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The Truth about Fiction Derek Thompson & Lynn Michell
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Tune in for insights, reflections and diversions about the business of writing and being published.
Join Lynn Michell, author of fiction and non-fiction and proprietor of Linen Press, in conversation with Derek Thompson, serial author and occasional gag writer, as they chat about what it means to write and to be a writer, and the state of the publishing industry. With occasional reference to biscuits.
Lynn: https://www.linen-press.com/authors/lynn-michell/
Derek: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Derek-Thompson/e/B0034ORY08
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Episode 16 - Two faces of Janus
It's the end of 2023. Lynn and Derek are looking back and looking forward. This time we talk about how well the average book does in its lifetime, the joys of book promotion, what else writers do with their skills, the house that's haunted by a story, sheep, the importance of community, adapting your own work, and divergent views on the latest series of Shetland.
Linen Press: https://www.linen-press.com/shop/
Derek's books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Derek-Thompson/author/B0034ORY08
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Episode 15 - Reunited
Lynn and Derek talk about Lynn's new novel - the water all around us, motivation, the challenges of upping sticks to embrace life on an island, the witchcraft of marketing, and the author persona.
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Episode 14 - Fair's Fair
This episode we look at changes in Lightning Source and Kindle that affect authors, and consider the big question: should we expect fairness in the world of writing and publishing? Or, to put it another way, when it comes to writing, did McFly get it wrong? Another conundrum is whether the greatest enemy of creativity is expectation?
Huge thanks to Charles Topham (he appears in an earlier episode) who not only transformed the poor sound quality of the original recording but also encouraged me to put a blanket over my head. (I'm assuming just for recording sessions, but he may have a point.)
PATHFINDER, mentioned in this episode (I say mentioned - I mean 'plugged), is availaable here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PATHFINDER-Derek-Thompson-ebook/dp/B0CBZ32YP6
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Episode 13 - All you need is love
This time Derek chats with Emma Bennet, an author of contemporary romance and a children's book. We chat about what makes for a good romance, writing for children and self-publishing, the importance of understanding - and meeting - audience expectations, reader reviews, writer events, and why no book should smell of egg.
You can find out more about Emma and her work here: https://linktr.ee/emmabennetromance
The Snotty Princess can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/452ZbMF
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Episode 12 - Meandering
Derek tries to make a meal (well, snack) out of four bullet-points. Contains references to false narratives, imposter syndrome, and the occasional use of the word sh*t. It will make sense when you get there.
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Episode 11 - Self-actualisation
Derek chats with Sue Louineau, a literary fiction and magical realism author, about the joys of self publishing, which social media platform works best for her, and why writers cannot afford to hold back when it comes to telling the stories that matter.
Grab yourself a brew and come and join us.
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