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Mark Stay's Creative Differences

A Books and Arts podcast

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About the show

A monthly podcast where I talk to writer friends about those little things that make a big difference to their craft and careers in the hope that we can give readers some insight to the creative process, and writers and creative folk practical advice that they can actually use! The podcast is a recording of a monthly livestream.

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Simon McCleave: "Drink lots of Coffee..." | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

50 min

Simon McCleave is the multi million-selling crime novelist of the DI Ruth Hunter Snowdonia Series. Simon takes us from his first play at the Edinburgh Festival through being a script editor, screenwriter and novelist, and he gives us the secret to his prolific output... WE DISCUSS: How he took the pace of TV writing and applied it to fiction How a ride-along with the police taught him some important lessons And he has tons of tips for writers new to self-publishing... Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

POPPY T PERRY: IF NOT NOW, WHEN? | MARK STAY'S CREATIVE DIFFERENCES

58 min

Author and illustrator Poppy T Perry tells us how her debut, Dead Real, was partly inspired by one of her children asking the all important question, "If not now, Mummy, when?" Get inspired and get writing with a fab episode where we discuss... How breaking rules helps you develop your voiceUsing zines to promote your books And the joys of being a 5am writer (no, really!) LINKS Poppy's website https://www.poppytperry.com Our previous episodes with GB Ralph and Mike Shackle... https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/2024/12/02/episode-4-with-mike-shackle/ https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/2024/12/12/episode-5-with-gb-ralph-share-the-excitment/  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Ivy Ngeow: The Mistakes Make You | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

51 min

Award-winning author Ivy Ngeow returns with a page-turning thriller In Safe Hands. We discuss: Why books are like buildings How art is built on observation Why we shouldn't fear our mistakes and much more! LINKS https://writengeow.com Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

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Simon McCleave: "Drink lots of Coffee..." | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

50 min

Simon McCleave is the multi million-selling crime novelist of the DI Ruth Hunter Snowdonia Series. Simon takes us from his first play at the Edinburgh Festival through being a script editor, screenwriter and novelist, and he gives us the secret to his prolific output... WE DISCUSS: How he took the pace of TV writing and applied it to fiction How a ride-along with the police taught him some important lessons And he has tons of tips for writers new to self-publishing... Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

POPPY T PERRY: IF NOT NOW, WHEN? | MARK STAY'S CREATIVE DIFFERENCES

58 min

Author and illustrator Poppy T Perry tells us how her debut, Dead Real, was partly inspired by one of her children asking the all important question, "If not now, Mummy, when?" Get inspired and get writing with a fab episode where we discuss... How breaking rules helps you develop your voiceUsing zines to promote your books And the joys of being a 5am writer (no, really!) LINKS Poppy's website https://www.poppytperry.com Our previous episodes with GB Ralph and Mike Shackle... https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/2024/12/02/episode-4-with-mike-shackle/ https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/2024/12/12/episode-5-with-gb-ralph-share-the-excitment/  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Ivy Ngeow: The Mistakes Make You | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

51 min

Award-winning author Ivy Ngeow returns with a page-turning thriller In Safe Hands. We discuss: Why books are like buildings How art is built on observation Why we shouldn't fear our mistakes and much more! LINKS https://writengeow.com Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Tim Sullivan: Organic Red Herrings | Mark Stay's Creative Differences

52 min

Tim Sullivan, author of the bestselling DS George Cross series talks about his latest book The Tailor, his extraordinary career in film, TV and crime fiction... WE DISCUSS Writing outside of your own experience The importance of titles and why character is king And how to write a whodunnit without knowing who did it... LINKS Tim's Website: https://timsullivan.co.uk In the Can: https://timsullivan.co.uk/about/in-the-can/ Green Room with Paul Austin Ardoin: https://youtu.be/-Ylor2NWo1k?si=NQaal4nu2AafT0G4  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Plotting for Writers who don't Plot... A Green Room special with Paul Austin Ardoin

57 min

A bonus episode with special guest Paul Austin Ardoin. Paul is the author of Fenway Stevenson Mysteries and he joined me and Green Room members to discuss his brilliant new nonfiction book, Outlining for Novelists who don't Outline, which is packed with tips for pantser writers who want more control over their story without losing their voice. We discuss: If you can you pants a mystery Creating vivid characters Coping with disappearing sidekicks and much more! This is the sort of stuff that we discuss in my online writing group The Green Room all the time and I'm planning on having more special guests in the future. You can join today! There's more about the Green Room here... https://markstaywrites.com/the-green-room/ LINKS Paul's website: https://paulaustinardoin.com  Outlining for Novelists who don't Outline: https://paulaustinardoin.com/products/outlining-for-novelists-who-dont-outline  Bestseller Experiment Ben Aaronovitch episode: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ep22-ben-aaronovitch-great-bollocking/   Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Elwood Flynn: I'm a Nice Person | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep 25

