The Conversation with Nadine Matheson

How do you keep going when you look at your writing peers and the green-eyed monster rears its head? Bestselling author Chelsea Curto gets honest about envy and perseverance on The Conversation 🎧 Her new novel, In Stormy Weather, is out now 🌪️📚 and all links are in the bio

Abir Mukherjee talks honestly about what it means to be an author of colour in a publishing industry that still doesn't always understand its writers, how to market them, or what it actually has on its list. Our full conversation is available now

Tomorrow on The Conversation: Coffee Break, investigative journalist Cheyenne Roundtree joins me to talk about Bad Boy for Life: Inside the Diddy Trial. Nearly three years of reporting, from breaking the first Rolling Stone investigation to all six weeks of the trial. ☕

You’re always learning something new as a writer. It doesn’t matter how many books you’ve written. My full conversation with Abir Mukherjee is available now. We talk about his journey from finance to crime fiction and what he learned whilst writing his award-winning book Hunted. Links in Bio

Abir Mukherjee joins me on The Conversation tomorrow to talk about his second career as a writer after 20 years in finance, book awards and what he learnt from writing his first standalone, Hunted 🎧

Ruth and I discussed female criminals. My take? Some of the women I’ve come across are more precise and more calculating. The premeditation is always there. Ruth’s interest lies elsewhere: the women who stay, who stand by their partners through the most horrific crimes.

A new episode of The Conversation arrives today and my guest is author, director and tech entrepreneur Ajay Chowdhury. We’re talking about his new book ‘Eden Falls’ and so much more

What would make you delete 70,000 words of your book? 😳 Find out in my chat with author and filmmaker Adam Simcox as we talk about his time-travel thriller Time Jump which is out now. 🎧 Wherever you get podcasts, or on YouTube. Links in Bio

New episode of The Conversation drops tomorrow! 🎙️ i’m joined by author and filmmaker Adam Simcox, talking about his new book Time Jump writing, time travel, and believing in yourself. 📚

Season 5 of The Conversation is live 🎧 my first guest is bestselling author Lindsay Kelk and we talk about everything. Her journey from editor to author, snobbery in publishing, genre v literary, wrestling and her new book, Hit or Miss. Give it a listen.

Tomorrow: Season 5 of The Conversation launches with Sunday Times bestselling author Lindsey Kelk! 🎉 We talk about her publishing journey and writing under the pseudonym Elle Kelk.

The podcast is on a summer break 😎 but I will be reloading fan favourites throughout the summer. Steve Cavanagh was my final guest of season 4 last week and you can catch up with our conversation now. Links in Bio

🎙️ Season 4 of The Conversation wraps with my full conversation with Steve Cavanagh talking about his career and his new book ‘One Of Is Guity’. Thank you to everyone who tuned in this season 🎉 Season 5 is coming, but I’ll be reloading Season 4 fan favourites all summer😎, so stick around.

🎧 Tomorrow I’m joined by Sunday Times bestseller Steve Cavanagh for our last episode of Season 4. We’re talking about his writing career, his former life as a lawyer, and his 12th novel, One of Us Is Guilty, out tomorrow. Listen wherever you get podcasts, or watch on YouTube 📺 Link in bio.

No Adventures in Publishing-land this week due to Harrogate and holidays, but another multi=episode week for @theconversation.bsky.social, while @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social breaks down the latest actual play, and @ukpageone.bsky.social kicks off its run of industry episodes

🎧 New Coffee Break Conversation: poet Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social joins me to talk about his collection, Cherry Blossom at NightBreak which is out now. Do you need the perfect place to write? We say no. Listen wherever you get podcasts, or watch on YouTube 📺 Link in bio.

My full conversation with bestselling author @janecasey.bsky.social is available now wherever you find your podcasts! 🎧 We talk about her publishing journey, her new standalone, Everything She Didn’t Say and Jane shares her non-writing tip for writers. Links in Bio

Tomorrow: I’m in conversation with @janecasey.bsky.social talking her new book, Everything She Didn’t Say, and her writing journey. Also, we go off on a tangent almost immediately, naturally. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 📚

Same person, two jobs. He spent his career as a Detective Chief Superintendent, 100+ homicide cases. To him: a suspect. I was a criminal defence lawyer. To me: a client. We don’t agree on much. But we agree manipulation is the tell, not the alibi. New ep w/ Dr Russell Wate 🎙️ Links in Bio

It’s been a busy week on the podcast. Conversations with authors, Jo Morey, Erynne Rivers and today the brilliant Russell Wate. Links in Bio.

SEVEN episodes this week, including two from @theconversation.bsky.social, plus shows from @ukpageone.bsky.social, @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social and the first of a two-part Call of Cthulhu actual play from @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social, recorded at Cymera!

On Tuesday I hosted a very special live edition of The Conversation — and it did not disappoint. I was joined by Remi Kone, Mel Pennant and Scarlett Brade for a deep dive into crime fiction, Black women at the front of the story, dodgy Google searches, and so much more. Link in bio.

We’re going LIVE tonight at 7pm on YouTube and Facebook ! 🎙️✨ Join me for a special conversation with crime authors Mel Pennant, Remi Kone & Scarlett Brade. You do NOT want to miss this one. 🔔 Head to my YouTube channel NOW and hit the 🔔 www.youtube.com/live/ltesVgB...

Adventures in Publishing-land returns! Plus, new episodes from @theconversation.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social (plus a Page One Extra bonus episode!) Narrative Damage has a week off but will return next week!

