A Pair of Bookends
S4 Debut Spotlight Finale: Moira Buffini on her 'Songlight' trilogy, Gender roles & The Chrysalids
23 Oct 2024
It's the FINALE of Season 4 in our Debut Spotlight series and going out with a bang, Hannah was joined by BAFTA nominated screenwriter Moira Buffini to chat about her debut novel, the first in the YA 'Songlight' trilogy. They discuss the differences in writing for screen, stage and the page, why The Chrysalids by John Wyndham stayed with her, why YA books are for everyone and loads more. If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe, tell a bookish pal etc, it all helps in reaching more of you! You can follow us via Instagram, X/Twitter & Tik TokYou can buy 'Songlight' here.Books & other recs mentioned in this episode: Powerless by Lauren RobertsYou Could Be So Pretty by Holly Bournewonder.land by Moira Buffini (play)The Chrysalids by John WyndhamThe Outrun (in cinemas right now)Thanks so much for listening, if you want to get in touch you can contact us via [email protected] or for more content find us on Patreon!
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