1 hr 9 min

Elwood Flynn, author of Pulp Western Hot Lead, insists that he doesn't know where the brutal violence in his books comes from and that he's a perfectly nice person really. WE DISCUSS: Launching a new series with multiple formats including a gift box set How he once wrote a book in a day And how being a fan of Westerns can be politically challenging... And much more! LINKS Elwood Flynn https://elwoodflynn.com How Andrew wrote a novel in a day: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ep384-andrew-chapman-how-to-write-a-bestseller-in-a-day/ Joe Hill on the Bestseller Experiment https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ep19-joe-hill/  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Michael S Jackson: Leaving Gifts for my Future Self | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep24

1 hr 15 min

Michael S Jackson, author of the epic Ringlander fantasy series, reveals how he lets the first draft storytelling flow in order to leave himself material that he can use in edits and rewrites. He also shares details of his new Kickstarter campaign! WE DISCUSS: The balance between story, magic and worldbuilding The importance of cover art and creating beautiful books And the important of the Rubik's Cube to his state of mind... And much more! LINKS Michael's website: https://mjackson.co.uk/  Michael's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikestepjack/ringlander-the-path-and-the-way-tome-edition/ Michael's Author Interviews: https://authorinterviews.co.uk The Miro app: https://miro.com Modern Family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Family Karnivool: https://www.karnivool.com This is How You Lose The Time War - by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone (this is an affiliate link and I earn pennies if you order using this link): https://amzn.to/4amdYGk Widow’s Bay on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/widows-bay/umc.cmc.1zzly0vah46bnvnwf0qkrjhh2 King Sorrow by Joe Hill (another affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4a8yREV Unwelcome on Netflix! https://www.netflix.com/title/81552865 Craig Mazin's How To Write a Movie talk... https://youtu.be/i27IKil-LXw?si=jpYDSH2xSlQ1CO3m Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Karen Storey: I Get This Build Up of Excitement | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep23

58 min

Karen Storey, award-winning author of the brilliant debut novel THE APPROVAL OF SHEEP, reveals how her stories let her know when they're ready to be written. WE DISCUSS: A brilliant tip for writing award-winning short stories Why you need to get a website and newsletter right now And why her cat gets more fan mail that she does... And much more! LINKS Karen's website: https://karenstoreyauthor.com  The Law of Consequences short story collection: https://books2read.com/b/mvzrW2 Quite Ugly One Morning (I earn commission if you purchase using this link): https://amzn.to/3OMLiit Raye: https://rayeofficial.com Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Kathleen Whyman: Bring Your Imagination | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep22

1 hr 1 min

Kathleen Whyman, author of the MOTHER OF ALL COMEBACKS, reveals how her brilliantly funny novels are a combination of real life, invention and her imagination... WE DISCUSS: Receiving her first publisher rejection, aged 10! How an encounter in the loo led to her debut Balancing writing with marketing and PR... And much more! LINKS Kathleen's website  Kathleen's Unboxing Video The Julie Wassmer episode The Amazon links below are affiliate links and I earn commission if you buy with them... Zippo by Richard Cave Shrinking The Other Bennet Sister Don't Make Me Laugh by Julia Raeside Pixie by Jill Dawson Qualityland by Marc-Uwe Kling Katherine Priddy, These Frightening Machines A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Julie Wassmer: Libraries have a Special Meaning for me | Creative Differences LIVE

1 hr 4 min

I speak to Julie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries and screenwriter on shows like Eastenders in a special episode, recorded LIVE at the Staines Library Hub as part of the Escalate Arts Festival. We Discuss: How Julie's TV experience affected the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries Using dictation and writing by hand The role that libraries played in Julie's writing journey And much more! (And there's a lovely bit with some horsies) LINKS https://juliewassmer.com A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. And a very special thank you to the team at the Staines Library Hub, Susan Dinmore at Surrey Arts and everyone who came to the recording on the day. Support the show: Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there’s more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/ Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Jeremy Szal: I Grew Up With The Book | Mark Stay's Creative Differences ep20

