Tina Strachan interviews Madeleine Cleary about her debut novel, 'The Butterfly Women'. They explore Madeleine's ancestral inspiration, her meticulous research process, and the trials and triumphs of getting a book published. Madeleine shares insights on her writing journey, including the importance of finding joy in writing, the role of her supportive family, and her experience with pitching to publishers. The episode also highlights upcoming book launch events and discusses the significance of writing for oneself rather than with publication in mind.

 

00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast

00:43 Catching Up with Tina and Madeline

01:28 Tina's Exciting Book Launch Plans

04:30 Madeleine's Journey to Publication

10:55 The Butterfly Women: A Deep Dive

18:47 The Inspiration Behind The Butterfly Women

35:00 Researching Historical Fiction

38:20 Diving into Historical Research

39:24 The Writing Journey Begins

41:56 Finding the Heat in Writing

43:07 The Breakthrough Moment

47:39 The Road to Publication

47:56 A Life-Changing Accident

51:01 Pitching to Publishers

52:11 Securing a Book Deal

01:04:59 Preparing for the Book Launch

01:08:41 Final Thoughts and Top Tips

 

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