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Confessions of a Debut Novelist
Hosted by Chloe Timms · EN
Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie publisher or one of the big houses.
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The End of Confessions of a Debut Novelist!
Dec 2400:03:14Tap to summarizeAfter four years and over 200 episodes, Confessions is coming to an end! I want to thank all the debut novelists for coming on and being so honest and frank about their experiences and sharing such inspirational wisdom about their writing process. And a massive thank you to all of you lot for listening! Please keep supporting debut authors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 4.35 Autumn Woods - Nightshade
Dec 2300:39:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Autumn Woods about her romance novel Nightshade. In this episode we discuss how to tackle a hate to love dynamic, how she starts with a wish list and builds the story from there, and the incredible story behind how her novel went from being rejected by agents, to a self published number one Amazon bestseller then to a traditionally published deal.Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy Nightshade: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9781035084005Follow Autumn: @autumnwoods.authorFollow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsBuy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmschloetimms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 4.34 Thomas R. Weaver - Artificial Wisdom
Dec 500:52:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Thomas R. Weaver about his sci-fi novel Artificial Wisdom. In this episode we discuss how his career in tech helped him speculate on the future of everyday technology, his advice for keeping motivation and momentum going and how Andy Weir who wrote The Martian inspired Thomas to get his book deal. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy Artificial Wisdom: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9780857507846Follow Thomas: @tom_weaverFollow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsBuy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmschloetimms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 4.33 Kerry Downes - That Time Everything Was On Fire
Nov 2000:41:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Kerry Downes about his contemporary novel That Time Everything Was On Fire. In this episode we discuss why she wrote to feel seen and control the narrative when she was going through IVF, how to make both characters in a dual narrative equally important and to navigate restructuring a novel when you're working with a timeline constraint.Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy That Time Everything Was On Fire: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9780008665746Follow Kerry: @kerrydownesFollow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsBuy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmschloetimms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →A brief update!
Nov 600:01:03Tap to summarizeHi everyone it's Chloe! Just a quick podcast to let you know I haven't disappeared off the face of the Earth! As most of you know I'm a one woman band - all the recording, editing and publishing is done by me. Some of you also know I've taken on some extra work lately including a big and important writing project which has had very tight deadlines and has meant during the podcast at the same time is practically impossible. I'm planning to bring it back on a regular basis very soon but in the meantime thank you for your patience and continuing support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 4.32 Gurnaik Johal - Saraswati
Oct 1600:37:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Gurnaik Johal about his literary novel Saraswati. In this episode we discuss how to write a climate change novel without lecturing the reader, transitioning from short stories to a hyperglobal novel with big scope and the challenge of writing seven distinct protagonists. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy Saraswati: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9781788169486Follow Gurnaik: @gurnaikjohalFollow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsBuy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmschloetimms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 4.31 Charlotte Paradise - Overspill
Oct 200:50:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Charlotte Paradise about her contemporary novel Overspill. In this episode we discuss, navigating intimacy alongside trauma, using personality types to find conflict between characters and her advice for chronically ill and disabled writers. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy Overspill: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9780008559984Follow Charlotte: @charlotteparadiseFollow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsBuy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmschloetimms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 4.30 Jasmine Burke - Quarter-Love Crisis
Sep 1800:39:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Jasmine Burke about her romance novel Quarter-Love Crisis. In this episode we discuss, how her lifestyle blog got her discovered by an agent, prolonging the will they won't they in a romance and her tricks for fitting writing in around work.Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy Quarter-Love Crisis: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9781408749692Follow Jasmine: @jaswritesstuffhttps://jaswritesstuff.comFollow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsBuy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmschloetimms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 4.29 Hattie Williams - Bitter Sweet
Sep 1100:39:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Hattie Williams about her contemporary novel Bitter Sweet. In this episode we discuss, how she wrote her novel in 7 weeks, how she tried to write fiction like it's a memoir and why you should pick the novel idea with the best ending.Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy Bitter Sweet: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10990/9781398722804Follow Hattie: @hattiewilliamswriteshttps://www.hattiewilliams.comFollow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsBuy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmschloetimms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Episode 4.28 Aisling Rawle - The Compound
Sep 400:42:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Aisling Rawle about her literary novel The Compound. In this episode we discuss, discuss the satire in her Love Island meets Lord of the Flies novel, building characters through dialogue and how TikTok helped her learn how to query. Confessions of a Debut Novelist Bookshop*Buy The Compound: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-compound/aisling-rawle/9780008710088Follow Chloe on Twitter: @clotimmsBuy Chloe's debut novel The Seawomen: https://linktr.ee/chloetimmschloetimms.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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