1 hr 4 min

Jeremy Szal tells us how he has grown as a writer while creating the Common Trilogy, an epic space opera with 'messy, difficult emotional conflicts'. WE ALSO DISCUSS: Tips for writing short stories And his experiences of Worldcon in China And much more! LINKS: Jeremy's website: https://jeremyszal.com Tickets for the live show with Julie Wassmer: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/escalate-arts-literature-festival-mark-stays-creative-differences-podcast-tickets-1980991706521? Ghost of Yotei: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Yōtei Stardew Valley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stardew_Valley Attack on Titan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Titan_(TV_series) Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Knight_of_the_Seven_Kingdoms_(TV_series) Marty Supreme: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Supreme Avatar: Fire and Ash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash Eyes of the Void by Adrian Tchaikovsky: https://amzn.to/3N6BcYI (this is an affiliate link and I can earn commission if you use it) Strength of the Few by James Islington: https://amzn.to/4ue7cLo (this is an affiliate link and I can earn commission if you use it) Beastars (manga): https://amzn.to/4uh3xMX (this is an affiliate link and I can earn commission if you use it) Mono (band): https://www.monoofjapan.com Sigur Ros (band) https://sigurros.com Oasis (band): https://www.oasisinet.com Small Prophets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Prophets Spectators by Brian K Vaughan and artist Niko Henrichon: https://okcomics.co.uk/products/spectators-hardcover-by-brian-k-vaughan-and-niko-henrichon A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show: Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there’s more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/ Suppo...

Ellis Blackwood: I Hate Plotting | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep19

37 min

Ellis Blackwood is the author of the brilliant Samuel Pepys Mysteries and had a previous career writing about his love of Doctor Who, David Bowie and once made a very strange video with me on Youtube (we were young and needed the money)... WE ALSO DISCUSS... Rapid Publishing & Series arcs Historical accuracy versus story And why he hates plotting (but does it anyway)... LINKS Ellis Blackwood's books: https://ellisblackwood.com/ Dalek, I Loved You: https://youtu.be/fdV_EAU9UiU?si=-rWkwoUcejAO2hoU   Plottr: https://plottr.com/ The End of Gods Unboxing Video: https://youtu.be/wxNBVxpn2_A Shire Books: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/series/shire-library/ The Traitors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Traitors_(British_TV_series) Ski Sunday: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006v8fc  The Winter Olympics: https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026 Public Service Broadcasting: https://www.publicservicebroadcasting.net/  Ben Elton (this is an affiliate link, so I earn money if you buy using this) A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Caimh McDonnell: Notice When You're Doing Your Best Writing | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Ep 18

41 min

Caimh McDonnell is the author of the Bunny McGarry trilogy (not a trilogy) and the Stranger Times series (definitely a series) and his latest RING THE BELLS is one of my favourite books of the year. In this festive special, we discuss: How travel triggers story ideasThe value of short storiesWhy calling something a trilogy is a bad ideaAnd why it's crucial to take note of when you're writing good stuff, and much more! LINKS Caimh's website: https://whitehairedirishman.com Joe Abercrombie backlist: https://joeabercrombie.com Down Cemetery Road: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_Cemetery_Road Raye: Where is my husband? https://youtu.be/rK5TyISxZ_M?si=MrCHrv-qT5utGNGp Scriptnotes book: https://scriptnotesbook.com Death by Lightning: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_by_Lightning Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary: https://youtu.be/K6qj09OHvjw?si=yy0U7jHlvzIDqUgu A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Gavin G Smith: Know Your Own Worth | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 17

52 min

Gavin G Smith writes gripping science fiction and his latest is ALIEN CULT, a terrific murder mystery noir set in the ALIENS universe. We Discuss: Writing for other people's IP, including games and film novelisations The crucial difference between a consistent universe and fan service Why he might enjoy research too much And why it's more important than ever for authors to value their work LINKS Gavin's website: https://www.gavingsmith.com/    Pre-Order The End of Gods paperback: https://witchesofwoodville.com/product/the-end-of-gods-paperback/ Mark's comic con playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo_4ntDELMUt20rTdaXBuENcRk5y4wtQX&si=--4DAUYlIHdEYzR1 WHAT'S GIVING US JOY Baldur’s Gate 3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_3 Where Eagles Dare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_Eagles_Dare Bond: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Your_Eyes_Only_(film) Paddington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_(film) The Holiday: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holiday Die Hard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard Young Sherlock Holmes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Sherlock_Holmes Roofworld: (I earn commission if you buy via this link) https://amzn.to/4aloBKv The Holly King by Kate Rusby: https://youtu.be/cGHkq2rE57M?si=9L2x-1S4FmVo0Rjb The Holdovers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holdovers The Beatles Anthology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_Anthology_(TV_series) A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the va-jingle. Support the show: Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Jeevani Charika: Doing Funky Things | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 16

