Forthwrite
Episodes
AMITA MURRAY
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with author Amita Murray about her process for writing Regency novels, getting to know your characters and the importance of filling her creat...
ROISIN MAGUIRE
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with novelist Roisin Maguire about being kind to yourself, filling your well as a source of creativity and the inspiration fo...
ORLAINE MCDONALD
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We chat to Orlaine Mcdonald about protecting herself as a writer, her process and what it's like to be shortlisted for an award as a debut novelist. P...
MARISA LINTON
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with YA author Marisa Linton about writing fiction as a means of refuge, bringing a wealth of academic knowledge to a creative outl...
FIONA WILLIAMS
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with prize-winning author Fiona Williams about her creative process, how it felt winning the Bridport first novel prize and giving herself tim...
KATE LORD BROWN
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We chat to Kate Lord Brown about what it takes to write a book a year around the challenges of life, her process and honouring historic women through ...
DIANA ANYAKWO
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to author Diana Anyakwo about her fascinating route into writing, where her inspiration comes from and how she balances writing with everythi...
FRANCES QUINN
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a joyful half hour talking to Frances Quinn about writing historical novels, finding out what a Titanorack is and discovering that Francis hi...
MONIQUE ROFFEY
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to the brilliant award-winning author and activist Monique Roffey. We hear a reading from her brilliant latest novel Passiont...
MARCIA HUTCHINSON
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with the absolute force of nature that is author Marcia Hutchinson. From Zumba, yoga and spin to writing brilliant books. We hear a...
JENNIFER COX
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you enjoy our conversation with author, podcast host and psychotherapist Jennifer Cox. We hear a reading from her phenomenal book Women Are An...
KIA ABDULLAH
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the wonderful Kia Abdullah about how to write a page turner, being a travel writer and the threat of AI. Follow KiaKia Abdullah is a bests...
JO MIDDLETON
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this bonus festive episode with Jo Middleton author of Happy Bloody Christmas! We talk about her incredibly speedy novel writing process, ch...
LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are in conversation with brilliant Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, on all aspects of her creative writing process, watching reality TV as rese...
ROSANNA AMAKA
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam chat creative writing with wonderful author Rosanna Amaka. Tune in for our conversation about writing to a deadline (or not), f...
RESHMA RUIA
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam chat with fabulour author Reshma Ruia. We talk about her writing from poetry, to short stories to novels and not forgetti...
KATE MORRISON
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam chat with the lovely Kate Morrison about researching her novel it before and after the dawn of the internet, having a slo...
DISHA BOSE
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam speak with fabulous author Disha Bose. We talk about writing with a young baby, finding inspiration in parenting forums and whe...
KATE SAWYER
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to brilliant author Kate Sawyer, about killing your darlings, doing character development work by watching reality TV and breaking y...
REBECCA RYAN
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with ever so lovely Rebecca Ryan about prioritising her writing, her way into being published and the cost of a tin of beans. Follo...
EFFIE BLACK
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam talk to Women's Prize longlisted author Effie Black about how it felt for her debut In Defense of the Act to be nomin...
CHIKODILI EMELUMADU
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam chat to Chikodili Emelumadu about her brilliant book Dazzling and the process of writing it. Also the wisdom of leaning into yo...
LOLA JAYE
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam chat to Lola Jaye about her writing process, from finding inspiration in the National Portrait Gallery, to interviewing family ...
ELLA FOOTE
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam chat to Ella Foote, about all things writing. Dive in to hear how Ella turned her passion for open water swimming into a ...
PAM WILLIAMS
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand new series of Forthwrite, the podcast formerly known as Writing Around The Kids. In this episode Anna and Sam talk with Women's...
MIRA SHAH
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Anna chat to Mira Shah about writing her debut novel during the pandemic and working around a full time job. Mira V Shah is a #1 bestselling ...
HANNAH EATON
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam dive into a brilliant chat with graphic novelist Hannah Eaton. We find out her process of drawing and writing stories, includin...
LUCE BRETT
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Sam talk to Luce Brett about writing from personal experience and becoming an advocate for women's health. Luce is the author of PMSL the fir...
UJU ASIKA
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sam and Anna speak with the wonderful Uju Asika, about her love of 'wild' writing, how much of yourself to put into your work and the ...
CATHY HAYWARD
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Sam speak to Cathy Hayward about her writing process, getting up early and running an independent bookshop. Plus enjoy a reading from her nov...
NICOLA GILL
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam chat with Nicola Gill about her writing process, her road to getting published and how it felt to get published during the pand...
JACQUELINE CROOKS
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Sam chat to Women's Prize 2022 short-listed author Jacqueline Crooks about her creative process, keeping her writing free and we hear a readi...