New episode! 🎙️ My conversation with author, journalist & creative writing lecturer Deepa Anappara is out now. We’re talking AI, her publishing journey, and her new book The Last of Earth. Listen wherever you get podcasts or watch on YouTube. 🔗Links in Bio

Tomorrow I’ll be in conversation with Deepa Anappara 🎙️✨ Author of the award-winning Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line and her brand new novel The Last of Earth. Deepa joins me to talk about her writing journey, representing diverse narratives in literature, and the role of AI in publishing.

☕ We’re chatting with David Goodman about his brand new book Solitary Agents which is out TODAY! Spy thriller fans, this one’s for you. 🎉 Listen on your favourite podcast app or watch on YouTube. Like, subscribe & tell a friend! 🎧

Today I sit down with Felix Mosse former West End actor, script editor, and now debut novelist. We talk about his epic fantasy The Mistral, the leap from acting to writing, and what it really takes to make it through the publishing world, rejection, persistence, and the no.1 bus 🚌 😂.

New episode of The Conversation is live 🎙️ I’m in conversation with Will Carver. We talk Bad Influence, the real ups and downs of publishing, the dark side of the industry, and the role of AI in writing. No filter. Just an honest conversation about what it really means to be a writer. 🎧 Link in bio

A new Adventures in Publishing-land later today, plus some great guests on @theconversation.bsky.social, @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social this week!

Coffee break with Gavin Bell ☕ We’re talking main character energy & the surprising fact he found writing A Hundred and 38 Main Street, out next Thursday. Pre-order now! 🎧 Wherever you find your podcasts | ▶️ YouTube

Tomorrow. Coffee Break. Gavin Bell. ☕ We’re getting into 138 Main Street, the surprising facts he stumbled across while writing and exactly how he wants readers to feel by the end. You already know where to find us 🎙️ Wherever you get your podcasts + YouTube 📺

Here's this week's schedule (Adventures in Publishing-land is taking a week off!) Some amazing guests on @theconversation.bsky.social, @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social, @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social!

🖊️✨ From banking to bookshelves , Aisha Hassan’s debut novel Where the Fireflies Dance is out now. We’re talking persistence, passion, and writing the book that’s been calling you. 🎧 New episode tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube.

How do you define success as a writer? And does that definition change with every new book? That’s where PJ Vernon and I start and where we end up might surprise you. New episode of The Conversation out now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full chat on YouTube. 🔗 Links in Bio

Lots of fun shows this week on STET! Including great shows from @theconversation.bsky.social and @ukpageone.bsky.social , as well as bringing our writing-adjacent TTRPG show @narrativedamagerpg.bsky.social under the STET umbrella!

🎙️📱 What role does social media play in solving a crime? Today I’m joined by Stig Abell as we dive into how the digital world is reshaping investigations and crime storytelling 🔍 The full conversation is available now wherever you get your podcasts! Links in Bio 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube

🎙️✨ Dive into the world of writing with author Stig Abell in this week’s episode! We explore the challenges of being a writer, the impact of AI on literature, and how social media is reshaping crime fiction 📚💭 Plus, we chat about his brand new novel A Twist in the River - out now!

Today I’m taking a coffee break with debut author Tara Menon ☕📚 We’re talking about her new book Underwater, available now, and diving into the inspiration behind the story and her answer to one of my favourite questions, the random (and fascinating!) facts she discovered while writing her book.

New episode of ‘The Conversation- Coffee Break’ is available now and I’m talking to debut author Tara Menon about her book, Under Water. Links in Bio

🎙️ Dive into the world of storytelling with Mario Ambrosi! Mario and I talk about his debut novel Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures, the importance of understanding life histories and how our past shapes the stories we tell. 🎧Links in Bio

🎙️ New episode tomorrow! I’m in conversation with author Mario Ambrosi and we are talking about everything. We get into his publishing journey, writing for middle grade readers, and his debut novel Scarlett Buckling and the Case of the Missing Pictures

200 episodes 🎙️✨ and this one is special. I’m joined by award-winning, best-selling author Tayari Jones 📚 We dive into her powerful new novel Kin and go far beyond the pages. From overcoming rejection, to the magic of friendships, to the highs and lows of writing and storytelling we cover it all.

Tomorrow on The Conversation with Nadine Matheson 🎙️ I’m in conversation with the award-winning, bestselling author of An American Marriage Tayari Jones. We’re talking about everything: her writing journey, rejection, resilience, and her incredible new novel Kin.

Tomorrow is a BIG one. 🎉 Episode 200 of The Conversation with Nadine Matheson Podcast. Thank you to every single person who has listened, shared, messaged, and commented. Thank you to all of my incredible guests who have trusted me with their stories, their words, and their journeys.

🎙️ My full conversation with the multi-talented author Andi Osho is available now wherever you get your podcasts! We talk about so many things, including her brilliant new novel ‘Most Wanted’ 🚔, which is out now 📚✨ But we also dive into something a lot of us struggle with… imposter syndrome.

I’m in conversation with actor, comedian, and writer Andi Osho. We talk about her journey, her new book Most Wanted (out now), and the challenges and triumphs along the way.

Did it all go to plan? ✨📚 Today I’m taking a coffee break with debut author Anna Caig! We’re celebrating her debut novel The Wise Witch of Orkney and talking about the surprises that shape a story. Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧 or watch now on YouTube ▶️ Link in Bio

A day late, but here is this week's schedule, with some great episodes lined up! @theconversation.bsky.social @bingereadingbooks.bsky.social @ukpageone.bsky.social