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Northern Voices explores Northern writers (published and unpublished), storytelling and publishing. The podcast is hosted by Jen Bowden, a writer, editor and journalist with a PhD in Creative Writing from Curtin University exploring biases against the North in the UK book industry.

APR 16

Episode 116: Frank Malley

This week's episode features sports writer and novelist, Frank Malley. We delve into his most recent novel, The Singing Spy, based on an incredible true story, how to break into journalism in the current media landscape and the process of turning historical fact into fiction. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/aRwwY https://shorturl.at/2TCa9 Bluesky: @frankmalley.bsky.social X: @MalleyFrancis Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

37 min
APR 2

Episode 115: Steve Chambers

On Northern Voices this week, writer Steve Chambers discusses his novel, The Dark Months. We also delve into the creative arts industry in the North East, writing for Byker Grove and writing what you know. Find out more: https://zymurgy.co.uk/product/the-dark-months-by-steve-chambers/ https://haydngrey.co.uk/the-writing-desk-steve-chambers/ Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

14 min
MAR 26

Episode 114: Colwill Brown

Award-winning writer Colwill Brown joins us this week to talk about her debut novel, We Pretty Pieces of Flesh. We delve into the craft of writing dialect, why female friendships are fertile ground for fiction and how moving away from home can provide some much-needed perspective when it comes to writing place. Find out more: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/460689/we-pretty-pieces-of-flesh-by-brown-colwill/9781784745578 https://colwillbrown.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_colwill_ nstagram.com/chattobooks Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

29 min
MAR 19

Episode 113: Dan Husband

In Episode 113, I'm joined by jack of all trades, master of pretty much all of them, Dan Husband. Poet, performer, prose writer, it seems there's little he can't turn his hand to. We talk about how writing can open the door to expression and understanding, the lack of accessibility for working-class writers and why community is at the heart of everything in the North. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/Eoli5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/husbandmaterialpoetryandprose/ Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

29 min
FEB 19

Episode 112: Tania Hershman

In Episode 112, I chat to experimental writer and scientist Tania Hershman. We delve into merging genres, blending particle physics and writing, and why to be a writer all you need to do is write. Find out more: https://taniahershman.com/ https://taniahershman.com/its-time-a-chronomemoir/ https://taniahershman.substack.com/podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/taniahershman.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tania_hershman_writes https://www.instagram.com/guillemotpress Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

37 min
FEB 5

Episode 111: Andrew Okey

In the first episode of 2026, novelist Andrew Okey joins me to discuss his award-winning manuscript Jacopo's Contract. We also delve into writing the north, winning writing prizes and why literary agents should be expanding their outreach beyond London. Find out more: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/andrewokeyauthor.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewokey4/ Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

24 min
12/23/2025

Episode 110: Chloe de Lullington

We end 2025 on a high with episode 110 featuring novelist Chloe de Lullington. We chat about her novel, Cacoethes, writing bisexuality and why a book set in 2015 should definitely not be considered historical fiction. Find out more: https://www.northodox.co.uk/product-page/cacoethes-paperback Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cdelull.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeinthechlolane Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

20 min
12/18/2025

Episode 109: Malcolm Havard

On Northern Voices today, writer and publisher Malcolm Havard joins me to talk about his many books, the highs and lows of being an indie publisher and the literary legacy of Lisbon. Find out more: https://www.malcolmhavard.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/malhavardwriter.bsky.social Music credit: 'Water of Tyne' performed by Edinburgh University Brass Band (2009) arranged by Jack Stobbs, edited and scored for brass band by David Dye. Used with kind permission of the publisher, arranger and performers.

16 min

Northern Voices explores Northern writers (published and unpublished), storytelling and publishing. The podcast is hosted by Jen Bowden, a writer, editor and journalist with a PhD in Creative Writing from Curtin University exploring biases against the North in the UK book industry.

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