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On today's episode, we chat with the brilliant Rebecca Hannigan, hearing about her journey to becoming a published author, why she loves crime fiction, and what she wanted to explore with her debut, Darkrooms.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:14 AM
On today's episode, we chat with the brilliant Rebecca Hannigan, hearing about her journey to becoming a published author, why she loves crime fiction, and what she wanted to explore with her debut, Darkrooms.
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Patreon backers can now watch a timed exclusive episode of Drafting Notes - this week, inspired by a discussion with this week's guest on the main show, we are talking twists and red herrings - what makes them work (or fail)?
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February 11, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Patreon backers can now watch a timed exclusive episode of Drafting Notes - this week, inspired by a discussion with this week's guest on the main show, we are talking twists and red herrings - what makes them work (or fail)?
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Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with crime author Rebecca Hannigan, who tells us about her debut, Darkrooms, and what a twist needs to do to be satisfying.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with crime author Rebecca Hannigan, who tells us about her debut, Darkrooms, and what a twist needs to do to be satisfying.
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Another busy week of episodes, including a new spin-off show, Speed Binges, from @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social, and some brilliant guests on @theconversation.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Another busy week of episodes, including a new spin-off show, Speed Binges, from @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social, and some brilliant guests on @theconversation.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social
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Had a right daft laff chatting to these lads about how I wrote the Truth of Carcosa and weird fiction generally
On today's episode, we speak with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social about the draw of weird fiction, The King in Yellow, and his debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa. Plus, he explains what first drew him into writing...
Watch now: youtu.be/r0j4WcAEDKA
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February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Had a right daft laff chatting to these lads about how I wrote the Truth of Carcosa and weird fiction generally
On today's episode, we speak with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social about the draw of weird fiction, The King in Yellow, and his debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa. Plus, he explains what first drew him into writing...
Watch now: youtu.be/r0j4WcAEDKA
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Watch now: youtu.be/r0j4WcAEDKA
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February 6, 2026 at 12:23 PM
On today's episode, we speak with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social about the draw of weird fiction, The King in Yellow, and his debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa. Plus, he explains what first drew him into writing...
Watch now: youtu.be/r0j4WcAEDKA
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Second Drafting Notes of the day (exclusive to Patreon backers) where we discuss the dreaded imposter syndrome, and also those feelings of envy when you see other writers succeeding - and what you can do about them!
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February 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Second Drafting Notes of the day (exclusive to Patreon backers) where we discuss the dreaded imposter syndrome, and also those feelings of envy when you see other writers succeeding - and what you can do about them!
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On today's Drafting Notes, we discuss whether the often high costs of a professional critique or editing service is worth it for first-time authors. What are the pros and cons? Are there other (cheaper) options?
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February 4, 2026 at 1:45 PM
On today's Drafting Notes, we discuss whether the often high costs of a professional critique or editing service is worth it for first-time authors. What are the pros and cons? Are there other (cheaper) options?
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Thanks to the Herald for this article! And for that wonderful headline, although I fear they are boots too big for the like of me to fill…
If the McIlvanney Prize is a good measure of literary potential then Scottish crime fiction may have a new rising star – Tariq Ashkanani.
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Tartan Noir's new young star: could he be the next William McIlvanney?
If the McIlvanney Prize is a good measure of literary potential then Scottish crime fiction may have a new rising star – Tariq Ashkanani.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Thanks to the Herald for this article! And for that wonderful headline, although I fear they are boots too big for the like of me to fill…
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Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social, who tells us just exactly how his unsettling debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa, came to be...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social, who tells us just exactly how his unsettling debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa, came to be...
Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social, who tells us just exactly how his unsettling debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa, came to be...
Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
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February 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Patreon backers now have early access to this week's episode with @jacobrollinson.bsky.social, who tells us just exactly how his unsettling debut novel, The Truth of Carcosa, came to be...
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This week, we've got a new episode of Adventures in Publishing-Land, plus great episodes from @theconversation.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
This week, we've got a new episode of Adventures in Publishing-Land, plus great episodes from @theconversation.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social
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Page One podcast had a fantastic chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social about making the move from screenwriting to novel writing and everything that happened along the way. Enjoy!
Today's episode is a fun chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us about working in TV, and also explains what his debut novel, Pagans (just out in paperback!), is all about!
Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
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Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
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February 2, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Page One podcast had a fantastic chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social about making the move from screenwriting to novel writing and everything that happened along the way. Enjoy!
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Look at me with my hand on my forehead in a vain attempt to QUELL THE THOUGHTS. I enjoyed doing this, it was fun.
