Meet the Writers
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Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.
Episodes
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Jun 22, 2025 • 30min
Meike Ziervogel on her humanitarian and literary drive
Meike Ziervogel joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her literary and humanitarian journey, and her new novel, Shams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2025 • 39min
The Winners of the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction
Georgina Godwin meets Yael Van Der Wouden and Rachel Clarke, the winners of the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction for their works ‘The Safekeep’ and ‘The Story of A Heart’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 8, 2025 • 29min
Miranda Cowley Heller on what lies beneath art and memory
Author Miranda Cowley Heller speaks to Georgina Godwin at Adelaide Festival about the personal and literary crucible of her upbringing in a bohemian family of artists and writers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 1, 2025 • 27min
Ewan Morrison on AI and its side effects
Ewan Morrison joins Georgina Godwin to discuss the inspiration behind his ninth book, For Emma. His first science-fiction novel follows a grieving father in search of answers after the death of his daughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2025 • 27min
Tiffany Watt Smith on female friendships
Tiffany Watt Smith joins Georgina Godwin to discuss her new release, ‘Bad Friend’, which explores the dynamics of female friendships with personal insights from Smith’s own life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2025 • 32min
Jeremy Vine: Broadcasting and the stories that matter
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine sits down with Georgina Godwin to share details about his upbringing in Surrey, his entry into reporting as a political correspondent and writing a cosy mystery novel, Murder on Line One.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2025 • 29min
Ahmed Alnaouq: the voices of Gaza beyond the headlines
Gazan journalist Ahmed Alnaouq joins Georgina Godwin to discuss his upbringing, losing family in a 2014 Israeli bombing and co-founding We Are Not Numbers, a network dedicated to sharing Palestinian stories beyond the headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 4, 2025 • 45min
Lynda La Plante and the art of crime writing
Lynda La Plante speaks to Georgina Godwin about the latest addition to her Detective Jack Warr series, ‘Crucified’, as well as her research methods, personal challenges and experiences with psychics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2025 • 27min
Jenny Mustard on writing literary fiction
Georgina Godwin is joined by Jenny Mustard to discuss her upbringing in Sweden, new novel ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ and the challenges of writing literary fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2025 • 37min
AC Grayling and making peace in the culture wars
A.C. Grayling, a renowned philosopher and author known for his works on ethics and human rights, dives into his latest book, which tackles discrimination as a fundamental human rights issue. He shares personal insights from his upbringing in Africa, highlighting early awareness of racial inequality. Grayling also discusses founding New College of the Humanities to blend humanities with professional skills. He defines 'woke' as a noble movement rooted in civil rights and emphasizes the importance of ongoing vigilance in the culture wars and human rights advocacy.
