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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 1d

My chat with singer & author Indyana Schneider is out now! 🎙️ We talk about her new book Since the World Is Ending, therapy, writing, and the characters that stay with us. Listen or watch wherever you get your podcasts. Links in Bio! #Podcast #WritersLife #booksky

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 8d

Storytelling, culture, identity. Kelechi Okafor weaves it all into her debut Awakened. 📚 A powerful voice you don’t want to miss. ✨ #KelechiOkafor #Awakened #BookTalk

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 12d

Friday afternoon = London fact time 👀☕️ Huge thanks to Tom for his question for Jonnie Fielding aka Bowl of Chalk 🙌 Episode’s out now! Watch or listen 🎧📺 Links in Bio💂‍♂️#booksky

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 13d

☕ Coffee Break with Jonnie Fielding aka Bowl of Chalk! His new book Why is Downing Street Painted Black? is out today 🎉 Listen wherever you get your podcasts + watch the full chat on YouTube. Link in bio.

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 15d

✨ Joining me today on The Conversation is author Louise Hegarty.

We dive into her journey to publication, why she turned down her very first publishing deal, and the importance of embracing imperfection along the way.

🔗Links in bio!

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 New Conversation tomorrow! I’m joined by debut author Louise Hegarty to talk about why she turned down her pre-empt, her journey to publication & her novel Fair Play. Listen on your fave podcast app + watch on YouTube! Would you have taken the deal or walked away?

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STET Podcasts @stetpodcasts.bsky.social · 16d

New Adventures in Publishing-Land today, plus a couple of great episodes from @theconversation.bsky.social this week!

Schedule for STET Podcasts: Monday 22 Sept - Adventures in Publishing-Land discussing the latest on the Anthropic AI settlement, Whether Cosy Crime is a reductive term; and we talk about Hidden author reveals and whether marketing gimmicks like that work; Tuesday 23 September - The Conversation with Nadine Matheson Ep. 158: Louise Hegarty; Thursday 25 September: Coffee Break with Jonnie Fielding AKA Bowl of Chalk

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 20d

☕️ Today I’m taking a Coffee Break with author Kathryn Sharman and we’re talking all about her debut novel The Family at Number 23.

You can, as always, listen wherever you get your podcasts and you can also watch our Coffee Break on my YouTube channel. 🎙️📺

Links are in the bio! ✨

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 20d

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Free Speech on Trial: McCarthyism Reborn and Late Night Silenced

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 22d

🎙️ Episode 156 of The Conversation is live! My guest is bestselling author Clémence Michelin. We talk about her journey from journalism to fiction, the success of The Quiet Tenant, the challenge of writing Our Last Resort, and finding joy in the process. Listen now!

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STET Podcasts @stetpodcasts.bsky.social · 23d

Page One is still on a break but great episodes from @theconversation.bsky.social and Coffee Break this week!

Weekly schedule for STET Podcasts this week

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · 29d

✨ Episode 155 · Season 4 of The Conversation podcast is here! 🎙️
My conversation with bestselling author Amy Jordan Brooks is available NOW.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube
🔗 All links in bio

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Tomorrow’s the big day! 🚨
Season 4 of The Conversation podcast is finally here. 🎙️✨

Our season premiere 🎉Episode 155 🎉 sees me in conversation with best-selling author Amy Jordan , talking about her debut novel The Dark Hours and the writing journey.

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STET Podcasts @stetpodcasts.bsky.social · Sep 8

On today's Adventures in Publishing-Land, we discuss the big Anthropic AI settlement; look at how US tariffs are affecting UK publishers and authors, and discuss James Patterson's altruistic side...

Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/13WP_dbupUw
Or listen on your favourite app (links below)

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Season 4 of The Conversation Podcast arrives next week! New Coffee Break episodes ☕️, Ko-Fi memberships + merch ✨, and full video conversations now on YouTube 🎥. Biggest season yet. Don’t miss it! 🎧

The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our last Summer Rewind is a Coffee Break with S.A. Cosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social We talk about his NYT bestselling novel King of Ashes, one of President Obama’s favourite summer reads. Listen on the podcast or watch on YouTube (Nadine Matheson Author). Season 4 of The Conversation starts Tuesday!

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STET Podcasts @stetpodcasts.bsky.social · Sep 1

A quieter week from us this week, but another chance to listen to a couple of great guests from @theconversation.bsky.social

Weekly schedule for STET Podcasts network for week beginning 1 September

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · Aug 28

☀️ Our final summer crossover with @ukpageone.bsky.social is here! 🎧Join Marco and Tariq as they chat with bestselling author, screenwriter, and director Alex Garland, creator of Ex Machina, The Beach, 28 Days Later, and the latest instalment 28 Years Later. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts!

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · Aug 26

✨ I’d love to hear from you! ✨
If you’re a listener of The Conversation, please take a few minutes to complete our short survey. Your feedback really helps shape the podcast and makes sure we’re bringing you the conversations you want to hear. 💬
👉🏾 Link: bit.ly/theconversat...

Thank you! 😁🎙️

The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · Aug 26

📚✨ Join me for a captivating conversation with [email protected] We explore his latest novel, The Midnight King, and the intricacies of writing dark fiction. A must-listen for aspiring authors! #TheMidnightKing #AuthorInterview #Podcast #booksky

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STET Podcasts @stetpodcasts.bsky.social · Aug 25

Watch on Youtube: youtu.be/MLEIGHRbw78
Or listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/62UNBQd...
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Are fans too entitled when it comes to expectations on creators? Plus - is AI writing a real threat?

YouTube video by STET Podcasts

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STET Podcasts @stetpodcasts.bsky.social · Aug 25

New ep of AIPL is out now! Lots of AI - discussing @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social's recent experiment on AI vs human authors; a (partially written with AI) book winning a prize; and looking back at the GRRM/Worldcon saga. Plus, Marco asks for sartorial advice at the end...

Links below & in bio!

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STET Podcasts @stetpodcasts.bsky.social · Aug 25

Some familiar faces on the network this week - plus a brand new episode of Adventures in Publishing-land, out later today!

Weekly schedule for STET podcasts network

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · Aug 21

✨ Summer Rewind ✨
It’s a double bubble week as we wind down summer! ☀️ This week we’re rewinding and sharing a fantastic episode from @ukpageone.bsky.social where Marco and Tariq sit down with bestselling author of A Discovery of Witches, Deborah Harkness 🖋️📚
🎧Links in Bio

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The Conversation with Nadine Matheson @theconversation.bsky.social · Aug 19

Summer Rewind 🎧 This week on The Conversation I’m joined by author + TV producer Kate Ruby. We talk domestic thrillers, collaboration in TV, and adapting books for the screen. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

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