Alexandra Sheppard is the author of YA novel Oh My Gods, the story of Helen Thomas, whose dad is none other than the Greek god Zeus. Not only does Helen have all the usual teen stuff to deal with — like new friends to make and a cute boy to impress — she also has to keep her chaotic family's true identities secret. Alex talks about her love for Greek mythology, how it felt to re-read her teenage diaries, an author she and Claire love, and more. Books Mentioned on the Podcast: Oh My Gods, by Alexandra Sheppard The Everlasting Rose, by Dhonielle Clayton The Belles, by Dhonielle Clayton On The Come Up, by Angie Thomas The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas Tiny Pretty Things, by Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra Shiny Broken Pieces, by Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra Well-Read Black Girl, ed. by Glory Edim Roald Dahl's Creative Writing with Matilda Kick the Moon, by Muhammad Khan The Wall, by John Lanchester The Hunting Party, by Lucy Foley Unscripted, by Claire Handscombe ***** Support Claire on Patreon to get bonus content and personalised book recommendations. Buy Brit Lit Podcast merch to show your love for your podcast and help support it. Pre-order Claire's novel, Unscripted. Sign up to Claire's newsletter to get updates on her writing, as well as recommendations for books and podcasts. For daily news and views from British books and publishing, follow the Brit Lit Blog. Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at [email protected] ***** The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel Alexandra Sheppard Twitter / Website

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