31 min

Jeevani Charika writes award nominated romantic women’s fiction and romcoms. She’s written books on how to write romcoms, and sustaining a career as a writer and she also has an amazing YouTube channel teaching authors how to use Canva to make marketing graphics Her latest book How Can I Resist You is out now! We Discuss: What she's learned from her love of Korean dramasHow 'writing tighter' has been good for her prose styleHow oversleeping led to a breakthrough in her careerWhy she enjoys doing funky things with Canva and much more... LINKS Jeevani's website: www.rhodabaxter.com  Jeevani's Canva Tips Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@jeevanicharika Jeevani's Substack: https://substack.com/@canvatips4author What's Giving Us Joy... A Merry Little Ex-mas (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81735104 T Kingfisher's books with the Paladins  (I earn commission if you click on this link): https://amzn.to/49ZV358 A Mind of My Own, Kathy Burke (I earn commission if you click on this link): https://amzn.to/4ovrNGJ Cole Haddon’s 5am Storytalk: https://colehaddon.substack.com 50 Years of Shit Robots: https://shows.acast.com/fifty-years-of-shit-robots Film Stories: https://filmstories.co.uk/category/podcast/ Pluribus: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/pluribus/umc.cmc.37axgovs2yozlyh3c2cmwzlza A huge thanks to Emily for production assistance, to Kai Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle. Support the show Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/ Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrite...

Pernille Hughes: Lock Yourself in a Room | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 15

1 hr 7 min

Pernille Hughes is the author of TEN YEARS, PROBABLY THE BEST KISS IN THE WORLD and PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE; novels brimming with warmth, wit and unforgettable characters. And now she's back with her new novel A COPENHAGEN SNOWMANCE, which is here to herald in Christmas. Yes, I said the C-word! What of it?? WE DISCUSS: Discovering your voice Hygge Hero drafts Finding your tribe Writing on HRT and why you should lock yourself in a room with a glass of wine when writing... and much more! LINKS Pernille's website: www.pernillehughes.com  Writing Regency England by Jayne Davis: https://www.jaynedavisromance.co.uk/writing-regency-england/ What's Giving us Joy... Celebrity Traitors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celebrity_Traitors  Slow Horses: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Horses The Great Pottery Throw Down: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Pottery_Throw_Down Ludovico Einaudi: https://ludovicoeinaudi.com/  Vitamin String Quartet: https://www.vitaminstringquartet.com/ Mr MC Grammar: https://www.mrmcgrammar.com/  Christmas on Fifth Avenue by Julie Caplin: (I earn commission if you click on this link) https://amzn.to/4paxDP1 Christmas at the Scottish Lodge by Donna Ashcroft: (I earn commission if you click on this link) https://amzn.to/48zsM3V Cressida McLaughlin, The Secret Mistletoe Promise: (I earn commission if you click on this link) https://amzn.to/49Af4yT Human Croquet by Kate Atkinson: (I earn commission if you click on this link) https://amzn.to/4og65Gy Alan Partridge: How Are You?: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002hcb7/how-are-you-its-alan-partridge  Katherine Priddy: Matches: https://www.katherinepriddy.co.uk/home/  A huge thanks to Emily for production assistance, to Kai Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle.  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers B...

Lucy Strange: How Scary is too Scary? | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 14

54 min

Lucy Strange is an award-winning children’s author whose books feel like classic children’s literature, but are written in a style that is engaging and accessible for today’s younger readers. Most recently she’s collaborated with artist Pam Smy on their spooky, funny new series Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries! Often inspired by folklore and fairy tales, Lucy combines historical settings with touches of magic and fantasy to create utterly convincing worlds in which anything might happen. And before becoming a professional writer, Lucy worked as an English teacher for fifteen years. Having also trained and worked as an actor, Lucy narrates her own audiobooks, winning the 2019 Audie Award for The Secret of Nightingale Wood. WE DISCUSS: Collaborating with illustrators What Lucy learned from abridging Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Writer's Block and how to deal with it And how scary is too scary when writing for children? And much more! LINKS Lucy's Website: https://www.lucystrange.org The Episode with GB Ralph: https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/2024/12/12/episode-5-with-gb-ralph-share-the-excitment/ What's Giving Us Joy... Essex Serpent, Sarah Perry: https://serpentstail.com/work/the-essex-serpent/ Instead of a Letter, Diana Athill: https://granta.com/products/instead-of-a-letter/ Once Upon a River, Diane Setterfield: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/437745/once-upon-a-river-by-diane-setterfield/9781784163631 Death at the Sign of the Rook, Kate Atkinson: https://www.kateatkinson.co.uk/books/death-at-the-sign-of-the-rook/ Buckingham Nicks: https://www.roughtrade.com/product/lindsey-buckingham-and-stevie-nicks/buckingham-nicks Superstore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstore_(TV_series) Robert Redford: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Redford A huge thanks to Emily for production assistance, to Kai Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle.  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai...

