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The Quack is a comedy personal blog featuring real-life facepalm moments & muddled observations told by British women's fiction author Mary Newnham. Visit TheQuack.blog Follow Mary on @marynewnhamwrites.

  1. JAN 29

    THE STORY OF WRITING A NOVEL PART 5: THE FINISH LINE.

    “Can you sign this one for my personal trainer? Say thank you for looking after my dad.”   To wrap up 'The Story of Writing A Novel' series, I officially launch my debut novel into the world. To celebrate, I overordered merchandise and threw a book launch at INK&84 in North London.  Skip introduction: 2:25 Order| Amy Elman Doesn't Feel Sexy at Ink Visit | TheQuack.Blog Follow | @MaryNewnhamWrites Sound | Soundstripe.com

    10 min

  2. JAN 19

    HOW TO AUTHOR: LAURA MARSHALL

    On the last episode of How to Author, I talk to Sunday Times Bestseller Laura Marshall. (Friend Request, My Husband's Killer, Kiss Marry Kill). We talk about her success as a thriller author, building a life around full-time writing, and question how important social media is for an author. A fantastic chat full of solid advice for any writer out there.   Laura's latest book, 'Kiss Marry Kill', is OUT NOW! My debut, 'Amy Elman Doesn't Feel Sexy', is out THIS WEEK!   Follow @LauraMarshallAuthor @MaryNewnhamWrites   Read TheQuack.blog

    34 min

  3. JAN 14

    HOW *NOT* TO SET GOALS IN 2026

    "Drink water, compliment one stranger a day, travel to somewhere hot, travel to somewhere cultural, save the environment, and wear a red Slipknot mask..."   Happy 2026! This week's Quack is about goal culture. Is it me, or are we trying to achieve too much? Even the arts have goals now.    Preorder Amy Elman Doesn't Feel Sexy. Read | TheQuack.blog Follow | @marynewnhamwrites   Sound | Soundstripe.com

    11 min

  4. JAN 12

    HOW TO AUTHOR: GEORGIA STONE

    On today's episode of the mini series, How to Author, I talk to romance novelist, Georgia Stone. (Friendship Fling, The Roommate Rule). We talk about Georgia's journey from Bookstagrammer to self-publishing her first novel, to signing a book deal with Hodder. We discuss writing routines, building author communities, and using social media effectively. It's a bubbly conversation filled with tips and tricks to help any new author.   Preorder Georgia's next novel - 'The Roommate Rule' (May 21st 2016) Preorder Mary's debut - 'Amy Elman Doesn't Feel Sexy'   Follow us on Instagram MaryNewnhamWrites GeorgiaStoneWrites

    30 min

  5. JAN 5

    HOW TO AUTHOR: FIONA GIBSON

    In the first episode of the mini-series 'How to Author', I talk to best-selling novelist Fiona Gibson. ('The Woman Who Ran Away From Everything', 'The Full Nest', 'When Life Gives You Lemons'). We discuss Fiona's author journey, balancing family life, handling negative reviews, and her writing ticks. It's a lively conversation (lots of giggling) with solid advice for any writer.   Books You can preorder Fiona's latest book (February 20th) - 'The Woman Who Turned Her Life Around' NOW! You can also preorder my debut - 'Amy Elman Doesn't Feel Sexy'   Follow us! @MaryNewnhamWrites @Fiona_Gib  and subscribe to Fiona's Substack - All Grown Up by Fiona Gibson.

    35 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    THE WEEK MY BOOK CAME OUT IN GERMANY

    “'This isn’t happiness' is about a woman’s inner turmoil when the intimacy vanishes from a relationship…” *Puffs cigarette*   On this week's episode, I try my best to be cool as I launch my book, 'This isn't happiness', in Germany.   Visit: TheQuack.Blog Buy: This isn't happiness (German translation) Preorder: Amy Elman Doesn't Feel Sexy (UK version) Follow: @MaryNewnhamWrites

    10 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    HOW TO AUTHOR: JANUARY 2026

    In the lead-up to the launch of my debut novel, Amy Elman Doesn't Feel Sexy, I am asking three established authors for advice about the author life. Join me here on The Quack for the first episode of HOW TO AUTHOR—coming Monday, January 5th.  Follow: @marynewnhamwrites Visit: TheQuack.Blog

    1 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    THE STORY OF WRITING A NOVEL PART 4: THE BOOK THAT CAME TO LIFE.

    "I, an adult, had made some characters in my head, and now I’m in a boardroom, having a professional discussion with another adult about them..."   It's Part 4 of the Story of Writing a Novel, and some remarkable things are starting to happen. Includes a failed therapy session and the creation of a Liverpudlian stripper.    (Note: there is some swearing in this episode. Also note, some dialogue has been exaggerated for creative purposes.)    Visit | TheQuack.blog Follow| @marynewnhamwrites Preorder | Amy Elman Doesn't Feel Sexy Sound| Soundstripe.com

    12 min
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The Quack is a comedy personal blog featuring real-life facepalm moments & muddled observations told by British women's fiction author Mary Newnham. Visit TheQuack.blog Follow Mary on @marynewnhamwrites.

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  • Creator
    Mary Newnham
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
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