Today's episode is a fun chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us about working in TV, and also explains what his debut novel, Pagans (just out in paperback!), is all about!
Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
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Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
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January 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Look at me with my hand on my forehead in a vain attempt to QUELL THE THOUGHTS. I enjoyed doing this, it was fun.
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Excellent episode, and an also excellent book that I'm reading right now.
Today's episode is a fun chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us about working in TV, and also explains what his debut novel, Pagans (just out in paperback!), is all about!
Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
January 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Excellent episode, and an also excellent book that I'm reading right now.
Today's episode is a fun chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us about working in TV, and also explains what his debut novel, Pagans (just out in paperback!), is all about!
Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Today's episode is a fun chat with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us about working in TV, and also explains what his debut novel, Pagans (just out in paperback!), is all about!
Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/0gIOrbn2orQ
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Loved this v. fun chat with two absolute reprobates...
Today's Page One Extra: @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social returns to talk writing in the James Bond world & his latest Malabar House book. Plus, we discuss some of his favourite books & wonder about character names... (apologies to Pauls everywhere)
Watch: youtu.be/i1f2KiBCSIs
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January 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Loved this v. fun chat with two absolute reprobates...
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Enjoyed this episode with Scotland's @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, talking novellas, short stories, closed room horror, her recent and upcoming releases, and her path of discovery writing.
(My own approach is similar - if I plot something out extensively, i get too bored to go back in and write it.)
(My own approach is similar - if I plot something out extensively, i get too bored to go back in and write it.)
This week on the pod we talk with the brilliant @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, who was just yesterday nominated for a BSFA Award! She tells us about writing 100 published stories, and explains what her next book (out soon!) is about...
Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
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Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
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January 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Enjoyed this episode with Scotland's @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, talking novellas, short stories, closed room horror, her recent and upcoming releases, and her path of discovery writing.
(My own approach is similar - if I plot something out extensively, i get too bored to go back in and write it.)
(My own approach is similar - if I plot something out extensively, i get too bored to go back in and write it.)
Today's Page One Extra: @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social returns to talk writing in the James Bond world & his latest Malabar House book. Plus, we discuss some of his favourite books & wonder about character names... (apologies to Pauls everywhere)
Watch: youtu.be/i1f2KiBCSIs
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch: youtu.be/i1f2KiBCSIs
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
January 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Today's Page One Extra: @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social returns to talk writing in the James Bond world & his latest Malabar House book. Plus, we discuss some of his favourite books & wonder about character names... (apologies to Pauls everywhere)
Watch: youtu.be/i1f2KiBCSIs
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch: youtu.be/i1f2KiBCSIs
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
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Friends fear he's telling his 'Green Wing Series Two Premiere' story again. Enjoyed my chat with the Page One guys, the full episode should be up in due course.
Patreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us all about the differences between screenwriting and novel writing, including this funny anecdote from his time writing Green Wing...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Friends fear he's telling his 'Green Wing Series Two Premiere' story again. Enjoyed my chat with the Page One guys, the full episode should be up in due course.
Patreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us all about the differences between screenwriting and novel writing, including this funny anecdote from his time writing Green Wing...
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January 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Patreon backers now have early access to this week's interview with @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, who tells us all about the differences between screenwriting and novel writing, including this funny anecdote from his time writing Green Wing...
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Our first 5 show week, with great episodes from all our network shows: @theconversation.bsky.social, @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social!
January 26, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Our first 5 show week, with great episodes from all our network shows: @theconversation.bsky.social, @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social!
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It was an absolute delight to join Page One for this episode! Watch on YouTube or listen via your favourite podcast app! Here's a wee sneak peek chat about my upcoming novella with @lunapress.bsky.social! ✨️👇✍️
This week on the pod we talk with the brilliant @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, who was just yesterday nominated for a BSFA Award! She tells us about writing 100 published stories, and explains what her next book (out soon!) is about...
Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
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Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
January 23, 2026 at 9:41 AM
It was an absolute delight to join Page One for this episode! Watch on YouTube or listen via your favourite podcast app! Here's a wee sneak peek chat about my upcoming novella with @lunapress.bsky.social! ✨️👇✍️
This week on the pod we talk with the brilliant @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, who was just yesterday nominated for a BSFA Award! She tells us about writing 100 published stories, and explains what her next book (out soon!) is about...
Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
January 23, 2026 at 9:09 AM
This week on the pod we talk with the brilliant @lyndseycroal.bsky.social, who was just yesterday nominated for a BSFA Award! She tells us about writing 100 published stories, and explains what her next book (out soon!) is about...
Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/oQkEzFDtyKE
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone