What! The Heys

Heys Wolfenden
  • 0.0 (0)
  • BOOKS

Welcome to the ‘What! The Heys’ podcast that tears the cover off the writing world! Whether you're a seasoned author, an aspiring novelist, or just a lover of great stories, I’m here to demystify the writing craft, explore the publishing industry, dive deep into the books we can't stop thinking about, and chat with amazing guests from across the literary universe. Get ready for a conversation that's as passionate and unpredictable as a plot twist. Let's get into it. If you’re interested in my writing you can also check out my blog:  https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1 My Middle Grade/YA novel, ‘Jack Strong and the Red Giant’: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 My collection of poetry, ‘Made in China: 50 Sonnets on Modern China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

Episodes

  1. Ep 12: with Sarah James

    12/23/2025

    Ep 12: with Sarah James

    Send us a text Sarah James (also published as Sarah Leavesley) is a prize-winning poet, fiction writer, journalist and photographer. Nine out of ten of her solo poetry titles have won or been shortlisted/highly commended for an award, including her latest full-length collection Darling Blue (Indigo Dreams Publishing, 2025). Her many individual poem competition wins include the Pre-Raphaelite Society’s Poetry Prize 2024. A poetryfilm-maker and reviewer, Sarah has run the Worcestershire Poetry Society Stanza for over 15 years. She’s also editor and managing director of V. Press, which is currently celebrating 10 years of publishing solo-authored poetry and flash fiction titles. Website: www.sarah-james.co.uk. If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    1h 3m
  2. Ep 11: with A. L. Lieske

    12/16/2025

    Ep 11: with A. L. Lieske

    Send us a text A. L. Lieske is a mystery-indie author whose work fuses psychological intrigue with classic mystery. She draws upon a lifelong engagement with research and nonfiction writing, including philosophical and theological reflections, family histories, journals, and obituaries, as well as professional experience preparing reports on family health, human development, health disparities, and workplace AI practices, primarily for nonprofit organizations addressing societal inequities. Though fascinated by crime from an early age, she did not venture into fiction until 2025, bringing to her atmospheric, thought-provoking storytelling a keen understanding of truth, illusion, and the human condition. If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    52 min
  3. Ep 10: with Ariella Gibson

    12/07/2025

    Ep 10: with Ariella Gibson

    Send us a text Writer and artist Ariella Gibson lives a life many of us dream of—making art from a home abroad. But how does that constant shift in perspective actually shape the work? In this episode Ariella and I chat about the direct line between her nomadic life and her creative output. We also play a brilliant game of "book to movie casting," which leads us into a masterclass on intuitive story structure, and the essential books that fuel her hybrid practice. A compelling look at the stories we live and the stories we make. Not to be missed. If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    1h 8m

  4. 11/24/2025

    Ep 9: The Ghost In The Machine: Authors, AI, And The Ethics Of Reading

    Send us a text In episode 9 I explore the following topics:  Should we write only with the language we use when we are speaking, and if so how do we define what’s modern and what’s old-fashioned?Should we stop reading the works of controversial authors like JK Rowling and Neil Gaiman or is there a way to separate art from the artist?Is the rise of AI inevitable in the publishing industry and if so how can writers use it both ethically and efficiently? If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    53 min
  5. Ep 8: with Travis Byram

    11/15/2025

    Ep 8: with Travis Byram

    Send us a text Travis Byram doesn't just get ideas from books, but from his own dream journal! He's lived all over the world (USA, Thailand, China, Qatar...) and now writes from the beautiful city of Izmir, Turkey. Oh, and when he's not crafting short stories, he's teaching English and psychology. Our conversation was a masterclass in how to live a creative life. So excited to share this one! If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    59 min

  6. 11/01/2025

    Ep 7: The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received (And How It’s Made Me Better)

    Send us a text Want to write with more clarity, confidence, and impact? In this episode, I reveal the best pieces of writing advice I've ever received, and the simple ways you can apply them to your writing.  If you like my podcast, you should also check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a bullied 12 year-old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which comprises 50 sonnets that focus on many of the laboring classes I’ve encountered whilst living here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1 If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    53 min

  7. 10/26/2025

    Ep 6: The Worst Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received (And How It Made Me Better)

    Send us a text In the latest edition of my podcast, I offer a deep dive into all the bad writing advice I’ve received, whilst also showing how you can use this to benefit your writing.  If you like my podcast you should also check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a bullied 12 year-old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which comprises 50 sonnets that focus on many of the laboring classes I’ve encountered whilst living here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1 If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    51 min
  8. Ep 5: with Eric Zhang

    10/19/2025

    Ep 5: with Eric Zhang

    Send us a text I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the children’s author and artist, Eric Zhang. He has published and illustrated several children’s books, including his most recent work, ‘I Want To Go To The Moon’. All his books have been published in several languages, including English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Dutch and Turkish.  If you like my podcast, you should also check out my novel, Jack Strong and the Red Giant, about a bullied 12 year-old boy’s adventures on a strange, alien spaceship:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’, which comprises 50 sonnets that focus on many of the laboring classes I’ve encountered whilst living here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1 If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    1h 2m

  9. 10/14/2025

    Ep 4: How Rejection Has Made Me A Better Writer

    Send us a text Contents include: Researching your novelCreative writing MAs/MFAsHow rejection has made me a better writerWeird and wonderful: Burnley ghost story  If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    1h 14m

  10. 09/27/2025

    Ep 3: The Death of the Author? AI and the future of storytelling

    Send us a text Topics discussed: 1. AI and its impact upon writing 2. Good books vs Bad Books 3. What you know vs What you don’t  4: Weird and Wonderful: Threads If you like this episode you can also check out my blog: All About Writing. https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1 And my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    52 min

  11. 09/21/2025

    Ep 2: Discipline vs Inspiration

    Send us a text 1. Discipline vs Inspiration  2. 1st person vs 3rd person 3. Cut or Add? 4. Weird and wonderful: Xi’an ghost story If you like this episode you can also check out my blog: All About Writing. https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1 And my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    55 min

  12. 09/14/2025

    Ep 1: 3 Things Every Writer Must Do

    Send us a text My life and travels My writing Why a podcast? The holy trinity: writing, reading, and editing Weird and wonderful: a black helicopter sighting If you like this episode you can check out my novel: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 And my poetry collection, ‘Made in China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

    2h 5m
  • 12 Episodes

About

Welcome to the ‘What! The Heys’ podcast that tears the cover off the writing world! Whether you're a seasoned author, an aspiring novelist, or just a lover of great stories, I’m here to demystify the writing craft, explore the publishing industry, dive deep into the books we can't stop thinking about, and chat with amazing guests from across the literary universe. Get ready for a conversation that's as passionate and unpredictable as a plot twist. Let's get into it. If you’re interested in my writing you can also check out my blog:  https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1 My Middle Grade/YA novel, ‘Jack Strong and the Red Giant’: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 My collection of poetry, ‘Made in China: 50 Sonnets on Modern China’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Made-China-Fifty-Sonnets-Modern-ebook/dp/B08DMLPYZR/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3KI41E4V5F5ZE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rf3HZYusIdvgYXofCbUMuw.B719F4EG3aqyn66kFLpvB2ttaeolJzDBvbqv2yfCZFo&dib_tag=se&keywords=Made+in+China%3A+50+sonnets+on+Modern+China&qid=1758932767&sprefix=made+in+china+50+sonnets+on+modern+china%2Caps%2C435&sr=8-1

Information

  • Creator
    Heys Wolfenden
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 What! The Heys
  • Show Website
    What! The Heys