The Ringwood Publishing Podcast

Ever thought about how cool it would be to work at an indie bookshop? As a bookseller at Typewronger Books in Edinburgh, previous Ringwood intern Namitha Iyer knows all about it, and she's here to give us a glimpse of what it's really like. What's the most surprising thing about working in a bookshop, what's the personal touch that makes Typewronger the most welcoming place to be, and what titles are Namitha's top picks? Find out in this episode of the Ringwood Publishing Podcast!

Check out Typewronger's website here, or pop in for a visit at 4a Haddington Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4AE!

And as ever, you can check out Ringwood's own catalogue on our website here.

On this week's episode of the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we've got some exciting news: our annual short story competition is open for entries! Hear from last year's winner-turned-judge Maureen Cullen about her fantastic short stories and what makes a winning story.

And it's not just the competition we have in store! If you've ever wanted to try your hand at a short story and aren't sure where to start,  we're hosting a short story seminar in Glasgow's Hillhead Library at 2pm on the 22nd of October, and Ringwood intern Rachel is here to tell us all about it.  Open to beginners and seasoned writers alike, it's a chance to learn something new, get inspired by our Ringwood author guest speakers, and connect with other writers. Plus, it's completely free: no ticket required!

Got a story you're ready to enter into the competition? Check out our full list of rules and find out how to submit here. Good luck!

This week on the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, is there a chill in the air? Perhaps a spectral presence? No, not really: the only thing giving us shivers is how excited we are for our newest title, The Bone on the Beach! Join us as we chat to Ringwood author Fiona Gillan Kerr about her debut novel, a mysterious and beautiful tale rooted in a tragic Celtic legend. Find out about Fiona's writing process, her sources of inspiration, and what else she's got in store.

Ready to step into the story of this Highland haunting? Buy your copy of The Bone on the Beach here.

Keen to get involved with The Bone on the Beach's launch celebrations? We have three upcoming events where Fiona will be speaking:

13th of October, 5-6.30pm - Thurso Library. Get your ticket here.
16th of October, 7.00-8.30pm - Typewronger Bookshop in Edinburgh.
14th of November, 5.30-7.00pm - Arlington Baths in Glasgow with Book Week Scotland. Get your ticket here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! Season 2 is here, and new hosts Matilda Eker and Jess Court are ready to deliver you more insights from the world of publishing. This week, we're delighted to welcome back host of Season 1, Rosie Watts, to share all about her experiences behind the scenes, talk about where she is now, and reveal who her dream podcast guest would be!

In this episode, we are joined by Mridula Sharma, who walks us through the life and work of late Leela Soma and discusses Ringwood-led events organised in Leela's memory at the 2023 Glasgow Mela.

Below is the full schedule:

OSCH tent
13:00-14:00: Ringwood Panel: BIPOC Writing in Scotland
16:45-17:45: Join us for the first ever Mela Open Mic Session

OSCH Workshop Tent (next to the big OSCH tent)
12:15-15:15: Ringwood workshops

Writing tent
Join us at 15:00 for a group reading of Leela Soma’s novel, Murder at the Mela.

You can purchase a copy of Murder at the Mela here.

On this week's episode of the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by the wonderful Hayley Bannon! We'll be discussing her role as audiobook production manager, the advantages of listening to books, and Ringwood's incredible partnership with Publishing Scotland that has enabled the production of our very first audiobook.

Fan of true crime? Our audiobook Ruxton will be your favourite listen of the summer. You can purchase it here.

On this week's episode of the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're delighted to be joined by current intern Emma Clarke! We'll be discussing her current roles at Ringwood, how remote working works for her, and her future plans to come to Scotland.

Keen to become a Ringwood intern, or know someone else who would be? You can find out more about our internship programme here.

This week on the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by past intern Sara Roberts, now marketing executive at Penguin Random House, to talk about her experience while at Ringwood and her publishing journey after.

Curious about joining the Ringwood family and kickstarting your own career in publishing? We'd love to have you on board! You can find out more about the internship programme here.

Mental health is incredibly important, but sometimes it can be hard to open up. That's where the support of Andy's Man Club comes in. In this week's episode, find out more about the fantastic work they do as we sit down with David from the Glasgow branch to discuss the charity's origins, its ethos, and how they support men who are struggling.

If you feel that you or a loved one could benefit from Andy's Man Club, you can access their website here to find your nearest group.

Curious about the book mentioned in the episode? Carlos Alba's novel There's a Problem with Dad delves deep into the struggles faced by autistic adults. You can find out more about it here.

This week on the Ringwood Publishing Podcast, we're joined by author of Ruxton Tom Wood to discuss his writing and his research into the Burke and Hare murders as we prepare for the launch of Carol Margaret Davison's novel Bodysnatcher!

Keen to immerse yourself in the world of Burke and Hare? Bodysnatcher releases on the 28th of May. You can order it pre-publication at a discounted price of £9.99 here.

Curious about Tom Wood's book Ruxton? Check it out here.