Eimear McBride

Eimear McBride, a celebrated novelist known for her award-winning debut, A Girl Is a Half-formed Thing, shares insights on her writing journey. She discusses the evolution of her characters Eileen and Stephen, and her unique approach to crafting intimate scenes, emphasizing specificity over clichés. McBride reflects on her experiences in acting, her disciplined writing routine, and the long road to publishing. She challenges expectations of women writers and critiques the notion that they should draw from personal experience, asserting the value of imaginative fiction.

In this discussion, Eimear McBride, a celebrated novelist, delves into Richard Ellmann's biography of James Joyce, shedding light on Joyce's complex work and its accessibility to readers. Mark Naylor, a keen writer, explores the intriguing themes of Adam Weymouth's 'Lone Wolf,' examining human-wolf interactions and conservation tensions. Their conversation weaves between literature and nature, sparking thought on legacy, societal prejudices, and the delicate dance between wildlife and humanity.