GD Wright: A Weird Way of Getting Published. | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 13

51 min

GD Wright is the author of the bestselling AFTER THE STORM and INTO THE FIRE, and he’s genuinely one of the nicest guys in the business with an extraordinary tale to tell: he was a copper, then due to health issues had to retire aged 30, and if you know Gary at all you’ll know that he’s had a few challenges this year… but he’s come through and was an amazing guest on the livestream. He talks frankly his strange route to publication, creating a writing habit, how his work was optioned when he was self-published and much, much more... LINKS GD Wright's website: https://authorgdwright.com Love Never Dies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Never_Dies_(musical)  Alien: Earth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Earth Fisk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisk_(TV_series) Ring the Bells: https://thestrangertimes.co.uk/ring-the-bells/ Brett McKenzie: https://bretmckenzie.os.fan A huge thanks to Emily Stay for production assistance, to Kai Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the jingle.  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Rowan Coleman: WHAT WOULD CHARLOTTE BRONTË DO? | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 12

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Bestselling and award-winning author Rowan Coleman joined me to discuss her new book Never Tear Us Apart, revealing how a family photo inspired her to research in Malta, why she wrote her next book, The Good Boy, under a pen name, then there was something about quantum physics, and ultimately she asks the question we all want an answer to in any situation: What would Charlotte Brontë do? This was a really fun chat with tons of great advice for writers. LINKS ROWAN'S WEBSITE https://rowancoleman.co.uk ROWAN'S SUBSTACK ON QUANTUM PHYSICS: https://substack.com/home/post/p-168285742 ROWAN'S CURTIS BROWN COURSE: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writing-romantic-and-commercial-fiction MURDERBOT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderbot_(TV_series) SINNERS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinners_(2025_film) INVINCIBLE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invincible_(TV_series) HOW TO WRITE A FANTASY BATTLE BY SUZANNAH ROWNTREE: https://suzannahrowntree.weebly.com/nonfiction.html CMAT: https://cmatbaby.com  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Nicola Whyte: THE PERCOLATION | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 11

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I had a wonderful time chatting to Nicola Whyte the debut writer of 10 Marchfield Square about how she was inspired by the nooks of London and Douglas Adams's whodunnits. We also discuss planning the middle of a novel, "soft boiled crime", designing author websites, and we get nostalgic about the Ottakars book chain and much, much more! LINKS NICOLA'S WEBSITE: http://nicolawhyte.com  PERSON OF INTEREST: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Person_of_Interest_(TV_series) ALL THE LOST SOULS BY AMIE JORDAN: https://amzn.to/4kY7nVZ MASSIVE ATTACK AND TONY COLLIER: LIVE WITH ME: https://youtu.be/o_mi7rD-_9c?si=XwCdYrJQ8T9we5Xv CULTURES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultures_(video_game) MOTHERING SUNDAY: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothering_Sunday_(film) ROSALINE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosaline_(film) WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THEIR FRIENDS BY STUART MACONIE: https://amzn.to/4newlSE POKER FACE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poker_Face_(TV_series) THE BOOKS BESIDE MY BED BY PAUL ARMFIELD: https://paularmfield.com/shop/ Mark Stay's Comic Con dates... PORTSMOUTH – SUNDAY 22ND JUNE TENTERDEN STEAMPUNK FESTIVAL – SAT 28TH JUNE BASILDON – SUNDAY 29TH LFCC FRIDAY 4TH, SAT 5TH, SUN 6TH JULY MIDLANDS COMIC CON SAT 12TH, SUN 13TH JULY GUILDFORD SAT 19TH JULY For more dates in pop over to https://markstaywrites.com/diary-and-appearances/  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Sarah Pinborough: THE LIES WE TELL | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 10

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I chat with Sarah Pinborough, the bestselling and award-winning author of Behind Her Eyes about her new thriller We Live Here Now, spooky houses, her method of 'triple writing', going on tour and the lies we tell each other... LINKS The book links are affiliate links and I earn a wee bit of commission if you buy from them. WE LIVE HERE NOW: https://amzn.to/44IfsJg  LAUNCH AT WATERSTONES MILTON KEYNES ON WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-sarah-pinborough/milton-keynes-midsummer-place? SARAH'S US TOUR: https://us.macmillan.com/tours/sarah-pinborough-we-live-here-now/   MOBLAND: https://www.paramountplus.com/gb/shows/mobland/  THE HANDMAID'S TALE: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-handmaids-tale? DOPE THIEF: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/dope-thief/umc.cmc.2prcvu6fnh4bue7d9iaswpsw7  TUBI FOR JACK PALANCE HORROR: https://tubitv.com  YOU KILLED ME FIRST BY JOHN MARRS: https://amzn.to/3SHjZUQ THE HAMLET BY JOANNA CORRANCE: https://amzn.to/45bwFuI  PAM KOWOLSKI IS A MONSTER BY SARAH LANGHAM: https://amzn.to/4jRtiO2 THE DEVILS BY JOE ABERCROMBIE: https://amzn.to/4djApfE ANDOR IT AIN'T ME BY EMILY ZECK: https://youtu.be/hPZcSGCAI9Q?si=pY_Tzxtkf9Dp_Xzl  COME AND MEET MARK AT A COMIC CON https://markstaywrites.com/diary-and-appearances/ Mark Chadbourn on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chadbourn.bsky.social The Mike Shackle episode: https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/2024/12/02/episode-4-with-mike-shackle/ Edit by Kai Newton Production assistance by Emily Stay Jingle by Dom Currie Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Tracy Buchanan: "CELEBRATE THE GOOD STUFF!" | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 9

