In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Kate Sawyer about her post-apocalyptic debut The Stranding which has just been published in paperback. In this episode we discuss writing a sensory experience to make the surreal plausible, varying your writing routine and being your own biggest champion. Buy The Stranding: linktr.ee/katesawyerFollow Kate on Twitter: @KateSawyerhttps://www.mskatesawyer.com/Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsPre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmsUpcoming EventsBeing A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/Jericho Writers Summer Festival: https://jerichowriters.com/join-us/Margate Bookie: https://margatebookie.com/festival/life-as-a-debut-author/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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