Writers in the Dark

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a podcast where I talk to authors about the emotional labour they put into writing, and all the reasons why they never give up. malikanwrites.substack.com

  1. 1d ago

    In the Dark with Megan B Wells

    On episode 15, I got to chat with my friend, Megan B Wells. Megan and I met through a mutual friend who invited me to their bookclub four years ago, and we’ve been pals ever since. We soon started talking about our own writing, and the moment I started this podcast, I knew I needed to have them on for a very chaotic, ADHD-fuelled chat. Hope you enjoy! Guest Megan B Wells (they/them) meganbwells.com Host Malika Nekhla Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Instagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpod Books mentioned: Silvia Moreno-Garcia - The Intrigue Rebecca Makkai - I Have Some Questions For You Deb Olin Unferth - Eearth Seven Sarah Gailey - Magic For Liars Lara Erlich - Animal Wife Also mentioned: Colgate writers conference Story Studio Rebecca Makkai This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

    47 min

  2. Jun 23

    In the Dark with Fíona Scarlett

    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

    41 min
  3. In the Dark with Katie Huttlestone

    Jun 16

    In the Dark with Katie Huttlestone

    On episode 13 I chat to the wonderful Katie Huttlestone, debut author of A Healthy Appetite, a story about illness, hunger and the lengths we’ll go to to survive. Katie and I talked about her own cancer story, how she combines a chronic illness with teaching and writing, some of her favourite authors, and so much more. Let me know what you think! Guest Katie Huttlestone Novel: A Healthy Appetite Instagram: katiehauthor Host Malika Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Instagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpod Also mentioned BPA Pitch Prize Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize Claire Fuller Sophie Mackintosh This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

    43 min
  4. In the Dark with Mhairi McFarlane

    Jun 9

    In the Dark with Mhairi McFarlane

    They say you should never meet your heroes? Well, they are wrong. I had the best time chatting to romcom queen Mhairi McFarlane. I’m not a big romance reader, but I will buy whatever she writes, no questions asked. We talk about her deep love of writing, the complex themes she explores in her writing and her excellent meme game on Instagram. And if that wasn’t enough: Mhairi announces that two of her books are being adapted for the screen! Listen to the episode to find out which ones! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. xx PS: this episodes contains spoilers for some of Mhairi's older novels, and a spoiler for my own novel (Hold on to Your Heart) Guest Mhairi McFarlane Instagram: @mhairimcf Novels - You had me at hello - It's not me, it's you - Who's that girl - After hello - Don't you forget about me - If I never met you - Last Night - Mad about you - Between us - You belong with me - Cover Story - Hopeless Romantics (out Feb 2027) Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: @malikanwrites; @writersinthedarkpod Novel: Hold on to Your Heart This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

    46 min

  5. Jun 2

    Episode 11: In the Dark with Rebecca Taylor McKay

    Guest Rebecca Taylor McKay Novel: The Honeymoon Suite Insta: @rebeccataylormckay www.rebeccataylormckay.com Host Malika Nekhla Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Insta: @malikanwrites; @writersinthedarkpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

    39 min

  6. May 27

    E10: In the Dark with Bobby Palmer

    This episode containts spoilers of David Nicholls' One Day. Bobby Palmer is the author of Isaac & The Egg, Small Hours and the upcoming Main Characters. He's represented by Millie Hoskins at United Agents, and published by Headline Books. Guest Bobby Palmer Insta: @thebobpalmer www.bobbypalmer.co.uk Novels: Isaac & The Egg Small Hours Main Characters Host Malika Nekhla Insta: @malikanwrites; @writersinthedarkpod malikanwrites.substack.com Novel - Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned: David Nicholls Kazuo Ishiguro Yann Martel Sally Rooney This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

    49 min
  7. In the Dark with Zoë Rankin

    May 19

    In the Dark with Zoë Rankin

    Zoë Rankin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Place. She is represented by Stephanie Glencross at David Higham Associates, and published by Berkley. Guest Zoë Rankin Insta: instagram.com/zoerankinwrites Novel: The Vanishing Place Host Malika Nekhla malikanwrites.substack.com Insta: @malikanwrites; @writersinthedarkpod Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned David Nicholls Charlotte McConaghy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

    42 min
  8. In the Dark with Hayley Dunlop

    May 12

    In the Dark with Hayley Dunlop

    Hayley Dunlop is the author of It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, and I'm Dreaming of a New York Christmas, publishing August 2026. Hayley is represented by Laura Williams at Greene & Heaton, and published by Hera Books. Guest Hayley Dunlop www.hayleyjdunlop.com substack.com/hayleyjdunlop Interview with Malika Insta: @hayleyjdunlop Fake Snow video Fake Snow Novels It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas I'm Dreaming of a New York Christmas Host Malika Nekhla malikanwrites.substack.com Insta: @malikanwrites; @writersinthedarkpod Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned The New Yorker Gilmore Girls This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malikanwrites.substack.com

    42 min
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a podcast where I talk to authors about the emotional labour they put into writing, and all the reasons why they never give up. malikanwrites.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Malika
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
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    © Malika
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