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Tracy Buchanan is the bestselling author of the Dr Vanessa Marwood thrillers and she runs one of the best author groups on Facebook and is a brilliant advocate for authors. We discuss: Which comes first: research or plot? If authors can still earn a living from writing Growing maggots for research purposes And much more! My apologies for the quality of my mic for this episode. I had a dodgy connection and sound a wee bit toppy! Edit by Kai Newton Production assistance by Emily Stay Jingle by Dom Currie LINKS TRACY'S WEBSITE: www.tracy-buchanan.com  THE SAVVY WRITERS' SNUG FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/savvywriterssnug/  KINGDOM COME DELIVERANCE 2: https://kingdomcomerpg.com/  ASSASSIN'S CREED SHADOWS: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/assassins-creed/shadows LANA DEL RAY: https://youtu.be/nDYY3nJ7a0s?si=CWI1sTc_iFAnErWq  CARELESS PEOPLE BY SARA WYNN-WILLIAMS: https://amzn.to/4lYWT9J (Amazon affiliate link: I earn money if you click/buy using this) SUPREMACY BY PARMY OLSEN: https://amzn.to/4lUgrfn (Amazon affiliate link: I earn money if you click/buy using this) CONCLAVE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(film)  THE LAST OF US: https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us  ANDOR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andor_(TV_series)  WRITING FOR LOVE AND/OR MONEY BY FRANK D GILROY: https://amzn.to/42VdzWT  SAMANTHA FISH, SWEET SOUTHERN SOUNDS: https://youtu.be/3rhUFAdfEjA?si=tuzMbqt3YwOxREmX  THE BESTSELLER EXPERIMENT EPISODE WITH ENTERTAINMENT LAWYERS ON COPYRIGHT/LYRICS ETC: https://bestsellerexperiment.com/ep32-legal-eagles/  COME AND MEET MARK STAY IN MAY 2025 AT: MAIDSTONE 4TH MAY: https://www.creedconventions.com/event/maidstone-comic-con/  BEYOND THE BOOK FESTIVAL, BRIGHTON: https://www.beyondthebookfestival.org  READING 11TH MAY: https://www.creedconventions.com/event/reading-comic-con/  TONBRIDGE 18TH MAY: https://strikingevents.com/tonbridge/ MCM COMIC CON LONDON 23-25 MAY: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/london/en-us/guests/guest-profile.html?gtID=3...

Nadine Matheson: "THROW EVERYTHING AT IT!" | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 8

54 min

Nadine Matheson is the bestselling author of the DI Henley crime thrillers and presenter of the Conversation Podcast. We discuss:  Writing as a planner Nadine's great tip for finishing first drafts Why not reading the small print was great for her career We have a fun rant about META and book piracy And much more! Edit by Kai Newton Production assistance by Emily Stay Jingle by Dom Currie LINKS NADINE'S WEBSITE: https://www.nadinematheson.com   THE KILL LIST: https://www.nadinematheson.com/books/  THE CONVERSATION WITH NADINE MATHESON PODCAST: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2085770  NADINE'S HURRICANE BERYL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/C-Ni1jsC5ek?si=vsj1JbYBS4m6zBKo  NADINE'S INSTAGRAM (for sunrises!): https://www.instagram.com/queennads/  THE ATLANTIC ARTICLE ON META & BOOK PIRACY: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/libgen-meta-openai/682093/ THE APPLE NEWS EDITION OF THE SAME STORY: https://apple.news/AiV51zQuQRiybWkFxjdjxsA  THE GREEN ROOM: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers  INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE: https://indianajones.bethesda.net/  TOP CHEF: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Chef HOMICIDE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homicide:_Life_on_the_Street  THE STUDIO: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/the-studio/umc.cmc.7518algxc4lsoobtsx30dqb52  CLASSIC FM MOVIES: https://www.classicfm.com/movies/  COME AND MEET MARK STAY IN APRIL 2025 AT: HERNE BAY: https://www.phaserevents.co.uk/events/  MAIDENHEAD: https://www.bolt-events.com/maidenhead-comic-con LUTON: https://www.bolt-events.com/luton-comic-con FORT AMHERST: https://www.facebook.com/events/1289732272462565  BANBURY: https://www.bolt-events.com/banbury-comic-con  SOUTHAMPTON: https://www.creedconventions.com/event/southampton-comic-con/  BEYOND THE BOOK FESTIVAL, BRIGHTON: https://www.beyondthebookfestival.org  Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: h...

