more!

    35 min

  2. 6 MAR

    S7E04 - Our Achilles Heels, plus chat about reviews

    We chat our Achilles heels, plus chat about reviews and Mastermind specialist subjects, and - what we don't talk about - why our voices are so husky and coldy.

    30 min

  3. 19 JAN

    S7E03 - Our incredibly late new year episode

    In keeping with all the preceding years, the Honest Authors Christmas and New Year episode is dropping late. Gilly and Holly talk hopes, fears, and book prices.

    58 min

  4. 07/11/2023

    S7E02 - With special guest Mhairi McFarlane

    Gillian and Holly chat to Mhairi McFarlane about getting started, coming up with fresh ideas, bad reviews and Archilles heals.

    50 min

  5. 05/09/2023

    S7E01 - We're back! And we have Linwood Barclay with us

    Gillian and Holly are back, talking about their years, fears and Archilles heals. PLUS in-depth interview with Linwood Barclay on how he keeps writing super hooky bangers, year on year.

    1h 10m

  6. 08/11/2022

    S6E08 - Season finale PLUS we answer your probing questions

    Before signing off for maternity leave, Gilly and Holly talk future plans and answer your questions. *Some slightly rude chat so wait until your kids aren't listening*

    48 min

  7. 11/10/2022

    S6E07 - How Alex Michaelides writes a novel

    Multi-million selling author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens, Alex Michaelides, talks process, sudden bestsellerdom and finding renewed joy in writing.

    1h 22m

  8. 03/08/2022

    S6E06 - How Clare Mackintosh writes a novel

    Clare Mackintosh talks us through precisely how she writes her international bestsellers, from idea to planning to writing to rewriting until it's a 10/10 novel.

    56 min
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Bestselling authors Gillian McAllister and Holly Seddon discuss the truth about being an author, plus expert insider interviews.

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  • Creator
    Honest Authors
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Honest Authors
  • Show Website
    The Honest Authors' Podcast

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