A Novel Evening

This week, Dannie is joined by author Grace Curtis to talk all about her debut novel 'Frontier' - we can assure, this is unlike ANYTHING you've picked up before. This queer romance, gunslinging, space adventure had Dannie HOOKED and she delves into Grace's inspirations behind the novel, what comes next for her and they dive into one of the most eclectic, eye-opening Novel Evenings yet!

Check out Grace's Instagram here: Grace Curtis (@grace_curtis_posts) • Instagram photos and videos

And nab yourself a copy of Frontier here: Frontier by Grace Curtis | Waterstones

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We all need a little romance in our lives, and this week's guest, the one and only LUCY SCORE, is here to bring the goods! She joins Dannie to talk all about why she writes these love stories, why we should be ramping up the spice levels, and we dive into the cosiest Novel Evening yet!

Lucy Score books and biography | Waterstones - Nab yourself a copy of Things We Hide From The Light, and its predecessor, Things We Never Got Over here!

and you can find Lucy over Instagram here (and marvel at her incredible bookshelves!) Lucy Score (@scorelucy) • Instagram photos and videos

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Dannie is joined by Costanza Casati, author of the upcoming Clytemnestra, to dive into her retelling of this famous myth, the legend of the 'villainous woman', and her ideal Novel Evening!

You can nab yourself a copy of this beautiful novel here:

Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati | Waterstones

and find Costanza here on Instagram:

COSTANZA (@costanzacasati) • Instagram photos and videos

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On this episode of A Novel Evening, Dannie is joined by the delightful Emilia Ward, debut author of the sensational Weyward - already one of Dannie's top reads of the year. Emilia shares her inspiration behind the book and delves into her Novel Evening.

You can get yourself a copy of Weyward here:

Weyward by Emilia Hart | Waterstones

and find Emilia on Instagram here:Emilia Hart 📚 ✨ (@emiliahartbooks) • Instagram photos and videos

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A very special bonus episode, for a very special book released THIS WEEK - the stunning DAZZLING, by the delightful Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ. She joins Dannie to deep dive into not one, but THREE locations, and to talk about her inspirations behind the novel, ferocious women and those tricksy Devonian small folk!

You can nab yourself a copy of this gorgeous novel here: Dazzling by Chikodili Emelumadu | Waterstones

and find Chịkọdịlị here: Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ (@chikodiliemelumadu) • Instagram photos and videos

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It's Valentine's week, and A Novel Evening is bringing you a beauty of an episode with the delightful Roshani Chokshi,to talk about her first adult novel, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride - this was a five star read for Dannie, a true slice of gothic, fairytale gorgeousness! Together, they dive into Roshani's inspirations, what she is working on next (prepare for a surprise!) and of course, her Novel Evening!

You can find Roshani over on Instagram here: Roshani Chokshi (@roshanichokshi) • Instagram photos and videos

and grab yourself a copy of this beautiful book here: The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi | Waterstones

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This week, Dannie is joined by Rebecca Hardy, author of The House of Lost Wives; tune in as they dive into Rebecca's inspiration for her slice of spooky gothic goodness and as they dive into her perfect fictional fantasy night!

Grab yourself a copy of The House of Lost Wives here:

The House of Lost Wives by Rebecca Hardy | Waterstones

and you can find Rebecca over on Instagram here:

Becky • Rebecca Hardy (@rebecca_readsbooks) • Instagram photos and videos

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This week is a BIGGIE, as Dannie is joined by one of her favourite must-buy authors, The Queen of Historical Gothic, the woman responsible for giving Dannie a deep rooted fear of wooden painted figures - the one, and only, LAURA PURCELL! Together, they'll delve into her upcoming novel The Whispering Muse, the inspiration behind some of her work, and dive into her Novel Evening.

You can nab yourself a copy of The Whispering Muse here: The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell | Waterstones

And find Laura over on Instagram: Laura Purcell (@spookypurcell) • Instagram photos and videos

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This week, Dannie is joined by the author of the sensation that is Legends & Lattes - the perfect read for anyone looking for a cosy fantasy - Mr Travis Baldree! Together they'll delve into his inspiration behind the novel, how close he came to getting Dannie to try coffee, and of course his Novel Evening!

You can get yourself a copy of Legends & Lattes here: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree | Waterstones

and find Travis here on Instagram: Travis Baldree (@travis_baldree) • Instagram photos and videos

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This week, Dannie is joined by Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man and together they dive into Sam's novel evening and Dannie loses her mind at the prospect at becoming a murder victim...

You can find Sam over on Instagram here: Sam Holland (@samhollandbooks) • Instagram photos and videos

and nab yourself a copy of The Echo Man here: The Echo Man by Sam Holland | Waterstones

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