I chat to Hayley Webster, author of JAR BABY and MEET THE TWITCHES. We talk about the origins of her love of reading, the ways a story engages your senses, and her approach to writing across genres, from mystery to literary fiction to memoir to children's adventures. This is a great episode to listen to if you want to know: - how do I write a book for children? - what's it like working with an illustrator? - is it okay to work on multiple projects? - do I need to stick to one genre? - how can I make my writing vivid? - how can I develop my confidence as a writer? - what's it like working with an agent? - what are different ways I can get a book deal? Here are links to a couple of Hayley's books she mentions. Please support her career and this podcast by clicking the links below and treating yourself to some of her work. JAR BABY: https://wordery.com/jar-baby-hayley-webster-9781903660102#oid=1908_1 MEET THE TWITCHES (TEACUP HOUSE #1): https://wordery.com/meet-the-twitches-hayley-scott-9781474928120#oid=1908_1 I'm a professional author. If people buy my books I can keep working and feed my family. Also my books are dead good. Please consider purchasing for yourself or as a surprise present for a loved one: THE HONOURS: https://wordery.com/the-honours-tim-clare-9781782114765#oid=1908_1 If you'd like to help me out with the hosting costs of the podcast, you can drop me a buck or two here: https://ko-fi.com/timclare Thank you very much. I appreciate your support.