Episodes

  • Episode 29: Paul Black

    Episode 29: Paul Black
    Aug 12 2024

    Paul is the PR and Brand Director at Andersen Press and chats to me about the role of a publicist within the children's book industry. We delve into brilliant books and also Vanderpump Rules, Love Is Blind and Below Deck - we love a bit of telly! Fun and informative, Paul is an excellent guest!
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 28: Jamie Smart

    Episode 28: Jamie Smart
    Aug 1 2024

    Comic book creator extraordinaire Jamie, best-known for Bunny V's Monkey and numerous The Phoenix characters, chats about his life/work balance and his earlier career working on The Dandy and a naturist publication amongst others! Also his penchant for gardening and his choice of books for the Studiomate Steve Suggests segment!

    

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Episode 27: Rachel Morrisroe

    Episode 27: Rachel Morrisroe
    Jul 21 2024

    Author extraordinaire Rachel talks about her upcoming picture book, young fiction AND middle grade titles plus her opinions on public events and the north/south divide in publishing.
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    53 mins
  • Episode 26: Nadia Shireen

    Episode 26: Nadia Shireen
    Mar 4 2024
    Nadia chats about her early career as a magazine sub-editor, her switch to children's books, Grimwood 3 and lemon curd!
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 25: David Roberts

    Episode 25: David Roberts
    Dec 18 2023
    From his early days as a milliner right through to his Emmy award-winning tv show, David chats with warmth and humour about his career so far.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 24: Katie Clapham

    Episode 24: Katie Clapham
    Dec 4 2023
    Author and bookseller Katie is a mind full of top tips and experience when it comes to both running a successful bookshop and writing fiction and picture books. A must-listen!
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 23: Penny Neville-Lee

    Episode 23: Penny Neville-Lee
    Nov 27 2023
    Illustrator of beautiful things and mega Columbo fan Penny chats about her RCA days, her workspace, publishing industry experience so far and juggling kids, cats and creativity!
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 22: Ruby Wright

    Episode 22: Ruby Wright
    Nov 20 2023
    Ruby may only just be starting out in the picture book world but boy has she already made a big impression! We discuss screen-printing, rejection, answer LOTS of listener questions and have really good giggle in the process!
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    1 hr and 9 mins