In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m handing over the hosting job to my good friend and fellow writer, Hayley Dunning because, as you might have seen on the episode title, today’s guest is – me, talking about The Seawomen! In this episode we discuss the stages of creating a fictional island, how her disability impacts on what she writes, and the challenge of starting work on something new. 

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Francesca May about her fantasy novel Wild and Wicked Things. In this episode we discuss how The Great Gatsby inspired her novel, writing a slow burn queer love story and how her job at Waterstones informs her writing. 

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Follow Francesca on Twitter: @franwritesstuff

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Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

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Being A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Becca Day about her psychological suspense novel The Girl Beyond The Gate. In this episode we discuss how true crime documentaries give her ideas for her writing, how she uses personality tests to develop her characters and finding opportunities on Twitter.

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Alexa Dunne's Querying advice: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtxq7zLDhMGYyOHtquC5_GjLyAEy8_6B

Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

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Being A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Bonnie Garmus about her bestselling debut Lessons in Chemistry. In this episode we discuss how a frustrating meeting at work inspired her trailblazing protagonist Elizabeth Zott, breaking the so-called writing rules and her 98 rejections before her success. 

Buy Lessons in Chemistry: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/1444582/lessons-in-chemistry/9780857528124.html

Follow Bonnie on Twitter: @BonnieGarmus

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Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

Upcoming Events

Being A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/

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Margate Bookie: https://margatebookie.com/festival/life-as-a-debut-author/

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Sophie Haydock about her historical debut The Flames. In this episode we discuss flipping the canvas where the artist’s muses take centre stage, listening and observing people to create the details of side characters and the key to staying positive on days of doubt. 

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Follow Sophie on Twitter: @SophieHaydock

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Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

Upcoming Events

Being A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/

Jericho Writers Summer Festival: https://jerichowriters.com/join-us/

Margate Bookie: https://margatebookie.com/festival/life-as-a-debut-author/

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Kate Sawyer about her post-apocalyptic debut The Stranding which has just been published in paperback. In this episode we discuss writing a sensory experience to make the surreal plausible, varying your writing routine and being your own biggest champion. 

Buy The Stranding: linktr.ee/katesawyer

Follow Kate on Twitter: @KateSawyer

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Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

Upcoming Events

Being A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/

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Margate Bookie: https://margatebookie.com/festival/life-as-a-debut-author/

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Josh Winning about his fantasy novel The Shadow Glass. In this episode we discuss his obsession with learning about story structure, how he writes in a filmic way and his interesting route to getting an agent. 

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Follow Josh on Twitter: @JoshWinning

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Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

Upcoming Events

Being A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/

Jericho Writers Summer Festival: https://jerichowriters.com/join-us/

Margate Bookie: https://margatebookie.com/festival/life-as-a-debut-author/

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Lizzie Damilola Blackburn about her debut rom-com Yinka Where is Your Huzband?. In this episode we discuss how entering the pen factor competition changed her life, writing a rom-com with a Black young woman at the heart of it and leaving perfectionism behind when you start to write.

Buy Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?: https://linktr.ee/lizziedamilola

Follow Lizzie on Twitter: @DamilolaLizzie

https://lizziedamilolablackburn.com/

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Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

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Being A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to to Susannah Wise whose sci-fi debut This Fragile Earth was published in 2021. I wanted to ask Susannah on the podcast, just as her paperback comes out and before her second book is published, to discuss being a debut one year on. In this episode we talk about how her world-building developed through different drafts, the ups and downs on the way to publication, and the highlights of her debut year. 

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Pre-order Okay Then That's Great: https://www.orionbooks.co.uk/titles/susannah-wise/okay-then-thats-great/9781473232372/

Follow Susannah on Twitter: @susannahwise

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Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimms

Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

Upcoming Events

Being A Writer Festival: https://literaryconsultancy.co.uk/event/being-a-writer-festival-2022/

Jericho Writers Summer Festival: https://jerichowriters.com/join-us/

Margate Bookie: https://margatebookie.com/festival/life-as-a-debut-author/

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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Kate Martin about her young adult novel Are You Okay Elliot Hart? In this episode we discuss how Kate embodied her teenage characters to find their voice, the important messages in her story and how she fits writing into her busy teaching career.

Buy Are You Okay Elliot Hart?: https://t.co/rP6zQk4wSU

Follow Kate on Twitter: @katemartin100

https://www.katemartinauthor.com

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Pre-order Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimms

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