Originally from the UK, Jayne now calls Madrid home. She is a regular columnist for The Madrid Review, a writer, editor, and the brains behind one of the best writing groups in the Spanish capital.

Quite simply, she has a lot of strings to her bow, and she joined us for a fascinating chat.

Buy her excellent debut book, and check out her website.

Photo Credit: Jayne Marshall/Modern Odyssey Books

Music Credit: Harmony by Alan Pilijak (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC)

John Dapolito has spent twenty-five years in Madrid and more than thirty living in Spain. He is an English language teaching professional, photographer and a regular of the open-mic scene in the city. A collection of five-minute tales, A Hundred-Year-Old Bitch, is currently in the works. His color photos are featured in the book A Guide to Madrid’s Literary District / Guía Literaria Del Barrio De Las Letras De Madrid (Secret Kingdoms).

By the book here.

Photo Credit: John Dapolito

Music Credit: Harmony by Alan Pilijak (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC)

A Thousand Lives is about love (and heartbreak), art (and how it makes and breaks us) and the strength and endurance that come from life’s most challenging times. After riding each storm and coming out the other side – scars and all – we learn that life is so much more than existence: it is a relentless teacher and a sacred companion.

We owe so much to our mistakes.

Parisa Salahshourian was born in Isfahan (Iran) and lives in Madrid (Spain). She is a passionate Literature teacher, as well as a dedicated theatre actress/director and a creative writer. A Thousand Lives is her first poetry collection.

Buy the book here.

Music Credit: Let Night Ab by Moby.

Roy Lotz, author of Don Bigote, was interviewed on Radio Exterior, a show on national Spanish radio that broadcasts in many languages, including English. He was able to discuss conspiracy theories, the USA and the inspiration for his story!

Launched in 1942, REE serves as a bridge between Spain and Spanish-speaking communities around the globe, including Latin America, North Africa, and expatriate Spaniards. It features news, cultural programs, music, sports, and discussions on current events, providing a global audience with a Spanish point of view.

Watch the video here.

Wells Jones is a modern-day adventurer, writer, kayaker and, well, the list is endless. He is a passionate and inspiring man, and we thoroughly enjoyed hearing his thoughts on what it means to travel, as well as his admiration for T.E. Lawrence and all the cultures he has encountered along the way.

He also spoke about his book A Line in the Sand, which he co-wrote with Miles Spencer, and his experiences of plays, performing and collaborating with non-profits. 

Buy his incredible book here.

For more culture, check out our blog.

Photo Credit: Wells Jones

Music Credit: Bortexx - Hope (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC)

**This episode is in Spanish**

En este episodio tenemos la suerte de charlar un rato con Rafael Carpintero, profesor universitario de traducción y artífice de la traducción al español de la mayoría de libros de Orhan Pamuk hasta la fecha.

Nos cuenta las palabras que más detesta, las dificultades y las bonanzas del idioma turco, y los proyectos que aún tiene por completar.

Leed el blog de Rafael, lleno de anécdotas y curiosidades sobre las vicisitudes de traducción.

La página del proyecto de traductores puede visitarse aquí.

Photo credit: Rafael Carpintero

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions - Lunette Interlude (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC).

Roy Lotz hails from New York, and in this video, he shows us his favourite spots around his adopted home.

Get his book here.

Photo credit: Ybernia Editorial.

Music credit: Carpe Diem, by Dee Yan Key (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC).

La autora Keka Dilano habla con María sobre su libro Igoli.

Ambos tienen sus propios secretos. En la primera parte de esta saga de Draconangelus, los tres tendrán que unirse contra las fuerzas oscuras que amenazan al mundo y a la única familia que le queda a Angie.

 

Compra la versión en español aquí.

Y la versión en inglés aquí. 

Laura has written an amazing book about the environment for children. Called The Invisible Gift/El Regalo Invisible, this bilingual book - which is illustrated and there is an audio version as well - teaches kids that we all can play a role in protecting the planet.

We chat about bilingualism, writing and the art of telling a story.

Find her book here.

Photo credit: Laura Silva Kirkpatrick.

Music credit: Life in Letters, by Ketsa (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC).

Wayne Kehoe joins us on the pod today to discuss his globe-trotting adventures, terrible Irish summers, working in London's Natural History Museum and about the art of design.

Enjoy!

Photo credit: Wayne Kehoe.

Music credit: Arcade, by Artur Aravidi (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC) and Got To Get Funky, by Juqboxmusic (Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC).