Today's episode is an informal yet informative glimpse into host, Lucy Branch's, world behind the bronze as Lucy shares her excitement about completing her latest novel, a 17th-century historical romance.

Lucy discusses the spontaneity of creative projects and answers listener questions about her work, podcast, and life.

There is also bonus material at the end of the episode if listeners would like to hear the first chapter of her previous book, 'Restoration Murder.'

00:00 Introduction to Sculpture Vulture

00:37 Celebrating a New Novel

03:38 Q&A Session Begins

04:24 Eric Gill Sculpture Controversy

07:01 Smart Water for Sculpture Protection

09:39 Journey into Novel Writing

15:01 Public Sculpture Behaviour

20:03 Influential Books and Time Management

Younger Next Year - Chris Crowley and Harry Lodge

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

The Big Leap - Gay Hendricks

24:21 Podcasting Journey and Future Plans

29:01 Sample Reading from 'Restoration Murder'