Paper Places

Kerry's friend and colleague, Chloé Finn, joins her to chat about what they read in 2025 and what they're planning to read in 2026. Chloé discusses authors who create rich interior worlds and Kerry bench presses a gigantic Collins Dictionary. Guest Starring: Chloé Finn Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Follow Chloé on Instagram A Secret History by Donna Tart A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas Fahrenheit 182 by Mark Hoppus This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes In Praise of Walking by Shane O'Mara Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Heartburn by Nora Ephron Intermezzo by Sally Rooney Tart by Slutty Cheff English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged | Collins Dictionaries Normal People by Sally Rooney East of Eden by John Steinbeck The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy A Real Piece of Work by Freya Bromley Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë The Rest is Entertainment Podcast | Goalhanger "Wuthering Heights" Trailer (2026) The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan Nesting by Roisin O'Donnell A Long Game by Elizabeth McCracken Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams You Don't Need a Smartphone by August Lamm HMD Barbie™ Phone There's Someone in Reception: Adventures in Local Journalism How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend: A Neuroscientist's Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life by Dr. Rachel Barr Mind Games by Annie Vernon It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

Marcia Hutchinson joins Kerry to talk about her work running Primary Colours, for which she was awarded an MBE for services to cultural diversity, along with finding the writing flows that work for her, and her debut novel, 'The Mercy Step'. Guest Starring: Marcia Hutchinson Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Subscribe to KL Provenzano on Substack Submit Feedback The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Advent by Gunnar Gunnarsson Marcia Hutchinson | WikipediaMarcia's impressive career! Buy Marcia's book | 'The Mercy Step' by Marcia Hutchinson Marcia's Linktree

Midge Gillies, author of 'Atlantic Furies: The Women Who Risked Everything to be the First to Fly', joins Kerry to discuss her impressive career as a non-fiction author, including celebrating your subjects and bringing their stories alive. Guest Starring: Midge Gillies Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Subscribe to KL Provenzano on Substack Submit Feedback 'Rebecca' by Daphne Du Maurier  'The Island of Missing Trees' by Elif Shafak Visit Midge's Website Follow Midge on Instagram Buy 'Atlantic Furies The Women Who Risked Everything to be the First to Fly' by Midge GilliesAtlantic Furies celebrates the bravery, panache, and drive of these trail-blazing aviators, who showed the world that it wasn’t just men who could conquer the skies. All Midge's Books

Kerry is joined by Silvia Saunders, who won the Comedy Women in Print prize for her debut novel, Homesick. They discuss writing days, finding your voice and the importance of perseverance. Guest Starring: Silvia Saunders Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Novel November | A 30-Day Writing ChallengeThis is run by ProWritingAid, who have been a sponsor in the past, but are not sponsoring this episode. The Vegetarian by Han Kang 'Homesick' by Silvia SaundersBuy Silvia's book! 'Even if You Beat Me' | An Essay by Sally Rooney Follow Silvia on Instagram

In this episode, Kerry sits down with Keith Houston to talk about the practicalities of writing alongside another job, finding your process and how deadlines are catalysts for getting your project completed. Guest Starring: Keith Houston Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback 🎗 Relay for St. JudeEach September, Relay rallies support for the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. By joining us, you can make more cures possible. Read the Shady Characters blog Buy 'Face with Tears of Joy: A Natural History of Emoji' by Keith Houston

Kerry is joined by Jo Morey to discuss rediscovering writing after a corporate career, her experience in the Faber Academy and how competitions helped her get published. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Scrivener, from Literature & Latte: The #1 app for writers of all kinds. Use PAPERPLACES for 20% off. Guest Starring: Jo Morey Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Subscribe to KL Provenzano on Substack Submit Feedback Faber Academy | Creative Writing Courses The Cheshire Novel Prize 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison Follow Jo Morey on Instagram Jo Morey's website Buy 'The Night Lagoon' (UK) by Jo Morey Buy 'Lime Juice Money' (USA) by Jo Morey

Kerry is joined by Celia Silvani, author of 'Baby Teeth'. They discuss toasties, the unusual way Celia wrote her novel and how dangerous online forums informed the characters in her book. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: Scrivener, from Literature & Latte: The #1 app for writers of all kinds. Use PAPERPLACES for 20% off. Guest Starring: Celia Silvani Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Send Kerry a message Curtis Brown Creative Writing Courses Sausage, Bean and Cheese bake from GreggsIf you go to Greggs, Kerry's recommendation is not this but a sausage roll and a pink iced doughnut. 'I Capture the Castle' by Dodie Smith The National Literacy Trust Buy 'Baby Teeth' by Celia Silvani Medics warn of dangers of freebirths | BBC Hannah Schofield | Literary Agent at LBA reMarkable Follow Celia on Instagram

David Sparks, a podcaster, blogger, and author known for his expertise in Apple products, shares his insights on navigating the writing process. He emphasizes the importance of blending analog and digital systems in productivity. Sparks discusses his journey from traditional to self-publishing, the significance of fostering reading habits, and the influence of writing techniques. He highlights mentorship's role and the need for a hybrid approach to enhance creativity, making a case for returning to deeper engagement with literature.

Kate Kemp joins Kerry to talk about the process of writing 'The Grapevine', moving from a career in psychotherapy to fiction writing and keeping a balanced view when you're on the publishing rollercoaster. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now. Yawn Email: Tame your inbox with intelligent daily summaries. Start your 14-day free trial today. Guest Starring: Kate Kemp Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Read my first newspaper column Buy Kate’s book ‘The Grapevine’ The Stylist Prize for Feminist Fiction Follow Kate on Instagram Follow Kate on X Follow Kate on Bluesky Curtis Brown Creative Writing Courses reMarkable | The future of paper is here Freewrite | Distration-Free Writing Tools

In this episode, Kerry is joined by Laurie Bolger, the acclaimed English poet, stand-up and presenter. They discuss 'setting up shop', organisations to support working poets and the making of Laurie's new collection. This episode of Paper Places is sponsored by: St Louis Pen Show: Join us June 26-29. Tickets on sale now! Kenro Industries: Esterbrook introduces the new Estie Coffee Monsterz Co pen. Click to buy now. Guest Starring: Laurie Bolger Links and Show Notes: Support Paper Places with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Atomic Habits by James Clear Laurie's Workshops Watergate Bay Hotel The Arts Council Apples and Snakes Spread the Word Roundhouse Barbican Young Poets Southbank Centre: New Poets Collective The Poetry Society 'Lady' by Laurie BolgerLaurie's new collection! 'Spin' by Laurie Bolger 'Makeover' by Laurie Bolger 'Box Rooms' by Laurie Bolger Follow Laurie on Instagram Follow Laurie on X Laurie's website Jen NesbittLaurie's website lady