Behind The List Of Suspicious Things, With Jennie Godfrey
Feb 3, 2024
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Debut novelist Jennie Godfrey discusses the inspiration behind her book, career transition from business to author, and hints at her next project. Topics include childhood influences, writing journey, book collecting, and themes of resilience in literature.
Jennie Godfrey's debut novel is set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire Ripper in 1979 Yorkshire, showcasing the fear and tension of the time period.
Godfrey's writing journey includes childhood dreams of becoming an author, a quick completion of her debut novel in five months, and plans for a darker, community-focused second novel titled 'Wakey'.
Deep dives
Debut Novel: The List of Suspicious Things
Jenny Godfrey, a debut author, discusses her novel 'The List of Suspicious Things,' set in 1979 Yorkshire amidst the presence of the Yorkshire Ripper. The story centers around the young character Miv, her family, and friend Sharon as they navigate the unsettling times with Margaret Thatcher as Prime Minister and the looming fear of the murders.
Writing Journey and Editing Process
Jenny Godfrey shares her writing journey, mentioning her childhood dream of becoming an author influenced by Enid Blyton and The Secret Garden. She highlights her return to writing in 2019, the swift completion of her debut novel in five months, subsequent editing challenges, and the significant role her agent played in the process.
Next Writing Project: 'Wakey'
Jenny Godfrey reveals details about her next project, titled 'Wakey,' set in the North and unfolding around a fictional crime from the early 2000s. While darker than her debut novel, this story delves into the impact of a missing girl's disappearance on three individuals, promising a narrative that explores community dynamics and secrets.
Jennie Godfrey’s debut novel, The List Of Suspicious Things is already tipped to be a huge runaway success, so we were delighted to sit down with Jennie ahead of its launch for this incredible interview.
Discover the surprising way the idea behind the book was formed, learn about her career move from businesswoman to author and get an exclusive on her follow up book, already in the works!
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