PHILIPPA EAST
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat to fabulous Philippa East, about balancing her writing and psychology practices, creating great characters and we hear a reading fro...
ELIZABETH HAYNES
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On our episode this week we chat with wonderful Elizabeth Haynes. Our chat takes in NaNoWriMo, writing across genres and the freedom that can be found...
NICOLA WILLIAMS
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam chat to the brilliant Nicola Williams about writing in a busy schedule and serendipity, plus a reading from her novel Unt...
ANNIE GARTHWAITE
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam chat to wonderful Annie Garthwaite, about her long journey to writing, her process and whether she thinks its ok to make things...
KIT DE WAAL
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this brand new series of Writing Around The Kids Podcast, to kick us off we chat with the ever so wonderful Kit de Waal. Listen for her re...
SHARON DUGGAL
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam chat to Sharon Duggal. Sharon writes novels and short stories. Her second novel, Should We Fall Behind (2020, Bluemoose Books) ...
JOSIE LLOYD
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Sam talk to Josie Lloyd about writing, sea swimming and landing a huge book deal for her debut novel. Josie Lloyd is the best selling author ...
LOUISE FEIN
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam chat to Louise Fein about writing historical fiction and where she finds her inspiration. Find her Tik Tok series on writing ti...
JACQUELINE ROY
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Roy was born and raised in London. Her father was Jamaican and her mother was English and she comes from a family of writers. She hated the...
LISA JEWELL
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Anna and Sam chat to fabulous Lisa Jewell, about her amazing career, her creepy characters and writing by the seat of her pants...
ANDREINA CORDANI
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writing chat with this week’s guest Andreina Cordani, about writing for young adults and her dubious browser history. Before writing her first novel...
GILLIAN HARVEY
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Gillian Harvey about how she writes around her five children. After graduating from university in 2000 with a degree in English literature,...
KATE LEE
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Sam talk to Kate Lee about what it is to write for different age ranges and how she finds inspiration for her novels. Kate is the author of...
LORRAINE BROWN
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We chat to Lorraine about writing in lockdown and using your neighbours for inspiration. Lorraine lives in London with her partner and their 10-year-...
LAURA WILKINSON
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Sam talk to novelist Laura Wilkinson about her process as well as hearing her read from her novel, Crossing the Line. Laura Wilkinson is a...
CATHERINE COOPER
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Cooper chats to Sam and Anna about her process and setting her books in glamorous places. Catherine Cooper is Sunday Times Bestseller of th...
VICTORIA DOWD
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anna and Sam for this chat with Victoria Dowd, journey with us into Victoria's brilliant/bonkers writing process. Victoria is the award-winning a...
JUDITH BRYAN
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of season two, Anna and Sam chat to Judith Bryan. Judith Bryan’s short fiction, non-fiction and poetry appear in various ...
LOU TONDEUR
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Sam chat to Lou Tondeur about her process and inspiration, Lou shares some brilliant tips for writing including how traffic lights can help y...
SUSAN ALLOTT
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam talk to Susan Allott about writing a thriller and how Australia has influenced her writing. Susan Allott grew up on...
VICTORIA SCOTT
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna & Sam chat to the lovely Victoria Scott Victoria has been a journalist for two decades, working for outlets including the BBC, Al J...
HOLLY RACE
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam talk to Holly Race. Holly reads from the first of her trilogy, Midnight's Twins. Holly is an author and script edit...
NIKKI SMITH
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam are chatting with Nikki Smith. Nikki studied English Literature at Birmingham University, before pursuing a career in finance w...
ROSIE WALKER
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode Anna and Sam talk to Rosie Walker about her process, writing with a young baby and what's on her bookshelf, as well as hear her read f...
ZOË SOMMERVILLE
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam have all the writing chat with Zoë Sommerville, including a reading from her novel The Marsh House and some gentle advic...
KILEY DUNBAR
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam talk to Kiley Dunbar. Kiley reads from her novel, The Borrow a Bookshop Holiday and we discuss her writing and the power ...
JO CLEGG
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam are chatting all things writing with Jo Clegg. Listen to hear Jo read an extract from her brand new book, as well as how writin...
REBECCA LEY
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anna and Sam chat to Rebecca Ley and she reads from her new novel The Trip, which is out now as an Ebook. Rebecca has been a journalis...
BETH MILLER
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Beth Miller reads an extract from 'The Woman Who Came Back to Life' and chats to Anna and Sam about the nuts and bolts of her writing ...
EVE AINSWORTH
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anna and Sam chat to Eve Ainsworth. Eve reads chapter 1 of her latest book Duckling and we talk all things writing. Eve Ainswort...
LISA ALLEN AGOSTINI
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of our podcast. In this episode we chat to Women's Prize for Fiction 2022 shortlisted author the very fabulous Lisa ...