Writers in the Dark

Malika Nekhla
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a podcast where author Malika Nekhla talks to other writers about the emotional labour that goes into writing fiction

  1. Sep 29

    In the Dark with Rebecca Templeton

    On episode 24 I spoke to Rebecca Templeton, author of Lochbound, a historical fantasy novel loosely based on The Little Mermaid. We talked about her fascination for Scottish folklore, research rabbit holes, reading outside your genre when writing. Guest Rebecca Templeton Instagram: @rebeccatempletonauthor TikTok: @rebeccatempletonauthor Novel(s) * Lochbound Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: @malikanwrites, @writersinthedarkpod Substack: malikanwrites.substack.com 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

  2. Sep 22

    In the Dark with Viola Richards

    On episode 23 I chatted with Viola Richards, librarian, book reviewer and writer. We talked about the first novel she wrote and how she’s now shifting to a different genre, how much she loves her job as a librarian and the inspiration she draws from plays and novels to write her own stories. Guest Viola Richards Instagram: @libraryofviola Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: @malikanwrites, @writersinthedarkpod Substack: malikanwrites.substack.com Novel * Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned Caryl Churchill - Top Girls Bridgerton series - Julia Quinn The Starving Saints - Caitlin Starling Eat the Ones You Love - Sarah Maria Griffin The King in Yellow - Robert W. Chambers If We Were Villains - M.L. Rio 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

  3. Sep 15

    In the Dark with Claire Daverley

    On episode 22 I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Claire Daverley, author of Talking at Night and People in Love. We spoke about how she went from visual art to writing, the lessons we learn from failure and how moving through difficult emotions helps with our writing. Guest Claire Daverley Instagram Novels * Talking at Night * People in Love Substack Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpod Novel Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned Faber Academy Elizabeth Day Books Wild - Cheryl Strayed Saltwater - Jessica Andrews Normal People - Sally Rooney Expectation - Anna Hope Cleo & Frankenstein - Coco Mellors Cold New Climate - Isobel Wohl Brother of the More Famous Jack - Barbara Trapido Sorrow & Bliss - Meg Mason Film All of You 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

  4. Sep 8

    In the Dark with Hannah MacDonald

    On episode 21 I was joined by writer, actress, podcaster and audiobook narrator, Hannah MacDonald. We talked about the debut novel she’s writing alongside her many other projects, the authors that inspire her and her first time narrating an audiobook. Guest Hannah MacDonald Podcast: A Pair of Bookends Instagram: @hannahdondonx - @apairofbookendspod Patreon TikTok Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpod Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned CBC writing course - Writing Fiction with David Nicholls Claire Daverley - Talking at Night, People in Love Lily King - Writers & Lovers, Heart the Lover, Euphoria Bitter Sweet - Hattie Williams Acts of Desperation - Megan Nolan Good Material - Dolly Alderton Main Characters - Bobby Palmer The Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Emma Hinds Tip Toe - Russel T Davis Sally Rooney - new york times interview 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

  5. Sep 1

    In the Dark with Elaine Gregersen

    On episode 20 I was joined by Elaine Gregersen and we talked about processing trauma through writing, divine inspiration and our shared love of pop culture references. Guest Elaine Gregersen Substack Instagram Podcast: The Honeymoon Period Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpod Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned Mothers Who Write Rebecca Schiller 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

  6. Aug 25

    In the Dark with Hattie Williams

    On episode 19 I was joined by Hattie Williams, author of Bitter Sweet, journalist and screenwriter. Hattie and I talked about Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet, romaticising celebrities & the music that inspires her. Guest Hattie Williams Instagram Substack TikTok Novels * Bitter Sweet * Light Years: Coming April 2027 (pre-order here) Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpod Novel * Hold on to Your Heart Also Mentioned Hattie’s article on Romeo & Juliet Script Angel Scriptnotes podcast: Finding Nemo Mogwai: Ritchie Sacramento The Cure The National Visit from the Goon Squad Write Like a Grrrl 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

  7. Aug 11

    In the Dark with Laurie Petrou

    On episode 18, I was joined by Canadian author Laurie Petrou. Her upcoming novel, The Rayburn Affair is out August 27 in the UK & Ireland. Guest Laurie Petrou Instagram Threads Novels The Rayburn Affair The Rehearsal Club (with Kate Fodor as co-author) Stargazer Love, Heather Sister of Mine Between Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpod Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned books on writing Stephen King - On Writing Blake Snyder - Save the Cat Anne Lamott - Bird by Bird fiction Conversations with Friends - Sally Rooney The Secret History - Donna Tartt The Children - Melissa Albert 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

  8. Jul 28

    In the Dark with Angela Flournoy

    On episode 17 I was joined by Angela Flournoy, author of The Turner House and the recently published, The Wilderness. We talked about her writing for the New York Times Magazine, and how different that is to novel writing. We also spoke about the memoir she’s working on, and how important literature is for our understanding of the world, past, present and future. Guest Angela Flournoy Instagram: @angelaflournoy Novels The Wilderness The Turner House (out in the UK October 15 - pre-order here) Essays All links Events Round Table Books London - August 18 Afrori Books Brighton - August 19 Edinburgh International Book Festival - August 26 & August 28 Host Malika Nekhla Instagram: malikanwrites; writersinthedarkpod Novel: Hold on to Your Heart Also mentioned The Four Wives & Five Deaths of Richard Milford - Nafissa Thompson Spires Beirut Fragments - Jean Said Makdisi 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

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a podcast where author Malika Nekhla talks to other writers about the emotional labour that goes into writing fiction

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  • Creator
    Malika Nekhla
  • Episodes
    25
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    © Malika Nekhla
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