Gareth L Powell: Future's Edge | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 7

51 min

Award-winning author Gareth L Powell takes us into the future with his latest science fiction novel Future's Edge. We discuss: Writing SF in an era when fact is in danger of overtaking fiction Running the Stars and Sabers imprint with Jendia Gammon Why most authors now need a second job The importance of tea in the creative process And much more! Edit by Kai Newton Production assistance by Emily Stay Jingle by Dom Currie LINKS GARETH'S BOOKS: https://www.garethlpowell.com STARS AND SABERS PUBLISHING: https://www.starsandsabers.com    UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_basic_income THE USBORN BOOK OF THE FUTURE: https://amzn.to/41Er51Y SHOW YOUR WORK BY AUSTIN KLEON: https://amzn.to/4h7PS2T ON WRITING BY STEPHEN KING: https://amzn.to/4h7PS2T DANSE MACABRE BY STEPHEN KING: https://amzn.to/41lkYyc THE ORGANISED WRITER BY ANTONY JOHNSON: https://amzn.to/3F3dqse THERE ARE RIVERS IN THE SKY BY ELIF SHAFAK: https://amzn.to/4inEGQw SUTEJ SINGH, NANDINI SRIKAR: KAADAMBARI: https://sutejsingh.com/music-kaadambari MYTHIC QUEST: https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/mythic-quest/umc.cmc.1nfdfd5zlk05fo1bwwetzldy3 BEST POSSIBLE PLACE, WORST POSSIBLE TIME BY BARRY SONNENFELD: https://amzn.to/4bkiEMt FILM STORIES PODCAST: https://filmstories.co.uk/podcast-page/episodes/ FLINT IN THE BONES KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flint-in-the-bones/flint-in-the-bones COME AND MEET MARK STAY AT: CRAWLEY COMIC CON ON 8TH MARCH: https://strikingevents.com/crawley/ PETERBOROUGH COMIC CON ON 9TH MARCH: https://strikingevents.com/peterborough/ MILTON KEYNES MEGA COMIC CON ON 22ND MARCH: https://strikingevents.com/milton-keynes-mega-comic-con/  BOURNEMOUTH COMIC CON ON 23RD MARCH: https://strikingevents.com/milton-keynes-mega-comic-con/ Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy...

Nicola May: "Persistence over Resistance" | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 6

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Nicola May is the author of heartwarming and funny romantic comedies, including the hugely successful Ferry Lane and Cockleberry Bay series, she’s a great champion for indie authors and she’s here to kick off 2025 with another bestseller ‘How Do I Tell You?’ We discuss: Tips for writing romcoms The key differences between self publishing, traditional publishing and digital-first publishers Balancing serious themes with heartwarming fiction And much more! LINKS Nicola's website: https://www.nicolamay.com  The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers   Kinky Boots Musical UK Tour 2025: https://youtu.be/Qk140ZLNSU8?si=Uq7OY_irrADdHD7I   Rivals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivals_(TV_series)  Paul Mescal in A Streetcar Named Desire: https://www.thephoenixtheatre.co.uk/shows/a-streetcar-named-desire Katherine Priddy and Simon Armitage: https://youtu.be/H4OxfhUCggU?si=h7ysPElUCMr4hx2m   Julian Barr's Worldbreaker: https://books2read.com/u/brjRLZ  American Primeval: https://www.netflix.com/title/81457507  Edit by Kai Newton Production assistance by Emily Stay Jingle by Dom Currie Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

GB Ralph "Share the Excitement!" | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 5

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In this special festive edition of the podcast I welcome GB Ralph, author of the cozy Milverton Mysteries series! We discuss: Slow burn romanceWriting in scenes and converting them to chaptersChapter word count analysis (it gets nerdy!)Tips for book launchesTips for writing on your commute and how Gavin wrote his debut novel on his phoneWhat he learned from switching from romcoms to cozy mysteriesHow he uses deadlines to motivate his writingAnd the importance of narrators for audiobooksLINKS GB Ralph's website Everyone this Christmas has a Secret by Ernest Cunningham The Holly King by Mark Stay Only Murders in the Building Arcane Mini Metro game Allie X Last Christmas Altego Music's Wham/Chappel Roan mash-up The Penguin Beyond the Throne by Kristian Nairn Rosalie Cunningham, To Shoot Another Day December will be Magic Again by Kate Bush Christmas at the Airport by Nick Lowe  Edit by Kai Newton Production assistance by Emily Stay Jingle by Dom Currie Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Mike Shackle and the Squeaky Toy of Doom | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 4

