A Novel Evening

Another week, another epic episode of A Novel Evening, this time with the sensational GABI BURTON whose debut YA Fantasy 'Sing Me To Sleep' has EVERYTHING you need - sirens, secrets and forbidden love! Dannie chats with Gabi all about her inspirations behind the novel, her process in building such an intricate fantasy world, and they dive beneath the ocean for a Novel Evening like no other!

You can find Gabi over on instagram here: Gabi Burton (@queryqueen339) | Instagram

and preorder a copy of this gorgeous novel here: Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton | Waterstones

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Dannie is joined on this week's episode by the incredible A.Y.Chao, whose debut novel Shanghai Immortal is EVERYTHING you could want in a fantasy - set in Jazz Age Shanghai, with the perfect flawed main character. Together she and Dannie dive into her inspirations, what comes next for Lady Jing, and head for a Novel Evening like no other.

You can preorder a copy of the gorgeous Shanghai Immortal here: Shanghai Immortal by A. Y. Chao | Waterstones

and find A.Y. Chao here on Instagram: A.Y. Chao余安利 🇺🇦 (@ay_chao) | Instagram

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This week, Dannie is joined by the delightful S.D.Monaghan, author of the outstanding Toxic People - to dive into his writing process, what it is that fascinates us about the Mother-In-Law trope and jump into his ideal novel evening!

You can head over to instagram to give Sean a follow here: Sean Monaghan (@author.s.d.monaghan) | Instagram

and grab yourself a copy of Toxic People here: Toxic People: A Gripping and Unputdownable Irish Psychological Thriller: Amazon.co.uk: Monaghan, S. D.: 9781839015168: Books

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On this week's episode of A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by the supremely talented LOUISE SWANSON to talk all about her novel End of Story; a dystopian ode to the power of stories, and her upcoming non-fiction Eighteen Seconds, and how the processes differ, before diving into the most perfect Novel Evening!

You can follow Louise over on Instagram here: Louise Beech - Louise Swanson (@louisebeechalsoswanson) | Instagram

Grab yourself a copy of End of Story here: End of Story by Louise Swanson | Waterstones

and Eighteen Seconds here: Louise Beech books and biography | Waterstones

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This week Dannie is joined by the L.R.LAM, author of the fantastic DRAGONFALL - if you love fantasy filled with sexy, shape-shifting dragons, THIS is the one for you. Together, L and Dannie delve into the inspirations behind the novel, L's writing process and dive into the ultimate fantasy Novel Evening!

You can nab yourself a copy of Dragonfall over on Argonaut Books - with a special preorder bonus if you order before May 2nd! Dragonfall – Argonaut Books

And follow L over on Instagram here: L.R. Lam / Laura Lam (@lr_lam) • Instagram photos and videos

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This week, brace yourselves for one of the craziest recordings of A Novel Evening yet as Dannie is joined by her friends, the super talented AMY JANE LEHAN and MICHAEL SARAIS, to discuss their upcoming novels Who Could Ever Love You, Astor Price? and Out of Touch! Together they dive into the writing process, both together and individually, what lead them to start Cloudy Day Publishing, and leap into one of the most wildcard Novel Evenings yet!

You can follow Amy and Michael over on Instagram:

Amy Jane (@amyjanelehan) | Instagram

Michael Sarais (@michaelsarais) | Instagram

and preorder their novels here:

Who Could Love You, Astor Price? : Lehan, Amy Jane: Amazon.co.uk: Books

Michael Sarais books and biography | Waterstones

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It's Easter Monday, we're all full of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, back to work is looming; what better way to relax on this Bank Holiday than with the delightful KATE GRIFFIN, author of FYNESHADE. She and Dannie dive into the realms of gothic tropes, the joys of writing across different time periods and explore the nostalgia of Carry On Films!

You can find Kate over on Instagram here: Kate Griffin (@kateagriffin) | Instagram

and grab yourself a gorgeous copy of Fyneshade here: Fyneshade by Kate Griffin | Waterstones

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Dannie is joined by the inimitable CLAIRE HEYWOOD, author of Daughter of Sparta, to talk all about her upcoming novel The Shadow of Perseus, together they dive into the inspirations for Claire's retelling, what it is that still draws writers to the Greek Myths and a Novel Evening filled with Claire's inspirations!

You can find Claire on Instagram here: Claire Heywood (@claireheywoodauthor) • Instagram photos and videos

And grab yourself a copy of Claire's novels here: Claire Heywood books and biography | Waterstones

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Dannie is joined by the delightful Isabelle Schuler, author of the incredible Lady Macbethad - one of Dannie's top reads of 2023 so far!

Together they delve into the true story of the infamous Lady Macbeth, their mutual love of Scotland, and the challenges of tackling a rewrite on a character who is so well known!

You can find Isabelle on Instagram here: I S A B E L L E (@isabellenschuler) • Instagram photos and videos

And grab yourself a copy of Lady Macbethad here: Lady MacBethad by Isabelle Schuler | Waterstones

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This is a BIGGIE, as Dannie welcomes one of her absolute favourite authors, the master of the unexpected twist, author of Empire of the Vampire, the Nevernight trilogy, co-author of The Aurora Cycle and The Illuminae Files, the one and only JAY KRISTOFF! He talks through his writing inspiration, the process of writing his Vampire opus, and what we can expect with Book 2!

You can find Jay over on Instagram here: Jay Kristoff (@misterkristoff) • Instagram photos and videos

And can find Jay's novels here: Jay Kristoff Books | Waterstones

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