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I'm joined by Mike Shackle, author of the epic LAST WAR fantasy trilogy, and he also writes thrillers under the name Michael Dylan: we talk about the perils of writing epic fantasy when publishers are imposing word limits, the pros and cons of self publishing and traditional publishing, writing cop thriller fiction, setting a mission statement for each book, and Michael creating his own artwork! And we're also joined by Buddy. Who has a squeaky toy that has an urgent message for the world... LINKS THE LAST WAR TRILOGY THE WITCHFINDER CHRONICLES MICHAEL DYLAN'S DI SIMON WISE THRILLERS MIKE SHACKLE'S ART REBECCA MILLAR EDITORIAL ANDREW CHAPMAN (REMEMBER HIS NAME) PRIMAL SCREAM: COME AHEAD FURY OF THE GODS BY JOHN GWYNNE DAY OF THE JACKAL ON SKY UK NAUTILUS on Amazon Prime UK THE PALIN DIARIES 1999-2009 BOBBY DAZZLE Edit by Kai Newton Production assistance by Emily Stay Jingle by Dom Currie Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

Zoë Richards: Rethinking Resilience for Writers | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 3

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Zoë is the author of Garden of Her Heart, and host of the podcast, Write Damn It! An experienced coach with more than 35 years working on mindset, Zoë shares a ton of practical advice for writers including how to deal with self-doubt and rejection. WE DISCUSS... How stand up comedy helped Zoë's writing How to rethink your attitude to resilience Great tips for writing a synopsis Writers' flow and getting started each day Building characters using their childhood trauma How to get people to show up at book events, and much more... LINKS Some of the following are affiliate links and may earn me commission... GARDEN OF HER HEART WRITE, DAMN IT! PODCAST ZOË'S WEBSITE SLOW HORSES ON APPLE+ HISTORY HITS WITH DAN SNOW THE EXAMINER TIMESTALKER AFTER THE STORM BY GD WRIGHT THE MOON'S A BALLOON BY DAVID NIVEN BOA: WHIPLASH MY BOOKS THE GREEN ROOM ME IN CONVERSATION WITH BEN AARONOVITCH AT OXTED LIBRARY Thanks to: Emily Stay for production assistance, Kai Newton for the edit & Dominic Currie for the jingle Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

LJ Shepherd and the Trails of Lila Dalton | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 2

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My special guest on the podcast this month is LJ Shepherd, author of the stunning debut novel The Trials of Lila Dalton. We discuss first lines and opening pages, the benefits of attending festivals, the book that inspired her to choose her agent, and we get sneak peek into the notebook where she first jotted down her ideas for the novel that would become her debut. Oh, and her cat Coral pops in to say hello... LINKS Some of the following are affiliate links and may earn me commission... THE TRIALS OF LILA DALTON HOPE I GET OLD BEFORE I DIE by DAVID HEPWORTH A GOD IN RUINS by KATE ATKINSON THE WATCHMAKER OF FILIGREE STREET by NATASHA PULLEY A TRIAL IN THREE ACTS by GUY MORPUSS SCENES FROM A TRAGEDY by CAROLE HAILEY THE CHILTERN KILLS CRIME FESTIVAL THE HANDMAID'S TALE THREE BODY PROBLEM ON NETFLIX SLOW HORSES ON APPLE+ BAD MONKEY ON APPLE+ DAVID GILMOUR'S LUCK AND STRANGE Thanks to: Emily Stay for production assistance Kai Newton for the edit Dominic Currie for the jingle Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

SC Gowland and the Law of Consequences | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 1

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Welcome to the first episode of Creative Differences with my special guest SC Gowland. We discuss curating the short story anthology The Law of Consequences, how to write a short story, and Steve reveals the little things that have made a big difference to his writing career. I also launch the GREEN ROOM: twice-monthly live Zoom sessions with me, exclusive for Green Room members on my Kofi page. Links: SC Gowland's website where you can get the first book in the Souls' Abyss trilogy for free: https://scgowland.com/ Grab a copy of the Law of Consequences here: https://books2read.com/u/mvzrW2 The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Otoboke Beaver's song Yakitori. The Following are affiliate links and I earn commission if you buy after clicking: The Blues Brothers by Daniel De Visé Feeding the Monster by Anna Bogutskaya Thank you, Jeeves by PG Wodehouse Support the show Thanks to: Dom Currie for the jingle Emily Stay-Newton and Kai Stay-Newton for the edit Visit https://markstaycreativedifferences.com/ Join The Green Room: https://ko-fi.com/markstaywriter/tiers Buy my books here: https://witchesofwoodville.com/#bookshop And there's more about me at: https://markstaywrites.com/

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